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What does the GTN 6XX manual cover?

This guide covers the operation of the GTN 625, 635, and 650. In general, all models will be referred to as the GTN 6XX, except where there are physical or operational differences.

How do I insert a Datacard?

  1. Insert the datacard in the datacard slot (the label side of the card should face the right edge of the display bezel).
  2. To eject the card, gently press on the datacard to release the spring latch.

How are the GTN 6XX controls operated?

Most of the controls are operated by touching the display. Highlighted icons and keys may be simply touched to make a selection. A list of menu items may be scrolled by touching the screen and retaining pressure while sliding your finger up or down. Map displays may be panned by touching the screen and retaining pressure while sliding your finger in the desired direction. Pinch-to-zoom capability is available in software v6.20 or later.

How do I return to the previous page or exit the current function?

You can return to the previous page or exit the current function by touching the Back key.

How do I quickly return to the Home page?

Quickly return to the Home page by pressing the HOME key. Press and Hold the HOME key to reach the Default Nav page.

What does the Volume knob do?

The Volume knob located in the top left corner of the bezel controls audio volume for the selected Com radio or Nav receiver and other volume levels for external audio input devices that are controlled via the GTN interface, if installed. When the Com radio is active, press the Volume knob momentarily to disable automatic squelch control for the Com radio. When the Nav radio is active, press the Volume knob momentarily to enable/disable the ident tone for the Nav radio.

What are the large and small right knobs used for?

The large right and small right knobs are used for data entry, such as in the Waypoint or Direct-To functions, and to set the frequencies for the NAV/COM radios in units so equipped.

What happens when I press the HOME key?

Pressing the HOME key displays the Home page, the main screen for accessing the GTN features. Pressing and holding the HOME key will open the Default Navigation page from any other page.

What does the Direct-To key do?

The Direct-To key provides access to the direct-to function, which allows you to enter a waypoint and establishes a direct course to the selected destination.

How do I use the touchscreen keys?

Touchscreen keys are placed around the display. The keys vary depending on the page selected. Touch the key to perform the function or access the described information.

What should I expect during system initialization?

During system initialization, test annunciations are displayed. All system annunciations should disappear typically within the first 30 seconds after power-up. Upon power-up, key annunciator lights also become momentarily illuminated on the GTN 6XX display bezel.

What information is displayed on the splash screen?

The splash screen displays the following information:

  • Copyright
  • Database List and System version
  • Instrument Panel Self-Test

What does the System and Database Version page display?

When the System and Database Version page appears, ensure databases are current. Then, touch Continue.

What should I check on the Instrument Panel Self-Test and Fuel Setting page?

When the Instrument Panel Self-Test and Fuel Setting page appears, check to ensure that the CDI/HSI outputs and other displayed data are correct on the external interfaced equipment.

How do I set the fuel values?

  1. Touch each of the Fuel value keys and set the appropriate values as desired. Fuel capacity units are selected on the System – Units page.
  2. When the Fuel on Board value is selected, touch the Full or Tabs keys to display those values after they have been set.
  3. Touch the Set Full/Tabs key to set the fuel values for Fuel Full Capacity and Fuel Tab Capacity. After setting the fuel values, touch the Back and then the Enter keys to return to the Instrument Panel Self Test page.
  4. On the Instrument Panel Self Test page, touch the Fuel Flow key and then use the numeric keypad to set those values. Touch the Enter key after selecting the Fuel Flow values.
  5. After returning to the Instrument Panel Self-Test page and the fuel values have been set, touch the Continue key to advance to the Home page.

How do I manage GTN 6XX system settings?

GTN 6XX system settings are managed on the System page. The following settings can be changed:

  • System Status
  • GPS Status
  • External LRUs
  • Setup
  • Alerts Settings
  • User Fields
  • Units Settings
  • Audio
  • Backlight
  • Connext Setup

How do I access the System Setup Page?

  1. From the Home page, touch System and then Setup.
  2. Touch the Date/Time key. Then, select the desired Time Format and Local Offset by touching the Time Format (12 Hour, 24 Hour, and/or UTC) keys and selecting the appropriate Local Time Offset after touching the Local Offset key.
  3. Touch the Com Channel Spacing key to toggle between 8.33 and 25.0 kHz channel spacing.
  4. For Nearest Airport filtering, touch the Runway Surface key and select the desired type of surface that will appear in the Nearest Airport list.
  5. Touch the Minimum Runway Length key to select the minimum runway length allowed for the Nearest Airport. Selecting 0 feet will show all airports regardless of runway length.
  6. Touch the Crossfill key to enable or disable crossfill with a second GTN unit.
  7. Touch the CDI key. Then, elect the CDI and ILS CDI Capture method with the Selected CDI and ILS CDI Capture keys.

How do I access the Units Settings?

  1. From the Home page, touch System.
  2. Touch the Units key and then the desired item key. Select the desired value.
  3. Continue to select the desired Units values and then touch the Back or HOME key to exit.

How do I access the Alerts Settings Values?

  1. From the Home page, touch System and then Alerts.
  2. Set arrival alerting. Touch the Arrival key. Touch the Proximity key and select the desired value.
  3. Touch the Airspace Alert Options key and select the desired values for alerting.
  4. Continue to select the desired Alerts values and then touch the Back or HOME key to exit.

What information is always synchronized between dual GTN units?

The following Crossfill information is always synchronized between both GTN units:

  • User Waypoints

  • Flight Plan Catalog

  • Alerts (traffic pop-up acknowledgement, missed approach waypoint pop-up acknowledgement, altitude leg pop-up acknowledgement)

  • External sensors (transponder status and commands, synchro heading)

  • System setup:

    • User-defined NAV frequencies to store favorites
    • Date/Time convention
    • Nearest airport criteria
    • Units (Nav angle, Fuel, Temperature)
    • User-defined COM frequencies to store favorites
    • CDI Scale setting
    • ILS CDI Capture setting

What data is crossfilled only if crossfill is turned on by the pilot?

Active navigation (flight plan)

How do I perform a Direct-To a Waypoint?

  1. Press Direct-To.

  2. Touch the Waypoint tab and then select the characters for the desired waypoint.

    OR

  3. Touch Enter or press the small right knob. Text near the small right knob indicates its current function.

How do I perform a Direct-To a Flight Plan Waypoint?

  1. Press Direct-To.
  2. Touch the FPL tab and then the desired Flight Plan waypoint.
  3. Touch Activate.

How do I perform a Direct-To a Nearest Airport?

  1. Press Direct-To.
  2. Touch the Nearest tab and then the desired airport from the Nearest Airport list. Touch the Up or Down keys as needed to show more of the list.
  3. Touch Activate or press the small right knob.

How do I select a Nav/Com frequency using the small and large right rotary knobs?

  1. Turn the large right knob to select the desired megahertz (MHz) value. For example, the “119” portion of the frequency “119.30”.
  2. Turn the small right knob to select the desired kilohertz (kHz) value. For example, the “.30” portion of the frequency “119.30”.
  3. Touch the Com or NAV window to flip/flop the Active and Standby frequencies. You can also press and hold the small right knob to transfer the standby frequency to the active window.

How do I select a Nav/Com frequency using the numeric keypad?

  1. Touch the Standby window. A pull down keypad will appear with the current Standby frequency highlighted.
  2. Touch the numeric keys to add the desired values and touch Enter to accept the displayed value and place it into the Standby window.
  3. Touching the XFER key will place the selected frequency directly into the Active window.

How do I transfer the standby frequency to the active frequency?

  1. Touch the Active (top) frequency window.
  2. Each touch of the Active window will flip/flop the Active and Standby frequencies.

How do I use the remote frequency selection control?

On units configured for remote Com frequency Recall, pressing the remote recall switch will load the next preset Com frequency into the unit’s Standby frequency window. The remote recall switch can be pressed multiple times to scroll the entire preset frequency list through the Standby frequency box (the list will “wrap” from the bottom of the list back up to the top, skipping any empty preset positions).

The standby frequency isn’t activated until a Com FLIP/FLOP switch (either bezel-mounted or remote (COM RMT XFR) is pressed. Remote Frequency Selection only functions on units configured for a remote Com Frequency recall switch.

How do I create a Flight Plan?

  1. From the Home page, touch the Flight Plan key. The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed.
  2. If there is already an Active Flight Plan, touch Menu and then the Delete and OK keys to clear the existing flight plan. If there is not an Active Flight Plan, continue to the next step.
  3. Touch Add Waypoint. Use the alphanumeric keypad to select the Waypoint Identifier for the first leg in your flight plan and then touch Enter.
  4. Touch the next Waypoint Identifier field. Use the alphanumeric keypad to select the Waypoint Identifier for the first leg in your flight plan and then touch Enter.
  5. Continue entering waypoints to complete the flight plan.
  6. Touch the Menu key and then touch Store.
  7. The screen will now display the Flight Plan Catalog and show the new flight plan. Flight plan names are listed by the Departure and Destination waypoints.

How do I select a Visual or Instrument Approach?

  1. Touch the PROC key on the Home page.
  2. Touch the Approach key and then touch the Airport key to select the desired airport if it is not present.
  3. Touch the Approach key, if necessary. Select the desired approach.
  4. Touch the Transition key and then touch the key for the desired transition. Visual approaches do not have selectable transitions.
  5. Touch the Load Approach key to load the approach at the end of the active flight plan. The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed.
  6. Or, touch the Load APPR & Activate key for the flight plan to go Direct-To the selected transition or provide guidance on the final approach course for vectored or visual approaches.

How do I configure User Fields on the Default Navigation display?

  1. While viewing the Default Navigation page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the Configure User Fields key.
  3. Touch the desired user field key to choose the information type. A list of information types will be displayed.
  4. Touch the Data, Function, or Page keys to select the information types.
  5. Touch the Up or Down keys or touch the display and drag your finger to scroll through the list. Touch the desired item to select it or touch the Back key to cancel selection.

How does FastFind predict a waypoint?

FastFind provides a shortcut to the nearest waypoint with an identifier that starts with the typed letters, predicting the pilot’s entry with as little as one key press. FastFind predictions appear in the top right-hand corner of the keypad display. Touching the FastFind field selects the predicted waypoint, and typing continues until the desired waypoint is displayed if the prediction is incorrect.

How do you use FastFind with Waypoint Info?

  1. Use the alphanumeric keypad to begin selecting characters for the desired waypoint.
  2. After selecting the desired waypoint, touch the FastFind key.

When creating a new flight plan or searching for a waypoint, what does the GTN search for?

The GTN searches for waypoints closest to the current GPS position. When adding waypoints in the middle of the flight plan, the GTN searches halfway between the previous and next waypoints. When adding waypoints at the end of the flight plan, the GTN searches for waypoints closest to the last waypoint in the flightplan.

If the aircraft is in KSLE and the last waypoint in the flight plan is “DRK,” what will the GTN search for when typing “K?”

Typing K will result in “KPRC” being displayed as the FastFind prediction because it is the nearest waypoint to “DRK” that starts with “K”.

How do you select a transponder?

  1. Touch the XPDR window and then touch the XPDR key to select the desired transponder.
  2. Touch the XPDR 2 selection to activate Transponder 2. Touch the XPDR 1 selection to activate Transponder 1.

How do you use the IDENT function?

  1. Touch the IDENT key once to reply with an identifying squawk code.
  2. The IDENT key will show a green “ID” in the bottom right corner of the key to indicate active Ident.

How do you select the transponder mode?

  1. Touch the Mode key to allow selection of the transponder mode.
  2. Touch the Up/Down keys or touch the display and drag the display up or down to view the available selections.
  3. Touch the desired Transponder mode to select it and then touch the Enter key.

How do you put the transponder in Standby mode?

  1. Touch the Mode key and select Standby.
  2. Touch the Enter key to place the transponder into Standby mode.

What happens when the transponder is in Standby mode?

The transponder will still be powered but will not transmit information. The active transponder indication and Ident annunciation will be grayed out to show they are disabled.

How do you put the transponder in Ground mode?

  1. Touch the Mode key and select Ground.
  2. Touch the Enter key to place the transponder into Ground mode.

What happens when the transponder is in Ground mode?

Mode S replies will be allowed in Ground mode.

How do you put the transponder in On mode?

  1. Touch the Mode key and select On.
  2. Touch the Enter key for Mode A operation.

What happens when the transponder is in On mode?

The transponder is “On” and will transmit its squawk code when interrogated.

How do you set the transponder to Altitude Reporting?

  1. Touch the Mode key and select Altitude Reporting.
  2. Touch the Enter key for Mode C operation.

What happens when the transponder is in Altitude Reporting mode?

The transponder will be “On” and will transmit its squawk code and altitude when interrogated. An “ALT” annunciation will appear when the squawk code is transmitted.

How do you set the VFR squawk code?

Touch the VFR key to set the VFR squawk code (1200).

How do you select a squawk code?

  1. Touch the transponder squawk code window on the right side of the display.
  2. The XPDR page will be displayed. The Squawk Code value will be active for selection for use by the active Transponder.
  3. Touch the numeric keypad, or use the rotary knobs, to select the desired Squawk Code.
  4. Then, touch Enter.
  5. The selected Squawk Code will be shown in the XPDR window on the right side of the display.

How do you view the ADS-B Control Panel Without Integrated Transponder Control?

  1. Touch the Transponder window to view the ADS-B control panel.
  2. Touch the ADS-B window again to return to the previous display.

How do you view the ADS-B Control Panel With Integrated Transponder Control?

  1. Touch the Transponder window and then the MENU key to view the ADS-B control panel.
  2. Touch the Anonymous Mode key to toggle arming the Anonymous mode.
  3. Touch the Flight ID key to manually set the Flight ID. Use the key pad to select the desired Flight ID and then touch Enter.

How do you enable Extended Squitter (ES) transmissions?

  1. While viewing the Transponder (XPDR) page, touch the Menu key and then the Enable ES key to toggle Extended Squitter Off and On.
  2. Touch the Flight ID key and use the keypad to select a Flight ID and then touch Enter.
  3. After selecting a Flight ID, the selected value will be shown in the Flight ID key.

How can the GTN control the modes of a TCAS II system?

