Apollo 50, 60, 65, 55 User Manual

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Welcome ...

Welcome to a new era of aviation navigation. Once again, II Morrow Inc. has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The Apollo GX-series of products are unequaled in providing the features, level of performance, and reliability that aviation users require. The Apollo GX-series sets a precedent that will be the standard to which all other avionics will be compared.

The Apollo GX50 is a full-featured GPS receiver that is IFR-certified for non-precision approach. The GX55 GPS receiver is IFR-certified for en route operation and designed to slide into your existing Apollo Loran or Flybuddy GPS receiver mounting tube. The GX60 combines the features of the GX50 with a revolutionary comm radio. The GX65 has the comm features of the GX60, but is not IFR approach certified and does not have the approach features.

You can be confident in knowing that you are the owner of the state-of-the-art in aviation navigation and communication. Our products are built to last and to satisfy your navigation needs.

Read the Introduction and Getting Started sections of the User’s Guide before you use your Apollo GX; these sections will give you the “rules of the road.” You can then refer to the other sections as a reference for the power you have at your fingertips with the most comprehensive navigation equipment available.

You will note that your User’s Guide may be missing some sections. This guide serves the entire family of Apollo GX products, but will only include the sections that reflect the features available in the product that you purchased. If you have an interest in the features and operation of the other models, see the section on Ordering Information.

History of Revisions

Revision Date Software Ver. Manual P/N

January 1998 2.1 560-0961-00 June 1998 2.2 560-0961-01 January 1999 2.2 560-0961-01a March 1999 3.0 560-0961-02 July 2001 3.3 560-0961-03

Ordering Information

To receive additional copies of the Apollo GX50/55/60/65 manuals order the following part numbers:

User’s Guide 560-0961-xx Approach User’s Guide Insert 560-0928-xx GX60/65 Comm User’s Guide Insert 560-0963-xx User’s Guide Binder (1") 560-9000 User’s Guide Binder (3/4”) 560-9002 User’s Guide Binder (1-1/2”) 560-9005 GX50/60/65 Installation Manual 560-0959-xx GX50/60/65 SW Ver 3.3 Installation Manual Upgrade Supplement 561-0275-xx A-33 Antenna Installation Guide 560-0949-xx GX55 Installation Manual 560-0960-xx GX50 Quick Reference 561-0238-xx GX55 Quick Reference 561-0237-xx GX60/65 Quick Reference 561-0236-xx GX65 User’s Guide Insert 561-0256-xx

Important Notice

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States Department of Defense which is solely responsible for the accuracy, daily operation, and maintenance of the satellite constellation. System accuracy is affected by the Department of Defense’s Selective Availability (SA) and the Dilution of Precision (DOP) attributed to poor satellite geometry.

Due to implementation of Selective Availability by the United States Department of Defense (DoD), all GPS receivers may suffer degradation of position accuracy. The DoD has stated that 95% of the time horizontal accuracy will not be degraded more than 100 m and 99.9% of the time accuracy will not be degraded more than 300 m.

Installations of TSO C-129a authorized Apollo GX50/60’s and TSO-C-129 authorized GX55’s may be approved for supplemental navigation only. The Apollo GX50, GX55, or GX60 may be used as the primary navigation data display, however, other means of navigation appropriate to the intended route of flight must be installed and operational. It is not required that these other systems be monitored.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference during residential use. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by II Morrow Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Notice

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règiement sur le matériel brouiileur du Canada.

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Conventions

unciato

The SMALL knob is the smaller, inner knob of the two concentric rotary knobs used to look at or change information on the display. When only the is shown next to an example, turn the SMALL knob.

The LARGE knob is the larger, outer knob of the two concentric rotary knobs used to look at or change information on the display. The shows both of the concentric knobs. Turn the LARGE, outer knob when this graphic is shown next to an example.

ENTER Text in all caps and bold indicates the key to press.

A graphic key on the side of the page refers to the key you should press for the given example. There are two types of keys: hard keys and smart keys.

LARGE knob graphic

SMALL knob

NAV

A “hard” key is a permanent key on the right side of the front panel. The

NAV key example shown here is a

“hard” key.

MSG

The “smart” keys are five small keys below the display. The key label is shown above the key on the display and may change depending on the function you are using. Press the key below the label to access the function.

Text in a display example with an underline indicates the text will flash. In the example below, the field labeled “01:23” is underlined to indicate that it is flashing and ready for editing. The flashing characters on the display are changed by turning the

SMALL

knob. The GX55 is shown below as an example for

Flashing

ield

the control locations.

GPS

ete SLE

1.006

01:23

“

NAV

Brg 126 123nm

MSG

Smart Key

Ann

Smart Keys

SYSFPLDB

PowerHardKeys

POLLOAGX55

NRST INFO SEL

ENTERMAP

Small, Inner Knob

Large, Outer

Knob

OFF-ON

Table of Contents

Introduction ..............................................1-1

Apollo GX Features .................................1-1

Display ..............................................1-2

External Annunciators ...............................1-3

Controls..............................................1-3

Keys .................................................1-4

Hard Keys ............................................1-4

“Smart” Keys .........................................1-5

Map Function Smart Keys ..............................1-6

Communications Radio Mode Smart Keys (GX60/65) .........1-8

Apollo GX Features .......................................1-9

Getting Started ...........................................2-1

Power On ............................................2-1

Select a Waypoint......................................2-1

Finding a waypoint by name ..........................2-1

Sorting waypoints by selected characters.................2-2

Looking at all waypoints in a database ..................2-3

Duplicate Identifier, City, or Facility Names .............2-4

Waypoint Information..................................2-4

Storing a Waypoint ....................................2-5

Finding a Nearest Waypoint.............................2-6

Flying Direct-To a Waypoint ............................2-7

Create a Flight Plan ....................................2-8

Activating a Flight Plan.................................2-9

Using the Moving Map ................................2-10

Navigation Basics .........................................3-1

About the Navigation Function ..........................3-1

About the Navigation Function Displays ..................3-1

Nav Home Page .......................................3-1

Autonav ..............................................3-2

Relative Bearing Indicator ...............................3-3

Nav Pages ............................................3-3

Estimated Time En Route (Ete) .......................3-4

Bearing (Brg) .......................................3-4

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Range (Rge) ........................................3-4

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance Off Track. 3-5

TO/FROM Indicator ................................3-6

Desired Track (Dtk) .................................3-6

Leg (FROM-TO) Distance ...........................3-6

Track (Trk) Angle ...................................3-7

Track Angle Error (Tae)..............................3-7

Ground Speed (GS) .................................3-7

Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) ........................3-8

Minimum En Route Safe Altitude (MESA) ..............3-8

Flight Time ........................................3-9

Time UTC .........................................3-9

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) ......................3-9

Nearest Waypoint & Airspace Search......................3-9

Controlled Special Use Airspace.........................3-13

Altitude Assist (VNAV) ...............................3-14

Parallel Track Offset ..................................3-19

GPS Position ........................................3-21

Countdown Timer ....................................3-22

Arc Assist ............................................3-23

Waypoint Distance Page ...............................3-25

Waypoint ETE Page ..................................3-25

From-To-Next Waypoint ETA Page.....................3-25

From/To/Next Waypoint ..............................3-26

Creating FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoints ...............3-26

Placing the TO Waypoint on Hold ....................3-30

Using Direct-To......................................3-31

Direct-To Examples...................................3-32

Center the CDI ....................................3-32

Enter a New Waypoint into a Flight Plan ..............3-33

Direct-To OBS.......................................3-35

Turn Anticipation ....................................3-36

Standard Turn Operation............................3-36

Wind and Turn Anticipation .........................3-37

GPSS ...............................................3-37

Standard GPSS Operation ...........................3-37

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Approach GPSS Operation ..........................3-38

GPSS Rules .......................................3-38

Tuned Station........................................3-39

Tuning to a VOR...................................3-39

Tuning to a Localizer ...............................3-40

Moving Map Functions ....................................4-1

Full Screen Map.......................................4-1

Controls..............................................4-2

Waypoint Type Keys.................................4-2

Waypoint List Keys ..................................4-2

Waypoint Scan Key..................................4-3

Map Scale..........................................4-3

Map and Nav Info .....................................4-3

Map Setup............................................4-4

Route Line .........................................4-4

Map Orient.........................................4-5

Map Reference ......................................4-6

Identifier and Waypoint Type Selection .................4-6

Track History.......................................4-8

Airspace Setup .....................................4-10

Airspace Buffers ....................................4-11

ATC Ring Selection ................................4-12

Airspace Selections .................................4-12

Search and Rescue ....................................4-14

Search and Rescue Map Description ...................4-14

Grid Line Display ..................................4-15

US Grid Type .....................................4-15

Basic Grid Type....................................4-16

Search and Rescue Map Setup Page ...................4-16

Set the SAR Position (Basic Grid Type) ................4-18

Selecting A Pattern .................................4-20

Parallel Line Search Pattern..........................4-21

Creeping Line Search Pattern ........................4-23

Expanding Square Search Pattern.....................4-26

Mark A Position....................................4-28

Create A User Waypoint By US Grid ..................4-29

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Fly Direct To A US Grid ............................4-30

Create a User Waypoint By Basic Grid .................4-30

Fly Direct To A Basic Grid...........................4-32

Setting Up A Search Pattern..........................4-32

Waypoint Database........................................5-1

Waypoint Information..................................5-1

Available Waypoint Information .........................5-1

Getting Information About A Waypoint ...................5-3

Airport Info Pages .....................................5-5

Create User Waypoint by Lat/Lon ........................5-9

Create User Waypoint by Radial/Distance ................5-10

Update User Wpt with Present Pos ......................5-12

Delete User Waypoint .................................5-12

Modify User Waypoint ................................5-13

Creating Waypoint Comments..........................5-14

Deleting Waypoint Comments..........................5-15

Update User Waypoint ................................5-16

Datacard ............................................5-16

RNAV Waypoints.....................................5-16

Flight Plan Functions .....................................6-1

Flight Plan Pages ......................................6-1

Creating a Flight Plan ..................................6-2

Flight Plan Sequencing .................................6-5

Flight Plan Leg Information.............................6-6

Manual Leg Activation .................................6-9

Flight Plan Editing ...................................6-10

Flight Plan Options ...................................6-14

Activate ...........................................6-14

Rev Activate .......................................6-15

Reactivate .........................................6-15

Rename...........................................6-15

Copy Plan.........................................6-16

Estimated Ground Speed ...........................6-16

Clear Waypoints ...................................6-17

Reverse Flight Plan .................................6-17

Estimated Fuel Flow................................6-17

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Delete Plan........................................6-18

Hold .............................................6-18

Holding Patterns (GX50/60) .........................6-19

Continue..........................................6-21

Load Approach (GX50/60 Only)......................6-22

Change Approach (GX50/60 Only) ...................6-22

Unload Approach (GX50/60 Only)....................6-22

Enable Approach (GX50/60 Only) ....................6-23

Disable Approach (GX50/60 Only)....................6-23

Destination Waypoint Information ......................6-23

Flight Plan Comments ................................6-23

Saving an Active Flight Plan............................6-24

System Functions .........................................7-1

Navigation Information.................................7-1

Autonav Time ......................................7-1

Navigation Mode Programmable and Autonav Pages......7-2

Customizing Navigation Pages ........................7-2

Selecting Autonav Pages ..............................7-4

Restoring Default Nav Pages ..........................7-4

Lat/Lon Units ......................................7-4

Setting Units of Measurement .........................7-6

Magnetic Variation ..................................7-7

Flight Timer Trigger.................................7-8

Direct-To Entry Options .............................7-8

CDI Scaling .......................................7-10

System Information ...................................7-11

Date and Time.....................................7-11

Software Version ...................................7-12

Fuel Measure Units (GX50/60 Only) ..................7-13

Barometric Measure Units (GX50/60 Only) ............7-14

Test Display .......................................7-14

Display Brightness..................................7-14

Viewing Owner Information .........................7-15

Editing Owner Information ..........................7-16

GPS Sensor..........................................7-17

Miscellaneous Sensors ................................7-20

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Encoding Altimeter ...................................7-20

Air Data Info.........................................7-21

Air Speed .........................................7-21

Air Temperature ...................................7-21

Altitude and Rate of Climb...........................7-21

Heading and Turn Rate .............................7-21

Wind Direction and Speed...........................7-22

Fuel Info ............................................7-22

Fuel Endurance....................................7-22

Range, Burn Rate, and Fuel Used .....................7-22

Right Engine Fuel ..................................7-23

Left Engine Fuel ...................................7-23

Total Fuel.........................................7-23

Fuel Measure ......................................7-24

Message Function .........................................8-1

New Messages ........................................8-2

Old Messages .........................................8-2

Messages .............................................8-3

Approach Basics (GX50/60) .................................9-1

Introduction ..........................................9-1

En Route...........................................9-1

Approach Transition .................................9-2

Approach Active.....................................9-2

Approach Transition .................................9-2

Waypoint Arrival Alert ...............................9-2

Approach Procedure....................................9-5

En Route Operations ...................................9-5

Load a Destination Airport............................9-6

Load Approach Information...........................9-7

Approach Transition Operation (Enabling Approach) .......9-8

Approach Active Operation.............................9-11

Missed Approaches....................................9-13

Canceling An Approach ...............................9-15

Repeating an Approach ................................9-16

Selecting a Different Approach..........................9-17

Direct-To ...........................................9-18

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Manually Selecting a Flight plan Leg ....................9-19

Flight Plan Waypoint Sequencing .......................9-20

Procedure Turns......................................9-21

Procedure Turn at FAF................................9-22

Holding Patterns .....................................9-24

DME Arcs (Arc Assist).................................9-26

Vector to Final .......................................9-27

Navigating to a DME .................................9-28

RAIM...............................................9-29

RAIM Nav Page (GX50/60 Only) .......................9-33

Emergency (Alternate) Approach........................9-35

Clear Waypoints ...................................9-35

Fly Direct-To a Nearest Airport ......................9-36

Set New Approach..................................9-36

Approach Examples.......................................9-37

Approach Example 1 - Straight In .......................9-39

Approach Example 2 - Holding at IFAF ..................9-44

Approach Example 3 - Missed Approach..................9-51

Approach Example 4 - VOR Reference ...................9-56

Manual Flight Plan Leg Selection Example ...............9-61

Approach Example 5 - DME Arc .......................9-63

Approach Example 6 - Procedure Turn 1 .................9-66

Approach Example 7 - Procedure Turn 2 .................9-68

Using the LOC-DME Waypoint ........................9-69

Approach Notes ..........................................9-77

Comm Radio Operation ...................................10-1

Power On/Off ........................................10-1

Volume .............................................10-1

Selecting Frequencies ..................................10-2

Comm Mode Map Display .............................10-3

Frequency Monitoring.................................10-3

Recalling a Frequency .................................10-4

Nearest Frequency .................................10-6

INFO Frequency ..................................10-6

Destination, TO, and FROM Frequencies..............10-6

Auto Stored Frequencies (Auto) ......................10-6

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User Stored Frequencies.............................10-7

