Introduction

Introduction

This guide describes the operation of the Apollo GX line of products. The GX50 and GX55 are GPS receivers. The GX60/65 models combine the GPS receiver with a VHF comm radio in a single package.

Apollo GX Features

The Apollo GX products are high performance GPS products with a high resolution moving map display configured in a 2 inch high by 6.25 inch wide standard package. The Apollo GX’s use a powerful, accurate 8-channel GPS engine designed specifically for high performance aviation use. The 160 by 80 pixel electroluminescent display uses an automatic intensity control to keep it easily readable in all conditions from direct sunlight to the dark of night.

Photocell

Information

Navigation

Nearest

Info

Select Power

Large, Outer

 

Display

Mode

Waypoint

Mode

 

Knob

GPS

 

 

 

APOLLO GX55

OFF-ON

 

 

 

 

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NAV NRST INFO SEL

MAP D ENTER

MSG DB FPL SYS

Datacard

Ejector

Smart Key

Smart Keys

Datacard

Map

Direct To Enter

Small, Inner

Annunciator

 

Slot

Mode

 

Knob

Apollo GX Front Panel Description

A wealth of easy to use features serve the needs of today’s demanding aviation requirements. The large waypoint database has information about airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, and special use airspaces that makes the Apollo GX an encyclopedia of aviation. It’s what you’d expect from II Morrow, the first to provide a database in a general aviation navigation aid. The database can be updated by simply changing the removable data card in the front of the unit. The database can also include 500 custom waypoints created by the user. Thirty flight plans can

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