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5)Turn the large right knob to highlight the departure time (DEP TIME) field (Figure 10-8).

Flight Planning Page: Density Alt/TAS/Winds

Calculating density altitude, true airspeed, and winds aloft:

1)Select ‘Density Alt/TAS/Winds’ from the Flight Planning Page, using the steps described at the beginning of this section.

2)The flashing cursor highlights the indicated altitude (IND ALT) field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the altitude indicated on the altimeter (Figure 10-9). Press the ENT Key when finished.

Figure 10-8 Departure Field Highlighted

6)Use the small and large right knobs to enter the departure time. Press the ENT Key when finished. Departure time may be entered in local or UTC time, depending upon unit settings, see Section 10.4, Setup Page: Date/Time.

7)The flashing cursor moves to the ground speed (GS) field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the ground speed. Press the ENT Key when finished.

8)With all variables entered, the following information is provided:

DTK - Desired track, or desired course

DIS - Distance

ETE - Estimated time enroute

ESA - Enroute safe altitude

ETA - Estimated time of arrival

Figure 10-9 Indicated Altitude Selected

3)The flashing cursor moves to the calibrated airspeed (CAS) field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the airspeed from the airspeed indicator. Press the ENT Key when finished.

4)The flashing cursor moves to the barometric pressure (BARO) field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the barometric pressure (altimeter setting). Press the ENT Key when finished.

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GNS 530(A) specifications

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