The GTN can control the modes of a TCAS II system through a GTX 3000. The TA Only and TA/RA modes are added to the transponder control panel. Selecting TA Only or TA/RA will command the TCAS into the selected mode. Depending on the aircraft configuration (e.g., on ground), the TCAS may stay in a different mode.

How do you activate Voice Recognition?

To activate Voice Recognition, push and hold the Push-to-Command (PTC) switch while speaking a command. When the Push-to-Command switch is released, the GTN 6XX and/or the audio panel will respond.

How do you adjust the Com radio volume?

Com radio volume is adjusted using the Volume knob. Turn the Volume knob clockwise to increase volume, or counterclockwise to decrease volume. The level will be maintained until changed.

  1. Turn the Volume knob to set the Com volume.
  2. A bar graph showing the relative volume level will indicate the selected level and will disappear a few seconds after releasing the Volume knob.

How do you override the automatic squelch?

To override the automatic squelch, press the Volume knob momentarily. Press the Volume knob again to return to automatic squelch operation. A “SQ” indication appears above the active Com frequency window in the upper left corner of the display when automatic squelch is overridden.

How do you select a Com or Nav frequency using the small and large right knobs?

  1. If the tuning cursor is not currently in the frequency window, press the small right knob momentarily. The Standby frequency will be highlighted to indicate that it is active for editing.
  2. Turn the large right knob to select the desired megahertz (MHz) value. For example, the “118” portion of the frequency “118.30”.
  3. Turn the small right knob to select the desired kilohertz (kHz) value. For example, the “.30” portion of the frequency “118.30”.

How do you select a Com or Nav frequency using the numeric keypad?

  1. Touch the Standby window.
  2. A keypad will appear with the current Standby frequency highlighted.
  3. Touch the numeric keys to add the desired values and touch Enter to accept the displayed value and place it into the Standby frequency window.
  4. Touching the XFER key will place the selected frequency directly into the Active frequency window.

How do you make the standby frequency the active frequency?

  1. Touch the active frequency (top) window.
  2. The Active (top) and Standby frequencies will flip/flop.

How do you select a Com or Nav frequency for a User created frequency, Recent selected frequency, Nearest airport, or from your Flight Plan?

  1. While viewing the numeric keypad touch the Find key. Categories for User, Recent, Nearest, and Flight Plan are available.
  2. Touch Recent, Nearest, Flight Plan, or User. A list of the selected frequency types will be displayed.
  3. Touch the desired frequency to select it and place it into the Standby window.

How do you find recent frequencies?

  1. While viewing the Find results, touch the Recent key. A list of the recently selected frequencies will be displayed.
  2. Touch the desired frequency to select it and place it into the Standby window.

How do you find nearest frequencies?

  1. While viewing the Find results, touch the Nearest key. A list of the nearest airport Com frequencies will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Multiple FREQ key to show the available frequencies.
  3. Touch the Filter key to filter the Nearest List by Airports, FSS, or ARTCC.
  4. Touch the desired Frequency List. Then, touch the desired frequency to load it into the Standby window.
  5. Some frequencies will have more information detail available. Touch the key that shows “More Information”.
  6. More detailed information is shown on the display. Touch the frequency key to load it into the Standby window.

How do you find flight plan frequencies?

  1. While viewing the Find results, touch the Flight Plan key. A list of Com or Nav frequencies associated with the active flight plan will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Multiple FREQ key to show the available frequencies, if present.
  3. Touch the desired frequency to select it and place it into the Standby window.

How do you find user frequencies?

  1. While viewing the Find results, touch the User key. A list of User-created frequencies will be displayed.
  2. Touch the desired frequency to load it into the Standby window.

How can frequencies be entered?

Frequencies can be entered without the leading one and/or trailing zero(s). As a result, the pilot can now touch “2,” “1,” and “5” for 121.50. If a number is pressed that is not valid for the cursor location, the pilot is presented with a confirmation pop-up upon selecting the typed frequency. Frequency entry can be accomplished by typing every digit in the frequency or by leaving off the leading one and/or trailing zero(s). The frequency that will be entered is always displayed in the cursor window.

  1. Touch the Standby frequency field and then touch the 2 key.
  2. Touch the 7 key.
  3. Touch the 2 key.
  4. Touch Enter.

How do you add a new user frequency?

  1. While viewing the numeric keypad touch the Find key on the left side of the display.
  2. Touch the User key.
  3. Touch the Add User Frequency key.
  4. The Add New User Frequency information window will now be displayed. Touch the Name key to select a name for the User frequency.
  5. Touch the lower part of the display to select the desired range of characters. Select the characters from the selected alphanumeric range for the desired name. Touch the Enter key to accept the displayed Name.
  6. Touch the Frequency key and select the characters from the keypad for the desired frequency. Touch the Enter key to accept the displayed frequency.
  7. Touch the Enter key to accept the displayed name and frequency. The new User Frequency will be added to the list. The list can store up to 15 user frequencies.
  8. Touch the Name or Frequency keys to edit the displayed name or frequency, if desired.

How do you quickly tune and activate 121.50 MHz in an emergency?

To quickly tune and activate 121.50, press and hold volume knob or the external remote Com flip-flop key for approximately two seconds.

What happens if the push-to-talk key on the microphone is stuck?

If the push-to-talk key on the microphone is stuck or accidentally left in the keyed position, or continues to transmit after the key is released, the Com transmitter automatically times out (or ceases to transmit) after 30 seconds of continuous broadcasting. You will also receive a “Com push-to-talk key stuck” message as long as the stuck condition exists.

How does remote frequency selection control work?

On units configured for remote Com frequency Recall, pressing the remote recall switch will load the next preset Com frequency into the unit’s Standby frequency box. The remote recall switch can be pressed multiple times to scroll the entire preset frequency list through the Standby frequency box (the list will “wrap” from the bottom of the list back up to the top, skipping any empty preset positions). The standby frequency isn’t activated until a Com flip-flop switch (either remote- or bezel-mounted) is pressed. Remote Frequency Selection only functions on units configured for a remote Com Frequency recall switch.

How do you use Com Frequency Monitoring?

  1. Touch the MON key to listen to the standby frequency. A small “MON” annunciation is displayed to the right of the Standby frequency. A green bar will show on the MON key. When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically to the Active frequency and then switch back to the standby frequency when activity ceases.
  2. The Monitor function is deactivated when you touch the MON key again and the green bar is extinguished.

How is frequency selection performed on the Nav window?

Frequency selection is performed by pressing the small right knob to activate Nav Standby frequency editing and then turning the small and large right knobs or keypad to select the desired frequency.

How is Nav ident enabled?

Nav ident is enabled by pressing the Volume knob when the Nav window is active. When Nav ident is enabled, the ID annunciation will appear in the active Nav window and Morse code tones will be heard. When the Nav function is enabled, the Nav Standby channel window will highlight briefly and then turn to blue text. The Nav Standby frequency will be active for editing for about 30 seconds before the Com Standby frequency becomes active for editing.

How do you select a VOR/localizer/ILS frequency?

  1. Touch the small right knob momentarily to make the Nav Standby frequency value active for editing. The window will be highlighted momentarily.
  2. Turn the large right knob to select the desired megaHertz (MHz) value. For example, the “117” portion of the frequency “117.80”.
  3. Turn the small right knob to select the desired kiloHertz (kHz) value. For example, the “.80” portion of the frequency “117.80”.
  4. Touch the Nav active (top) frequency to make the standby frequency.
  5. The Active (top) and Standby frequencies will switch.

How do you select a Nav frequency for a User-created frequency, Recent selected frequency, Nearest airport, or from your Flight Plan?

  1. While viewing the numeric keypad touch the Find key at the bottom of the display. Categories for User, Recent, Nearest, and Flight Plan are available.
  2. Touch the User, Recent, Nearest, or Flight Plan key.
  3. Touch the desired Nav frequency to select it and place it into the Nav Standby window.

OR

  1. Touch the Filter key to narrow the list by category, such as Airport and VOR, and then select a given frequency.

How do you create a new flight plan?

  1. From the Home page, touch Flight Plan.

  2. If there is already an Active Flight Plan, touch Menu and then the Delete and OK keys to delete the existing active flight plan.

    A single waypoint may be deleted by touching the waypoint and then touching the Remove key.

  3. Touch the Add Waypoint key and select a waypoint identifier with the alphanumeric keypad. Then, touch Enter.

  4. Touch the Add Waypoint key and select the waypoint identifier with the keypad for the next waypoint. Touch Enter.

  5. Or, touch Find, select a category, and then select the waypoint identifier with the keypad. Touch Enter.

  6. Continue adding waypoints as needed.

  7. Touch Menu and then touch Store to store the flight plan in the Catalog. The screen will now display the Flight Plan Catalog and show the new flight plan. Flight plans are listed by the Departure and Destination waypoints.

How do you activate a leg?

  1. On the Waypoint Options menu, touch the desired TO waypoint and then the Activate Leg key to select the TO waypoint as the active leg for navigation.
  2. Touch the OK key to set the selected leg as the Active Leg, or Cancel to not select it.

How do you insert a waypoint before a selected waypoint?

  1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Insert Before key to select a new waypoint before the selected waypoint.
  3. Select a waypoint identifier with the alphanumeric keypad.
  4. Then, touch Enter to confirm the selection or touch Cancel to cancel any changes. The new flight plan will be shown.

How do you insert a new waypoint after the selected waypoint?

  1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Insert After key to select a new waypoint after the selected waypoint.
  3. Select a waypoint identifier with the alphanumeric keypad. Then, touch Enter to confirm the selection, or touch the Cancel key to cancel the operation and return to the Waypoint Options window.

How do you 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 Options list will be displayed.
  2. On the Waypoint Options menu, touch the Remove key and then the OK key to delete the selected waypoint from the active flight plan.

How do you start the Procedures function?

The Load Procedure selection from the Waypoint Options will start the Procedures function.

  1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Load Procedures key to go to the Procedure function for adding procedures to the selected flight plan.

How do you view information about the selected waypoint?

The Waypoint Info option allows you to view information about the selected waypoint.

  1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will be displayed.
  2. One Waypoint Options menu, touch the WPT Info key to view information about the selected waypoint.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the Active Flight Plan page.

How are airways added as legs in flight plans?

Airways may be added as legs in flight plans with any waypoint that is part of an airway, such as a VOR.

  1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired Airway entry waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will then be displayed.
  2. Touch the Load Airway key to select an airway for the selected entry waypoint.
  3. Touch the desired airway to select it.
  4. Scroll through the list and touch the desired exit point from the airway.
  5. Confirm the airway information and then touch Load to insert the selected airway into the flight plan. If changes are desired, touch the Airway or Exit Waypoint keys to select alternate choices.
  6. Touch the Preview key to view the airway waypoints and map preview of the airway.
  7. After loading the airway, it is inserted into the flight plan. The airway waypoints are shown below the Airway key on the display. Touch the airway to make any changes.
  8. Touch the Airway key to display the Airway Options. Make the desired choice or touch Back.
  9. Touch the Collapse All Airways key to collapse the list of points along the airway. Touch the Collapse All Airways key again to toggle the display of airway detail back on.

How are holding patterns added to existing waypoints within the flight plan?

  1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will then be displayed.
  2. Touch the Hold at WPT key to open the Hold at Waypoint dialog window.
  3. Touch the Course key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and the Enter key to select the inbound or outbound course.
  4. Touch the Direction key to select between Inbound or Outbound for the course direction.
  5. Touch the Turn key to select between Left or Right for the turn direction.
  6. Touch the Leg Type key to select between Time or Distance for the leg type.
  7. Touch the Leg Time or Leg Distance key to display the keypad. Use the keypad and the Enter key to select the length of the leg.
  8. Touch the Expect Further Clearance (EFC) key to display the keypad. Use the keypad and the Enter key to select the Expect Further Clearance time for a reminder.
  9. Touch the Load Hold key to add the hold into the flight plan.

How do you remove a hold?

  1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the Hold to be removed. The Hold Options window is displayed.
  2. Touch the Remove key.
  3. Touch the OK key in response to “Remove Holding Pattern?” The holding pattern is removed. To cancel the request, touch the Cancel key.

How are Search and Rescue Patterns added to existing waypoints within the active flight plan?

  1. On the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired waypoint in the flight plan. The Waypoint Options list will then be displayed.
  2. Touch the Load SAR key to open the Search and Rescue Patterns page.
  3. Touch the SAR Pattern key to select between Parallel Track, Sector Search, Expanding Square, or Orbit for the SAR pattern type. The available patterns can be configured by the installer and all of the listed pattern types may not be available.
  4. Touch the Preview key to open a preview of the selected pattern.
  5. Confirm the SAR pattern information and then touch the Load Pattern key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan or touch the Load Pattern & Activate key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan and go direct-to the initial waypoint.
  6. The SAR pattern waypoints are shown below the SAR key on the display. Touch the SAR Pattern key to make any changes.
  7. Touch the SAR key to display the Search & Rescue Options. Make the desired choice or touch the Back key.
  8. Touch the Collapse Search Pattern key to collapse the list of the points along the SAR pattern. Touch the Collapse Search Pattern key again to toggle the display of SAR pattern detail back on.

How do you create a Parallel Track Pattern?

  1. Touch the SAR Pattern key and select Parallel Track as the pattern type.

  2. Touch the INIT TRK key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the initial course.

  3. Touch the INIT Turn key to select between Left or Right as the initial turn direction.

  4. Touch the Leg Length key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the length of the parallel track legs.

  5. Touch the TRK SPCNG key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the desired spacing between the parallel track legs.

  6. Touch the Leg Count key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the desired number of parallel track legs.

  7. Touch the Preview key to open a preview of the selected pattern.

  8. Touch the Load Pattern key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan.

    Or

  9. Touch the Load PTRN & Activate key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan and go direct-to the initial waypoint.

How do you create a Sector Search Pattern?

  1. Touch the SAR Pattern key and select Sector Search as the pattern type.
  2. Touch the INIT TRK key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the initial course.
  3. Touch the INIT Turn key to select between Left or Right as the initial turn direction.
  4. Touch the Leg Length key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the length of the parallel track legs.
  5. Touch the Preview key to open a preview of the selected pattern.
  6. Touch the Load Pattern key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan.
  7. Or, touch the Load PTRN & Activate key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan and go direct-to the initial waypoint.

