Garmin APOLLO GX60, User Manual

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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.
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
Introduction
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OFF-ON
POLLO A
GX55
GPS
NAV NRST INFO SEL
ENTER MAP D
Power Photocell Nearest
Waypoint
Navigation
Mode
Direct To Map
Mode
Smart Keys
Information
Display
Large, Outer
Knob
Small, Inner
Knob
Info
Mode
Select
Enter Datacard
Slot
ete SLE 01:23
1.006
Brg 126 123nm
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Datacard
Ejector
SYS FPL DB MSG
Smart Key
Annunciator
Apollo GX Front Panel Description