Weather Channels..................................10-7

Emergency Channel ................................10-8

Intercom Function ....................................10-8

Stuck Mic ...........................................10-9

Com Radio System Information (GX60/65 Only) ..........10-9

RF Signal Strength ................................10-10

Noise Level ......................................10-10

Intercom Squelch Level Adjustment ..................10-10

Transmit Mic Selection ............................10-11

Intercom Level....................................10-11

Sidetone Level Adjustment ..........................10-12

Headphone Level Adjustment ........................10-12

Start Up Displays.........................................11-1

Startup Bypass .......................................11-1

Quick Comm (GX60/65 Only)..........................11-1

Comm Radio Test (GX60/65) ..........................11-1

Owner Message ......................................11-2

Memory Tests ........................................11-2

Database Message ....................................11-5

Seed Position ........................................11-5

Entering a Seed Position ...............................11-5

IFR Output Tests .....................................11-8

Checking GPS Signal Strength ........................11-11

Flight Simulator .........................................12-1

About the Flight Simulator .............................12-1

Removing and Replacing the Apollo GX..................12-2

Starting the Flight Simulation ..........................12-3

Flight Simulator Operations ............................12-4

Troubleshooting .........................................13-1

Contacting the Factory ................................13-1

To Ensure Trouble Free Operation ......................13-2

Battery Replacement ..................................13-2

If You Have A Problem ................................13-2

GPS Navigation ..........................................14-1

Glossary ................................................15-1

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Introduction

This guide describes the operation of the Apollo GX line of products. The GX50 and GX55 are GPS receivers. The GX60/65 models combine the GPS receiver with a VHF comm radio in a single package.

Apollo GX Features

The Apollo GX products are high performance GPS products with a high resolution moving map display configured in a 2 inch high by 6.25 inch wide standard package. The Apollo GX’s use a powerful, accurate 8-channel GPS engine designed specifically for high performance aviation use. The 160 by 80 pixel electroluminescent display uses an automatic intensity control to keep it easily readable in all conditions from direct sunlight to the dark of night.

Information

Display

Navigation

Mode

Waypoint

Info

Mode

Select

Introduction

PowerPhotocell Nearest

Large, Outer

Knob

GPS

ete SLE 01:23

1.006 Brg 126 123nm

MSG

Smart Key

Annunciator

Apollo GX Front Panel Description

A wealth of easy to use features serve the needs of today’s demanding aviation requirements. The large waypoint database has information about airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, and special use airspaces that makes the Apollo GX an encyclopedia of aviation. It’s what you’d expect from II Morrow, the first to provide a database in a general aviation navigation aid. The database can be updated by simply changing the removable data card in the front of the unit. The database can also include 500 custom waypoints created by the user. Thirty flight plans can

“

SYSFPLDB

Smart Keys

Slot

NAV

Mode

POLLOAGX55

NRST INFO SEL

ENTERMAP

Datacard

Direct ToMap

EnterDatacard

OFF-ON

Ejector

Small, Inner

Knob

1-1

Introduction

be saved with up to twenty legs for setting up custom tailored routes. The detailed Navigation information displays are also customizable and can be set to automatically scroll through the desired information. The Nearest/Emergency Search feature, invented by II Morrow (UPS Aviation Technologies), makes it easy to react to an emergency or change your active flight plan.

GX55

The GX55 is designed to be simple slide-in, pin-compatible replacement for panel-mounted Apollo Loran and Flybuddy GPS receivers. The GX55 connectors and antenna footprint are the same as the Apollo Loran and Flybuddy GPS receivers. The GX55 is TSO-C129 Class A2 authorized for IFR en route and terminal operation.

GX50

The Apollo GX50 GPS receiver possesses all of the performance features of the GX55, plus more. The GX50 is TSO-C129a Class A1 authorized for IFR non-precision approach operation. The GX50 uses the same tray size, but different connections on the back to allow for approach capabilities.

GX60

The Apollo GX60 combines the physical package of the GX50 GPS receiver with a revolutionary VHF Comm transceiver. All of this without the requirement for external cooling.

GX65

The Apollo GX65 possesses the same features as the GX60, except it is not certified for IFR approaches.

Display The display is a 160 by 80 pixel electroluminescent

graphic display. A photocell is located in the top left corner of the front panel display. The photocell automatically controls the light intensity of the display from low brightness at night to high brightness during daylight operation.

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External Annunciators

When external indicators are installed, the Apollo GX will also provide an external indication when Parallel Track (PTK) is activated or a Message (MSG) is received. The GX50/60 also have external annunciator controls for OBS/Hold and Approach Active. “Hold” refers to suspending waypoint sequencing.

Controls The Apollo GX uses a variety of controls to manage

the features. The controls include a power knob, dual-concentric knobs (called

LARGE and SMALL),

hard keys, and “smart” keys.

Power Knob

The knob on the top right side of the Apollo GX controls power on/off. Rotate the knob clockwise (CW) past the detent to turn the power on. Rotate the knob fully counterclockwise to turn the power off. Full rotation and the push-pull capabilities are only used in the GX60/65.

Power/Volume/Squelch Knob(GX60/65)

The knob on the right side of the GX60/65 controls power on/off, volume, and squelch test. Rotate the knob clockwise (CW) past the detent to turn the power on. Continue rotating the knob to the right to increase speaker and headphone amplifier volume level. Rotate the knob to the left to reduce the volume level. Pull the knob out to disable automatic squelch.

SMALL and LARGE Knobs

The dual concentric knobs on the right side of the front panel are used to select pages, edit characters and values, or other options. The the cursor and the

SMALL knob changes characters.

LARGE knob moves

Either may change pages depending on the function.

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Keys There are two types of keys that allow you access to

the functions in your Apollo GX: permanent “hard” keys and displayed “smart” keys. Seven back lighted permanent keys are used to reach the functions or perform other operations of the Apollo GX. The “smart” key labels are shown on the bottom of the display. There are two categories of “smart” keys: those available for the Map function and those available at all other times. Press the key below the label to use the displayed function. Press a function key once to go to the last page viewed or twice to go to its “home” page.

Hard Keys The “Hard” keys are the easy-touch, black, rounded

keys with white lettering on the right side of the display. These keys include,

MAP, Direct-To, and ENTER.

NAV, NRST, INFO, SEL,

NAV

NRST

INFO

SEL

NAV

NRST INFO SEL

ENTERMAP

NAV (Navigation)

Press the

NAV key to reach the navigation functions.

Press twice to go to the “top” page.

NRST (Nearest Waypoint)

The Nearest Waypoint (Emergency) mode displays the closest waypoints to your position.

INFO (Information)

The Info function accesses supplementary information about a waypoint. Press

INFO a second

time to return to the previous display.

SEL (Select)

The SELECT key activates editing or the selection of options. Editing is active on the items that flash on the display. Press

SEL a second time to deactivate

selection.

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MAP (Graphic Moving Map)

MAP

The Map key starts the Moving Map function. The entire display is used as a graphic map display.

DIRECT-TO

DIRECT-TO key is used to define a direct course

The from your present position to a waypoint. Press once to select a waypoint. Press twice to enter an OBS desired track To or From the current active waypoint.

ENTER

The

ENTER

ENTER key enters and saves the information

flashing on the display. If the

ENTER key is not

pressed after editing, any changes made are not saved. In the GX60/65, the

ENTER key flip/flops the Active

and Standby frequencies.

“Smart” Keys The Apollo GX uses “smart” keys to provide custom

controls for specialized functions. Five small unlabeled keys are located below the display. The labels appear on the display and can change to give extra controls for the active function, such as in the MAP function. You can always press the

NAV key to

go back to the Navigation function and view the normal “smart” keys.

MSG

FPL

MSG (Message)

Press the

MSG key to reach the Message functions.

The MSG annunciator will flash when a new message is provided. Press the

MSG key a second time

to return to the previous display after all new messages have been viewed. The

MSG key will remain

highlighted when a message remains.

DB (Database)

The Database key provides access to the waypoint database.

FPL (Flight Plan)

The Flight Plan key takes you to the flight planning function where you can create, edit, and control your flight plans.

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SYS

SKIP

SYS (System Mode)

Press the

SYS key to reach the System mode functions.

System mode is used to make system level adjustments and modify Nav function displays.

SKIP (Start-Up Option)

Press the

SKIP key during the start-up procedure to

bypass the start-up tests. This is for emergencies as the IFR tests must be completed to allow IFR flight.

Map

Function

Smart Keys

APT

VOR

INT

NDB

USR

APT

The Moving Map function uses several “smart” keys to allow you to declutter the map, find waypoint information, and setup your map information.

Map Waypoint Keys

APT, VOR, INT, NDB, & USR

The map waypoint “smart” keys are present when the Moving Map pages are displayed. Press the “smart” key to control the display of the waypoint type. There are three selections possible: waypoint identifier and location symbol, location symbol only, and off. Pressing the “smart” key subsequent times will control which selection is made. Map waypoint choices are: Airport (APT), VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT), and User (USR).

A solid, reversed waypoint type annunciator above the “smart” key means the waypoint identifier and location symbol will both be displayed.

A bold outline of the waypoint type annunciator will show only a symbol on the waypoint location.

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NDB

A thin outline around the waypoint type means that it is turned off and no information for that waypoint type will be displayed on the map.

Waypoint LIST Key

Each press of this key scrolls through the available “smart” keys.

SCAN

Introduction

Waypoint SCAN Key

When the Moving Map display, turning the

SCAN key is active (highlighted) in the

LARGE knob will

move between the nearest airports. You can then press

INFO to view information about that airport. In an

emergency press to the highlighted airport. Press the return the

DIRECT-TO and ENTER to fly direct

SCAN key again to

LARGE knob to normal operation.

Map Setup Keys

The Map Setup page displays three “smart” keys that provide a short cut for customizing your moving map.

Route Line:On Map Orient:DTK Map ref:Plane·

RTE

ORI

REF

RTE ORI REF

Route

Line

Map

Orientation

Map

Reference

The Route Line “smart” key toggles between On and Off. See page 4 for more details.

The Map Orientation “smart” key toggles between Desired Track (DTK), Track, and North. See page 5 for more details.

The Map Reference “smart” key toggles between Plane and Destination (Dest) as the moving map center point. See page 6 for more details.

1-7

Introduction

Communicati

ons Radio

Mode Smart

Keys

(GX60/65)

COM

RCL

MON

The Recall (RCL), Monitor (MON), Memorize (MEM), and the GX60/65 after the

FLIP/FLOP (<->) keys are available in

COM soft key has been pressed.

COM (GX60/65)

Press the

COM key to operate the Communications

radio functions.

Flip/Flop (GX60/65)

Press the

FLIP/FLOP key to switch between the active

(left-most) and standby (right-most) frequency while in the Com function. You may use an optional external

FLIP/FLOP key for the same operation as the front panel

control. Switching between frequencies is disabled while you are transmitting or editing in any function.

RCL (Recall) (GX60/65)

Press the

RCL key to recall frequencies stored in the

database.

MON (Monitor) (GX60/65)

Press the

MON key to listen to the Standby frequency.

When the Active frequency receives a signal, the GX60 will automatically switch to the Active frequency.

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MEM

XIT

MEM (Memorize) (GX60/65)

Press the

MEM key to store the current Standby

frequency.

XIT (Exit) (GX60/65)

The

XIT key will appear on the far left of the display,

in the

MSG key position, if the COM key has been

pressed to allow use of the radio during startup testing. Press the sequence, or wait for test completion. The

XIT key to return to the start-up

XIT key

will disappear when testing is complete.

