Map Traffic Terrain GTN 625/635/650 Pilot's Guide Weather Flight Plan Procedures Nearest Waypoint Info Music Utilities System
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WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The GTN 6XX Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system.
WARNING: Traffic information shown on the GTN 6XX is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic. WARNING: Datalink weather should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information provided by the GDL 69/69A is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration. WARNING: Datalink weather data is to be used for long-range planning purposes only.
CAUTION: The Garmin GTN 6XX does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations. Foreward Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl CAUTION: The GTN displays use a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners.
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.
Record of Revisions Foreward Part Number Revision 190-01007-03 A B Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Date 2/4/11 Description Initial release Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index vi Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide 190-01004-03 Rev.
Contents Foreward Product Registration and Support.......................................................................v Welcome ........................................................................................................ xvi About This Guide............................................................................................. xvi Conventions................................................................................................... xvii 1 Getting Started....................
Foreward Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 1.7 Selecting Com Frequencies.................................................................. 1-16 1.8 Flight Planning................................................................................... 1-18 1.8.1 Creating a Flight Plan........................................................... 1-18 1.9 IFR Procedures.........................
4.2.1.1 Activate Leg........................................................................... 4-6 4.2.1.2 Insert Before.......................................................................... 4-7 4.2.1.3 Insert After............................................................................. 4-8 4.2.1.4 Remove.................................................................................. 4-8 4.2.1.5 Load Procedures..................................................................... 4-9 4.2.1.
Foreward Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 7 Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Approaches with Procedure Turns........................................................ 6-10 Flying the Missed Approach................................................................ 6-10 Flying an Approach with a Hold...........................................................
8.1.1.5 StormScope® (Optional).......................................................... 8-6 7.1.1.6 Traffic (Optional)..................................................................... 8-6 8.1.2 Map Setup............................................................................. 8-7 8.1.2.1 Map....................................................................................... 8-9 7.1.2.2 Aviation............................................................................... 8-15 8.1.2.
Foreward Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 9.2.1 TAS Symbology..................................................................... 9-11 9.2.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic (TAS Systems)...................... 9-12 9.2.1.1 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Mode................ 9-12 9.2.1.2 Range Ring..........................................................................
11.1.2 Weather Legend................................................................... 11-4 11.1.3 Weather Map Orientation..................................................... 11-5 11.1.4 XM Weather Symbols and Product Age................................. 11-6 11.1.5 NEXRAD.............................................................................. 11-8 11.1.5.1 Reflectivity........................................................................... 11-9 11.1.5.2 NEXRAD Limitations.................
Foreward Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 13 Music ...............................................................................................13-1 13.1 Activating XM® Satellite Radio Services............................................... 13-2 13.2 Music Operation................................................................................. 13-3 13.2.
15.2.3 Circle of Uncertainty........................................................... 15-11 15.3 External LRUs................................................................................... 15-11 15.3.1 GDL 69 (and GDL 69A) Status............................................ 15-12 15.4 Setup............................................................................................... 15-14 15.4.1 System Setup..................................................................... 15-14 15.4.
Foreward Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Welcome ... Welcome to the GTN era of navigation. The Garmin GTN supports airway navigation and flexible flight planning, including arrival and departure procedures and precision approaches. All of these advanced features are easily accessed with an easy-to-use touchscreen display, another first for general aviation.
Conventions The GTN display dynamically tailors the number and position of the controls for each function and are engaged by merely touching them. Touch Touch the key with your finger. Drag Touch the list or location on the map with your finger. Continue lightly holding your finger to the display surface and drag your finger in the intended direction to scroll through the list or move the location on the map. In this pilot’s guide, keys are noted by bold text.
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1 1.1 Getting Started Foreword Model Descriptions This guide covers the operation of the GTN 625, 635, and 650. In general, all models will be referred to as the GTN 6XX, except where there are physical or operational differences. The GTN 6XX units are approximately 6.25 inches wide and 2.65 inches high. The display is a 600 by 266 pixel, 4.9 inch diagonal color LCD with touchscreen controls. The units include one removable SD data card for the databases and software upgrades.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Pilots will enjoy the GTN 625 as a flexible and powerful navigator, especially when it is coupled with traffic, lightning detection, and weather interfaces. With the PC-based FDE prediction program, the GTN 625 may be used for oceanic or remote operations.
1.3 Product Description Foreword This section provides an overview of the GTN 6XX product and a quick look at some important features. The GTN 6XX presents a full-color moving map with navigation information to the pilot through a large-format display. Controls are a combination of rotary knobs and push-keys on the bezel with the color display providing information as well as a touchscreen controls. The GTN 6XX has a 600 x 266 pixel, 4.9 inch diagonal LCD display.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Inserting an SD Card 1. Insert the SD card in the SD card slot (the label side of the card should face the right edge of the display bezel). 2. To eject the card, gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch. 1.3.2 Pilot Controls The GTN 6XX controls have been designed to simplify operation of the system and minimize workload and the time required to access sophisticated functionality.
Page Or Function Name Foreword Touch The Key To Access The Function Getting Started Touch Arrow Or Touchscreen And Drag Finger To Scroll Screen For More Keys Com/Nav Figure 1-6 Home Page 1.3.2.4 Xpdr Ctrl Direct-To Key FPL The Direct-To key provides access to the direct-to function, which allows you to enter a waypoint and establishes a direct course to the selected destination. Direct-To Proc Figure 1-7 Direct-To Key 1.3.2.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather 1.4 Unit Power Up The GTN 6XX System is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and receives power directly from electrical busses. The GTN 6XX and supporting sub-systems include both power-on and continuous built-in test features that exercise the processor, memory, external inputs, and outputs to ensure safe operation. 1.4.
1.4.2 Database Verification and Fuel Settings 1. When the System and Database Version page appears, check to ensure databases are current. Then, touch Continue. Check To Ensure Required Databases Are Present And Current Software and GPS Engine Versions Check For Any Messages Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Touch To Continue To Home Page Direct-To Figure 1-10 System Startup Pages 2.
Foreword Getting Started Touch To Display Fuel Full Capacity Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 4. When the Fuel on Board value is selected, touch the Fuel on Board key to display the Fuel on Board values. Touch the Full or Tabs keys to display those values after they have been set.
6. On the Instrument Panel Self Test page, touch the Fuel Flow key and then use the numeric keypad to set those values. Touch the Enter key after selecting the Fuel Flow values. Touch To Delete Characters Selected Fuel Flow Value Touch Keys To Select Fuel Flow Values Touch To Accept Fuel Flow Values Touch To Cancel Selection And Return To Previous Page Figure 1-14 Fuel Flow Setup Page Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 7.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 1.5 System Operation 1.5.1 Using the Touchscreen Key Controls Except for the knobs, the HOME key, and Direct-To key on the bezel, the controls for the GTN 6XX are located on the display and activated by your touch. Touchscreen Keys Touch to Toggle Activation Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Back to Previous Page Proc Wpt Info Touch to Zoom In and Out Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Figure 1-16 On-Screen Keys and Active Display Areas 1.5.
GPS Status Page & SBAS Providers Foreword Set Alert Values Getting Started View System Status Values and SW Versions Information on External LRUs Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Select System Setup Values Set System Units Of Measurement FPL Direct-To Proc Select Backlight Setting Select Audio Settings Wpt Info Map Select Ownship Symbol Traffic Figure 1-17 System Page 1.5.2.1 Terrain System Setup Values 1. From the Home page, touch System and then Setup.
2. Touch the Date/Time key. Then, select the desired Time Format and Local Offset by touching the Time Format (12 Hour, 24 Hour, and/or UTC) keys and selecting the appropriate Local Time Offset after touching the Local Offset key. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 3. Touch the Com Channel Spacing key to toggle between 8.33 and 25.0 kHz channel spacing. Com/Nav 4.
1.5.2.3 Alerts Settings Values 1. From the Home page, touch System and then Alerts. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 2. Set arrival alerting. Touch the Arrival key. Touch the Proximity key and select the desired value. Com/Nav FPL 3. Touch the Airspace Alert Options key and select the desired values for alerting. 4. Continue to select the desired Alerts values and then touch the Back or HOME key to exit. 1.5.
Foreword Getting Started – ILS CDI Capture setting This data is crossfilled only if crossfill is turned on by the pilot: • Active navigation (flight plan) Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL NOTE: In dual GTN installations with crossfill on, the OBS course will only be updated real time on the GTN that is receiving the new OBS course. The course will be transferred to the other GTN when OBS is exited.
1.6 Direct-To Navigation 1.6.1 Foreword Pressing the Direct-To key to go to the Direct-To function that allows you to quickly navigate from your present position directly to a selected waypoint, flight plan waypoint, or nearest airport. Direct-To a Waypoint 2. Touch the Waypoint tab and then select the characters for the desired waypoint. 3. Touch Enter or press the small right knob. Text near the small right knob indicates its current function. OR Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 1. Press Direct-To.
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Method 2: Select a Nav/Com frequency using the numeric keypad 1. Touch the Standby window. A pull down keypad will appear with the current Standby frequency highlighted. 2. Touch the numeric keys to add the desired values and touch Enter to accept the displayed value and place it into the Standby window. 3. Touching the XFER key will place the selected frequency directly into the Active window.
Foreword Getting Started 1.8 Flight Planning 1.8.1 Creating a Flight Plan 1. From the Home page, touch the Flight Plan key. The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL 2. If there is already an Active Flight Plan, touch Menu and then the Delete and OK keys to clear the existing flight plan. If there is not an Active Flight Plan, continue to the next step. Direct-To 3. Touch Add Waypoint.
1.9 IFR Procedures Foreword Departures (SIDs), arrivals (STARs), non-precision and precision approaches are available using the PROC (Procedures) key. Getting Started Select an Approach Xpdr Ctrl 1. Touch the PROC key on the Home page. Com/Nav 2. Touch the Approach key and then touch the Airport key to select the desired airport if it is not present. 3. Touch the Approach key, if necessary. Select the desired approach. FPL Direct-To 4.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 1.10 Dead Reckoning Dead reckoning is a feature that enables the GTN to provide limited navigation using the last known position and speed after a loss of GPS navigation while on an active flight plan. CAUTION: Navigation using dead reckoning is only an estimate and should not be used as the sole means of navigation. Use other means of navigation, if possible.
2 Transponder Controls (Optional) Foreword The GTN 6XX can integrate the control and display of transponder functions. Getting Started The GTN 6XX will operate as a control head for remotely connected optional, compatible transponders.
Foreword 2.1 Select Transponder Getting Started 1. Touch the XPDR window and then touch the XPDR key to select the desired transponder. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Selected Transponder FPL Direct-To Figure 2-3 Select the Active Transponder Proc 2. Touch the XPDR 2 selection to activate Transponder 2. Touch the XPDR 1 selection to activate Transponder 1. Wpt Info Active Transponder Active Transponder Map Traffic Terrain Weather Figure 2-4 Active Transponder Indication Nearest Music 2.
2.3 Transponder Mode Foreword 1. Touch the Mode key to allow selection of the transponder mode. Getting Started Selected Transponder Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Touch To Select Transponder Mode Direct-To Figure 2-5 Transponder Mode Selection 2. Touch the Up/Down keys or touch the display and drag the display up or down to view the available selections.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 2.3.2 2. The transponder will still be powered, but will not transmit information. The active transponder indication and Ident annunciation will be grayed to show they are disabled. Ground 1. Touch the Mode key and select Ground and then touch the Enter key to place the transponder into Ground mode. Com/Nav FPL Active XPDR and IDENT Enabled Direct-To Transponder Operation "Ground" Mode Proc Figure 2-8 Transponder Mode "Ground" Indication Wpt Info 2.
2.3.4 Altitude Reporting 1. Touch the Mode key and select Altitude Reporting and then touch the Enter key for Mode C operation. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Active XPDR and IDENT Enabled Transponder Operation "Altitude Reporting" Mode FPL Direct-To Figure 2-10 Transponder Mode "Altitude Reporting" Indication 2.4 Com/Nav 2. The transponder will be "On" and will transmit its squawk code and altitude when interrogated.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 2.5 Selecting a Squawk Code The selected squawk code will always be in use. As you change a squawk code, the original code will be used until you are finished selecting the new code. Squawk Code 1200 7500 7600 7700 Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Table 2-1 XPDR Special Squawk Codes Proc Wpt Info 1. Touch the transponder squawk code window at the right side of the display. 2. The XPDR page will be displayed.
3 NAV/COM (GTN 650 NAV/COM and GTN 635 COM only) Foreword The GTN 650 features a digitally-tuned VHF Com radio that provides a seamless transition from communication to navigation and digitally-tuned Nav/ localizer and glideslope receivers. The GTN 635 has a Com radio only. The 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 of 8.33 kHz steps is also available.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 3.1 Volume Com radio volume is adjusted using the Volume knob. Turn the Volume knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to decrease volume. The level will be maintained until changed or power is cycled. 1. Turn the Volume knob to set the Com volume. Com/Nav FPL Percent Of Maximum Volume Graphic Scale Showing Volume Figure 3-3 Com Volume Setting Direct-To 2.
3.3 Com and Nav Frequency Window and Tuning Communication frequencies are selected by using the large and small right knobs or by touching the value in the standby Com or Nav frequency field and using the subsequent keypad. The standby frequency always appears below the active frequency. The active frequency is the frequency currently in use for transmit and receive operations.
Com Standby Editing Window Frequency Monitor Key Foreword Frequency Transfer (Flip/Flop) Key Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Backspace Frequency Clear Key Frequency Monitor Annunciation Find Frequency Key FPL Direct-To Numeric Keypad Enter Key Figure 3-5 Com Standby Frequency Numeric Keypad Backspace Nav Standby Editing Window Frequency Clear Key Frequency Transfer (Flip/Flop) Key Proc Wpt Info Map Find Frequency Key Traffic Terrain Numeric Keypad Weather Enter Key Figure 3-6 Nav Standby
3.3.1 Com and Nav Frequency Finding The GTN 635 (Com) and 650 (Com and Nav) frequency finding feature allows you to quickly select any displayed database Com or Nav frequency as your standby frequency. The following are some examples of selecting frequencies from some of the main GPS pages. To select a Com or Nav frequency for a User created frequency, Recent selected frequency, Nearest airport, or from your Flight Plan: Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 1.
Foreword 3.3.1.2 Getting Started Find Nearest Frequencies 1. While viewing the Find results, touch the Nearest key. A list of the nearest airport Com frequencies will be displayed. Select A Frequency Category Xpdr Ctrl Frequencies for Nearest Airport Com/Nav Range And Bearing To Airport FPL Figure 3-9 Com Nearest Airport Frequency Direct-To Proc 2. Touch the Multiple FREQ key to show the available frequencies.
