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GTN 725/750 SW v6.50 Pilot’s Guide Upgrade Supplement 

190-01007-19 Rev. A

GTN 725/750 SOFTWARE v6.50  
PILOT’S GUIDE UPGRADE SUPPLEMENT

This supplement contains the pages revised in the GTN 725/750 Pilot’s Guide,  
P/N 190-01007-03, Rev. Q, regarding the new features of software v6.50. Change bars 
are placed adjacent to the revised information as described in the revision summary table.
This supplement, in combination with the GTN 725/750 Pilot’s Guide,  
P/N 190-01007-03, Rev. P, is equivalent to the GTN 725/750 Pilot’s Guide,  
P/N 190-01007-03, Rev. Q.  
Current documents are available at flyGarmin.com
Printed copies may be purchased by contacting Garmin Customer Support. 

NOTE

:  Depending on which version of software is installed and how 

it is configured, the actual features and screen images may differ from 
what is shown. For more information regarding feature availability 
for specific software versions refer to the GTN 725/750 Pilot’s Guide,  
P/N 190-01007-03.

Summary of Contents for GTN 750

Page 1: ...table This supplement in combination with the GTN 725 750 Pilot s Guide P N 190 01007 03 Rev P is equivalent to the GTN 725 750 Pilot s Guide P N 190 01007 03 Rev Q Current documents are available at...

Page 2: ...nt 001 00211 00 Garmin FliteCharts and SafeTaxi are registered trademarks of Garmin International or its subsidiaries Garmin SVT Telligence and Smart Airspace are trademarks of Garmin International or...

Page 3: ...4 38 Added note regarding en route vertical navigation availability 4 3 6 4 41 Added Altitude and Flight Path Angle to list of user selectable data fields Added information related to VNAV functionali...

Page 4: ...waypoints during import Section 9 Map 9 9 2 Updated OBS key icon in figure 9 2 Map Page Functional Diagram 9 1 2 9 13 Added Altitude Constraints menu option to figure 9 13 Map Setup Functional Diagram...

Page 5: ...s 12 4 7 12 52 Updated screen images in figure 12 68 Weather Radar Menu Selections Revised note to address legacy software 12 4 7 1 12 53 Updated screen image in figure 12 69 Horizontal Scan with WATC...

Page 6: ...ns Added COM Sidetone Control and Keyboard menu options to figure 16 16 System Setup Functions 16 16 Updated screen image in figure 16 17 System Setup Page 16 4 3 16 19 Added information regarding Inc...

Page 7: ...National Grid Position Format Detail Updated screen image in figure 16 47 Position Format Selection 16 11 2 16 43 Added information about passkey verification Section 17 Messages 17 17 25 Added VNAV...

Page 8: ...d at Waypoint Load Airway Waypoint Info Remove Waypoint Options Active FPL Figure 4 1 Flight Plan Functional Diagram NOTE Navigation is provided for fixed wing aircraft above 30 kts and for rotorcraft...

Page 9: ...es Music Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 4 2 1 Waypoint Options 1 While viewing the Active Flight Plan page touch the desired flight plan waypoint The Waypoint Options window menu ope...

Page 10: ...er to confirm the selection or touch the Cancel key to cancel the operation and return to theWaypoint Options window 4 2 1 4 Along Track Offsets NOTE This feature is available in software v6 50 and la...

Page 11: ...ue The flight plan allows multiple entries Selecting Before Automatically Assigns A Negative Value Figure 4 14 Along Track Offset Keypad Once entered offset distances are not editable If the offset re...

Page 12: ...u opens 2 Touch the Along Track key 3 Specify an offset distance using the controls on the keypad 4 Select Before or After to place the ATK before or after the reference waypoint 5 Touch Enter To crea...

Page 13: ...ex 4 2 1 5 Remove The Remove option allows you to remove the selected waypoint from the active flight plan 1 On the Active Flight Plan page touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan The Waypoint O...

Page 14: ...ht Plan Touch To Store The Active Flight Plan Touch To View List Of Stored Flight Plans Touch To Add Parallel Track Course Offsets Touch To View A Map And A List Of Waypoints For The Active Flight Pla...

Page 15: ...and later The vertical navigation VNAV feature provides vertical profile guidance during the descent phase of flight Guidance is based on altitude constraints associated with lateral waypoints in the...

Page 16: ...t for use in vertical navigation Exceptions include Flight plan legs containing headings Flight plan legs that terminate at an altitude e g a climb to 1 800 ft before making a turn and proceeding dire...

Page 17: ...ocedure refer to the published chart Depending on the specific instance altitude constraints are either manually entered into the Active Flight Plan page or automatically retrieved from the published...

Page 18: ...ription White Altitude calculated by system Estimate of aircraft altitude as it passes over the navigation point Absence of bar s indicates it is not a potential constraint Altitude retrieved from nav...