Apollo GX Features

Navigation Features

30 Reversible Flight Plans of up to 20 Legs with Automatic Sequencing

500 User-Defined Waypoints Nav Displays

Lat/Lon Bearing and Distance Ground Speed and Track Angle Desired Track and Distance Internal CDI Display

160 pixel wide by 80 pixel high electroluminescent display with moving map

Automatic Display Intensity Control User-Selectable Nav Displays User-Definable Distance and Speed Settings:

nm and km (distance)

knots Clock and Countdown Timer Auto/Manual Magnetic Variation Settings Direct-To Nav Function Parallel Track Nearest Waypoint Search Internal Database of Airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections,

Frequencies, Airport Info, and controlled and special use airspace

GPS Receiver Performance Specifications

8-Channel Parallel GPS Receiver Frequency 1575.42 MHz L1, C/A code

Sensitivity (acquisition) -135 dBm Sensitivity (drop lock) -142 dBm Dynamic range > 20 dB Lat/Lon position accuracy

15 meters RMS accuracy

25 meters, SEP, without SA

100 meters 2 DRMS with SA Velocity 999 knots maximum

Acceleration 4G maximum TTFF (time to first fix)

25 sec. typ. with current almanac, position, time, and ephemeris

55 seconds typical with current almanac, position, & time Reacquisition 2.5 seconds typical Position update interval 1 second typical Datum WGS-84

1-9

Apollo GX Features

Electrical

Input voltage

10 VDC to 40 VDC, reverse polarity protected Input current (GPS navigation input)

500 mA typical, 750 mA max at 13.75 VDC

250 mA typical, 375 mA max at 27.5 VDC Input current (comm input - GX60/65 only)

270 mA typical, 2A max at 13.75 VDC, receive

130 mA typical, 900 mA max at 27.5 VDC, receive

2.1A typical, 3.2A max at 13.75, transmit

1.0A typical, 1.4A max at 27.5 VDC, transmit

Input power (GPS navigation input)

7 watts typical Input power (comm input - GX60/65 only)

3.7 watts typical, receive

28 watts typical, transmit

GX50 and GX60/65 Avionics Outputs

CDI L/R deviation ±150 mv full scale TO/OFF/FROM flag ±250 mv, TO/FROM indication Nav valid flag +300 mv for valid indication Nav superflag 400 ma source VDI up/down ±150 mv VDI valid flag +300 mv VDI superflag 400 ma source Annunciators

MSG (message)

PTK (parallel track)

OBS/HLD (waypoint sequencing hold)

APPRCH (approach enabled)GX50/60 only

ACTIVE (approach active) GX50/60 only

GX50/60 only

GX55 Avionics Outputs

CDI L/R deviation ±150 mv full scale TO/OFF/FROM flag ±250 mv, TO/FROM indication Nav valid flag +300 mv for valid indication Annunciators

MSG (message)

PTK (parallel track)

Avionics Inputs

Serial Frequency flip/flop (GX60/65 only) Waypoint Sequence (GX50/60 only)

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Apollo GX Features

Serial Interface

2 RS-232 for GX50/60/65 1 RS-232 for GX55

Physical Specifications

Height: 2.0 inches (5.08 cm) Width: 6.25 inches (15.88 cm) Depth: 11.125 inches (28.26 cm) behind panel, including

mounting frame and connectors Weight (with mounting frame):

GX50 and GX55 - 2.6 pounds (1.179 kg) GX60/65 - 3.1 pounds (1.409 kg)

Environmental Specifications

Operating temperature -20ºC to +55ºC Storage temperature -55ºC to +85ºC Temperature variation 2ºC per minute Humidity 95% at 50ºC for 6 hrs (2 day

cycle) Maximum altitude 55,000 feet Cooling Not required

VHF Comm Features (GX60/65)

760 channels Frequency range of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz Active and standby frequency display Transmit status indicator Stuck mic time-out Frequency monitor function - listen to Standby frequency

while monitoring Active frequency for any activity

Weather channels - National Weather Service channels

Built-in intercom function Frequency memory and recall functions

from navigation data base ten last used

ten user stored Two microphone inputs 12 watt audio amplifier

(not available in all databases)

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Apollo GX Features

VHF Comm Receiver Performance Specifications (GX60/65)

Class D Frequency range - 118.000 to 136.975 MHz, 760 channels Sensitivity

1 microvolt (2 microvolt hard) for 6 dB S+N/N

30% modulation at 1000 Hz Selectivity

<6 dB variation at ±22 kHz Speaker audio output level

12 watts into 4 ohms, 8 watts into 8 ohms Headphone audio output level

280 mW into 100 ohms, 120 mW into 500 ohms Distortion - <5% at rated output at 1000 Hz AGC characteristics

<3dB variation in audio output from 5 to 100 mV input,

15% to 90% modulation Squelch control - Automatic with manual override

VHF Comm Transceiver Performance Specifications (GX60/65)

Class 4 Output Power

8 watts minimum carrier at > 12 VDC

6 watts minimum at 10 VDC (transmit is locked out below

9 VDC input) Modulation capability

85% with 100 mv to 1000 mv rms microphone input at

1000 Hz Duty cycle 100% Stuck mic time out

35 second time-out, reverts to receive

TSO Authorizations

GX50

TSO C129A A1

GX55

TSO C129 A2

GX60

TSO C129A A1 TSO C128 TSO C37d TSO C38d

GX65

TSO C129A A2 TSO C128 TSO C37d TSO C38d

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

1-12

Getting Started

This section explains how to get started using your Apollo GX. Information in this section explains how to:

Select a waypoint

Store waypoints

Find a Nearest Waypoint

Fly Direct-To a waypoint

Create a flight plan

Activate a flight plan

Use the Moving Map

It is necessary to enter a seed position and the current time the first time you turn the unit on. This should have been done when your unit was installed. So, you won’t have to set it again unless the unit has been moved several hundred miles with the power off.

Power On Turn the Power knob clockwise to switch the unit on.

The startup screen, testing, position, and database information shows on the display for several seconds and then will go into the Navigation function.

Select a

Waypoint

ENTER

You can search for a waypoint character by character, sort through the database by selecting the first few characters of the identifier to simplify the search, or look at every waypoint in order. You can search for waypoints by identifier or the city/facility name.

Finding a waypoint by name

1. Press the display the Access Database page. Press

DB smart key. Turn the LARGE knob to

ENTER.

Access Database

Press ENTER

2-1

Getting Started

2. The Waypoint Type will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the Waypoint Type (Airport, VOR, NDB, INT, or USER).

AIRPORT HIO PORTLAND city OR USA

ENTER

3. Turn the

LARGE knob to move the cursor (flashing

character) to either the identifier or the city/facility name. Turn the

SMALL knob to change the flashing

character and show waypoints starting with that character.

AIRPORT HIO PORTLAND city OR USA

4. Press

INFO to look at information about that

waypoint or press

DIRECT-TO and then ENTER to

fly directly to it.

Sorting waypoints by selected characters

1. Press the display the Access Database page. Press

2. The Waypoint Type will flash. Turn the

DB smart key. Turn the LARGE knob to

ENTER.

SMALL

knob to choose the Waypoint Type (Airport, VOR, NDB, INT, or USER). Turn the

LARGE knob to

move the cursor (flashing character) to the identifier or city/facility name. Turn the

SMALL

knob to change the flashing character and show waypoints starting with that character. In this example, turn the

SMALL knob to show a “K.”

2-2

AIRPORT 5VD K

ADOKA

city SD USA

Getting Started

3. In this case we’ll keep the “A” as the second character. Turn the character and then turn the

LARGE knob to the third

SMALL knob to select

an “L.”

AIRPORT 09C KAL

AMAZOO

city dup MI USA

SEL

ENTER

4. Now, press the

SEL key. Note that the entire name

“KALAMAZOO” flashes.

AIRPORT 09C KALAMAZOO city dup MI USA

5. Turning the

SMALL knob will allow you to choose

from all of the waypoints that start with “KAL.” Turn the

SMALL knob both cw and ccw to check

the waypoints.

AIRPORT FCA KALISPELL city dup MT USA

Looking at all waypoints in a database

1. Press the display the Access Database page. Press

2. The Waypoint Type will flash. Turn the

DB smart key. Turn the LARGE knob to

ENTER.

SMALL

knob to choose the Waypoint Type (Airport, VOR, NDB, INT, or USER). Turn the

LARGE knob to

move the cursor (flashing character) to the Identifier of city/facility name.

SEL

3. Press

SEL. The entire name will flash. Turn the

SMALL knob to view all of the waypoints in the

selected database starting with the displayed first character of the name.

2-3

Getting Started

Duplicate Identifier, City, or Facility Names

While performing Waypoint Identifier selection, you may see the word “dup” on the bottom line. This means that there is more than one waypoint for the displayed city or facility name. The same technique described above can be used to search for duplicate city and facility names.

1. While viewing the waypoint database page, turn the

LARGE knob to the identifier or facility name field.

SEL

INFO

Waypoint

Information

INFO

2. Press

3. If the information is still duplicated, press

SEL to activate the whole field. Turn the

SMALL knob to view the duplicates.

turn the

SMALL knob to view information about the

INFO and

waypoint.

The GX-series contains a wealth of information in its database. Pressing the

INFO key will access the

information about the destination (TO), or displayed, waypoint.

1. Press

INFO to view information about the TO

waypoint.

HIO AIRPORT PORTLAND city OR USA

2. Turn the

SMALL knob to view the available

information about the TO waypoint. See page 3 for more details about waypoint information.

HIO ATIS 127.65

UNIC 123.00 TWR 119.30

2-4

INFO

HIO 12 /30

6600ft Hard ILS Lighted

3. Press

INFO again to return to the previous display.

Getting Started

Storing a

Waypoint

ENTER

Your Apollo GX can store up to 500 user-defined waypoints in the USER database. The waypoint can be created by providing a Lat/Lon position or by a Radial and Distance from a reference waypoint. Then, you can give your waypoint a name and even include a runway length. You can use up to six characters with upper case letters, numbers, or a space for the name. You can also enter a runway length from 0 to 9999 ft. You are not allowed to use a USER waypoint as the Radial and Distance reference waypoint. This example will create a Lat/Lon-based USER waypoint. For more details on waypoints, see the Waypoint Database section on page 1.

1. Press

DB. Turn the LARGE knob to the Create User

Wpt page. Then, press

ENTER.

Create User Wpt

by Lat/Lon Press ENTER

2. The pound sign (#) will flash in front of the next number available for your USER waypoint. You can press with the displayed name or you can use the

ENTER now to save your present position

LARGE

and SMALL knobs to change the information.

#001 USER

43°13.21N Rwlen

122°54.89W 000’

2-5

Getting Started

Finding a

Nearest

Waypoint

NRST

When you press the NRST key, your Apollo GX will search for the nearest 20 waypoints within 600 nm for each waypoint type. You can also be selective about the runway length, lighting, and surface type. See Setting Runway Limits on page 12.

1. Press the

NRST key. The Nearest Waypoint

function is displayed with the distance and bearing from your present position to the indicated waypoint.

Near 1 to PPos SLE AIRPORT Brg 352°½ 5.4nm

2. Turn the

LARGE knob to view the different

waypoint types.

Near 1 to PPos UBG VOR Brg 344°½ 26.6nm

2-6

ENTER

3. Turn the

SMALL knob to view the 20 nearest

waypoints.

Near 2 to PPos CVO VOR Brg 189°² 27.5nm

4. To quickly navigate to a Nearest Waypoint, press

DIRECT-TO and then ENTER.

Note

The last viewed Nearest Waypoint will be the waypoint shown the next time you want to insert a waypoint. For instance, if you press

NRST and look at PDX, the next time

you want to insert a waypoint into a flight plan, PDX will show first.

Getting Started

Flying

Direct-To a

Waypoint

ENTER

Pressing DIRECT-TO allows you to quickly make changes to your TO waypoint. When you press

DIRECT-TO, the default waypoint shown will be the

current TO waypoint in the Nav or Flight Plan functions or the waypoint displayed in the Database or Info functions. See page 31 for more details.

1. Press the

DIRECT-TO key. The display will go

directly into the Waypoint Database and the waypoint type will flash.

VOR CVO SALEM CITY OR USA

2. Use the

LARGE and SMALL knobs with one of the

Waypoint Selection techniques described on page 1 to choose a waypoint.

3. After selecting the desired waypoint, press

ENTER.

Your Apollo GX will now switch to the Navigation function and show information based on a direct route from your present position to the Direct-To destination waypoint.

ete aHIO 00:12

“ 0.002

Brg 346 35.2nm·

Note

See Direct-To Entry Options on page 8 in the System Functions chapter for details. When the option is set to “May Clear,” your active flight plan is deleted when you use Direct-To for flying to a new destination. If your new Direct-To waypoint is in the active flight plan, the flight plan is not deleted. When the option is set to “Never Clears,” the Direct-To waypoint is inserted into your active flight plan before the current TO waypoint. “May Clear” is the default setting.

2-7

Getting Started

Create a

Flight Plan

FPL

SEL

You can create up to 30 flight plans with up to 20 legs each. A flight plan name can have up to eight characters using upper case letters, numbers, or a space.

1. Press

FPL. Turn the LARGE knob to reach the

Create a New Flight Plan page. Then, press

SEL.

Press SEL to Create a New Flight Plan

2. The Plan Name page will appear and the first space will flash. The underlined spaces will disappear after you name the flight plan. Use the to move the cursor. Use the

SMALL knob to select

LARGE knob

characters.

________

Enter a New

Plan Name

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ENTER

3. After naming your flight plan, press

ENTER. You

will now have the choice of inserting waypoints into the flight plan or performing other options. Turn the

SMALL knob to start inserting waypoints.

This example will cover inserting waypoint.

Note

You may also press SEL for options, such as Rename Plan, Copy Plan, Estimated Ground Speed, Estimated Fuel Flow, or Delete Plan. See page 14 for more details on the flight plan options.

Turn Small Knob

to Ins Wpts or

SEL for Options

SEL

Getting Started

5. The first flight plan leg page will be displayed. Press

SEL to start inserting waypoints.

______ to ______

1 Press SEL

to Edit Leg

ENTER

SEL

Activating a

Flight Plan

6. The Ins? prompt will flash. Press take you to the waypoint database. Use the

ENTER. This will

LARGE

and SMALL knobs as described in the Select Waypoint section starting on page 1. Press

ENTER

after selecting a waypoint.

Ins? to ______

1 ___° __._nm

___ ____

7. The identifier will be entered and the TO waypoint position for the first flight plan leg will have a flashing “Ins?” prompt. Continue entering waypoints into your flight plan. Press

SEL to quit

inserting waypoints.

SLE to Ins?

1 ___° __._nm

___ ____

Select a flight plan from your stored plans. Activating a flight plan copies it into the Active page.

SEL

1. Press

FPL. Turn the LARGE knob to the desired

flight plan.

2. Press

SEL. The bottom line of the flight plan display

will flash. Turn the “Activate?”.

SMALL knob to choose

2-9

Getting Started

Using the

Moving Map

MAP

Cross Track Error Distance & Direction

MAP

The Moving Map gives you a graphic presentation of your flight progress. You can select the type of waypoint displayed, a route line, ATC ring, airspace setup, type of airspace displayed, and map orientation. See the Moving Map section on page 1 for more details.

Viewing the Moving Map

1. Press

MAP. Turn the LARGE knob to view the map

and nav information, full screen map, and map setup displays.

2. While viewing the map, turn the

SMALL knob to

change the map scale.

Special Use Airspace

Route Line

Your Present Position

Distance to the TO Waypoint

TO Waypoint Identifier

aPDX

44.2

123

nm kt

005

006

brg trk

0.01> 30

Ground Speed

Bearing to the TO Waypoint

Current Track

Map Scale

Setting Up the Moving Map

1. Press

MAP. Turn the LARGE knob to the Map Setup

page. Note the diamond (

·) in the lower right

corner of the display. This diamond means there are more pages for a function. Turn the

SMALL

knob to view the other Map Setup pages.

2-10

SEL

ENTER

Route Line:Off Map Orient:Track Map Ref:Plane ·

2. Change the displayed values by pressing turning the turning the then press

LARGE knob so the desired item flashes, SMALL knob to change the item, and

ENTER.