5. Some frequencies will have more information detail available. Touch the key that shows "More Information." Foreword Getting Started Touch For More Information Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Figure 3-12 More Information Is Available For Some Frequencies 6. More detailed information is shown on the display. Touch the frequency key to load it into the Standby window. Direct-To Proc Touch To Insert Into Standby Window Wpt Info Map Traffic Figure 3-13 More Frequency Detail 3.3.1.
Foreword Getting Started 3.3.1.4 Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 3.3.2 FPL Find User Frequencies 1. While viewing the Find results, touch the User key. A list of User-created frequencies will be displayed. 2. Touch the desired frequency to load it into the Standby window. Adding a New User Frequency 1. While viewing the numeric keypad touch the Find key on the left side of the display. Direct-To 2. Touch the User key. Proc 3. Touch the Add User Frequency key.
5. Touch the lower part of the display to select the desired range of characters. Select the characters from the selected alphanumeric range for the desired name. Touch the Enter key to accept the displayed Name. User Frequency Name Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Backspace Alphanumeric Keypad Selected Range Foreword Com/Nav Alphanumeric Keypad Overview FPL Direct-To Figure 3-17 Select a Name for the New User Frequency 6.
Foreword 8. Touch the Name or Frequency keys to edit the displayed name or frequency, if desired. Getting Started Touch To Edit User Frequency Name Touch To Edit User Frequency Value Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Touch To Delete User Frequency FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Figure 3-20 Edit The User Frequency 3.3.3 Emergency Frequency The GTN 635 or 650 emergency frequency select provides a quick method of selecting 121.
3.3.5 Remote Frequency Selection Control Foreword On units configured for remote Com frequency Recall, pressing the remote recall switch will load the next preset Com frequency into the unit’s Standby frequency box. The remote recall switch can be pressed multiple times to scroll the entire preset frequency list through the Standby frequency box (the list will “wrap” from the bottom of the list back up to the top, skipping any empty preset positions).
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 3.5 Nav (VOR/Localizer/Glideslope) Receiver Operations The GTN 650 includes digitally-tuned Nav/localizer and glideslope receivers with the desired frequency selected on the Nav window, along the top right-hand side of the display. Frequency selection is performed by pressing the small right knob to activate Nav Standby frequency editing and then turning the small and large right knobs or keypad to select the desired frequency.
3.5.2 Nav Tuning Window Foreword Nav frequencies are selected with the tuning cursor in the standby Nav frequency field, and using the small and large right knobs to dial in the desired frequency. The keypad may also be used for frequency entry after touching the Standby window. The standby frequency always appears below the active frequency. The active frequency is the frequency currently in use.
Foreword 3.5.3 Nav Frequency Finding Getting Started The GTN 650’s frequency finding feature allows you to quickly select any displayed database Nav frequency as your standby frequency. Xpdr Ctrl To select a Nav frequency for a User created frequency, Recent selected frequency, Nearest airport, or from your Flight Plan: Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 1. While viewing the numeric keypad touch the Find key at the bottom of the display. Categories for User, Recent, Nearest, and Flight Plan are available.
OR Foreword 4. Touch the Filter key to narrow the list by category, such as Airport and VOR, and then select a given frequency. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Figure 3-26 Nearest Nav Frequency List Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev.
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4 Flight Plans Foreword The GTN 6XX lets you create up to 99 different flight plans, with up to 100 waypoints in each flight plan. The Flight Plan function is accessed by touching the Flight Plan key on the Home page. The Flight Plan function allows you to create, store, edit, and copy flight plans.
Foreword 4.1 Getting Started Creating a New Flight Plan 1. From the Home page, touch Flight Plan. Xpdr Ctrl Touch To Remove Waypoint Com/Nav Touch To Add Waypoint FPL Figure 4-2 Create New Flight Plan Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 2. If there is already an Active Flight Plan, touch Menu and then the Delete and OK keys to delete the existing active flight plan.
3. Touch the Add Waypoint key and select a waypoint identifier with the alphanumeric keypad. Then, touch Enter. Selected Waypoint Identifier Touch To Display Waypoint Categories Selected Character Range Touch To Select Character Range Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Figure 4-5 Select a Waypoint for the New Flight Plan 4. Touch the Add Waypoint key and select the waypoint identifier with the keypad for the next waypoint. Touch Enter. Proc Wpt Info 5.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL 4.2 Active Flight Plan Page The Active Flight Plan Page provides information and editing functions for the flight plan currently in use for navigation. Once you have activated a flight plan, the Active Flight Plan Page shows each waypoint for the flight plan, along with the Desired Track (DTK), Distance (DIST) for each leg and Cumulative Distance (CUM).
4.2.1 Waypoint Options Foreword 1. While viewing the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired flight plan waypoint. The Waypoint Options window will be shown. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Waypoint Options List Com/Nav FPL Touch Key To Select Option Direct-To Proc Figure 4-8 Active Flight Plan Wpt Options 2. Touch one of the options to perform the selected action. Cancel the option selection by touching the Back key.
Foreword 4.2.1.1 Activate Leg The Activate Leg option allows you to change the active leg of a flight plan. Getting Started 1. On the Waypoint Options menu, touch the desired TO waypoint and then the Activate Leg key to select the TO waypoint as the active leg for navigation. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Current Leg FPL Current TO Wpt Touch to Select As New TO Wpt and To Activate Leg Direct-To Proc Figure 4-9 Active Flight Plan Activate Leg Option Wpt Info Map 2.
4.2.1.2 Insert Before The Insert Before option allows you to insert a new waypoint into the active flight plan before the selected waypoint. 1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will be displayed. Option Will Insert New Waypoint Before This Selected Flight Plan Waypoint Xpdr Ctrl FPL Direct-To Proc 2. Touch the Insert Before key to select a new waypoint before the selected waypoint.
Selected Flight Plan Waypoint Foreword New Flight Plan Waypoint Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities Figure 4-14 Flight Plan Before and After New Waypoint Inserted 4.2.1.3 Insert After The Insert Before option allows you to insert a new waypoint into the active flight plan after the selected waypoint. 1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan.
4.2.1.5 Load Procedures The Load Procedure selection from the Waypoint Options will start the Procedures function. See the Procedures section for complete information. 1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will be displayed. 2. Touch the Load Procedures key to go to the Procedure function for adding procedures to the selected flight plan.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 4.2.2 Airways Airways may be added as legs in flight plans with any waypoint that is part of an airway, such as a VOR. 1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired VOR entry waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will then be displayed. FPL Touch VOR Entry Wpt To Insert Airway Direct-To Proc Figure 4-17 Active Flight Plan with VOR Entry Wpt Wpt Info 2.
4. Scroll through the list and touch the desired exit point from the airway. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Touch To Select Exit Waypoint Com/Nav Figure 4-20 Select an Exit Waypoint for the Airway FPL 5. Confirm the airway information and then touch Load to insert the selected airway into the flight plan. If changes are desired, touch the Airway or Exit Waypoint keys to select alternate choices. Selected Airway. Touch To Change.
Foreword Getting Started 7. After loading the airway, it is inserted into the flight plan. The airway waypoints are shown below the Airway key on the display. Touch the airway to make any changes. Xpdr Ctrl Entry Waypoint Com/Nav Selected Airway. Touch To Edit. FPL Selected Airway Waypoints Figure 4-23 Airway Waypoints in the Flight Plan Direct-To Proc 8. Touch the Airway key to display the Airway Options. Make the desired choice or touch Back.
4.3 Flight Plan Menu The Flight Plan Menu provides access to functions to manage your flight plans. The functions included are: View Catalog, Store Flight Plan, Delete Flight Plan, Preview Flight Plan, Parallel Track, Invert Flight Plan, and Edit Data Fields. Touch the Menu key to access the Flight Plan Menu options: View Catalog, Store Flight Plan, Delete Flight Plan, Preview Flight Plan, Parallel Track, Invert Flight Plan, and Edit Data Fields.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 4.3.1 Store Flight Plan A newly created flight plan or one that has been modified must be saved to the Catalog to be used in future flights. The Store Flight Plan function will save the Active Flight Plan to the Catalog. 1. While viewing the Active Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key. The Flight Plan Menu will be displayed. 2. Touch the Store key to store the current Active Flight Plan into the Catalog.
4.3.3 Parallel Track Parallel Track allows you to create a parallel course offset of 1 to 99 NM to the left or right of your current flight plan. After setting a parallel track to your current flight plan, a magenta parallel track line will be drawn offset from the original by the selected distance. The original course line will be drawn in grey. The aircraft will navigate to the parallel track course line and external CDI/HSI guidance will be driven from the parallel track.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav NOTE: Certain leg types (such as approach) or leg geometries (changes in desire track greater than 120 degrees), combined with large offset values do not support parallel track. Default direction and offset values may result in the status indicating that parallel track is not supported. The user must enter the desired parallel track offset and distance to determine whether that flight plan, combined with the offset and distance, support parallel track. 1.
4.3.4 Edit Data Fields The Active Flight Plan Page shows each waypoint for the flight plan, along with the Desired Track (DTK), Distance (DIS) for each leg and Cumulative Distance (CUM). The data fields are user-selectable and may be changed to display Cumulative Distance (CUM), Distance (DIS), Desired Track (DTK), En Route Safe Altitude (ESA), Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), or Estimated Time En route (ETE).
3. Touch the Up or Down keys, or touch and drag the list, as needed to scroll through the list. Touch the desired Field Type to set it for the selected field. Foreword Getting Started 4. Continue as desired for the other fields. Xpdr Ctrl 4.3.5 Flight Plan Catalog Route Options Com/Nav The Flight Plan Catalog allows you to create, edit, activate, delete and copy flight plans. The catalog can hold up to 99 flight plans of up to 100 waypoints each.
4.3.5.1 Catalog Route Option - Activate 1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed. 2. Touch the Activate key and then touch OK. The selected flight plan will be activated. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Figure 4-36 Touch OK to Replace the Existing Active Flight Plan Wpt Info 3. The Active Flight Plan page will now be displayed. 4.3.5.
Foreword 4.3.5.3 Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Catalog Route Option - Preview 1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed. 2. Touch the Preview key. A map view of the flight plan and list of the waypoints will be displayed. Com/Nav FPL Flight Plan Waypoint List Flight Plan Map Preview Direct-To Proc Figure 4-38 Flight Plan Preview Wpt Info Map Traffic 4.3.5.4 Terrain Weather Nearest Music 3.
4.3.5.5 Catalog Route Option - Copy 1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed. 2. Touch the Copy key. You will be prompted to copy the selected flight plan. Touch OK to create the flight plan copy. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Figure 4-40 Flight Plan Catalog Route Copy Option Wpt Info 3. A copy of the selected flight plan will now be listed.
Foreword 4.3.5.6 Catalog Route Option - Delete 1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Selected Waypoint Touch To Delete Flight Plan Direct-To Figure 4-42 Select Flight Plan from the Catalog to Delete Proc 2. Touch the Delete key and then touch OK.
2. Touch one of the flight plans to select it. Foreword Getting Started Touch Delete To Remove The Waypoint From The Catalog Selected Waypoint Figure 4-44 Select a Flight Plan from the Catalog Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL 3. Touch the Delete and then the OK key. The selected flight plan will be removed from the Catalog. Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Figure 4-45 Delete a Flight Plan from the Catalog 4.3.6.2 Delete Active Flight Plan 1.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 4.3.8 Preview Flight Plan The Preview Flight Plan function provides a summary of a flight plan. A preview of the Active Flight Plan can be selected from the Flight Plan Menu's Preview Flight Plan key or selecting a flight plan from the catalog and choosing Preview from the Route Options menu. 4.3.8.1 FPL Previewing the Active Flight Plan 1. While viewing the Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key, and then the Preview key.
5 Direct-To Foreword The NRST pages can be used in conjunction with the Direct-To function to quickly set a course to a nearby facility. Getting Started 5.1 Direct-To Navigation Xpdr Ctrl 1. Press the Direct-To key on the right side of the unit. A flight plan must be activated or a Nearest Airport selected before information is provided in the Direct-To Wpt page. Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Figure 5-1 Direct-To Wpt Page Weather 2.
Foreword Getting Started 4. Use the numeric keypad to select the course and then touch the Enter key. Backspace Key Selected Course Xpdr Ctrl Numeric Keypad Com/Nav FPL Figure 5-2 Direct-To Course Selection Direct-To 5. Touch the desired waypoint and touch the Activate key or press the small right knob.
5.2 Direct-To a Flight Plan Waypoint 1. Press the Direct-To key on the right side of the unit. 2. Touch the FPL tab on the left side of the Direct-To window. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Flight Plan Waypoint List Flight Plan Tab Com/Nav Touch Waypoint Key To Select FPL Direct-To Figure 5-4 Direct-To Flight Plan Leg Selection 3. Touch the leg of your flight plan you want to use. The Direct-To Waypoint page will display information about the selected flight plan waypoint.
Foreword 5.3 Direct-To a Nearest Airport 1. Press the Direct-To key on the lower right side of the unit. Getting Started 2. Touch the NRST APT tab on the left side of the Direct-To window. The nearest 25 airports within 200 NM will be listed. The airport at the top of the list is the nearest airport. To review the other nearest airports, touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list.
5.4 Removing a Direct-To Course Foreword When a Direct-To course is cancelled, the previously active flight plan will be reactivated and the nearest leg to the aircraft position will become the active leg. If there was no active flight plan, after cancelling the Direct-To course the aircraft will continue with the current heading. 1. Press the Direct-To key to display the Direct-To page.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL 5.5 Direct-To Map Waypoint A Direct-To course may be set to any waypoint selected on the Map page. The waypoint is selected by touching an item such as an airport, VOR, or NDB or any other location. Touching the map page at any place not having an existing location name will create a waypoint with the name “MAPWPT.” Touching the Direct-To key will automatically insert the selected waypoint as the Direct-To waypoint. The MAPWPT will be saved as a User Waypoint.
5.6 Off-Route Direct-To Course Foreword An off-route Direct-To course may be selected by using the Waypoint tab, Nrst Apt tab, or selecting an airport on the map. When an off-route Direct-To course is activated, the existing active flight plan will be deactivated. The original active flight plan and waypoint sequencing is reactivated when the Direct-To course is removed.
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6 Procedures Foreword The GTN 6XX allows you to fly non-precision and precision approaches to airports with published instrument approach procedures. All available approaches are stored on your Jeppesen NavData® card, and are automatically updated when the card’s files have been updated. Subscription information for NavData cards is included in your GTN 6XX package. The Procedures Page is displayed by touching the PROC key on the Home page.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Departure Com/Nav Airport Departure Runway Transition Preview Load Departure FPL Direct-To Approach Arrival Airport Arrival Transition Runway Preview Load Arrival Proc Airport Approach Transition Channel/ID Preview Load Approach Activate Approach Figure 6-1 Procedures Functional Diagram Wpt Info Annunciation Description Map LPV Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV) approach. Fly to LPV minimums.
