Utility Page Trip Statistics | 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) instruction

SECTION 10

AUX PAGES

Utility Page: Trip Statistics

Resetting trip statistics readouts:

1)Select ‘Trip Statistics’ from the Utility Page , using the steps described at the beginning of this section.

2)Press the MENU Key to display the Trip Statistics Page Menu with several reset options (Figure 10-23):

•Reset Trip? - Resets trip odometer and average ground speed readouts

•Reset Max Speed? - Resets maximum speed readout only

•Reset Odometer? - Resets odometer readout only

•Reset All? - Resets all trip statistics readouts

Utility Page: RAIM Prediction

Predicting RAIM availability:

1)Select ‘RAIM Prediction’ from the Utility Page, using the steps described at the beginning of this section.

2)The ﬂashing cursor highlights the waypoint ﬁeld. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the waypoint at which the pilot wants to determine RAIM availability. Press the ENT Key when ﬁnished. (To determine RAIM availability for the present position, press the CLR Key, followed by the ENT Key.)

3)The ﬂashing cursor moves to the arrival date ﬁeld. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the date for which the pilot wants to determine RAIM availability. Press the ENT Key when ﬁnished.

4)The ﬂashing cursor moves to the arrival time ﬁeld. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the time for which the pilot wants to determine RAIM availability. Press the ENT Key when ﬁnished.

Figure 10-23 Trip Statistics Page Menu

3)Turn the large right knob to select the desired reset option and press the ENT Key.

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GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

190-00181-00 Rev. E

GNS 530(A) specifications

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3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Utility Page Trip Statistics, Utility Page Raim Prediction

Models: GNS 530(A)