Garmin GPS 500W, GNS 530W Pilot’s Guide & Reference

500W Series

Pilot’s Guide
& Reference

Foreword

Foreword

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This manual reflects the operation of Main System Software versions 2.00, 3.00, or later. Some differences in operation
may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions.

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INTRODUCTION

Cautions

Cautions

CAUTION: The Global Positioning System is operated
by the United States government, which is solely 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 500W-series are precision electronic NAViga­tion AIDs (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or
misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe.

CAUTION: Use the
reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review
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
all available navigation sources, including the informa­tion from other NAVAIDS, visual sightings, charts, etc. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continu­ing navigation.

WARNING: The altitude calculated by the 500W-series
is geometric height above mean sea level and could
vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure
altimeters in aircraft.

WARNING: The Jeppesen database incorporated in
the 500W-series must be updated regularly in order
to ensure that its information is current. Updates are
released every 28 days. A database information packet
is included in your 500W-series package. Pilots using
an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own
risk!

WARNING: VNAV is to be used for advisory purposes
only. VNAV messages or vertical speed required should
not be used to maintain terrain or ATC clearances. Ter­rain and ATC clearances are the sole responsibility of
the pilot.

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

500W-series

at your own risk. To

500W-series

to

or moving the GPS receiver away from it.

CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to naviga­tion and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized
government charts, not replace them. Land and water
data is provided only as a general reference to your
surroundings. The positional accuracy of the land and
water data is not of a precision suitable for use in
navigation and it should not be used for navigation.
Only official government charts and notices contain
all information needed for safe navigation – and, as
always, the user is responsible for their prudent use.

CAUTION: The Terrain feature (in units not equipped
with TAWS) is for supplemental awareness only. The
pilot/crew is responsible for all terrain and obstacle
avoidance using information not provided by the
500W-series Terrain feature.

CAUTION: The Garmin 500W-series does not contain
any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only
be 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.

NOTE: The GNS 500W-series units use a different
database than in the legacy units. The databases are in­compatible between units. The GNS 500W-series units
must use a WAAS enabled database.

NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components
contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This
notice is being provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like
additional information, please refer to our website at
www.garmin.com/prop65.

NOTE: It is the pilot’s responsibility for initial missed
approach guidance in accordance with published pro­cedure. The unit may not provide correct guidance until
established on a defined leg.

NOTE: GPS level of service annunciations (LPV, ENR,
etc. as shown on page 83) are not applicable to the
external CDI (or HSI) when VLOC is active.

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Cautions

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.

Garmin is fully committed to your

satisfaction as a customer. If you

have any questions regarding the

500W-series, please contact our

customer service department at:

To obtain accessories for your 500W-series, please contact

Help us better support you by completing our on-line registra­tion form today! Registration ensures that you will be notified
of product updates and new products and provides lost or sto-

len unit tracking. Please, have the serial number of your unit

handy, connect to our web site (www.garmin.com) and look for

The 500W-series display lenses are coated with a special anti-

reflective coating which is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes
and abrasive cleaners. It is very important to clean the lens
using an eyeglass lens cleaner which is specified as safe for

your Garmin dealer.

our Product Registration link on the home page.

anti-reflective coatings and a clean, lint-free cloth.

Garmin International, Inc.

1200 East 151st Street

Olathe, KS 66062-3426 U.S.A.

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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Accessories and Packing List

Accessories and Packing List

Congratulations on choosing the world’s finest
panel-mounted IFR navigation/communication system!
The 500W-series represents Garmin’s continued com­mitment to providing you with the most advanced
technology available today — in an accurate, easy-to­use design suitable for all of your flying needs.

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified within this manual,
the term "500W-series" applies to the GPS 500W,
GNS 530W, and GNS 530AW models. Please, note
that the difference between the GNS 530W and GNS
530AW is indicated under "VHF COM Performance"
in the Specifications section of this manual (see
Appendix B).

Before installing and getting started with your new
system, please ensure that your package includes the
following items. If any parts are missing or are dam­aged, please contact your Garmin dealer.

and configuration of your new 500W-series. After
installation, the NavData

Standard Package:

• Garmin500W-seriesUnit

• NavData® Card

• TerrainCard

• GPSAntenna

• InstallationRack&Connectors

into the correct slot on the front of the unit (see
Appendix A). The 500W-series will be secured in the
installation rack with the proper wiring connections.
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.