6.2 Selecting a Departure A Departure Procedure (DP) is loaded at the departure airport in the flight plan. Only one departure can be loaded at a time in a flight plan. If a departure is loaded when another departure is already in the active flight plan, the new departure replaces the previous departure. The route is defined by selection of a departure, the transition waypoint, and a runway.
Foreword Getting Started NOTE: If the selected runway is depicted as RW10B, for instance, this means both runways 10L and 10R. 5. After selecting the runway, the Departure page will be displayed. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Touch To Select Airport FPL Touch To Select Runway Touch To Select Departure Touch To Select Transition Touch To Load Departure Touch To Preview Departure Direct-To Figure 6-5 Result of Selecting a Departure Proc 6. Touch the Preview key to view the Departure.
6.3 Selecting an Arrival A Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) can be loaded at any airport that has one published. Only one arrival can be loaded at a time in a flight plan. If an arrival is loaded when another arrival is already in the active flight plan, the new arrival replaces the previous arrival. The route is defined by selection of an arrival, the transition waypoint, and a runway. 1.
Foreword 4. Touch the Transition key and then touch the key for the desired transition. Getting Started Touch To Select Transition Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Figure 6-11 Select from Transition List FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map 5. Touch the key for the desired Runway, if necessary. The completed Arrival page will be displayed.
Touch To Select Or Remove Arrival Foreword Scroll To View Flight Plan With Departure Waypoints Touch To Edit Waypoint Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Figure 6-14 Flight Plan With Arrival Loaded 6.4 Com/Nav Selecting an Approach Only one approach can be loaded at a time in a flight plan. If an approach is loaded when another approach is already in the active flight plan, the new approach replaces the previous approach.
3. Touch the Approach key on the Procedures-Approach page and then touch the key for the desired approach. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Touch To Select Approach Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Figure 6-17 Selecting an Approach from the List 4. After selecting the approach for the destination airport, the approach overview will be displayed.
NOTE: As an alternate means of loading an approach, the Channel ID key allows you to select the channel ID for a SBAS approach for the current destination. The channel ID for the SBAS approach is available from an approved approach chart. If duplicate numbers are available for a channel, a list will be available where you may select the desired approach. 7. Touch the Load Approach key. The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 6.5 Approaches with Procedure Turns The procedure turn portion of an approach is stored as one of the legs of the approach. For this reason, the GTN 6XX unit requires no special operations from the pilot — other than flying the procedure turn itself — beyond what is required for any other type of approach. Roll steering is provided to aircraft with compatible autopilots. 6.
6.7 Flying an Approach with a Hold Foreword Upon activating an RNAV GPS approach, you are given the option to skip any non-required holding patterns during the initial transitions of the approach. In a GPS approach, you will not be given the option and you must manually reselect waypoint sequencing. The Default NAV Page and Flight Plan Page displays a timer or distance, as appropriate, during the holding pattern. Use this timer or distance to fly the outbound portion of the holding pattern.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 6.8 Flying a DME Arc Approach Approaches that contain DME arcs are supported by the GTN. The GTN will provide guidance (left / right) relative to the arc. If you wish to activate the DME arc leg manually, the aircraft must be near the arc, as shown in the shaded area below. Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Figure 6-19 DME Arc Example Nearest Music Utilities System Messages 6.
6.11 ILS Approaches (GTN 650 Only) Foreword Precision ILS approaches can be performed with the built-in VLOC (VOR/ localizer/glideslope) receivers. The GPS receiver can be used for guidance prior to reaching the final approach fix, but once there, the proper frequency must be selected on the VLOC window (right side of screen) and the CDI output set to “VLOC”. 1.2NM 1.
Foreword NOTE: If you attempt to intercept the approach course at a distance less than 2.0 NM from the FAF, the GTN 6XX does not automatically switch the CDI to VLOC. In this case, touch the CDI key to manually switch from GPS to VLOC. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc The automatic switch from GPS to VLOC is not immediate, but instead occurs gradually to prevent abrupt CDI changes when coupled to an autopilot. The CDI selection can also be changed manually by touching the CDI key.
6.13 Points to Remember for All Procedures Foreword • The GTN 6XX Map page is designed to complement your printed approach plates and vastly improve situational awareness throughout the approach. However, you must always fly an approach as it appears on the approach plate. • The active leg (or the portion of the approach currently in use) is depicted in magenta on the Map Page.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix • If the CDI output has not automatically switched from GPS to ILS upon reaching the FAF, you must manually switch to the VLOC receiver by touching the CDI key. Verify that “VLOC” is displayed. • Automatic switching of CDI output is available for ILS, localizer, SDF and LDA approaches.
6.15 Enabling Autopilot Outputs for the King KAP140/KFC225 Foreword Autopilot outputs for the King KAP140/KFC225 autopilots are activated manually by the pilot after being prompted during the approach procedure. After enabling outputs, the GTN 6XX will provide guidance information consistent with what the autopilot expects (i.e., angular CDI scaling and glideslope capture for an LPV or other vertically guided GPS approach).
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7 Waypoint Info Foreword The Waypoint Info function allows you to view information about the selected waypoint. The Waypoint Info page can be reached from the Home page, selected from a flight plan, or selected from the Nearest page. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Touch The Key To Display Waypoint Type Direct-To Proc Figure 7-1 Waypoint Info Page Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev.
Nearest Music Map Traffic Select VOR Preview Frequency Proc Wpt Info Select NDB Preview 7-2 Preview Comment Position Type Lat/Lon Lat/Lon Radial/Radial Ref Wpt - Rad Radial/Dist Ref Wpt - Rad - Dis Temporary Create Edit Delete Direct-To View All FPL Name Xpdr Ctrl Name Getting Started Wx Data Metars Forecast TAF Weather Select INT Preview Com/Nav Runways Runway PCL Frequencies Info Preview Procedures Foreword Terrain Utilities System Figure 7-2 Waypoint Info Functional Diagram Mes
7.1 Waypoint Selection Foreword 1. Touch the Waypoint Info key and then touch the desired waypoint type (Airport, INT, VOR, etc). Getting Started 2. Touch the waypoint identifier. Xpdr Ctrl 3. The waypoint identifier selection page will be shown and the waypoint identifier field will be active for selection. Touch the required keys on the alphanumeric keypad to select the desired waypoint identifier and then touch the Enter key.
Foreword 7.2 Getting Started The Airport page of the Waypoint Info function provides a variety of detailed information about the airport. Xpdr Ctrl 7.2.1 Com/Nav FPL Airport Info The upper part of the page shows the airport identifier and type, name, city and region, the lat/lon coordinates of the airport, and the bearing (and direction arrow) and distance to the airport from your present position. The center area shows the airport elevation, fuel availability, and time zone. Direct-To 1.
7.2.2 Preview Foreword The Waypoint Info Airport Preview page provides detailed information about the selected airport. 1. Touch the Preview tab to view a map of the airport and surrounding area. 2. Use the In and Out keys to zoom in and out on the Preview map. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Touch & Move Finger While Pressing To Pan Map Airport Preview Area Map Direct-To Touch To Zoom Figure 7-6 Waypoint Info Airport Map Page Getting Started 3.
Foreword 7.2.3 Procedures 1. Touch the Procedures key to view details about procedures for the selected airport. Getting Started Airport Identifier Xpdr Ctrl Touch, Hold, & Drag Up Or Down To Scroll Com/Nav FPL Approach Name & Type Touch To Return To Previous Page Figure 7-7 Waypoint Info Airport Procedures Page Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 2. Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional procedures, as needed. 3. Touch one of the procedure keys to select it for the Procedures function.
7.2.4 Runways Foreword Airport Identifier Getting Started Runway Number. Touch To Select Xpdr Ctrl Runway Detail Runway Map Com/Nav FPL Pilot-Controlled Lighting Freq. Touch To Place In Standby. Direct-To Figure 7-9 Waypoint Info Airport Runway Information Page Proc 1. Touch the Runways tab to view information about the available runways for the selected airport.
Foreword 7.2.5 Frequencies 1. Touch the Frequencies tab to view details about available frequencies for the selected airport. Getting Started 2. Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional frequencies, as needed. A "c" symbol in a white circle will appear next to frequencies that also function as the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF).
7.2.6 Weather (WX) Data 1. Touch the WX Data key on the Airport Waypoint Info page to view textual METARs, City Forecast, and TAF weather information available for the selected airport. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Airport Identifier Touch And Drag To Scroll Weather Information Touch To Scroll Pages Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Figure 7-13 Waypoint Info Airport Weather Page Foreword 2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the Weather page information.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 7.3 Intersection (INT) The Intersection page of the Waypoint Info function provides a variety of detailed information about the intersection. The top left area of the page displays the Intersection identifier and region. The top center area shows the lat/lon coordinates of the Intersection and the bearing (with direction arrow) and distance to the Intersection from your present position.
7.4 VOR The VOR page of the Waypoint Info function provides a variety of detailed information about the VOR. The top left area of the page displays the VOR identifier, name, city and state, and region. The top center area shows the lat/lon coordinates of the VOR and the bearing (with direction arrow) and distance to the VOR from your present position. The top right area shows the frequency in a key.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 7.5 NDB The NDB page of the Waypoint Info function provides a variety of detailed information about the NDB. The top left area of the page displays the NDB identifier, name, city and state, and region. The top center area shows the lat/lon coordinates of the NDB and the bearing (with direction arrow) and distance to the NDB from your present position. The top right area shows the frequency in a key.
7.6 User Waypoints (User) Foreword In addition to the airport, VOR, NDB and intersection information contained in your Jeppesen NavData® card, the GTN 6XX allows you to store up to 1,000 user-defined waypoints. The User Waypoint Page displays the waypoint name (up to six characters long), identifier and radial from two reference waypoints, distance from one reference waypoint, along with the user waypoint’s lat/lon position.
Foreword 7.6.1 Select User Waypoint By Name 1. While viewing the User Waypoint page, touch the User Waypoint Name. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 7.6.2 Select User Waypoint From A List 1. While viewing the Waypoint Info page, touch the User WPT key. FPL Direct-To 2. Touch the View All key and then use the Up and Down keys to view the waypoints on the list. Proc Wpt Info User Waypoint List Name Map Terrain Nearest Figure 7-18 Waypoint Info User Waypoint List 7.6.
7.7 Create Waypoint Foreword User waypoints are created from the Create User Waypoint page. To create a new user waypoint, simply enter its name (identifier) and position, or reference another waypoint by radial and distance. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Touch To View Area Map Waypoint Name Waypoint Comment Com/Nav Temporary Waypoint FPL Touch to Finalize Waypoint Creation Touch To Setup Ref Wpt Figure 7-19 Waypoint Info - Create User Waypoint Proc 1.
Touch to Select the Desired Waypoint Reference Type Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Figure 7-21 Waypoint Info - Create User Waypoint Type Com/Nav 6. If desired, touch the Temporary? key to create the waypoint for only temporary use. Temporary waypoints will be removed when the power is cycled. FPL Direct-To Proc 7.7.1 Wpt Info Map 7. When finished with all selections, touch the Create key to create the new waypoint. Waypoint Location Based on Lat/Lon Coordinates 1.
3. Touch the desired hemisphere keys to select the desired values. After selecting the hemisphere value, the cursor will advance to the first character of the adjacent numeric value for selection. Even when the hemisphere values are highlighted, touching a valid numeric key will always place the cursor at the first numeric value. The Large knob may also be used for cursor movement and characters are selected with the Small knob.
Foreword 7.7.3 Waypoint Location Based on Radial and Distance 1. From the Create User Waypoint page, touch the Position key and then the Radial/Distance key. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Touch to Select Radial/Distance Waypoint Reference Type Com/Nav Touch to Select Distance Values Touch to Select Reference Wpts FPL Touch to Select Radial Values Figure 7-25 Waypoint Info - Create User Waypoint Type - Radial/Distance Direct-To Proc 2.
8 Map Foreword The Map page is used to provide situational awareness in flight. The Map page can display the following information: • Airports, NAVAIDs, airspace, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Map Overlays Topo Airways Terrain NEXRAD* StormScope* Traffic* Map Setup Map Aviation Land Traffic* Weather* FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map * Optional Change Data Fields Traffic Map Detail Terrain Restore Defaults Weather Figure 8-2 Map Page Functional Diagram Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 8-2 Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide 190-01004-03 Rev.
8.1 Map Menu Foreword The Map Menu provides the ability to modify and control the information displayed on the Map page. Getting Started • Map Overlays are selected to overlay various types of information over the base map. Xpdr Ctrl • Map Setup modifies the display of other map features. Com/Nav • Map Data Fields determines whether or not the fields in the corners of the Map page are displayed and the data shown in each corner.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 8.1.1 Map Overlays Map Overlays are layers of information that are referenced to geographic location and are overlayed on the base map. A green bar will appear below the Map Overlay key text when the overlay is selected, except for Airways. 8.1.1.1 Topo The Topo Data option selects whether the colored topographical features are displayed. Traffic, Land Data, Terrain, and Obstacles will still be displayed even with Topo Data turned off. 1.
8.1.1.3 Terrain The Terrain Data option selects whether Terrain Data is shown on the Map page. Terrain and NEXRAD weather may not be displayed at the same time. Selecting one will disable the other. A Terrain icon will indicate that the Terrain overlay has been selected. Terrain overlay colors may or may not be shown depending on the altitude of the aircraft. 1. While viewing the Map Menu, touch Map Overlays key, and then the Terrain Map Overlay key to toggle the view of Terrain data.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 8.1.1.5 StormScope® (Optional) The WX-500 StormScope Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather avoidance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a 200 NM radius of the aircraft. The StormScope measures relative bearing and distance of thunderstorm-related electrical activity and reports the information to the display. Com/Nav FPL NOTE: Refer to the WX-500 Pilot’s Guide for a detailed description of the WX-500 StormScope.
8.1.2 Map Setup Cell Movement METAR Cloud Tops Echo Tops Lightning Restore Defaults The Map page is customized by selecting groups from the Map Menu. The Map Menu groups include choices for Map, Weather, Traffic, Aviation, and Land groups depending on the installed equipment of a given aircraft. Each group has a list of options that vary with the group.
Foreword Getting Started 1. While viewing the Map page, touch the Menu key. Then, touch the Map Setup key. The Map Setup page will be displayed. Map Setup Group Xpdr Ctrl Group Options Com/Nav Group Option Details FPL Direct-To Proc Figure 8-11 Map Setup Page 2. Touch the desired Map Setup Group tab (Map, Aviation, Land, Traffic, or Weather) to display the set of group options. Wpt Info 3. Touch the desired group key. A list of options for the selected group will be shown. (i.e.