How do I create a Search and Rescue Expanding Square Pattern?

  1. Touch the SAR Pattern key and select Expanding Square as the pattern type.
  2. Touch the INIT TRK key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the initial course.
  3. Touch the INIT Turn key to select between Left or Right as the initial turn direction.
  4. Touch the TRK SPCNG key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the desired spacing between the parallel track legs.
  5. Touch the Leg Count key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the desired number of legs.
  6. Touch the Preview key to open a preview of the selected pattern.
  7. Touch the Load Pattern key to load the selected pattern to the active flight plan.
  8. Or, touch the Load PTRN & Activate key to load the selected pattern to the active flight plan and go direct-to the initial waypoint.

How do I create an Orbit Pattern?

  1. Touch the SAR Pattern key and select Orbit as the pattern type.
  2. Touch the INIT Turn key to select between Left or Right as the turn direction.
  3. Touch the Radius key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and Enter to select the radius of the orbit pattern.
  4. Touch the Preview key to open a preview of the selected pattern.
  5. Touch the Load Pattern key to load the selected pattern to the active flight plan.
  6. Or touch the Load PTRN & Activate key to load selected pattern to the active flight plan and go direct-to the first waypoint in the pattern.

How do I access the Flight Plan Menu?

Touch the Menu key to access the Flight Plan Menu options: View Catalog, Store Flight Plan, Delete Flight Plan, Preview Flight Plan, Parallel Track, Invert Flight Plan, and Edit Data Fields.

How do I save the Active Flight Plan to the Catalog?

  1. While viewing the Active Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key. The Flight Plan Menu will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Store key to store the current Active Flight Plan into the Catalog. The flight plan will be named by the beginning and ending waypoints.
  3. When a duplicate flight plan is created, the Store key will not be available and the flight plan will be saved with a numeral at the end of the destination waypoint.

How do I reverse the Active flight plan and use it for navigation guidance back to the original departure point?

  1. While viewing the Active Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key. The Flight Plan Menu will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Invert key to invert the current Active Flight Plan.

How do I create a parallel course offset to the left or right of my current flight plan?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key, and then the Parallel Track key.
  2. Touch the Direction key to toggle the Parallel Track to be Left or Right of the current Flight Plan.
  3. Touch the Offset key to select the Parallel Offset from the current Flight Plan. Select the desired distance on the numeric keypad. Touch Enter when finished.
  4. Touch the Activate key. A magenta “-P” indication will appear to the right of the waypoint name on the Active Flight Plan page.

How do I deactivate Parallel Track?

To deactivate Parallel Track, while viewing the Active Flight Plan touch the Menu key. With the Flight Plan Menu displayed, touch the Deactivate PTK key.

How do I edit the Active Flight Plan Page data fields?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key, and then the Edit Data Fields key.
  2. Touch one of the field keys to select from the list.
  3. Touch the Up or Down keys, or touch and drag the list, as needed to scroll through the list. Touch the desired Field Type to set it for the selected field.
  4. Continue as desired for the other fields.

How do I create, edit, activate, delete, and copy flight plans in the Flight Plan Catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key, and then the Catalog key. The list of currently stored flight plans will be displayed.
  2. Touch a flight plan to display the Route Options.
  3. Touch the Route Option key for the desired option to act on the selected flight plan.

How do I activate a flight plan from the catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Activate key and then touch OK. The selected flight plan will be activated.
  3. The Active Flight Plan page will now be displayed.

How do I invert and activate a flight plan from the catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Invert & Activate key and then touch OK. The selected flight plan will be inverted and activated.
  3. The Active Flight Plan page will now be displayed.

How do I preview a flight plan from the catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Preview key. A map view of the flight plan and list of the waypoints will be displayed.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the Flight Plan Catalog.

How do I edit a flight plan from the catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Edit key. The flight plan will be displayed. Make any changes necessary by touching the desired waypoint and using the Waypoint Options.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the Flight Plan Catalog.

How do I copy a flight plan from the catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Copy key. You will be prompted to copy the selected flight plan. Touch OK to create the flight plan copy.
  3. A copy of the selected flight plan will now be listed. If any changes are required for the copy, it can be used as a starting point for a similar flight plan. Use the Edit Route option to make the desired changes.
  4. Touch the Back key to return to the Active Flight Plan.

How do I delete a flight plan from the catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog page, touch the desired flight plan to select it. The Route Options menu will be displayed.
  2. Touch the Delete key and then touch OK.

How can a flight plan be deleted?

A flight plan can be deleted in three ways:

  • Remove a selected flight plan from the catalog.
  • Remove all flight plans from the catalog.
  • Remove all waypoints from the active flight plan.

How do I delete a flight plan from the catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key, and then the View Catalog key. The list of currently stored flight plans will be displayed.
  2. Touch one of the flight plans to select it.
  3. Touch Delete and then the OK key. The selected flight plan will be removed from the Catalog.

How do I delete all flight plans from the catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan Catalog, touch the Menu key to open the Flight Plan Catalog Menu.
  2. Touch Delete All to remove all flight plans in the catalog.
  3. Touch Delete Pending to remove all flight plans pending preview in the catalog.

How do I delete the active flight plan?

  1. While viewing the Active Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key, and then the Delete Flight Plan key.
  2. Touch OK to clear the waypoints from the Active Flight Plan. The flight plan will not be removed from the Catalog.

How do I preview the Active Flight Plan?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key, and then the Preview key. A preview of the Active Flight Plan will be shown.
  2. Touch the Back key to return to the Active Flight Plan page.

How do I preview a Flight Plan in the Catalog?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key, and then the Catalog key. The list of currently stored flight plans will be displayed.
  2. Touch the desired flight plan. The Route Options will now be displayed.
  3. Touch the Preview key to display a preview of the selected flight plan.
  4. Touch the Back key to return to the Flight Plan Catalog.

How do I import flight plans into the GTN from supported Apps?

  1. On the portable device, select the option to send a flight plan to the GTN. The GTN MSG key will appear and begin to flash.
  2. Pressing the MSG key will open the message page with a message regarding the flight plan import and a key showing how many flight plans are ready to preview.
  3. Touch the New FPL key to open the flight plan preview page when only one flight plan is imported, or the flight plan catalog when more than one flight plan is imported.
  4. Selecting a flight plan in the catalog that is “Pending Preview” will slide out a menu to preview or delete the flight plan. Once the flight plan has been previewed and then stored or activated, the other Route Options in the menu will be available.

What should I do if the GTN is unable to import a flight plan due to errors in the flight plan or a full catalog?

The pilot will be alerted with a system message.

What should I do if an imported flight plan contains any errors?

Pop-up messages will be displayed alerting the pilot of the issues and the resulting changes to the flight plan.

How do I import flight plans with a Datacard?

  1. While viewing the Flight Plan page, touch the Menu key and then the Catalog key to display the Flight Plan Catalog.
  2. An Import key will be present in the menu bar when flight plans are present on the datacard. Touch the Import key to open a pop-up with a list of the file names of the flight plans on the datacard.
  3. Select the desired flight plan to import.
  4. Press Store to save the flight plan to the catalog. Press Activate to make the imported flight plan the active route.

What happens if the GTN is unable to import a flight plan from a datacard due to errors?

The pilot will immediately be alerted with a pop-up.

How do I use the Direct-To function to quickly set a course to any waypoint?

  1. Press the Direct-To key.
  2. Select Waypoint, FPL, or NRST APT.
  3. If a specific course is necessary, touch the Course To key.
  4. Use the numeric keypad to select the course and then touch the Enter key.
  5. Touch the desired waypoint and touch the Activate key or press the small right knob.
  6. The Map page will now be displayed with the new Direct-To course.

How do I remove a Direct-To Course?

  1. Press the Direct-To key to display the Direct-To page.
  2. Touch the Remove key.
  3. Navigation will now return to the active flight plan.

How do I set a Direct-To course to any waypoint selected on the Map page?

  1. On the Map page, touch the map at the location intended to be the Direct-To waypoint.
  2. Press the Direct-To key.
  3. Touch the Activate key or press the small right knob to activate the selection.

How do I create a user-defined hold as part of a Direct-To to any waypoint?

  1. Press the Direct-To key to display the Direct-To page.
  2. Touch the Hold key. The Direct-To Hold page is displayed.
  3. Touch the Course key to open the keypad. Use the keypad and the Enter key to select the inbound or outbound course.
  4. Touch the Direction key to select between Inbound or Outbound for the course direction.
  5. Touch the Turn key to select between Left or Right for the turn direction.
  6. Touch the Leg Type key to select between Time or Distance for the leg type.
  7. Touch the Leg Time or Leg Distance key to display the keypad. Use the keypad and the Enter key to select the length of the leg.
  8. Touch the EFC key to display the keypad. Use the keypad and the Enter key to select the Expect Further Clearance time for a reminder.
  9. Touch the Load Hold key to accept the hold parameters and return to the Direct-To page.
  10. Touch the Hold Activate key or press the small right knob to activate the selection.

How do I create a search and rescue pattern as part of a Direct-To?

  1. Press the Direct-To key to display the Direct-To page.
  2. Touch the SAR key. The Direct-To Search and Rescue Patterns page is displayed.
  3. Touch the SAR Pattern key to select between Parallel Track, Sector Search, Expanding Square, or Orbit for the SAR pattern type.
  4. Touch the Preview key to open a preview of the selected pattern.
  5. Confirm the SAR pattern information and then touch the Load Pattern key to accept the SAR parameters and return to the Direct-To page.
  6. Touch the SAR Activate key or press the small right knob to activate the selection.

How do I select a Departure?

  1. Touch the PROC key on the Home page and then touch the Departure key to display the Departure list.
  2. If necessary, touch the Airport key and enter the departure airport. Touch the key for the desired Departure.
  3. Touch the key for the desired Transition.
  4. Touch the key for the desired Runway, if necessary.
  5. After selecting the runway, the Departure page will be displayed.
  6. Touch the Preview key to view the Departure.
  7. Touch the Load Departure key. The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed.
  8. Remove a departure or select a new one by touching the Departure key and selecting the desired choice.

How do I select an Arrival?

  1. Touch the PROC key on the Home page to display the Procedures page and then touch the Arrival key to display the Arrival page.
  2. If necessary, touch the Airport key to select a new airport. Touch the Arrival key to display the Arrival list for the selected airport.
  3. Touch the desired Arrival from the Arrival list for the selected airport.
  4. Touch the Transition key and then touch the key for the desired transition.
  5. Touch the key for the desired Runway, if necessary. The completed Arrival page will be displayed.
  6. Touch the Preview key. A preview of the Arrival and the Sequence List will be displayed.
  7. Touch the Load Arrival key to insert the arrival into the flight plan. The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed.

How do I select an Approach?

  1. Touch the PROC key on the Home page. The Approach, Arrival, and Departure fields will be dashed until a selection is made.
  2. Touch the Approach key on the Procedures page to select an approach for the destination airport. Confirm that the intended airport is shown or touch the Airport key and select the desired airport.
  3. Touch the Approach key on the Procedures-Approach page and then touch the key for the desired approach. Selections are listed according to approach type: instrument first, visual second.
  4. After selecting the approach for the destination airport, the approach overview will be displayed.
  5. Touch the Transition key and then touch the key for the desired transition. The selected Transition will be shown in white on the Procedure page Approach diagram. Unselected Transitions will be shown in gray.
  6. If desired, touch the Channel/ID key, then use the numeric keypad to select the channel number, and then touch the Enter key. The Channel and ID are typically loaded automatically if they are present.
  7. Touch the Preview key.
  8. Touch the Load Approach key. The Active Flight Plan page will be displayed. The approach waypoints are placed at the end of the flight plan and the unit will automatically sequence to them after the en route waypoints.
  9. Touch the Load APPR & Activate key, which makes the active leg Direct-To the selected transition waypoint, or for Vector approaches to activate a leg that is an extended final approach course. You can also “activate” the selected procedure on the Procedures page, if the approach is not activated on this page.

How do I fly the Missed Approach?

  1. When the MAP is reached, a pop-up will appear.
  2. Touch the Remain Suspended key to continue with sequencing suspended or touch Activate GPS Missed Approach for guidance to the Missed Approach Hold Point.

How do I fly an Approach with a Hold?

The Default NAV Page and Flight Plan Page displays a timer or distance, as appropriate, during the holding pattern. Use this timer or distance to fly the outbound portion of the holding pattern. (The holding pattern is displayed on the Map Page and indicated as the active leg on the Default NAV and Active Flight Plan pages.).

How do I fly a DME Arc Approach?

Approaches that contain DME arcs are supported. The GTN will provide guidance (left / right) relative to the arc. If you wish to activate the DME arc leg manually, the aircraft must be near the arc.

How do I fly ILS Approaches (GTN 650 Only)?

Precision ILS approaches can be performed with the built-in VLOC (VOR/ localizer/glideslope) receivers. The GPS receiver can be used for guidance prior to reaching the final approach fix, but once there, the proper frequency must be selected on the VLOC window (right side of screen) and the CDI output set to “VLOC”.

How do I fly the LPV Approach?

  1. Within 31 NM of the destination, the GTN switches from en route mode to terminal mode and the CDI scale transitions from 2.0 to 1.0 NM, full scale deflection.
  2. As you approach the IAF, a waypoint message appears on the bottom of the screen.
  3. As the distance (DIST) to the IAF approaches zero, the message is replaced by a turn advisory that counts down 10 seconds prior to the turn.
  4. As you approach the FAF, the GTN will begin to automatically rescale in an angular fashion. This will allow the LPV approach to be flown in an identical fashion to a standard ILS. At 2.0 NM from the FAF, CDI scaling is tightened from 1.0 NM to the angular full scale deflection (typically the angular full-scale deflection is 2.0°, but will be as defined for the approach).
  5. Sixty seconds prior to reaching the FAF, the unit will check the required Horizontal Alarm Limit (HAL) and Vertical Alarm Limit (VAL) to ensure the GPS position integrity is within limits to complete the LPV precision approach.
  6. Capture the glideslope as you would an ILS glideslope.

How does the GTN switch from en route mode to terminal mode?

