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models: 500, 510, 550, 560
Pilot's Guide
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Overview GPS NaviGatiON FliGht PlaNNiNG hazard avOidaNce additiONal FeatureS aPPeNdiceS iNdex
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Copyright © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 0002.0 or later. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel: 913/397.8200 Fax: 913/397.8282 Garmin AT, Inc., 2345 Turner Road SE, Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. Tel: 503/391.3411 Fax 503/364
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warnings, cautions & Notes ™ WARNING: When installing the aera , place the unit so it does not obstruct the field of view or interfere with operating controls. WARNING: The indicators represented on the Panel are based on GPS-derived data and may differ from the instruments in the aircraft. WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The aera Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for te
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warnings, cautions & Notes WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the aera to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an intense radar echo.” WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the aera Pilot’s Guide documentati
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warnings, cautions & Notes WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situational awareness. CAUTION: Avoid using any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. Clean the touchscreen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. CAUTI
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table of contents Section 1 Overview ........................................................................................ 1 1.1 unit Overview ............................................................................................................1 1.2 Getting Started .........................................................................................................2 Battery Installation .............................................................................................
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table of contents 2.3 vertical Navigation (vNav) ....................................................................................40 Using the VNAV Feature ..................................................................................................... 41 2.4 Map display Setup ..................................................................................................43 Map Orientation................................................................................................
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table of contents Section 5 additional Features ................................................................... 105 5.1 Safetaxi ..................................................................................................................105 SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision ................................................................................. 106 5.2 aOPa data (aera 500 & 560 americas) ................................................................107 ® 5.3 xM radio (
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table of contents appendix G: utilities ...................................................................................................155 Flight Log ......................................................................................................................... 155 Track Log ......................................................................................................................... 156 Heading Line ......................................................................
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview SectiON 1 Overview 1.1 uNit Overview In aviation mode the aera presents GPS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 4.3” QWVGA color display with Touch Screen. Power Button Headphone/audio-out Jack Microphone (Under Weather Cap) External Antenna Connec- tor (Under Weather Cap) Mini-USB Connector MicroSD™ Slot GPS An
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Overview 1.2 GettiNG Started Battery iNStallatiON NOTE: Refer to Appendix E for additional battery information. CAUTION: Always keep the battery installed when the unit is on. WARNING: The product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the aircraft or vehicle when exiting or store it out of direct sunlight. Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Slide the release key until the battery cover on the back of
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview charGiNG the Battery NOTE: While in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the aircraft. To avoid discharging the aircraft’s battery, disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in use for several days. Charge the aera for at least 4 hours before using on battery power. Charge the battery by connecting the vehicle or aviation power cable, the USB cable, an AC adapter (
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Overview turNiNG the uNit ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on or off. The first time the unit is turned on, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the aera is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world. During initialization, current database information is displayed. Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle numb
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview GPS receiver StatuS The receiver status displays one of the following conditions: • Autolocate—Receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected, which can take up to 5 minutes • Searching the Sky—Receiver is looking for satellites • Acquiring Satellites—Receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location, but has
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Overview When the receiver is in the process of acquiring enough satellite signals for navigation, the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last known position to determine the satellites that should be in view. ‘Acquiring Satellites’ is indicated as the solution until a sufficient number of satellites have been acquired for computing a solution. When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, ‘3D GPS Locatio
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview 1.3 OPeratiON BaSic NaviGatiON cONtrOlS The controls on the touchscreen change dynamically depending on the function displayed. Touch the following icons to perform the associated function: Home Returns to the ‘Home’ screen. Back Displays the previous page; Returns ‘Home’ (touch and hold). OK Commits a value edited or selected. menu Displays the context sensitive option menu. menu/ Displays
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Overview ‘hOMe’ ScreeN Touch the icon at any time to access the ‘Home’ Screen. ‘HOmE’ SCREEN ICONS Touch the following icons to perform the associated function: map Displays the Navigation Map. Terrain Displays the Terrain Map. HSI/Panel Displays the Panel Mode. Nearest Displays the second-level Nearest Icons. Numbers Displays flight data. Active FPl Displays the Active Flight Plan. WPT Info Displays the Waypoint Information. direct To Displays the 'Direct To' function. Position Displays the a