• Pilot’sGuide

• QuickReference

• 400W/500WSeriesDisplayInterfaces

Addendum

• 400W/500WSeriesGarminOptionalDisplay
Interfaces Addendum

• GNS400W/500W-series Simulator Training
CD-ROM

• Database Subscription Packet

• WarrantyRegistrationCard

Upgrade Package:

• Garmin500W-seriesUnit

• NavData

®

Card

• TerrainCard-Optional

• GPSAntenna

• Pilot’sGuide&Reference

• QuickReference

• 400W/500WSeriesDisplayInterfaces

Addendum

• 400W/500WSeriesGarminOptionalDisplay
Interfaces Addendum

• GNS400W/500W-series Simulator Training
CD-ROM

• DatabaseSubscriptionPacket

• WarrantyRegistrationCard

Your Garmin dealer will perform the installation

®

card will already be installed

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Warranty

Limited Warranty

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the
date of purchase. Within this period, 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 and labor, provided
that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to
abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alterations or repairs.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER
ANY 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 CONSE-

QUENTIAL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.

Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to 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.

To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin Authorized Service Center. For assistance in locating
a Service Center near you, visit the Garmin Web site at “http://www.garmin.com” or contact Garmin Customer
Service at 800-800-1020.

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Table of Contents

Contents

Cautions ..................................................................................i

Introduction ................................................................................i

Accessories and Packing List ............................................iii

Limited Warranty ................................................................iv

Model Descriptions ............................................................ 1

GPS 500W ..................................................................... 1

GNS 530W and GNS 530AW .......................................... 1

Takeoff Tour .............................................................................. 1

Key and Knob Functions ................................................. 2

Left-hand Keys and Knobs .............................................. 2

Right-hand Keys and Knobs ............................................ 3

Bottom Row Keys ........................................................... 4

Power On .............................................................................. 5

Powering up the 500W-series units ................................ 5

Instrument Panel Self-Test ............................................... 6

Fuel On Board and Checklists ........................................... 7

Acquiring Satellites / Messages....................................... 8

Selecting Com/Nav Frequencies ...................................... 9

Page Groups ....................................................................... 10

NAV Pages ........................................................................... 12

Default NAV Page ............................................................. 13

Map Page ............................................................................ 14

NAVCOM Page.................................................................... 15

Direct-To Navigation ........................................................ 16

IFR Procedures ................................................................... 17

Nearest Pages .................................................................... 18

Nearest Airport Page .................................................... 19

Nearest Airspace Page .................................................. 20

Flight Plans ......................................................................... 21

Section 1 - COM - Communicating using the

GNS 530W

.................................................................................. 23

Volume ................................................................................ 23

Squelch ................................................................................ 23

COM Window and Tuning ................................................ 24

Auto-Tuning........................................................................ 25

Emergency Channel .......................................................... 28

Stuck Microphone ............................................................. 28

Remote Frequency Selection Control........................... 28

Section 2 NAV Pages ......................................................... 29

Main Page Groups ............................................................. 29

NAV Page Group ................................................................ 29

Page Notation .................................................................... 29

Turn Advisory and Waypoint Alert ................................ 29

Default NAV Page ............................................................. 30

Selecting Desired On-Screen Data ................................. 31

Restoring Factory Settings ............................................ 32

Dual Unit Considerations (Crossfill) ............................... 32

Default Nav Page Auto Zoom ........................................ 33

Map Page ............................................................................ 33

Map Symbols ............................................................... 34

Map Range .................................................................. 34

Map Page Auto Zoom ................................................... 34

Map Panning .............................................................. 35

Map Direct-To .............................................................. 36

Airspace Information on the Map ................................. 36

Map Page Options........................................................ 38

Map Setup ................................................................... 39

Distance Measurements ............................................... 40

Data Fields on the Map ................................................ 41

Selecting Desired On-Screen Data ................................. 41

Restoring Factory Settings ............................................ 42

Terrain Operation.............................................................. 43

Operating Criteria ........................................................ 43

Terrain Limitations ........................................................ 43

TERRAIN Alerting ......................................................... 43

Baro-Corrected Altitude ................................................ 44

Terrain Page ................................................................ 44

Inhibit Mode ................................................................ 45

Terrain Symbols ............................................................ 46

General Database Information ...................................... 46

Database Updates ........................................................ 47

Terrain/Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage ............... 48

Navigation Database .................................................... 48

TERRAIN Alerts .................................................................. 48

Pop-up Alerts ............................................................... 48

Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance ............................... 49

Premature Descent Alerting (PDA) ................................ 49

TERRAIN Failure Alert ................................................... 50

“TERRAIN Not Available” Alert ..................................... 50

NAVCOM Page.................................................................... 52

Satellite Status Page ........................................................ 54

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Dead Reckoning ................................................................ 56

Section 3 Direct-To Navigation ................................... 59

Selecting a Direct-To Waypoint by Facility Name or

City ..................................................................................... 60

Selecting a Direct-To Waypoint from the Active Flight

Plan ..................................................................................... 61

Selecting the Nearest Airport as a Direct-To Waypoint

..................................................................................... 61