Within 30 NM of the destination, the GTN switches from en route mode to terminal mode and the CDI scale transitions from 2.0 to 1.0 NM, full scale deflection.

What messages appear as you approach the IAF?

As you approach the IAF, a turn direction message appears on the bottom of the screen. As the distance (DIST) to the IAF approaches zero, the message is replaced by a time to turn advisory that counts down 10 seconds prior to the turn.

What happens as you approach the FAF?

As you approach the FAF, the GTN will begin to automatically rescale in an angular fashion. This will allow the LP approach to be flown in the same fashion as a standard localizer approach. At 2.0 NM from the FAF, CDI scaling is tightened from up to either 2° or 0.3 NM, full scale deflection, whichever is smaller. Sixty seconds prior to reaching the FAF, the GTN will check the required Horizontal Alarm Limit (HAL) to ensure the GPS position integrity is within limits to complete the LP non-precision approach. In the event the HAL limits are exceeded, the approach will be downgraded, when available, indicated by “LNAV” on the moving map, otherwise the approach will be aborted. A message will note that the approach is downgraded and the NAV indicator will be flagged until the message is viewed. You may continue the approach using LNAV non-precision minimums if there are LNAV minimums for this approach. In the rare event the GPS HAL limits cannot meet non-precision limits, the GTN will notify the pilot with a message to abort the approach. The GTN will revert to terminal limits of 1.0 NM to support navigation to the missed approach. If the approach is indicating an LP +V, it is possible that the advisory vertical guidance could be removed without annunciation due to the vertical guidance not being within tolerances. This does not constitute a downgrade, and the approach can still be flown to LP minimums.

What should you do as you cross the FAF?

As you cross the FAF, the destination sequences to the MAP. With the needle on the external CDI (or HSI) centered, fly toward the MAP, observing the altitude minimums dictated by the approach plate.

What will you see when viewing the Map Page?

When viewing the Map Page, you’ll note that the final course segment is displayed in magenta (the active leg of the flight plan always appears in magenta).

What happens as you approach the MAP?

As you approach the MAP, a waypoint message (“Arriving at Waypoint”) appears on the bottom of the screen.

What should you do at the MAP?

At the MAP initiate the missed approach, if necessary. Once the GTN crosses the MAP, sequencing will be suspended. Prepare the aircraft for missed approach operation. Touch the Unsuspend key to sequence to the Missed Approach procedure.

What should you do after initiating a missed approach?

Fly the guidance provided by the GTN to the MAHP and hold.

What should you do for missed approaches with heading legs?

For missed approaches with heading legs, fly manually until the first active course leg is reached.

How is an LP approach flown?

An LP approach is flown similarly to an LNAV approach, except the precision is greater as it utilizes the SBAS accuracy. It has similar lateral accuracy as an LPV approach. Angular scaling is similar to a localizer approach. Most LP approaches have step down altitudes associated with them. The approach still results in an MDA and missed approach point. If the approach is indicated as LP +V, advisory vertical guidance will be provided. This does not change how the approach should be flown, and the pilot is still responsible for descending to the correct altitude at each step down. The approach still results in an MDA and missed approach point.

How does the GTN generate visual approaches and what do they provide?

The GTN generates visual approaches, providing advisory horizontal and optional vertical guidance for the selected runway. Advisory guidance aids in the performance of a stabilized approach and ensures the aircraft is in line with the destination runway.

What are the three different methods for loading and activating visual approaches?

  • Method 1: Select the Visual key on the map. When the aircraft is within 10 NM of the destination airport the Visual key displays.
  • Method 2: Select the Visual key located on the left edge of the screen. This key appears when a visual approach supported airport is selected on the map during pan mode.
  • Method 3: Visual approaches load from the PROC – Approach page or the Airport Info – Procedures tab (similar to published instrument approaches).

What happens after a visual approach loads?

After a visual approach loads, a confirmation pop-up prompts, detailing the glidepath angle (GPA) and threshold crossing height (TCH) when vertical guidance is available. When unavailable it reads, “NO VERTICAL GUIDANCE".

What does the availability of vertical guidance advisories for visual approaches depend on?

The availability of vertical guidance advisories for visual approaches is dependent on terrain and obstacle obstructions along the approach path. If no known obstructions are within the approach path, vertical guidance is provided to a maximum distance of 28 NM from the runway. If there are known obstructions further than 3 NM, but within the 28 NM maximum distance from the runway along the approach, vertical guidance is limited to the approach path portion after crossing the known obstructions. This is indicated by the shortened magenta line on the map after loading the approach. If obstructions are within 3 NM to the runway, along the approach path, advisory vertical guidance is not provided. Lateral guidance is always provided for visual approaches.

How is published data used to determine the visual approach GPA and TCH for the selected runway?

Published data is used to determine the visual approach GPA and TCH for the selected runway. If no published data is available, the default is 3° GPA and 50 FT TCH.

What should you remember for all procedures?

  • The GTN 6XX Map page is designed to complement your printed approach plates and vastly improve situational awareness throughout the approach. However, you must always fly an approach as it appears on the approach plate.
  • The active leg (or the portion of the approach currently in use) is depicted in magenta on the Map Page. As you fly the approach, the GTN 6XX automatically sequences through each leg of the approach unless “SUSP” appears at the annunciation bar at the bottom of the display. “SUSP” indicates that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints is suspended on the current leg and normally appears at holding patterns and upon crossing the missed approach point (MAP), for Climb to Altitude legs, and for Hold to Altitude legs.
  • For roll steering autopilots: roll steering is terminated when approach mode is selected on the autopilot and is available once the missed approach is initiated.
  • If Vectors-to-Final is activated while on the “FROM” side of the FAF, automatic waypoint sequencing is suspended and the SUSP annunciation will appear. Automatic waypoint sequencing will resume once the aircraft is on the “TO” side of the FAF and within full-scale deflection.
  • For all procedures, make sure to check the runway, transition, and all waypoints.
  • Most legs are “TO” legs on which the TO/FROM flag on the CDI indicates “TO” and the Distance field on the flight plan decreases as you navigate along the leg. However, some procedures include legs which are “FROM” legs. On these legs, the TO/FROM flag on the CDI indicates “FROM” and the Distance field on the flight plan increases as you navigate the leg. “FROM” legs are typically found on procedure turns and on some missed approach procedures.
  • Not all autopilots will follow guidance when on a heading leg using NAV, GPSS, or APR mode on the autopilot. Heading legs for procedures can be identified by “HDG XXX°” in white on the Flight Plan page, as well as the procedure chart indicating that the aircraft must fly a particular heading. Certain autopilots will revert to a “Roll Only” or “Wings Level” mode on these leg types and the pilot must engage the heading (HDG) mode of the autopilot and set the heading bug appropriately in order to use the autopilot on these legs.

What should you remember for Localizer or VOR-based Approaches?

  • The default factory setting allows the CDI output to automatically switch from the GPS receiver to the LOC receiver. This may be changed to manual in some installations. If the “ILS CDI Selection” setting is changed to “Manual,” you must determine when to select “GPS” or “VLOC” guidance during the approach. Remember, “VLOC” is required for the final course segment from the Final Approach Fix (FAF) to the MAP.

  • If the CDI output has not automatically switched from GPS to ILS upon reaching the FAF, you must manually switch to the VLOC receiver by touching the CDI key. Verify that “VLOC” is displayed.

  • Automatic switching of CDI output is available for ILS, localizer, SDF and LDA approaches. Automatic CDI switching is not available for backcourse approaches or VOR approaches.

  • When flying an approach with the autopilot-coupled, you must monitor system functions at all times and verify that the autopilot and external CDI (or HSI) switch to the VLOC receiver with sufficient time to capture and track the approach course. Switching to “VLOC” late in the approach may not provide the autopilot enough time to respond and intercept the approach course prior to the FAF (depending upon the performance characteristics of your autopilot and aircraft).

  • When an ILS or VOR approach is first selected or executed, the frequency is automatically checked. If the frequency is incorrect, you will receive a message and you must place the correct ILS or VLOC frequency in the active frequency field.

  • When flying a localizer-based approach (other than backcourse) with automatic CDI switching enabled:

    1. “GPS” guidance may be used while flying outbound and on the initial portion of the procedure turn.
    2. “VLOC” guidance is used on the remainder of the approach from the time you turn inbound on the procedure turn.
    3. The localizer frequency must be active to use “VLOC” guidance at the MAP.

  • When flying a localizer-based approach with automatic CDI switching disabled:

    1. You may select “VLOC” guidance at any point on the approach prior to reaching the FAF.
    2. The localizer frequency must be active to use “VLOC” guidance.

How do you enable autopilot outputs for the King KAP140/KFC225?

Autopilot outputs for the King KAP140/KFC225 autopilots are activated manually by the pilot after being prompted during the approach procedure. After enabling outputs, the GTN 6XX will provide guidance information consistent with what the autopilot expects (i.e., angular CDI scaling and glideslope capture for an LPV or other vertically guided GPS approach).

How can the Waypoint Info function be reached?

The Waypoint Info page can be reached from the Home page, selected from a flight plan, or selected from the Nearest page.

How do you select a waypoint?

  1. Touch the Waypoint Info key and then touch the desired waypoint type (Airport, INT, VOR, etc).
  2. Touch the waypoint identifier.
  3. The waypoint identifier selection page will be shown and the waypoint identifier field will be active for selection. Touch the required keys on the alphanumeric keypad to select the desired waypoint identifier and then touch the Enter key.
  4. The selected waypoint will be the selected Airport Identifier.

How do you display available information for the airport?

  1. While viewing the Waypoint Info page, touch the Airport key.
  2. Touch the Info key to display available information for the airport.

The upper part of the page shows the airport identifier and type, name, city and region, the lat/lon coordinates of the airport, and the bearing (and direction arrow) and distance to the airport from your present position. The center area shows the airport elevation, fuel availability, and time zone.

How do you view a map of the airport and surrounding area?

  1. Touch the Preview key to view a map of the airport and surrounding area.
  2. Use the In and Out keys to zoom in and out on the Preview map.
  3. You may touch the map window and while pressing the display drag your finger to move the map view.

How do you view NOTAMs available for the selected airport?

  1. Touch the NOTAMs key on the Airport Waypoint Info page to view NOTAMS available for the selected airport.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional information, as needed.

How do you view details about procedures for the selected airport?

  1. Touch the Procedures key to view details about procedures for the selected airport.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional procedures, as needed.
  3. Touch one of the procedure keys to select it for the Procedures function.

How do you view information about the available runways for the selected airport?

  1. Touch the Runways key to view information about the available runways for the selected airport. The runway identifiers, surface type, lighting with Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL) frequency, runway size, and traffic pattern direction are shown.
  2. Touch the Runway key to select a runway from the list. Touch the desired runway to select it.
  3. Touch the PCL key to load the PCL frequency into the Com Standby location.

How do you view details about available frequencies for the selected airport?

  1. Touch the FREQ key to view details about available frequencies for the selected airport.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional frequencies, as needed. A “c” symbol in a white circle will appear next to frequencies that also function as the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF).
  3. Touch the Frequency key next to the frequency name to load it as the Com or Nav standby frequency, depending on frequency type.
  4. Some frequencies have more information available and will indicate that below the frequency name.

How do you view textual METARs, City Forecast, and TAF weather information available for the selected airport?

  1. Touch the WX Data key on the Airport Waypoint Info page to view textual METARs, City Forecast, and TAF weather information available for the selected airport.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the Weather page information.

How do you view any information available for the selected helipad?

  1. Touch the Helipads key on the Airport Waypoint Info page to view any information available for the selected helipad. Helipad information may not be complete or consistent due to the data available from the 3rd party sources.

How do you view a list of the visual reporting points that are located near the selected airport?

  1. Touch the NRST VRPs tab on the Airport Waypoint Info page to view a list of the visual reporting points that are located near the selected airport.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional information, as needed.

How do you select another Waypoint?

Select another Waypoint by touching the Waypoint Identifier key, entering the characters for the desired name with the alphanumeric keypad, and then touching the Enter key. You may also search through the list by touching the Find key and then choosing from the existing list of waypoints by touching the desired waypoint from the list.

How do you view the Intersection area map?

  1. While viewing the Waypoint Info page, touch the Intersection key.
  2. Touch Preview and then use the In and Out keys to zoom in and out on the map. You may touch the map window and while lightly pressing the display, drag your finger to move the map view.

How do you view the VOR area map?

  1. While viewing the Waypoint Info page, touch the VOR key.
  2. Touch Preview and then use the In and Out keys to zoom in and out on the map. You may touch the map window and while lightly pressing the display, drag your finger to move the map view.
  3. Touch the Frequency key next to load it as the Nav standby frequency.

How do you view the VRP area map?

  1. While viewing the Waypoint Info page, touch the VRP key.
  2. Use the In and Out keys to zoom in and out on the map. You can touch the map window and while lightly pressing the display, drag your finger to move the map view.

How do you view the NDB area map?

  1. While viewing the Waypoint Info page, touch the NDB key.
  2. Touch Preview and then use the In and Out keys to zoom in and out on the map. You may touch the map window and while pressing the display lightly drag your finger to move the map view.

How do you select another Waypoint?

Select another Waypoint by touching the Waypoint Identifier key, entering the characters for the desired name with the alphanumeric keypad, and then touching the Enter key. You may also search through the list by touching the Find key and then choosing from the existing list of waypoints by touching the desired waypoint from the list.

How do you select a User Waypoint by Name?

  1. While viewing the User Waypoint page, touch the User Waypoint Name.
  2. Use the keypad to select the characters for the name and then touch Enter.

How do you select a User Waypoint from a List?

  1. While viewing the Waypoint Info page, touch the User WPT key.
  2. Touch the View List key and then use the Up and Down keys to view the waypoints on the list.

How do you edit a User Waypoint?

  1. Select the desired User Waypoint and touch the Edit key.
  2. Touch the key for the desired information and make changes as needed.

How do you delete a User Waypoint?

  1. Select the desired User Waypoint and touch the Delete key.
  2. Touch the OK key to confirm deleting the selected waypoint.

How do you delete all User Waypoints?

