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    AnnunciationPop-Up Alert Description
    NoneTERRAIN has failed
    NoneTERRAIN has been inhibited
    NoneTERRAIN not available due to degraded navigation solution or 
    the aircraft is outside of the database coverage area. 
    Terrain FLTA advisory generated by predicted or present aircraft 
    altitude being below minimum clearance values. Unless there is  a change in conditions a TERRAIN AHEAD alert may be   generated. 
    (FLASHING)(FLASHING)
    Terrain FLTA alert generated by predicted or present aircraft altitude being below minimum clearance values. 
    Obstacle FLTA advisory generated by predicted or present 
    aircraft altitude being below minimum clearance values. Unless  there is a change in conditions a OBSTACLE AHEAD alert may  be generated. 
    (FLASHING)(FLASHING)
    Obstacle FLTA alert generated by predicted or present aircraft altitude being below minimum clearance values. 
    PDA alert when the aircraft is significantly below the normal  approach path to the runway. 
    TERRAIN Alerts Summary
    Terrain Alerts
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    NAVCOM Page
    The NAVCOM Page provides a list of the airport 
    communication and navigation frequencies at your 
    departure, en route and arrival airports. The NAVCOM 
    Page makes selection of the frequencies you’ll need 
    along your flight plan quick and convenient. If you do 
    not have an active flight plan with a departure airport, 
    the NAVCOM Page displays the frequencies for the 
    airport nearest your departure position. 
    Departure, En Route  or Arrival Airport
    FrequencyType Assigned Frequency and Usage Informa-
    tion (when applicable)
    Information is  available
    To select a frequency list for a departure, en route 
    or arrival airport: 
    1.  Press the small right knob to activate the 
    cursor. 
    2.   Turn the large right knob to place the cursor 
    on the airport identifier field (top line on the 
    NAVCOM Page). 
    3.   Turn the small right knob to select the desired 
    airport and press ENT. 
    The NAVCOM Page lists available frequen-
    cies for your departure, en route and arrival  airports. 
    NAVCOM Page
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    NAVCOM Page
    To scroll through the list of frequencies: 
    1.   Activate the cursor, if not already active, by 
    pressing the small right knob. 
    2.   Turn the large right knob to move the cursor 
    through the list of frequencies. If there are more 
    frequencies in the list than can be displayed on 
    the screen, a scroll bar along the right-hand 
    side of the screen indicates the part of the list 
    that is currently being displayed. 
    The scroll bar along the right-hand side 
    of the page indicates the length of the 
    NAVCOM frequency list and what portion of  the list is currently being displayed. 
    3.  To place a frequency in the standby field of the 
    COM or VLOC window, highlight the desired 
    frequency (using the large right knob) and 
    press ENT. Available in the GNS 530W only. 
    Some listed frequencies may include designations 
    for limited usage, as follows: 
      “TX” - transmit only
     
      “RX” - receive only 
     “PT” - part time frequency
    If a listed frequency has sector or altitude restric
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    tions, the frequency is preceded by an “Info?” designa-
    tion. 
    To view usage restrictions for a frequency: 
    1.   Turn the large right knob to place the cursor 
    on the “Info?” designation directly in front of 
    the desired frequency. 
    2.  Press  ENT to display the restriction informa-
    tion. 
    Highlight “Info?” adjacent to the desired 
    frequency and press ENT to display usage 
    restrictions for the corresponding frequency. 
    3.   To return to the NAVCOM Page, press ENT.
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    Satellite Status Page
    The Satellite Status Page (the last NAV page) 
    provides a visual reference of GPS receiver functions, 
    including current satellite coverage, GPS receiver 
    status, position accuracy, and displays your present 
    position (by default, in latitude and longitude) and 
    altitude. The Satellite Status Page also displays the cur
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    rent UTC time at the bottom center of the page. The 
    altitude field (ALT) is user-selectable to configure the 
    page to your own preferences and current navigation 
    needs. 
    GPS Receiver  StatusSky View 
    of satellite  positionsSignal 
    Strength Bars
    Satellite 
    Numbers
    Horizontal Figure 
    of Merit and Verti- cal Figure of Merit
    Estimated Posi-
    tion Uncertainty
    Acquiring  Satellite, 
    not ready  for use
    Excluded 
    Satellite Satellite 
    acquired 
    and used for  position fix Satellite acquired, 
    used for position 
    fix, and has differ -
    ential corrections 
    “INTEG”  
    Annunciator
    (flagged when  position not  valid) Current Page in NAV  Group 
    (page position  
    depends on options;   
    see 400W/500W  Series Display 
    Interfaces Pilot's 
    Guide Addendum)
    Current 
    UTC Time
    The Satellite Status Page is helpful in troubleshoot-
    ing weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite 
    coverage or installation problems. You may wish to 
    refer to this page occasionally to monitor GPS receiver 
    performance and establish a normal pattern for system 
    operation. Should problems occur at a later date, you 
    may find it helpful to have an established baseline 
    from which to compare.  As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal 
    strength bar appears for each satellite in view, with the 
    appropriate satellite number (01-32, WAAS satel
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    lites will have higher numbers) underneath each bar. 
