GARMIN GNS 530 User Guide

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GNS 530

Pilot’s Guide

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This manual reflects the operation of Main System Software version 2.00 or above. Some differences in

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operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier software versions.

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Foreword

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Cautions

CAUTION:

responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GNS 530 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe.

The Global Positioning System is operated by the United States government, which is solely

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices. 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. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit than the affected equipment. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified avionics technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem.

Operation of this device is subject to the following 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.

CAUTION:

and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and the Flight Manual Supplement, and thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GNS 530 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDS, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

WARNING:

vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. GPS accuracy may be degraded by the U.S. Department of Defense-imposed Selective Availability (SA) program. With “SA” on, GPS altitude may be in error by several hundred feet. Never use GPS altitude for vertical navigation.

WARNING:

ensure that its information is current. Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is included in your GNS 530 package. Pilots using an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk!

CAUTION:

satellites. It is possible that in some situations other radio equipment or electronic equipment used in close proximity to a GPS receiver may create electromagnetic interference (EMI) which may affect the ability of the GPS receiver to receive and decode the satellite signals. In such event, the interference may be reduced or eliminated by switching off the source of interference or moving the GPS receiver away from it.

CAUTION:

made by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and authority to operate this device under FCC Part 15 regulations.

Use the GNS 530 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review

The altitude calculated by the GNS 530 is geometric height above mean sea level and could

The Jeppesen database incorporated in the GNS 530 must be updated regularly in order to

GPS receivers operate by receiving and decoding very low power radio signals broadcast by

The GARMIN GNS 530 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be

Congratulations on choosing the world’s finest panel-mounted IFR navigation/communication system! The GNS 530 represents GARMIN’s continued commitment to provide you with the most advanced technology available today—in an accurate, easy-to-use design suitable for all of your flying needs.

Before installing and getting started with your new system, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing or damaged, please see your GARMIN dealer immediately.

Standard Package:

• GNS 530 Unit & NavData® Card

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Accessories and Packing List

• GPS Antenna

• Installation Rack & Connectors

To obtain accessories for your GNS 530, please contact your GARMIN dealer.

• Pilot’s Guide & Quick Reference Guide

• Database Subscription Packet

• Warranty Registration Card

Your GARMIN dealer will perform the installation and configuration of your new GNS 530. After installation, the NavData® card will already be installed into the correct slot on the front of the unit (see Appendix A). The GNS 530 will be secured in the installation rack with the proper wiring connec-

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Registration ensures you will be notified of product updates, new products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking. Have the serial number of your GNS 530 handy and connect to our website (www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on the home page.

tions performed. Have your dealer answer any questions you may have about the installation—such as location of antennas or any connections to other equipment in the panel.

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Warranty

GARMIN is fully committed to your satisfaction as a customer. If you have any questions regarding the GNS 530, please contact our customer service department at:

GARMIN International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, KS 66062-3426 (913) 397-8200 FAX (913) 397-8282

GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, improper installation or unauthorized alteration or repairs.

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IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service department for a returned merchandise tracking number. The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package, and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as proof of purchase for warranty repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION

Foreword ..................................................................................................................................... i

Cautions ...................................................................................................................................... ii

Accessories / Packing List ..........................................................................................................iii

Warranty..................................................................................................................................... iv

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... v-vi

PART TWO: TAKEOFF TOUR

Key and Knob Functions ........................................................................................................1-3

Power On .................................................................................................................................... 4

Acquiring Satellites / Viewing Messages ..................................................................................... 5

Selecting COM/NAV Frequencies ............................................................................................... 6

Map Page ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Page Groups .............................................................................................................................8-9

Direct-To Navigation ................................................................................................................. 10

Default NAV Page ..................................................................................................................... 11

NAVCOM Page .......................................................................................................................... 12

IFR Procedures.......................................................................................................................... 13

Nearest Airports ................................................................................................................... 14-15

Special-use/Controlled Airspace .............................................................................................. 16

Flight Plans .......................................................................................................................... 17-18

PART THREE: REFERENCE

Section 1: Communicating with the GNS 530 ................................................................... 19-24

COM and VLOC frequencies, Active and standby frequencies

Section 2: NAV Page Group (GPS navigation pages) .......................................................... 25-41

Using page groups and selecting the desired page, Using the default NAV and map pages

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Table of Contents

To quickly and easily locate information on specific tasks, please refer to the Index on page 200.

Section 3: Direct-to Navigation ........................................................................................... 42-46

Using the Direct-to key

Section 4: Flight Plans (FPL key and FPL page group)..................................................... 47-58

Creating and using flight plans, Retrieving and editing stored flight plans

Section 5: Approaches, Departures and Arrivals (PROC key) .......................................... 59-85

Selecting and flying non-precision/precision approaches, Selecting and using departures (SIDs)

and arrivals (STARs)

Section 6: WPT Page Group (Waypoint/database information) ....................................... 86-110

Finding and viewing airport location, runway and frequency data, Finding and viewing navaid

information, Creating user-defined waypoints

Section 7: NRST Page Group (Nearest airports, etc.) ..................................................... 111-122

Viewing nearest listings for airports, navaids and airspaces, Displaying frequencies for nearest

flight service (FSS) and center

Section 8: VLOC (VOR/Localizer/Glideslope) Receiver Operations ............................... 123-128

Section 9: AUX page group (Flight Planning and Unit Settings) .................................. 129-154

Section 10: Vertical Navigation (VNAV key) ................................................................... 155-157

Section 11: Traffic and Weather Data .............................................................................. 158-176

Section 12: Messages, Abbreviations & Navigation Terminology .................................... 177-189

Appendix A: NavData® Card Use ......................................................................................... 190

Appendix B: Specifications .................................................................................................... 191

Appendix C: Map Datums .............................................................................................. 192-193

Appendix D: Troubleshooting Q & A ............................................................................ 194-199

Appendix E: Index .......................................................................................................... 200-204

The GNS 530 is designed to make operation as simple as possible. The descriptions on the next three pages provide a general overview of the primary function(s) for each key and knob. This Takeoff Tour section is intended to provide a brief overview of the primary functions of your GNS 530. Experiment with the unit and refer to the reference sections for more information.

Left-hand Keys and Knobs

The COM power/volume knob controls unit power and communications radio

volume. Press momentarily to disable automatic squelch control.

The VLOC volume knob controls audio volume for the selected VOR/ Localizer frequency. Press momentarily to enable/disable the ident tone.

The large left knob (COM/VLOC) is used to tune the megahertz (MHz) value of the standby frequency for the communications transceiver (COM) or the VOR/Localizer receiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor.

The small left knob (PUSH C/V) is used to tune the kilohertz (kHz) value of the standby frequency for the communications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor. Press this knob momentarily to toggle the tuning cursor between the COM and VLOC frequency fields.

The COM flip-flop key is used the swap the active and standby COM frequencies. Press and hold to select emergency channel (121.500 MHz).

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Key and Knob Functions

The VLOC flip-flop key is used to swap the active and standby VLOC frequencies (i.e., make the selected standby frequency active).

The large and small left knobs allow you to tune the desired COM or VLOC frequency.

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Right-hand Keys and Knobs

The range key allows you to select the desired map scale. Use the up arrow

RNG

side of the key to zoom out to a larger area, or the down arrow side to zoom in to a smaller area.

The direct-to key provides access to the direct-to function, which allows you to enter a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course to the selected destination. See Section 3.

The menu key displays a context-sensitive list of options. This options list allows you to access additional features or make settings changes which relate to the currently displayed page.

The clear key is used to erase information or cancel an entry. Press and hold this key to immediately display the Default Navigation Page (see pages 10 and

26), regardless of which page is currently displayed.

The enter key is used to approve an operation or complete data entry. It is also used to confirm information, such as the Database Page during power on.

The large right knob (GPS) is used to select between the various page groups: NAV, WPT, AUX or NRST. With the on-screen cursor enabled, the large right knob allows you to move the cursor about the page.

Data is entered using the large and small right knobs. Experiment with them to become efficient at

entering data. This will greatly reduce the amount of time spent operating the GNS 530 in flight.

The small right knob (PUSH CRSR) is used to select between the various pages within one of the groups listed above. Press this knob momentarily to display the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows you to enter data and/or make a selection from a list of options.

Bottom Row Keys

The CDI key is used to toggle which navigation source (GPS or VLOC) provides

output to an external HSI or CDI.

The OBS key is used to select manual or automatic sequencing of waypoints. Pressing this key selects OBS mode, which will retain the current “active to” waypoint as your navigation reference even after passing the waypoint (i.e., prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Pressing the OBS key again will return to normal operation, with automatic sequencing of waypoints. Whenever OBS mode is selected, you may set the desired course to/from a waypoint using the OBS Page, or an external OBS selector on your HSI or CDI.

The message key is used to view system messages and to alert you to important warnings and requirements. See Sections 12 and 9 for more information on messages and unit settings.

The flight plan key allows you to create, edit, activate and invert flight plans, as well as access approaches, departures and arrivals. A closest point to flight plan feature is also available from the flight plan key. See Section 4 for more information on flight plans.

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Whenever the GNS 530 is displaying a list of information that is too long for the display screen, a scroll bar will appear along the right-hand side of the display. The scroll bar graphically indicates the number of additional items available within the selected category.

VNAV

The vertical navigation key allows you to create a three-dimensional profile which guides you to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. See Section 10.

The procedures key allows you to select approaches, departures and arrivals from your flight plan. When using a flight plan, available procedures for your departure and/or arrival airport are offered automatically. Otherwise, you may select the desired

airport, then the desired procedure.

Simply press the small right knob to activate the cursor and rotate the large right knob to scroll through the list.

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Power On

The Welcome Page appears when the GNS 530 is powered on. During the time this screen is displayed, the GNS 530 performs a self test to ensure proper operation.

The GARMIN GNS 530 offers you accurate navigational data and communication capability, along with non-precision and precision approach certification in the IFR environment. The Takeoff Tour is designed to familiarize you with the basic operation of the GNS 530—including powering up the unit, changing frequencies, entering data, performing a simple direct-to, selecting IFR procedures and provides a limited introduction to using flight plans. In addition, this section briefly covers the default navigation, map and frequency pages available as part of the NAV page group. These pages will be used for most of your in-flight navigation.

The Takeoff Tour assumes that the unit and antennas have been properly installed and you have not changed any of the GNS 530’s default settings. If you have changed any of the factory default settings (position format, units of measure, selectable fields, etc.), the pictures shown here may not exactly match what you see on your GNS 530. Prior to using your GNS 530 for the first time, we recommend that you taxi to a location that is well away from buildings and other aircraft so the unit can collect satellite data without interruption.

Powering up the GNS 530

The GNS 530’s power and COM volume are controlled using the COM power/volume knob at the top left corner of the unit. Rotating it clockwise will turn unit power on and increase the COM radio volume. After turning the unit on, a Welcome Page will be displayed while the unit performs a self test.

During the self-test, check for the following indications on other instruments:

The Database Page shows the effective and expiration dates of the Jeppesen database on the NavData Card.

• Course deviation - half left / no flag • Glideslope - half up / no flag

• TO/FROM flag - TO • Time to destination - 4 minutes

• Bearing to destination - 135° • Desired track - 149.5°

• Distance to dest. - 10.0 nautical mi. • Ground speed - 150 knots

• All external annunciators (if installed) - on

The Land Data Page will appear next, followed by the Database Page, which shows the current

database information on the NavData card (with the valid operating dates, cycle number and database

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Acquiring Satellites / Messages

type indicated). The database is updated every 28 days, and must be current for approved instrument approach operations. Information on database subscriptions is available inside your GNS 530 package.

To acknowledge the database information, press the ENT key.

Once the database has been acknowledged, the Satellite Status Page will appear, and the GNS 530 will begin to collect satellite information. An ‘Acquiring’ status will be displayed on the Satellite Status Page, and the signal strength of any satellites received will appear as “bar graph” readings. This is a good indication that you are receiving signals and a position fix will be determined. Following the first-time use of your GNS 530, the time required for a position fix will vary—usually from one to two minutes.

If the unit can only obtain enough satellites for 2D navigation (no altitude), the unit will use the altitude provided by your altitude encoder (if one is connected).

If the GNS 530 has not been operated for a period of six months or more, it may have to ‘Search the Sky’ to collect new data. This means the unit is acquiring satellite data to establish almanac and satellite orbit information, which can take 5 to 10 minutes. The Satellite Status Page will display a ‘Searching Sky’ status, and the message annunciator (MSG), above the MSG key, will also flash to alert you of a system message, ‘Searching the Sky’.

To view a system message, press MSG.

The Message Page will appear and display the status or warning information applicable to the receiver’s current operating condition.

To return to the previous page after viewing a message, press MSG again.

The Satellite Status Page shows the ID numbers for the satellites and the relative signal strength of each satellite received (as a “bar graph” reading). ‘Searching Sky’ indicates that satellite almanac data is not available or has expired (if the unit hasn’t been used for six months or more). The data will be recollected from the first available satellite. The ‘INTEG’ annunciator (bottom left corner of the screen) indicates that satellite coverage is insufficient to pass built-in integrity monitoring tests. In the example above, not enough satellites are being received to determine a position.

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Selecting COM/NAV Frequencies

While the GNS 530 is acquiring a position, let’s take a minute to dial in the active and standby frequencies you’ll be using for the first phase of your flight. The GNS 530’s display is divided into separate ‘windows’ (or screen areas), including a COM window, VLOC window (by default with VOR radial, but selectable for other data—including a traffic display) and a GPS window which occupies the right 3/4 of the display.

COM Window:

Active Frequency

Satellite Status Page with cursor active in COM window.

To switch the active and standby frequencies, press the

COM flip-flop

standby frequencies will not remove the cursor from the COM window.

key. Switching the active and

COM Window:

Standby Frequency

(with tuning cursor)

VLOC Window

(bottom portion is user-selectable)

GPS Window:

(right 3/4 of display)

Pushing the small left knob moves the tuning cursor back-and-forth between the COM and VLOC frequency windows. To select the active frequency, you must first enter the frequency in the standby field, and use the COM (or VLOC) flip-flop key to move it to the active field.

To change the standby communication frequency:

1. Press the small left knob, if needed, to move the tuning cursor to the COM window.

2. Rotate the large left knob to select the MHz, and the small left knob to select the kHz of the desired

frequency.

To place the standby communication frequency in the active field, press the COM flip-flop key.

Once you’ve entered the active frequency, simply repeat steps 1 and 2, above, to enter the standby frequency. After both communication frequencies have been entered, you may elect to keep the COM window ‘hot’ by leaving the cursor on the standby frequency, or move the cursor to the VLOC window by pressing the small left knob. NOTE: When selecting VLOC frequencies, the tuning cursor will automatically return to the COM window after 30 seconds of inactivity.

To change the standby VLOC frequency:

1. Press the small left knob, if needed, to activate the tuning cursor in the VLOC window.

2. Rotate the large left knob to select the MHz, and the small left knob to select the kHz of the desired

frequency.

To place the standby frequency in the active field, press the VLOC flip-flop key.

After the GNS 530 acquires satellites and computes a position, the Map Page will appear automatically.

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Map Page

Map Display

Map Scale

MAP PAGE

The Map Page displays your present position (using an airplane symbol) relative to nearby airports,

VORs, NDBs, intersections, user waypoints and airspace boundaries—and your route displayed as a solid line. The current map scale is indicated in the lower left corner and adjustable using the RNG

Present Position

Desired Track

By adding data fields along the right-hand side, the Map Page can combine a moving map display and navigation data for complete situational awareness. Map setup pages are provided to add these data fields and to designate the maximum scale at which each map feature will appear. These settings provide an automatic decluttering of the map (based upon your preferences) as you adjust the scale.

key.

To adjust the map scale:

1. Press the up arrow on the RNG key to zoom out to a larger area.

2. Press the down arrow on the RNG key to zoom in to a smaller area.

OR,

While viewing the map page, you can quickly declutter and remove many of the background map details by pressing the CLR key (repeatedly) until the desired detail is depicted.

To change the map scale, use the RNG key.

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Page Groups

The map page is one of four pages available under the NAV group*:

• Default NAV Page • Map Page

• NAVCOM Page • Satellite Status Page

To select the desired NAV page, rotate the small right knob until the desired page is displayed.

If you are currently viewing a page which is not part of the NAV group, you can quickly return to the NAV group using the CLR key.

To select the NAV group and display the Default NAV Page, press and hold CLR.

In addition to the NAV group of pages, additional groups of pages are available for waypoint information (WPT), auxiliary (AUX) functions such as flight planning or unit settings, and listings for nearest (NRST) airports or other facilities.

The bottom right corner of the screen indicates which page group is currently being displayed (e.g., NAV or NRST), the number of screens available within that group (indicated by square icons) and the placement of the current screen within that group (indicated by a highlighted square icon). To select a different page within the group, rotate the small right knob.

* Five NAV pages are available when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to traffic and/or weather information sources. See Section 11.

NAV

4 available pages*

(see pg. 25)

WPT

10 available pages

(see list pg. 86)

AUX

3 available pages

(see list pg. 129)

NRST

8 available pages

(see list pg. 111)

To select the desired page group, rotate the large right knob until a page from the desired

group is displayed.

To select the desired page within the group, rotate the small right knob until the desired

page is displayed.