  1. While viewing the Wapoint Info page, touch the User Waypoint Key.
  2. Touch the View List key and then touch the Menu key to open the User Waypoints Menu.
  3. Touch the Filter key to select which type of user waypoints to delete: All, Basic, or Mark On Target.
  4. Touch the Delete All key to delete all of the user waypoints.

How do you create a new user waypoint?

Simply enter its name (identifier) and position, or reference another waypoint by radial and distance.

How do you create a waypoint?

  1. From the Waypoint Info page, touch the Create Wpt key.
  2. Touch the User Identifier key.
  3. Use the alphanumeric keypad to make the waypoint name (up to six characters) and then touch the Enter key.
  4. Touch the Comment key to add a short comment for the new waypoint.
  5. To u c h t h e Po s i t i o n ke y a n d t h e n L a t / L o n , Radial/Radial, or Radial/Distance to assign the type. See the following instructions for more detail.
  6. If desired, touch the Temporary? key to create the waypoint for only temporary use. Temporary waypoints will be removed when the power is cycled.
  7. When finished with all selections, touch the Create key to create the new waypoint.

What happens if an external Mark On Target (MOT) switch is installed?

If an external Mark On Target (MOT) switch is installed, pressing that switch will result in the creation of a User waypoint called MOTxxx at the point in space where the MOT switch was pushed. The waypoints are created in increasing numeric order up to number 999, at which point they will start replacing existing waypoints at the beginning of the list. When a Mark on Target waypoint is created, it may not be immediately visible on the moving map page because the ownship icon will be directly on top of the waypoint. Creation of the waypoint can be verified by changing zoom scales on the map or viewing the User Waypoints page.

How do you create a waypoint location based on LAT/LON?

  1. From the Create User Waypoint page, touch the Position key and then the LAT/LON key. Next, touch the Latitude/ Longitude value key.
  2. The Lat/Lon coordinate values will be highlighted. Touch the Lat or Lon key to toggle selection of the hemisphere values and highlight the selected value. The Large knob may also be used for cursor movement and characters selected with the Small knob. Use the Large knob to backspace or move the cursor to the left.
  3. Touch the desired hemisphere keys to select the desired values. After selecting the hemisphere value, the cursor will advance to the first character of the adjacent numeric value for selection. Even when the hemisphere values are highlighted, touching a valid numeric key will always place the cursor at the first numeric value. The Large knob may also be used for cursor movement and characters are selected with the Small knob.
  4. As each value is selected, the cursor will advance to the next character. Touch the necessary key for the desired values.
  5. When finished with the Lat/Long selections, touch the Enter key.
  6. When finished with all selections, touch the Create key to create the new waypoint.

How do you create a waypoint location based on two radials?

  1. From the Create User Waypoint page, touch the Position key and then the Radial/Radial key.
  2. Touch a Ref Wpt key and use the alphanumeric keypad to select the desired identifier.
  3. Touch the upper Radial key and use the numeric keypad to select the desired value.
  4. Touch the Enter key.
  5. When finished with all selections, touch the Create key to create the new waypoint.

How do you create a waypoint location based on radial and distance?

  1. From the Create User Waypoint page, touch the Position key and then the Radial/Distance key.
  2. From the Create User Waypoint page, touch the Ref Wpt key and use the alphanumeric keypad to select the desired identifier.
  3. Touch the Radial key and use the numeric keypad to select the desired value.
  4. Touch the Distance key and use the numeric keypad to select the desired value.
  5. Touch the Enter key.
  6. Touch the Create WPT key to save the new waypoint.

How do you import user waypoints (Datacard)?

  1. Insert a datacard with the User waypoints into the the GTN.

  2. From the Waypoint Info page, touch the Import Waypoints key.

  3. Touch OK to acknowledge the pop-up to import all of the user waypoints in the file.

  4. The pilot is informed of the status of the user waypoint import via one of the following system messages:

    • USER WAYPOINT IMPORT – User waypoints were imported successfully. All user waypoints were imported successfully.
    • USER WAYPOINT IMPORT – User waypoint import failed. User waypoint import failed due to improper file format.
    • USER WAYPOINT IMPORT – User waypoint import failed. User waypoint database is full. User waypoint catalog is full and the requested user waypoints could not be imported.
    • USER WAYPOINT IMPORT – User waypoints imported successfully – existing waypoints reused. User waypoints imported and existing waypoints are used instead of creating duplicate waypoints. This occurs when a waypoint to be imported is within 0.001° latitude and longitude of an existing user waypoint (roughly a few hundred feet, depending on latitude).

What information can the Map page display?

  • Airports, NAVAIDs, airspace, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.) with names
  • Wind direction and speed
  • Icons for enabled map features
  • Aircraft icon (with the nose representing present position)
  • Nav range ring
  • Flight plan legs
  • Topography scale
  • Topography data
  • NEXRAD (or Precip) Weather (Opt.)
  • Terrain Overlay
  • Traffic Overlay
  • Fuel range ring (software v6.00 or later)
  • Track vector (SW v6.20 or later)

How do you modify and control the information displayed on the Map page?

The Map Menu provides the ability to modify and control the information displayed on the Map page.

What does the Map Menu provide the ability to do?

  • Map Overlays are selected to overlay various types of information over the base map.
  • Map Setup modifies the display of other map features.
  • Map User Fields determines whether or not the fields in the corners of the Map page are displayed and the data shown in each corner.
  • Map Detail lets you control the amount of information displayed at different map ranges.
  • Restore Defaults lets you start all over again with the default values for Map User Fields.

How do you reach the Map page and access its settings?

  1. From the Home page, touch Map to reach the Map page, and then touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the key for the desired option to access its settings.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the Map page. Any changes made will be retained until changed.

What are Map Overlays?

Map Overlays are layers of information that are referenced to geographic location and are overlayed on the base map. A green bar will appear below the Map Overlay key text when the overlay is selected, except for Airways and NEXRAD.

What is the display priority of data overlaid on the map (from highest to lowest)?

1 – Traffic 2 – Ownship 3 – Flight Plan 4 – TAWS Alerts 5 – Stormscope 6 – Obstacles 7 – Fuel Range Ring 8 – TFRs 9 – Freezing Levels 10 – Cell Movement 11 – Lightning 12 – METARs 13 – Winds Aloft 14 – SIGMETs 15 – AIRMETs 16 – Cyclone Warning 17 – County Warning 18 – PIREPs 19 – AIREPS 20 – City Forecast 21 – Surface Analysis 22 – Airspace 23 – Waypoints 24 – Airways 25 – Turbulence 26 – Icing Potential 27 – Echo Tops 28 – NEXRAD 29 – Cloud Tops 30 – IR Satellite 31 – SafeTaxi 32 – Terrain 33 – Base Map 34 – Topo

How do you select whether the colored topographical features are displayed?

  1. While viewing the Map Menu, touch Map Overlays key, and then the TOPO Map Overlay key to toggle the Topo setting.
  2. When the Topo Map Overlay is toggled off, all topographic color features are removed.

How do you select the airways that are shown on the Map page?

  1. While viewing the Map Menu, touch Map Overlays key, and then the Airways Map Overlay key to select the Airways viewed. Selections are: Off, Low, High, and All.
  2. Low Airways are shown as gray lines. High Airways are shown as green lines.

How do you select whether Terrain Data is shown on the Map page?

  1. While viewing the Map Menu, touch Map Overlays key, and then the Terrain Map Overlay key to toggle the view of Terrain data.
  2. The colors of the terrain are referenced to your aircraft altitude.

How do you display NEXRAD Precip weather information overlayed on the Map page?

While viewing the Map Menu, touch the NEXRAD Map Overlay key to toggle the view of NEXRAD weather data.

How do you show the menu for selecting a StormScope radar weather data display mode?

  1. While viewing the Map Menu, touch the StormScope Map Overlay key to show the menu for selecting a StormScope radar weather data display mode: Cell, Strike, Off, or Clear Strikes. Touch the desired function.
  2. StormScope data displays on the Map page.

How do you select whether Traffic data is shown on the Map page?

While viewing the Map Menu, touch the Traffic Map Overlay key to toggle the view of Traffic data.

How is the Map page customized?

The Map page is customized by selecting groups from the Map Menu. The Map Menu groups include choices for Map, Aviation, Land, Airspace, Traffic, and Weather groups depending on the installed equipment of a given aircraft. Each group has a list of options that vary with the group.

How do you display the Map Setup page?

  1. While viewing the Map page, touch the Menu key. Then, touch the Map Setup key. The Map Setup page will be displayed.
  2. Touch the desired Map Setup Group tab (Map, Aviation, Land, Airspace, Traffic, or Weather) to display the set of group options.
  3. Touch the desired group key. A list of options for the selected group will be shown (i.e., Map – Orientation, North Up Above, Auto Zoom, etc.). Touch the Up or Down keys as needed to scroll through the list.
  4. Touch the key for the selected option.
  5. Touch the Restore Defaults key to return to the original default values for the selected option.

What does the Map option define?

The Map option defines the behavior and display of information on the Map page such as: Orientation, North Up Above, Auto Zoom, Nav Range Ring, Topo Scale, Obstacle Range, and Restore Defaults.

How do you set the orientation of the Map page?

The Map Orientation selection sets the orientation of the Map page. Selections are North Up, Track Up, and Heading Up.

What does the North Up Above option allow you to do?

The North Up Above option allows you to select the map range where at and above the selected value the Map Orientation will automatically change to North Up as a default.

What does the Visual Approach Selector option allow you to do?

This option allows you to select the range at which the Visual Approach Selector becomes active. When the aircraft is within a specified distance of the destination airport, the Visual key automatically appears in the bottom left corner of the map. Any values displaying in this area are obscured while the key is active. To disable this feature, select OFF.

What will the Auto Zoom feature do with a valid flight plan?

With a valid flight plan, the Auto Zoom feature will automatically change the Map page range depending on the distance to the next waypoint in the flight plan. If enabled, it will also automatically zoom to the SafeTaxi zoom range when the aircraft is on the ground. Auto Zoom can be overridden at any time by manually zooming with the In and Out keys. The Auto Zoom Min selection sets the minimum range that the display will Zoom in. The Auto Zoom Max value sets the maximum range the display will Zoom out.

How is Auto Zoom re-enabled?

Auto Zoom is re-enabled once one of the following conditions is met:

  • A waypoint is sequenced
  • The aircraft transitions from “on ground” to “in air”
  • A point is reached where the Auto Zoom range matches the manual override range (known as auto-sync) and will be noted as “Auto” above the map range value on the map page
  • Auto Zoom is toggled off and back on in the Map Setup page

How do you turn Auto Zoom on or off?

  1. While viewing the Map Setup – Map selection, touch the Auto Zoom key to toggle it On or Off.
  2. When Auto Zoom is On the Auto Zoom Min and Max values will be used.

What is the Local Auto Zoom function for Rotorcraft?

Rotorcraft use a Local Auto Zoom function where Auto Zoom will remain at the 1500 ft zoom scale until the rotorcraft is above 400 ft GSL or 40 kts.

How is the track vector depicted and what does it represent?

When turned on, the track vector is depicted as a cyan line extending from the nose of the aircraft in the direction of movement. The length of the track vector represents the path the aircraft will follow if the present speed and direction are maintained for the time configured in the Track Vector Length setting.

What does the Nav Range Ring option show when turned on?

When turned on, the Nav Range Ring option will show a ring with a compass rose oriented to magnetic north around your present position on the Map page.

How do I select whether power lines are shown on the Map page?

The Wire Obstacle Range option selects whether the power lines are shown on the Map page at and below the selected Wire Obstacle range. Map ranges above this value will not show the Wire Obstacle Data. This feature is available in software v5.10 and later and requires the use of obstacle databases that contain wire obstacle data.

How do I customize the display of aviation features on the Map page?

The Aviation group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows customization of the display of Active Flight Plan, Active Flight Plan Waypoints, Airport size range, SafeTaxi information, Runway Extensions, Intersection/NDB locations, VOR locations, Airspace Detail, and TFR icons on the Map page. The feature will be shown at map ranges of the selected value and lower. The default values are shown in bold type.

What feature selections are available for customizing the aviation map display?

  • Airport Range: Off, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM, 150 NM
  • Heliports (Optional): Off, On
  • SafeTaxi Diagrams: Off, 1000 ft, 1500 ft, 2500 ft, 0.5 NM, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM
  • Runway Extensions: Off, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM
  • Intersection Range: Off, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM
  • NDB Range: Off, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM
  • VOR Range: Off, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
  • VRP Range: Off, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM
  • User Wpt Range: Off, 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
  • Airspace Detail: None, Least, Less, Normal, More, Most
  • Airway Range: 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM
  • TFR: Off, On

What does “intersection range” mean?

The term “intersection range” means any GPS waypoint included in the navigation database and includes waypoints that may not be intersections of two VOR radials.

How are airports of different sizes displayed?

  • Small airports and heliports are displayed on the map when the Map Range is less than or equal to 1/4 times the Airport Range Setting.
  • Medium airports are displayed on the map when the Map Range is less than or equal to 1/2 times the Airport Range Setting.
  • Large airports are displayed on the map when the Map Range is less than or equal to the Airport Range Setting.

What are the criteria for airport size?

  • Small: Longest runway length is less than 5000 feet unless it has a tower frequency, in which case it is a Medium Airport.
  • Medium: Longest runway length is less than 8100 feet but greater than or equal to 5000 feet or less than 8100 feet and has a tower frequency.
  • Large: Longest runway length is greater than or equal to 8100 feet.

What does an "Airport Range Setting of “Off” mean?

An “Airport Range Setting of Off” means airports are never displayed. Heliports are displayed on the map page if the Heliport Display Setting is “On” and the Map Range is less than or equal to 1/4 times the Airport Range Setting.

What land features can be displayed?

Detailed land features such as Freeways, National Highways, Local Roads, Cities, States/Provinces, and Rivers/Lakes can be displayed. Topo features, traffic, terrain, and obstacles will still be displayed, even with Land Data turned off.

What feature selections are available for customizing the land map display?

  • Road Detail: None, Least, Less, Normal, More, Most
  • City Detail: None, Least, Less, Normal, More, Most
  • State/Province Names: Off, On
  • River/Lake Detail: None, Least, Less, Normal, More, Most

How do I select the range at which airspaces are shown on the map?