Shortcuts ............................................................................. 62

Cancelling Direct-To Navigation .................................... 63

Specifying a Course to a Waypoint ............................... 63

Selecting Direct-To a Holding Pattern ......................... 64

Section 4 Flight Plans ....................................................... 65

Flight Plan Catalog ........................................................... 65

Flight Plan Editing ............................................................ 65

Flight Plan Catalog Options ........................................... 67

Activating Flight Plans .................................................. 67

Inverting Flight Plans .................................................... 67

Create New Flight Plan ................................................. 67

Crossfill ........................................................................ 68

Copying Flight Plans ..................................................... 68

Deleting Flight Plans .................................................... 69

Delete All Flight Plans ................................................... 70

Sort List By Number/Comment ...................................... 70

Active Flight Plan .............................................................. 70

Active Flight Plan Options .............................................. 71

Activate Leg ................................................................. 71

Crossfill ........................................................................ 71

Copy Flight Plan ........................................................... 72

Invert Flight Plan .......................................................... 72

Delete Flight Plan ......................................................... 72

Select Approach ........................................................... 72

Select Arrival ................................................................ 73

Select Departure........................................................... 74

Remove Approach, Arrival, or Departure ........................ 74

Closest Point of FPL ...................................................... 75

Parallel Track ................................................................ 75

Change Fields .............................................................. 77

Restore Defaults ........................................................... 77

Shortcuts ............................................................................. 77

Flight Plan Transfer Feature (optional with software

V 3.20 or later) ................................................................... 80

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Section 5 - Procedures - Approaches, Departures,

& Arrivals

................................................................................... 83

Approaches with Procedure Turns ................................ 86

Flying the Procedure Turn ............................................... 87

Flying the Missed Approach .......................................... 91

Flying an Approach with a Hold ................................... 92

Flying a DME Arc Approach ............................................ 96

Vectors to Final ................................................................. 99

Flying the Vectors Approach ........................................ 100

Course From Fix Flight Plan Legs ................................ 102

ILS Approaches ................................................................ 107

Selecting an ILS Approach .......................................... 108

Flying the ILS Approach .............................................. 109

Selecting an LPV Approach ........................................... 113

Flying the LPV Approach ............................................. 113

RNAV Approach Procedures .......................................... 116

Points to Remember for ALL Approaches ................. 117

Points to Remember for Localizer or VOR-based

Approaches ...................................................................... 118

Enabling Autopilot Outputs for the King KAP140/

KFC225 ............................................................................... 119

Section 6 WPT Pages ......................................................... 121

WPT Page Group .............................................................. 121

Finding the Desired Airport .......................................... 122

Duplicate Waypoints ...................................................... 123

Airport Location Page .................................................... 124

Airport Location Page Options .................................... 125

Airport Runway Page ..................................................... 125

Airport Runway Page Options ..................................... 126

Airport Frequency Page................................................. 127

Airport Frequency Page Options .................................. 128

Airport Approach Page .................................................. 129

Airport Approach Page Options................................... 130

Airport Arrival Page ....................................................... 132

Airport Arrival Page Options ....................................... 133

Airport Departure Page ................................................. 134

Airport Departure Page Options .................................. 135

Intersection Page ............................................................ 136

NDB Page .......................................................................... 137

VOR Page .......................................................................... 138

User Waypoint Page ....................................................... 139

Creating User Waypoints ............................................ 140

Creating User Waypoints from the Map Page .............. 142

INTRODUCTION

Modifying User Waypoints .......................................... 143

User Waypoint Page Options ....................................... 144

User Waypoint List...................................................... 145

Section 7 NRST Pages ...................................................... 149

NRST Page Group ............................................................ 149

Navigating to a Nearby Waypoint .............................. 151

Nearest Airport Page ..................................................... 152

Nearest Intersection Page ............................................ 153

Nearest NDB Page ........................................................... 153

Nearest VOR Page ........................................................... 154

Nearest User Waypoint Page ........................................ 155

Nearest Center (ARTCC) Page ...................................... 155

Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Page................. 156

Nearest Airspace Page ................................................... 157

Section 8 VLOC (VOR/Localizer/Glideslope)

Receiver Operations

Ident Audio and Volume ................................................ 161

VLOC Tuning Window ..................................................... 161

VLOC Ident Window ........................................................ 162

Auto-Tuning...................................................................... 162

CDI Key .............................................................................. 164

......................................................... 161

Section 9 AUX Pages ....................................................... 165

AUX Page Group .............................................................. 165

Flight Planning Page ...................................................... 166

Utility Page ....................................................................... 175

Checklists .................................................................. 176

Trip Statistics .............................................................. 179

RAIM Prediction ......................................................... 180

Software Versions ....................................................... 180

Database Versions ...................................................... 181

Terrain Database Versions ........................................... 181

Setup 1 Page .................................................................... 181