The following page depicts the organization of the main page groups. Additionally, page groups for flight plans, procedures and vertical navigation are available by pressing the key corresponding to the desired function (FPL, PROC or VNAV). Selecting one of these stand-alone page groups, in effect, exits the main page groups and displays a page for the desired function. By pressing the same function key a second time, the GNS 530 will return to the main page group and the previously displayed page.

To select a stand-alone page group, press the corresponding key (FPL, PROC or VNAV).

To return to the previous page from the main page groups, press the same stand-alone

page group key (FPL, PROC or VNAV) a second time.

NAV Group

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(Small right knob to select pages within the group)

Page Groups

NOTE: Five NAV pages are available when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to traffic and/or weather information sources. See Section 11.

Default NAV

NAVCOMMap

Satellite Status

WPT Group

Airport Location

AUX Group

Flight Planning

(Large right knob to change page groups)

Airport FrequencyAirport Runway

Airport Approach

Airport Arrival

FPL Group

SetupUtility

Active Flight Plan

NDBsIntersectionAirport Departure

VNAV PROC

VOR

User Waypoint

ProceduresVertical NavigationFlight Plan Catalog

NRST Group

Nearest Airport

Nearest NDBNearest Intersection

Nearest VOR

Selection of any main page is performed using the large and small right knobs. The large right knob selects the page group: NAV, WPT,

AUX or NRST. The small right knob selects the desired page within a group. To quickly select the Default NAV page, Press and hold CLR.

Nearest User Wpt

Nearest FSSNearest Center

Nearest Airspace

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Direct-To Navigation

Confirm the selected direct-to destination by highlighting “Activate?” and pressing ENT.

The GNS 530 can use direct point-to-point navigation to guide you from takeoff to touchdown, even in the IFR environment. Once a destination is selected, the unit will provide speed, course and distance data based upon a direct course from your present position to your destination. A destination can be selected from any page with the direct-to key.

To select a direct-to destination:

1. Press the direct-to key. The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page will appear with the destination field highlighted.

2. Rotate the small right knob to enter the first letter of the destination waypoint identifier. The destination

waypoint may be an airport, VOR, NDB, intersection or user waypoint, as long as it is in the database or stored in memory as a user waypoint.

3. Rotate the large right knob to the right to move the cursor to the next character position.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to spell out the rest of the waypoint identifier.

5. Press ENT to confirm the identifier. The “Activate?” function field will be highlighted.

6. Press ENT to activate a direct-to course to the selected destination.

Once a direct-to destination is selected, press and hold CLR to display the Default NAV Page.

During most flights, the Default NAV, Map and NAVCOM pages will be the primary pages used for

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navigation. The default NAV page displays a “look ahead” map, graphic course deviation indicator (CDI), the active leg of your flight plan (as defined by the current “from” and “to” waypoints), and four user-selectable data fields. The default settings for these fields are distance to waypoint (DIS), desired track (DTK), ground speed (GS) and estimated time en route (ETE). See Section 12 for definitions of these navigation terms. The Default NAV Page is selected using the steps described on page 8.

User-selectable Data Fields

(all four corners)

Default NAV Page

Active Leg of Flight Plan,

or Direct-to Destination

Course Deviation

Indicator (CDI)

DEFAULT NAV PAGE

The data fields on the Default NAV Page may be custom-tailored to your preferences. A menu selection is provided to “Change Fields?”

From the Default NAV Page, simply rotate the small right knob to display the map page (see page

7) and again to display the NAVCOM Page. The NAVCOM Page displays the available frequencies (communication and navigation) for the departure airport, any en route airports which are included in your flight plan, and the final destination airport. When using the direct-to function, frequencies will be listed for the airport nearest to your starting position and the destination airport.

The large right knob is used to select the data field you wish to change. Then use the small right knob to display a list of data options and select the desired data item.

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NAVCOM Page

To display the frequency list for the desired flight plan or direct-to airport:

1. Push the small right knob to activate the cursor on the airport identifier field (in the GPS window).

2. Rotate the small right knob to display the list of airports (departure, arrival and en route) for your flight plan or direct-to. Continue to rotate the small right knob until the desired airport is selected.

3. Press ENT to display the frequency list for the selected airport.

Arrival, Enroute

or Departure Airport

Frequency List

The Navigation/Communications (NAVCOM) Page provides a complete list of airport frequencies at your departure, en route and arrival airports. To place a frequency from this list on standby, highlight the desired frequency and press ENT.

To display frequencies for a different airport along your flight plan, press the small right knob to highlight the airport identifier field. Rotate the small right knob to display the list of airports within your flight plan. Continue rotating the small right knob to select the desired airport and press ENT.

NAVCOM PAGE

A frequency listed on the NAVCOM Page can be quickly transferred to the standby field of the COM or VLOC windows. This time saving process prevents having to “re-key” a frequency already displayed elsewhere on the screen.

To select a communication or navigation frequency:

1. Push the small right knob to activate the cursor in the GPS window.

2. Rotate the large right knob to select the desired frequency from the list.

3. Press ENT to transfer the selected frequency to the standby field in the COM or VLOC window. COM frequencies

will automatically go to the standby field of the COM window and navigation frequencies will automatically go to the standby field of the VLOC window, regardless of which window is currently highlighted by the cursor.

4. To activate the selected frequency, press the COM or VLOC flip-flop key.

Once the direct-to or flight plan is confirmed, the whole range of instrument procedures is available to

you. Departures (SIDs), arrivals (STARs), non-precision and precision approaches are stored within the NavData card and available using the PROC key.

To display the Procedures Page, press PROC.

The steps required to select and activate an approach, departure or arrival are identical. In this introductory section, we’ll show examples of the steps required to select an approach, but keep in mind the same process also applies to departures and arrivals.

To select an approach, departure or arrival:

1. Rotate the small right knob to highlight the “Select Approach?” option (or “Select Arrival?”/“Select Depar-

ture?”) from the Procedures Page.

2. Press ENT to display a list of available procedures for the arrival (when using approaches or STARs) or departure

(when using SIDs) airport.

3. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired procedure and press ENT.

4. For approaches, a window appears to select the desired initial approach fix (IAF) or a “vectors” option to select

just the final course segment of the approach. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired option and press ENT. (The “vectors” option extends the final inbound course beyond the final approach fix, allowing you to intercept the final course segment beyond its normal limits.)

5. For departures and arrivals, a window appears to select the desired transition. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired option and press ENT.

In your flight plan or direct-to, the departure or arrival airport is replaced with the sequence of waypoints

contained within the selected procedure.

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IFR Procedures

Press the PROC key to display the procedures page. Rotate the large right knob to select the desired option.

A window will appear to select the desired procedure. Use the small right knob to make your selection.

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Nearest Airports

From page 8 you may recall that one of the main page groups, NRST, provides listings for nearest airports or other facilities. The NRST group includes detailed information on the nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and user-created waypoints within 200 nautical miles of your current position. In addition, pages are also provided to display the five nearest center (ARTCC/FIR) and Flight Service Station (FSS) points of communication, plus alert you to any special-use or controlled airspace you may be in or near.

To display the NRST pages:

1. If necessary, press the small right knob to remove the cursor from the page.

2. Rotate the large right knob to select the NRST page group, as indicated by “NRST” appearing in the lower right

corner of the screen (see page 8).

3. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired NRST page.

The nearest airport page (shown at left) is one of eight pages available under the NRST group:

• Nearest Airport Page • Nearest Intersection Page

To display a list of nearby airports, rotate the large right knob to select the NRST page group and (if needed) the small right knob to select the nearest airport page.

To scroll through the list, press the small right knob, then rotate the large right knob.

• Nearest NDB Page • Nearest VOR Page

• Nearest User Waypoints Page • Nearest ARTCC Page

• Nearest FSS Page • Nearest Airspace Page

You may examine both the communication frequencies and runway information directly from the Nearest Airport Page. As discussed earlier for the NAVCOM Page (see page 12), you may also place any displayed frequency into the standby COM or VLOC field by highlighting the frequency with the cursor and pressing ENT.

To view additional information for a nearby airport:

1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to select the desired airport from the list.

3. Press ENT to display waypoint (WPT) information pages for the selected airport.

4. To display runway and frequency information, press the small right knob to remove the cursor and rotate the small right knob to display the desired information page.

The nearest airport page may be used in conjunction with the direct-to key to quickly set a course

to a nearby facility in an in-flight emergency. Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to destination will override your flight plan or cancel a previously selected direct-to destination. (You’ll still have the option of returning to your flight plan by cancelling the direct-to. See page 46.)

To select a nearby airport as a direct-to destination:

From the nearest airport page...

1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to select the desired airport from the list.

3. Press the direct-to key, ENT and ENT (again) to navigate to the nearby airport.

From an airport information page...

1. Press the direct-to key, ENT and ENT (again) to navigate to the nearby airport.

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Nearest Airports

Additional information for a nearby airport is available by highlighting an identifier on the list and pressing ENT.

To select a nearby airport as a new destination, highlight its identifier, press the direct-to key, ENT and ENT (again).

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Special-use/Controlled Airspace

When an airspace alert occurs, the message (MSG) annunciator will flash at the bottom of the screen. Press MSG to view the alert message.

To view additional information about the airspace, select the nearest airspace page. Detailed information is available by highlighting the airspace name and pressing ENT.

The last page in the NRST group, the nearest airspace page, provides information for up to nine controlled or special-use airspaces near or in your flight path. Airspace information appears on this page based upon the same criteria used for airspace alert messages. Nearby airspace information and airspace alert messages are provided according to the following conditions:

• If your projected course will take you inside an airspace within the next ten minutes, the message “Airspace ahead -- less than 10 minutes” will appear.

• If you are within two nautical miles of an airspace and your current course will take you inside, the message “Airspace near and ahead” will appear.

• If you are within two nautical miles of an airspace and your current course will not take you inside, the message “Near airspace less than 2nm” will appear.

• If you have entered an airspace, the message “Inside Airspace” will appear.

By default, airspace alert messages are turned off. When turned on, the message (MSG) annunciator

located directly above the MSG key will flash to alert you to the airspace message. (See page 146 for information on enabling airspace alert messages.)

To view an airspace alert message:

1. Press the MSG key. The message page appears with the alert message.

2. Press MSG again to return to the previous display.

Note that the airspace alerts are based upon three-dimensional data (latitude, longitude and altitude) to avoid nuisance alerts. The alert boundaries for controlled airspace are also sectorized to provide complete information on any nearby airspace. Additional information about a nearby airspace—such as controlling agency, frequency and floor/ceiling limits—is available from the nearest airspace page (see page 119 and illustrations shown at left).

The GNS 530 lets you create up to 20 flight plans, with up to thirty-one waypoints in each flight plan.

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Flight plans are created, edited and activated using the FPL key. The FPL page group includes two pages: the Active Flight Plan Page and the Flight Plan Catalog. The Active Flight Plan Page provides information and editing features for the flight plan currently in use (referred to as “flight plan 00”). The Flight Plan Catalog serves as the main page for creating new flight plans, as well as editing or activating previously created flight plans.

Since using flight plans is arguably one of the more complex features of the GNS 530, we’ll only discuss it briefly here—focusing on creating a new flight plan and activating it to use for navigation. After reading through this brief introduction, answers to additional questions you may have about flight plans can be found in the reference section, starting on page 47.

To create a new flight plan:

1. Press the FPL key and rotate the small right knob to select the Flight Plan Catalog.

2. Press the MENU key to display the Flight Plan Catalog Options.

3. Rotate the large right knob to select “Create New Flight Plan?” and press ENT.

4. The cursor will appear on the first waypoint identifier field (located directly below “WAYPOINT”). Use the large and small right knobs to enter the identifier of the first waypoint in the flight plan. (The small knob is used to select the desired letter or number and the large knob is used to move to the next character space.)

5. Press ENT once the identifier has been selected. The cursor will move to the next blank waypoint identifier field.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5, above, until all waypoints for the flight plan have been entered.

Active Flight Plan Page with flight plan currently in use.

Flight Plans

To create a new flight plan, select “Create New Flight Plan?” from the Flight Plan Catalog Options.

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Additional Reading

Enter the identifier for each airport and/or navaid into the flight plan in the same sequence you wish to fly.

Once the flight plan is created, it may be activated from an options window. Activating the flight plan will place it into “flight plan 00” (a copy of it will still reside in the original catalog location) and replaces any flight plan which currently exists in “flight plan 00.”

To activate the new flight plan:

1. Press the MENU key to display the Flight Plan Catalog Options.

2. Rotate the small right knob to select “Activate Flight Plan?” and press ENT.

This Takeoff Tour is intended to provide a brief introduction of the GNS 530’s major features. The reference section of this manual describes these features, and others, in additional detail. Use the reference section, as needed, to learn or review the details regarding a particular feature. The Index (beginning on page 191) may be used to quickly locate the information you want within the reference section.

Now that you’re familiar with the basics, some suggested additional reading includes:

• Flight plan features - see page 47

• Waypoint information pages (database information) - see page 86

• IFR procedures - see page 59

• Unit settings (configuring the unit to your preferences) - see page 143

If you’re unable to locate the information you need, we’re here to help! GARMIN’s Customer Service staff is available during normal business hours (U.S. Central time zone) at the phone and fax numbers listed on page iv. You can also reach us by mail (see page iv) or at our web site address: www.garmin.com.

Select “Activate Flight Plan?” from the page menu to begin using the new flight plan.

Section 1: Communicating with the GNS 530

The GNS 530 features a digitally-tuned VHF COM radio that provides a seamless transition from communication to navigation, bringing the two most important functions in flying together in one panel-mounted unit. The GNS 530’s COM radio operates in the aviation voice band, from 118.000 to

136.975 MHz, in 25 kHz steps (default). For European operations, a COM radio configuration to allow for 8.33 kHz steps is also provided (see page 153).

Volume

COM radio volume is adjusted using the COM power/volume knob. Rotate the COM power/ volume knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to decrease volume.

Squelch

The COM radio features an automatic squelch, providing maximum sensitivity to weaker signals while rejecting many localized noise sources. You may wish to override this automatic squelch function when listening to a distant station or when setting the desired volume level. The COM power/volume knob allows you to disable the automatic squelch and keep the COM audio open continuously.

To override the automatic squelch, press the COM power/volume knob momentarily. Press

COM power/volume knob again to return to automatic squelch operation.

Radio Volume / Auto Squelch

Press the COM power/volume knob momentarily to override the automatic squelch. Note the “RX” receive indication when receiving a station.

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“TX” appears at the upper right corner of the COM window while transmitting.

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Tuning Active & Standby Freqs

Tuning cursor in the COM window. Use the small and large left knobs to dial in the desired standby frequency.

COM Window and Tuning

Communication frequencies are selected with the tuning cursor in the standby COM frequency field,

and using the small and large left knobs to dial in the desired frequency. The standby frequency always appears below the active frequency. The active frequency is the frequency currently in use for transmit and receive operations.

A frequency may also be quickly selected from the database by simply highlighting the desired

frequency on any of the main pages and pressing ENT. This process is referred to as “auto-tuning”. Once a frequency is selected in the standby field, it may be transferred to the active frequency by pressing the COM flip-flop key.

While receiving a station, an “RX” indication appears in the upper right corner of the COM window—to the immediate right of “COM”. A “TX” indication appears at this location while you are transmitting.

NOTE:

The tuning cursor will normally appear in the COM window, unless placed in the VLOC window by press the automatically return to the COM window after 30 seconds of inactivity.

The active frequency in either window cannot be accessed directly—only the standby frequency will be highlighted by the tuning cursor.

small left knob

. When the tuning cursor is in the VLOC window, it will

Once the standby frequency is selected, use the COM flip-flop key to make the frequency active for transmit and receive operations.

To select a COM frequency:

1. If the tuning cursor is not currently in the COM window, press the small left knob momentarily.

2. Rotate the large left knob to select the desired megahertz (MHz) value. For example, the “118” portion of the

frequency “118.300”.

3. Rotate the small left knob to select the desired kilohertz (kHz) value. For example, the “.300” portion of the

frequency “118.300”.

Auto-Tuning / Nearest Apt Page

To make the standby frequency the active frequency, press the COM flip-flop key.

The tuning cursor will remain in the COM window. If you wish to select a VOR/localizer/ILS fre-

quency, press the small left knob momentarily to place the cursor in the VLOC window. Additional instructions for VOR/localizer/ILS operations are available in Sections 5 and 8 (beginning on pages 59 and 123.

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Auto-Tuning

The GNS 530’s auto-tune feature allows you to quickly select any database frequency in the GPS

window as your standby frequency. Any COM frequency displayed in the GPS window can be trans-

Cursor in VLOC window allows for VOR and ILS operations. See Section 8, starting on page 123. .

ferred to the standby COM frequency field, with a minimum of keystrokes required. The following are some examples of selecting COM frequencies from some of the main GPS pages.

To select a COM frequency for a nearby airport:

1. Select the Nearest Airport Page from the NRST page group. (See page 111, or press and hold CLR, then rotate the large right knob until the nearest pages appear. Finally, if necessary, rotate the small right knob to display

the Nearest Airport Page.)

2. Press the small right knob momentarily to place the cursor on the airport identifier field of the first airport in the list. If you wish to select another airport, rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired airport.

3. The nearest airport page displays the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) for each listed airport. To select this frequency, rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired airport’s CTAF frequency and press ENT to place the frequency in the standby field of the COM window.

Nearest Airport Page with common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) for the closest airport highlighted.