The Airspace viewing range options select whether the Airspaces are shown on the Map and at and below the selected map ranges.

What is Smart Airspace?

Smart Airspace selection filters the display of airspace appropriate for aircraft altitude.

What airspace features and map ranges are available?

  • Airspace Label Range: Off, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM
  • Smart Airspace: Off, On
  • Show Airspaces: All, Below 18000 ft, Below 15000 ft, Below 12000 ft, Below 9000 ft, Below 6000 ft, Below 3000 ft
  • Class B/TMA Range: Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
  • Class C/TCA Range: Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
  • Class A/D Range: Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
  • Restricted Range: Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
  • MOA (Military) Range: Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
  • Other/ADIZ Range: Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM

What does the Airspace Label feature show?

The Airspace Label feature shows the United States airspace system altitude limits up to a selected range. This feature is available in software v5.10 and later when configured by the installer.

How does the Smart Airspace™ feature improve on-screen clarity?

Garmin’s Smart Airspace™ feature aids visual clarity on-screen by de-emphasizing airspace that’s well above or below the aircraft’s current altitude. The vertical separation is 1,000 feet at sea level, gradually increasing to 2,000 feet until the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet. Anything above 10,000 feet keeps the 2,000 feet vertical separation. Smart Airspace only changes the depiction of the airspace on the moving map display and does not alter the Airspace Alerts that can be set on the System-Alerts portion of the system.

How do I control the display of European airway airspaces?

  1. While viewing the Map Setup Airspaces option, touch the Other/ADIZ Range key and select a value.
  2. Select Off for the Other/ADIZ Range to turn off the display of airway airspaces.

How do I select whether airways are shown on the Map?

The Airways viewing range option selects whether the Airways are shown on the Map and at and below the selected map ranges for Low and High Airways. When Off is selected, the information will not be shown.

How do I change the Airway Range?

  1. While viewing the Map function, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the Map Setup key and then with the Aviation tab highlighted drag the list down or use the Down key to show the Airway Range.
  3. Touch the Airway Range key and select a range.
  4. Touch the Airways key to select the desired Airways (Off, Low, High, or All).

How can I customize the display of traffic on the Map page?

The Traffic group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows customization of the display of traffic on the Map page. The Traffic function requires the installation of the appropriate traffic device. Only one traffic source can be configured for the GTN and this traffic source will be overlaid on the main map. Coverage follows the airplane. In the Navigation Map page setup you can select the maximum range at which traffic symbols are shown. Once outside of the selected range, traffic will be decluttered.

What traffic selection display results are available?

  • Display Result Range: 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM
  • Traffic: All Traffic, Alerts & Advisories, Alerts Only

How can I customize the overlay of available weather information on the Map page?

The Weather group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows customization of the overlay of the available weather information on the Map page. Weather is an optional feature that requires an external weather source, which must be selected to allow the overlay.

What feature selections are available for customizing the SiriusXM weather options?

  • Weather Source SiriusXM, Connext, or FIS-B
  • Cell Movement Off, On
  • METAR Off, On
  • Cloud Tops Off, On
  • Echo Tops Off, On
  • Lightning Off, On

What feature selections are available for customizing the Connext weather options?

  • Weather Source SiriusXM, Connext, or FIS-B
  • METAR Off, On
  • IR Satellite Off, On
  • Lightning Off, On
  • Selectable Connext Settings

What feature selections are available for customizing the FIS-B weather options?

  • Weather Source SiriusXM, Connext, or FIS-B
  • METAR Off, On

How do I configure the data, function, and page field types shown in each of the four corners of the Map page?

  1. While viewing the Map page, touch the Menu key.
  2. From the Map Menu screen, touch the Change User Fields key.
  3. Touch the corner data field key you want to select. Touch the Data, Function, or Page keys to select the User Field type. A list of information types will be displayed.
  4. Touch the Up or Down keys or touch the display and drag your finger to scroll through the list. Touch the desired item to select it or touch the Back key to cancel selection.

What is referred to by the term “Destination” in Map Data Field Types?

Map Data Field Types that use the term “Destination” refer to the missed approach point (if an approach is loaded) or the final airport in the flight plan.

What Map Data Field Types of Information are available?

  • ACTV WPT – Active Waypoint
  • B/D APT – BRG/DIS from Dest APT
  • BRG – Bearing to Current Waypoint
  • DIS – Distance to Current Waypoint
  • DIS to Dest – Distance to Destination
  • DTK – Desired Track
  • ESA – Enroute Safe Altitude
  • ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival
  • ETA at Dest – ETA at Destination
  • ETE – Estimated Time Enroute
  • ETE to Dest – ETE to Destination
  • Fuel Flow – Total Fuel Flow
  • GS – GPS Ground Speed
  • GSL – GPS Altitude
  • Generic Timer – Timer Display
  • MSA – Minimum Safe Altitude
  • NAV/COM – Active NAV/COM FREQ
  • OAT (static) – Static Air Temperature
  • OAT (total) – Total Air Temperature
  • RAD ALT – Radar Altimeter
  • Time – Current Time
  • Time to TOD – Time to Top of Descent
  • TKE – Track Angle Error
  • TRK – Track
  • Trip Timer – Timer Display
  • VOR/LOC – Tuned VOR/LOC Info
  • VSR – Vertical Speed Required
  • Wind – Wind Speed and Direction
  • XTK – Cross Track Error
  • OFF – Do Not Display Data Field

What Map Function Field Types of Information are available?

  • CDI – Course Deviation Indicator
  • Flap Override – Flap Override
  • GPWS Inhibit – GPWS Inhibit
  • G/S Inhibit – G/S Inhibit
  • HTAWS RP Mode – HTAWS RP Mode
  • OBS/Suspend/Unsuspend Button
  • On Scene – “On Scene” Mode Toggle
  • TAWS Inhibit – TAWS Inhibit
  • Gen Timer – Generic Timer Control
  • OFF – Do Not Display Data Field

What Map Page Field Types are available?

  • Approach – Approach Page
  • Arrival – Arrival Page
  • Backlight – Backlight Page
  • Checklist – Checklist Page
  • CNXT WX – Connext WX Page
  • Departure – Departure Page
  • DFLT NAV – Default Navigation
  • FIS-B WX – FIS-B Weather Page
  • Flight Plan – Flight Plan Page
  • Fuel PLAN – Fuel Planning Page
  • Map – Map Page
  • NEAR APT – Nearest Airport Page
  • Nearest – Nearest Page
  • OFF – Do Not Display Page Field
  • PROC – Procedures Page
  • SCHED MSG – Scheduled Messages
  • Services – Services Page
  • SiriusXM WX – Sirius XM WX Page
  • Stormscope – Stormscope Page
  • Terrain – Terrain Page
  • Traffic – Traffic Page
  • Trip PLAN – Trip Planning Page
  • User FREQ – User Frequencies
  • VCALC – VCALC Page
  • Weather – Weather Page
  • WPT INFO – Waypoint Information

How do I remove map information?

The Map Detail feature allows four levels of decluttering to remove map information. Level 0 shows the most detail and level 3 shows the least detail.

  1. While viewing the Map page, touch the Menu key.
  2. While viewing the Map Menu, touch the Map Detail scale and slide your finger to adjust the level. Features marked with a • are shown at the indicated Map Detail (Declutter) Level.

What features are shown at each Map Detail Level?

  • River/Lake Names
  • Land/Country Text
  • Large City
  • Medium City
  • Small City
  • Small Town
  • Freeways
  • Highways
  • Roads
  • Railroads
  • Political Boundaries
  • User Waypoints
  • VORs
  • NDBs
  • Intersections
  • Class B Airspace
  • Class C Airspace
  • Class D Airspace
  • Tower
  • TRSA
  • ADIZ
  • Alert Areas
  • Caution Areas
  • Danger Areas
  • Warning Areas
  • Restricted Areas
  • Prohibited Areas
  • MOAs
  • Runway Labels
  • Lightning Strike Data
  • NEXRAD Data
  • Traffic Symbols
  • Traffic Labels
  • Water Detail
  • Active FPL Legs
  • Airways
  • Large Airports
  • Medium Airports

How do I move the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map scale?

Panning allows you to move the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map scale. The panning function is selected by simply touching the Map display. The In and Out keys at the lower right corner of the page control the map range. Touching the display momentarily switches the display to Map Pan Mode. While in Map Pan Mode, touch the display gently and drag your finger to pan around the map.

  1. Touch the Map page display.
  2. If you touch an item on the display (waypoint, airspace, obstacle) there may be other items very close that are difficult to see at a given zoom level. Touch the Next key to annunciate and highlight the next item. Each touch of the Next key steps to another item near the Map Pointer.
  3. Touch the Airspace Info (Item) key for more information about the selected item. Touch the Back key to return to the Map Panning display.
  4. While pressing your finger gently against the display, drag your finger across the display to scroll the display in the direction of your finger movement. The Map Pointer cross hair location is based on where your finger touches the display, but after dragging your finger the Map Pointer will be centered on the map when your finger is lifted from the display.
  5. Touch the Back key to return to the normal map display.

How do I manage the view and display of information in the Map page function?

While in the Map page function, several controls are available to manage the view and display of information. The In and Out keys at the lower right corner of the page control the map range. Touching the display momentarily switches the display to Map Pan Mode. While in any of the Map function pages, touching the display starts Pan Mode. Options are available to Create a waypoint at the Map Pointer position and to Graphically Edit Flight Plan.

How do I move the map display to view the surrounding area?

The Pan Map mode allows you to move the map display to view the surrounding area.

  1. Touch the Map page display.
  2. See the description in section 8.2 for details on using this feature. Touch the Back key to return to the normal Map display.

How do I create a User Waypoint at the Map Pointer location?

The Create Waypoint function will create a User Waypoint at the Map Pointer location when that location is not an already named object, such as an airport or airspace.

  1. In Pan Mode, touch the Create Waypoint key.
  2. Follow the directions in section 7.8 for Creating User Waypoints.

How do I make quick changes to the active flight plan directly on the display?

The Edit Flight Plan Mode allows making quick changes to the active flight plan directly on the display. The process is simply touching the display to start Map Pan Mode, touching the Graphically Edit FPL key, dragging the desired leg to a new waypoint or airway, and touching the Done key. When graphically editing the active flight plan leg, the active leg course and TO Waypoint will be added to the flight plan as a Direct-To. At any point, a step may be removed by touching the Undo key or the whole process ended by touching the Cancel key. The Undo key will remove up to nine steps.

How do I add a Waypoint Within an Existing Flight Plan?

  1. Touch the Map page display. The Map Mode selection keys will appear. Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key.
  2. Touch and hold the desired leg of the flight plan and drag the flight plan leg to a new waypoint to add a waypoint to the active flight plan. The leg may also be dragged to an airway. The leg being edited will turn cyan.
  3. Touch the Done key to accept the new flight plan leg or Undo to maintain the existing flight plan.
  4. The aircraft will now navigate according to the new flight plan.

How do I add a Waypoint to the End of an Existing Flight Plan?

  1. Touch the Map page display. The Map Mode selection keys will appear. Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key.
  2. Touch a waypoint that you want to add to the end of the flight plan.
  3. Touch the Done key to accept the changes and return to the Map page.

How do I remove a Waypoint from an Existing Flight Plan?

  1. Touch the Map page display. The Map Mode selection keys will appear. Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key.
  2. Touch waypoint, or airway, on the flight plan that you want to remove.
  3. Drag the flight plan line away from the waypoint, or airway, and release the line. The waypoint will be removed from the flight plan.
  4. Touch the Done key to accept the changes and return to the Map page.

How do I create a Flight Plan Without an Existing Flight Plan?

  1. Touch the Map page display. The Map Mode selection keys will appear. Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key.
  2. Touch a waypoint on the map to set the first waypoint in the flight plan. If there are several nearby waypoints, touch the desired waypoint to select it.
  3. Touch a waypoint, or airway, on the map for the next waypoint, or airway, in the flight plan. Continue adding waypoints, or airways, as needed.
  4. Touch the Done key to accept the changes and return to the Map page.

(GTN 650 only) How is the GTN 650’s CDI key used?

The GTN 650’s CDI key is used to select data that is sent from the GPS or VLOC receiver to the external CDI (or HSI). CDI selection is available on the Default Navigation page.

How do I toggle between navigation sources?

  1. The navigation source is shown in the center of the annunciation bar at the lower part of the display.
  2. Touch the CDI key to toggle between sources.

How is the OBS key used?

The OBS key is used to select manual or automatic sequencing of waypoints. OBS selection is available on the Default Navigation page. Touching this key selects OBS mode, which retains the current “active to” waypoint as your navigation reference even after passing the waypoint (i.e., prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Touching the OBS key again returns to normal operation, with automatic sequencing of waypoints.

How do I enable the OBS function?

  1. Touch the OBS key to enable the OBS function.
  2. Enter the desired OBS heading using the keypad and touch Enter.
  3. The OBS heading will be shown in the flight plan annunciation above the CDI in the lower portion of the display. The OBS function annunciation will show.

What symbols are used on the Map Page?

  • Airport with hard surface runway(s); Serviced, Primary runway shown
  • Airport with hard surface runway(s); Non-Serviced, Primary runway shown
  • Airport with soft surface runway(s) only, Serviced
  • Airport with soft surface runway(s) only, Non-Serviced
  • Unknown Airport
  • Restricted (Private) Airfield
  • Intersection
  • VOR
  • VORTAC
  • VOR/DME
  • TACAN
  • DME
  • NDB
  • Locator Outer Marker
  • Heliport
  • User Waypoint
  • VRP

What is SafeTaxi®?

SafeTaxi® is an enhanced feature that gives greater map detail when zooming in on airports. The airport display on the map reveals runways with numbers, taxiways with identifying letters/numbers, airport Hot Spots, and airport landmarks including ramps, buildings, control towers, and other prominent features. Resolution is greater at lower map ranges (zooming in). When the aircraft location is within the screen boundary, including within SafeTaxi ranges, an airplane symbol is shown on any of the navigation map views for enhanced position awareness.

How do I use SafeTaxi®?