8.1.2.1 Map The Map option defines the behavior and display of information on the Map page such as: Orientation, North Up Above, Auto Zoom, Nav Range Ring, Topo Scale, Obstacle Range, and Restore Defaults. The default values are shown in bold type.
Foreword Getting Started Map Orientation The Map Orientation selection sets the orientation of the Map page. Selections are North Up, Track Up, and Heading Up. A Map Orientation label is shown below the North indicator in the top left corner of the Map page.
• a point is reached where the Auto Zoom range matches the manual override range (known as auto-sync) and will be noted as “Auto” above the map range value on the map page • Auto Zoom is toggled off and back on in the Map Setup page 1. While viewing the Map Setup - Map selection, touch the Auto Zoom key to toggle it On or Off. 2. When Auto Zoom is On the Auto Zoom Min and Max values will be used. Auto Zoom Min Set the limit that the display will zoom in automatically.
Foreword Getting Started TOPO Scale The Topo Scale option selects whether the elevation scale for topographical features on the Map page is displayed. The scale will be located on the right side of the display. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Figure 8-17 Map Page Topo Scale Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Obstacle Range The Obstacle Data option selects whether the Obstacle Data is shown on the Map page. Obstacles will be shown at and below the selected map range.
1. While viewing the Map function, touch the Menu key. Foreword 2. Touch the Map Setup key and then with the Map tab highlighted drag the list down or use the Down key to show the Obstacle Range. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Touch To Select Obstacle Range FPL Direct-To Figure 8-19 Map Setup For Obstacle Range Proc 3. Touch the Obstacle Range key and select the maximum range where obstacles will be displayed.
Foreword Getting Started 4. Touch an obstacle on the map and the elevation will be shown. If there are nearby or overlayed objects (obstacle, airspace, airport, etc), touch the Next key to step through the nearby objects. Xpdr Ctrl Obstacle Detail Com/Nav Selected Obstacle Touch To Step To Nearby Objects FPL Direct-To Proc Figure 8-22 Obstacle Detail Wpt Info 5. Touch the Back key to return to the normal map view.
7.1.2.2 Aviation The Aviation group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you to customize the display of Active Flight Plan, Active Flight Plan Waypoints, Airport size range, SafeTaxi information, Runway Extensions, Intersection/NDB locations, VOR locations, Airspace Detail, and TFR icons on the Map page. The feature will be shown at map ranges of the selected value and lower. The options for each feature are shown in the following table. The default values are shown in bold type.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 8.1.2.3 Land The Land Data option selects whether detailed land features, such as Lat/Lon Grid, Freeways, National Highways, Local Roads, Cities, States/Provinces, and Rivers/Lakes are displayed. Topo features, traffic, terrain, and obstacles will still be displayed, even with Land Data turned off. The options for each feature are shown in the following table. The default values are shown in bold type.
8.1.2.4 Airway Range The Airways viewing range option selects whether the Airways are shown on the Map and at and below the selected map ranges for Low and High Airways. When Off is selected, the information will not be shown. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 1. While viewing the Map function, touch the Menu key. Foreword Com/Nav 2. Touch the Map Setup key and then with the Aviation tab highlighted drag the list down or use the Down key to show the Airway Range.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 8.1.2.5 Traffic (Optional) The Traffic group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you to customize the display of traffic on the Map page. The Traffic function requires the installation of the appropriate traffic device. TIS and TAS cannot be displayed at the same time. If the aircraft has a TAS unit installed, the GTN unit will be configured for TAS.
8.1.2.6 Weather (Optional) The Weather group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you to customize the NEXRAD Viewing Range, NEXRAD Cell Movement, and XM Lightning Viewing range.
Foreword 3. Touch the corner data field key you want to select. A list of information types will be displayed. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Field Type List. Touch To Select Data Field Selected Field Type FPL Slider Indicates More Selections Available. Press Finger and Slide To View More Selections. Figure 8-27 Map Data Field Type Selections 4. Touch the Up or Down keys or touch the display and drag your finger to scroll through the list.
8.1.4 Map Detail Foreword The Map Detail feature allows four levels of decluttering to remove map information. The declutter level is displayed in the DCLTR key. There are four levels of decluttering. Level 0 shows the most detail and level 3 shows the least detail. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 0 1 2 3 Figure 8-28 Map Detail (Declutter) Levels Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev.
Foreword 2. While viewing the Map Menu, touch the Map Detail scale and slide your finger to adjust the level. Features marked with a • are shown at the indicated Map Detail (Declutter) Level.
8.2 Map Panning In the Map Page function, panning allows you to move the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map scale. The panning function is selected by simply touching the Map display. The In and Out keys at the lower right corner of the page control the map range. Touching the display momentarily switches the display to Map Pan Mode. While in Map Pan Mode, touch the display gently and drag your finger to pan around the map. 1. Touch the Map page display.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 4. While pressing your finger gently against the display, drag your finger across the display to scroll the display in the direction of your finger movement. The Map Pointer cross hair location is based on where your finger touches the display, but after dragging your finger the Map Pointer will be centered on the map when your finger is lifted from the display. Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 3.
8.3 Map Controls Foreword While in the Map page function, several controls are available to manage the view and display of information. The In and Out keys at the lower right corner of the page control the map range. Touching the display momentarily switches the display to Map Pan Mode. While in any of the Map function pages, touching the display starts Pan Mode. Options are available to Create a waypoint at the Map Pointer position and to Graphically Edit Flight Plan. 8.3.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL 8.3.3 Graphically Edit Flight Plan Mode The Edit Flight Plan Mode allows making quick changes to the active flight plan directly on the display. The process is simply touching the display to start Map Pan Mode, touching the Graphically Edit FPL key, dragging the desired leg to a new waypoint or airway, and touching the Done key. At any point, a step may be removed by touching the Undo key or the whole process ended by touching the Cancel key.
3. Touch the Done key to accept the new flight plan leg or Undo to maintain the existing flight plan. Foreword Getting Started New Active FPL Waypoint New FPL Waypoint Com/Nav Active Flight Plan Leg Touch To Accept Changes To FPL FPL Touch To Undo Last Step Direct-To Figure 8-35 Confirm Flight Plan to New Waypoint Xpdr Ctrl 4. The aircraft will now navigate according to the new flight plan.
Foreword Getting Started 8.3.3.3 Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 8.3.3.4 Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Removing a Waypoint from an Existing Flight Plan 1. Touch the Map page display. The Map Mode selection keys will appear. Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key. 2. Touch waypoint, or airway, on the flight plan that you want to remove. 3. Drag the flight plan line away from the waypoint, or airway, and release the line. The waypoint will be removed from the flight plan. 4.
8.4 CDI (GTN 650 only) Foreword The GTN 650's CDI key is used to couple the GPS or VLOC receiver to the external CDI (or HSI). CDI selection is available on the Default Navigation page. When the external CDI (or HSI) is connected to the GPS receiver, “GPS” is shown on the annunciation bar. When the external CDI (or HSI) is being driven by the VLOC receiver, “VLOC” appears instead. NOTE: The external CDI (or HSI) must be coupled to the VLOC receiver for approaches which are not approved for GPS.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc 8.5 OBS The OBS key is used to select manual or automatic sequencing of waypoints. OBS selection is available on the Default Navigation page. Touching 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). Touching the OBS key again returns to normal operation, with automatic sequencing of waypoints.
8.6 Map Symbols Foreword Various symbols are used to distinguish between waypoint types. The identifiers for any on-screen waypoints can also be displayed. Special-use and controlled airspace boundaries appear on the map, showing the individual sectors in the case of Class B, Class C, or Class D airspace.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 8.7 SafeTaxi® SafeTaxi® is an enhanced feature that gives greater map detail when zooming in on airports. The airport display on the map reveals runways with numbers, taxiways with identifying letters/numbers, airport Hot Spots, and airport landmarks including ramps, buildings, control towers, and other prominent features. Resolution is greater at lower map ranges (zooming in).
8.7.2 Hot Spot Information Foreword Hot Spots can contain more information about the area that can be displayed when shown. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Hot Spot Detail Com/Nav FPL Hot Spot Outline Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Figure 8-41 SafeTaxi Hot Spot Detail and Outline 8.7.3 Map SafeTaxi® Cycle Number and Revision The SafeTaxi database is revised every 56 days. SafeTaxi is always available for use after the expiration date.
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9 Traffic 9.1 Foreword Traffic Information Service (TIS) (Optional) Getting Started WARNING: The Traffic Information Service (TIS) is intended for advisory use only. TIS is intended to help the pilot locate traffic visually. It is the responsibility of the pilot to see and maneuver to avoid traffic. NOTE: TIS is available only when the aircraft is within the service volume of a TIS-capable terminal radar site.
Foreword Getting Started 9.1.1 TIS Symbology Traffic is displayed according to TCAS symbology using three different symbols. TIS Symbol Description Xpdr Ctrl Non-Threat Traffic Com/Nav Traffic Advisory (TA) FPL Direct-To Traffic Advisory Off Scale Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Table 9-1 TIS Traffic Symbols Traffic Advisories (TA) alert the crew to intruding aircraft.
9.1.2 Traffic Map Page Foreword The Traffic Map Page is configured to show surrounding TIS traffic data in relation to the aircraft’s current position and altitude, without clutter from the basemap. Aircraft orientation on this map is always heading up unless there is no valid heading. The traffic mode is annunciated in the upper left corner of the Traffic Map Page. When the aircraft is on the ground, TIS automatically enters Standby Mode.
Foreword 9.1.3 Displaying Traffic on the Traffic Page 1. From the Home page, touch the Traffic key. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL 2. Confirm TIS is in Operating Mode. 3. Touch the Traffic Status key to toggle between Operate and Standby mode. 9.1.4 Direct-To Altitude Display 1. While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Operate key to begin displaying traffic. “Operate” is displayed in the Traffic Status field. 2.
9.1.5 TIS Limitations Foreword NOTE: This section on TIS Limitations is not comprehensive. Garmin recommends the user review the TIS Limitations section of the Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 1-3-5. TIS is NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot of responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft. TIS should not be used for avoidance maneuvers during IMC or other times when there is no visual contact with the intruder aircraft.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music NOTE: TIS will be unavailable at low altitudes in many areas of the U.S., particularly in mountainous regions. Also, when flying near the “floor” of radar coverage in a particular area, intruders below the client aircraft may not be detected by TIS. TIS information is collected one radar scan prior to the scan during which the uplink occurs.
9.1.6 TIS Alerts Foreword When the number of Traffic Advisories (TAs) on the Traffic Map Page increases from one scan to the next, the following occur: • A single “Traffic” voice alert is generated. • A TRAFFIC Annunciation appears at the bottom of the display, flashing for 5 seconds and remaining displayed until no TAs are detected in the area. To reduce the number of nuisance alerts due to proximate aircraft, the “Traffic” voice alert is generated only when the number of TAs increases.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 9.1.7 TIS System Status The GTN 6XX performs an automatic test of TIS during power-up. If TIS passes the test, TIS enters Standby Mode on the ground or Operating Mode in the air. If TIS fails the power up test, an annunciation is shown in the center of the Traffic Map Page. Contact a service center or Garmin dealer for corrective action for a failure message.
The annunciations that indicate the status of traffic information appear in a banner at the bottom center of maps on which traffic can be displayed. Traffic Status Banner Annunciation Foreword Getting Started Description Xpdr Ctrl The displayed data is not current (6 to 12 seconds since last message). Traffic Coast 9 SEC The quality of displayed traffic information is reduced when this message is displayed. Traffic is removed because it is too old for coasting (12 to 60 seconds since last message).
Foreword 9.2 Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc TAS Traffic (Optional) TAS data comes from a TAS unit such as a Garmin GTS 800 or 820, Skywatch 497, KTA 810, or other unit. Refer to the appropriate Traffic Advisory System’s Pilot’s Guides for a detailed discussion of the respective traffic advisory system. The type of traffic systems that is installed is described by the Traffic Page keys.
9.2.1 TAS Symbology Foreword Traffic Advisory System (TAS) is designed to help in detection and avoidance of other aircraft. TAS uses an on-board interrogator-processor to detect traffic. Only aircraft with operating transponders will be detected. Traffic is displayed according to TCAS symbology using four different symbols.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 9.2.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic (TAS Systems) The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed. The ability to switch from standby to operating mode on the ground is especially useful for scanning the airspace around the airport before takeoff.
9.2.1.2 Range Ring Touching the In and Out keys will zoom in and out in preset steps depending on the installed equipment as shown in the following table. Traffic Device Map Ranges Garmin GTS 800, Skywatch (SKY497/ 2 NM, 6 NM, 12 NM SKY889) Garmin GTS 820 and 850, Honeywell 2 NM, 6 NM, 12 NM, 24 NM, 40 NM KTA 810 TAS, KTA 910 TAS, KMH 820 IHAS, KMH 920 IHAS, and Avidyne TAS 620 (Ryan 9900BX) Table 9-7 Available Traffic Range Ring Steps 9.2.
Altitude Mode Below Normal Above Unrestricted Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Table 9-8 Displayed Traffic Range 9.2.4 Direct-To Proc Traffic System Status NOTE: Refer to the equipment documentation for information on the self-test and operating modes. The Traffic Status is indicated in the upper right corner of the Traffic Page.
The annunciations to indicate the status of traffic information appear in a banner at the lower left corner of maps on which traffic can be displayed. Traffic Status Banner Annunciation TA 6.0 + 03 ↓ Failed Data Fail No Data Getting Started Description Xpdr Ctrl System cannot determine bearing of Traffic Advisory. Annunciation indicates distance in NM, altitude separation in hundreds of feet, and altitude trend arrow (climbing/descending). Traffic data has failed.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 9.3 Traffic Test The Traffic Test function is only available on some TAS traffic systems. The aircraft must be on the ground and Traffic Status must be in Standby. 1. Touch the Test key to activate the test function in the Traffic equipment. Com/Nav Touch For Traffic Test While In Standby Traffic Status FPL Direct-To Test Traffic Status Proc Figure 9-9 Traffic Test Mode Wpt Info 2.
10 Terrain Foreword 10.1 Getting Started Terrain Configurations During power-up of the GTN 6XX, the terrain/obstacle database versions are displayed along with a disclaimer. At the same time, the Terrain system self-test begins. A failure message is issued if the terrain test fails.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Terrain Proximity utilizes terrain and obstacle databases that are referenced to mean sea level (MSL). Using the GPS position and GSL altitude, Terrain Proximity displays a 2-D picture of the surrounding terrain and obstacles relative to the position and altitude of the aircraft. In this manner, Terrain Proximity can provide advanced alerts of predicted dangerous terrain conditions.