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Auto-Tuning FSS & Center Freqs

From the Nearest Airport Page, select the desired airport to show a more detailed listing of frequencies for that airport.

To display the entire list of frequencies for a nearby airport and select from that list:

1. Start with the desired airport highlighted on the Nearest Airport Page (as described on the previous page), then

press ENT.

2. Press the small right knob momentarily to remove the cursor and rotate the small right knob to display the

frequency list.

3. Press the small right knob momentarily to reactivate the cursor and rotate the large right knob to highlight

the desired frequency.

4. Press ENT to place the highlighted frequency in the standby COM window field.

To select a COM frequency for a nearby flight service station (FSS) or center (ARTCC):

1. Select the Nearest Center or Flight Service Page from the NRST page group. (See page 111, or rotate the large right knob until the NRST pages appear. Then, if necessary, rotate the small right knob to display the desired

NRST page.)

2. Press the small right knob momentarily to place the cursor on the page.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the FSS/ARTCC frequency and press ENT to place the frequency in the standby field of the COM window.

Use the nearest ARTCC Page to quickly retrieve the frequency(s) for the nearest center (ARTCC) facility.

To select a COM frequency for any airport in your flight plan:

1. Select the NAVCOM Page from the NAV page group. (See page 25, or press and hold CLR, then rotate the small right knob until the NAVCOM Page appears.)

2. Press the small right knob to place the cursor on the airport identifier field. To the left of this field appears Departure, Enroute or Arrival—depending on the placement of the displayed airport within your flight plan.

3. Rotate the small right knob to display a window listing the airports in your flight plan. Continue rotating the small right knob to select the desired airport.

4. Press ENT to return to the NAVCOM Page with the frequencies for the selected airport.

5. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired frequency.

6. Press ENT to place the highlighted frequency in the standby COM window field.

To select a COM frequency for any airport in the database:

1. Select the Airport Frequencies Page from the WPT page group. (See page 86, or rotate the large right knob to select the WPT page group. Then rotate the small right knob until the Airport Frequencies Page appears.)

2. Press the small right knob to place the cursor on the airport identifier field.

3. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the desired airport. Press ENT when finished.

4. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired frequency.

5. Press ENT to place the highlighted frequency in the standby COM window field.

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Auto-Tuning from Flight Plan

The NAVCOM Page provides a frequency list for all the airports (departure, en route and arrival) along your active flight plan.

Use the Airport Frequencies Page to retrieve a frequency list for ANY airport in the Jeppesen NavData database.

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Emergency Channel / Stuck Mic

Press and hold the COM flip-flop key for two seconds to activate the 121.500 MHz emergency frequency.

Emergency Channel

The GNS 530’s emergency channel select provides a quick method of selecting 121.500 MHz as the active frequency in the event of an in-flight emergency. The emergency channel select is available whenever the unit is on, regardless of GPS or cursor status, or loss of the display.

To quickly tune and activate 121.500, press and hold the COM flip-flop key for approxi-

mately two seconds.

Stuck Microphone

As mentioned earlier, whenever the GNS 530 is transmitting, a “TX” indication will appear in the COM window. If the microphone is stuck or accidentally left in the keyed position, or continues to transmit after the key is released, the COM transmitter will automatically timeout (or cease transmitting) after 35 seconds of continuous broadcasting. You’ll also receive a “COM push-to-talk key stuck” message as long as the stuck condition exists.

A “COM push-to-talk key stuck” message appears to warn you of a stuck microphone. Transmitting is disabled after 35 seconds of continuous broadcasting.

Section 2: NAV Pages

Main Page Groups

The GNS 530’s main pages are divided into groups: NAV, WPT, AUX and NRST. While viewing any of

these pages, selection of another page is a simple selection process using the small and large right knobs.

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Page Groups / NAV Page Group

NAV

4 available pages*

(see below)

WPT

10 available pages

(see list pg. 86)

AUX

3 available pages

(see list pg. 129)

NRST

8 available pages

(see list pg. 111)

To select the desired page group, rotate the large right knob until a page from the desired group is displayed.

To select the desired page within the group, rotate the small right knob until the desired page is displayed.

NAV Page Group

Default NAV

Map

NAVCOM

Satellite Status

The NAV page group includes four pages*. While viewing any NAV page, rotate the small right

knob to select a different NAV page. You may find this selection process convenient to cycle between

the Default NAV and Map Pages—two of the most frequently used pages. Other pages are provided to list frequencies for your flight plan, show your current position and display current satellite reception.

The bottom right corner of the screen indicates which page group is currently being displayed (e.g. NAV or NRST), the number of screens available within that group (indicated by square icons) and the placement of the current screen within that group (indicated by a highlighted square icon). To select a different page within the group, rotate the small right knob.

This part of the screen is also used to display the GNS 530’s turn advisories (e.g., “TURN TO 355°”) and waypoint alerts (e.g., “NEXT DTK 355°”) during flight plan and approach operations. See Section 5 for more information.

* Five NAV pages are available when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to traffic and/or weather information sources. See Section 11.

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Default NAV Page

The following symbols are used —on the Default NAV Page directly above the graphic CDI—to depict the “active leg” of a flight plan or direct-to.

Direct-To a Waypoint

Course to a Waypoint, or Desired Course between Two Waypoints

Left Procedure Turn

Right Procedure Turn

Vectors-To-Final

DME Arc to the left

DME Arc to the right

Left-Hand Holding Pattern

Right-Hand Holding Pattern

Default NAV Page

User-selectable Data Fields

Active Leg of Flight Plan,

or Direct-to Destination

First Page in NAV Group

(all four corners)

Course Deviation

Indicator (CDI)

The first NAV page is the Default NAV Page. This page may be quickly selected from ANY page by using the CLR key.

To select the NAV group and display the Default NAV Page, press and hold CLR.

The Default NAV Page provides a “look ahead” map display with your present position at the bottom center of the page. The top of the page displays desired track (DTK), ground track (TRK) and distance to destination waypoint (DIS). The bottom of the page indicates ground speed (GS), active to/from waypoints (only active to, for a direct-to destination) and estimated time enroute. A graphic course deviation indicator (CDI) also appears at the bottom of the page. Unlike the angular limits used on a mechanical CDI coupled to a VOR or ILS receiver, full scale limits for this CDI are defined by a GPSderived distance (0.3, 1.0 or 5.0 nm). By default, the CDI scale will automatically adjust to the desired limits based upon the current phase of flight: en route, terminal area or approach. You may also manually select the desired scale setting as outlined on page 147.

The graphic CDI shows your position at the center of the indicator, relative to the desired course (the moving course deviation needle). As with a traditional mechanical CDI, when you’re off course simply steer toward the needle. The TO/FROM arrow in the center of the scale indicates whether you are heading to (an up arrow) the waypoint or if you have passed the waypoint (a down arrow).

NOTE:

The GNS 530 always navigates TO a waypoint unless the OBS switch is set (preventing

automatic waypoint sequencing), or you have passed the last waypoint in your flight plan.

Directly above the CDI appears the active leg of your flight plan, or the direct-to destination when using

the direct-to key. This will automatically sequence to the next leg of your flight plan as you reach each interim waypoint. If no flight plan or direct-to destination has been selected, this line will remain blank.

The scale of “look ahead” map display appears in the bottom left corner. Nine scale settings, ranging

from 5.0 nm to 200 nm are available. Use the RNG key to select the desired scale.

To adjust the map scale:

1. Press the up arrow on the RNG key to zoom out to a larger area.

2. Press the down arrow on the RNG key to zoom in to a smaller area.

OR,

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Default NAV Page

Selecting Desired On-Screen Data

At the corners of the Default NAV Page you will find four user-definable fields which display the data you will need as your flight progresses. By default these fields display: desired track (DTK), distance to destination (DIS), ground speed (GS) and estimated time en route (ETE). However, each of these fields can be custom-tailored to your preferences by selecting a different data item. Available data items include:

• Bearing to destination (BRG) • Course to steer (CTS)

• Distance to destination (DIS) • Desired track (DTK)

• En route safe altitude (ESA) • Estimated time of arrival (ETA)

• Estimated time en route (ETE) • Ground speed (GS)

• Minimum safe altitude (MSA) • Track angle error (TKE)

• Ground track (TRK) • Vertical speed required (VSR)

• Cross track error (XTK)

Nine map scale settings are available on the Default NAV Page—from 5.0 to 200 nautical miles. To adjust the map scale, use the RNG key.

To change the data type displayed at any of the four corners on the page, press MENU and select the “Change Fields?” option.

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Default NAV Page

If no flight plan or direct-to destination has been selected only speed, track, altitude and minimum safe altitude data may be displayed. All other data types will appear as blank lines—on the Default NAV Page—until a destination is selected.

To select a different data item for any data field:

1. Starting with the Default NAV Page, press the MENU key to display an options menu.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Change Fields?” and press ENT to select this option.

3. Use the large right knob to highlight the data field you wish to change.

4. Rotate the small right knob to display the list of available data items. Continue rotating the small right knob to select the desired data item from the list.

5. Press ENT to select the desired data item and return to the Default NAV Page.

6. Press the small right knob momentarily to remove the cursor from the page.

Once “Change Fields?” is selected, use the large right knob to select the field you wish to change and the small right knob to select the new data type.

The “Restore Defaults?” option will return all data fields to their original factory settings.

Restoring Factory Settings

You can also quickly return all data field settings to their original factory settings.

To restore all four selectable data fields to factory default settings:

1. Starting with the Default NAV Page, press the MENU key to display an options menu.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the “Restore Defaults?” option and press ENT.

Dual Unit Considerations

A “Crossfill?” option is provided from the Default NAV Page. This option allows you to transfer a direct-to destination, the active flight plan, any stored flight plan or user waypoints to a second 500-series GARMIN unit.

Some crossfill operations can be done automatically. If both 500-series units are set to “auto”, a change in the direct-to destination or active flight plan on one unit will also be seen on the other. See page 51 for additional details on using the “Crossfill?” option.

Auto Zoom

An autozoom feature is available for the Default NAV Page which will automatically adjust from an en route scale of 200 nautical miles through each lower scale, stopping at 5.0 nautical miles as you approach your destination waypoint. By default, the autozoom feature is disabled.

To enable (disable) the autozoom feature:

1. Starting with the Default NAV Page, press the MENU key to display an options menu.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Enable Auto Zoom?” (or “Disable Auto Zoom?”) and press ENT to

select this option.

Map Page

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Default NAV Page

Map Display

Map Scale

Present Position

Desired Track

Second Page in NAV Group

The second NAV page is the Map Page, which displays your present position using an airplane symbol, along with nearby airports, navaids, user-defined waypoints, airspace boundaries, lakes, rivers, highways and cities.

NOTE:

If the GNS 530 is unable to determine a GPS position, the present position (airplane)

symbol will not appear on the Map Page.

Autozoom will automatically adjust the map scale as you approach your destination waypoint.

The Map Page is the second of four Nav pages (five if equipped with weather and/or traffic systems). The map scale is depicted in the lower left corner and adjusted with the RNG key.

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Map Page

Different symbols are used to distinguish between waypoint types. The identifiers for any on-screen waypoints can also be displayed. (By default the identifiers are enabled.) Special-use and controlled airspace boundaries appear on the map, showing the individual sectors in the case of Class B or Class C airspace. The following symbols are used to depict the various airports and navaids on the Map Page:

Airport with hard surface runway(s); Primary runway shown Airport with soft surface runway(s) only Private Airfield Intersection VOR VORTAC VOR/DME TACAN DME NDB

Localizer Locator Outer Marker

Examples of several symbols used to depict airports and navaids on the Map Page. Note the airports, Locator Outer Marker, VORTAC and Intersections.

The map scale appears in the lower left corner. Use the RNG key to select the desired map scale.

The map display can be set to 23 different scale settings from 500 feet to 2000 nautical miles (statute and metric units are also available). The scale is indicated in the lower left-hand corner of the map display, and represents the top-to-bottom distance covered by the map display.

To select a map scale:

1. Press the up arrow side of the RNG key to zoom out to a larger map area.

2. Press the down arrow side of the RNG key to zoom in to a smaller map area and more detail.

An autozoom feature is available which will automatically adjust from an en route scale of 2000 nm through each lower scale, stopping at a scale of 1.0 nm as you approach your destination waypoint. The autozoom feature is turned on/off from the map setup page described on page 33.

The Map Page also displays a background map showing lakes, rivers, coastlines, highways, railways and towns. When a map scale is selected below the lower limit at which the map detail was originally created, an “overzoom” indication will appear on the map display, below the scale reading. “Overzoom” indicates that the detail at this scale may not accurately represent actual conditions (and extra caution should be observed when these scales are used for navigation).

The “Setup Map?” option (described on page 33) allows you to define the maximum scale at which

each map feature will appear. This provides you with complete control to minimize screen clutter. You can also quickly remove items from the map using the CLR key.

To quickly declutter the map display, press the CLR key momentarily (as often as needed) to select the desired amount of map detail.

Five user-selectable data fields can be added to the right-hand side of the Map Page. By default, the displayed data is: destination waypoint name (WPT), desired track (DTK), ground track (TRK), distance to destination waypoint (DIS) and ground speed (GS). Adding these data fields or changing the data types is outlined on pages 35-36.

Map Panning

Another Map Page function is panning, which allows you to move the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map scale. When you select the panning function—by pressing the small right knob—a target pointer will flash on the map display. A window will also appear at the top of the map display showing the latitude/longitude position of the pointer, plus the bearing and distance to the

To quickly declutter the map, press CLR. Continue pressing CLR to select the desired declutter level. Note the scale is followed “-1”, “-2” or “-3”.

pointer from your present position.

To select the panning function and pan the map display:

1. Press the small right knob to activate the panning target pointer.

2. Rotate the small right knob to move up (rotate clockwise) or down (counterclockwise).

3. Rotate the large right knob to move right (rotate clockwise) or left (counterclockwise).

4. To cancel the panning function and return to your present position, press the small right knob.

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Map Page

When the target pointer is placed on an object, the name of that object will be highlighted (even if the name wasn’t originally displayed on the map). This feature applies to airports, navaids, user-created waypoints, roads, lakes, rivers—pretty much everything displayed on the map except route lines.

When an airport, navaid, or user waypoint is selected on the map display, you can review information about the waypoint or designate the waypoint as your direct-to destination.

Panning the map lets you look beyond the boundaries of the current map area without changing the scale. Start by pressing the small right knob.

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Map Page

Use the panning function and direct-to key to select a destination waypoint directly from the map. “+MAP” is created as a waypoint if nothing exists at the pointer’s location.

Use the panning function and ENT key to retrieve airspace information from the map.

To review information for an on-screen airport, navaid or user waypoint:

1. Use the panning function (as described on the previous page) to place the target pointer on a waypoint.

2. Press ENT to display the waypoint information page(s) for the selected waypoint.

3. Press CLR to exit the information page(s).

Map Direct-To

To designate an on-screen airport, navaid or user waypoint as your direct-to destination:

1. Use the panning function (see previous page) to place the target pointer on a waypoint.

2. Press the direct-to key. The select direct-to waypoint page will appear, with the selected waypoint already listed.

3. Press ENT twice to confirm the selection and begin navigating to the waypoint.

The direct-to function can be used anywhere on the map. If nothing currently exists at the crosshair position, a new waypoint (called “+MAP”; shown at left) will be created at the target pointer location before the direct-to is initiated.

Airspace Information on the Map

When a special-use or controlled airspace boundary appears on the map display, you can quickly retrieve information—such as floor/ceiling limits and controlling agency—directly from the map.

To view airspace information for an on-screen special-use or controlled airspace:

1. Use the panning function (see previous page) to place the target pointer on an open area within the boundaries of an airspace. If the area is congested and it is difficult to select an open area, you may need to zoom in or press CLR to make the selection easier.

2. Press ENT to display an options menu.

3. “Review Airspace?” should already be highlighted. If not, select it with the small right knob. Press ENT to display the airspace information page for the selected airspace.

4. To display the com frequency(s) for the controlling agency, rotate the large right knob to highlight “Frequencies?” and press ENT. Press CLR to return to the airspace information page.

5. Press CLR to exit the airspace information page.

Many of the GNS 530’s functions are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu,

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allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features which specifically relate to that page. A Map Page Options menu provides additional settings to customize the map page and additional features related specifically to the Map Page.

To display the Map Page Options menu, press MENU (with the Map Page displayed).

The following options are available: “Setup Map?”, “Measure Dist?”, “Data Fields Off?”, “Clear Storm

Data?”*, “Change Fields?” and “Restore Defaults?”.

Map Setup

“Setup Map?” allows you to configure the map display to your preferences, including map orientation, land data enable/disable, Jeppesen data enable/disable, automatic zoom, airspace boundaries, and text size. The following table lists the group names and available settings:

Map Page Options

Map Orientation, AutoZoom, Land Data, Aviation Data, Wind Vector

Weather* Lightning Mode, Lightning Symbol

Traffic* Traffic Mode, Traffic Symbol, Traffic Label

Line/Road Active Flight Plan/Direct-To, Lat/Long Grid, Freeways, National

Highways, Local Highways, Local Roads, Railroads

Waypoint Active Flight Plan Waypoints, Large/Medium/Small Airports,

Intersections, NDBs, VORs, User Waypoints, Waypoint Text

Airspace Class B, Class C, Tower Zone, Restricted, MOA, Other

City/Other Large/Medium/Small Cities and Text, State/Province Boundaries,

Rivers/Lakes

With the Map Page displayed, press MENU to display the Map Page Options menu. Use the large right knob to select the desired option.