Page 19: ...2 Navigation database contains an altitude restriction for the lateral waypoint 3 A predicted altitude is not available Once added to the flight plan an altitude constraint may be modified or deleted...

Page 20: ...To enter or modify an altitude constraint 1 Select an altitude constraint 2 Touch Type and select the constraint type 3 Select the altitude data key Enter an altitude constraint value using the keypad...

Page 21: ...continuous descent and reach the waypoint at the specified altitude To initiate a VNAV Direct To 1 Select an altitude constraint 2 Touch VNAV Direct To 3 Confirm the request by selecting OK 4 3 3 6 Tr...

Page 22: ...s accordingly 4 3 4 1 Temperature Compensation Requirements A destination airport is present in the active flight plan GDU 700 1060 for access via PFD Minimums menu 4 3 4 2 Setting Temperature Compens...

Page 23: ...ent flight plan a magenta parallel track line will be drawn offset from the original by the selected distance The original course line will be drawn in gray The aircraft will navigate to the parallel...

Page 24: ...M Data fields are user selectable and may be changed to display ALT Altitude CUM Cumulative Distance DIS Distance DTK Desired Track ESA En Route Safe Altitude ETA Estimated Time of Arrival ETE Estimat...

Page 25: ...t it The Route Options menu will be displayed 2 Touch the Activate key and then touch OK The selected flight plan will be activated Figure 4 54 Touch OK to Replace the Existing Active Flight Plan 3 Th...

Page 26: ...uching the map page at any place not having an existing location name will create a waypoint with the name MAPWPT Touching the Direct To key will automatically insert the selected waypoint as the Dire...

Page 27: ...n and Procedures are separate from Charts and do provide vertical and lateral course guidance for the loaded route or procedure shown on the Flight Plan page The term Chart Unavailable means that the...

Page 28: ...n the new departure replaces the previous departure The route is defined by selection of a departure the transition waypoint and a runway NOTE Vector only departures are not available in the Procedure...

Page 29: ...ages Symbols Appendix Index 6 Touch the Load Arrival key The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed Scroll To View Flight Plan With Departure Waypoints Touch To Edit Waypoint Touch To Select Or Rem...

Page 30: ...plan the new approach replaces the previous approach The route is defined by selection of an approach the transition waypoint and a runway 1 Touch the PROC key on the Home page TheApproach Arrival an...

Page 31: ...g when loading an approach procedure you will navigate all the way to the destination airport before joining the procedure Be sure when LOADING and not ACTIVATING an approach procedure that the route...

Page 32: ...up to six characters long location and elevation user airports only To minimize nuisance terrain alerting when landing at airports not in the navigation database user waypoints may be configured as u...

Page 33: ...Around Waypoint Waypoint Comment Waypoint Type Temporary Waypoint Touch to Finalize Waypoint Creation Touch To Zoom Touch To Set Ref Wpt 1 Touch To Set Ref Wpt 2 Touch to Cancel Waypoint Creation Fig...

Page 34: ...ry waypoints will be removed when the power is cycled 8 For user airports touch the Elevation key and specify airport elevation 9 When finished with all selections touch the Create key to create the n...

Page 35: ...en touch the Latitude Longitude value key Touch to Select Lat Lon Waypoint Reference Type Figure 8 26 Waypoint Info Create User Waypoint Type LAT LON 2 The Lat Lon coordinate values will be highlighte...

Page 36: ...t the latitude and longitude specified in the file with the specified name and comment This function overwrites any existing user waypoints with the same name When a user waypoint file is on the datac...

Page 37: ...ientation will latch to the last valid track prior to the groundspeed going below 5 kts The map will reorient when the groundspeed again exceeds 5 kts The position of the ownship icon over the map is...

Page 38: ...ion Range NDB Range VOR Range VRP Range User Waypoint Range Airway Range TFRs Restore Defaults Smart Airspace Show Airspaces Class B TMA Range Class C TCA Range Class D Range Restricted Range MOA Mili...

Page 39: ...10 NM 15 NM 25 NM Auto Zoom Off On Auto Zoom Min 250 ft 400 ft 500 ft 750 ft 1000 ft 1500 ft 2500 ft 0 5 NM 0 75 NM 1 NM 1 5 NM 2 5 NM 4 NM 5 NM 7 5 NM 10 NM 15 NM 25 NM 40 NM 50 NM 75 NM 100 NM 150...

Page 40: ...dex Altitude Constraints NOTE This feature is available in software v6 50 and later Enabling this feature displays altitude constraints from the flight plan The active constraint is the altitude to wh...

Page 41: ...e map showing the individual sectors in the case of Class B Class C or Class D airspace The following symbols are used to depict the various airports and navaids on the Map Page Symbol Description Sym...