CDI / Alarms ............................................................... 185

Units / Position ........................................................... 186

Date / Time ................................................................ 188

Display Backlight. ...................................................... 188

Nearest Airport Criteria............................................... 189

Data Field Configuration............................................. 189

COM Configuration .................................................... 190

Restoring Factory Settings ........................................... 191

Setup 2 Page .................................................................... 192

SBAS Selection ........................................................... 192

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Section 10 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) ................. 193

Section 11 Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE)

Interface

.................................................................................. 196

Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) ........................... 196

Pre-departure Verification of FDE ............................... 196

Section 12 Messages, Abbreviations, & Nav

......................................................................................... 197

Terms

Messages .......................................................................... 197

Turn Advisory and Arrival Annunciations .................. 203

Flight Plan Transfer Messages ..................................... 204

Abbreviations .................................................................. 205

Navigation Terms ............................................................ 209

Appendix A NavData Card Use .................................. 211

Appendix B Specifications ........................................... 212

Appendix C Troubleshooting Q & A ........................ 213

Index .......................................................................................... 219

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TAKEOFF TOUR

Model Descriptions

Model Descriptions

This guide covers the operation of the GNS 530W,
GNS 530AW, and the GPS 500W. In general, all
models will be referred to as the 500W-series, except
where there are physical or operational differences.
The 500W-series units are 6.25” wide and 4.60” high.
The display is a 320 by 234 pixel color LCD. The units
include two removable data cards, one with a Jeppesen
database (inserted in the left-most card slot) and the
second being a Terrain database (inserted in the right-

Service via the Garmin GDL 69/69A datalink receiver.

GNS 530W and GNS 530AW

The GNS 530W and GNS 530AW include all of the
features of the GPS 500W, and also includes a TSO’d
airborne VHF communications transceiver and a
TSO’d airborne VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receiv­ers. This multipurpose unit is available with either a
10-watt (GNS 530W) or 16-watt (GNS 530AW) Com
transceiver. References to the GNS 530W also include
the GNS 530AW.

most card slot).

GPS 500W

The GPS 500W has a WAAS GPS engine and is
TSO C146a certified for primary domestic, oceanic,
and remote navigation including en route, terminal,
and non-precision approaches, and approaches with
vertical guidance, such as LPV and LNAV/VNAV. The
GPS 500W can simultaneously give aviators vital
approach information and weather and traffic data
in relation to their position on a large, color moving
map display. Thanks to a high-contrast color display,
the information can be easily read from wide view­ing angles even in direct sunlight. Its color moving
map features a built-in database that shows cities,
highways, railroads, rivers, lakes, coastlines, and a
complete Jeppesen database. The Jeppesen database

This Takeoff Tour is intended to provide a brief
introduction of the 500W-series major features. The
rest of this manual describes these features, and others,
in additional detail. Use this guide, as needed, to learn
or review the details regarding a particular feature. The
Index may be used to quickly locate the information
you want. Before flying with your 500W series unit,
take the time to review the information in the manuals
and practice with the trainer.

After you’re familiar with the basics, some sug­gested reading within the Reference section includes:

•Flightplanfeatures-Section4

•Waypointinformationpages(databaseinformation)

(that can be updated with a front-loading data card)
contains all airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, FSSs,
Approaches, DPs/STARs, and SUA information.

•IFRprocedures-Section5

•Auxpages-Unitsettings(conguringtheunitto

Pilots will enjoy the GPS 500W as an MFD, espe­cially when it is coupled with traffic, lightning detec­tion, and weather interfaces. With the PC-based FDE
prediction program, the GPS 500W may be used for
oceanic or remote operations. For the latest in graphi­cal and textual weather information, the GPS 500W
can connect to XM Satellite Radio’s XM WX Weather

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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 ii. You can also reach us by mail (see page ii) or at
our web site address: www.garmin.com.

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your preferences) - Section 9

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TAKEOFF TOUR

Key and Knob Functions

Key and Knob Functions

The 500W-series navigators are 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 500W-series unit.
Experiment with the unit and refer to the reference
sections for more information.

Left-hand Keys and Knobs

The COM power/volume knob

k

j

controls unit power and communica­tions radio volume. Press momentarily
to disable automatic squelch control.
In the GPS 500W, this control is used
only for power.

The VLOC volume knob (GNS

530W) controls audio volume for the
selected VOR/ Localizer frequency.
Press momentarily to enable/disable
the ident tone.

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 (GNS

W

V

530W) is used to swap the active and
standby COM frequencies. Press and
hold to select emergency channel
(121.500 MHz).

The VLOC flip-flop key (GNS

530W) is used to swap the active
and standby VLOC frequencies (i.e.,
make the selected standby frequency
active).

