RAIM Nav

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Approach Basics (GX50/60)

directly from that satellite’s transmissions. An integrity monitor, such as RAIM when it is available, protects you from false or misleading navigation displays resulting from bad satellite information.

The Apollo GX50/60 allows you to manage your RAIM prediction process, besides allowing for automatic prediction. You can manually predict RAIM for a selected waypoint at a given time and date. You may also manually exclude selected satellites for a given time and date.

Manual Prediction

The Apollo GX50/60 allows you to manually predict RAIM availability for any waypoint in the database for any selected date and time.

RAIM Available at: SLE arpt 10Nov97 19:42 ·

1.In the NAV function, while viewing the RAIM prediction page, press SEL. The waypoint identifier line will flash.

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2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose between “Select Waypoint” and “Use DEST & ETA?”. The “Select Waypoint” choice allows you to select any waypoint in the database; use normal waypoint selection methods. The “Use DEST & ETA?” choice uses the currently selected destination waypoint and estimated time of arrival.

3. Turn the LARGE knob to the date. Turn the SMALL knob to change a value. Turn the LARGE knob to move to the next value. Press ENTER when your

ENTER

choice is complete.

 

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