INDEX

Display contrast 10-20

DIS (distance) 1-11, 1-12, 3-4, 3-7, 5-8, 5-10, 6-6, 6-15, 6-21, 6-22, 6-28, 7-16, 7-18, 7-20, 7-21, 7-22, 10-3, 10-6, 10-24, 16-9, 16-12

DME Arc 3-3, 6-13

DOP 3-23, 3-24, 15-1, 16-3, 16-9, 16-12 Duplex operations 8-9

Duplicate waypoints 7-4

E

Emergency channel select 2-5 ENT Key 1-3

EPE 3-23, 3-24, 15-1, 16-9, 16-12

ETA (estimated time of arrival) 3-4, 5-10,10-3, 10-6, 16-9, 16-13

ETE (estimated time enroute) 1-12, 3-4, 5-10, 10-3, 10-6, 16-9, 16-13

F

FDE 1-8, 15-1, 15-2, 16-9

Field Elevation 1-3–8, 7-4

Flight phases 10-11, 10-17, 15-1

Flight Planning Page 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-5, 10-6, 10-8, 11-1–11-4

Flight plans 1-4, 1-5, 1-19, 4-3, 5-1, 5-6, 5-7, 10-2, 10-3, 10-9, 16-3, 16-5, 16-7, C-2

Flight plan catalog 1-19, 1-20, 5-1–5-9, 6-4 Flight timers 10-14, 10-15

Forecast Abbreviations 14-28 FPL Key 1-4

Frequency fields 1-3, 1-9, 1-13, 1-14, 1-16, 1-17, 1-18, 2-1–2-5, 3-10, 3-21, 3-22, 6-2, 6-5, 6-25, 6-27, 6-28, 6-29, 6-33, 7-8, 7-9, 7-11, 7-16, 7-17, 8-7, 8-9, 8-10, 8-13, 9-1–9-4, 16-6, 16-7

Frequency selection 9-1 Fuel planning 10-1–10-4 Full Screen Map 3-13

G

GPS v

GPS receiver status 3-23 GPS Window 1-9

Ground speed 1-11, 1-12, 3-4, 3-7, 3-14, 3-23, 6-23, 6-24, 10-2, 10-3, 10-5, 10-6, 10-11, 10-15, 10-16, 16-13

Ground track 1-11, 3-4, 16-13 Gust Offset Graphics 14-30

H

HOLD 6-9, 6-11, 6-23

Hold, in an approach 6-9, 6-22, C-3

Holding pattern 5-15, 6-9, 6-10, 6-11, 6-23, C-3

I

Ident Audio 9-1

IFR Procedures 1-15

ILS approach 6-25, 6-27, 6-28, 6-29, 6-33, 9-3 Insert the NavData card A-1

Instrument Panel Self-Test Page 1-6 INTEG annunciator C-1

Intersections 1-11, 1-16, 7-1, 8-1, 8-2, 8-5 Inverting Flight Plans 5-4

IOI (imminent obstacle impact) 12-5, 13-5 ITI (imminent terrain impact) 12-5

K

Keys and Knobs 1-2, 1-3

Key and Knob Functions 1-2

L

Land data 1-5, 3-10, 3-12, 16-5

Land data page 1-5

Large right knob 1-3

Left-hand Keys and Knobs 1-3

Loading an approach C-2

Local time 10-20, 10-26

Locked waypoints 16-2

GDL 49 14-12

 

GDL 69/69A 14-12

 

Generic timer

10-14, 10-15

 

I-2

GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

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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.

One of the standout features of the GNS 530(A) is its integrated GPS navigation system. This system provides accurate positioning and navigation data, utilizing high-sensitivity GPS technology that improves situational awareness and safety. The device displays a comprehensive moving map, enabling pilots to visualize their flight routes, airspace boundaries, and nearby airports easily. Furthermore, it utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) capabilities, enhancing the accuracy of GPS signals and allowing for precision approaches.

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