GPS 500W GNS 530W

The large left knob (COM/VLOC)

y

v

2

(GNS 530W) is used to tune the
megahertz (MHz) value
the decimal point)
quency for the communications trans­ceiver or the VOR/Localizer receiver,
whichever is currently selected by the
tuning cursor.

The small left knob (PUSH C/V)

(GNS 530W) is used to tune the
kilohertz (kHz) value
of the decimal point)
frequency for the communications
transceiver or the VLOC receiver,

(to the left of

of the standby fre-

(to the right

of the standby

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On the GNS 530W, the

large and small left
knobs allow you to

tune the desired COM

or VLOC frequency.

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2.'

MENU

CLR

ENT

Key and Knob Functions

Right-hand Keys and Knobs

The range key (RNG) allows you to

select the desired map scale. Use the
up arrow side of the key to zoom out
to a larger area, or the down arrow
side to zoom into a smaller area.

The direct-to key (direct-to) pro-

D

vides 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 (MENU) 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.

With the on-screen cursor enabled,
the large right knob allows you to
move the cursor about the page.

The small right knob (PUSH CRSR)

r

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.

The clear key (CLR) is used to erase

information or cancel an entry. Press
and hold this key to immediately
display the Default Navigation Page,
regardless of the page that is cur­rently displayed.

The enter key (ENT) 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

t

to select between the various page
groups: NAV, WPT, AUX or NRST.

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Data is entered using the large and small
right knobs. Experiment with them to be-

come efficient at entering data. This greatly

reduces the amount of time spent operating

the 500W-series unit in flight.

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NRST

CDI

OBS

MSG

FPL

VN AV

PROC

Key and Knob Functions

GPS 500W

Bottom Row Keys

The nearest key (NRST) (GPS

500W) displays the Nearest Airports
page. Then, turning the small right
knob steps through the NRST pages.

The CDI key (GNS 530W) is used to

toggle the navigation source (GPS or
VLOC) which 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 retains 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 returns 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 (MSG) is used to

view system messages and to alert you
to important warnings and require-

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ments when the MSG annunciator is
displayed. See Sections 12 and 9 for
more information on messages and
unit settings.

The flight plan key (FPL) 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.

The vertical navigation key

(VNAV) allows you to create a three­dimensional profile which guides
you to a final (target) altitude at a
specified location. See Section 10.

The procedures key (PROC) 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.

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Power On

Power On

The Garmin 500W-series offers you accurate
navigational data and communication capability, along

buildings and other aircraft so the unit can collect
satellite data without interruption.

Powering up the 500W-series units

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 500W-series — 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

controlled using the COM power/volume knob at
the top left corner of the unit. In the GPS 500W, the
knob controls only power. Turning it clockwise turns
unit power on and increases the COM radio volume.
After turning the unit on, a Welcome Page is displayed
while the unit performs a self test, followed by a Land
Data Page.

navigation, map and frequency pages available as part
of the NAV page group. These pages are used for most
of your in-flight navigation.

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

The Takeoff Tour assumes that the unit and anten­nas have been properly installed and you have not
changed any of the 500W-series default settings. If
you have changed any of the factory default settings
(position format, units of measure, selectable fields,

number and database 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
500W-series package.

etc.), the pictures shown here may not exactly match
what you see on your 500W-series unit. Prior to using
your 500W-series unit for the first time, we recom­mend that you taxi to a location that is well away from

The GNS 530W’s power and COM volume are

The Database Confirmation Page appears next

To acknowledge the database information, press
the ENT key .

Power-up Sequence

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Instrument Panel Self-Test

Check CDI/HSI,

RMI and other in-

struments to verify

these indications.

Should match

current OBS course

selection

Fuel Capacity is

entered manually

Fuel on board and fuel flow are

provided manually or by sen-

sors, if installed

Select to Set Fuel Level

to Full Capacity

Select to display

Checklists Page

Instrument Panel Self-Test

Once the database has been acknowledged, the
Instrument Panel Self-Test Page appears. To ensure
that your 500W-series unit and any connected instru-

To enter fuel capacity, fuel on board or fuel flow
figures (if not provided by sensors):

1. Turn the large right knob to select the “CAP”,

2. Turn the small and large right knobs to enter

ments are working properly, check for the following
indications on your CDI/HSI, RMI, external annuncia­tors and other connected instruments:

•Coursedeviation

•Glideslope

•TO/FROMag

•Timetodestination

•Bearingtodestination

•Desiredtrack

•Distancetodest.

•Groundspeed

•Allexternalannunciators(ifinstalled)

The Instrument Panel Self-Test Page indicates the
currently selected OBS course, fuel capacity (CAP),
fuel on board (FOB) and fuel flow (FF). The fuel
capacity is entered manually. Fuel on board and fuel
flow may be manually entered if your installation does
not include connection to sensors which automatically
provide these figures.

