Airport Location | 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual

SECTION 7

WPT PAGES

Selecting a waypoint identiﬁer from a list of duplicates:

1)Select the desired airport or NAVAID identiﬁer following the preceding steps under ‘To enter a waypoint facility name or city location’.

2)A Duplicate Waypoints Window appears (Figure 7-6). Turn the large right knob to select the desired waypoint and press the ENT Key.

7.2 AIRPORT LOCATION PAGE

The Airport Location Page (Figure 7-7) displays the latitude, longitude, and elevation of the selected airport. The Airport Location Page also displays facility name and location, as well as fuel availability, available approaches, radar coverage, and airspace type.

To view location information for a particular airport on the Airport Location Page, enter the airport’s identiﬁer per Section 7.1.

Figure 7-6 Duplicate Waypoints Window

3) To remove the ﬂashing cursor, press the small

right knob.

Figure 7-7 Airport Location Page

1Best Available Approach

2Position (Latitude/Longitude)

3Facility Name and Location (City)

4Airport Identiﬁer, Symbol, and Type

5Field Elevation and Available Fuels

6Radar Coverage and Airspace Type

7Position of Current Page within Current Page Group

8Current Page Group

9Number of Pages in Current Page Group

7-4

GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

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GNS 530(A) specifications

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3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Airport Location

Models: GNS 530(A)