Page 42: ...s displayed in addition to traffic This is to aid in situational awareness of runway occupancy availability etc Due to the varying precision of the data received via ADS B ADS R and TIS B all traffic...

Page 43: ...7XX environment Alerting functions are designed to increase situational awareness and help reduce controlled flight into terrain CFIT Terrain Type Features H Terrain Proximity Standard terrain functio...

Page 44: ...GPS altitude data to GSL altitude i e the geometric altitude relative to MSL for use in terrain functions All Terrain page depictions and elevation indications are in GSL Variations between GSL altitu...

Page 45: ...old from the aircraft 11 5 1 Terrain Alerting Requirements A valid terrain obstacle database A valid 3 D GPS position solution 11 5 2 Terrain Alerting Limitations NOTE The data contained in the databa...

Page 46: ...ain and obstacles with heights greater than 200 feet Above Ground Level AGL display in yellow and red The GTN 7XX adjusts colors automatically as the aircraft altitude changes 360 Arc View Flight Plan...

Page 47: ...r within 100 ft below the aircraft altitude Red Figure 11 6 Terrain Altitude Color Correlation Unlighted Obstacle Lighted Obstacle Threat Location Indicator Terrain Color Terrain Obstacle Location Ale...

Page 48: ...de without clutter from the basemap Flight plan information airports VORs and other NAVAIDs included in the flight plan are displayed for reference If an obstacle and the projected flight path of the...

Page 49: ...Legend key to toggle the display of theTerrain and Obstacle legend 11 5 5 2 Terrain Page View Select the 120 Arc or 360 rings overlay for the Terrain page with either the 360 or Arc keys from the Menu...

Page 50: ...issued Alert types are shown in the Terrain Alerts Summary with corresponding annunciations and aural messages When an alert is issued annunciations appear on the Terrain page If the page is not displ...

Page 51: ...on Warning White text on red background Caution Black text on yellow background Informational Black text on white background Not Applicable Table 11 7 Terrain Alert Colors and Symbology Alert Type Ale...

Page 52: ...Terrain and Obstacle Clearance Values table When an RTC RLC and or a ROC alert is issued a threat location indicator is displayed on the Terrain page Imminent Terrain Impact ITI Imminent Line Impact I...

Page 53: ...d for alerting based on speed distance and other parameters 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 Height Above Terrain Feet Distance From Destination Airport nm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 PDA Alerting...

Page 54: ...bove the nearest runway threshold elevation if less than 5 NM from the nearest airport Upon descent to this altitude the terrain system issues the aural alert message Five hundred 11 5 6 6 Terrain Not...

Page 55: ...ural and visual annunciations This test can also be manually initiated An aural alert is issued at test completion Terrain system testing is disabled when ground speed exceeds 30 knots Alert Type Aler...

Page 56: ...he term RADAR is an acronym for RAdio Detecting and Ranging Pulsed radar locates targets by transmitting a microwave pulse beam that upon encountering a target is then reflected back to the radar rece...

Page 57: ...29 Precipitation Intensity Levels 12 3 5 2 Thunderstorms Updrafts and downdrafts in thunderstorms carry water through the cloud The more severe the drafts the greater the number and size of the precip...

Page 58: ...ntenna CAUTION In Standby mode the antenna is parked at the center line It is always a good idea to put the radar in Standby mode before taxiing the aircraft to prevent the antenna from bouncing on th...

Page 59: ...lt Status Field Scan Direction Horizontal Operating Mode Tilt Adjustment Range Scale Antenna Stabilization Ground Suppression and WATCH Shading Status Fields Bearing Line Display Figure 12 60 Weather...

Page 60: ...creen The selected mode is available once warm up is complete 1 While on the ground touch MODE 2 In the Weather Radar Mode window touch STANDBY Touch the Desired Mode Figure 12 62 Weather Radar Mode S...

Page 61: ...t WATCH While in horizontal scan mode this feature can be used as a tool to determine areas of possible inaccuracies in displayed intensity due to weakening of the radar energy This weakening is known...

Page 62: ...eavy precipitation beyond the currently displayed range and 80 to 320 NM from the aircraft s present position Weather alert targets appear as colored bands along the outer range ring at the approximat...

Page 63: ...enu touch ACT to toggle ACT 2 To deactivate ACT repeat sequence 12 4 7 5 Turbulence Detection GWX 70 75 80 Only Turbulence Detection activates a feature that detects and displays severe turbulence Tur...

Page 64: ...es the scan angle from Full in increments of 20 40 and 60 in horizontal or vertical scanning 1 While viewing the Weather Radar menu touch Sector Scan to display the Sector Scan Mode window Touch the D...

Page 65: ...ts NOTE A system can be configured for multiple weather products but only one may be selected for viewing in the Weather or map pages at a given time When a weather product is active on the Weather Da...

