LX500 Jan. 2002
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3.2.6.3
LOG BOOK
All flights are stored regarding date and flight time. After the memory is full the oldest flights will be lost. The
memory capacity indication
will show how many flighthours it is possible to fly
without loosing of previous
flights.
3.3
Flying using LX 500
It is recommended to prepare and check the LX 500 on ground before take off.
3.3.1
Preparation on ground
After switching the LX 500 on the program and database version will be shown for a few seconds. Then the
instrument switches automatically to the GPS mode. It is recommended to do the following procedures before take
off:
•
Check GPS status
•
Check settings
•
Check required waypoints and airfields
•
Create RTE
3.3.2
After the pre set ground speed has been reached, the logger will change from stop to run and logbook will supply
statistics.
3.3.2.1
How to start the RTE ?
The RTE starts automatically after the aircraft reaches near cylinder (diameter set in OBS. ZONE) of the first point
(
0
). The very significant indication is to
change of navigation data to the first waypoint (1).
The graphic page will show cylinder aproaching to the waypoint, ISIDE will confirm reaching of the near area.
Not reaching the cylinder it is possible to start RTE simple by holding
START
key for
apr. 6 seconds
(simple wait
till navigation will change). Use the same methode if you want to overjump one not reached waypoint. To restart the
already started RTE use
RESTART
command.