* Weather and Traffic settings are only available when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to traffic and/or weather information sources. See Section 11.

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Map Page Options

To select a map setup group, rotate the small right knob. Rotate the large right knob to

highlight the desired setting within the group.

Large, Medium and Small classifications are use on the GNS 530 for airports and cities. Large airports are those with a runway longer than 8100 feet. Medium airports include those with a runway longer than 5000 feet or with a control tower. Large cities are those with approximate populations greater than 200,000 and Medium cities are greater than 50,000.

* Wind Vector information can only be displayed if your GNS 530 installation includes connections to an air data system.

To change a map setup feature:

1. Press MENU (with the Map Page displayed).

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Setup Map?” and press ENT.

3. To change map orientation: Rotate the small right knob to select “Map” and press ENT. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the “Orientation” field, then rotate the small right knob to select the desired option . Select “North up” to fix the top of the map display to a north heading. Select “Track up” to adjust the top of the map display to your current ground track heading. Select “DTK up” to fix the top of the map display to your desired course. Press ENT to accept the selected option.

4. To enable/disable automatic zoom: Rotate the small right knob to select “Map” and press ENT. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the “Auto Zoom” field and rotate the small right knob to select “On” or “Off”. Press ENT to accept the selected option. The automatic zoom feature will automatically adjust the map scale from 2000 nm through each lower scale, stopping at 1.0 nm as you approach your destination waypoint.

5. To enable/disable all background land data or Jeppesen aviation data: Rotate the small right knob to select “Map” and press ENT. Use the large right knob to highlight the appropriate field and rotate the small right knob to select “On” or “Off”. Press ENT to accept the selected option.

6. To enable/disable the on-screen wind vector*: Rotate the small right knob to select “Map” and press ENT. Use the large right knob to highlight the “Wind Vector” field and rotate the small right knob to select “On” or “Off”. Press ENT to accept the selected option.

7. For airports, NAVAIDs, active flight plan waypoints, user-created waypoints, state/provincial boundaries, rivers/lakes and cities: Rotate the small right knob to select the appropriate “Group” name (per the chart on the previous page) and press ENT. Use the large right knob to highlight the “RNG” field for the desired feature and rotate the small right knob to select the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on screen. Or select “Off” to never display the selected feature. Press ENT to accept the selected option. Next, rotate the large right knob to highlight the “TEXT” field for the desired feature and rotate the small right knob to select the desired text size, or select “Off” to disable text descriptions. Press ENT to accept the selected option.

8. For airspace boundaries, highways, roads, railroad lines, active flight plan course lines, and lat/long grid lines: Rotate the small right knob to select the appropriate “Group” name (per the chart on the previous page) and press

ENT. Use the large right knob to highlight the “RNG” field for the desired feature and rotate the small right knob to select the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on screen. Or select “Off” to never display the selected feature. Press ENT to accept the selected option.

Distance Measurements

The “Measure Dist?” option provides a quick, easy method for determining the bearing and distance

between any two points on the map display.

To measure bearing and distance between two points:

1. Press MENU (with the Map Page displayed).

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Measure Dist?” and press ENT. An on-screen reference pointer will

appear on the map display at your present position.

3. Use the small and large right knobs to place the reference pointer at the location you wish to measure FROM and press ENT.

4. Again, use the small and large right knobs to place the reference pointer at the location you wish to measure TO. The bearing and distance from the first reference location will appear at the top of the map display.

5. To exit the “Measure Dist?” option, press the small right knob.

Adding Data Fields to the Map

The “Data Fields On?” option provides a map display (shown at right) with five user-selectable data

Once “Measure Dist?” is selected, place the on-screen pointer on the point you wish to measure FROM and press ENT.

fields along the right-hand side of the screen. Select this option when you wish to display additional on-screen data—such as destination waypoint name (WPT), desired track (DTK), ground track (TRK), distance to destination (DIS) and ground speed (GS). If this option has been selected and the data fields are being displayed, “Data Fields Off?” will appear as an option instead.

To turn the data fields on (or off), rotate the large right knob to highlight “Data Fields On?” (or “Data Fields Off?”) and press ENT.

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Map Page Options

Clearing On-Screen Weather Data

“Clear Storm Data?” removes storm history information from the map. New storm data will appear as detected and relayed by a connected weather data source. Weather data and the “Clear Storm Data?” option are only available when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to weather information sources. See Section 11.

“Data Fields On?” adds five user-selectable data fields to the right-hand side of the page. Select “Change Fields?” to change any of these fields to a different data type.

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Map Page Options

Selecting Desired On-Screen Data

“Change Fields?” allows you to choose the data displayed on the five user-selectable data fields along the right-hand side of the map page (see previous page). There are fifteen available data types, including bearing to destination, distance to destination, estimated time of arrival, ground speed, minimum safe altitude and track. See page 188 for descriptions of these (and other) navigation terms.

To change a data field:

1. Press MENU (with the Map Page displayed).

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Change Fields?” and press ENT.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the data field you wish to change.

4. Rotate the small right knob to select the type of data you want to appear on this field and press ENT.

5. Press the small right knob to remove the cursor.

Once “Change Fields?” is selected, rotate the large right knob to highlight the data field you wish to

change, then rotate the small right knob to select the type of data to display in that field.

“Restore Defaults?” resets all five user-selectable data fields to their original factory settings.

NOTE:

The on-screen traffic information (TRFC) will occupy two data fields, leaving room to display only three additional data types. Traffic information is only available when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to traffic information sources. See Section 11.

Restoring Factory Settings

“Restore Defaults?” resets all five user-selectable data fields to their original factory default settings.

To restore the factory default settings, rotate the large right knob to highlight “Restore Defaults?” (see bottom left) and press ENT.

NAVCOM Page

Departure, Enroute or Arrival Airport

Frequency Type

Assigned Frequency

and Usage Information

(when applicable)

Third Page in NAV Group*

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The third NAV page is the NAVCOM (navigation communications) Page. The NAVCOM Page provides a list of the airport communication and navigation frequencies at your departure, enroute and arrival airports. The NAVCOM Page makes selection of the frequencies you’ll need along your flight plan quick and convenient. If you do not have an active flight plan with a departure airport, the NAVCOM Page will display the frequencies for the airport nearest your departure position.

*If your installation includes connection to traffic and/or weather systems, the Traffic/Weather Page will appear as one of five available NAV pages.

NAVCOM Page

NOTE:

The NAVCOM Page is the fourth page in the NAV group when the GNS 530 installation

includes connection to traffic and/or weather information sources. See Section 11.

To select a frequency list for a departure, enroute or arrival airport:

1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to place the cursor on the airport identifier field (top line on the NAVCOM Page).

3. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired airport and press ENT.

The NAVCOM Page lists available frequencies for your departure, enroute and arrival airports.

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NAVCOM Page

The scroll bar along the right-hand side of the page indicates the length of the NAVCOM frequency list and what portion of the list is currently being displayed..

To scroll through the list of frequencies:

1. Activate the cursor, if not already active, by pressing the small right knob.

2. Rotate the large right knob to move the cursor through the list of frequencies. If there are more frequencies in

the list than can be displayed on the screen, a scroll bar along the right-hand side of the screen will indicate which part of the list is currently being displayed.

3. To place a frequency in the standby field of the COM or VLOC window, highlight the desired frequency (using the

large right knob) and press ENT.

Some listed frequencies may include designations for limited usage, as follows:

“TX” - transmit only “RX” - receive only “PT” - part time frequency

If a listed frequency has sector or altitude restrictions, the frequency will be preceded by an “Info?”

designation.

To view usage restrictions for a frequency:

1. Rotate the large right knob to place the cursor on the “Info?” designation directly in front of the desired

frequency.

2. Press ENT to display the restriction information.

3. To return to the NAVCOM Page, press ENT.

Highlight “Info?” adjacent to the desired frequency and press ENT to display usage restrictions for the corresponding frequency..

Satellite Status Page

The Satellite Status Page (the last NAV page) provides a visual reference of GPS receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, GPS receiver status, position accuracy, and displays your present position (by default, in latitude and longitude) and altitude. The Satellite Status Page also displays the current time at the bottom center of the page. The altitude field (ALT) is user-selectable to configure the page to your own preferences and current navigation needs.

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Satellite Status Page

Location of

Satellites in view

“INTEG” Annunciator (flagged when position

not valid)

Receiver Status

Current Time

Fourth Page in NAV Group

(fifth with traffic/weather;

see page 161)

To change the user-selectable data field:

1. Press MENU to display the Satellite Status Page Options menu.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Change Fields?” and press ENT.

3. Rotate the small right knob to display the list of available data items. Continue rotating the small right knob to select the desired data item from the list.

5. Press ENT to select the desired data item and return to the position page.

6. Press the small right knob momentarily to remove the cursor from the page.

To restore the user-selectable data field factory default setting:

1. Press MENU to display the Satellite Status Page Options menu.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Restore Defaults?” and press ENT.

By default, current altitude (ALT) is displayed in the lower right corner of the page. This field is user selectable using the “Change Fields?” option.

Select a different data type from the list using the small right knob. (NOTE: Do not rely solely on MSA as an absolute measure of safe altitude. Consult current charts and NOTAMs for your area.)

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Satellite Status Page

The Satellite Status Page is helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. You may wish to refer to this page occasionally to monitor GPS receiver performance and establish a normal pattern for system operation. Should problems occur at a later date, you may find it helpful to have an established baseline from which to compare.

Estimated Position Error /

Dilution of Precision

Satellite Signal

Strength Bar

When the GNS 530 is first powered on, an “Acquiring” status appears at the top of the page and no signal strength bars are displayed.

As satellites are received, the status will change to “2D Navigation” or “3D Navigation”. “3D Navigation includes altitude, whereas “2D Navigation” is only the latitude/longitude position.

Present Position

GPS-calculated Altitude

As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number (01-32) underneath each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:

• No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated.

• Hollow signal strength bars—the receiver has found the satellite(s) and is collecting data.

• Solid signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) is

ready for use.

The sky view display, at the top left corner of the page, shows which satellites are currently in view, and where they are. The outer circle of the sky view represents the horizon (with north at top of the circle); the inner circle 45° above the horizon; and the center point directly overhead.

Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that must be collected (hollow signal strength bar) before the satellite may be used for navigation (solid signal strength bar). Once the GPS receiver has determined your position, the GNS 530 will indicate your position, altitude, track and ground speed. The GPS receiver status field (see page 39) will also display the following messages under the appropriate conditions:

• Searching Sky— The GPS receiver is searching the sky for ANY visible satellites. You will also be informed of this status with a “Searching the Sky” message.

• Acquiring Sat— The GPS receiver is acquiring satellites for navigation. In this mode, the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last known position to determine which satellites should be in view.

• 2D Navigation— The GPS receiver is in 2D navigation mode. Altitude data will be provided by an altitude serializer (if installed).

• 3D Navigation— The GPS receiver is in 3D navigation mode and will compute altitude using satellite data.

“Searching Sky” appears when the GNS 530 is searching for any available satellite to collect orbital (almanac) data.

• Poor Coverg— The GPS receiver cannot acquire sufficient satellites for navigation.

• Rcvr Not Usbl— The GPS receiver is unusable due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and on again.

• AutoLocate— The GPS receiver is looking for any available satellite. This process can take up to five minutes to determine a position.

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Satellite Status Page

The Satellite Status Page also indicates the accuracy of the position fix, using Estimated Position Error (EPE) and Dilution of Precision (DOP) figures. DOP measures satellite geometry quality (i.e., number of satellites received and where they are relative to each other) on a scale from one to ten. The lowest numbers are the best accuracy and the highest numbers are the worst. EPE uses DOP and other factors to calculate a horizontal position error, in feet or meters.

“AutoLocate” appears when the GNS 530 has orbital data, but last known position and/or time information are significantly different from current conditions.

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Selecting a Destination

Pressing the direct-to key displays the Select Direct-to Waypoint Page.

Section 3: Direct-To Navigation

The GNS 530’s direct-to function provides a quick method of setting a course to a destination waypoint. Once a direct-to is activated, the GNS 530 will establish a point-to-point course line (great circle) from your present position to the selected direct-to destination. Navigation data on the various NAV pages will provide steering guidance until the direct-to is cancelled or replaced by a new destination.

To select a direct-to destination:

1. Press the direct-to key. The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field

highlighted.

2. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the desired destination waypoint.

3. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint, and ENT (again) to activate the direct-to function.

If you’re navigating to a waypoint and get off course, the direct-to function may also be used to re-center the CDI (HSI) needle and proceed to the same waypoint.

To re-center the CDI (HSI) needle to the same destination waypoint:

1. Press the direct-to key, followed by ENT twice.

As satellites are received, the status will change to Use the small and large right knobs to enter the name of the destination waypoint. Press ENT once the name has been fully entered.

NOTE:

If you’re navigating an approach with the missed approach point (MAP) as the current

destination, re-centering the CDI (HSI) needle with the

direct-to

key will cancel the approach.

Selecting a Destination by Facility Name or City

In addition to selecting a destination by identifier, the Select Direct-to Waypoint Page also allows

Cautions

Selecting by Facility or City

you to select airports, VORs and NDBs by facility name or city location. If duplicate entries exist for the entered facility name or city, additional entries may be viewed by continuing to rotate the

knob

during the selection process. (See page 88 for more information on duplicate waypoints.)

small right

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Identifier, Symbol

and Region

Flight Plan

Field

Facility Name

City

Nearest Airport

Field

To select a direct-to destination by facility name or city:

1. Press the direct-to key. The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field

highlighted.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the facility name (second line; see above) or the city (third line; see

above) field.

3. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the facility name or city location of the desired destination

waypoint. As you spell the facility name or city, the GNS 530’s Spell’N’Find feature will select the first entry in the database based upon the characters you have entered up to that point.

4. Continue rotating the small right knob to scroll through any additional database listings for the selected facility name or city. You can also scroll backwards with the small right knob if you scroll past the desired waypoint.

5. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint, and ENT (again) to activate the direct-to function.

Select the third line on the Select Direct-to Waypoint Page to choose your destination waypoint (airport, VOR, NDB) by city name.

Use the small and large right knobs to enter the city name. Continue rotating the small right knob to view any additional listings for the selected city.

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Flight Plan / Nearest Waypoints

Selecting a Destination from the Active Flight Plan

If you’re navigating an active flight plan, any waypoint contained in the flight plan may be selected as a direct-to destination from the Select Direct-to Waypoint page. (See section 4, beginning on page 47, for more information on flight plans.)

To select a direct-to destination from the active flight plan:

1. Press the direct-to key. The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field

highlighted.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the flight plan (FPL) field.

3. Rotate the small right knob to display a window showing all waypoints in the active flight plan.

4. Continue rotating the small right knob to scroll through the list and highlight the desired waypoint.

5. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint, and ENT (again) to activate the direct-to function.

The flight plan (FPL) field allows you to select any active flight plan waypoint as your current destination waypoint.

The nearest airport (NRST) field allows you to select any of the nine nearest airports as your current destination waypoint.

Selecting the Nearest Airport as a Direct-To Destination

The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page always displays the nearest airports (from your present position) on the NRST field. Navigating directly to a nearby airport is always just a few simple steps away. (Nearby airports may also be selected as direct-to destinations using the steps described on page 113.)

To select a nearby airport as a direct-to destination:

1. Press the direct-to key. The select direct-to waypoint page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field

highlighted.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the nearest airport (NRST) field.

3. Rotate the small right knob to display a window showing up to nine nearby airports.

4. Continue rotating the small right knob to scroll through the list and highlight the desired airport.

5. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint, and ENT (again) to activate the direct-to function.

Shortcuts

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Shortcuts are available when using the direct-to key, allowing you to bypass the use of the small and

large right knobs to enter the destination waypoint’s identifier. A direct-to can be performed from any

page displaying a single waypoint identifier (such as the WPT pages for airports and navaids) by simply pressing direct-to and ENT. For pages that display a list of waypoints (e.g., the Nearest Airport Page), you must highlight the desired waypoint with the cursor before pressing the direct-to key.

To select an on-screen waypoint as a direct-to destination:

1. If a single airport, navaid or user waypoint is displayed on-screen: press direct-to, then press ENT twice.

2. If a list of waypoints is displayed on-screen: press the small right knob to activate the cursor, rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired waypoint, then press direct-to followed by ENT twice.

Direct-to destinations may also be selected from the Map Page, by panning to the desired destination

location and pressing direct-to and ENT (twice). If no airport, navaid or user waypoint exists at the desired location, a waypoint named “+MAP” will automatically be created at the location of the panning pointer.

To select a direct-to destination from the map page:

1. From the Map Page, press the small right knob to display a panning pointer.

2. Rotate the small and large right knobs to place the panning pointer at the desired destination location.

3. If the panning pointer is placed on an existing airport, navaid or user waypoint, the waypoint name will be highlighted. Press direct-to and ENT twice to navigate to the waypoint.

4. If the panning pointer is placed on an open location, press direct-to and ENT twice to create a “MAP” waypoint and navigate to it.

When a single waypoint is displayed on-screen, select it as your destination by pressing direct-to. When a list of waypoints is displayed, press the small right knob to display a cursor, highlight the desired waypoint, then press direct-to.

Direct-to Shortcuts

Use the panning pointer to select your destination directly from the map.

