Elite iGATE G500 Series, Operator'S Handbook Manual

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In addition to the standard MAP elements (NAV facilities, air ports,
land borders, etc.) ELITE has the ability to display an information
data block (transponder tag) that moves with the aircraft symbol.
This tag is similar in appearance and function to one that might be
found on an ATC radar scope.
To enable this feature click on the
TRANSPONDER ID SHOW
button (it should turn yellow) located at the bottom of the SHOW
FACILITIES dialog box. Although this tag will be visible any time the
MAP Page is called up, users with an instructor’s station (multi-mon-
itor system) can observe it updating in real time as would an air traf-
fic controller. Instructors can use this feature to aid in monitoring a
student’s flight progress by verifying the correct transponder code,
heading, and altitude assignments.
The data block consists of two lines with a total of three fields. The
upper line is the 4-digit transponder squawk code. The lower line
displays the aircraft magnetic heading and indicated altitude fields
respectively. Note that the altitude will NOT appear unless the
ransponder switch is in the ALT (Mode-C) position.
MAP PAGE “SPOT WEATHER” FEATURE
The spot weather feature allows you to view the current WX con-
ditions that exist at the aircraft’s present position. The spot weather
feature is especially handy when an instructor’s station is being
used as it allows the “instructor” to quickly ascertain the WX at
any given moment without having
to change screens and thus maintain
uninterrupted monitoring of the stu-
dent’s flight. Outside air temperature
(OAT), visibility, pressure, and wind
will be displayed in a format similar
to the “station model” symbology
found on Surface Analysis charts.