Any map page that displays the navigation view can also show the SafeTaxi® airport layout within the maximum configured range. During ground operations the aircraft’s position is displayed in reference to taxiways, runways, and airport features. The nose of the ownship symbol, not the center, depicts the current location of the aircraft.

How do I view more information about Hot Spots?

To view more information touch the Hot Spot on the moving map.

How do I know if the SafeTaxi database is current?

When turning on the GTN 6XX, the Power-up Page indicates whether the databases are current, out of date, or not available. The Power-up Page shows the SafeTaxi database is current when the “SafeTaxi Expires” date is shown in white. When the SafeTaxi cycle has expired, the “SafeTaxi Expires” date appears in yellow. The message “unknown” appears in white if no SafeTaxi data is available on the database card. The SafeTaxi Region, Version, Cycle, Effective date and Expires date of the database cycle can also be found on the System – System Status page.

What do the colors of flight plan legs indicate?

  • A thin light gray line indicates a previous flight plan segment.
  • A bold magenta line indicates an active flight plan segment for which the navigator is providing guidance.
  • A bold white line indicates future flight plan segments.
  • Missed approach procedures are depicted with a thin white line to indicate that they are an upcoming segment of the flight plan but will not become navigable without the pilot specifically activating the missed approach procedure.

How are headings to fly depicted?

Headings to fly are depicted as directional arrows with spaces between them and the label “Vectors” or “MANSEQ” to indicate what the pilot might expect while flying the heading depicted. “MANSEQ” is “Manual Sequencing” abbreviated and denotes that the procedure is complete upon reaching that heading and that no other guidance will be given from the navigator without pilot interaction.

How do I set up the Traffic display?

  1. From the Home page, touch the Traffic key.
  2. Use the active areas on the display and the Menu options to set up the Traffic display.

What do I do when a traffic alert becomes active?

  1. The traffic pop-up will appear on pages other than the Traffic page when a traffic alert occurs.
  2. Touch the Go to Traffic key to view the Traffic page.
  3. Touch the Close key to close the pop-up. The pop-up will return if the traffic alert persists.

How do I activate the test function in the Traffic equipment?

  1. Touch the Test key to activate the test function in the Traffic equipment.
  2. The unit will return to normal operation mode after the test process is successfully completed.

How do I display traffic on the Traffic Page?

  1. From the Home page, touch the Traffic key.
  2. Confirm TIS is in Operating Mode.
  3. Touch the Traffic Status key to toggle between Operate and Standby mode.

How do I limit the traffic displayed to the Below, Normal, Above or Unrestricted altitude block?

  1. While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Operate key to begin displaying traffic. “Operate” is displayed in the Traffic Status field.
  2. The Altitude Filter limits the traffic displayed to the Below, Normal, Above or Unrestricted altitude block as listed in the “Displayed Traffic Range” table. The filter altitudes are relative to ownship altitude. Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value. Select the desired altitude filter by touching the BELOW, NORMAL, ABOVE, or UNRESTRICTED keys. The selection is displayed in the Altitude mode field.

What does it mean when the number of Traffic Advisories (TAs) on the Traffic Map Page increases from one scan to the next?

  • A single “Traffic” voice alert is generated.
  • A TRAFFIC Annunciation appears at the bottom of the display, flashing for 5 seconds and remaining displayed until no TAs are detected in the area.

How can I reduce the number of nuisance alerts due to proximate aircraft?

To reduce the number of nuisance alerts due to proximate aircraft, the “Traffic” voice alert is generated only when the number of TAs increases. For example, when the first TA is displayed, a voice and visual annunciation are generated. As long as a single TA remains on the display, no additional voice alerts are generated. If a second TA appears on the display or if the number of TAs initially decreases and then subsequently increases, another voice alert is generated.

What happens when the TIS service becomes unavailable or is out of range?

A “Traffic Not Available” (TNA) voice alert is generated when the TIS service becomes unavailable or is out of range.

How do I perform an automatic test of TIS?

The GTN 6XX performs an automatic test of TIS during power-up. If TIS passes the test, TIS enters Standby Mode on the ground or Operating Mode in the air. If TIS fails the power up test, an annunciation is shown in the center of the Traffic Map Page.

What do I do if TIS fails the power up test?

Contact a service center or Garmin dealer for corrective action for a failure message.

How do I display and operate traffic in TAS Systems?

The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed. The ability to switch from standby to operating mode on the ground is especially useful for scanning the airspace around the airport before takeoff.

How do I switch from Standby Mode to Operating Mode?

  1. While viewing the Traffic Page, touch the Traffic Status key to select Operate.
  2. To switch to Standby Mode from the Traffic Page, touch the Traffic Status key to select Standby.
  3. The Altitude Filter limits the traffic displayed to the Below, Normal, Above or Unrestricted altitude block as listed in the “Displayed Traffic Range” table. The filter altitudes are relative to ownship altitude. Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value.
  4. Touch the Traffic Status key to place the system in the Standby mode. Standby is displayed in the Traffic mode field.

How do I zoom in and out?

Touching the In and Out keys will zoom in and out in preset steps depending on the installed equipment.

How do I change the altitude display mode?

  1. While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Traffic Status key to begin displaying traffic. “TAS OPERATING” is displayed in the Traffic Status field.
  2. Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value. The filter altitudes are relative to ownship altitude. Select the desired altitude filter by touching the BELOW, NORMAL, ABOVE, or UNREST (unrestricted) keys. The selection is displayed in the Altitude mode field.

How can I obtain additional information about a traffic target or to view all targets in a grouped target?

Traffic targets displayed on the dedicated traffic page may be selected in order to obtain additional information about a traffic target or to view all targets in a grouped target. When a grouped target is selected, the Next key on the dedicated traffic page will cycle through all targets located in close proximity to where the screen has been touched.

How do you toggle the ADS-B Status?

Touch the ADS-B Status key to toggle the ADS-B Status.

How do you manually select the TCAS Status?

Touch the TCAS Status key to toggle the TCAS Status.

How do you activate the test function in the Traffic equipment?

  1. Touch the Test key to activate the test function in the Traffic equipment.
  2. The unit will return to normal operation mode after the test process is successfully completed.

How do you set the time that the vector will show the calculated distance and direction of the traffic target?

The Vector Duration selection sets the time that the vector will show the calculated distance and direction of the traffic target. A longer duration will result in a longer vector.

How do you change the altitude filter value?

Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value.

How do you select the desired altitude filter?

  1. Touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value.
  2. Select the desired altitude filter by touching the BELOW, NORMAL, ABOVE, or UNRESTRICTED keys. The selection is displayed in the Altitude mode field.

How do you enable/disable On Scene mode?

  1. While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the On Scene key to enable/disable On Scene mode.

How do you change the altitude filter value for the GDL 88?

While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value.

How do you select the desired altitude filter for the GDL 88?

  1. While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value.
  2. Select the desired altitude filter by touching the BELOW, NORMAL, ABOVE, or UNRESTRICTED keys. The selection is displayed in the Altitude mode field.

How do you access the TCAD Control menu?

  1. While viewing the Traffic menu, touch the TCAD Control key.
  2. Touch the desired key from the menu to make any settings.

How do you adjust the Traffic Audio level in the TCAD Control menu?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Traffic Audio key.
  2. Touch the arrow keys to raise or lower the TCAD Traffic Audio level. The selected volume will be shown as a percentage value and graphically with a bar graph.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the TCAD Control menu.

How do you select the Field Elevation in the TCAD Control menu?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Field Elevation key.
  2. With the Use DEST APT key deactivated (no green bar), touch the Field Elevation key to manually select the Field Elevation for traffic reporting. Use the keypad to select the elevation value.
  3. Touch the Enter key to accept the selected value. The selected value will be shown in the Field Elevation key.
  4. Touch the Use DEST APT key to automatically use the field elevation of the destination airport of the active flight plan for traffic reporting.

How do you manually select the barometric pressure?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the BARO key to manually select the barometric pressure.
  2. Use the keypad to select the barometric pressure value.
  3. Touch the Enter key to accept the selected value. The selected value will be shown in the BARO key.

How do you activate TCAD traffic?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Operate key to activate TCAD traffic.
  2. Touching the Operate key toggles TCAD traffic operation on and off.

How do you activate Ground Mode TCAD traffic?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Ground key to activate Ground Mode TCAD traffic.
  2. Touching the Ground key toggles Ground Mode on and off.

How do you activate Approach Mode TCAD traffic?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Approach key to activate Approach Mode TCAD traffic.
  2. Touching the Approach key toggles Approach Mode on and off.

How do you select the local barometric pressure on the TCAD display?

  1. While viewing the TCAD display, touch the Baro key to select the local barometric pressure.
  2. Use the keypad to select the values and touch Enter to save the values.

How do you select the Active Shield values?

  1. While viewing the TCAD display, touch the Active Shield key to select the Active Shield values (Departure, Enroute, or Ground).
  2. Touch the desired setting to save the values.

How do you access the TCAD 9900B Menu?

  1. While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the desired key from the menu to make any settings.

How do you adjust the Traffic Audio level in the TCAD 9900B Menu?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Traffic Audio key.
  2. Touch the arrow keys to raise or lower the TCAD Traffic Audio level. The selected volume will be shown as a percentage value and graphically with a bar graph.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the TCAD Control menu.

How do you select the Shield Type?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Shield Type key and touch the Approach Shield Type.
  2. Touch the Field Elevation key.
  3. With the Use DEST APT key deactivated (no green bar), touch the Field Elevation key to manually select the Field Elevation for traffic reporting. Use the keypad to select the elevation value.
  4. Touch the Enter key to accept the selected value. The selected value will be shown in the Field Elevation key.
  5. Touch the Use DEST APT key to automatically use the field elevation of the destination airport of the active flight plan for traffic reporting.

How do you select the En Route, Standard, or Terminal Shield Type?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Shield Type key and touch the desired Shield Type: Enroute, Standard, or Terminal.
  2. Touch the Shield Height key and use the keypad to select the Shield Height value. The selected value will be shown in the Shield Range key.
  3. Touch the Shield Range key and use the keypad to select the Shield Range value. The selected value will be shown in the Shield Range key.

How do you activate Approach Mode TCAD traffic?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Approach key to activate Approach Mode TCAD traffic.
  2. Touching the Approach key toggles Approach Mode between Set, Armed, or Active.

How do you select the local barometric pressure on the TCAD 9900BX display?

  1. While viewing the TCAD display, touch the Baro key to select the local barometric pressure.
  2. Use the keypad to select the values and touch Enter to save the values.

How do you select the altitude filter?

The Altitude Filter limits the traffic displayed to the Below, Normal, Above or Unrestricted altitude block as listed in the “Displayed Traffic Range” table. The filter altitudes are relative to ownship altitude. While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Altitude Filter key to change the altitude filter value. Select the desired altitude filter by touching the Normal, Above, Below, or Unrestricted keys. The selection is displayed in the Altitude Filter field.

How do you access the TCAD 9900BX Menu?

  1. While viewing the Traffic page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the desired key from the menu to make any settings.

How do you adjust the Traffic Audio level?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Traffic Audio key.
  2. Touch the arrow keys to raise or lower the TCAD Traffic Audio level. The selected volume will be shown as a percentage value and graphically with a bar graph.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the TCAD Control menu.

How do you select the Shield Type (mode of operation)?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Shield Type key and touch the Approach Shield Type.
  2. Touch the Field Elevation key.
  3. With the Use DEST APT key deactivated (no green bar), touch the Field Elevation key to manually select the Field Elevation for traffic reporting. Use the keypad to select the elevation value.
  4. Touch the Enter key to accept the selected value. The selected value will be shown in the Field Elevation key.

How do you select the En Route, Standard, or Terminal Shield Type?

  1. While viewing the TCAD Control menu, touch the Shield Type key and touch the desired Shield Type: Enroute, Standard, or Terminal.
  2. Touch the Shield Height key and use the keypad to select the Shield Height value. The selected value will be shown in the Shield Range key.
  3. Touch the Shield Range key and use the keypad to select the Shield Range value. The selected value will be shown in the Shield Range key.

How do you activate Approach Mode TCAD traffic?

  1. While viewing the Traffic menu, touch the Approach key to activate Approach Mode TCAD traffic.
  2. Touching the Approach key toggles Approach Mode between Set, Armed, or Active.

How do you activate Ground Mode TCAD traffic?

  1. While viewing the Traffic menu, touch the Ground key to activate Ground Mode TCAD traffic.
  2. Touching the Ground key toggles Ground Mode between On and Off.

How do you initiate the TCAS II system test?

The TCAS II system test is initiated from the traffic menu.

How do you display TCAS II traffic?

To display TCAS II traffic, the system must be in TA ONLY or TA/RA Mode. These modes can be accessed from the transponder control panel or the Traffic Page Menu.

How do you select the airspace to display traffic?

This airspace can be selected by pressing the Altitude Filter button on the traffic page.

How do you display Terrain Proximity?

  1. Touch the Terrain key on the Home page.
  2. Touch the Menu key for options.

How do you select the 120º Arc or 360º rings overlay for the Terrain page?

Select the 120º Arc or 360º rings overlay for the Terrain page with either the 360 or Arc keys from the Menu.

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the 360º or Arc key.

How do you select the display of the active flight plan on the Terrain page?

Touch the Flight Plan key to toggle the display of the active flight plan on or off.

How do you select the display of the Terrain or Obstacle Legend on the Terrain page?

Touch the Legend key to select the display of the Terrain or Obstacle Legend.

How do you inhibit aural TAWS alerts?

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the TAWS Inhibit key to toggle the inhibiting of TAWS alerts.

How do you send a request to the TAWS equipment to run its internal tests?

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the Test TAWS key to test the TAWS system. This function is not available when the aircraft is in the air.

How do you acknowledge the pop-up alert?

Touch the Go to Terrain key (accesses the TAWS Page) OR Touch the Close key to remove the pop-up alert. If the pilot takes no action, the pop-up will be removed when the alert is no longer active.

How do you select the Terrain Page Layers?

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the Flight Plan key to toggle the display of the active flight plan.

How do you select the Terrain Page View?

Select the 120º Arc or 360º rings overlay for the Terrain page with either the 360º or Arc keys from the Menu.

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the 360º or Arc key.

How do you select the Terrain Page TAWS-B Selections?

