GPS 400 Pilot’s Guide and Reference
190-00140-60 Rev. E
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SECTION 8
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5) Turn the large
right
knob to highlight the
departure time (DEP TIME) field.
6) Use the small and large
right
knobs to enter
the departure time. Press the
ENT
Key when
finished. Departure time may be entered in local
or UTC time, depending upon unit settings, see
Section 8.4, Setup 1 Page: Date/Time.
7) The flashing cursor moves to the ground speed
(GS) field. Use the small and large
right
knobs
to enter the ground speed. Press the
ENT
Key
when finished.
8) With all variables entered, the following
information is provided (see also Figure 8-16):
•
DTK - Desired track, or desired course
•
DIS - Distance
•
ETE - Estimated time enroute
•
ESA - Enroute safe altitude
•
ETA - Estimated time of arrival
Figure 8-16 Trip Planning Page
Flight Planning Page: Density Alt/TAS/Winds
Calculating density altitude, true airspeed,
and winds aloft:
1) Select ‘Density Alt/TAS/Winds’ from the Flight
Planning Page (Figure 8-17), using the steps
described at the beginning of this section.
Figure 8-17 Density Alt/TAS/Winds Highlighted
2) The flashing cursor highlights the indicated
altitude (IND ALT) field. Use the small and large
right
knobs to enter the altitude indicated
on the altimeter. Press the
ENT
Key when
finished.
3) The flashing cursor moves to the calibrated
airspeed (CAS) field (Figure 8-18). Use the
small and large
right
knobs to enter the
airspeed from the airspeed indicator. Press
the
ENT
Key when finished.
Figure 8-18 Calibrated Airspeed Field Selected