    The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three 
    stages: 
    • No signal strength bars — the receiver is looking 
    for the satellites indicated. 
    When the 500W-series unit is first powered 
    on, an “Acquiring” status appears at the top  of the page and no signal strength bars are  displayed. 
    •  Hollow signal strength bars — the receiver has 
    found the satellite(s) and is collecting data. 
    •   Cross-hatch cyan signal strength bars — the 
    receiver has found the satellite(s) but it has been 
    excluded by the FDE program as a faulty satellite. 
    •   Solid cyan signal strength bars — the receiver has 
    collected the necessary data, but is not using the 
    satellite in the position solution. 
    •   Solid green signal strength bars — the receiver 
    has collected the necessary data and the satellite is 
    being used in the position solution. 
    The “D” character inside the bars indicates differ-
    ential corrections (e.g. WAAS) are being used for that 
    satellite. 
    The Time and other data may not be displayed 
    until the unit has acquired enough satellites for a fix.
    Satellite Status Page
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    Satellite Status Page
    As satellites are received, the status changes to “3D Navigation”. 3D Navigation includes  altitude. 
    The sky view display at the top left corner of the 
    page shows the satellites currently in view as well as 
    their respective positions. The outer circle of the sky 
    view represents the horizon (with north at the top 
    of the circle); the inner circle represents 45° above 
    the horizon and the center point shows the position 
    directly overhead. 
    To change the user-selectable data field: 
    1.  Press  MENU to display the Satellite Status Page 
    Options menu. 
    2.   Turn the large right knob to highlight 
    “Change Fields?” and press ENT. 
    By default, current altitude (ALT) is displayed 
    in the lower right corner of the page. This field is user selectable using the “Change  Fields?” option. 
    3.  Turn the small right knob to display the list 
    of available data items. Continue turning the 
    small right knob to select the desired data 
    item from the list. 
    Select a different data type from the list using 
    the small right knob. 
     NOTE: Do not rely solely on MSA as an absolute measure of safe altitude. Consult current charts and NOTAMs for your area. 
    4.  Press  ENT to select the desired data item and 
    return to the position page. 
    5.   Press the small right knob momentarily to 
    remove the cursor from the page. 
    To restore the user-selectable data field factory 
    default setting: 
    1.   Press MENU to display the Satellite Status Page 
    Options menu. 
    2.  
    Turn the large right knob to highlight “Restore 
    Defaults?” and press ENT. 
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    Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission 
    that must be collected (hollow signal strength bar) 
    before the satellite may be used for navigation (solid 
    signal strength bar). Once the GPS receiver has deter
    -
    mined your position, the 500W-series unit indicates 
    your position, altitude, track and ground speed. The 
    GPS receiver status field also displays the following 
    messages under the appropriate conditions: 
    • Searching Sky —
     
    The GPS receiver is searching the sky for ANY vis-
    ible satellites. You are also informed of this status 
    with a “Searching the Sky” message. 
    • Acquiring Sat — 
     
    The GPS receiver is acquiring satellites for naviga-
    tion. 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. 
    • 3D Navigation — 
     
    The GPS receiver is in 3D navigation mode and 
    computes altitude using satellite data. 
    • 3D Differential Navigation— The GPS receiver is  in 3D navigation mode and differential corrections 
    are being used. 
    The Satellite Status Page also indicates the accu
    -
    racy of the position fix, using Horizontal Figure of 
    Merit (HFOM), Vertical Figure of Merit (VFOM), and 
    Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU). HFOM and 
    VFOM represent the 95% confidence levels in hori
    -
    zontal and vertical accuracy. The lowest numbers are 
    the best accuracy and the highest numbers are worse. 
    EPU is the horizontal position error estimated by the 
    Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) algorithm, in feet 
    or meters. 
     NOTE  Operating outside of an SBAS service area 
    with SBAS enabled may cause elevated EPU values to  be displayed on the satellite status page.  Regardless of the EPU value displayed, the INTEG annunciation is the controlling indication for determining the integrity of the GPS navigation solution. 
    Dead Reckoning
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    Dead Reckoning
    Dead Reckoning
    Dead reckoning is the process of continuing navi-
    gation using your last known position and speed after 
    a loss of GPS navigation while on an active flight plan. 
     CAUTION: Navigation using dead reckoning is there-
    fore only an estimate and should not be used as the sole means of navigation. Use other means of naviga
    -
    tion, if possible. 
    Dead reckoning becomes active after a loss of GPS 
    position while you are navigating using an active flight 
    plan. 