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Enter the fuel capacity, fuel on board or fuel flow figures

directly onto the appropriate field of the Instrument Panel

Self-Test Page. Fuel on board and fuel flow are automatically

provided if your installation includes connection to external

“FOB” or “FF” field.

the desired figure, then press ENT.

sensors.

Fuel On Board and Checklists

The Instrument Panel Self-Test Page includes selec­tions to set fuel on board (FOB) to full capacity and
access the Checklists Page. This allows you to quickly
set fuel to full limits and display any checklists you’ve
entered, such as start up or takeoff checklists.

To set fuel on board to full (if not provided by

sensor):

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Fuel On Board and Checklists

1. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Set

Full Fuel?”.

Select “Set Full Fuel?” to set fuel on board

(FOB) to full capacity.

2. Press ENT and verify that fuel on board (FOB)

now matches the fuel capacity (CAP) figure.
Fuel on board is now reduced, over time, based
on the fuel flow (FF) figure.

To view the checklists page:

1. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Go To
Checklists?” and press ENT.

2. Turn the large right knob to select the desired
checklist, then follow the steps in Section 9 Aux
Pages - Utility Page (Checklists) to execute each
step in the selected checklist.

Select “Go To Checklists?” to display the

Checklist Page and any available checklists. A

500W-series unit can hold up to nine check-

lists with up to 30 entries in each checklist.

3. Once you complete the desired checklist(s),

press the small right knob to return to the
Checklists Page. Press the small right knob
again to return to normal operation on the
Satellite Status or Map pages.

Once you’ve verified instrument operation with
the Instrument Panel Self-Test Page displayed, turn
the large right knob to highlight “OK?” and press
the ENT key.

The Satellite Status Page appears as the 500W­series unit begins to collect satellite information. An
“Acquiring” status is displayed on the Satellite Status
Page and the signal strength of any satellites received
appears as “bar graph” readings. This is a good indica­tion that you are receiving signals and that a position
fix is determined. Following the first-time use of your
500W-series unit, the time required for a position fix
varies — usually within two minutes.

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Acquiring Satellites / Messages

Acquiring Satellites / Messages

If the 500W-series unit 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 displays a “Searching Sky”
status, and the message annunciator (MSG) above the
MSG key also flashes to alert you of a system message,
“Searching the Sky”.

The Time and other data may not be displayed
until the unit has acquired enough satellites for a fix.

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).

To view a system message, press MSG.

MESSAGE PAGE

The Message Page appears and displays 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.

“Searching Sky” indicates that satellite almanac
data is not available. The data is recollected from the
first available satellite.

“Acquiring” indicates that satellites have been
located and information is being acquired, but the
receiver does not have enough satellites for a 3-dimen­sional position.

“3D NAV” indicates that a 3-dimensional position
is available.

“3D DIFF NAV” indicates when a 3-dimensional
position is available and differential corrections are
being used.

The “INTEG” annunciator (bottom left corner of
the screen) indicates that satellite coverage is insuffi­cient to pass built-in integrity monitoring tests.

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GNS 530W only

Selecting Com/Nav Frequencies

3. Turn the small left knob to select the desired

While the GNS 530W 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

4. To activate the selected frequency, press the

flight. The GNS 530W display is divided into separate
‘windows’ (or screen areas), including a COM window,
VLOC window (by default with VOR ident/radial, but
selectable for other data — including a traffic display)
and a GPS window which occupies the right 3/4 of the
display.

Once you’ve entered the active frequency, simply
repeat steps 1 through 3, above, to enter the standby
frequency. After both communication frequencies have
been entered, you may elect to keep the COM window

COM Window:

Active Frequency

COM Window:

Standby Frequency

(with tuning cursor)

VLOC Tuning Window and

VLOC Ident Window

(Ident Window is user-selectable)

‘hot’ by leaving the cursor on the standby frequency, or
move the cursor to the VLOC window by pressing the
small left knob.

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 (COM) or
VLOC frequency:

1. If the tuning cursor is not currently in the
desired window (COM or VLOC), press the
small left knob momentarily to switch the
highlight between the COM and VLOC win­dows. Adjusting the frequencies with the large
and small left knobs will affect the standby
frequency.

2. Turn the large left knob to select the desired
megahertz (MHz) value. For example, the
“117” portion of the frequency “117.70”.

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kilohertz (kHz) value. For example, the “.70”
portion of the frequency “117.70”.

appropriate flip-flop key—COM for commu­nication frequencies or VLOC for VOR/Localizer
frequencies.

NOTE: When selecting VLOC frequencies, the
tuning cursor automatically returns to the COM
window after 30 seconds of inactivity.