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Cancelling / Manual Course

To cancel a direct-to, select a new direct-to destination, activate a flight plan or select the “Cancel Direct-To NAV?” option.

Cancelling Direct-To Navigation

Once a direct-to is activated, the GNS 530 will provide navigation guidance to the selected destination until the direct-to is replaced with a new direct-to or flight plan, cancelled, or the unit is turned off.

To cancel a direct-to:

1. Press the direct-to key to display the Select Direct-to Waypoint Page.

2. Press MENU to display the Direct-to Options menu.

3. With “Cancel Direct-To NAV?” highlighted, press ENT. If a flight plan is still active, the GNS 530 will resume

navigating the flight plan along the closest leg.

Specifying a Course to a Waypoint

Whenever you perform a direct-to, the GNS 530 will set a direct great circle course to your selected destination. You can also manually define the course to your destination, using the course field (“CRS”) on the Select Direct-to Waypoint Page.

To manually define the direct-to course:

1. Press the direct-to key.

2. Use the small and large right knobs to select the destination waypoint.

3. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint, then rotate the large right knob to highlight the course (“CRS”)

field.

4. Rotate the small and large right knobs to select the desired course and press ENT.

5. Press ENT again to begin navigation using the selected destination and course.

6. To reselect a direct course from present position (or select a new manually-defined course), simply press

direct-to, follow by ENT twice.

The “CRS” field allows you to define the course to a direct-to destination waypoint. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the desired course.

Section 4: Flight Plans

The GNS 530 lets you create up to 20 different flight plans, with up to 31 waypoints in each flight

plan. The flight plan (FPL) page group consists of two pages, accessed by pressing the FPL key. The flight plan pages allow you to create, edit and copy flight plans.

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Creating Flight Plans

Active Flight Plan

Flight Plan Catalog

The Flight Plan Catalog allows you to create, edit, activate, delete and copy flight plans. Flight plans numbered from 1 through 19 are used to save flight plans for future use. “Flight plan 0” is reserved exclusively for the flight plan currently in use for navigation. Any time you activate a flight plan, a copy

From the Flight Plan Catalog, press MENU to display the options menu and select “Create New Flight Plan?”.

of the flight plan is automatically transferred to “flight plan 0” and overwrites any previously active flight plan.

To create a new flight plan:

1. Press FPL and rotate the small right knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog.

2. Press MENU to display the Flight Plan Catalog Options.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Create New Flight Plan?” and press ENT.

4. A blank flight plan page will appear for the first empty storage location. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the departure waypoint and press ENT.

5. Repeat step #4 above to enter the identifier for each additional flight plan waypoint.

6. Once all waypoints have been entered, press the small right knob to return to the Flight Plan Catalog.

Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of each flight plan waypoint.

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Editing Flight Plans

Highlight the point in the existing flight plan where you wish to add the new waypoint. If an existing waypoint is highlighted, the new waypoint will be placed directly in front of it.

Flight Plan Editing

To add a waypoint to an existing flight plan:

1. Press FPL and rotate the small right knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog.

2. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press ENT.

4. Rotate the large right knob to select the point where you wish to add the new waypoint. If an existing

waypoint is highlighted, the new waypoint will be placed directly in front of this waypoint.

5. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the new waypoint and press ENT.

6. Once all changes have been made, press the small right knob to return to the Flight Plan Catalog.

To delete a waypoint from an existing flight plan:

1. Press FPL and rotate the small right knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog.

2. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press ENT.

4. Rotate the large right knob to select the waypoint you wish to delete and press CLR to display a “REMOVE

WAYPOINT” confirmation window.

5. With “Yes” highlighted, press ENT to remove the waypoint.

6. Once all changes have been made, press the small right knob to return to the Flight Plan Catalog.

A one-line user comment may be added to any flight plan, which will be displayed on the Flight Plan Catalog, next to the flight plan’s number. By default, as the flight plan is being created, the comment will show the first and last waypoints in the flight plan.

Highlight the waypoint you wish to delete and press CLR to display the “REMOVE WAYPOINT” confirmation window.

To change the comment line for an existing flight plan:

1. From the Flight Plan Catalog, press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press ENT.

3. Rotate the large right knob to select the comment line at the top of the screen.

4. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the new comment. Press ENT when finished.

5. Once all changes have been made, press the small right knob to return to the Flight Plan Catalog.

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Activating Flight Plans

Once a flight plan is defined through the Flight Plan Catalog (using the steps previously outlined), it may be activated for navigation. Activating the flight plan places it into “flight plan 0” and overwrites any previous information at that location.

To activate an existing flight plan:

1. From the Flight Plan Catalog, press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press MENU to display the Flight Plan

Catalog Options.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Activate Flight Plan?” and press ENT.

The comment line at the top of the page can be edited to change the name/comment assigned to the flight plan.

Inverting Flight Plans

After traveling along a flight plan, you may wish to reverse the route for navigation guidance back to your original departure point.

Activating / Inverting

To activate an existing flight plan in reverse order:

1. From the Flight Plan Catalog, press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press MENU to display the Flight Plan

Catalog Options.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Invert & Activate FPL?” and press ENT. The original flight plan will

remain intact in its Flight Plan Catalog storage location.

“Activate Flight Plan?” selects the highlighted flight plan for navigation guidance. “Invert & Activate FPL?” reverses the sequence of the highlighted flight plan, then activates it for navigation guidance.

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Copying / Deleting

Use the “Copy Flight Plan?” option to save a copy of a flight plan to another memory location. This is useful for saving the active flight plan, or to save a stored flight plan before editing.

Copying Flight Plans

If you want to save a flight plan currently located in “flight plan 0”, be sure to copy it to an open

catalog location (1-19) before the flight plan is cancelled, overwritten or erased.

NOTE:

Once a flight plan is activated, it is copied to “flight plan 0” and overwrites the previous

contents of this flight plan memory location.

To copy a flight plan to another Flight Plan Catalog location:

1. From the Active Flight Plan Page: Press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Options window.

2. From the Flight Plan Catalog: Press the small right knob to activate the cursor, rotate the large right knob to highlight the flight plan you wish to copy, then press MENU to display the Flight Plan Catalog Options.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Copy Flight Plan?” and press ENT.

4. By default, the next empty catalog location will be offered. To select a different location, rotate the large right knob to select the flight plan number, use the small and large right knobs to enter a different number and press ENT.

5. With “Yes?” highlighted, press ENT to copy the flight plan.

Deleting Flight Plans

Once you are finished with a flight plan, it can easily be deleted from the Flight Plan Catalog or the

Active Flight Plan Page.

Select “Delete Flight Plan?” to remove the designated flight plan from memory..

To delete a flight plan:

1. From the Active Flight Plan Page: Press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Options window.

2. From the Flight Plan Catalog: Press the small right knob to activate the cursor, rotate the large right knob to highlight the flight plan you wish to delete, then press MENU to display the Flight Plan Catalog Options.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Delete Flight Plan?” and press ENT.

4. With “Yes?” highlighted, press ENT to delete the flight plan.

Flight Plan Catalog Options

The following options (some covered on the preceding pages) are available for the Flight Plan

Catalog:

Activate Flight Plan? allows you to select the flight plan for navigation guidance, as described

on page 49.

Invert & Activate FPL? allows you to reverse the highlighted flight plan and select it for

navigation guidance, as described on page 49.

Create New Flight Plan? allows you to create a new flight plan, as described on page 47. Crossfill? allows you to transfer a direct-to destination, the active flight plan, any stored flight

plan or user waypoints to a second 400-series or 500-series GARMIN unit. Some crossfill operations can be done automatically. If both units are set to “auto”, a change in the direct-to

destination or active flight plan on one unit will also be seen on the other.

To crossfill information between two 500-series (or 400-series) GARMIN units:

1. From the Flight Plan Catalog, press MENU to display the Flight Plan Catalog Options.

2. Rotate the large right knob to select the “Crossfill?” option and press ENT.

3. Rotate the large right knob to select the “Method” field.

4. Rotate the small right knob to select “Auto” or “Manual” and press ENT. “Auto” will automatically transfer

the active flight plan or direct-to selection to another 400- or 500-series GARMIN unit, without user intervention.

5. If “Manual” is selected: Rotate the large right knob to select the “Transfer” field, then rotate the small right knob to select the type of information to transfer between units (Active Flight Plan, Flight Plan, All User Waypoints or User Waypoint). When “Flight Plan” or “User Waypoint” is selected, a second field will appear to the immediate right of the “Transfer” field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the number of the flight plan or the name of the user waypoint you wish to transfer.

6. The “Cross-Side” field allows you to designate the sending and receiving units in a crossfill operation. Rotate the large right knob to select the “Cross-Side” field, then rotate the small right knob to select “To” or “From”. Press ENT to confirm the selection. (For more information on Crossfill, see page 136.)

7. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Initiate Transfer?” and press ENT to transfer the selected data.

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Flight Plan Catalog Options

“Activate Flight Plan?” selects the highlighted flight plan and uses it for navigation guidance. “Invert & Activate?” reverses the order of waypoints in the flight plan, then selects it for navigation guidance.

Once “Initiate Transfer?” is selected, a progress bar at the bottom of the page will indicate the status of the crossfill transfer until completed.

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Flight Plan Catalog Options

Select “Delete Flight Plan?” to remove the highlighted flight plan from memory. “Delete All Flight Plans?” will remove all flight plans from memory.

Copy Flight Plan? allows you to copy the selected flight plan to a new flight plan location, as

described on page 50. The copy function is useful for duplicating an existing flight plan before making changes.

Delete Flight Plan? allows you to remove the selected flight plan from memory, as described on

page 50. Deleting a flight plan does not delete the individual waypoints contained in the flight plan from the database or user waypoint memory.

Delete All Flight Plans? allows you to remove all flight plans from memory at one time.

To delete all flight plans:

1. Select the “Delete All Flight Plans?” option from the Flight Plan Catalog Options and press ENT.

2. A confirmation window will appear. With “Yes?” highlighted, press ENT.

Sort List By Number?/Sort List by Comment? allows you to select between a Flight Plan

Catalog sorted numerically by the flight plan number or sorted alphanumerically based upon the comment assigned to each flight plan. When either option is selected, the other option will appear on the Flight Plan Catalog Options window.

To sort the catalog listing by number or comment:

1. Select the “Sort List By Number?” or “Sort List By Comment?” option (whichever is currently displayed) from

the Flight Plan Catalog Options and press ENT.

Active Flight Plan

The Active Flight Plan Page shows waypoint names and data for the route currently being used for navigation guidance.

The Active Flight Plan Page provides information and editing functions for “flight plan 0”—the flight plan currently in use for navigation. Once you have activated a direct-to or flight plan, the Active Flight Plan Page will show each waypoint for the flight plan (or a single waypoint for a direct-to), along with the desired track (DTK), distance (DIS) for each leg and cumulative distance (CUM). The data fields are user-selectable and may be changed to display estimated time of arrival (ETA) or estimated time enroute (ETE).

To change a data field on the Active Flight Plan Page:

1. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options window.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Change Fields?” and press ENT.

3. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the field you wish to change.

4. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired data item and press ENT.

5. Press the small right knob to remove the cursor.

To restore factory default settings for data fields on the Active Flight Plan Page:

1. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options window.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Restore Defaults?” and press ENT.

Active Flight Plan Options

The following options (some covered on the preceding pages) are available for the Flight Plan Catalog:

Activate Leg? activates/reactivates the flight plan and selects the highlighted leg as the “active

leg” (the leg which will currently be used for navigation guidance).

To activate a flight plan along a specific leg:

1. From the Active Flight Plan Page, press the small right knob to activate the cursor and rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired destination waypoint.

2. Press MENU, select the “Activate Leg?” option from the Active Flight Plan Page Options and press ENT.

3. A confirmation window will appear. With “Activate?” highlighted, press ENT.

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Active Flight Plan Options

Change the displayed data using the “Change Fields?” option. Highlight the data field you wish to change and rotate the small right knob to display available data types.

Crossfill? allows you to transfer the active flight plan between two GNS 530s in a dual unit

installation. See page 51 for additional information on this feature.

Copy Flight Plan? copies the active flight plan to a Flight Plan Catalog location, as described on

page 50. The copy function is useful for duplicating the active flight plan before making changes.

Invert Flight Plan? reverses the active flight plan. See description of “Invert & Activate FPL”

option on page 49.

“Activate Leg?” will select the highlighted flight plan leg as the leg currently in use for navigation guidance (even if it isn’t the closest leg).

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Active Flight Plan Options

“Delete Flight Plan?” will cancel navigation and remove the active flight plan from memory.

Delete Flight Plan? allows you to remove all waypoints from the active flight plan, as described on page 51. (Deleting a flight plan does not delete the waypoints contained in the flight plan from the database or user waypoint memory.)

Select Approach? allows you to select a published instrument approach for the destination airport, or replace the current approach with a new selection. (In many cases, you’ll find it more convenient to select approaches using the PROC key—as described on page 59.)

To select an approach for a direct-to or flight plan destination airport:

1. From the Active Flight Plan Page, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options.

2. Highlight the “Select Approach?” option and press ENT.

3. A window will appear listing the available approaches for your destination airport. Rotate the small right knob to highlight the desired approach and press ENT.

4. A second window will appear listing available transitions for the approach. Rotate the small right knob to highlight the desired transition waypoint and press ENT. (The “Vectors” option assumes you will receive vectors to the final course segment of the approach and will provide navigation guidance to intercept this final course.)

5. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Load?” or “Activate?” and press ENT. “Load?” will add the approach to the flight plan without immediately using the approach for navigation guidance. This allows you to continue navigating the original flight plan until cleared for the approach—but, keeps the approach available for quick activation when needed. “Activate?” will add the approach to the flight plan and begin navigating the approach course.

6. For precision approaches, and non-precision approaches not approved for GPS, a reminder window will appear indicating that GPS guidance on such approaches is strictly for monitoring only. To confirm this reminder, highlight “Yes?” and press ENT.

Published instrument approaches can be selected and used from the Active Flight Plan Options, or by pressing the PROC key. The “Select Approach?” option appears in both places.

Select Arrival? allows you to select a published standard terminal arrival route (STAR) for the

destination airport, or replace the current arrival with a new selection. (See page 59 for information on selecting arrivals using the PROC key.)

To select an arrival for a direct-to or flight plan destination airport:

1. From the Active Flight Plan Page, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options.

2. Highlight the “Select Arrival?” option and press ENT.

3. A window will appear listing the available arrivals for your destination airport. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired arrival and press ENT.

4. A second window will appear listing available transitions for the arrival. Rotate the small right knob to highlight the desired transition waypoint and press ENT.

5. With “Load?” highlighted, press ENT.

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Active Flight Plan Options

Select Departure? allows you to select a published standard instrument departure (SID) for the departure airport, or replace the current departure with a new selection. When using a direct-to, the GNS 530 will use the nearest airport as a reference when displaying available departures. (See

“Select Arrival?” and “Select Departure?” allow you to select and use published arrival routes (STARs) and published instrument departures (SIDs).

page 59 for information on selecting departures using the PROC key.)

To select a departure for the departure airport:

1. From the Active Flight Plan Page, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options.

2. Highlight the “Select Departure?” option from the Active Flight Plan Page Options and press ENT.

3. A window will appear listing the available departures for your departure airport. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired departure and press ENT.

4. A second window will appear listing available transitions for the departure. Rotate the small right knob to highlight the desired transition waypoint and press ENT.

5. With “Load?” highlighted, press ENT.

Once the arrival or departure is selected, a window will appear to select the desired transition waypoint.

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Active Flight Plan Options

Approaches, arrivals and departures can all be removed from the active flight plan by selecting the corresponding “Remove...” option..

Remove Approach? deletes the currently selected approach from the active flight plan. Remove Arrival? deletes the current STAR from the active flight plan. Remove Departure? deletes the current SID from the active flight plan.

To remove an approach, arrival or departure from the active flight plan:

1. From the Active Flight Plan Page, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options.

2. Select the “Remove Approach?”, “Remove Arrival?” or “Remove Departure?” option and press ENT.

3. A confirmation window will appear listing the procedure you are about to remove. With “Yes?” highlighted,

press ENT.

Closest Point of FPL? calculates the bearing and closest distance that a flight plan will pass

from a reference waypoint. May also be used to create a new user waypoint along the flight plan at the location closest to a chosen reference waypoint.

To determine the closest point, along the active flight plan, to a selected waypoint:

1. From the Active Flight Plan Page, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options.

2. Select the “Closest Point of FPL?” option from the Active Flight Plan Page Options and press ENT.

3. A window will appear with the reference waypoint field highlighted. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the reference waypoint and press ENT.

4. A confirmation window will appear for the selected reference waypoint. Press ENT to accept the waypoint.

5. The GNS 530 will display the bearing (BRG) and distance (DIST) to the closest point along the flight plan, from the selected reference waypoint. To create a user waypoint at this location and add it to the flight plan, highlight “Load?” and press ENT. The name for the new user waypoint will be derived from the identifier of the reference waypoint.

To determine the closest point where the active flight plan passes a particular waypoint, use the “Closest Point of FPL?” option. A waypoint can be added to the flight plan at the calculated location.

Change Fields? allows you to select the desired data items to display on the Active Flight Plan

Page, as described on page 53.

Restore Defaults? returns all data fields to the factory default settings. See page 53.