SEL,

Press MAP

Moving Map (MAP)

Map plus Nav & Comm Info

Map plus Nav Info

(INFO)

Press INFO

Ident, Type,

Waypoint Information

Map Only

& Name

Turn LARGE Knob

Radial & Dist

Search & Rescue Map

Bearing & Dist

Map Setup

Map

Turn LARGE Knob

Route Line, Map Orient,

& Map Reference

Symbol & ID Setup

Frequencies

Approaches

Track History

Airspace Setup

Turn SMALL Knob

Lat/Lon

Sunrise/Sunset

Airspace Buffers

ATC Rings

WPT Comment

Getting Started

Airspace Types (B, C, MOA,

Training, Unknown, Alert,

Caution, Danger, Restricted,

Prohibited, & Warning)

Press the indicated

button and then

turn the LARGE

knob to view the

pages shown. Turn

Search & Rescue Setup*

the SMALL knob

for further info

*when enabled

SAR Position*

when available

(diamond shown).

Press NRST

Nearest Waypoint (NRST)

Press NAV

Navigation (NAV)

Airport (ARPT)

ETE&BRG

VOR

NDB

RAIM Prediction

Altitude Assist

INT

Parallel Track (PTK)

Turn LARGE Knob

GPS Position

Turn LARGE Knob

LocDME

User WPT

Countdown Timer

Search Around WPT

Arc Assist

Runway Limits

To/Next Wpt (Distance)

SUA

To/Next Wpt (ETE)

point.

Press Direct-To to define a direct course from your

Press ENTER to enter and save information. In the

Press SEL to edit information or to select options.

To/Next Wpt (ETA)

From/To/Next Waypoint

Tuned Station *

* when configured

(SEL)

Select

Enter

present position to a selected wa

Comm function, ENTER saves the Standby frequency.

(D )

(ENTER)

Direct-To

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Getting Started

Press COM

Comm Radio (COM)

Turn LARGE Knob to change MHz

Turn SMALL Knob to change kHz

Press FPL

Active FPL

FPL #1

Flight Plan (FPL)

Press <-> to toggle Active & Standby

Press MON to monitor Standby

FPL #30

Turn LARGE Knob

Press MEM to memorize Standby

Create New FPL

Turn the LARGE Knob to view

frequency types

Press RCL to recall stored frequencies

Turn the SMALL Knob to view

frequencies for selected type

Comm Info

RF Signal Level

Misc Sensors

Encoding Altimeter

Noise Level

Air Data Info

Intercom Squelch Mic1

Intercom Squelch Mic2

Transmit

Intercom Level

Sidetone Level

Headphone Level

Turn LARGE Knob

Fuel Info

Turn LARGE Knob

Database (DB)

Messages (MSG)

2-12

Press DB

Press MSG

New

Create WPT

by Lat/Lon

New Msg 1

Create WPT

by Radial/Dis

System (SYS)

Update User WPT

Create WPT by Grid

Delete User WPT

Modify User WPT

Delete WPT Comment

Access Database

Turn LARGE Knob

Old Msg 1

New Msg n

Turn SMALL Knob

Old Msg n

Turn SMALL Knob

Old

Turn LARGE Knob

Press SYS. Turn LARGE Knob, then press ENTER.

GPS Sensor

System Info

Nav Info

Healthy & Visible

Satellites

Date/Time

Autonav Time

Model, SW Ver, S/N

Lat/Lon Units

Satellites Used for Fix

Fuel Units

Program Nav Pages

Satellite Search Status

GPS Date & Time

GPS Normal Reset

Turn LARGE Knob

Baro Units

Test Display

Display Brightness

Owner Name

Turn LARGE Knob

Mag Var

Flight Timer Trigger

Direct-To

CDI Scaling

Turn LARGE Knob

Navigation Basics

This section explores the navigation function and describes the powerful features it contains.

Navigation Basics

About the

Navigation

Function

About the

Navigation

Function

Displays

Nav Home

Page

The navigation function is always active. When you use other functions, the navigation function continues to run “in the background” calculating your present position, navigating your programmed route (if active), and alerting you to events or conditions important to navigation. When you finish using other functions and return to the navigation function, the last navigation display used is shown.

While you navigate, the Apollo GX gives you information in the Navigation function displays. The navigation information displays and sequencing rate are user-programmable. See the Nav info section of the System Functions chapter (see page 1) for your options. The

LARGE knob will select the higher level

Nav functions: Nav pages, Parallel Track Offset, GPS Position, Countdown Timer, and the FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoints. The

SMALL knob will

look at the pages available for each function; a diamond (

) will be shown on the lower, right side of

the display if more pages are available.

The Nav Home Page is a default page that is the first page available in the Navigation function. The Nav Home Page is not customizable. The information in the Home Page shows the Destination Waypoint identifier, Estimated Time En Route, CDI, Bearing, and Range (distance) to the destination waypoint.

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1.10 “¼¸ Brg 082½ 74nmY

Turn the

SMALL knob to view the other available

Navigation displays.

3-1

Navigation Basics

TAE = Difference between Track

and Desired Track

Bearing = Direction to waypoint

Course = Desired Track between

specific waypoints

Desired Track = Course direction

Track = Direction the aircraft is going

Heading = Direction the aircraft is

pointed

Distance Off Track or

Cross Track Deviation

FROM

WPT

North

DTK

Present Position

Navigation Terms and Abbreviations

Autonav

The Autonav feature lets you select certain Nav display choices and have them rotate in sequence displaying each one from one to nine seconds. The selection of displays and sequencing time is performed in the Nav Info part of the System Functions (see page 1).

DTK

Heading

BRG

TRK

WPT

Course

Track Angle

Error (Tae)

3-2

ENTER

1. Start Autonav by pressing

ENTER while displaying

the Nav Home Page, or one of its sub-pages.

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1.10 “¼¸ Brg 082½ 74nmY

2. Stop Autonav rotation by pressing any key or turning either knob. Leaving the Nav function will also disable Autonav.

Navigation Basics

Relative Bearing

Indicator

The Relative Bearing Indicator is an arrow next to the Bearing value that indicates an approximate bearing to a waypoint or airspace relative to the aircraft’s current track when your current ground speed is more than 5 knots. The following illustration describes the bearing range for each arrow.

MNOPQR\T

23º to 67º

68º to 112º

113º to 157º

158º to 202º

203º to 247º

248º to 292º

293º to 337º

Near 1 to PPos PDX AIRPORT Brg 010½ 39.7nm·

Nav Pages The Apollo GX provides a wide variety of navigation

information. This information is provided on a number of displays that you can view by turning the

LARGE knob. Some displays have a diamond in the

lower right corner; turn the

SMALL knob to view more

related information.

338º to 22º

Distance Off Track

Bearing Label

Bearing Value

Estimated Time Enroute Label

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1.120

Brg 173 45.5nm

Graphic TO/FROM Indicator

Waypoint Indentifier

“¼º

Graphic CDI Indicator

Estimated Time Enroute Value

"Diamond" indicates more pages can be selected with the Small knob.

Range to Destination Waypoint from your Present Position

3-3

Navigation Basics

Estimated Time En Route (Ete)

ETE is to the current TO (destination) waypoint from your present position based on the current ground speed. The units shown are in hours and minutes, 00:00 to 99:59, and in seconds when less than one hour is displayed. If the ground speed is less than or equal to 5 knots, the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or there is no TO waypoint, the ETE value will be shown as dashes. If there is no TO waypoint, the TO identifier location will be replaced by dashes.

Bearing (Brg)

Bearing is the angle from your present position to the TO waypoint. Bearing is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Bearing is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. The Bearing value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank or the GPS receiver does not have a valid position.

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1.120

“¼º

Brg 173 45.5nm

Bearing

Label

Bearing

Value

Range (Rge)

The distance from your present position to the TO waypoint. Units can be set as either nautical miles or kilometers in the Nav Info section of the System functions (see page 6). Nautical mile units are 0.00 to

9.00 nm in 0.01 nm increments, 10.0 to 99.9 nm in 0.1

nm increments, and 100 to 9999 nm in 1 nm increments. Kilometer units are 0.00 to 99.99 km in

0.01 km increments, 100.0 to 999.9 km in 0.1 km

increments, and 1000 to 9999 km in 1 km increments. The Range value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank or the GPS receiver does not have a valid position.

Bearing listed in the direction you are off-course (value will switch to either side as required)

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1.120

“¼º

173 Trk172

Track Angle Value

3-4

Navigation Basics

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance Off Track

The triangle symbol ( shows your position relative to being on-course. When the bar graph is to the right of the triangle, you must fly right to return on-course. In the example below, the bar graph indicates you are off-course to the right. Fly the aircraft in the direction of the bar graph (left) to return on-course.

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Brg 173¯ 42.4nm

CDI Sensitivity = 0.3nmCDI Sensitivity = 1.0nmCDI Sensitivity = 5.0

7 = 0.01 nm each $ = 0.05 nm each H = 0.24 nm

each

6 = 0.04 nm each z = 0.14 nm each B = 0.71 nm

each

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(full scale) = 0.3 nm

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(full scale) = 1.0 nm

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(full scale) = 5.0 nm

A single dot thickness bar indicates that CDI sensitivity is set to 0.3 nm full scale per side. The two dot bar indicates a sensitivity of 1.0 nm full scale per side. The three dot bar indicates a sensitivity of 5.0 nm full scale per side. The manual sensitivity of the CDI may be set to 0.3, 1.0, or 5.0 nm full scale per side.

The number shown on the edge of the display opposite from the triangle symbol shows the distance off track. The numbered values of Cross Track Error are in the direction you are off course. If the numbers are on the left side, fly right to return on course. The displayed value ranges are: 0.000 to 0.999 nm with

0.001 nm resolution, 1.0 to 9.99 nm with 0.01 nm

resolution, and 10.0 to 99.9 nm with 0.1 nm resolution.

ete aSLE 00:37

0.006 “ Brg 173 42.4nm

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If the GPS sensor is not sending a valid position, or the current TO waypoint is blank, the CDI will display “—Nav Flagged—”.

TO/FROM Indicator

The triangle symbol is also used as a TO-FROM indicator. When the triangle is facing up, you are on the “TO” side of the destination waypoint. When the triangle is facing upside down, you are on the “FROM” side of the destination waypoint.

TO side of destination waypoint

FROM

(origin)

WPT

Desired Track (Dtk)

Desired Track is the initial course angle between the FROM and TO waypoints referenced to the magnetic variation at the current FROM waypoint. Desired Track is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments and is updated in reference to your present position. The Leg distance shown (42.4 nm) is the current FROM/TO distance. DTK varies with Turn Anticipation (page 36) and DME Arcs (page

26).

(destination)

“

WPT

From side of destination waypoint

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0.006 “ Dtk 173 42.4nm

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Leg (FROM-TO) Distance

The distance from current FROM waypoint to the current TO waypoint is shown as a value on the right side of the Desired Track page, but does not show any label. In this example, the leg (FROM-TO) distance is 42.4 nm. The nautical mile units are 0.00 to 9.99 nm at 0.01 nm resolution, 10.0 to 99.9 nm at 0.1 nm resolution, and 100 to 9999 nm at one nm resolution. Kilometer units are 0.00 to 99.99 km at 0.01 km

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resolution, 100.0 to 999.9 km at 0.1 km resolution, and 1000 to 9999 km at 1 km resolution. See page 6 for details on changing units of measurement.

Track (Trk) Angle

Track Angle is the angle of your actual direction of travel. Track is shown as a positive value from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Track is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. The Track value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank, if the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or if ground speed is less than 5 knots.

ete aSLE 00:37

0.006 “ Trk 175 Tae 002R

Track Angle Error (Tae)

Track Angle Error is the difference between the Desired Track and Track Angle (Dtk - Trk). Track Angle Error is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Track Angle Error is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. The Track Angle Error value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank, if the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or if ground speed is less than 5 knots. A letter ® or L) will show the direction of the error in relation to track angle.

TAE = Difference between Track

and Desired Track

Desired Track = Course direction

Track = Direction the aircraft is going

Ground Speed (GS)

Ground Speed is the measure of your progress over the ground, not airspeed. Ground Speed units are from 0 to 999 knots in 1 knot increments. The Ground Speed value will be replaced with dashes if the speed is less than 5 knots, there is no valid GPS position, or the TO waypoint is blank. See page 6 for details on changing units of measurement.

TAE = Left

TRK

Track Angle Error (TAE)

TAE = Right

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ete aSLE 00:37

0.006 “ Ft01:23 137kts

Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA)

MSA is calculated by taking the Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) from the sectional chart grid that corresponds to your current position. In areas below 3,000 feet, 1,000 feet is added. In areas above 3,000 feet, 2,000 feet is added. In the example below, the current aircraft would be considered to be at 7,000 feet. If you are within 5 nm of another grid with a higher MEF, the higher MEF will be used. The MEF on the sectional chart is derived by taking the altitude of the highest obstruction within the grid, rounded up to the next 100 feet, and adding 300 feet. For example, if the highest obstruction is 4,728 feet, the MEF would show as 5,100 feet.

Waypoint

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MEFs

FROM

Waypoint

5nm

eta aSLE 01:23 MinSafeA 7200’ EnrtSafeA 16800’

Minimum En Route Safe Altitude (MESA)

Minimum En Route Safe Altitude is the highest MSA for every point between the aircraft present position and the “TO” waypoint witha5nmbuffer around the course. The value will be replaced with dashes if there is no valid GPS position, the TO waypoint is blank, or the current position is outside of the

Buffer

MESA

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database coverage area. In the example shown above, the MESA for the present position of the aircraft would be 16,800 ft. The mountainous terrain would add a 2,000 ft. buffer to the 14,800 ft. Maximum Elevation figure indicated from the sectional chart.

Flight Time

Flight Time shows the elapsed time in hours and minutes (00:00 to 99:59) from departure. If the Flight Timer is not started the value will be replaced with dashes. The Flight Timer Trigger options are set in the System Functions (see page 8).

FT00:07

Time UTC

Time is displayed using the 24 hour clock based on Universal Coordinated Time. Units are hours and minutes (00:00 to 23:59).

