Nav/Com | 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) specification

3.7 NAV/COM PAGE

The NAV/COM (navigation communications) Page (Figure 3-35) provides a list of the airport communication and navigation frequencies at the departure, enroute, and arrival airports. The NAV/COM Page makes selection of the frequencies needed along the ﬂight plan quick and convenient. If there is no active ﬂight plan with a departure airport, the NAV/COM Page displays the frequencies for the airport nearest the departure position.

Departure, Enroute,				Assigned Frequency and
or Arrival Airport				Usage Information
				(when applicable)
				(when applicable)
Frequency
Frequency
Type
Type

Position of

Current Page within Current Page Group


		Number of Pages in
Current
Page Group		Current Page Group

Figure 3-42 NAV/COM Page

NOTE: The order of the pages in the NAV Page Group change when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to trafﬁc and/or weather information sources. See the 400/500 Series Display Interfaces Pilot’s Guide Document (190- 00140-10) or Section 14 of this manual for more information

SECTION 3

NAV PAGES

Selecting a frequency list for a departure, enroute or arrival airport:

1)Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2)Turn the large right knob to place the cursor on the airport identiﬁer ﬁeld (top line on the NAV/COM Page, see Figure 3-42).

3)Turn the small right knob to select the desired airport (Figure 3-43) and press the ENT Key.

Figure 3-43 Airport Window

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GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

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GNS 530(A) specifications

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3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Nav/Com, Press the small right knob to activate the cursor

Models: GNS 530(A)