Shortcuts

A number of shortcuts are available to save time when using the Active Flight Plan Page. These shortcuts speed the process of removing approaches, departures and arrivals, and aid in selecting a specific flight plan leg for navigation guidance.

On the preceding page, options to remove approaches, departures and arrivals were introduced. This process may also be completed using the CLR key, as described below and illustrated at right.

To remove an approach, departure or arrival using the CLR key:

1. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the title for the approach, departure or arrival you wish to delete. Titles

will appear in light blue directly above the procedure’s waypoints.

3. Press CLR to display a confirmation window.

4. With “Yes?” highlighted, press ENT to remove the selected procedure.

This same process may also be used to remove individual waypoints from the active flight plan.

To remove a waypoint using the CLR key:

1. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the identifier for the waypoint you wish to delete. Identifiers will

appear in green text.

3. Press CLR to display a confirmation window.

4. With “Yes?” highlighted, press ENT to remove the selected procedure.

To remove an approach, departure or arrival from the active flight plan, highlight the procedure name (appears in light blue text) and press CLR.

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Active Flight Plan Editing

To remove an individual waypoint from the active flight plan, highlight the waypoint you wish to remove and press CLR.

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Flight Plan Leg Selection

From the Active Flight Plan Page, use the direct-to key to activate a highlighted route leg...

On page 53 the “Activate Leg?” option is discussed, which allows you to specify which leg of the

flight plan will currently be used for navigation guidance. A shortcut also exists for this operation, using the direct-to key.

To activate a specific leg of the active flight plan:

1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor and rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired

destination waypoint.

2. Press direct-to twice to display an “Activate Leg” confirmation window.

3. With “Activate?” highlighted, press ENT.

When using instrument procedures, this feature can be used not only to activate a specific point-topoint leg, but to also activate the procedure turn portion of an approach, follow a DME arc or activate a holding pattern.

...including any portion of an instrument procedure, such as a procedure turn, DME arc or holding pattern.

Section 5: Approaches, Departures & Arrivals

The GNS 530 allows you to fly non-precision and precision approaches to airports with published

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instrument approach procedures. All available approaches are stored on your Jeppesen NavData® card, and are automatically updated when you replace the card with a new one. Subscription information for NavData cards is included in your GNS 530 package.

The Procedures Page (shown at top right) is displayed by pressing the PROC key. The Procedures

Page provides direct access to approaches, departures and arrivals—based upon the active flight plan or direct-to destination. In either case, the departure and destination airports must have published procedures associated with them.

To select an approach, departure or arrival:

1. Press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Select Approach?”, “Select Departure?” or “Select Arrival?” and press ENT.

3. A window will appear listing the available procedures. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired procedure and press ENT. (When a direct-to destination is selected, departures are offered for the nearest airport.)

4. A second window will appear listing the available transitions. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired transition waypoint and press ENT. (The approach “Vectors” option assumes you will receive vectors to the final course segment of the approach and will provide navigation guidance relative to the final approach course.)

5. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Load?” or “Activate?” (approaches only) and press ENT. (“Load?” will add the procedure to the flight plan without immediately using it for navigation guidance. This allows you to continue navigating the original flight plan, but keeps the procedure available on the Active Flight Plan Page for quick activation when needed.)

6. For precision approaches and some non-precision approaches, a reminder window will appear indicating that GPS guidance on such approaches is strictly for monitoring only—use the VLOC receiver and external CDI (or HSI) for primary navigation. To confirm this reminder, highlight “Yes?” and press ENT.

Press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page. Options are available to select published approaches, arrivals (STARs) and departures (SIDs).

You can select a transition waypoint for an approach, or choose “VECTORS” to provide navigation guidance to the final approach course.

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Activating Approaches

When an approach is “Loaded”, it is added to the end of the active flight plan. Prior to reaching the approach course, select “Activate Approach?” to begin navigation along the approach course.

Not all approaches in the database are approved for GPS use. As you select an approach, a “GPS” designation to the right of the procedure name indicates the procedure can be flown using the GPS receiver. Some procedures will not have this designation, meaning the GPS receiver may be used for supplemental navigation guidance only. The final course segment of ILS approaches, for example, must be flown by tuning the VLOC receiver to the proper frequency and coupling the VLOC receiver to the external CDI (or HSI).

Once an approach is selected, it may be activated for navigation from the Procedures Page. Activating the approach overrides the “enroute” portion of the active flight plan, proceeding directly to the “approach” portion (for a full approach, directly to the initial approach fix). Activating the approach also initiates automatic CDI scaling transition as the approach progresses.

To activate an approach (which was previously loaded):

1. Press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Activate Approach?” and press ENT.

Another Procedures Page option allows you to activate the final course segment of the approach. This option assumes you will receive vectors to the final approach fix (FAF) and guides you to intercept the final course, before reaching the FAF.

To activate the (previously loaded) approach, with vectors to final:

1. Press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Activate Vectors-To-Final?” and press ENT.

In many cases, it may be easiest to “Load” the full approach while still some distance away, enroute to the destination airport. Later, if vectored to final, use the steps above to select “Activate Vector-ToFinal”—which makes the inbound course to the FAF waypoint active. Otherwise, activate the full approach using the “Activate Approach?” option.

With the full approach “Loaded”, select “Activate Vectors-To-Final?” to provide navigation guidance along the final approach course segment only.

Basic Approach Operations

The GNS 530 provides non-precision approach guidance using its built-in GPS receiver. The GPS

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receiver can also be used as a supplemental aid for precision approaches (and non-precision localizerbased approaches), but the localizer and glideslope receivers MUST be used for primary approach course guidance.

Approaches designed specifically for GPS are often very simple and don’t require overflying a VOR or NDB. Currently, many non-precision approaches have “GPS overlays” to let you fly an existing procedure (VOR, VOR/DME, NDB, RNAV, etc.) more accurately using GPS. To date, there are over 2,400 GPS-only approaches and over 2,900 GPS overlay approaches worldwide.

Many overlay approaches are more complex (in comparison to GPS-only approaches). The GNS 530 displays and guides you through each leg of the approach—automatically sequencing through each of these legs, up to the missed approach point (MAP). Approaches may be flown “as published” with the full transition—using any published feeder route or initial approach fix (IAF)—or may be flown with a vectors-to-final transition.

Approach operations on the GNS 530 will typically begin with the same basic steps:

1. Select the destination airport using the direct-to key, or as the last waypoint in the active flight plan.

2. Choose the “Select Approach?” option from the Procedures Page (see page 59) or from the Active Flight Plan Options (see page 54).

3. “Load” the approach (often while enroute) in anticipation of its future use. This places the approach in the active flight plan, but retains course guidance in the enroute section until the approach is “Activated”.

4. “Activate” the full approach or vectors-to-final, as appropriate. In some scenarios, you may find it more convenient to immediately activate the approach and skip the “Load” process outlined above in step #3. The GNS 530 provides both options.

Basic Steps for Using Approaches

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STEP 3: Press PROC, highlight “Select Approach?” and press ENT. From the pop-up window, select the “VOR 03” approach into KLYH.

STEP 3: A second pop-up window displays available transitions. Highlight LYH VOR and press ENT. Finally, select “Load?” to add the approach to the active flight plan.

Approaches with Procedure Turns

The procedure turn portion of an approach is

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turn itself—beyond what is required for any other type of approach.

This example uses the VOR Runway 03 approach for Lynchburg (Virginia) Regional Airport, KLYH, and assumes a departure from Frederick (Maryland) Municipal Airport, KFDK. The steps required to set up and fly the approach are detailed below:

1. Prior to departing KFDK, the destination (KLYH) is

selected using the direct-to key or by creating a flight plan terminating at Lynchburg Regional.

2. While enroute to KLYH, some 40-50 nautical miles away, you select the ATIS frequency to monitor airport conditions and runway usage. This is accomplished by displaying the NAVCOM Page (see page 37) and selecting the ATIS frequency from the list. This places the frequency on standby. Use the COM flip-flop key to make the ATIS frequency active.

3. From ATIS you learn that runway 03 is in use and plan your approach accordingly. Press the PROC key and select the “VOR 03” approach using the steps outlined on page 59. From the transitions window, select LYH VOR (the IAF). Also, select “Load?” to load (but not activate) the approach.

4. Once you are cleared for the approach, press the PROC key, select “Activate Approach?” and press ENT.

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Flying the Procedure Turn

1. Within 30 nautical miles of the destination airport, the GNS 530 will switch

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message “START PROC TRN” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen (if you haven’t already begun the procedure turn).

6. Turn left to a heading of 160° to initiate the procedure turn. Course guidance is provided relative to the outbound leg from the FAF. No guidance through the procedure turn itself is given. (The procedure turn is displayed on the map page and indicated as the active leg on the default NAV and active flight plan pages.) The CDI needle will start moving to the right.

7. After approximately one minute, make a 180° right turn to a heading of 340° to intercept the inbound course. The GNS 530 will sequence to the inbound leg to the FAF, the CDI needle will swing to the opposite side to provide proper sensing along the final course segment and “NEXT DTK 025°” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

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from “enroute” mode to “terminal” mode (as indicated in the lower left corner of the screen). The switch to terminal mode is accompanied by a gradual Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) scale transition from 5.0 to 1.0 nautical miles, full scale deflection.

2. Several miles prior to reaching the IAF (LYH), you may wish to review the

approach sequence. Press the FPL key to display the Active Flight Plan Page. Press the small right knob and rotate the large right knob to review each segment of the approach. When finished, press FPL again to return to the previous page.

3. As you approach the IAF (LYH), a waypoint alert (“NEXT DTK 205°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. As the distance (DIS) to the IAF approaches zero, the alert is replaced by a turn advisory (“TURN TO 205°”). Dial the outbound course of 205° into the CDI (or HSI) using the OBS knob and initiate a standard rate turn to this course heading.

4. Fly the outbound course, keeping the CDI needle centered.

5. Once you have flown approximately one minute past the FAF (LYH), the alert

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STEP 3: As you approach the IAF, the “NEXT DTK 205°” waypoint alert appears in the lower right corner. Prepare to turn to this heading.

STEP 5: At approximately one minute past the IAF, an alert message (“START PROC TRN”) will remind you to begin the procedure turn.

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STEP 7 & 8: Procedure turn, inbound. The CDI needle will swing to the opposite side for proper sensing and “NEXT DTK 025°” appears. Turn to the new heading as the needle begins to center.

8. As the CDI needle starts to center, make a right turn to 025°—the final approach course.

9. Within 2.0 nautical miles of the FAF (LYH), the GNS 530 will switch from terminal mode to “approach” mode. CDI scaling will be tightened from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection.

10. As you approach the FAF, a waypoint alert in the lower right corner ('NEXT DTK 026°') will appear. Make any course adjustments necessary for the final course segment (FAF to MAP).

11. As you cross the FAF, the destination sequences to the MAP (“RW03”, the runway threshold). With the needle centered, fly toward the MAP,

minimums dictated by the approach plate

12. As you approach the MAP, a waypoint alert (“APPROACHING WPT”) will appear in the lower right corner.

13. As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints will be suspended at the MAP. A “from” indication will be displayed on the CDI and Default NAV Page, but course guidance along the final approach course will continue. If a missed approach is required, use the OBS key to initiate the missed approach sequence, as outlined on the following page.

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Once you cross the FAF, the Map Page will display the final course segment in magenta

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(the active leg of the flight plan always appears in magenta) and a dashed line will extend the course beyond the missed approach point (MAP). The dashed line is provided for situational awareness only and should NOT be used for navigation. Follow the published missed approach procedures.

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STEP 11: As you cross the FAF, the GNS 530 will automatically sequence to the final course segment, which appears in magenta on the Map Page.

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Flying the Missed Approach

After you pass the MAP, if the runway isn’t in sight you must execute a missed approach. The GNS 530 continues to give guidance along an extension of the final course segment (FAF to MAP) until you manually initiate the missed approach procedure (as mentioned previously in reference to the “SUSP” advisory). The OBS key is used to initiate the missed approach, as follows:

1. Press the OBS key. The missed approach holding point

(MAHP; in this case “SWARM” intersection) is automatically offered as the destination waypoint.

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Missed Approach

NOTE:

In some cases, an additional hold waypoint is added to the missed approach sequence. This additional waypoint is used as an aid in establishing the holding pattern—especially where the MAP and MAHP are the same waypoint.

2. Follow the missed approach procedures, as published on your approach plate, for proper climb and heading instructions. The GNS 530 will guide you to the holding pattern, along the 053° radial from LYH VOR.

3. An alert message in the lower right hand corner of the screen will recommend entry procedures for the holding pattern (i.e., “HOLD DIRECT”, “HOLD PARALLEL”, or “HOLD TEARDROP”). As you fly the holding pattern, a timer appears on the Default NAV Page. The timer automatically resets on the outbound side of the hold when you are abeam the hold waypoint. The timer again resets as you turn inbound (within approximately 30° of the inbound course). This allows you to use standard timing (typically one minute) to fly the inbound and outbound legs of the hold.

4. The GNS 530 will provide course guidance only on the inbound side of the holding pattern. When leaving the holding pattern to re-fly the approach (or another approach) press the PROC key to “Select Approach?” or “Activate Approach?” as previously described. (Or, use the direct-to key to select another destination.)

STEP 13: As you cross the missed approach point, “SUSP” will appear on-screen above the OBS key. Press the OBS key to provide navigation guidance to the missed approach holding point.

STEP 3: An alert message in the lower right hand corner will recommend entry procedures for the holding pattern (e.g, “HOLD TEARDROP”).

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STEP 4 & 5: Press PROC and select the “GPS 21” approach. Then, select BODRY intersection (the IAF) from the transitions window.

STEP 6: Once you “Activate?” the approach, the Active Flight Plan Page appears showing the sequence of waypoints in the approach..

Flying an Approach with a Hold

Starting where the previous example left off, we’ll assume weather conditions resulted in a missed approach at Lynchburg Regional. Now, you’ve decided to divert to Farmville Regional (KFVX) instead.

1. Press direct-to.

2. Use the small and large right knobs

to enter the destination airport’s identifier (KFVX).

3. Press ENT twice.

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GPS runway 21 approach begins with a holding pattern at the IAF, BODRY intersection.

4. Press PROC and select the “GPS 21” approach. (See page 59 for additional instructions.)

5. From the transitions window, select BODRY intersection as the IAF. Also, select “Activate?” to load and activate the approach.

6. Once you activate the approach, the Active Flight Plan Page will appear. You may review the approach sequence by pressing the small right knob and rotating the large right knob. Press FPL to return to the navigation pages.

7. As in the last example, within 30 nautical miles of the airport, the GNS 530 will switch from enroute mode to terminal mode, and the CDI scale will transition from 5.0 to 1.0 nautical miles, full scale deflection.

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8. Just prior to crossing BODRY intersection, an alert—”HOLD TEARDROP”—will

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matic sequencing of approach waypoints is temporarily suspended. As you make the turn inbound, “SUSP” will be cancelled and the GNS 530 will return to automatic sequencing.

appear in the lower right corner of the screen to suggest the proper holding pattern entry. (“HOLD DIRECT” or “HOLD PARALLEL” may be offered on other similar approaches.)

9. As mentioned in the missed approach example, the Default NAV Page will display a timer during the holding pattern. Use this timer to fly the one minute outbound portion of the holding pattern. (The holding pattern is displayed on the Map Page and indicated as the active leg on the Default NAV and Active Flight Plan pages.)

10. When crossing the IAF, “SUSP” will appear

above the OBS key, indicating that auto-

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STEP 9: While flying the holding pattern, a timer appears on the Default NAV Page. Use the timer to fly the one minute outbound portion of the pattern.

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If you need to lose extra altitude or speed by going around the holding pattern again,

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to manually suspend waypoint sequencing BEFORE crossing the holding waypoint the second time. If you’ve already passed this waypoint, re-activate the holding pattern using the shortcut steps described on page 58.

11. As you approach BODRY intersection from within the holding pattern, a waypoint alert (”NEXT DTK 209°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

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STEP 10: When crossing the IAF, “SUSP” appears above the OBS key to alert you that automatic waypoint sequencing is temporarily suspended.

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STEP 13: As you approach the FAF, the “NEXT DTK 209°” waypoint alert appears in the lower right corner of the screen.

12. At 2.0 nautical miles from the FAF (DEPOY intersection), the GNS 530 will switch from terminal mode to approach mode. CDI scaling will be tightened from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection.

13. As you approach the FAF, a waypoint alert in the lower right corner (“NEXT DTK 209°”) will appear. Make any course adjustments necessary for the final course segment (FAF to MAP).

14. As you cross the FAF, the destination sequences to the MAP (“RW21”, the runway threshold). With the needle centered, fly toward the MAP, observing the altitude minimums dictated by the approach plate.

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follow this extended course. Instead, follow published missed approach procedures.

15. As you approach the MAP, a waypoint alert (“APPROACHING WPT”) will appear in the lower right corner.

16. As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic sequencing of approach

waypoints will be suspended at the MAP. A “from” indication will be displayed on the CDI and Default NAV Page, but course guidance along the final approach course will continue. If a missed approach is required, use the OBS key to initiate the missed approach sequence, as outlined on page 65.

STEP 15: As you approach the MAP, the “APPROACHING WPT” waypoint alert appears in the lower right corner of the screen.