13:15 UTC

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)

The ETA is the arrival time at the current TO waypoint at the current Ground Speed from the present position. The TO waypoint is displayed. Units are hours and minutes (00:00 to 23:59) based on the UTC 24 hour clock. The values will be replaced with dashes if the speed is less than 5 knots, there is no valid GPS position, or the TO and/or destination waypoints are blank.

Nearest

Waypoint &

Airspace

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An important safety feature of the GX is its ability to locate waypoints and airspaces closest to your position. Should you have to land quickly, you can use this feature to locate a nearby waypoint, assign it as a destination, and quickly navigate to it. You can also insert waypoints into an active flight plan. Besides the nearest waypoints to your present position, as an aid in flight planning, you can also select a reference waypoint from the database and search for waypoints near to it. You can set up the Nearest Waypoint Search function to filter for certain

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NRST

airport types you select, such as: runway length, lighting, and surface type. Press INFO while viewing a Nearest waypoint for more information about that waypoint.

Starting Nearest Waypoint & Airspace Search

1. Press the

NRST key. Turn the LARGE knob to

display the waypoint type or options: Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT), User (USER), Choose Reference Waypoint, Runway Limits, and Special Use Airspace.

Near 1 to PPos SLE AIRPORT Brg 352°½ 2.4nm

ENTER

2. Turn the

SMALL knob to display the nearest 20

waypoints. The waypoints must be within 600 miles of your present position. The Bearing and Distance to the displayed waypoint is shown on the right side of the display. Press

ENTER to set the displayed waypoint as the new

DIRECT-TO and then

destination (TO) waypoint.

Near 12 to PPos CVO AIRPORT Brg 188°² 27.6nm

Searching Around a Reference Waypoint

Use this function to search for the 20 nearest waypoints of each type (including airspaces) within 600 miles of a reference waypoint selected from the database. This can be used as an aid to flight planning for waypoints far away from your present position.

1. While in the Nearest Waypoint function, turn the

LARGE knob to view “Choose Waypoint to Search

Around” and press

ENTER.

Choose Wpt to Search Around

Press ENT

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2. The waypoint type will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to choose Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT) or User waypoint type.

VOR PDX PORTLAND facil OR USA

ENTER

3. Turn the

LARGE knob to the waypoint identifier

name. The first character of the identifier will flash. Turn the the

SMALL knob to change characters. Turn

LARGE knob to select the next character to

change.

AIRPORT SLE SALEM city OR USA

4. Press

ENTER. The Nearest waypoints (and

airspaces) will now be referenced to the selected search waypoint rather than your present position.

Near 1 to SLE SLE AIRPORT Brg 110° 0.5nm

5. Turn the

SMALL knob to view the nearest 20

waypoints of the selected type to the selected reference waypoint. Turn the

LARGE knob to

change waypoint types.

Note

The last viewed Nearest Waypoint will be the waypoint shown the next time you want to insert a waypoint. For instance, if you press

NRST and look at PDX, the next time

you want to insert a waypoint into a flight plan, PDX will show first.

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Setting Runway Limits for Nearest Waypoints

Narrow the type of airports that you will accept by choosing the runway length, lighting, and surface type. The Runway Limits selection also controls the airports that are displayed in the Map function.

1. While in the Nearest Waypoint Search function, turn the

LARGE knob to view the “Runway Limits”

display.

Runway Limits HARD/SOFT/WATER Ft:0 Lit:No

SEL

2. Press

SEL. The runway length value will flash.

Turn the

SMALL knob to select the minimum

runway length you want considered. Choosing a length of 0 feet means you will accept any runway length. Choosing a runway length, for instance, of 5,000 feet, will not show an available airport with a runway length less than 5,000 feet either for a Nearest Waypoint or as an airport icon on the Map display. Note that a waypoint with a runway of 0 length will not appear on either the nearest list, or on the map, if a length is set for the runway limit that is greater than 0. User Waypoints will show.

Runway Limits HARD/SOFT/WATER Ft:3500

3. Turn the With the “Lit” value flashing, turn the

Lit:No

LARGE knob to move to the next selection.

SMALL knob

to choose “Yes” or “No” for the runway lighting requirement.

Runway Limits HARD/SOFT/WATER Ft:3500 Lit:Yes

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4. Turn the LARGE knob to cause the runway surface type to flash. Turn the

SMALL knob to choose from

the Hard, Soft, or Water surface types. Soft refers to grass, dirt, or gravel runways. Choices include: Hard, Hard/Soft, and Hard/Soft/Water.

Runway Limits

HARD/SOFT

Ft:3500 Lit:Yes

ENTER

Controlled

Special Use

Airspace

5. Press

ENTER to save your choices or press SEL again

to disable selection and to ignore any changes you have selected.

When searching around your present position, the first ten airspaces within 100 miles are displayed. While searching for airspaces, the keys and knobs are disabled and the following display will appear.

Searching

for

Airspaces...

The information for airspaces includes: name, position in the list (1-10), type, and proximity. Proximity is indicated as either: Soon, Outside, Inside, Above, Below, or Close. Criteria for airspace searches is set in the System functions (see page 12). For proximity definitions, see page 3.

“MSL” stands for feet above Mean Sea Level. “AGL” stands for feet Above Ground Level.

KANSAS CITY 1 Class B SOON Brg 210° ½ 7.1nm

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INFO

1. Press the INFO key to view information about the airspace. Values for ceiling and floor may be any number of positive feet less than 100,000. Values may also be Unlimited, Ground, FL (Flight Level, followed by a number such as 050), Unknown, or NOTAM.

KANSAS CITY Ceil: 8000’msl Floor: GROUND

Altitude

Assist

(VNAV)

2. Turn the

SMALL knob to view more information

about the airspace.

The Nearest Airspace list is updated periodically as your aircraft moves and the following display may appear.

Re-Organizing

Airspaces

Please Wait...

Altitude Assist provides guidance for your vertical navigation needs. Altitude Assist features require the system to include either a Fuel/Air Data Sensor (F/ADS) or an altitude encoder sensor.

The features available in the Altitude Assist function are:

Set Local Altimeter value

View Encoder Altitude value

Set and activate Auto Descent Values (Ending Altitude, Distance from the Destination Waypoint, Descent Rate, and estimated speed)

Set and activate Hold Altitude and Buffer

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In the Nav function, turn the LARGE knob to view the Altitude Assist page. The diamond in the corner notes that turning the

SMALL knob will show the Encoder

Altitude, Auto Descent, End Altitude, and Hold Altitude, and Buffer values.

Altitude Assist Local Altimeter Setting 29.92" ·

Setting the Local Altimeter Value

1. While viewing the Altitude Assist page, press

SEL.

The setting value will flash. The default barometric pressure setting is 29.92".

If an Air/Data Sensor is installed and provides corrected baro-altitude, barometric altitude will be displayed instead of the altimeter setting.

Altitude Assist Local Altimeter Setting 29.92

ENTER

2. Turn the

ENTER when complete.

SMALL knob to change the values. Press

Altitude Assist Local Altimeter Setting 29.92" ·

Encoder Altitude

The altitude information received from the altitude sensor is displayed on this page if an altitude encoder or F/ADC is installed. You cannot change these values.

Encoder Altitude

2036ft

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Setting Hold Altitude and Buffer

The Hold Altitude is an altitude where you want to remain. The Buffer is the tolerance or range in altitude that you can move in vertically before a warning message is generated.

Hold Altitude

Buffer

Flight Path

SEL

ENTER

1. In the Nav function, turn the Hold Alt/Buffer page. Press Altitude value will flash.

Hold Alt 5650ft Buffer 150 ft ENT to Hold Alt

2. Turn the

3. Turn the

SMALL knob to change the value.

LARGE knob to the Buffer value. Turn the

Hold Alt 4550ft Buffer 150

ENT to Hold Alt

4. Press

ENTER to save the values. Press ENTER again

to activate the Hold Altitude.

Hold Rdy 4550ft Buffer 100ft

ENT to Cancel

LARGE knob to the

SEL. The Hold

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ENTER

5. Pressing Altitude.

ENTER again will cancel the Hold

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Auto Descent

The Auto Descent feature allows you to input a desired End Altitude, an Offset Distance from a desired Auto Descent Waypoint from the Active flight plan, a desired Feet per Minute Descent rate, and an expected Ground speed. It then automatically calculates the distance remaining in your Active flight plan to the desired Auto Descent Waypoint and, based on the calculated glide path angle, your present altitude, and the altitude you are descending to, alerts you with a message when you should begin and end your descent. A Nav item field displays information indicating how much time remains before you should begin Auto Descent, and once Auto Descent begins, whether you are above or below your intended Glide Path. Glide Path data may also be output to an optional Vertical Deviation or HSI Glide Slope Indicator.

Auto Descent

Starting Point

Auto

Descent

Slope

Auto Descent

Waypoint

Auto Descent

Offset Distance

Destination

Waypoint

End Altitude

Each time you begin to edit the Auto Descent values, the End Altitude is automatically reset to 1,000 feet over the altitude of the desired Auto Descent Waypoint, if the waypoint is an airport. Otherwise, the End Altitude automatically resets to 2,000 feet. In addition, the default Auto Descent Waypoint is automatically updated, as long as Auto Descent is OFF, to the current TO waypoint each time a waypoint sequence occurs.

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SEL

Set up your Auto-Descent by selecting:

Distance from destination waypoint (0 - 99 nm)

or Offset Distance

Ending altitude (-1,500 - 50,000’ in 50’ steps)

Descent rate (100 - 5,000’/min in 10’/min steps)

Estimated ground speed (50 - 600 kts)

1. While viewing either the Auto-Descent or End Alt page in the Altitude Assist function, press Offset Distance value will flash. Turn the

SEL. The

SMALL

knob to change the Descent Offset Distance value.

End 5nm before PDX at 1027’

500’/min 200kts

ENTER

2. Turn the field. Turn the

LARGE knob to the destination waypoint

SMALL knob (cw or ccw) to change

the field. You can choose from the remaining waypoints in your flight plan.

3. Turn the Turn the

LARGE knob to the Ending Altitude value.

SMALL knob to change the value. The

default value is 1000 ft above the airport elevation.

4. Turn the Estimated Speed with the

LARGE knob to the Descent Rate and

LARGE and SMALL

knobs. Press ENTER when you have set all of the values.

5. Turn the

SMALL knob to the Auto Descent page, if

necessary. Your recommended glide slope and ending altitude are shown. Press (ready) Auto Descent. Press

ENTER to activate

ENTER again to cancel

it.

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Parallel Track

Offset

Parallel Track Distance

FROM

WPT

This function allows you to create a parallel course offset to the left or right from your current flight plan from 0.1 to 20.0 nm. You must have FROM and TO waypoints defined. Parallel Track cannot be activated if you set a course using Direct-To. Transitions between future flight plan legs cannot have turns greater than 120 degrees. You select to place Parallel Track “In Use” or to put it on “Standby,” choose Left or Right of the current course, and the offset distance. The PTK annunciator (if installed) will turn on when Parallel Track is enabled.

Nort

DTK

TRK

Course

BRG

WPT

When Parallel Track is selected, the course line drawn on the Map pages will show the parallel course. If the Hold function is used when Parallel Track is selected, the Hold waypoint will be the phantom waypoint on the parallel offset, not the actual waypoint. Using Direct-To, loading an approach, or editing your flight plan will automatically cancel Parallel Track. A series of turns, even if less than 120°, is not allowed if the “inside” parallel tracks would overlap.

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1. In the Nav function, turn the LARGE knob to display Parallel Track.

Parallel Track Offset: Standby

RIGHT 12.4nm

SEL

ENTER

2. Press

SEL. The Offset field will flash. Two states are

available: Use or Standby. If Parallel Track is in use, “Standby” will flash. If Parallel Track is on Standby, “Use?” will flash. If the direction and distance values are what you want, press

ENTER.If

you want to change the direction or distance, turn the

LARGE knob to choose the direction or distance

fields.

Parallel Track Offset: Use?

RIGHT 12.4nm

3. After turning the turn the

SMALL knob to choose Left or Right.

LARGE knob to the direction field,

Parallel Track Offset: Standby

LEFT

4. Turn the the

SMALL knob to select the offset distance.

12.4nm

LARGE knob to the distance field. Turn

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Parallel Track Offset: Standby

LEFT 5.0

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5. Turn the LARGE knob back to the “Offset” field. Press

ENTER when the “Use?” prompt flashes to

activate Parallel Track. A “p” will appear next to

ENTER

the waypoint identifier to indicate that Parallel Track is in use. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will state that Parallel Track is in

MSG

use. Press

MSG to view the message.

Parallel Track Offset: Use?

LEFT 5.0nm

ete pCVO 00:22

0.034 “ Brg 186 46.1nm·

GPS Position The GPS Position page shows the calculated Latitude

and Longitude, as well as its Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP). The PDOP value, shown below “PDOP,” is based on the geometry of the satellites used in the position solution. A lower number is a better value than a large one. A PDOP value of 3 will provide a more reliable position fix than a value of 7.

In the Navigation function, turn the

LARGE knob to

display the GPS Position page. The PDOP value is shown in the lower, right corner (1.9 is shown here).

GPS Position

44°10.11N PDOP

123015.84W 1.9

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Countdown

Timer

SEL

The Countdown Timer allows you to set a timer that will alert you when it expires with a flashing MSG annunciator. The maximum time is 99:59:59 (hours, minutes, seconds). The default time on power up is the previous time that was entered. The factory default time is 00:03:00 (3 minutes). You can stop the timer by pressing

SEL twice while viewing the

Countdown Timer page.

1. While in the Navigation function, turn the

LARGE

knob to view the Countdown Timer page.

2. Press

SEL to start editing. The minutes value will

flash.

Countdown Timer

3. Turn the

00:03

LARGE knob to move between the time

:00

value fields.

Countdown Timer

:03:00

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ENTER

MSG

4. Turn the

SMALL knob to edit the hours, minutes, or

seconds value.

Countdown Timer

:03:00

5. Press

ENTER to start the timer with the selected

time value. You can press

SEL to reset the timer

back to the selected time.

6. After the Countdown Timer value expires, press the

MSG key to note the time out message.