10.2.1 Displaying Terrain Proxmity Foreword The Terrain page is in the Terrain function. Getting Started 1. Touch the Terrain key on the Home page.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 10.2.1.1 Terrain Page 120° Arc or 360° Rings Select the 120º Arc or 360º rings overlay for the Terrain page with either the 360 or Arc keys from the Menu. 1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key. Com/Nav 2. Touch the 360º or Arc key.
10.2.2 Terrain Limitations Foreword Terrain Proximity displays terrain and obstructions relative to the altitude of the aircraft. The displayed alerts are advisory in nature only. Individual obstructions may be shown if available in the database. However, all obstructions may not be available in the database and data may be inaccurate. Terrain information should be used as an aid to situational awareness. Never use this information for navigation or to maneuver to avoid obstacles.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 10.3 Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS-B) Optional TAWS (Terrain Awareness and Warning System) is an optional feature to increase situational awareness and aid in reducing controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). TAWS provides visual and aural annunciations when terrain and obstacles are within the given altitude threshold from the aircraft. TAWS satisfies TSO-C151b Class B requirements for certification.
10.3.3 Computing GPS Altitude for TAWS Foreword TAWS uses information provided from the GPS receiver to provide a horizontal position and altitude. GPS altitude is derived from satellite measurements. GPS altitude is converted to a Mean Sea Level (MSL)-based altitude (GSL altitude) and is used to determine TAWS alerts. GSL altitude accuracy is affected by factors such as satellite geometry, but it is not subject to variations in pressure and temperature that normally affect pressure altitude devices.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 10.3.5 Using TAWS During unit power-up, the terrain/obstacle database versions are displayed. At the same time, TAWS self-test begins. One of the following aural messages is generated: • “TAWS System Test OK” (not given if the aircraft is on the ground) • “TAWS System Failure” TAWS information can be displayed on the Map page. Terrain and obstacles with heights greater than 200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) are displayed in yellow and red.
10.3.6 Displaying TAWS Data Foreword TAWS uses yellow (caution) and red (warning) to depict terrain and obstacles alerts relative to aircraft altitude. Colors are adjusted automatically as the aircraft altitude changes. The colors and symbols shown below are used to represent terrain, obstacles, and potential impact points.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map 10.3.7 TAWS Page TAWS information is displayed on the Map and Terrain pages. The TAWS Page is specialized to show terrain, obstacle, and potential impact point data in relation to the aircraft’s current altitude, without clutter from the basemap. Flight plan information (airports, VORs, and other NAVAIDs) can be displayed for reference.
10.3.7.2 Terrain Page View Select the 120º Arc or 360º rings overlay for the Terrain page with either the 360º or Arc keys from the Menu. 1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key. 2. Touch the 360º or Arc key. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 10.3.7.3 Terrain Page TAWS Selections Proc The TAWS selections allow you to inhibit aural TAWS alerts and to send a request to the TAWS equipment to run its internal tests.
Foreword 3. Touch the Test TAWS key to test the TAWS system. This function is not available when the aircraft is in the air. Getting Started TAWS Test Display Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav TAWS Test Annunciation FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Figure 10-10 TAWS Test Selected 10.3.8 TAWS Alerts Alerts are issued when flight conditions meet parameters that are set within TAWS software algorithms.
10.3.8.1 TAWS-B Alerting Colors and Symbology Color and symbols are also associated with TAWS alerts. The three TAWS alert levels and their associated text coloring as well as any associated symbology are shown in the following table.
Foreword Alert Type Getting Started Excessive Descent Rate Warning (EDR-W) FLTA Terrain Warning (RTC-W, ITI-W) Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Alert Annunciation “Pull Up” “Terrain Ahead, Pull Up; Terrain Ahead, Pull Up”* or “Terrain, Terrain; Pull Up, Pull Up” “Obstacle Ahead, Pull Up; Obstacle Ahead, Pull Up”* or “Obstacle, Obstacle; Pull Up, Pull Up” “Terrain Ahead; Terrain Ahead”* or “Caution, Terrain; Caution, Terrain” “Obstacle Ahead; Obstacle Ahead”* or “Caution, Obstacle; Caution, Obstacle” “T
10.3.8.2 Excessive Descent Rate Alert The purpose of the Excessive Descent Rate (EDR) alert is to provide notification when the aircraft is determined to be descending upon terrain at an excessive rate. The parameters for the alert as defined by TSO-C151b are shown below.
Foreword Minimum Clearance Altitude (feet) Level Flight Descending 700 500 350 300 150 100 100 100 Flight Phase Getting Started En Route Terminal Approach Departure Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Table 10-4 FLTA Alert Minimum Terrain and Obstacle Clearance Values FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain During final approach, FLTA alerts are automatically inhibited when the aircraft is below 200 feet AGL while within 0.5 NM of the approach runway or below 125 feet AGL while within 1.
10.3.8.5 Negative Climb Rate After Take-Off Alert (NCR) The Negative Climb Rate (NCR) After Take-Off alert (also referred to as “Altitude Loss After Take-Off”) provides alerts when the system determines the aircraft is losing altitude (closing upon terrain) after takeoff. The aural message “Don’t Sink” is given for NCR alerts, accompanied by an annunciation and a pop-up terrain alert on the display.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain 10.3.8.8 TAWS Not Available Alert TAWS requires a 3-D GPS position solution along with specific vertical accuracy minimums. Should the position solution become degraded or if the aircraft is out of the database coverage area, the annunciation “TAWS N/A” is generated in the annunciation window and on the TAWS page. The aural message “TAWS Not Available” is generated.
11 Weather Foreword XM Weather data are displayed by the Weather Data Link function when an optional datalink is configured for weather or the StormScope® system is installed. The Wx Weather pages may be oriented to Track Up, Heading Up, or North Up. When a weather product is active on Map function or the Weather Data Link function is selected, the age of the data is displayed on the screen.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To NEXRAD Off Proc US View Canada Lightning Echo Tops Cloud Tops METAR Cell Movement AIREP/PIREP County Warnings Winds Aloft Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Surface 360 Arc Cell Strike Mode 3000 ft ...
11.1.1 Displaying Data Link Weather Foreword To display XM weather touch the following sequence of keys starting from the Home page. 1. Touch the Weather key on the Home page and then touch the Data Link key. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Age Of Selected Weather Products Selected Altitude Wpt Info 2. While viewing the Data Link weather page, touch the Menu key to configure the Data Link Weather page. Touch Keys To Select Weather Product. Green Bar Indicates Selected Product.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 11.1.2 Weather Legend The Legend key displays a pop-up legend of the currently used weather products. 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Legend key. FPL Touch To Select Close Legend Direct-To Proc Touch Legend And Slide Finger Up And Down To Scroll Legend Legend Of Selected Weather Products Com/Nav Touch Up And Down Keys To Scroll Legend Figure 11-5 Weather Legend Display 2.
NEXRAD Surface-Fronts Cloud Tops Echo Tops Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav City Forecast SIGMET/AIRMET Freezing Levels FPL METAR Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Icing Potential Winds Aloft County Warnings Map Turbulence Traffic Terrain Weather Cell Movement AIREPS PIREPS Lightning Nearest Music Cyclone Utilities System Figure 11-6 Available Weather Legends 11.1.3 Weather Map Orientation Messages 1. While viewing the Weather Data Link function, touch the Menu key.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 11.1.4 XM Weather Symbols and Product Age The weather product symbols, the expiration time and the refresh rate are shown in the following tables. The refresh rate represents the interval at which XM Satellite Radio broadcasts new signals that may or may not contain new weather data. It does not represent the rate at which weather data is updated or new content is received by the Data Link Receiver.
Weather Product Expiration Time (Minutes) Refresh Rate (Minutes) 30 60 60 5 12 12 Radar Coverage Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Table 11-1 Weather Products and Aging Times Symbol FPL Description Flood Direct-To Severe Thunderstorm Proc Tornado Wpt Info Sunny Map Part Sun Traffic Cloudy Terrain Rainy T-Storm Weather Snow Nearest Windy Music Foggy Utilities Haze System High/Low Temp Messages Tab
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic 11.1.5 NEXRAD WSR-88D, or NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar), is a network of 158 highresolution Doppler radar systems that are operated by the National Weather Service (NWS). NEXRAD data provides centralized meteorological information for the continental United States and selected overseas locations. The maximum range of a single NEXRAD radar site is 250 NM.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Figure 11-8 NEXRAD Weather Legend Proc 11.1.5.1 Reflectivity Reflectivity is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. Colors on the NEXRAD display directly correlate to the level of detected reflectivity. Reflectivity as it relates to hazardous weather can be very complex. The role of radar is essentially to detect moisture in the atmosphere. Simply put, certain types of weather reflect radar better than others.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 11.1.5.2 NEXRAD Limitations NEXRAD radar images may have certain limitations: • NEXRAD base reflectivity does not provide sufficient information to determine cloud layers or precipitation characteristics. For example, it is not possible to distinguish between wet snow, wet hail, and rain. • NEXRAD base reflectivity is sampled at the minimum antenna elevation angle. An individual NEXRAD site cannot depict high altitude storms at close ranges.
NEXRAD Limitations (Canada) • Radar coverage extends to 55ºN. Foreword • Any precipitation displayed between 52ºN and 55ºN is displayed as mixed because it is unknown. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Precipitation Above 52°N FPL Direct-To Figure 11-10 NEXRAD Data - Canada Proc Canadian radar data provided by Environment Canada. Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 11.1.6 Echo Tops Echo Tops data shows the location, elevation, and direction of the highest radar echo. The highest radar echo does not indicate the top of a storm or clouds; rather it indicates the highest altitude at which precipitation is detected. This information is determined from NEXRAD data. Com/Nav FPL NOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, the display of Echo Tops cannot be shown with Cloud Tops and NEXRAD. Direct-To 1.
11.1.7 Cloud Tops Foreword NOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, it is not possible to display Echo Tops and Cloud Tops at the same time. Cloud tops data depicts cloud top altitudes as determined from satellite imagery. 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Cloud Tops key. Product Age Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Present Position Proc Cloud Tops Wpt Info Figure 11-13 Cloud Tops Map 2. Touch the Cloud Tops key again to turn it off.
Foreword Getting Started 11.1.8 Cell Movement Cell Movement data shows the location and movement of storm cells as identified by a ground-based system. Cells are represented by yellow squares, with direction of movement indicated with short, orange arrows. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Cell Movement key. Cell Movement (Position And Direction Of Movement) Product Age Present Position FPL Direct-To Proc Figure 11-15 Cell Movement Wpt Info 2.
11.1.9 SIGMETs and AIRMETs Foreword SIGMETs (SIGnificant METerological Information) and AIRMETs (AIRmen's METerological Information) are broadcast for potentially hazardous weather considered of importance to aircraft. 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the SIGMET/AIRMET key. IFR Line SIGMET Line Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Present Position Turbulence Line Direct-To Proc Figure 11-17 SIGMETs and AIRMETs Wpt Info 2. Touch the SIGMET/AIRMET key again to turn it off.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 11.1.10 County Warnings County Warnings data provides specific public awareness and protection weather warnings from the National Weather Service. This can include information on fires, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flood conditions, and other natural disasters. Com/Nav 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the County Warnings key.
11.1.11 Freezing Level Foreword Freezing Level data shows the color-coded contour lines for the altitude and location at which the Freezing Level is found. When no data is displayed for a given altitude, the data for that altitude has not been received, or is out of date and has been removed from the display. New data appears on the next update. 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Freezing Level key.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL 11.1.12 METARs METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report), known as an Aviation Routine Weather Report, is the standard format for current weather observations. METARs are updated hourly and are considered current. METARs typically contain information about the temperature, dew point, wind, precipitation, cloud cover, cloud heights, visibility, and barometric pressure.
11.1.13 Cyclone Foreword The current location of the cyclone is shown along with its projected path with the date and time. 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Cyclone key. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Projected Path With Date And Time Direct-To Name, Date, Time, And Current Position Of Cyclone Figure 11-26 Cyclone Proc Wpt Info 2. Touch the Cyclone key again to turn it off.
Foreword Getting Started 11.1.14 Lightning Lightning data shows the approximate location of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. A yellow cross icon represents a strike that has occurred within a 2-kilometer region. The exact location of the lightning is not displayed. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Lightning key. FPL Lightning Strikes Direct-To Product Age Present Position Proc Figure 11-28 Lightning Wpt Info 2.
11.1.15 Weather Forecast The Weather Forecast data provides Surface Analysis and City Forecast information for current and forecast weather conditions. The Surface Analysis forecast shows frontal lines indicating weather fronts and the direction they are moving. High and Low pressure centers are noted with a large H or L. A Cold Front is a front where cold air replaces warm air. A blue line with blue triangles will point in the direction of cold air flow. A Warm Front is where warm air replaces cold air.
Foreword 3. Touch the Wx Forecast key again to turn it off. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL City Forecast Fronts Figure 11-33 Surface Legends Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 11-22 Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide 190-01004-03 Rev.
11.1.16 Winds Aloft Foreword Winds Aloft data shows the forecast wind speed and direction at the surface and at selected altitudes. Altitudes can be selected in 3000 foot increments from the surface up to 45,000 feet. 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Winds Aloft key. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Wind Symbols Selected Wind Altitude Direct-To Proc Touch To Select Wind Altitude Figure 11-34 Winds Aloft Wpt Info 2.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 11.1.17 Icing The Icing product provides information about the current icing environment and where it may occur between 1,000 feet and 30,000 feet in 3,000 foot increments. Supercooled Large Droplets (SLD) Icing provides an alert to the potential for freezing rain due to the presence of large, supercooled water droplets. SLD data is shown between 1,000 feet and 30,000 feet in 3,000 foot increments. FPL 1.
11.1.18 Turbulence Foreword The Turbulence product provides information about the potential for erratic movement of air at high altitudes. Conditions are reported at altitudes between 21,000 and 45,000 feet in 3,000 foot increments. 1. While viewing the Weather Data Link menu, touch the Turbulence key. Product Age Turbulence Shading Present Position Selected Turbulence Altitude Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Touch To Select Turbulence Altitude Figure 11-38 Turbulence Wpt Info Map 2.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 11.1.19 AIREP/PIREP Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) provide timely weather information for a particular route of flight. When significant weather conditions are reported or forecast, Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities are required to solicit PIREPs. A PIREP may contain non-forecast adverse weather conditions, such as low inflight visibility, icing conditions, wind shear, and turbulence. PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) or Urgent (UUA). FPL 1.
11.2 StormScope® Weather Foreword 11.2.1 StormScope® (Optional) NOTE: Refer to the WX-500 Pilot’s Guide for a detailed description of the WX-500 StormScope. The StormScope WX-500 Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather avoidance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a 200-NM radius of the aircraft. The StormScope measures relative bearing and distance of thunderstorm-related electrical activity and reports the information to the display.