Page 66: ...access Connext Weather visit flyGarmin com and create a Connext Satellite Services account Be ready to provide the GTN system ID airframe information model tail number and Iridium serial number Garmin...

Page 67: ...tive constraint data VCALC 1 Calculate time to TOD and vertical speed required to reach target altitude at the specified location Trip Planning View DTK DIS ETE ESA and ETA information for a direct to...

Page 68: ...es Create custom reminder messages and set when they will display Checklists Review a built in version of the aircraft checklist Logs Export a flight data log Clean Screen Lock touchscreen controls to...

Page 69: ...nd Speed Mode Depart Time Depart Date Ground Speed Point to Point Flight Plan P POS From To FPL Leg Mode Fuel on Board Fuel Flow Ground Speed Point to Point Flight Plan P POS From To FPL Leg MSL Above...

Page 70: ...ed location This is helpful when you would like to descend to a certain altitude near an airport Once the profile is defined message alerts and additional data can be configured on the Map Page to kee...

Page 71: ...x Index CDI Date Time Com Nav Nearest Airport Keyboard Crossfill Serial No Sys ID SW HW Version Info Database Info SBAS WAAS Manual Offset Arrival Destination Proximity Class B TMA Class C TCA Class D...

Page 72: ...lect CDI scale and ILS CDI capture type Specify time format and local offset Access nearest airport search filtering options Access COM NAV radio settings Select keyboard format Enable crossfilling to...

Page 73: ...DI Scale will be reflected in the annunciation bar at the bottom of the display CDI Scale Selection allows you to define the scale for the course deviation indicator both on the GTN unit s on screen C...

Page 74: ...r defined airports from the nearest airport search Default settings are 0 feet or meters for runway length and any for runway surface type 1 While viewing the System Setup page touch the Nearest Airpo...

Page 75: ...irport Runway Length 4 After selecting the runway length touch the Enter key to save the entered values or touch the Back key to return to the System Setup page without saving a value 5 Touch Include...

Page 76: ...r the nearest stations that are in the database when the unit is receiving a valid position input Station Identifiers with a sign will have more stations associated with this frequency than just the t...

Page 77: ...r the headset An offset setting determines sidetone volume for the COM during radio transmission Controls allow adjustment of the amount that the COM sidetone volume level is offset from the COM recei...

Page 78: ...es Symbols Appendix Index 16 4 5 Keyboard Format NOTE The QWERTY keyboard format is available in software v6 50 and later The GTN 7XX employs two keypad types to serve specific settings and functions...

Page 79: ...Miles SM MPH Fuel1 Gallons GAL Imperial Gallons IG Kilograms KG Liters LT or Pounds LB Nav Angle1 Magnetic True T User u Magnetic Variation Enter numeric value E or W Position Format LAT LON DD D LAT...

Page 80: ...ional Grid MGRS UTM Software v4 10 and later Software v6 50 and later The selected format is used in all locations where position information is available Grid Designator 100 km Square Identifier East...

Page 81: ...essages Symbols Appendix Index Grid Designator Easting Value Northing Value Figure 16 45 Irish National Grid Position Format Detail Easting Value Northing Value Figure 16 46 Swiss National Grid Positi...

Page 82: ...Managing Paired Devices 16 11 2 Pairing a Device New devices can only be paired with the Flight Stream when it is in Pairing Mode The Flight Stream will be in pairing mode when the GTN is navigated t...

Page 83: ...vigation Contact dealer for service VLOC RECEIVER Navigation receiver needs service The nav radio is reporting to the GTN that it needs service The nav radio may continue to function Use GPS based nav...

Page 84: ...e Barometric altitude lost A loss of data from the barometric altitude sensor causes vertical path guidance to become invalid Contact dealer for service WAYPOINT Arriving at wpt name User has configur...

Page 85: ...the Map display 18 1 Map Page Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Airport with hard surface runway s Non Serviced Primary runway shown Airport with hard surface runway s Serviced Primary ru...

Page 86: ...alifies a specific glove for use with the touchscreen Due to differences in finger size glove size and touchscreen between the GTN 6XX and GTN 7XX units the qualification procedure is specific to the...

Page 87: ...ep 4 Repeat step 3 using a gloved hand 5 For each task determine whether the touchscreen response is the same or worse than without the glove 6 Record the results in the applicable table Items that ma...

Page 88: ...Same Worse KONP Same Worse BTG Same Worse Select BTG Same Worse Load Airway Same Worse V23 Same Worse ALFOR Same Worse Load Same Worse Scroll the list of flight plan waypoints up and down using the ar...

Page 89: ...Worse With one finger on the page drag the waypoint list up and down Same Worse With one finger tap and swipe the list up or down Same Worse Back Same Worse Open the Map page Same Worse Graphically Ed...

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