Forbes Field (Topeka, KS)

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Flying a DME Arc Approach

The GPS overlay for a DME arc approach uses additional Jeppesen-provided waypoints to define the arc. These waypoints are indicated by “D” as the first letter in the waypoint name. This is followed by three numbers which indicate the radial the waypoint lies on. The last letter indicates the radius of the arc. For example:

“D258G” indicates a DME waypoint (“D”) on the 258° radial at 7 DME (“G”, the seventh letter of the alphabet).

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DME Arc Approach

When you are cleared for a DME arc approach, you may do either of the following to intercept the arc:

• Follow a specified radial inbound to

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intercept the IAF.

• Follow ATC vectors which allow you to

intercept the arc at any point along the arc.

This example is based upon a flight from Hutchinson (Kansas) Municipal (KHUT) to Forbes Field (KFOE) in Topeka, Kansas. The VOR/DME runway 21 approach will be selected, along with “D258G” as the IAF. (Please note this approach was recently deleted from NOS and Jeppesen publications.)

1. Select Forbes Field (KFOE) as your destination, via the direct-to key or as the last waypoint in a flight plan.

2. Press the PROC key and select the “VOR/DME 21” approach using the steps outlined on page 64. From the transi-

tions window, select “D258G” as the IAF. Also, select “Load?” (or “Activate?”, if already cleared for the approach).

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STEP 1: Press direct-to and select “KFOE” as your destination (using the small and large right knobs).

STEP 2: Press PROC and select the “VOR/DME 21” approach and “D258G” transition (using the large right knob and ENT).

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STEP 4: If you’ve loaded the approach, but not activated it, press PROC and select “Activate Approach?”.

STEP 6: As you fly the DME arc, “Set Course to ###°” alerts you to periodically adjust the course select on the external CDI (or HSI).

3. Within 30 nautical miles of KFOE, the GNS 530 will switch from enroute mode to terminal mode and the CDI scale will transition from 5.0 to 1.0 nautical miles, full scale deflection.

4. If you haven’t already activated the approach (in step #2 above), be sure to do so when cleared for the approach. See page 59, step #5 for a description of this operation.

5. As you approach the IAF (D258G), a waypoint alert (“NEXT DTK 352°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. As the distance (DIS) to the IAF approaches zero, the alert is replaced by a turn advisory (“TURN TO 352°”).

6. Follow the arc, keeping the CDI needle centered. When using an autopilot, the course select on the CDI (or HSI) must be periodically updated with the desired track (DTK) to ensure proper tracking through the arc. Whenever the course select setting and desired track differ by more than 10°, a “Set course to ###°” message will appear on the Message Page.

7. The next point in the approach is an intermediate fix, labeled “D025G”. As you approach this intermediate fix, a waypoint alert (“NEXT DTK 205°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. As the distance to this fix approaches zero, the alert is replaced by a turn advisory (“TURN TO 205°”). Dial this course into the CDI (or HSI) using the OBS knob and initiate a standard rate turn to this course heading.

8. Prior to reaching TOP VOR, “NEXT DTK 200°” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. Select this course on the CDI (or HSI) using the OBS knob and turn to this course heading.

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“from” indication will be displayed on the CDI and Default NAV Page, but course guidance along the final approach course will continue. Do NOT follow this extended course. Follow published missed approach procedures using the OBS key to initiate the missed approach sequence, as outlined on page 65.

9. At 2.0 nautical miles from the FAF (FF21; a Jeppesenprovided waypoint), the GNS 530 will switch from terminal mode to approach mode. CDI scaling will be tightened from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection.

10. As you approach the FAF, a waypoint alert in the lower right corner (“NEXT DTK 200°”) will appear. Make any course adjustments necessary for the final course segment (FAF to MAP).

11. As you cross the FAF, the destination sequences to the MAP (“RW21”, the runway threshold). With the needle centered, fly toward the MAP, observing the altitude minimums dictated by the approach plate. When viewing the Map Page, you’ll note that the final course segment is displayed in magenta (the active leg of the flight plan always appears in magenta) and a dashed line extends the course beyond the MAP.

12. As you approach the MAP, a waypoint alert (“APPROACHING WPT”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

13. As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints will be suspended at the MAP. A

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STEP 10: As you approach the FAF, a “NEXT DTK 200°” waypoint alert will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

STEP 12: As you approach the MAP, an “APPROACHING WPT” alert will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

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STEP 3 (top): Select “VECTORS” from the transitions window to activate only the final approach course.

Vectors to Final

Let’s take a second look at the “VOR/DME 21” approach into Forbes Field. Instead of following the DME arc, ATC tells you to expect vectors onto the final approach course. There are several ways to select “vectors to final” with the GNS 530. The first two options below will normally require the least workload to accomplish:

• When the approach is first selected, choose “VECTORS” from the transitions (“TRANS”) window.

• Load a full approach—including the IAF from the transitions window—as described on page 59. When cleared, press PROC and select “Activate Vectors-To-Final?”. (See page 60.)

• Load the full approach as described on page 59. Use the direct-to key (by pressing it twice) from the Active Flight Plan Page to select the desired leg of the approach. (See page 58.)

To select “VECTORS” from the transitions window:

1. Select Forbes Field (KFOE) as your destination, using the direct-to key, or as the last waypoint in a flight plan.

2. Press the PROC key and select the “VOR/DME 21” approach using the steps outlined on page 59.

3. From the transitions window, select “VECTORS”.

4. Select “Load?” (or “Activate?”, if already cleared for the approach).

To activate vectors-to-final from the procedures page:

1. Select Forbes Field (KFOE) as your destination, using the direct-to key or as the last waypoint in a flight plan.

2. Press the PROC key and select the “VOR/DME 21” approach using the steps outlined on page 59.

3. From the transitions window, select “D258G” as the IAF. Also, select “Load?”.

4. When cleared, press the PROC key and select “Activate Vectors-To-Final?”.

STEP 4 (bottom): Press PROC and select “Activate Vectors-To-Final?” to activate only the final course segment of a loaded approach.

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5. ATC instructs you to turn right to a heading of 170° to intercept the final approach course. As you converge with the final approach course the needle moves toward the center. (In the illustration at right, the needle has returned to the on-screen CDI and your current position is less than 0.5 nm right of the final approach course.)

course to intercept final, as follows:

1.Within 30 nautical miles of KFOE, the GNS 530 will switch from enroute mode to terminal mode and the CDI scale will transition from 5.0 to 1.0 nautical miles, full scale deflection.

2. If you haven’t already done so, activate the approach (with vectors-to-final). This allows the GNS 530 to guide you to the final approach course. (See page 72.)

3. ATC instructs you to turn left to a heading of 020°. This places you parallel to the final approach course in the opposite direction. CDI needle deflection is to the left.

4. ATC instructs you to turn right to a heading of 110°.

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STEP 2: If the approach is loaded, but not yet activated, press PROC and select “Activate Vectors-To-Final?”.

STEP 5: As you converge with the final approach course, the CDI needle (on the Default NAV Page and the external CDI) moves toward the center.

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STEP 6: At 2.0 nautical miles from the FAF, the GNS 530 will switch from terminal (“TERM”) to approach (“APR”) mode. The CDI scale will transition from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale.

6. As the CDI needle centers, make any remaining course corrections to establish yourself on the final approach course. At 2.0 nautical miles from the FAF (FF21), the GNS 530 will switch from terminal mode to approach mode. CDI scaling will be tightened from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection.

7. As you approach the FAF, a waypoint alert in the lower right corner (“NEXT DTK 200°”) will appear. Make any course adjustments necessary for the final course segment (FAF to MAP).

8. As you cross the FAF, the destination sequences to the MAP (“RW21”). With the needle centered, fly toward the MAP, observing the altitude minimums dictated by the approach plate.

9. As you approach the MAP, a waypoint alert (“APPROACHING WPT”) will appear in the lower right corner.

10. As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic sequencing of approach

waypoints will be suspended at the MAP. A “from” indication will be displayed on the CDI and Default NAV Page, but course guidance along the final approach course will continue. Do NOT follow this extended course. Follow published missed approach procedures using the OBS key to initiate the missed approach sequence, as outlined on page 65.

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STEP 10: As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key, indicating automatic waypoint sequencing is suspended.

Course From Fix Flight Plan Legs

Certain approach, departure, and arrival procedures in the Jeppesen database contain course from fix flight plan legs. The GNS 530 is able to load these legs into the flight plan along with the rest of the procedure data, and to provide navigation along these legs.

There are three different types of course

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TYPE 1: Course from fix to distance, or Course from fix to DME distance

Course from fix to distance legs will appear in the flight plan like normal waypoints, but the destination name will always begin with a "D", followed by a distance in tenths of nautical miles from the waypoint fix. This example uses the VOR/DME RWY 25 approach into Palmdale, California (KPMD) and includes a teardrop course reversal.

1. As you reach the initial approach fix (PMD), a waypoint alert (“NEXT DTK 070°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. As the distance to the IAF approaches zero, the alert is replaced by a turn advisory (“TURN TO 070°”). Dial the outbound course into the CDI (or HSI) using the OBS knob and initiate a standard rate turn to this course heading.

2. Fly the outbound course, keeping the CDI needle centered. You are now on the ‘course from fix to distance’ leg, as shown on the Active Flight Plan and Default NAV Pages. Note the magenta line in the bottom figure, which represents the currently active leg of the approach. The distance (DIS) displayed on the above screens is TO the “D13.0” point. The flight plan will automatically sequence to the next leg upon reaching “D13.0”.

3. At 13.0 nm from the FAF, a waypoint alert (“NEXT DTK 265°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. Make a standard rate turn to the right to intercept the final approach course and watch for the CDI needle to begin to center.

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STEP 1: As the distance to the IAF approaches zero, the waypoint alert is replace by a turn advisory (“TURN TO 070°”). Initiate a standard rate turn to this course heading.

STEP 3: At 13.0 nautical miles from the IAF, a waypoint alert appears (“NEXT DTK 265°”). Make a standard rate turn to intercept the approach course.

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STEP 9: As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints is suspended at the MAP. Press OBS to initiate a missed approach.

STEP 2: Within a few seconds of pressing OBS to start the missed approach, “SUSP” will re-appear above the OBS key.

4. As you approach the intermediate fix (CF25), a waypoint alert (“NEXT DTK 265°”) will appear. Make any necessary course adjustments.

5. Within 2.0 nautical miles of the FAF (THERO), the GNS 530 will switch from terminal mode to approach mode. (“APR” will appear in the lower left corner of the screen—replacing “TERM”.) CDI scaling will be tightened from

1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection.

6. As you approach the FAF, “NEXT DTK 265°” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

7. As you cross the FAF, the destination sequences to the MAP (MA25). With the CDI needle centered, fly toward the MAP, observing the altitude minimums dictated by the approach plate.

8. As you approach the MAP, a waypoint alert (“APPROACHING WPT”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

9. As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints is suspended at the MAP. If a missed approach is required, use the OBS key to initiate the missed approach sequence, as outlined below.

TYPE 2: Course from fix to altitude

Course from fix to altitude legs will show the specific target altitude on the Active Flight Plan and Default NAV Pages. The missed approach sequence for the Palmdale VOR/DME RWY 25 approach includes a course from fix to altitude leg. In this instance, the leg corresponds to the initial phase of the missed approach, which reads “Climb to 5000’ outbound via PMD VOR R-282”.

1. After crossing the MAP, press the OBS key. The missed approach sequence is automatically offered, starting with

the ‘course from fix to altitude’ leg. The “NEXT DTK 282°” waypoint alert appears in the lower right corner of the screen. Follow the missed approach procedures, as published on your approach plate, for proper climb and heading instructions.

2. Note that within a few seconds of pressing OBS to release suspend mode and start the missed approach sequence, “SUSP” re-appears above the OBS key as the GNS 530 returns to suspend mode. This is normal when flying a ‘course from fix to altitude’ leg and indicates that automatic leg sequencing is suspended.

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3. Fly the outbound course keeping the CDI needle centered. The Map Page will depict the flight path extending indefinitely from PMD VOR. The distance (DIS) on the Default NAV, Map and Active Flight Plan pages will increase—and indicates the distance back to PMD VOR.

4. Upon reaching the desired altitude (5000’), press OBS to return to automatic leg sequencing. Confirm

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OBS key.

5. An alert (“NEXT DTK 133°”) will appear guiding you to the inbound course. The actual desired track (DTK) will depend on your ground speed and distance from PMD VOR. Intercept and fly the inbound course, keeping the CDI needle centered.

6. As you approach PMD VOR (the missed approach holding point), an alert message in the lower right

hand corner of the screen will recommend the holding pattern entry procedure (“HOLD PARALLEL”). As you fly the holding pattern, a timer appears on the Default NAV Page. The timer automatically resets on each outbound and inbound portion of the holding pattern.

7. Note that the GNS 530 again displays “SUSP” above the OBS key. Automatic waypoint sequencing is suspended

at the missed approach holding point. A waypoint alert (“APPROACHING WPT”) appears in the lower right corner of the screen each time you approach PMD VOR in the holding pattern.

8. When leaving the holding pattern, press the PROC key to reactivate the approach or select a different approach, or press direct-to to select another destination.

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STEP 4 & 5: Upon reaching the desired altitude, press OBS to return to automatic leg sequencing. An alert message (“NEXT DTK 133°”) will appear guiding you to the inbound course.

STEP 6: An alert message will recommend the holding pattern entry procedure (e.g., “HOLD PARALLEL”).

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STEP 2: As you depart the airfield, “NEXT DTK 026°” appears in the lower right corner and “SUSP” appears above the OBS key. Indicated distance will increase and is FROM the waypoint fix.

STEP 3 & 4: Once cleared to the next leg, press OBS. An alert will appear indicating the desired track and the unit will sequence to the next waypoint.

TYPE 3: Course from fix to manual sequence

Course from fix to manual sequence legs will appear on the Active Flight Plan and Map Pages with “man seq” in place of a waypoint identifier. An example of this type of course leg appears in the COASTAL ONE DEPARTURE from Westfield, Massachusetts (Barnes Muni). The example leg corresponds to the departure leg from Barnes Municipal and appears as follows on the Active Flight Plan and Default NAV Pages:

1. Select the departure (CSTL1) from the Procedures Page. Then select the departure runway (RW02, in this

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Fly assigned heading and altitude for radar vectors to HFD VOR. Expect clearance to requested flight level 10 minutes after departure. From over HFD VOR, proceed via the HFD R-143 to Thumb Int, then via the HTO R-010 to Yoder Int, then via the CCC R-057 to CCC VOR. Then via transition or assigned route.

example) and transition (GEDIC). Refer to page 59 for instructions on selecting departures.

2. As you depart the airfield, “NEXT DTK 026°” appears in the lower right corner of the screen and “SUSP” appears directly above the OBS key. You are now on the ‘course from fix to manual sequence’ leg. The distance displayed on the Active Flight Plan, Default NAV and Map pages is FROM the waypoint fix (the departure runway, in this example).

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3. Fly the outbound course keeping the CDI needle centered. Once you are cleared to sequence to the next leg, press the OBS key. Confirm that “SUSP” no longer appears directly above the OBS key. An alert (“NEXT DTK 186°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen to guide you to the next waypoint (HFD VOR). The actual desired track (DTK) will depend on your ground speed and distance from HFD VOR.

4. Once the OBS key is pressed, the GNS 530 will automatically sequence to each waypoint along the remainder of the departure route, including the selected transition.

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Precision approaches can be performed with the GNS 530’s built-in

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VLOC (VOR/localizer/glideslope) receivers. The GPS receiver can be used

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for guidance prior to reaching the final approach fix, but once there, the proper frequency must be selected on the VLOC window (left side of screen) and the CDI output set to “VLOC”.

Auto Switch to VLOC

within this area

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GPS

The GNS 530 can be set to automatically switch the external CDI output from GPS to VLOC as you intercept the final approach course. When the ILS approach is activated (and the correct ILS frequency is active in the VLOC window), the GNS 530 will automatically switch within 1.2 nautical miles left or right of the final approach course. This switch can take place

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anywhere from 2.0 to 15.0 nautical miles from the FAF.

The illustration at left shows multiple locations along the approach path and which CDI selection you can expect: GPS or VLOC. Within the area of the shaded box, the automatic switch from GPS to VLOC should occur.

The GNS 530 can use its internal GPS receiver to guide you on the initial portion of an ILS approach. At this stage “GPS” is indicated above the CDI key.

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key to manually switch from GPS to VLOC.

The automatic switch from GPS to VLOC is not immediate, but instead

occurs gradually to prevent abrupt CDI changes when coupled to an

autopilot. The CDI selection can also be changed manually by pressing the CDI key. Once the switch from GPS to VLOC has occured, either automatically or manually, it will not automatically switch again until the approach is reactivated or another approach is selected. To prevent automatic ILS CDI selection, choose the “Manual” ILS CDI setting, as described on page 147. (The factory default setting is “Auto”, which enables the automatic switch to VLOC.)

Within the shaded area of the illustration at left, the GNS 530 will automatically switch the external CDI to the GNS 530’s internal VLOC receiver. “VLOC” will appear above the CDI key.

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STEP 2: Once the destination airport is selected (using direct-to or an active flight plan), press PROC and choose the “Select Approach” option.

STEP 3: Once the approach is selected (by name), a pop-up window will ask you to select the appropriate transition (“SHUTR” intersection, in this example).

Selecting an ILS Approach

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1. Select Flagstaff Pulliam (KFLG) as

your destination, via the direct-to key or as the last waypoint in a flight plan.

2. Press the PROC key and select the

“ILS 21” approach using the steps outlined on page 59.