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Arc Assist The Arc Assist function will help you to navigate

along an arc. In the GX50/60, Arc Assist will help you fly approaches with DME Arcs. Arc Assist can be used as a user-defined arc to avoid special use airspaces, or for conducting aerial searches using increasingly larger circles. The Arc Assist page shows the direction of the arc (left or right), the reference waypoint identifier, the desired track for the arc, and the distance to the reference waypoint.

ENTER

SEL

ENTER

Entry radial

005º

14 nm

Arc radius

The Arc Assist reference waypoint defaults to the nearest VOR unless you have already selected one. Press waypoint. Press

ENTER to accept the displayed reference

SEL to choose another reference

waypoint.

1. In the Navigation function, turn the reach the Arc Assist page. Press

LARGE knob to

ENTER to accept

the displayed reference waypoint and go to step 3 or choose another waypoint and go to step 2.

Arc Assist ref: UBG vor Press ENT or SEL

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SEL

2. Press SEL. Choose another waypoint using the

LARGE and SMALL knobs.

VOR CVO CORVALLIS facil OR USA

ENTER

3. Select the Arc direction with the

SMALL knob.

Left Arc dtk 171 ref: CVO vor Rad 005° 14.0nm·

Rght Arc dtk 351 ref: CVO vor Rad 005° 14.0nm

4. Press

ENTER to accept the selections and start

navigating.

Note

The DTK on the Arc Assist page is the no-wind heading to hold the distance shown. It is a tangent to the current radial.

Other Uses for Arc Assist

You can select the reference waypoint for the Arc Assist feature and it can be used at any time, not just during approach or terminal operations. It can also be used for difficult operations such as conducting an over water search. By establishing a user waypoint at the center of such a search area and selecting that waypoint as a DME Arc reference point, you can fly circles about that waypoint at known distances. By gradually increasing the arc distance each time you pass a specific radial, you can expand the search area. The Arc Assist feature of the Apollo GX can make this much easier.

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Waypoint

Distance Page

Waypoint ETE

Page

This page shows the cumulative distance from your current position to each waypoint in the active flight plan starting with the active leg. Turn the

SMALL

knob to view the next set of waypoints in your active flight plan. The waypoint type is shown to the left of the identifier. The allowable waypoint types are: Airport (a), Intersection (i), NDB (n), and VOR (v). The waypoint type symbol will not be shown if one of the following occurs: the waypoint identifier is unknown, it is an approach waypoint that is not one of the four used types, it is a User waypoint, the waypoint is not recognized by the current data card’s database, or the data card has been removed.

aSLE ------nm aPDX 43nm aSEA 154nm

This page displays the cumulative time in hours and minutes from your current position to each waypoint in the active flight plan, starting with the active leg. Turn the

SMALL knob to view the next page of

waypoints. The time will not be shown for the same reasons as in the Waypoint Distance page.

From-To-Next Waypoint ETA

Page

aSLE ete--:-aPDX ete00:25 aSEA ete01:32

This page displays the ETA for each waypoint in your active flight plan from your current position, starting with the active leg. Turn the

SMALL knob to view the

next page of waypoints. The time will not be shown for the same reasons as in the Waypoint Distance page, if the ground speed is zero, or if 3-D positioning is lost.

aSLE eta--:-aPDX eta12:15 aSEA eta13:32

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From/To/Next

Waypoint

aSLE

The FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoint allows you to view and/or edit a three waypoint mini-flight plan, or view two legs of your flight plan, while within the Nav function. These waypoints are like a three waypoint window into your Active Flight Plan. Changes to the FROM/TO/NEXT page change the Active Flight Plan, and vice versa. You may also Hold (sequencing suspended) or enable the TO waypoint.

Note

Your flight plan will be placed on Hold while you are editing the FROM/TO/NEXT waypoints.

WPT

aPDX

Present Po s i t i o n

WPT

vUBG

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FROM

WPT

From SLE arpt To UBG vor Next HIO arpt

Creating FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoints

A - Set the FROM Waypoint

1. While in the Navigation function, turn the LARGE knob to view the FROM/TO/NEXT page.

From ______ To ______ Next ______

SEL

ENTER

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2. Press SEL to start editing. Turn the LARGE knob to select the FROM (first) waypoint position. Turn the

SMALL knob, if necessary, so the flashing

selection shows “Ins?” (Insert). Press

ENTER.

From Ins? To ______ Next ______

3. The Waypoint Type will flash. Choose the Waypoint Type with the

SMALL knob.

AIRPORT AAF APALACHIOCOLA city FL USA

4. Turn the

LARGE knob to the first character of the

waypoint name. The first character of the waypoint name will flash. Turn the

SMALL knob to select the

desired character.

AIRPORT EAA EAGLE city AK USA

5. Turn the to the next character. Turn the

LARGE knob clockwise one click to move

SMALL knob to

select the desired character. Continue to select additional characters.

AIRPORT EUF EUFAULA city AL USA

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6. Turn the LARGE knob clockwise one click to move to the next character. Turn the

SMALL knob to

select the desired character. Continue to select the needed characters.

AIRPORT EUG EUGENE city OR USA

ENTER

SEL

ENTER

7. Press

ENTER when you have selected the desired

waypoint.

From EUG arpt To ______ Next ______

B - Set the TO Waypoint

1. Press SEL and move to the TO waypoint with the

LARGE knob. The insert (Ins?) choice will flash.

Press

ENTER and then select the TO waypoint as

you did for the FROM waypoint.

From EUG arpt To Ins? Next ______

2. After selecting a TO waypoint, press

ENTER.

From EUG arpt To SLE Next ______

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C - Set the NEXT Waypoint

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SEL

ENTER

SEL

1. Press SEL and move to the NEXT waypoint with the

LARGE knob. The insert (Ins?) choice will

flash. Press

ENTER and then select the NEXT

waypoint as you did for the FROM and TO waypoints.

From EUG arpt To SLE Next Ins?

2. After selecting a NEXT waypoint, press ENTER.

From EUG arpt To SLE arpt Next HIO arpt

D - Editing FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoints

1. While in the Navigation function, turn the LARGE knob to view the FROM/TO/NEXT page. Press

SEL to start editing.

From EUG arpt To SLE arpt Next Chg?

arpt

2. Turn the

LARGE knob to select the FROM, TO, or

NEXT waypoint field to edit.

From EUG arpt To Chg?

arpt

Next HIO arpt

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ENTER

SEL

3. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the type of editing you want to do. The flashing selection will ask you to choose between Ins (Insert), Chg (Change), or Del (Delete). The TO waypoint can also be placed on Hold. Press

ENTER when you have selected the

editing option. When a waypoint is deleted, its position will be replaced by dashes. The Chg and Ins choices will allow you to select a new waypoint as used in the previous examples.

Placing the TO Waypoint on Hold

1. Press

SEL and move to the TO designation with the

LARGE knob. You can also place the TO waypoint

on hold by pressing the external

GPS/SEQ) button, when it is installed. You can also

WPT SEQ (or

place a waypoint on Hold in the Flight Plan or FROM/TO/NEXT functions. The HOLD annunciator will light when it is installed to indicate that automatic waypoint sequencing is suspended.

From EUG arpt Hold?

SLE arpt

Next HIO arpt

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ENTER

2. Turn the

SMALL knob to choose “Hold?” or “To?”

Placing the TO waypoint on Hold suspends waypoint sequencing.

From EUG arpt To?

SLE arpt

Next HIO arpt

3. Press

ENTER.

From EUG arpt Hold SLE arpt Next HIO arpt

Reverse the operation to return to normal sequencing.

Navigation Basics

Using

Direct-To

Pressing the DIRECT-TO key sets your present position as the FROM location. When using the Direct-To function, the FROM waypoint identifier is overwritten with the word “Direct.” If you remove the Direct-To position with the Del? option, the old FROM waypoint is returned to that position. If you edit the FROM position, Direct-To navigation will be replaced by the new entered waypoint.

WPT

Present Po s i t i o n

Direct-To

Route

FROM

Direct-To Waypoint

Direct-To Defaults

When you press

DIRECT-TO, the default waypoint

shown will be the current TO waypoint in the Nav or Flight Plan functions or the waypoint displayed in the Database or Info functions.

Function DIRECT-TO Waypoint Default

Nav

Database

Flight Plan

Info

Current TO waypoint Displayed waypoint Displayed leg TO waypoint Displayed waypoint

You can always select a different Direct-To waypoint, but the default is a useful starting point. While viewing the default waypoint, press then

ENTER to navigate directly to that waypoint.

DIRECT-TO and

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Navigation Basics

Direct-To Operation

1. Press the

DIRECT-TO key. The waypoint type will

flash.

AIRPORT HIO PORTLAND city OR USA

2. Select the new destination (TO) waypoint using the

SMALL and LARGE knobs.

AIRPORT MMV MC MINNVILLE city OR USA

ENTER

Direct-To Examples

3. Press

ENTER.

The following three examples provide some of the more common ways that you can use the powerful Direct-To function.

Center the CDI

After changing your course to avoid weather, an obstacle, or being directed, you may need to reset your course to center your CDI to continue navigating to your intended TO waypoint.

MMV

Leg 2

SLE

Leg 1

Direct-To Course

Before After

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EUG

Present Position

CDI

Navigation Basics

1. You flew to the right to avoid a storm cloud and

your CDI tells you to fly left, but you still have the same TO waypoint. Press

DIRECT-TO. Your

current TO waypoint is displayed and the Waypoint Type will flash.

AIRPORT SLE SALEM city OR USA

2. Press

ENTER

present position to your desired TO waypoint. Your CDI will now be centered, as you are “on course.”

Enter a New Waypoint into a Flight Plan

While on a flight plan, you may want to temporarily go to a new waypoint to look at something or you may be directed by ATC. By using Direct-To, you can add this new waypoint into your existing flight plan. This way your flight plan is essentially unchanged, but you were still able to react quickly to new conditions.

Make sure your Direct-To Entry Option is set to “Never Clears,” or your active flight plan will be deleted if the Direct-To waypoint isn’t in your active flight plan. See page 8 for details.

Before Adding Direct-To Waypoint

Leg 2

HIO

ENTER. You will now fly direct from your

Note

After Adding Direct-To Waypoint

Leg 3

DLS

Leg 2

HIO

DLS

MMV

Leg 1

SLE

MMV (Direct-To Waypoint)

Leg 1

SLE

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Navigation Basics

FPL

1. While on the first leg of your active flight plan, you find out that you need to make another stop on the way but you don’t want to change the rest of your plan. Press plan, turn the

FPL. While viewing the Active flight

SMALL knob to the first leg.

SLE to HIO

1** 345° 37.8nm

arpt arpt

ENTER

FPL

2. Press

DIRECT-TO. Select the desired waypoint

using the

LARGE and SMALL knobs.

AIRPORT MMV MC MINNVILLE city OR USA

3. Press

ENTER. The Nav function will now be

displayed with your new TO waypoint (MMV).

ete aMMV 00:20

0.011 “ Brg 321 15.6nm·

4. Check your active flight plan pages. Press Turn the

SMALL knob, if necessary. Note that your

current leg now shows a direct flight to MMV.

direct to MMV

1** 321° 16.5nm

—— arpt

FPL.

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5. Turn the

SMALL knob one click cw to check the

next leg. Note that your flight plan continues to HIO as your original plan did. You have inserted a new leg using the Direct-To function.

MMV to HIO

2* 003° 22.2nm

arpt arpt

Navigation Basics

Direct-To OBS Pressing the DIRECT-TO key twice starts the OBS

desired track editor. OBS Desired Track allows entry of a desired track to or from the current TO waypoint. The current desired track in the navigation pages will be replaced by the OBS Desired Track value entered. You may also select the reference waypoint from your active flight plan. Waypoint sequencing is normally set as manual. When an approach is enabled, you may select either manual or automatic. You may wish to select manual sequencing so you may disable sequencing if you will be in a holding pattern that will cause you to continually cross the TO waypoint.

When your GX is configured to receive information from the SL30 Nav/Comm, the OBS Desired Track field is coupled to your HSI/CDI. Your HSI/CDI is being read by the SL30 at the same time. Rotating the control on your HSI/CDI will update the OBS Desired Track on your Apollo GX. You can override the HSI/CDI input to your Apollo GX by using the concentric knobs of the GX as described below.

D D

1. Press

DIRECT-TO twice. The first character of the

Desired Track value will flash. Turn the

SMALL

knob to change the value.

OBS DTK: 100° MMV arpt man brg 000 dtk 000

2. Turn the character. Turn the

LARGE knob to move to the next

SMALL knob to change the

value. You may also select the reference waypoint from your flight plan waypoints.

OBS DTK: 115° MMV arpt man brg 000 dtk 000

3. When an approach is enabled, you may also select between manual or automatic waypoint sequencing. Setting sequencing to manual is useful in the case where a holding pattern would allow frequent sequencing and waypoint alerts.

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Navigation Basics

ENTER

4. Press ENTER when the choices are selected.

Turn

Anticipation

Aircraft Present Position

The Apollo GX will provide information for you to smoothly transition from one flight plan leg to another. Turns are drawn on the moving map. You will receive a message about ten seconds before the turn. The message will count down to the beginning of the turn. The message shown below indicates that you are arriving at the SLE waypoint, the next leg desired track is 93°, and you should start your turn in about nine seconds.

Arrival: SLE Dtk 093° Start Turn in 9

Standard Turn Operation

While you are in the turn, the desired track and cross track are determined based on the turn. Turns are made at three degrees per second if the ground speed is under 250 knots. If ground speed is greater than 250 knots, the turn rate is set at 1.5 degrees per second.

SLE

Route Line

MMV

44S

SLE

7S5

Turn Anticipation

Curves

6S4

010

24.2

Route Line

If turn angle is greater than 120º, the turn will start well before reaching the waypoint

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Turn anticipation is not shown if the end of the turn extends beyond the beginning of the next anticipated turn. That is, if the two waypoints are too close, turn anticipation will not be shown. Turn anticipation curves are only drawn when the turn is greater than 5°. If the turn is greater than 120°, the Apollo GX will generate a step turn message prior to the waypoint.

Navigation Basics

Turn anticipation will not be available when sequencing is on Hold; for the MAP or MAHP of an approach; or for the “flyover” waypoints in an approach.