2. Touch the Menu key to setup the StormScope display. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Lightning Display Mode - Cell Selected 360º View Selected Com/Nav Figure 11-43 StormScope Menu FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map 3. Touch the 360° or Arc to select the display view. 11.2.2 Clearing the StormScope® Page Routinely clearing the StormScope Page of all discharge points is a good way to determine if a storm is building or dissipating.
NOTE: Cell mode uses a clustering program to identify clusters of electrical activity that indicate cells. Cell mode is most useful during periods of heavy storm activity. Displaying cell data during these periods frees the user from sifting through a screen full of discharge points and helps to better determine where the storm cells are located. 11.2.4 Changing the StormScope® Data Display Range 11.2.
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12 Nearest Foreword The Nearest function provides detailed information for the 25 nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections and User waypoints within 200 NM of your current position. In addition, the Nearest pages include the five nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) and center (ARTCC/FIR) points of communication and alert you to any Special Use (SUA) or Controlled Airspace you may be in or near.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 12.1 Select a Nearest Page The available waypoint types are shown on the Nearest page. Touch the key to display the nearest 25 waypoint types (FSS and ARTCC will display up to five items). Not all 25 nearest waypoints can be displayed on the corresponding Nearest page at one time. The Nearest page displays detailed information for five nearest items. 1. On the Home page, touch the Nearest key. FPL 2. Touch the desired waypoint type (Airport, VOR, etc.
12.2 Nearest Airport Foreword The Nearest Airport Page displays the identifier, symbol, bearing and distance, and the length of the longest runway for the 25 nearest airports (within 200 NM of your present position). The Nearest Airport Page can be configured to exclude shorter runways or undesirable runway surface types, so that the corresponding airports do not appear on the list.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 12.3 Nearest Intersection (INT) The Nearest Intersection Page displays the identifier, symbol, bearing and distance to the 25 nearest intersections (within 200 NM of your present position). 1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the INT key. A list of the nearest 25 Intersections within 200 NM will be listed.
12.4 Nearest VOR Foreword The Nearest VOR Page displays the identifier, symbol, bearing and distance to the 25 nearest VORs (within 200 NM of your present position). For each VOR listed, the Nearest VOR Page also indicates the frequency and may be used to quickly tune the Nav radio to the nearby VOR (GTN 650 only). Touch the VOR Frequency key to place the frequency in the standby field of the Nav window. Touch the Nav Active window to flip/flop the Nav frequencies. 1.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 4. Touch the Frequency key on this page or from the Nearest VOR List page to place the selected frequency into the Nav Standby window. Touch the Preview key to view map detail. VOR Frequency Inserted Into Standby Window.
12.5 Nearest NDB Foreword The Nearest NDB Page displays the identifier, symbol, bearing, distance and frequency to the 25 nearest NDBs (within 200 NM of your present position). 1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the NDB key. A list of the nearest 25 NDBs within 200 NM will be listed. NDB Identifier. Touch For More Detail. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav NDB Information FPL Arrows Indicate More Items On The List Figure 12-11 Nearest NDB Proc 2.
Foreword 12.6 Nearest User Waypoint Getting Started The Nearest User Waypoint Page displays the name, bearing and distance to the 25 nearest user waypoints (within 200 NM of your present position). 1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the User WPT key. A list of the nearest 25 User waypoints within 200 NM will be listed.
12.7 Nearest Airspace Foreword The Nearest Airspace Page, alerts you to as many as nine controlled or special use airspaces near or in your flight path. Alerts are provided according to the following conditions: • • • • If your projected course will take you inside an airspace within the next ten minutes, the alert message “AIRSPACE ALERT - Airspace entry in less than 10 minutes” appears. The Nearest Airspace Page shows the airspace as “Airspace Ahead”.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Map Pointer Location Relative To Present Position Airspace Sector Name Active Flight Plan Leg Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Map Pointer Selected Airspace Sector Current Position Airspace Boundary Figure 12-15 Airspace Sectors 1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the Airspace key. A list of the nearest 25 Airspaces within 200 NM along the aircraft flight path will be listed, depending on the airspace types and values set by the user.
12.8 Nearest ARTCC Foreword The Nearest ARTCC page displays the facility name, bearing to, distance, and frequency to the five nearest ARTCC points of communication (within 200 NM of your present position). For each ARTCC listed, the Nearest ARTCC page also indicates the frequency(s) and may be used to quickly tune the COM transceiver to the center’s frequency. Touch the ARTCC Frequency key to place the frequency in the standby field of the COM window.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 12.9 Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) The Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) page displays the facility name, bearing to, distance, and frequency to the five nearest FSS points of communication (within 200 NM of your present position). For each FSS listed, the Nearest FSS page also indicates the frequency(s) and may be used to quickly tune the COM transceiver to the FSS’s frequency.
12.10 Nearest Weather Frequency (WX Freq) Foreword The Nearest WX FREQ function displays facility name, bearing to, distance, and frequency for the nearest 25 Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS), Automated Service Observing System (ASOS), and Automated Weather Observing Station (AWOS) weather reporting stations within 200 NM. 1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the WX FREQ key. A list of the nearest 25 Weather stations within 200 NM will be listed.
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13 Music Foreword NOTE: Refer to the Weather Section for information about XM Weather products. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl The optional XM Radio entertainment feature of the GDL 69A Data Link Receiver is available for the pilot’s and passengers’ enjoyment. The GDL 69A can receive XM Satellite Radio entertainment services at any altitude throughout the Continental United States Entertainment audio is not available on the GDL 69 Data Link Receiver.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 13.1 The service is activated by providing XM Satellite Radio with either one or two coded IDs, depending on the equipment. Either the Audio Radio ID or the Data Radio ID, or both, must be provided to XM Satellite Radio to activate the entertainment subscription. The XM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions are included with the GDL 69A (also available at www.garmin.com, P/N 190-00355-04).
13.2 Music Operation The GTN 6XX provides control for enjoying XM Radio audio entertainment in the aircraft. The Music function allows selecting music categories and specific channels, as well as saving category and channel selections as presets for quick recall. The music volume level may also be managed. Name Of Current Current Signal Category Level Channel Channel Number. Touch to Select a Channel. Touch Step To Previous Or Next Channel Current Preset. Touch To Step Through Presets.
Foreword Getting Started 13.2.1 Browsing Channels and Categories The Category window displays the currently selected category of audio. Categories of channels, such as Jazz, Rock, or News, can be selected to list the available channels for a type of music or other contents. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 1. While viewing the Music page, touch the Browse key and then touch the desired channel to select it. Channel List FPL Direct-To Touch to Change Categories.
13.2.2 Selecting an XM® Radio Channel by Number Channels may be selected directly in the selected category using the numeric keypad. 1. While viewing the main Music page, touch the Channel key. The Channel Number selection page will appear. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Touch Channel Key FPL Direct-To Figure 13-5 Selecting Music Channels Proc 2. Use the numeric keys to enter the number for the desired channel and then touch the Enter key.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 13.2.3 XM® Radio Volume The Volume control allows you to set the audio volume level, as well as mute the audio. 1. While viewing the Music page, touch the Volume key. Bar Graph Showing Volume Level Com/Nav FPL Touch Lower The Volume Touch Raise The Volume Direct-To Touch To Toggle Mute Proc Figure 13-7 Music Volume Control Wpt Info 2. Touch the Up or Down Volume keys to adjust the radio volume. Map Traffic Terrain 3.
13.2.4 XM® Radio Channel Presets Foreword The Music page allows you to store the Active Channel into a selected preset position for easy later recall. A delay of several seconds can occur when setting or recalling a preset. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Touch To Recall Selected Preset Direct-To Touch To Select Bank of Presets (XM 1, XM 2, or XM 3) Figure 13-8 Music Menu Presets Proc 13.2.4.1 Saving a Preset 1.
Foreword 13.3 GDL 69/69A Data Link Receiver Troubleshooting Getting Started Some quick troubleshooting steps listed below can be performed to find the possible cause of a failure.
3. Touch the Lock Activation key if this is for the initial subscription or a change in the subscription. Touch the OK key to continue the operation. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Figure 13-11 Lock Activation FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev.
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14 Utilities Foreword The Utilities page provides a group of features that will support your flight planning to make them easier and more efficient. The Vertical Calculator (VCALC) calculates the time to begin descent and vertical speed required to reach a desired altitude at the chosen location. The Flight Timers feature provides a number of timer types to assist in monitoring your time in flight.
Symbols Appendix Music Utilities System Messages Index 14-2 Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide Display Messages Power On In Air Reset Time Departure Time Criteria Power On In Air Reset Timer Criteria Trip Timer Nearest Restore Defaults Target Waypoint Before/After Reset Timer Terrain Offset Use Sensor Data Fuel on Board Fuel Flow Ground Speed Proc Depart Time Depart Date Ground Speed Map Compute RAIM Wpt Info Start/Stop Direct-To Mode Point to Point P.
14.1 Vertical Calculator (VCALC) Foreword The Vertical Calculator (VCALC) function allows you to create a threedimensional profile which guides you from your present position and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. This is helpful when you’d like to descend to a certain altitude near an airport. Once the profile is defined, message alerts and additional data can be configured on the Default NAV and Map Pages to keep you informed of your progress.
Foreword Getting Started Target Altitude Xpdr Ctrl Altitude Type MSL Above Wpt Com/Nav VS Profile FPL Restore Defaults Display Messages Offset Direct-To Before/After Target Waypoint Proc Figure 14-4 VCALC Page Functional Diagram Wpt Info 1. From the Utilities page, touch VCALC.
14.1.1 Target Altitude Foreword This sets the desired ending altitude for the VCALC setup. 1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch Target ALT. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Backspace Key Selected Altitude Com/Nav Numeric Keypad FPL Touch Enter Or Press Small Knob To Save Number Direct-To Figure 14-6 Select VCALC Target Altitude 2. Use the numeric keypad to select the desired Target Altitude and then touch the Enter key. Proc Wpt Info 14.1.
Foreword Getting Started 14.1.3 Vertical Speed (VS) Profile This value sets the vertical speed. 1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch the VS Profile key. Xpdr Ctrl Backspace Key Selected Vertical Speed Com/Nav Numeric Keypad Touch Enter Or Press Small Knob To Save Value FPL Direct-To Figure 14-7 Select VCALC Vertical Speed Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather 2. Use the numeric keypad to select the desired Vertical Speed and then touch the Enter key. 14.1.
14.1.5 Before/After Target Waypoint Foreword This setting designates whether the offset distance defines a point before you reach the target reference waypoint or after you reach the waypoint. The “After” selection is not available for the last waypoint in a flight plan. 1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch the Before/After key. 2. Touching the Before/After key will toggle between Before and After the Target Waypoint. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To 14.1.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 14.1.7 Display VCALC Messages Selecting Display Messages will allow the display of messages about the VCALC function when they occur. With Display Messages not selected, VCALC messages will not be displayed. 1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch the Menu key and then Display Messages to toggle the display of VCALC messages in the Message function.
14.2 Flight Timers Foreword The Flight Timers function provides count up/down timers, plus automatic recording of departure time, and total trip time. Departure and total trip time recording can be configured to run either any time unit power is on, or only when your ground speed exceeds the in-air threshold set by the installer (for example, 30 knots). A flexible Generic Timer is available for general timing needs.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map 14.3 RAIM Prediction RAIM Prediction predicts if GPS coverage is available for your current location or at a specified waypoint at any time and date. RAIM performs checks to ensure that the GTN unit has adequate satellite geometry during your flight. RAIM availability is near 100% in Oceanic, En Route and Terminal phases of flight.
5. When the Waypoint, Arrival Date, and Arrival Time values have been entered, touch the Compute RAIM key to determine if RAIM is available. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Touch To Compute RAIM Com/Nav RAIM Prediction Result FPL Direct-To Figure 14-14 RAIM Prediction Completed Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest 14.4 Trip Planning The GTN 6XX allows the pilot to view desired track (DTK), distance (DIS), estimated time en route (ETE), en route safe altitude (ESA) and estimated time of arrival (ETA) information for a direct-to, point-to-point between two specified waypoints or for any programmed flight plan.
- If the active flight plan is selected the ETA reflects the current position of the aircraft and the current leg being flown. The ETA is calculated by adding to the current time the ETEs of the current leg up to and including the selected leg. If the entire flight plan is selected, then the ETA is calculated as if the last leg of the flight plan was selected.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 3. Touch the P.POS key to toggle between using your present position as the From waypoint when selected or a waypoint selected from the database when P.POS is deselected. If P.POS is selected, the Lat/Lon of the present position will be shown in the From position. Touch To Select Destination Wpt Present Position Selected As "From" Wpt Lat/Lon Of Present Position Figure 14-16 Selecting Present Position as the From Waypoint FPL Direct-To Proc 4. If P.
7. Touch the Depart Date key and then use the Departure Date page to select the departure year, month, and day and then touch Enter. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Touch To Select Departure Year Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Touch To Select Departure Month Proc Wpt Info Map Touch To Select Departure Day Traffic Terrain Figure 14-19 Selecting Departure Date 8. Touch the Ground Speed key and then the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and touch Enter.
Foreword 9. After completing the Trip Planning selections, touch the Compute Data key to display the trip statistics. Getting Started Trip Statistics Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Touch To Toggle Between Statistics and Data Input Figure 14-21 Utility Trip Planning Page With Computed Data (Point-To-Point Mode) Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map NOTE: When Local Time is selected in the Setup-Date/Time feature, Sunrise/ Sunset calculations in the Trip Planning feature are based on the From waypoint time zone.
3. Touch the Leg key to select the flight plan leg. If the "Cumulative" selection is chosen, statistics will relate to the entire flight plan. Touch To Select Flight Plan Leg (Cumulative FPL Shown) Com/Nav FPL Figure 14-24 Select Flight Plan Leg 4. Touch the Depart Time key and then use the keypad to select the departure time (local time at From waypoint) and touch Enter. 5.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages 14.5 Fuel Planning Fuel Planning — When equipped with fuel flow (FF) and/or fuel on board (FOB) sensors, this item displays fuel conditions along the active direct-to or flight plan. You may also manually enter fuel flow, ground speed (GS) and (in some instances) fuel on board figures for planning purposes.