NOTE: GPS level of service annunciations (LPV, ENR,
etc. as shown on page 83) are not applicable to the
external CDI (or HSI) when VLOC is active.

Cursor highlights COM window.

To switch the active and standby frequen-

cies, press the COM flip-flop key. Switching

the active and standby frequencies does not

remove the cursor from the COM window.

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Page Groups

Page Groups

NAV Group

Default NAV

Map

(Large right knob to change page groups)

WPT Group

Airport Location

Airport Runway

Airport Departure

Intersection

AUX Group

Flight Planning

Utility

Terrain

Airport Frequency

NDBs

Setup 1

(Small right knob to select pages within the group)

NAVCOM

Satellite Status

10

Airport Approach

Airport Arrival

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VOR

User Waypoint

Setup 2

(Large right knob to change page groups)

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Page Groups

NRST Group

Nearest Airport

Nearest Intersection

Nearest NDB

Nearest Center

Nearest FSS

Nearest Airspace

FPL Group

(Press FLP)

Active Flight Plan

Flight Plan Catalog

(Press PROC)

VNAV

(Press VNAV)

Vertical Navigation

PROC

(Small right knob to select pages within the group)

Nearest VOR

Nearest User Wpt

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Procedures

NOTE: The number of NAV pages avail-

able vary depending on the installation

of options. See 400W/500W Series Dis-

play Interfaces Pilot's Guide Addendums.

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.

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NAV Pages

NAV Pages

The map page is one of five or more pages avail-

able under the NAV group.

The previous page shows
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. When pressing
the same function key a second time, the

returns to the main page group and the previously

unit

500W-series

displayed page.

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

If you are currently viewing a page that is not part
of the NAV group, you can quickly return to the NAV
group using the CLR key. The number of Nav group
pages available varies with installed equipment.

The bottom right corner of the screen indicates
the page group currently being displayed (e.g.,
NAV or NRST), the number of screens available

within that group (indicated by rectangular

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, turn the small right knob.

See the 400W/500W Series Display Interfaces

Pilot’s Guide Addendum, part number 190-

00356-31 and the 400W/500W Series Garmin

Optional Displays Pilot’s Guide Addendum, part

number 190-00356-30.

To select the NAV group and display the Default

NAV Page, press and hold CLR.

In addition to the group of NAV 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.

1. To select the desired page group, turn the

large right knob until a page from the desired
group is displayed.

2. To select the desired page within the group,

turn the small right knob until the desired
page is displayed.

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Default NAV Page

Default NAV Page

During most flights, the Default NAV, Map and
NAVCOM pages are the primary pages used for 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 by pressing and hold-
ing the CLR key or turning the small right knob.

From the Default NAV Page, simply turn the
small right knob to display the available pages. The
NAVCOM Page displays the available frequencies
(communication and navigation) for the departure
airport, any en route airports that are included in your
flight plan, and the final destination airport. When
using the direct-to function, frequencies are listed for
the airport nearest to your starting position and the
destination airport.

To change the data fields in the corners of the
Default NAV Page:

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

The data fields on the Default NAV Page

may be custom-tailored to your prefer-

ences. A menu selection is provided to

“Change Fields?”.

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

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

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

Bearing indicator to

the current active

TO waypoint

Active Leg of Flight Plan,

or Direct-to Destination

User-selectable Data Fields

(all four corners)

Course Deviation

Indicator (CDI)

DEFAULT NAV PAGE

5. Press the small right knob to remove the

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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.

cursor.

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Map Page

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 key.

The Map Scale refers to the distance from the
bottom to the top of the viewable display.

After the GNS 530W acquires satellites and com­putes a position, the Map Page appears automatically.

Map Display

Map
Scale

To adjust the map scale:

Present Position

Desired

Track

MAP PAGE

1. Press the up arrow on the RNG key to zoom

out to a larger area.

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 appears. These settings

provide an automatic decluttering

of the map (based upon your prefer-

ences) as you adjust the scale.

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.

OR,

2. Press the down arrow on the RNG key to zoom

in to a smaller area.

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NAVCOM Page

NAVCOM Page

The Navigation/Communications (NAVCOM) Page
provides a complete list of airport frequencies at your
departure, en route and arrival airports.

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 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. Turn the small right knob to display the list

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

Frequency Type

NAVCOM PAGE

To select a communication or navigation fre­quency:

Frequency List

1. Push the small right knob to activate the

cursor in the GPS window.

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

3. Press ENT to display the frequency list for the

selected airport.

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4. To activate the selected frequency, press the

COM or VLOC flip-flop key.

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Direct-To Navigation

Direct-To Navigation

The 500W-series unit 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 provides 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.

Destination Waypoint

Identifier Field

“Activate?”