3. From the transitions window, select “SHUTR” as the IAF. Also, select “Load?” (or “Activate?”, if already cleared for the approach).

4. A reminder message appears, indicating that GPS can only be used for approach monitoring. As mentioned previously, you will need to use the VLOC receiver for this approach. Press ENT to acknowledge the message.

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When you “Load?” (or “Activate?”) an ILS approach, the ILS frequency is automatically placed in the

standby field of the VLOC window. To use this frequency, simply press the VLOC flip-flop key to place

it in the active frequency field.

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When you “Activate?” an ILS approach,

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ILS frequency (step #4 below), automatic selection of “VLOC” will not occur.

1. Within 30 nautical miles of KFLG, the GNS 530 will switch from enroute mode to terminal mode and the CDI scale will transition from 5.0 to 1.0 nautical miles, full scale deflection.

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3. As you approach the IAF (SHUTR), a waypoint alert (“NEXT DTK 030°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

4. If you haven’t already done so, press the VLOC flip-flop key to activate the ILS frequency. If you forget this step, the GNS 530 will display a reminder message (within 3 nm of the FAF) to activate the ILS frequency.

5. As the distance (DIS) to the IAF approaches zero, the alert is replaced by a turn advisory (“TURN TO 030°”).

6. Fly the outbound course (030°), keeping the needle centered on the external CDI (or HSI).

7. Once you have flown approximately one minute past SHUTR intersection, the alert message “START PROC TRN” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen (if you haven’t already begun the procedure turn).

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STEP 3: As you approach the IAF, “NEXT DTK 030°” appears, followed by “TURN TO 030°” when it’s time to begin the turn to the outbound course.

STEP 7: “START PROC TRN” appears in the lower right corner of the screen to remind you to initiate the procedure turn.

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ILS Approach

8. Turn right to a heading of 075° to initiate the procedure turn. The GNS 530 will not guide you through the turn. (The procedure turn is displayed on the Map Page and indicated as the active leg on the Default NAV and Active Flight Plan pages.) The external CDI needle will start moving to the left.

9. After approximately one minute, make a 180° left turn to a heading of 255° to intercept the ILS. The GNS 530 will sequence to the inbound leg and “NEXT DTK 210°” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

will automatically switch from the “GPS” receiver to the “VLOC” receiver as you complete the inbound turn.

frequency has not been activated, per step #4, this automatic CDI switch will not occur.)

CDI coupling

(If the ILS

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STEP 9: The GNS 530 will automatically switch from the GPS receiver to the VLOC receiver as you complete the turn inbound. The annunciator above the CDI key will switch from “GPS” to “VLOC”.

STEP 11: As you approach the FAF, “0.30” appears in the lower left corner. This indicates the CDI scale of the Default NAV Page, not the external CDI.

NOTE:

From this point on, primary navigation is provided by the VLOC receiver. You may continue to use the GPS receiver for supplemental navigation guidance only. If automatic CDI switching is disabled (“Manual” selected), a reminder message,

DO NOT USE FOR

NAVIGATION

“Select VLOC on CDI for approach”, will appear at

2.0 nautical miles prior to the FAF. In this instance,

CDI

you must press

to manually switch CDI output

to the VLOC receiver and continue the approach.

10. As the CDI needle starts to center, make a left turn to 210° to track the ILS approach course.

11. As you approach the FAF (SHUTR), “0.30nm” will appear in the lower left corner of the screen—indicating a CDI scale transition from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical miles, full scale deflection. (This scale transition applies only to the Default NAV Page’s on-screen CDI, since the external CDI or HSI is now coupled to the VLOC receiver. GPS approach mode will NOT be activated for precision approaches, since the VLOC receiver MUST be used for primary navigation.)

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NAVIGATION

12. Also as you approach SHUTR, a waypoint alert (“NEXT DTK 210°”) will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

13. As you cross SHUTR, the destination sequences to the MAP (“RW21”, the runway threshold). With the needle on the external CDI (or HSI) centered, fly toward the MAP, observing the altitude minimums dictated by the approach plate.

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ILS Approach

When viewing the Map Page, you’ll note that the final course segment is displayed in magenta (the active leg of the flight plan always appears in magenta) and a dashed line extends the course beyond the MAP.

14. As you approach the MAP, a waypoint alert (“APPROACHING WPT”) will appear in the lower right corner.

15. As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints will be suspended at the MAP. A “from” indication will be displayed on the CDI and

Default NAV Page, but course guidance along the final approach course will continue. Do NOT follow this extended course. Follow published missed approach procedures using the OBS key to initiate the missed approach sequence, as outlined on page 65.

NOTE:

to press the indicated above the

In addition to using the

CDI

key to manually switch external CDI output to the GPS receiver. “GPS” will be

CDI

key. If you leave the external CDI output on “VLOC” and are using an

OBS

key to initiate the missed approach sequence, you may wish

external CDI (not an HSI), expect reverse sensing on the back course of the ILS.

STEP 14: As you approach the MAP, “APPROACHING WPT” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen.

STEP 15: As you cross the MAP, “SUSP” will appear above the OBS key. To execute the missed approach, press OBS and follow the published missed approach procedures.

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Additional Approach Info

“SUSP” indicates that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints is suspended. In some instances “SUSP” will automatically cancel (holding pattern entry). In other cases, press OBS to manually cancel.

Points to Remember for ALL Approaches

• The GNS 530 is designed to complement your printed approach plates and vastly improve situational awareness throughout the approach. However, you must always fly an approach as it appears on the approach plate.

• The active leg (or the portion of the approach currently in use) is depicted in magenta on the Map Page. As you fly the approach, the GNS 530 will automatically sequence through each leg of the approach unless “SUSP” appears above the OBS key. “SUSP” indicates that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints is suspended on the current leg and normally appears at holding patterns and upon crossing the missed approach point (MAP).

Points to Remember for Localizer-based Approaches

• The default factory setting will allow the CDI output to automatically switch from the GPS receiver to the VLOC receiver as illustrated on page 79. If the “ILS CDI Capture” setting is changed to “Manual”, you must determine when to select “GPS” or “VLOC” guidance during the approach. Remember, “VLOC” is required for the final course segment from final approach fix (FAF) to MAP.

• If the CDI output has not automatically switched from GPS to VLOC by 2.0 nautical miles prior to the FAF, you must manually switch to the VLOC receiver by pressing the CDI key. Verify that “VLOC” is displayed directly above the CDI key.

If the ILS CDI Capture setting is changed to “Manual”, you must select VLOC guidance manually by pressing the CDI key.

• Automatic switching of CDI output is available for ILS, localizer, SDF and LDA approaches. Automatic CDI switching is not available for backcourse approaches.

• When flying an approach with the autopilot coupled, you must monitor system functions at all times and verify that the autopilot and external CDI (or HSI) switch to the VLOC receiver with sufficient time to capture and track the approach course. Switching to “VLOC” late in the approach may not provide the autopilot enough time to respond and intercept the approach course prior to the FAF (depending upon the performance characteristics of your autopilot and aircraft). In such instances, you should manually fly the approach or refer to the documentation provided with your autopilot.

• When an ILS approach is first selected and “loaded” (or “activated”), the ILS frequency is automatically placed in the standby field. In order to fly the final course segment of the ILS approach, you must place the ILS frequency in the active frequency field by pressing the VLOC flip-flop key. If you forget to do this, a “Select appropriate frequency for approach” message will appear within

3.0 nautical miles of the FAF.

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Additional Approach Info

• When flying a localizer-based approach (other than backcourse) with automatic CDI switching enabled:

1. “GPS” guidance may be used while flying outbound and on the initial portion of the procedure turn.

2. “VLOC” guidance is used on the remainder of the approach from the time you turn inbound on the procedure turn.

3. The localizer frequency must be active to use “VLOC” guidance.

• When flying a localizer-based approach with automatic CDI switching disabled:

1. You may select “VLOC” guidance at any point on the approach prior to reaching the FAF.

2. The localizer frequency must be active to use “VLOC” guidance.

When an ILS approach is first selected, the ILS frequency is automatically placed in the standby VLOC frequency field. Press the VLOC flip-flop key to use this frequency.

“VLOC” must appear in the lower right corner (above the CDI key) in order to use the VLOC receiver with your external CDI and autopilot.

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WPT Page Group

Section 6: WPT Pages

WPT Page Group

Section 2 introduced the GNS 530’s main page groups—NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST—and described each page in the NAV group. This second page group (WPT) provides information for the thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, runways, frequencies and procedures stored on your Jeppesen NavData® card. A WPT page is also provided to display information for up to 1,000 user-created waypoints.

The Airport Location Page is the first of ten pages available in the WPT page group.

To view a different WPT page, the on-screen cursor should not be visible. (Press the small right

knob to remove the cursor, if necessary.) Rotate the small right knob to select the desired WPT page.

NAV

4 available pages

(see pg. 25)

Airport Location

Airport Departure

WPT

10 available pages

(see list below)

Airport Runway Airport Frequency Airport Approach

Intersection

NDB

AUX

3 available pages

(see list pg. 129)

VOR

NRST

8 available pages

(see list pg. 111)

Airport Arrival

User Waypoint

To quickly select a WPT page:

1. From any page, press and hold CLR to select the Default NAV Page. (You may skip this step if you are already

viewing any of the main pages. See page 25.)

2. Rotate the large right knob to select the WPT page group. “WPT” will appear in the lower right corner of the

screen.

3. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired WPT page.

Identifier, Facility Name or City

The WPT page group includes ten pages. While viewing any WPT page, rotate the small right

knob to select a different WPT page. The first six pages provide detailed information for the selected

airport: location, runways, frequencies, approaches, arrivals, and departures. The last four pages provide information for intersections, NDBs, VORs and user-created waypoints.

After a WPT page is selected, information for a waypoint may be viewed by entering the identifier (or

name) of the desired waypoint.

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To enter a waypoint identifier:

1. Select the desired WPT page and press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the small right knob to select the first character of the waypoint’s identifier.

3. Rotate the large right knob to select the next character field.

4. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired character.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the identifier is selected, then press ENT.

6. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right knob.

Airports, NDBs and VORs may be selected by identifier, facility name or city location.

To enter a waypoint facility name or city location:

1. Select the Airport Location Page, NDB Page or VOR Page from the WPT page group. (See page 86.)

2. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

3. Rotate the large right knob to select the facility name or location (city) field.

4. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired character.

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Enter a waypoint identifier on the top line of any WPT page (using the small and large right knobs). Once entered, the database information for the selected waypoint is displayed.

Enter a waypoint’s facility name or city location on the top or middle line of the “Facility, City & Region” data field. (This option applies to airports, VORs and NDBs only.)

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Duplicate Waypoints

5. Rotate the large right knob to select the next character field.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the facility name or location is selected, then press ENT.

7. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right knob.

Duplicate Waypoints

Once the identifier, facility name or location is entered, all six airport pages will display information for the selected airport. As you enter an identifier, facility name or location, the GNS 530’s Spell’N’Find™ feature will scroll through the database, displaying those waypoints matching the characters you have entered to that point. If duplicate entries exist for the entered facility name or location, additional entries may be viewed by continuing to rotate the small right knob during the selection process (see page 87). If duplicate entries exist for an entered identifier, a duplicate waypoint page will appear once you select the identifier (by pressing ENT).

When selecting a waypoint by facility name or city, you can scroll through duplicate entries by continuing to rotate the small right knob.

When selecting a waypoint by identifier, a Duplicate Waypoints window will appear, allowing you select desired waypoint by type and region.

To select a facility name or city location, where duplicate entries exist:

1. Select the desired facility name or location, following the steps on page 87.

2. As you spell the facility name or location, using the small and large right knobs, the GNS 530’s Spell’N’Find

feature will select the first entry in the database based upon the characters you have entered up to that point.

3. Continue rotating the small right knob to scroll through any additional database listings for the selected facility name or location. You can scroll backwards with the small right knob if you scroll past the desired facility name or location.

4. Press ENT to select the desired facility name or location.

5. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right knob.

To select a waypoint identifier from a list of duplicates:

1. Select the desired airport or navaid identifier following the steps on page 87.

2. A Duplicate Waypoints window will appear. Rotate the large right knob to select the desired waypoint and press ENT.

3. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right knob.

Airport Location Page

Identifier, Symbol

and Type

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Airport Location

Facility Name and

Location (City)

Latitude/Longitude

Position

Best Available Approach

and Radar Coverage

Field Elevation,

Available Fuels

and Airspace Type

First Page in

WPT Group

The Airport Location Page displays the latitude, longitude, and elevation of the selected airport. The Airport Location Page also displays facility name and location, as well as fuel availability, best available instrument approach, radar coverage and airspace type. The following descriptions and abbreviations

Airport Location Page indicating radar coverage and airspace type.

are used:

• Type— Usage type: Public, Military or Private

• Position— Latitude/Longitude (degrees/minutes or degrees/minutes/seconds), MGRS or UTM/UPS

• Elevation— In feet or meters

• Fuel— For public-use airports, the available fuel type(s) are: Avgas (80-87/100LL/100-130/ Mogas), Jet, or None

• Approach— Best available approach: ILS, MLS, LOC, LDA, SDF, GPS, VOR, RNAV (“RNV”), LORAN (“LOR”), NDB, TACAN (“TCN”), Helicopter (“HEL”), or VFR

• Radar— Radar coverage: Yes or No

• Airspace— Control environment: Class C, CTA, TMA, TRSA, Class B or none

The Airport Location Page will indicate the best available approach for the selected airport. To see additional approach information, select the Airport Approach Page (see page 94).

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Airport Runways

Airport Runway Page

Identifier, Symbol

and Type

Runway Designations

STEP 2 & 3 (top): Highlight the RUNWAY field and rotate the small right knob to display a listing of all runways at the selected airport.

STEP 5: Press ENT to display information for the selected runway.

Map Image

Runway Surface

and Lighting

Runway Length

and Width

Second Page in

WPT Group

The Airport Runway Page displays runway designations, length, surface type and lighting for the selected airport. A map image of the runway layout and surrounding area is also displayed on the Airport Runway Page. The map image scale appears in the lower left corner and is adjustable using the RNG key. For airports with multiple runways, information for each runway is available.

To display information for each additional runway:

1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to place the cursor on the “Runway” designation field.

3. Rotate the small right knob to display a window listing all runways for the selected airport.

4. Continue rotating the small right knob to select the desired runway.

5. Press ENT to display information for the selected runway on the Airport Runway Page.

6. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right knob.

To adjust the scale of the map image:

1. Press the down arrow side of the RNG key to display a smaller map area.

2. Press the up arrow side of the RNG key to display a larger map area.

The following descriptions and abbreviations are used on the airport runway page:

• Type— Usage type: Public, Military or Private

• Surface— Runway surface types include: Hard, Turf, Sealed, Gravel, Dirt, Soft, Unknown or Water

• Lighting— Runway lighting types include: No Lights, Part Time, Full Time, Unknown or Frequency (for pilot-controlled lighting)

Airport Frequency Page

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Airport Runways

Identifier, Symbol

and Type

Frequency Type

Frequency

Third Page in

WPT Group

The Airport Frequency Page displays radio frequencies and frequency types for the selected airport, as well as sector and altitude restrictions (where applicable). If the selected airport has a localizer-based approach, the localizer frequency(s) is also listed on the Airport Frequency Page. The Airport Frequency Page may be used to quickly select and tune a COM or VLOC frequency.

When the frequency list is too long to display on a single page, the scroll bar along the right-hand side of the list indicates which portion of the list you’re currently viewing (the shaded area) and the overall length of the list (indicated by the height of shaded and unshaded areas).

Rotate the large right knob to scroll through the list.

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Airport Frequencies

When “Info? appears to the left of a displayed frequency, the frequency has usage restrictions.

To scroll through the frequency list and tune to a desired frequency on the list:

1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2. Rotate the large right knob to scroll through the list, placing the cursor on the desired frequency. If there are

more frequencies in the list than can be displayed on the screen, a scroll bar along the right-hand side of the screen will indicate where you are within the list.

3. Press ENT to place the selected frequency in the standby field of the COM or VLOC window.

4. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right knob.

Some listed frequencies may include designations for limited usage, as follows:

“TX” - transmit only “RX” - receive only “PT” - part time frequency

If a listed frequency has sector or altitude restrictions, the frequency will be preceded by an “Info?”

designation.

To view usage restrictions for a frequency:

1. Rotate the large right knob to place the cursor on the “Info?” designation directly to the left of the desired

frequency.

2. Press ENT to display the restriction information.

3. To return to the Airport Frequency Page, press ENT.

To display the usage restrictions, highlight “Info?” and press ENT. A pop-up window will display the restriction information.

The following descriptions and abbreviations are used on the Airport Frequency Page:

• Type— Usage type: Public, Military or Private

• Frequency— Communication frequencies which may include restrictions: Approach Arrival Class B Class C CTA Departure TMA Terminal TRSA

Communication frequencies without restrictions: ATIS ASOS AWOS Center Clearance Gate Control Ground Helicopter Multicom Pre-taxi Radar Ramp Other Tower

Unicom

Navigation frequencies:

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Airport Frequencies

Listed communication frequencies include ATIS, clearance delivery, ground control, tower, unicom, approach and departure. The “RX” next to ATIS identifies it as a “receive only” frequency.

ILS LOC

Navigation frequencies for ILS and localizer (LOC) also appear on the list.

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