SECTION 10

AUX PAGES

10.2 FLIGHT PLANNING PAGE

The Flight Planning Page (Figure 10-4) provides access (via ‘menu options’) to E6B functions for fuel planning, trip planning, density altitude/true airspeed/winds aloft calculations, and a ‘Crossfill’ function to transfer flight plans/user waypoints to a second 400/500-series Garmin unit. When a menu option is selected, the corresponding page appears providing additional information and features.

Menu Options (to Select,

Highlight with Cursor and

Press the ENT Key)

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Figure 10-4

Flight Planning Page

Selecting a menu option from the Flight Planning Page:

1)Press the small right knob momentarily, to activate the flashing cursor (Figure 10-4).

2)Turn the large right knob to select the desired menu option.

3)Press the ENT Key (Figure 10-5) to display the desired page.

Figure 10-5 Density Alt/TAS/Winds Page

The following menu options are available:

•Fuel Planning - When equipped with fuel flow (FF) and/or fuel on board (FOB) sensors, this option displays current fuel conditions along the active direct-to or flight plan. The pilot may also manually enter fuel flow, ground speed (GS) and (in some instances) fuel on board figures for planning purposes. Fuel planning figures can be displayed not only for the currently active flight plan or direct-to, but also point-to-point between two specified waypoints and for any programmed flight plan.

Fuel planning figures can be entered and displayed based upon one of three possible configurations:

♦No fuel sensors connected - In this instance fuel flow is manually entered and is used to calculate fuel on board. When fuel flow or fuel on board is manually entered, the figures are retained the next time the page is displayed (with fuel on board continuously recalculated).

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GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

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3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Selecting a menu option from the Flight Planning, Following menu options are available
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GNS 530(A) specifications

The 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) is a sophisticated avionics solution designed specifically for general aviation and business aviation environments. It serves as an influential tool for pilots, offering enhanced navigation and communication capabilities. This device is particularly popular among those operating in complex airspaces and those who require efficient flight planning and execution.

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The device also incorporates advanced safety features, such as terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS) and traffic information systems (TIS). These technologies provide real-time alerts, helping pilots avoid potential hazards and maintain safe distances from other aircraft.

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