Wind and Turn Anticipation

The graphic Turn Anticipation curve drawn on the map display is based on your current ground speed. Once you enter the turn, the graphic curve is no longer updated. You may need to increase or decrease your standard rate turn to compensate for wind. If your installation includes a GPSS autopilot interface, the Apollo GX will monitor your progress throughout the turn and send corrections to the autopilot. Wind conditions requiring steeper than maximum bank angles may result in overshooting the new course line.

GPSS GPS Steering (GPSS) information is provided by

your Apollo GX when setup with a properly installed autopilot. An autopilot guided by information from your Apollo GX will be more accurate, faster responding, and smoother than using a CDI. GPSS works with the Flight Plan and Turn Anticipation features to have your avionic equipment do more of the work for you.

Standard GPSS Operation

Operating your Apollo GX with an autopilot is simple:

1) Select a waypoint or flight plan in the Apollo GX.

2) Select GPSS mode on the autopilot or on the HDG/GPSS selector switch (see your autopilot operating instructions).

3) Fly. Your Apollo GX will direct the autopilot.

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Navigation Basics

Approach GPSS Operation

When the autopilot is directed by GPSS, there are few considerations when flying an approach.

GPSS information will not be provided after you

pass the MAP. You need to follow the directions published on the approach plate.

When directed to the MAHP, use the Direct-To

function. GPSS information will now once again be provided to the autopilot.

Certain waypoints within an approach may be

coded as “Fly-over” waypoints. Fly-over waypoints must be overflown before starting your turn to the next waypoint. A turn anticipation curve will not be drawn for these Fly-over waypoints. The GPSS information from your Apollo GX will handle this automatically.

GPSS Rules

There a few rules for providing valid GPSS information to your autopilot. Your autopilot should indicate when GPSS information is valid/invalid. Refer to your autopilot operating instructions for details.

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Apollo GX Information

Your ground speed must be more than 5 kts

You are navigating to a waypoint (flight plan or direct-to)

You are on the TO side of the waypoint

You are not executing Missed Approach procedures

Autopilot Information

Horizontal bank output from the Apollo GX to the autopilot is limited to 30° or less

Turn rate is 3°/sec at speeds less than 250 kts Turn rate is 1.5°/sec at speeds greater than 250 kts

Navigation Basics

Tuned Station When your Apollo GX is connected to and configured

to communicate with an Apollo SL30 Nav/Comm, your Apollo GX will provide information about the VOR or Localizer tuned by the SL30. The Apollo SL30 with SW version 1.2, or later, sends the Tuned Station information once every second. Earlier versions of the SL30 only sends data when the frequency is changed. If the Apollo GX shows a different frequency than is shown on the SL30, press the

F/F key on the SL30 to synchronize the units.

Reach the Tuned Station display, as shown below, by pressing

NAV and turning the LARGE knob. The tuned

station identifier and its frequency are shown, as well as the distance to it from your present position and your current ground speed. The Distance, Speed, and Time to waypoint information is sent by the Apollo GX for display on your Apollo SL30. The pilot should verify the station identification prior to navigation use.

Nav Ident: vUBG Freq: 117.40

13.5nm 200kts

Tuning to a VOR

The selected VOR frequency on the SL30 is sent to your Apollo GX. The Apollo GX searches its database for a unique identifier for that frequency within 200 nm of your position. If a unique match is found, the selected VOR identifier, frequency, the distance from your present position, and your ground speed are shown on the Apollo GX display. The Apollo GX will send Distance, Speed, and Time to waypoint information to the SL30. If no frequency is found, or two or more are found, within 200 nm, no information will be displayed. All VORs are utilized, even those without TACAN or DME. Once a VOR is identified it will continue to be tracked even beyond 200 nm.

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Navigation Basics

Tuning to a Localizer

When the connected SL30 is tuned to a Localizer frequency, the SL30 sends the decoded Localizer identifier to the Apollo GX. The Apollo GX searches its LOC-DME database for an identifier match. If the Localizer is found to be a co-located LOC-DME, the Apollo GX will provide Distance, Speed, and Time information to the SL30 and for the Tuned Station page on the GX.

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Moving Map Functions

)

Moving Map Functions

Press the MAP key to reach the Moving Map function and view the progress of your flight on a graphic display. Your present position, nearby waypoints, and special use airspaces display options are user-selectable. Three main pages are available in the Moving Map function: full screen map, split screen with map and Nav info, Search & Rescue (SAR) when selected, and map setups.

Turn LARGE Knob

Map+Nav

(+ Comm GX60/65)

Full Screen

Map

Map +

Nav Info

Map

Only

* When enabled

SAR Map*

Press Smart Key

Grid

Marker

Pattern

Map

Setup

Route Line, Map Orient,

& Map Reference

Symbol & ID Setup

Track History (On, Save By, Interval)

Track History (Strategy, Clear, % Used

Airspace Setup

Turn SMALL Knob

Airspace Buffers

ATC Ring

Airspace Types (B, C, MOA, Training, Unknown, Alert, Caution, Danger, Restricted, Prohibited, & Warning)

SAR Setup*

SAR Position*

The full screen map page of the Moving Map function shows a graphic map of the aircraft position, nearby user-selected waypoints, airspaces, track history, and your route. The aircraft position is shown by an airplane symbol near the center of the display. The TO waypoint identifier is shown in reversed text on the upper left corner. The bearing from your current position to the TO waypoint is shown on the upper right corner. The map scale is shown in the lower left corner. The distance from the current position to the TO waypoint is shown in the lower right corner.A5nm“ATC Ring” can be drawn around airports that have a control tower.

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Moving Map Functions

TO Waypoint Identifier

Route Line

Waypoint Location Symbol

Map Scale

Controls

Special Use Airspace Sector

Waypoint Identifier

Present Position Symbol

Special Use Airspace Outer Ring

Bearing to the TO Waypoint

ATC Ring

- approx. 5 nm Radius

Distance to the TO Waypoint

The LARGE knob moves to different pages of the Map function and selects waypoints when scanning. The

SMALL knob changes the map scale.

Waypoint Type Keys

The smart keys select the display of the waypoint types. The waypoint types selectable from the map view are: Airports, VORs, Intersections, User-defined, and NDBs. Press the smart key to control the display of the waypoint type. There are three selections possible: waypoint identifier and location symbol, location symbol only, and off. Pressing the smart key subsequent times will control which selection is made. The change will also be displayed on the map setup pages.

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APT

A solid, reversed waypoint type annunciator above the smart key means the waypoint identifier and location symbol will both be displayed. A bold outline of the waypoint type annunciator will show only a symbol on the waypoint location. A thin outline around the waypoint type means that it is turned off and no information for that waypoint type will be displayed on the map.

Waypoint List Keys

The Waypoint List smart key shows a number. Press the key to scroll through the list of available waypoint types available for selection.

Moving Map Functions

Waypoint Scan Key

The Waypoint Scan smart key allows you to select an airport to get information about while viewing the map.

SCAN

INFO

SCAN

MAP

1. Press the

2. Turn the

SCAN smart key.

LARGE knob to highlight the desired

waypoint identifier.

3. Press

INFO to get information about the waypoint.

Press

INFO to return to the map display. You may

also press

DIRECT-TO and then ENTER to go

direct-to the highlighted airport.

4. Press the

SCAN key again to return the LARGE knob

to normal operation.

Map Scale

The Map Scaling is controlled by turning the

SMALL

knob while viewing the map. The map scale value shown is the vertical height of the screen in nautical miles. Map scale choices in nautical miles are: 0.1, 0.2,

0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250,

and auto. The auto selection automatically adjusts the map scale so the “TO” remains on the display until the aircraft passes over the waypoint.

1. Press

2. Turn the

MAP.

SMALL knob to adjust the map scale.

Map and Nav

Info

3. Turn the

LARGE knob to view the other Map

function displays.

The Map and Nav Info page of the Map function provides a split screen showing the moving map and selected navigation information. The navigation information provided on the right side of the display includes: the current TO waypoint identifier, distance and bearing to the TO waypoint from your current position, ground speed, aircraft current track, and the map scale.

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Moving Map Functions

ance&

Route Line

Your Present Position

Cross Track Error Dist

Direction

Map Setup

TO Waypoint Identifier

Special Use Airspace

Distance to the TO Waypoint

TOWaypoint Identifier

aPDX

44.2

123

nm kt

005

006

brg trk

0.01> 30

Ground Speed

Bearing to the TO Waypoint

Current Track

Map Scale

The map setup function allows you to select the route line, map orientation, waypoint types that will be displayed, airspace type, and special use airspaces, as well as what airspace alerts will appear when an airspace is penetrated.

Route Line

A Route Line can be drawn for the legs of the active route when the selection is turned on. A route line is not drawn for procedure turns.

Route Line

093

Bearing to the TO Waypoint

a6S4

ATC Ring

MMV

44S

Route Line

Map Scale

SEL

RTE

4-4

SLE

7S5

1. In the Map function, turn the the Map Setup page. Press

6S4

24.2

LARGE knob to reach

SEL to start selection of

the Route Line. The Route Line selection will flash. Or, press the RTE smart key to toggle through the choices.

Route Line:On Map Orient:North Map Ref:Plane ·

Distance to the TO Waypoint

Moving Map Functions

2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose On or Off.

ENTER

SEL

3. Press

ENTER when you made your selection, or

turn the

LARGE knob to the next item.

Map Orient

The Map Orient selection allows you to choose how the top of the map display is oriented.

North Up - The display is oriented so that vertical

lines on the map are aligned with magnetic north. The aircraft symbol is centered in the display and will point towards the direction you are flying.

DTK Up - The Desired Track for the current flight

plan leg is the top of the display. The aircraft symbol is at the bottom of the display and will point towards the direction you are flying.

Track Up - The direction that your aircraft is moving

towards is at the top of the display. The aircraft symbol is at the bottom of the display.

1. In the Map function, turn the the Map Setup page. Press

LARGE knob to reach

SEL. Turn the LARGE

knob to choose Map Orient for selection. Or, press the Map Orient (ORI) key to toggle through the choices.

ORI

ENTER

Route Line:On Map Orient:North Map Ref:Plane ·

2. Turn the

SMALL knob to choose North, DTK, or

Track.

3. Press

ENTER when you made your selection, or

turn the

LARGE knob to the next item.

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Moving Map Functions

Map Reference

The Map Reference selection allows you to choose either the Destination Waypoint (Dest) or your current position with an airplane icon (Plane) as the center point of the Moving Map display.

SEL

REF

ENTER

1. In the Map function, turn the the Map Setup page. Press flash. Turn the

LARGE knob to choose Map Ref for

LARGE knob to reach

SEL. The value will

selection. Or, press the Map Reference (REF) smart key to toggle through the choices.

Route Line:On Map Orient:North Map Ref:Plane

2. Turn the Press

SMALL knob to choose Dest or Plane.

ENTER after completing your choices. It is not

necessary to press

ENTER if you used the smart key.

Identifier and Waypoint Type Selection

The Identifier & Waypoint Type page allows you to choose the type of waypoint identifiers that will be displayed on the moving map. You may control the look of your map screen for each type of waypoint by choosing to show the symbol and Identifier, symbol only, or to turn that type of waypoint “Off.” The symbol for each waypoint type is shown in each selection. When “Off” is selected, no symbol or identifier will be displayed for that waypoint type. You may use the “smart” keys to toggle through the selections. The “smart” keys always allow you to select their waypoint type while viewing the MAP display. Note that an airport with a runway of 0 length will not appear on either the nearest list, or on the map if a length is set for the runway limit. See page 12 for details on Runway Limits.

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Moving Map Functions

Note

Waypoints that are in an active flight plan will show up on the moving map even if its waypoint type is set as “Off.”

SEL

1. In the Map function, turn the the Map Setup page. Turn the Identifier & Waypoint Type page. Press

LARGE knob to reach

SMALL knob to the

SEL to start

editing the waypoint types.

APT:¿ID INT:+ID VOR:ÂID NDB:ÁID Usr:ÀID

2. Turn the that you want to edit. Turn the

LARGE knob to choose the waypoint type

SMALL knob to

choose symbol and identifier (ID), symbol only, or “Off.” In this example, the flashing (underlined) selection would show both the symbol and identifier for intersections.

APT:¿ID INT:+ID VOR:ÂID NDB:ÁID Usr:ÀID

3. Turn the

SMALL knob to select the combination

you want shown on the Map display. In this example, only the symbol (+) will be shown on the Map display for Intersections.

ENTER

APT:¿ID INT:+ VOR:ÂID NDB:ÁID Usr:ÀID

4. Press

ENTER when you have completed your

selections, or turn the

LARGE knob to the next item.

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Moving Map Functions

Track History

Your Apollo GX can store a record of its progress in memory that will be shown on the display. The Track History is shown as a series of points on the display following the path of the plane icon. Track history may be recorded by time or by distance at a selected interval. You may also select the Strategy for storing the track history points. The Full strategy choice means that track points will be stored until memory is full. Subsequent track points will not be stored. The Forever strategy will overwrite previous track points when memory is full. The Clear Track selection allows you to clear the existing track history memory whenever you select Yes. The %used value shows the percentage of track history used.

Track History Recording Points

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SEL

Track History function has two pages where you may set the following options:

Track History On/Off

Save by Distance/Time

Interval for saving Track History

Strategy (Full/Forever)

Percentage of memory used (status only)

1. In the Map function, turn the the Map Setup page. Turn the first Track History page. Press the waypoint types. Pressing the keys toggle the available options. Pressing the

LARGE knob to reach

SMALL knob to the SEL to start editing

TRK and SAV smart

INTV

smart key enables selection of the interval value.

Trk History:Off Save By:Distance Interval:0.5

Moving Map Functions

ENTER

SEL

2. Turn the

3. Turn the the

4. Turn the the

SMALL knob to select On or Off.

LARGE knob to the Save By option. Turn

SMALL knob to choose Distance or Time.

LARGE knob to the Interval option. Turn

SMALL knob to choose the Interval value. If you

chose to Save By Distance, select a distance between 0.1 and 10.0 nm. If you chose Save By Time, select a time between 1 sec. (00:01) and 10 minutes (10:00).

5. Press

ENTER when you have completed your

selections.

6. Turn the Track History page. Press

SMALL knob clockwise to the second

SEL to start selection or

press the appropriate smart key. The Strategy value will flash. Turn the

SMALL knob to change the

value.

Strategy:Full Clear Track:No %used:12

ENTER

7. Turn the Turn the

LARGE knob to the Clear Track option.

