GARMIN GNS 530 User Guide
GNS 530
Pilot’s Guide
& Reference
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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Cautions
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE, AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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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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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Key and Knob Functions
Right-hand Keys and Knobs
The range key allows you to select the desired map scale. Use the up arrow
RNG
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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• 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).
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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.
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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.
1 - COM
“TX” appears at the upper right corner of the COM
window while transmitting.
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1 - COM
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:
F
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.
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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.
1 - COM
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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1 - COM
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.
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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.
1 - COM
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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