Touch To Select From Waypoint Touch To Select To Waypoint Touch To Use Present Position As Departure Point Touch To Select Ext Sensor Data Touch To Select Fuel on Board Foreword Touch To Select P-to-P or Flight Plan Mode Touch To Select Fuel Flow Touch To Select Compute Fuel Statistics Touch To Select Expected Average Ground Speed Figure 14-27 Utility Fuel Planning Page Showing Edit Input Data (Point-to-Point Mode) Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Remaining Fuel At Destination
Foreword Getting Started 6. Touch the Fuel on Board key and then use the keypad to select the current amount of fuel on board and touch Enter. Selected Fuel On Board Value Xpdr Ctrl Touch To Select Fuel Value Com/Nav Figure 14-30 Selecting Current Fuel On Board FPL Direct-To Selected Fuel Flow Value Proc Wpt Info 7. Touch the Fuel Flow key and then use the keypad to select the average fuel flow and touch Enter.
14.5.2 Flight Plan Mode The Fuel Planning Flight Plan mode shows fuel calculations between two legs of the flight plan or the cumulative flight plan. 1. Touch the Mode key to select Flight Plan mode, if required. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Figure 14-33 Utility Fuel Planning Page Showing Edit Input Data (Flight Plan Mode) 2. Touch the Flight Plan key to select the flight plan.
Foreword 7. Touch the Compute Data key to display Statistics for the current flight plan leg. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Figure 14-36 Utility Fuel Planning Page Showing Computed Data (Flight Plan Mode) 8. Touch the Previous and Next keys to view statistics for the previous and next legs in the flight plan. Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain 9. Touch the Edit Input Data key to return to the display for selecting Fuel Planning data. 10.
14.6 DALT/TAS/Winds Density Alt / TAS / Winds — indicates the theoretical altitude at which your aircraft performs depending upon several variables, including indicated altitude (Indicated ALT), barometric pressure (BARO) and total air temperature (TAT; the temperature, including the heating effect of speed, read on a standard outside temperature gauge). This item computes true airspeed (TAS) and density altitude, based upon the factors above.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 2. Touch the Indicated ALT key and then the keypad to select the Indicated Altitude and then touch Enter. Touch To Select Above Or Below Sea Level Touch To Clear Values Selected Indicated Altitude Value Touch To Select Indicated Altitude Value FPL Figure 14-39 Select Indicated Altitude Value Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic 3. Touch the BARO key and then the keypad to select the Barometric Pressure and then touch Enter.
5. Touch the TAT key and then the keypad to select the Total Air Temperature and touch Enter. Getting Started Selected True Air Temperature Value Touch To Select Above Or Below 0 Degrees Touch To Clear Values Touch To Select Total Air Temperature Value Touch To Cancel Selection Foreword Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Figure 14-42 Select Total Air Temperature Value 6. Touch the TRK key and then the keypad to select the Track Angle and then touch Enter.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 14.7 Clean Screen Mode The Clean Screen mode makes the touchscreen inactive so the display can be manually cleaned. The front bezel, keypad, and display can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth or with a soft cotton cloth dampened with clean water. DO NOT use any chemical cleaning agents. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the surface of the display. FPL 1.
15 System Foreword The System function allows you to change unit settings, customize operation to your preferences, and check on the operation of your unit. The System pages cover System Status, GPS Status, External LRUs, Setup, Alerts, Units, Audio, Ownship, and the Backlight control function. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 1. From the Home page, touch the System key. Getting Started FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Figure 15-1 System Home Page Terrain 2.
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15.1 System Status Foreword The System status page of the System function provides information about the GTN unit and the equipment attached to it. This information is useful if it is necessary to contact Customer Service. The System Status page shows the System ID and serial number for the GTN unit, hardware and software versions, as well as a list of the installed databases. Serial No.
Foreword Getting Started 15.1.1 Serial Number and System ID The System Status section shows the unit Serial Number and the System ID. 1. While viewing the System page, touch System Status. Xpdr Ctrl 2. Touch the Back key to return to the System page. Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 15.1.2 Version Information The software versions of the GTN unit are displayed. This information is useful when contacting Customer Support. 1.
4. Touch the Back key to return to the System Status page. Foreword NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data. The following databases are stored on Supplemental Data Cards provided by Garmin: • Terrain – The terrain database contains terrain mapping data. It is updated periodically and has no expiration date.
Foreword Getting Started Database Name FPL Direct-To Where Stored Update Cycle Provider Notes Aviation Airport, NAVAID, Waypoint, and Airspace information Internal memory 28 days fly.garmin.com Updates installed via SD card and copied into internal memory SafeTaxi Airport surface diagrams Internal memory 56 days fly.garmin.com Updates installed via SD card and copied into internal memory Terrain Topographic map, Terrain/TAWS SD card As required fly.garmin.
15.2 GPS Status Foreword 15.2.1 GPS Status Page The GPS Status Page provides a visual reference of GPS receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, GPS receiver status, position accuracy, and displays your present position (in latitude and longitude) and altitude. The Satellite Status Page is helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation problems.
Foreword Getting Started As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number (01-32, SBAS satellites will have higher numbers) underneath each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Graph Symbol No signal strength bars Description The receiver is looking for the satellites indicated.
GPS Signal Message Acquiring 3D Nav 3D Diff Nav LOI Description Foreword The GPS receiver is acquiring satellites for navigation. In this mode, the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last known position to determine the satellites that should be in view. The GPS receiver is in 3D navigation mode and computes altitude using satellite data. The GPS receiver is in 3D navigation mode and differential corrections are being used.
Foreword take 5 to 10 minutes. Getting Started The Time and other data may not be displayed until the unit has acquired enough satellites for a fix. Xpdr Ctrl 15.2.2 Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Com/Nav FPL SBAS is a system that supports wide area, or regional, augmentation through the use of additional satellite broadcast messages. WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS are known SBAS providers.
15.2.3 Circle of Uncertainty Foreword The Circle of Uncertainty depicts an area where the ownship location is guaranteed to be when the aircraft location cannot be accurately determined. The area of the Circle of Uncertainty becomes larger as GPS horizontal accuracy degrades and smaller as it improves. The Circle of Uncertainty is shown only when the aircraft is on the ground. The Circle of Uncertainty area is transparent so that features within it may still be seen.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 15.3.1 GDL 69 (and GDL 69A) Status The GDL 69 Status page displays the serial numbers for the Data Radio for the GDL 69/69A and the Audio Radio for the GDL 69A. Subscription status displays the level of service available for your particular subscription. The Weather Products section lists the products available for your particular subscription. 1. While viewing the External LRUs page, touch More Info for the GDL LRU.
5. Touch the Weather Products key to display the weather products subscription status. Getting Started Weather Product List Xpdr Ctrl Weather Product Legend Com/Nav Figure 15-14 GDL 69/69A Status Foreword FPL 4. Touch the Back key to return to the System page. Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev.
Foreword Getting Started 15.4 Setup System Setup allows setting the time convention, Com channel spacing, crossfilling to a second GTN, and Nearest Airport search filtering. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav CDI Selected CDI ILS CDI Capture FPL Date/Time Direct-To Local Offset Time Format Proc Nearest Airport Runway Surface Min Rwy Length Wpt Info Map Com Channel Spacing 25.0 kHz 8.33 kHz Crossfill Traffic Terrain Figure 15-15 System Setup Functions Weather Nearest Music 15.4.
15.4.2 CDI Selection Foreword The CDI source and ILS CDI Capture type may be selected manually or automatically. The selected CDI Scale will be reflected in the annunciation bar at the bottom of the display. 1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the CDI key. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Touch To Choose Auto or Manual CDI Scale Selection FPL Touch To Select ILS CDI Capture Type Direct-To Figure 15-17 CDI Selection Proc 2.
Foreword Getting Started 15.4.3 Date/Time The Date/Time setting provides selection of time format (local or UTC; 12or 24-hour). UTC (also called “GMT” or “Zulu”) date and time are calculated directly from the GPS satellites’ signals and cannot be changed. Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Current Selected Date and Time FPL Touch To Select Local Time Offset Touch To Select Time Format Figure 15-19 System Date and Time Setup Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Date/Time key.
15.4.4 Nearest Airport Criteria Nearest Airport Criteria defines the surface type and minimum runway length used when determining the 25 nearest airports to display on the Nearest Airport Page. A minimum runway length and/or surface type may be entered to prevent airports with small runways, or runways that do not have an appropriate surface, from being displayed. The default settings are “0 feet (or meters)” for runway length and “any” for runway surface type. 1.
Foreword Touch Key to Delete Values Getting Started Touch Key to Delete Values Xpdr Ctrl Touch Keys to Set Values Com/Nav FPL Figure 15-23 Nearest Airport Minimum Runway Length Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic 4. After selecting the minimum runway length, touch the Enter key to save the entered values or touch the Back key to return to the System Setup page without saving a value. 15.4.5 Com Channel Spacing Com transceiver channel spacing may be selected between 8.33 kHz and 25.0 kHz.
15.4.6 Crossfill Dual units may be interfaced to crossfill information between the two units. This option will not be available unless dual units are configured. When Crossfill is turned on with one GTN, it is automatically turned on in the other GTN. Some items are always crossfilled regardless of the crossfill setting; others are dependent on the crossfill setting. NOTE: Upon crossfill being activated, the GTNs may take up to 10 seconds to crossfill the flight plans.
1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Crossfill key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled Crossfill. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Touch Key to Enable Crossfill With Dual Units Com/Nav Figure 15-24 Selecting Crossfill FPL Direct-To or Proc 2. When Crossfill is about to be enabled, you will be prompted to note that data will be overwritten in the other unit. Touch OK to enable Crossfill or touch Cancel to return to the System Setup page without enabling Crossfill.
15.4.2 Alerts Settings Foreword The Alerts Setup page controls two functions: Arrival Alerts and Airspace Alerts. Arrival Alerts, when active, will generate a message when the aircraft is within the selected proximity of the destination. Airspace Alerts generate a message and filtering of the Nearest Airspace list. The altitude component of Airspace Alerts are dependent on both aircraft and airspace altitude and the values set for the Altitude Buffer. 15.4.2.1 Arrival 1.
Foreword Getting Started 15.4.2.3 Airspace Alert Options 1. While viewing the Setup Alerts page, touch Airspace Alert Options. Xpdr Ctrl Selected Airspace Type (green bar) Com/Nav Airspace Altitude Buffer FPL Figure 15-28 Airspace Alert Selections Direct-To Proc Wpt Info 2. Touch the Airspace Altitude Buffer key to set the buffer altitude value. A numeric keypad will appear. Select the desired value and then touch Enter.
15.5 Units Settings The Units Setup page allows you to select the conventions for the various units that are displayed. Units Type Units Values Nav Angle Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Magnetic (°), True (°T), User (°u) Magnetic Variation Foreword Com/Nav Enter numeric value, E or W Temperature Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) Fuel Gallons (GAL) or Pounds (LB) FPL Direct-To Table 15-4 System Units Setup 15.5.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav 15.5.2 Setting a User-Configured (Manual) Nav Angle There are three variation (heading) options: Magnetic, True, and User. If “Magnetic” is selected, all track, course and heading information is corrected to the magnetic variation computed by the GPS receiver. The “True” setting references all information to true north. The “User” selection allows the pilot to enter values between 0º and 179º E or W.
4. Touch the keys on the numeric keypad to set the Magnetic Variation and then touch Enter. Getting Started Touch To Toggle E/W Hemispheres Xpdr Ctrl Touch Key to Delete Values Com/Nav Use the Numeric Keypad to Select User (manual) Magnetic Variation FPL Touch Enter Or Press Small Knob To Save Values Direct-To Proc Figure 15-34 Numeric Keypad for Setting Manual Magnetic Variation Foreword 5. The User Nav Angle value will be used for all angular values.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl 15.6 Audio The Audio Settings allows the adjustment of the volume the click sound when controls are touched. 1. While viewing the System page, touch the Audio key. Volume Level Com/Nav Touch Arrow Keys To Adjust Volume FPL Direct-To Touch To Select Voice Proc Figure 15-35 Audio Setup Selection Wpt Info 2. Touch the Arrow keys to adjust the Key Click Volume. Map Traffic 3. Touch the Male or Female key to select the audio voice type.
15.8 Backlight Settings Foreword The backlighting of the display and bezel keys can be adjusted automatically or manually. The default setting (automatic backlighting adjustment) uses photocell technology to automatically adjust for ambient lighting conditions. Photocell calibration curves are pre-configured to optimize display appearance through a broad range of cockpit lighting conditions. A manual offset creates a deviation form the normal curve. Manual adjustments may be made from +100% to -10%.
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16 Alert Messages Foreword When an Message has been issued by the unit, the MSG (Message) key/ annunciator on the left side of the display will blink. Touch the MSG key to view the messages. After viewing the messages, touch the Back key to return to the previously viewed page. Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Message List FPL Message Key Touch To Toggle Message Display Direct-To Proc Figure 16-1 Message Display Wpt Info Message ABORT APPROACH GPS approach no longer available.
Message Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages AIRSPACE ALERT Airspace entry in less than 10 minutes. Description The aircraft is predicted to enter an airspace type, within 10 minutes, for which alerts are configured. AIRSPACE ALERT - The aircraft is within 2nm of an airspace type Within 2 nm of for which alerts are airspace. configured. APPROACH NOT GPS approach could not transition to active ACTIVE (e.
Message Description Action Foreword APPROACH DOWNGRADE Approach downgraded. Use LNAV minima. Approach has been downgraded from LPV or LNAV/VNAV, to an LNAV approach. Vertical guidance will be removed from the external CDI/HSI display. The GTN is configured for KAP140/KFC225 autopilot, and approach guidance is now available. Continue to fly the approach using published LNAV minimums. Getting Started APR GUIDANCE AVAILABLE Press “Enable APR Output” before selecting APR on autopilot.
Message Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Description Action COM RADIO Com radio may be inoperative. The com radio is not Press and hold the volume knob or communicating properly the external com remote transfer with the system. (COM RMT XFR) switch, if installed – this will force the com radio to 121.5 MHz. Contact dealer for service.
Message Description COOLING GTN overtemp. Reducing backlight brightness. Backlight brightness has been reduced due to high display temperatures. The backlight level will remain high enough to be visible in daylight conditions. COOLING FAN - The GTN cooling fan is The cooling fan has powered, but it is not turning at the desired failed. RPM. CROSSFILL ERROR Crossfill is inoperative CROSSFILL ERROR GTN software mismatch. See CRG for crossfilled items.
Message Description DATABASE Verify usermodified procedures in stored flight plans are correct. DATABASE Verify airways in stored flight plans are correct. A stored flight plan contains procedures that have been manually updated, and a navigation database update has occurred. Verify that the user-modified procedures in stored flight plans are correct. A stored flight plan contains an airway that is no longer consistent with the current navigation database.
Message Description DATA LOST Pilot stored data was lost. Recheck settings. User settings such as map detail level, nav range ring on/off, traffic overlay on/off, and alert settings have been lost. The GTN is configured to receive pressure altitude but is not receiving it from any source. Recheck settings. The GTN is configured to receive heading information but is not receiving it from any source. Heading up map displays will not be available. Contact dealer for service. Demo mode is in operation.
