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Key and Knob Functions
Bottom Row Keys
NRST
The
nearest
key (
NRST)
(GPS
500W) displays the Nearest Airports
page. Then, turning the
small right
knob steps through the NRST pages.
CDI
The
CDI
key (GNS 530W) is used to
toggle the navigation source (GPS or
VLOC) which provides output to an
external HSI or CDI.
OBS
The
OBS
key is used to select
manual or automatic sequencing of
waypoints. Pressing this key selects
OBS mode, which retains the current
“active to” waypoint as your naviga-
tion reference even after passing the
waypoint (i.e., prevents sequencing
to the next waypoint). Pressing the
OBS key
again returns to normal
operation, with automatic sequenc-
ing of waypoints. Whenever OBS
mode is selected, you may set the
desired course to/from a waypoint
using the OBS Page, or an external
OBS selector on your HSI or CDI.
MSG
The
message
key (
MSG
) is used to
view system messages and to alert you
to important warnings and require-
ments when the MSG annunciator is
displayed. See Sections 12 and 9 for
more information on messages and
unit settings.
FPL
The
flight plan
key (
FPL
) allows
you to create, edit, activate and
invert flight plans, as well as access
approaches, departures and arrivals.
A closest point to flight plan feature
is also available from the flight plan
key. See Section 4 for more informa-
tion on flight plans.
VNAV
The
vertical navigation
key
(VNAV)
allows you to create a three-
dimensional profile which guides
you to a final (target) altitude at a
specified location. See Section 10.
PROC
The
procedures
key (
PROC
) allows
you to select approaches, departures
and arrivals from your flight plan.
When using a flight plan, available
procedures for your departure and/or
arrival airport are offered automati-
cally. Otherwise, you may select the
desired airport, then the desired
procedure.
GPS 500W
GNS 530W
Summary of Contents for 500W Series
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