Garmin GNS 530W, Pilot'S Manual & Reference

Page: 11 / 230

1
TAKEOFF TOUR
Model Descriptions
Model Descriptions
This guide covers the operation of the GNS 530W,
GNS 530AW, and the GPS 500W. In general, all
models will be referred to as the 500W-series, except
where there are physical or operational differences.
The 500W-series
units are 6.25” wide and 4.60” high.
The display is a 320 by 234 pixel color LCD. The units
include two removable data cards, one with a Jeppesen
database (inserted in the left-most card slot) and the
second being a Terrain database (inserted in the right-
most card slot).
GPS 500W
The GPS 500W has a WAAS GPS engine and is
TSO C146a certified for primary domestic, oceanic,
and remote navigation including en route, terminal,
and non-precision approaches, and approaches with
vertical guidance, such as LPV and LNAV/VNAV. The
GPS 500W can simultaneously give aviators vital
approach information and weather and traffic data
in relation to their position on a large, color moving
map display. Thanks to a high-contrast color display,
the information can be easily read from wide view-
ing angles even in direct sunlight. Its color moving
map features a built-in database that shows cities,
highways, railroads, rivers, lakes, coastlines, and a
complete Jeppesen database. The Jeppesen database
(that can be updated with a front-loading data card)
contains all airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, FSSs,
Approaches, DPs/STARs, and SUA information.
Pilots will enjoy the GPS 500W as an MFD, espe-
cially when it is coupled with traffic, lightning detec-
tion, and weather interfaces. With the PC-based FDE
prediction program, the GPS 500W may be used for
oceanic or remote operations. For the latest in graphi-
cal and textual weather information, the GPS 500W
can connect to XM Satellite Radio’s XM WX Weather
Service via the Garmin GDL 69/69A datalink receiver.
GNS 530W and GNS 530AW
The GNS 530W and GNS 530AW include all of the
features of the GPS 500W, and also includes a TSO’d
airborne VHF communications transceiver and a
TSO’d airborne VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receiv-
ers. This multipurpose unit is available with either a
10-watt (GNS 530W) or 16-watt (GNS 530AW) Com
transceiver. References to the GNS 530W also include
the GNS 530AW.
Takeoff Tour
This Takeoff Tour is intended to provide a brief
introduction of the 500W-series major features. The
rest of this manual describes these features, and others,
in additional detail. Use this guide, as needed, to learn
or review the details regarding a particular feature. The
Index may be used to quickly locate the information
you want. Before flying with your 500W series unit,
take the time to review the information in the manuals
and practice with the trainer.
After you’re familiar with the basics, some sug-
gested reading within the Reference section includes:
• Flight plan features - Section 4
• Waypoint information pages (database information)
- Section 6
• IFR procedures - Section 5
• Aux pages - Unit settings (configuring the unit to
your preferences) - Section 9
If you’re unable to locate the information you need,
we’re here to help! Garmin’s Customer Service staff is
available during normal business hours (U.S. Central
time zone) at the phone and fax numbers listed on
page ii. You can also reach us by mail (see page ii) or at
our web site address: www.garmin.com.