Message Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Description GAD 42 GAD 42 needs service. GAD 42 indicates it needs service. The GAD 42 may continue to function. The glideslope board is GLIDESLOPE Glideslope receiver indicating that it needs service. The glideslope needs service. board may continue to function.
Message Description GPS RECEIVER Low internal clock battery. The GPS module indicates that its clock battery is low. The unit will function normally, but may take a longer than normal period to acquire a GPS position. The GPS module is reporting that it needs service. The GPS module may continue to function. The GPS module is acquiring position and may take longer than normal. This message normally occurs after initial installation or if the unit has not been powered for several weeks.
Message Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Description The HOME key has been KEY STUCK HOME key is stuck. in pressed position for at least 30 seconds. This key will now be ignored. The Direct-To key has KEY STUCK been in pressed position Direct-To key is for at least 30 seconds. stuck. This key will now be ignored.
Message Description Action MAGNETIC VARIATION Aircraft in area with large mag var. Verify all course angles. MagVar is flagged as unreliable in the MagVar database. This normally occurs when operating at high latitudes that do not support a Nav Angle of Magnetic. Nav angle is set to True. Verify that the geographical region supports navigation based on magnetic variation. NAV ANGLE NAV Angles are referenced to True North (T). NAV ANGLE NAV Angles are referenced to a User set value (U).
Message Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info PARALLEL TRACK Parallel track not supported for turns greater than 120 degrees. PARALLEL TRACK Parallel track not supported for leg type. REMOTE KEY STUCK Remote OBS key is stuck. Map Traffic Terrain Weather REMOTE KEY STUCK Remote CDI key is stuck. Nearest Music Utilities System Messages REMOTE KEY STUCK Com push-to-talk key is stuck.
Message REMOTE KEY STUCK Com remote transfer key is stuck. REMOTE KEY STUCK Com remote frequency increment key is stuck. REMOTE KEY STUCK Com remote frequency decrement key is stuck. Description Action The remote com transfer (COM RMT XFR) key/ switch has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds. This input will now be ignored. This input is not available in all installations. The remote com frequency increment (COM CHAN UP) key/ switch has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds.
Message Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities REMOTE KEY STUCK Nav remote transfer key is stuck. Description The remote nav transfer (NAV RMT XFR) key/ switch has been in pressed position for at least 30 seconds. This input will now be ignored. This input is not available in all installations. The TAWS INHIBIT REMOTE KEY discrete input has been STUCK TAWS inhibit key is in pressed position for at least 30 seconds.
Message STEEP TURN Aircraft may overshoot course during turn. Description Flight plan contains an acute course change ahead which will require a bank in excess of normal to follow the guidance. If coupled to the autopilot, the autopilot may not be able to execute the steep turn needed to follow the course guidance. STORMSCOPE - The GTN is configured for a WX-500 StormScope is StormScope but is not inoperative or connection to GTN receiving data from it. is lost.
Message Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages TRAFFIC Traffic device is inoperative or connection to GTN is lost. TRAFFIC Traffic device has been in standby for more than 60 seconds. TRANSPONDER Transponder 1 and 2 Mode S addresses do not match. Description Action The GTN is configured Contact dealer for service. for a traffic device but is not receiving data from it.
Message Description Action TRUE NORTH APPROACH Verify NAV Angles are referenced to True North (T). A procedure is loaded that is referenced to true north and the active leg has a published true north reference. User has configured a vertical descent calculation, and the aircraft is within 60 seconds of the calculated top of descent. User has configured a vertical descent calculation, and the aircraft is approaching the target altitude. The nav radio is reporting that it needs service.
Foreword Note 1: Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL There are several reference datums that waypoints can be surveyed against. TSO-C146 normally requires that all waypoints be referenced to the WGS84 datum, but allows for navigation to waypoints that are not referenced to the WGS84 datum so long as the pilot is notified. Certain waypoints in the navigation database are not referenced to the WGS84 datum, or their reference datum is unknown. If this is the case, this message is displayed.
17 Symbols Foreword The following tables describe the symbols that are found on the Map display. Getting Started 17.
Foreword 17.2 SafeTaxi™ Symbols Symbol Getting Started Description Helipad Xpdr Ctrl Airport Beacon Com/Nav Under Construction Zones FPL Direct-To Unpaved Parking Areas Table 17-2 SafeTaxi Symbols Proc Wpt Info 17.
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Foreword 17.5 Basemap Symbols Symbol Getting Started Description Interstate Highway Xpdr Ctrl State Highway Com/Nav US Highway FPL National Highway - 2-digit drawn inside Direct-To Small City or Town Proc Wpt Info Medium City Map Large City Traffic Table 17-4 Basemap Symbols Terrain Weather 17.
17.7 Miscellaneous Symbols Symbol Foreword Description Getting Started Default Aircraft (ownship) Xpdr Ctrl High Wing Aircraft Com/Nav Jet Aircraft FPL Direct-To Non-directional ownship is shown if there is no heading or ground track. This typically only occurs during startup.
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Foreword Getting Started CLR CONFIG Course Crosstrack Error Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To CRS CRSR CTA CTAF CTRL CUM clear configuration The line between two points to be followed by the aircraft The distance the aircraft is off a desired course in either direction, left or right course cursor Control Area Common Traffic Advisory Frequency control The total of all legs in a flight plan Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities DALT DB, DBASE DCLTR, DECLTR deg DE
En Route Safe Altitude ERR ESA ETA ETE The recommended minimum altitude within ten miles left or right of the desired course on an active flight plan or direct-to error En route Safe Altitude Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time En Route Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav ºF FAA FCC FCST FD FIR FIS-B FISDL FLTA FPL FREQ FRZ FSS ft degrees Fahrenheit Federal Aviation Administration Federal Communication Commission forecast flight director Flight Information Region Flight In
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL HDG Heading HFOM Hg hPa HPL HSDB HSI Hz heading The direction an aircraft is pointed, based upon indications from a magnetic compass or a properly set directional gyro Horizontal Figure of Merit mercury hectopascal Horizontal Protection Level High-Speed Data Bus Horizontal Situation Indicator Hertz IAF ICAO IFR IGRF ILS IMC IOI INFO in HG INT INTEG ITI Initial Approach Fix International Civil Aviation Organization Instrument Flight Rule
LTNG lightning MAG MAG VAR MapMX Magnetic Magnetic Variation A proprietary data format used to forward navigation information between Garmin units maximum maximum speed (overspeed) barometric minimum descent altitude Aviation Routine Weather Report minimum Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten miles of the aircraft present position marker beacon Military Operations Area movement meters per minute Minimum Safe Altitude Provides SBAS service for Japan only message Mean Sea Level meter
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T TA TACAN TAF TAS TAS TAT TAWS TCA TCAS TEMP TERM TFR T HDG TIS TMA Topo Track TRK TRSA true Traffic Advisory Tactical Air Navigation System Terminal Aerodrome Forecast True Airspeed Traffic Advisory System Total Air Temperature Terrain Awareness and Warning System Terminal Control Area Traffic Collision Avoidance System temperature terminal Temporary Flight Restriction True Heading Traffic Information System Terminal Maneuvering Area topographic Direction of aircraft movement relative
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl VSI Vertical Speed Indicator WAAS WGS-84 WPT WX Wide Area Augmentation System World Geodetic System - 1984 waypoint(s) weather XPDR XTK transponder cross-track Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 18-8 Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot’s Guide 190-01004-03 Rev.
18.2 SD Card Use and Databases Foreword The GTN 6XX System uses Secure Digital (SD) cards to load and store various types of data. For basic flight operations, SD cards are required for database storage as well as database updates. 18.2.1 Jeppesen Databases The navigation database is updated on a 28-day cycle. Navigation database updates are provided by Garmin and may be downloaded from the Garmin web site “fly.garmin.com” onto a Garmin provided Supplemental Data card. Contact Garmin at fly.garmin.
Foreword 18.2.2 Garmin Databases Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data. The Supplemental Data Card should not be removed except to update the databases stored on the card. The data cards cannot be moved between units.
Common Problems/Troubleshooting Tips for Databases Foreword • SD Cards - The supplied SD cards, and most commercially available SD cards, have a small sliding tab located on the top left of the card (when viewing the card label-side up). - When the sliding tab is in the Down position (as in farther away from the gold contacts on the back of the card), you will not be able to write data to the card, as it will be write protected. - The tab must be in the Up position to work correctly.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Updating Garmin Databases 1. Download the data to the data cards from the appropriate web site. 2. Insert Navigation Database SD card in the slot of the GTN 6XX. 3. Apply power to the GTN 6XX System. View the power-up splash screen. Check that the databases are initialized and displayed on the splash screen. Some databases can take up to 15 minutes to update. 4.
18.3 Demo Mode Foreword The GTN product contains a “Demo” mode that allows simulation of all operations of the product to allow practice and familiarization while staying on the ground. WARNING: Do not use the GTN to navigate while Demo mode is active. Do not use or enter Demo mode while airborne. 1. Press in and hold the Direct-To key and then apply power to the unit.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Touch To Select GPS Solution Touch To Select HPL FD Values, If Desired Figure 18-4 Demo Mode GPS Settings Traffic Nearest Music Touch For VPL SBAS Settings Touch For GPL SBAS Settings Map Weather Touch To Select Current Position From A Wpt In The Database Touch To Select Lat/ Lon Coordinates For Current Position Wpt Info Terrain 4. Touch the GPS key to reach the Demo GPS Settings page.
6. Touch the Date/Time key to reach the Demo Date/Time Settings page. Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Touch To Set Date Com/Nav Touch To Set Time FPL Direct-To Figure 18-6 Demo Mode Date/Time Settings 7. After completing the settings for Demo mode, touch the HOME key or Back key to get started with operating the GTN. Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev.
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 18.4 Glove Qualification Procedure This procedure is used to qualify a specific glove for use with the GTN system by guiding the user through a variety of tasks that use the touchscreen.
who performed this evaluation on the unit (6XX or 7XX) that was used during this procedure. Foreword Getting Started Pilot: _______________________________________ Glove Description: ______________________________ Xpdr Ctrl GTN (circle one): 6XX or 7XX Task Navigate to the Home Screen. Touch the Demo key. Touch the GPS key. Touch the Waypoint key. Type “KSLE” using the touchscreen, then touch Enter. Navigate to the Home Screen (Press HOME). Touch the Flight Plan key.
Task Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav Touch the active com frequency to flip/flop the com frequencies. (635/650/750 only). Touch the active nav frequency to flip/flop the nav frequencies (750 only). Touch the Menu key (650 only). Direct-To Task Proc Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities Same Worse Same Worse Table 18-1 Tests Required for Glove Qualification FPL Wpt Info Operation With Glove (circle one) Same Worse Navigate to the flight plan page.
Index Symbols 3D navigation 15-9 A Abbreviations 7-13 About this guide xvi Above Ground Level 10-8 Acquiring satellites 15-7, 15-9 Activate flight plan 4-19 Activate leg 4-6 Activating XM 13-2 Active flight plan page 4-4 Active leg 4-6, 6-11, 6-12, 6-15 Add User frequency 3-8 ADF 18-1 ADIZ 8-22 Age 11-6 Aircraft symbol 8-1, 17-5 AIREP 11-26 AIRMETs 11-6, 11-15 Airport beacon 17-2 Airport diagram 15-5 Airport frequencies 7-8 Airspace 12-9 Airspace altitude buffer 15-22 Airways 4-10, 8-4, 8-17, 8-22 Alerts 1
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Com 1-16, 3-1 Channel spacing 1-12, 15-18 Frequency monitoring 3-11 Tuning 3-3 Window 3-3 Controlled airspace 8-31, 12-9 Controls 1-4 Conventions 1-2 Copy flight plan 4-21 County warnings 11-6, 11-16 Creating a flight plan 1-18, 4-2 Creating user waypoints 7-15, 8-25 Crossfill 1-12, 1-13, 15-19 CTAF 7-8 Customizing maps 8-7 Cycle number 1-6, 8-33
GDL 69/69A status 15-12 GDL 69 troubleshooting 13-8 Getting started 1-1 Glideslope 3-12 Glossary 18-1 GMT 15-16 GPS 18-14 GPS altitude ii, 10-1, 10-7 GPS status 15-7 Ground 2-4 Ground speed 10-18 H Hail 11-9, 11-10 Haze 11-7 HDOP 15-7 Heading 9-3, 9-12, 10-10 Helipad 17-2 Heliport 17-1 HFOM 15-7, 15-9 Hold 6-11 Home page 1-4 Hot spots 8-32, 8-33 HSI 8-29 HSI annunciation 6-14 Icing 11-24 Ident 2-2, 3-12 IFR 1-19 ILS 17-1 ILS Approach 6-13 ILS CDI Selection 6-15 Imminent obstacle impact 10-15 Imminent terra
Foreword Getting Started Xpdr Ctrl Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Minimum runway length 1-12 Miscellaneous symbols 17-5 Missed Approach 6-10 MOA 8-22, 17-5 Model descriptions 1-1 Monitoring frequency 3-11 Moving map 1-3 MSAS 15-10 MSL 10-7 Music 13-1, 13-3 Mute 13-6 N National Weather Service 11-8 Nav angle 15-23, 15-24 Navigation database 15-5, 18-9 Navigation map 8-32 Navigation source iii Nav range ring 8-11
Revisions vi RNAV 6-14 Roll steering 6-10, 6-15 Route options 4-18 Runway 15-17 Runway extension 8-15 Runway length 1-12, 15-17 Runways 7-7 Runway surface 1-12, 15-17 S SafeTaxi 1-3, 8-10, 8-15, 8-32, 8-33, 15-5, 17-2 SafeTaxi symbols 17-2 SBAS 15-10 Scale 8-12, 9-11 SD card 1-3 Secure Digital (SD) card 1-3, 1-4, 18-9 Select approach 6-7 Select arrival 6-5 Select departure 6-3 Self-test 1-7 Serial numbers 13-8, 15-4 Service Class 13-2 Setup 1-10, 15-14 SIDs 1-19 SIGMET 11-6, 11-15 Snow 11-7, 11-10 Software
Getting Started Trip planning 14-12 Trip planning flight plan mode 14-16 Trip planning point-to-point mode 14-13 Turbulence 11-25 Xpdr Ctrl U Foreword Com/Nav FPL Direct-To Proc Wpt Info Map Traffic Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index Under construction 17-2 Units 1-12, 15-23 User frequency 3-8 User waypoint 7-13, 7-15, 8-25, 12-8 UTC 1-12, 15-16 Utilities 14-1 X XM 11-1, 13-1 XM channel categories 13-4 XM radio activation 13-2 XM radio channel presets 13-7
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