SMALL knob to choose Yes to clear

(delete) existing Track History or No to leave existing Track History in place. If you select Yes for Clear Track, the %used value will return to zero.

8. Press

ENTER when you have completed your

selections.

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Moving Map Functions

Airspace Setup

The Airspace Setup selections allows you to turn Airspace notification (Alerts) or map display of Airspaces On or Off, select the distance and time buffers for airspace alerts, turn ATC rings On or Off, and to choose the Airspace types that will be used. Airspace alerts will not be given during an approach.

SEL

ENTER

1. In the Map function, turn the

LARGE knob to reach

the Route Line/Map Orient page. Then, turn the

SMALL knob two clicks clockwise. The Airspace

Setup page is shown.

Airspace Setup Map : ON Alerts: ON

2. Turn the

SMALL knob to view the pages for Airspace

Setup. On this page you may select whether Airspaces are shown on the Map display or whether Airspace Alerts are provided. Press Map choice will flash. Turn the

SEL to start selection. The

SMALL knob to select

On or Off. The Map (MAP) and Alert (ALE) “smart” keys also select the options.

Airspace Setup Map : Off Alerts: Off

3. Turn the

LARGE knob to move to the Alerts choice.

This sets the Alert value for all airspaces. If set to ON, each airspace alert may be set separately. Setting Alerts OFF turns off all airspace alerts. Turn the

SMALL

knob to select On or Off. Press ENTER after completing your choices. Airspace alerts are automatically disabled when an approach is enabled.

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Airspace Setup Map : On Alerts: On

Moving Map Functions

Airspace Buffers

Three values may be adjusted for Airspace Buffers for determining CLOSE information: distance, elevation, and time. CLOSE distance may be from 0 to 99 nm at one nm intervals. Altitude values are from 0 to 9900 feet in 100 foot intervals. Time values are from 0 to 20 minutes in one minute intervals. From the Map Setup page, turn the

SMALL knob three clicks cw to reach

the Airspace Buffers page.

SEL

ENTER

1. While viewing the Airspace Buffer page, press The distance value will flash.

Airspace Buffers Dist Alt Time

nm 500’ 10min

2. Turn the change. Turn the

LARGE knob to select the desired value to

SMALL knob to change the value.

Airspace Buffers Dist Alt Time

2nm 5

3. Press

00’ 10min

ENTER when the desired values have been

selected.

Airspace Buffers Dist Alt Time

2nm 200’ 10min

SEL.

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Moving Map Functions

ATC Ring Selection

When this choice is turned ON,a5nmradius artificial “ATC Ring” is drawn on the Map display around airports that have a control tower. From the Map Setup page, turn the to reach the ATC Ring selection page.

1. While viewing the ATC Ring page, press SEL to

SEL

start selection.

2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose ON or OFF. Press

ENTER after completing your selection.

ENTER

Airspace Selections

The Airspaces available for selection are: Class B (Off, Outer, or Sector), Class C (Off, Outer, or Sector), MOA, Training, Unknown, Alert, Caution, Danger, Restricted, Prohibited, and Warning. You may select ON or OFF for map display and alerts for each Airspace type.

SMALL knob four clicks cw

5 nm ATC Rings Map : Off

5 nm ATC Rings Map : On

Outer Sector

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Moving Map Functions

The Outer selection refers to the outline of the outside ring extended from the ground on up. Selecting Outer will be useful to VFR pilots who wish to avoid all airspaces. The sector selection refers to the outside edges of the sector from the ground on up unless you have altitude input which then allows for 3-dimensional information. The Sector selection is the default setting and is most useful for IFR flight. An airspace will appear in the Nearest list even if the map or alert selections are set to off. The Map (MAP) and Alert (ALE) “smart” keys also select the options.

SEL

1. While viewing the Map Setup page, turn the knob to the Airspace Setup page. Turn the SMALL knob to view the desired Airspace selection page.

Class B Airspace Map : Off Alert : Off

2. Press

SEL to activate selection. Turn the SMALL

knob to change the selection.

Class B Airspace Map : Sector Alert : Off

3. Turn the Turn the

LARGE knob to move to the next selection.

SMALL knob to select your choice.

Class B Airspace Map : Sector Alert : Outer

SMALL

ENTER

4. Press ENTER after making the selection. Turn the

SMALL knob to view the other Airspace pages.

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Moving Map Functions

Search and

Rescue

GRD

MRK

PAT

TO Waypoint Identifier

Grid Number

Map Scale

When activated, the Search and Rescue (SAR) feature allows a simplified, automated method of performing search patterns. The search patterns supported include parallel line, creeping line, and expanding square. A line showing the route of the pattern may also be displayed on the screen of your GX. Patterns can be based on two grid types: aeronautical sectional charts (US) and a Lat/Lon grid system (Basic). The grid system can be displayed on the Moving Map, as well as the search pattern.

Search and Rescue Map Description

The Search and Rescue map page is essentially the same as the regular full map with the addition of the SAR features. However, at various zoom levels, underlying waypoint information will not be shown to allow for the display of SAR information. Smart keys control the Grid Lines (GRD), mark a position with a new User waypoint (MRK), and select a search pattern (PAT).

aTTD

391

423

Plane Reference Icon

392

424

GRD4MSG PATMRK

393

425

010

394

426

27.3

Bearing to the TO Waypoint

Quarter Grid Letter

Distance to the TO Waypoint

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Moving Map Functions

Grid Line Display

While viewing the Search and Rescue (SAR) map page, you can choose how the grid lines are displayed. Press the

GRD smart key to change the Grid line view.

Grid line selection options are slightly different for the two grid types, US and Basic. As you zoom out to approximately 40nm the grid lines will be removed.

US Grid Type

The US Grid selection is based on sectional charts as shown in the Sectional chart table.

GRD - No grid lines GRD 1 - Section lines GRD 2 - Section lines and section number GRD 3 - Section lines, section number,

and quarter section lines

GRD 4 - Section lines, section number, quarter

section lines, and quarter section letters

aTTD

010

GRID1

GRID2

GRID3

GRID4

aTTD

391

423

SAR000

SAR003

SAR002

392391

SAR000

SAR003

SAR002

392391

SAR000

SAR003

SAR002

392

SAR000

SAR003

424

SAR002

425424

393

425

27.3

010

394393

426423

27.3

010

394393

426423

27.3

010

394

426

27.3

Map Display Grid Lines No Grid Number

Map Display Grid Lines Grid Numbers

Map Display Grid Lines Grid Numbers Quarter Grid Lines

Map Display Grid Lines Grid Numbers Quarter Grid Lines Quarter Grid Letters

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Basic Grid Type

GRD – No grid lines GRD1–60minute grid lines GRD2–30minute grid lines GRD3–15minute grid lines

Search and Rescue Map Setup Page

The SAR Map Setup page provides selection of SAR Map (Off/On), Grid Type (US/Basic), and the Position (area of operation).

46º

45º

30’

15’

124

a b

c d

30’ 15’

123

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SEL

1. From the Map Setup Page, turn the

SMALL knob

counterclockwise two clicks to the SAR Map Setup page.

Sar Map :Off Grid Type:US Position :SEA

2. Press

SEL to allow selection of the Search and

Rescue feature. Turn the

SMALL knob to set the

SAR Map value to ON or OFF. When SAR Map is set to ON, the SAR Map will be available. When set to OFF, the SAR Map will not be shown. The

SAR smart key toggles SAR Map On or Off.

3. Turn the

LARGE knob to Grid Type. Turn the

SMALL knob to choose US or Basic. The US Grid

Type Position is based on sectional aeronautical chart grids. The Basic Grid Position is based on Lat/Lon positions. The

GRD smart key toggles

between US or Basic.

Moving Map Functions

4. Turn the LARGE knob to Position. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the position information. If you selected the US Grid type, choose the desired sectional name with the

SMALL knob or the POS

smart key. See the following Sectional Aeronautical Chart Grids table for the location nearest you operation.

For the Basic Grid type, select the Position

quadrant (NW, SW, NE, or SE) with the

SMALL

knob or the POS smart key. Quadrant lines are defined by the Equator, Prime Meridian, and the International Date Line. For example, the continental U.S. Would be in the NW quadrant, Denmark would be in the NE quadrant, Buenos Aires, Argentina is in the SW quadrant, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is in the SE quadrant.

ENTER

Sar Map :On Grid Type:Basic Position :NW

3. Press

4. Now, turn the

ENTER.

LARGE knob ccw to the SAR Map

page.

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Set the SAR Position (Basic Grid Type)

1. If you selected the Basic Grid Type, you need to set the SAR Position. From the SAR Map Setup page turn the Position page. The SAR Position page only appears when the Basic Grid Type is selected. The Position location refers to the LAT/LON of the southeast starting corner for the selected grid.

50º

40º

SMALL knob clockwise to the SAR

120º130º

One degree grid square

SAR Position Reference Point (i.e. Lat 40 and Lon 120

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SEL

ENTER

SAR Position Latitude :40 Longitude:120

2. Press

SEL and use the SMALL and LARGE knobs to

set the grid position. The

LAT and LON smart keys

activate selection of the Lat and Lon coordinates. Coordinates are selected in 10º increments.

3. Press

ENTER.

Moving Map Functions

Sectional Aeronautical Chart Grids

Chart Ident North

Seattle SEA 49°00N 44°30N 125°00W 117°00W 576 32 Great Falls GTF 49°00N 44°30N 117°00W 109°00W 576 32 Billings BIL 49°00N 44°30N 109°00W 101°00W 576 32 Twin Cities MSP 49°00N 44°30N 101°00W 93°00W 576 32 Green Bay GRB 48°15N 44°00N 93°00W 85°00W 544 32 Lake Huron LHN 48°00N 44°00N 85°00W 77°00W 512 32 Montreal MON 48°00N 44°00N 77°00W 69°00W 512 32 Halifax HFX 48°00N 44°00N 69°00W 61°00W 512 32 Klamath Falls LMT 44°30N 40°00N 125°00W 117°00W 576 32 Salt Lake City SLC 44°30N 40°00N 117°00W 109°00W 576 32 Cheyenne CYS 44°30N 40°00N 109°00W 101°00W 576 32 Omaha OMA 44°30N 40°00N 101°00W 93°00W 576 32 Chicago ORD 44°00N 40°00N 93°00W 85°00W 512 32 Detroit DET 44°00N 40°00N 85°00W 77°00W 512 32 New York NYC 44°00N 40°00N 77°00W 69°00W 512 32 San Francisco SFO 40°00N 36°00N 125°00W 118°00W 448 28 Las Vegas LAS 40°00N 35°45N 118°00W 111°00W 476 28 Denver DEN 40°00N 35°45N 111°00W 104°00W 476 28 Wichita ICT 40°00N 36°00N 104°00W 97°00W 448 28 Kansas City MKC 40°00N 36°00N 97°00W 90°00W 448 28 St. Louis STL 40°00N 36°00N 91°00W 84°00W 448 28 Cincinnati LUK 40°00N 36°00N 85°00W 78°00W 448 28 Washington DCA 40°00N 36°00N 79°00W 72°00W 448 28 Los Angeles LAX 36°00N 32°00N 121°30W 115°00W 416 26 Phoenix PHX 35°45N 31°15N 116°00W 109°00W 504 28 Albuquerque ABQ 36°00N 32°00N 109°00W 102°00W 448 28 Dallas-

Ft. Worth Memphis MEM 36°00N 32°00N 95°00W 88°00W 448 28 Atlanta ATL 36°00N 32°00N 88°00W 81°00W 448 28 Charlotte CLT 36°00N 32°00N 81°00W 75°00W 384 24 El Paso ELP 36°00N 28°00N 109°00W 103°00W 384 24 San Antonio SAT 32°00N 28°00N 103°00W 97°00W 384 24 Houston HOU 32°00N 28°00N 97°00W 91°00W 384 24 New Orleans MSY 32°00N 28°00N 91°00W 85°00W 384 24 Jacksonville JAX 32°00N 28°00N 85°00W 79°00W 384 24 Brownsville BRO 28°00N 24°00N 103°00W 97°00W 384 24 Miami MIA 28°00N 24°00N 83°00W 77°00W 384 24

Grid Limit

GSW 36°00N 32°00N 102°00W 95°00W 448 28

South

Grid Limit

West Grid

Limit

East Grid

Limit

Total

Grids

Grids/

Row

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Moving Map Functions

Selecting A Pattern

Three pattern types provide you with the ability to perform a search that best suits your needs. The three types include Parallel Line, Creeping Line, and Expanding Square.

PAT

ENTER

PAT

1. While viewing the SAR Map page, press the (Pattern) smart key.

2. Turn the type. Press

SMALL knob to select the desired pattern

ENTER to choose the pattern and to start

selecting the available options.

Parallel Line

Search Page Press ENTER

3. Select the desired options and press

4. Press

ENTER to activate the search pattern. You will

ENTER.

automatically return to the SAR Map page. The PAT annunciator above the smart key will be highlighted.

5. Press

PAT again to disable the search pattern. The

PAT annunciator above the smart key will no longer be highlighted.

PAT

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Moving Map Functions

Parallel Line Search Pattern

The Parallel Line search pattern selection allows you to create a search pattern along parallel lines based on an established grid.

Start Point

34 7 8 1112

PAT

ENTER

SEL

12569 101

Select grid

Set spacing

Set direction

Activate pattern

1. While viewing the SAR Map page, press the smart key.

2. Turn the pattern type, if necessary. Press

3. Press

SMALL knob to select the Parallel Line

ENTER.

SEL to start editing the Grid selection. The

first character will flash.

Grid (US):453C1 Spacing :0.5 Direction :N / S

PAT

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4. Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select the desired Grid.

ENTER

PAT

5. Turn the the

LARGE knob to the Spacing option. Turn

SMALL knob to select the desired pattern

spacing. You may select between 0.2 and 9.9 nm.

6. Turn the option. Turn the

LARGE knob to the Direction of Travel

SMALL knob to select the desired

Direction of Travel. You may select N/S or E/W.

7. Press

8. Press

ENTER when selections are complete.

ENTER to activate the search pattern. You will

automatically return to the SAR Map page. The PAT annunciator above the smart key will be highlighted.

9. Pressing the

PAT smart key again will disable the

pattern.

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