Nearest NDB, Nearest VOR | 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) specs

3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Nearest NDB, Nearest VOR

8.4 NEAREST NDB PAGE

Figure 8-12 Nearest NDB Page

8.5 NEAREST VOR PAGE

Figure 8-13 Nearest VOR Page

GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

GNS 530(A) specifications

Models: GNS 530(A)

SECTION 8

NRST PAGES

The Nearest NDB Page (Figure 8-12) displays the identiﬁer, symbol, bearing, distance, and frequency to the nine nearest NDBs (within 200 nm of the present position).

To view additional information for a nearby NDB, start from the nearest NDB Page and follow the preceding steps 2 through 4.

Intersection Identiﬁer	Bearing To and	NDB
and Symbol	Distance To	Frequency

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The Nearest VOR Page (Figure 8-13) displays the identiﬁer, symbol, bearing, and distance to the nine nearest VORs (within 200 nm of the present position). For each VOR listed, the nearest VOR Page also indicates the frequency and may be used to quickly tune the VLOC receiver to the nearby VOR. The selected frequency is placed in the standby ﬁeld of the VLOC window and activated using the VLOC Flip-ﬂopKey.

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VOR Identiﬁer

Bearing To and

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Distance To