Function Field

Select Direct-To Waypoint Page

5. Press ENT to confirm the identifier. The “Acti-

vate?” function field is highlighted.

Confirm the selected direct-to destination by

highlighting “Activate?” and pressing ENT.

6. Press ENT to activate a direct-to course to the
selected destination. Press and hold CLR to
return to the default NAV page.

To select a direct-to destination:

1. Press the direct-to key. The Select Direct-to

Waypoint Page appears with the destination
field highlighted. The direct-to waypoint may
also be selected by facility or city name. See
Section 3 for more information.

2. Turn 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. Turn 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.

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IFR Procedures

IFR Procedures

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.

Press the PROC key to display the procedures

page. Turn the large right knob to select the

desired option.

To display the Procedures Page, press PROC.

The steps required to select and activate an
approach, departure or arrival are very similar. 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. Turn the large right knob to highlight

the “Select Approach?” option (or “Select
Arrival?”/“Select Departure?”) from the Pro­cedures Page.

2. Press ENT to display a list of available proce-

dures for the arrival (when using approaches
or STARs) or departure (when using SIDs)
airport.

airport is added to the sequence of waypoints in the
flight plan or direct-to (as shown on the Active Route
Page). You can later “activate” the selected procedure
from the Procedures Page or the Active Flight Plan
Page.

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

A window appears to select the desired

procedure. Use the small right knob to make

your selection.

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. Turn the small right
knob to select the desired option and press
ENT. (Vectors guidance is relative to the final
inbound course. A line is drawn beyond the
final approach fix, allowing you to intercept
the final course segment beyond its normal
limits.)

5. For departures and arrivals, pop-up windows
appear to select the desired transition and
runway(s). Turn the small right knob to select
the desired option and press ENT.

6. With “Load?” highlighted, press ENT to add
the procedure to the flight plan or direct-to.

The selected procedure for the departure or arrival

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Nearest Airports

Nearest Pages

The NRST page group provides listings for nearest
airports or other facilities. The NRST group includes
detailed information on the 25 nearest airports, VORs,
NDBs, intersections and user-created waypoints within
200 NM 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.

The Nearest Airport Page (shown at left) is one of
eight pages available under the NRST group:

•NearestAirportPage

•NearestIntersectionPage

•NearestNDBPage

•NearestVORPage

•NearestUserWaypointsPage

•NearestARTCCPage

•NearestFSSPage

•NearestAirspacePage

To display the NRST pages:

1. If necessary, press the small right knob to

remove the cursor from the page.

2. Turn the large right knob to select the NRST

page group, as indicated by “NRST” appearing
in the lower right corner of the screen.

To display a list of nearby airports, turn 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 turn the large right knob.

3. Turn the small right knob to select the desired

NRST page.

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Nearest Airports

Nearest Airport Page

You may examine both the communication
frequencies and runway information directly from
the Nearest Airport Page. As discussed earlier for the
NAVCOM Page, 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. Turn the large right knob to select the desired

airport from the list.

3. Press ENT to display waypoint (WPT) informa-

tion pages for the selected airport.

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 overrides your
flight plan or cancels a previously selected direct-to
destination (you still have the option of returning to
your flight plan by cancelling the direct-to.)

To select a nearby airport as a direct-to destina-

tion:

From the Nearest Airport Page...

1. Press the small right knob to activate the

cursor.

2. Turn 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.

Additional information for a nearby airport is

available by highlighting an identifier on the

list and pressing ENT.

4. To display runway and frequency informa-

tion, press the small right knob to remove
the cursor and turn the small right knob to
display the desired information page.

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To select a nearby airport as a new destina­tion, highlight its identifier, press the direct-

to key, ENT and ENT (again).

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 Airspace

Nearest Airspace Page

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takesyouinside

an airspace within the next ten minutes,
the message “Airspace ahead -- less than 10
minutes” appears.

•Ifyouarewithintwonauticalmilesofan

airspace and your current course is such
that it will take you inside that airspace, the
message “Airspace near and ahead” appears.

To view additional information about the

airspace, select the nearest airspace page.

Detailed information is available by high-

lighting the airspace name and pressing ENT.

To view an airspace alert message:

1. Press the MSG key. The message page appears

with the alert message.

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airspace and your current course is such
that it will not take you inside that airspace,
the message “Near airspace less than 2nm”
appears.

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“Inside Airspace” appears.

By default, airspace alert messages are turned off.
When turned on, the message (MSG) annunciator
located directly above the MSG key flashes to alert
you to the airspace message.

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When an airspace alert occurs, the message

(MSG) annunciator flashes at the bottom of the

screen. Press MSG to view the alert message.

2. Press MSG again to return to the previous

display.

Note that the airspace alerts are based upon three­dimensional 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.