    A pop-up message will appear and you must clear 
    the message before continuing operation. 
    The ownship icon color is changed to yellow. The To/
    From flag is removed from the CDI. The Dead Reckon
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    ing annunciator (DR) appears on the left side of the 
    map display when GPS position is unavailable and the 
    unit is in Dead Reckoning mode. All external outputs 
    dependent on GPS position are flagged. 
    Terrain will be noted as not available and new terrain 
    advisory pop-ops will not occur. Traffic and Storm
    -
    scope information will not be shown on the Map page, 
    but will continue to be available on their own dedi
    -
    cated pages. XM or FIS-B weather will still be available 
    on the Map page.  Dead Reckoning mode will continue until GPS posi
    -
    tion is restored, when GPS navigation is restored Dead 
    Reckoning mode is exited. The DR annunciations 
    will be removed and GPS information will be used to 
    compute navigation related information for the current 
    flight phase. 
    Dead Reckoning is only allowed in En Route and 
    Oceanic flight modes. If the unit is in a Terminal or 
    Approach flight mode when Dead Reckoning takes 
    place, “No GPS Position” will be displayed on the map 
    pages and all navigation data will be dashed. If you are 
    operating in Dead Reckoning mode and a transition to 
    Terminal or Approach flight modes would occur from 
    the projected Dead Reckoning position, Dead Reckon
    -
    ing mode will be discontinued. “No GPS Position” will 
    be displayed on the map pages and all navigation data 
    will be dashed. 
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    Section 3   
    Direct-To Navigation
    The direct-to function provides a quick method 
    of setting a course to a waypoint. Once a direct-to is 
    activated, the unit establishes a point-to-point course 
    line (geodesic path) from your present position to the 
    selected direct-to waypoint. The unit will provide navi
    -
    gation guidance to the selected direct-to waypoint until 
    the direct-to is manually cancelled or replaced by a new 
    active leg or direct-to. 
    To select a direct-to waypoint: 
    1.   Press the direct-to key. The Select Direct-to 
    Waypoint Page appears, with the waypoint 
    identifier field highlighted. 
    Pressing the direct-to key displays the Select   
    Direct-to Waypoint  Page. 
    2.   Use the small  and large right  knobs to 
    enter the identifier of the desired direct-to 
    waypoint. 
    Use the small and large right knobs to enter 
    the name of the direct-to waypoint. Press ENT  once the name has been fully entered. 
    3. Press  ENT to confirm the selected waypoint 
    and  ENT (again) to activate the direct-to func-
    tion. 
    If you’re navigating to a waypoint and get off 
    course, the direct-to function may also be used to re-
    center the CDI (HSI) needle and proceed direct-to the 
    active waypoint. 
    To re-center the CDI (HSI) needle to the active 
    waypoint: 
    1.   Press the direct-to key, followed by ENT  
    twice. 
     NOTE: When navigating an approach with the  missed approach point (MAP) as the active way
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    point, re-centering the CDI (HSI) needle with the direct-to key cancels the approach. 
    Selecting  a Waypoint
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    Selecting by Facility or City
    Selecting a Direct-To Waypoint by Facility 
    Name or City
    In addition to selecting a direct-to waypoint by 
    identifier, the Select Direct-to Waypoint Page also 
    allows you to select airports, VORs and NDBs by facil
    -
    ity name or city location. If duplicate entries exist for 
    the entered facility name or city, additional entries may 
    be viewed by continuing to turn the small right knob 
    during the selection process (see Sec 6 WPT Pages - 
    Duplicate waypoints for more information). 
    Identifier, Symbol  and Region Flight Plan  
    Field
    Facility Name
    City
    Nearest Airport   
    Field
    To select a direct-to waypoint by facility name or 
    city: 
    1.   Press the direct-to key. The Select Direct-to 
    Waypoint Page appears, with the waypoint 
    identifier field highlighted. 
    Select the third line on the Select Direct-to 
    Waypoint Page to choose your direct-to way- point (airport, VOR, NDB) by city name. 
    2.  Turn the large right knob to highlight the 
    facility name (second line; see above) or the 
    city (third line; see above) field. 
    3.   Use the small  and large right knobs to enter 
    the facility name or city location of the desired 
    direct-to waypoint. As you spell the facility 
    name or city, the Spell’N’Find feature selects 
    the first entry in the database based upon the 
    characters you have entered up to that point. 
    Use the small and large right knobs to enter  the city name. Continue turning the small 
    right knob to view any additional listings for  the selected city. 
    4.  Continue turning the small right knob to 
    scroll through any additional database listings 
    for the selected facility name or city. If you scroll 
    past the desired waypoint, you can also scroll 
    backwards with the small right knob. 
    5.  Press  ENT to confirm the selected waypoint 
    and  ENT (again) to activate the direct-to func-
    tion. 
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