3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Bottom Row Keys, Blank Direct-to

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

`NOTE: Data is entered using the large and small right knobs (Figure 1-2). Experiment with them to become efficient at entering data. This will greatly reduce the amount of time spent operating the GNS 530 in flight.

Figure 1-2 Blank Direct-to Page

NOTE: When the GNS 530 is displaying a list of information that is too long for the display screen, a scroll bar appears along the right-hand side of the display (Figure 1-3). The scroll bar graphically indicates the number of additional items available within the selected category. To scroll through the list, press the small right knob to activate the cursor, then turn the large right knob.

Scroll Bar

Bottom Row Keys

(14)CDI Key – Used to toggle which navigation source (GPS or VLOC) provides output to an external HSI or CDI.

(15)OBS Key – Used to select manual or automatic sequencing of waypoints. Pressing the OBS Key selects OBS mode, which retains the current ‘active to’ waypoint as the navigation reference even after passing the waypoint (i.e., prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Pressing the OBS Key again returns the unit to normal operation, with automatic sequencing of waypoints. When OBS mode is selected, the pilot may set the desired course to/from a waypoint using the Select OBS Course pop-up window, or an external OBS selector on the HSI or CDI.

(16)MSG Key – Used to view system messages and to alert the pilot to important warnings and requirements. See Section 16.1 for more information on messages.

(17)FPL Key – Allows the pilot to create, edit, activate, and invert flight plans, as well as access approaches, departures, and arrivals. A closest point to flight plan feature is also available from the FPL Key. See Section 5 for more information on flight plans.

(18)VNAV (Vertical Navigation) Key – Allows the pilot to create a three-dimensional profile which provides guidance to a final (target) altitude at a specified location See Section 11.

(19)PROC Key – Allows the pilot to select and remove approaches, departures, and arrivals from the flight plan. When using a flight plan, available procedures for the departure and/or arrival airport are offered automatically. Otherwise, the pilot may select the desired airport, then the desired procedure.

Figure 1-3 Scroll Bar

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