The TAWS selections allow you to inhibit aural TAWS alerts and to send a request to the TAWS equipment to run its internal tests. After cycling power, TAWS will no longer be inhibited.

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the TAWS Inhibit key to toggle the inhibiting of TAWS alerts.
  3. Touch the Test TAWS key to test the TAWS system. This function is not available when the aircraft is in the air.

How do you inhibit/enable TAWS-B PDA/FLTA Alerting?

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the TAWS Inhibit key to inhibit or enable TAWS (choice dependent on current state). A green bar in the key indicates the TAWS is inhibited.

How do I select a view setting on the HTAWS Page?

The HTAWS Page has two selectable view settings:

  • Relative Terrain Elevation depiction
  • Rotorcraft OwnshipTerrain Legend
  • 360º View

What are the two view options on the Terrain/HTAWS Page?

  • 360˚ View—View from above aircraft depicting surrounding terrain on all sides.
  • Arc (120˚) View—View of terrain ahead of and 60˚ to either side of the aircraft flight path.

How do I change the view on the Terrain/HTAWS Page?

  1. While viewing the Terrain/HTAWS Page, touch MENU. Touch Arc or 360˚.
  2. Touch Back to return to the Terrain/HTAWS display. The HTAWS Page displays the selected view. Repeat step 1 to select the alternate view, and press Back.

What happens to the orientation of the HTAWS page if a heading source is available?

If a heading source is available, the HTAWS page will be oriented heading up. If no heading source is available, the HTAWS page will be oriented track up.

What does the HTAWS Inhibit mode do?

This mode deactivates aural and visual alerts when they are deemed unnecessary.

When should the HTAWS system be inhibited?

Pilots should use discretion when inhibiting the HTAWS system and always remember to enable the system when appropriate. HTAWS should only be inhibited when in visual contact with terrain and when the pilot can be assured of maintaining clearance from terrain and obstacles. When conducting en route operations and operations from published airports and heliports, HTAWS should be operated in Normal mode.

How do I inhibit HTAWS alerts?

  1. While viewing the Terrain/HTAWS page, touch MENU.
  2. Touch HTAWS Inhibit. The green bar will show when HTAWS Inhibit is active.
  3. Touch Back to return to the Terrain/HTAWS display. The HTAWS alerts are inhibited. The annunciation is displayed in the terrain annunciator field whenever HTAWS is inhibited.

What does the "HTAWS INHB” annunciation mean when the ground speed is less than 30 knots?

When the ground speed is less than 30 knots HTAWS will automatically display the “HTAWS INHB” annunciation, indicating that HTAWS is no longer providing protection. This automatic “HTAWS INHB” cannot be removed by menu option selection. Menu selections for INHIBIT HTAWS and RP Mode remain available when HTAWS is automatically inhibited due to groundspeed. If the pilot selects a mode on the menu while HTAWS is auto inhibited because it is less than 30 knots then the unit will enter that mode once ground speed exceeds 30 knots.

Is there an option for an external HTAWS Inhibit switch?

Yes, an optional installation is allowed for providing an external HTAWS Inhibit switch. Pressing the external HTAWS Inhibit switch toggles the HTAWS inhibit on and off in the same manner as using the Terrain Menu selection.

What does the Reduce Protection (RP) functionality do?

The Reduce Protection (RP) functionality allows operating with a reduction in the alerting thresholds, and suppresses visual and aural annunciation of caution alerts. Reduced protection allows low level operations and landings off airport with a minimum number of alerts while continuing to provide protection from terrain and obstacles.

When should Reduced Protection be selected?

Reduced Protection should only be selected when operating in visual contact with the terrain as alerting times are significantly less than in normal mode.

Is there support for external switches in Reduced Protection Mode?

Yes, there is support for an external RP Mode switch and an external Alert Acknowledge switch.

How do I toggle protection?

  1. While viewing the Terrain/HTAWS Page, touch MENU.
  2. Touch the RP Mode key to toggle the RP mode on and off. The green bar will show when RP mode is active.
  3. Touch Back to return to the Terrain/HTAWS display. The “RP Mode” annunciation is displayed in the terrain annunciator field and in the lower right corner of the terrain page whenever protection is reduced.

How do I manually test the HTAWS system?

  1. While viewing the Terrain/HTAWS Page, touch MENU.
  2. Touch the Test HTAWS key.
  3. Touch Back to return to the Terrain/HTAWS display.

An aural message is played giving the test results:

  • “HTAWS System Test, OK” if the system passes the test
  • “HTAWS System Failure” if the system fails the test

When is HTAWS System Testing disabled?

HTAWS System Testing is disabled when in the air so as not to impede HTAWS alerting.

How do I select the Terrain Legend, Obstacle Legend, or turn off the legend?

  1. While viewing the Terrain/HTAWS page, touch MENU.
  2. Touch the Legend key to select the Terrain Legend, Obstacle Legend, or to turn off the legend.
  3. Press Back to return to the Terrain/HTAWS display.

How do I toggle the overlay of the active flight plan on or off?

  1. While viewing the Terrain/HTAWS page, touch MENU.
  2. Touch the Flight Plan key to toggle the overlay of the active flight plan on or off. The green bar will show when the Flight Plan overlay is shown.
  3. Press Back to return to the Terrain/HTAWS display.

What happens if an obstacle or terrain cell and the projected flight path of the aircraft intersect?

If an obstacle or terrain cell and the projected flight path of the aircraft intersect, the display automatically zooms in to the closest threat location on the HTAWS Page.

How do I acknowledge the pop-up alert and return to the currently viewed page?

Touch the Close key.

How do I acknowledge the pop-up alert and quickly access the HTAWS Page?

Touch the ENT key.

What should a pilot do if they receive a HTAWS warning?

If an HTAWS warning and associated aural are received, the pilot should immediately maneuver the rotorcraft in response to the alert unless the terrain or obstacle is clearly identified visually and determined by the pilot not to be a factor to the safety of the operation.

What should a pilot do if they receive a HTAWS caution alert?

A HTAWS caution alert indicates terrain or obstacle nearby. If possible visually locate the terrain or obstacle for avoidance.

What happens if the terrain/obstacle database is not available?

If the terrain/obstacle database is not available, the aural message “HTAWS System Failure” is issued along with the “HTAWS FAIL” annunciation.

What happens if the navigation solution becomes degraded, or if the aircraft is out of the database coverage area?

Should the navigation solution become degraded, or if the aircraft is out of the database coverage area, the annunciation “HTAWS N/A” is shown in the annunciation window. When the GPS signal is re-established and the aircraft is within the database coverage area, the “HTAWS N/A” annunciation is removed.

How do I select the Voice Call Out choices in the System – Audio page?

Select the Voice Call Out Selection item and then select the desired value.

  1. From the Main page, touch System and then Audio.
  2. Touch the Voice Callouts key to view the Voice Call Outs page.
  3. Touch the MAX Voice Callout key to select the Voice Call Outs.
  4. The values above the selected value will be disabled (Off).

How do I acknowledge the TAWS-A pop-up alert?

  • Touch the Close key to return to the currently viewed page, or
  • Touch the Go to Terrain key to accesses the TAWS-A Page.

How do I view the TAWS-A Page?

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Selections are grouped by function: the Terrain Menu and Map Setup.
  3. Touch the Map Setup key make the desired selections for the Terrain map display.

How do I inhibit or enable TAWS?

  1. While viewing the Terrain page, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the TAWS Inhibit key to inhibit or enable TAWS (choice is dependent on current state). A green bar in the key indicates the TAWS is inhibited.

How do I override Flaps-based FIT alerting?

  1. While viewing the TAWS-A Page, touch the MENU key.
  2. Touch the Flap Override key to toggle the override state.

When the Flaps Override option is enabled, the annunciation “FLAP O/R” is annunciated on the TAWS-A Page. If GPWS alerts are also inhibited (which include FIT), the “FLAP O/R” annunciation is not shown.

How do I inhibit or enable GPWS alerts?

  1. While viewing the TAWS-A Page, touch the MENU key.
  2. Touch the GPWS INH key to inhibit or enable GPWS alerts (choice dependent on current state).

How do I display SiriusXM weather?

To display SiriusXM weather touch the following sequence of keys starting from the Home page:

  1. Touch the Weather key on the Home page and then touch the Data Link key.
  2. While viewing the Data Link weather page, touch the Menu key to configure the Data Link Weather page.
  3. Once you have selected what items you want to display, touch BACK to return to the Data Link Weather page.
  4. Touch the SiriusXM timestamp to view the age of all selected weather products.

How do I display the weather legend?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Legend key.
  2. Touch the Legend area of the display and while maintaining light pressure against the display, drag your finger up or down to scroll through the legend display for the selected weather products, or use the Up/Down keys.
  3. Touch the Back key to remove the Legend.

How do I toggle the map view orientation choices of North Up, Track Up, and Heading Up?

  1. While viewing the Weather Data Link function, touch the Menu key.
  2. Touch the Orientation key to toggle the map view orientation choices of North Up, Track Up, and Heading Up.

How do I display the NEXRAD selections?

  1. While viewing the SiriusXM Weather menu, touch the NEXRAD key to display the NEXRAD selections.
  2. Touch the desired NEXRAD source selection and then the Back key to view the weather information.

How do I animate NEXRAD?

When US or Canada NEXRAD is enabled for display and more than two NEXRAD images have been received by the GTN, the NEXRAD display can be animated on the SiriusXM Weather page. As new NEXRAD images are received, the GTN will automatically store them for future animation. The GTN can animate up to six NEXRAD images from oldest to newest, showing each for one second and the newest for two seconds.

How do I start and stop the NEXRAD animation on the SiriusXM Weather page?

  1. While viewing the SiriusXM Weather page with NEXRAD enabled for display, touch Menu and press the Play NXRD key to start the NEXRAD animation. NOTE: Weather Forecast, Cloud Tops, and Cell Movement will automatically be turned off while NEXRAD is animating.
  2. Touch Menu and then touch the Stop NXRD key to stop the NEXRAD animation. The animation will also stop when leaving the page or turning off NEXRAD on the SiriusXM weather page.

How do I view Echo Tops data?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Echo Tops key.
  2. Touch the Echo Tops key again to turn it off.

How do I view cloud tops data?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Cloud Tops key.
  2. Touch the Cloud Tops key again to turn it off.

How do I view Cell Movement data?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Cell Movement key.
  2. Touch a Cell Movement icon to view cell details.
  3. Touch the Cell Movement key again to turn it off.

How do I view SIGMETs and AIRMETs?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the SIGMET/AIRMET key.
  2. Touch the SIGMET/AIRMET key again to turn it off.

How do I view County Warnings data?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the County Warnings key.
  2. After viewing the County Warning detail, touch the Back key to return to the Map view.
  3. Touch the County Warnings key again to turn it off.

How do I view Freezing Level data?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Freezing Level key.
  2. Touch the Freezing Level key again to turn it off.

How do I view METARs?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the METAR key.
  2. Touch a METAR to show detailed information. Touch the Back key to return to the Weather display.
  3. Touch the METAR key again to turn it off.

How do I view cyclone information?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Cyclone key.
  2. Touch the Cyclone key again to turn it off.

How do I view lightning data?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Lightning key.
  2. Touch the Lightning key again to turn it off.

How do I view City Forecast?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the City Forecast key.
  2. Touch the desired forecast time period (Current, 12 Hour, 24 Hour, 36 Hour, or 48 Hour) to display the desired information.
  3. Touch any City Forecast symbol to show detailed information. Touch the Back key to return to the Weather display.

How do I view Surface Analysis?

  1. While viewing the SiriusXM Weather Menu, touch the Surface Analysis key.
  2. Touch the Forecast Period key to select the desired time increment.

How do I view Winds Aloft data?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Winds Aloft key.
  2. Touch the WX Aloft ALT – or + keys to increase or decrease the reporting altitude of the winds aloft in 3,000-foot increments. The selected altitude is shown in a window above the altitude keys.
  3. Touch the Winds Aloft key again to turn it off.

How do I view Icing information?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Icing key.
  2. Touch the WX Aloft ALT – or + keys to increase or decrease the reporting altitude of icing in 3,000-foot increments. The selected altitude is shown in a window above the altitude keys.
  3. Touch the Icing key again to turn it off.

How do I view turbulence information?

  1. While viewing the Weather Data Link menu, touch the Turbulence key.
  2. Touch the WX Aloft ALT – or + keys to increase or decrease the reporting altitude for turbulence in 3,000 foot increments. The selected altitude is shown in a window above the altitude keys.
  3. Touch the Turbulence key again to turn it off.

How do I view AIREP/PIREP information?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the AIREP/PIREP key.
  2. Touch a weather information icon to view details for that item.
  3. Touch the Back key to remove the detailed information.
  4. Touch the AIREP/PIREP key again to turn it off.

How do I reach the StormScope function?

From the Home page, touch the Weather key (and then the StormScope key if present) to reach the StormScope function.

How do I set up the StormScope display?

Touch the Menu key.

How do I clear the StormScope Page?

  1. While viewing the Weather StormScope page, touch MENU.
  2. Touch the Clear Strikes key to clear lightning strikes.

How do I change the StormScope display view?

  1. While viewing the Weather StormScope page, touch MENU.
  2. Touch the 360° or Arc to select the display view.

How do I change the StormScope data mode?

  1. While viewing the Weather StormScope page, touch MENU.
  2. Touch the Cell or Strike key to select the display mode.

How do I change the StormScope data display range?

While viewing the StormScope page, touch the In and Out keys to display a larger or smaller area.

How do I manually request data for Connext Weather?

  1. While viewing the Connext Settings Menu, touch the Request Data key to manually request data.
  2. Touch the Auto Request key to set the Auto Request Period.

How do I cancel a Connext Weather request in progress?

Touch the Cancel Request key.

How do I customize the Connext Weather display coverage region?

  1. While viewing the Connext Settings Menu, touch the Coverage Region key.
  2. Touch the desired settings to customize the Connext Weather display.

How do I request weather information around my present position using Connext?

Touch the Present Position key.

How do I request weather information around the destination waypoint in the flight plan using Connext?

Touch the Destination key.

How do I request weather information around the active flight plan using Connext?

Touch the Flight Plan key.

How do I request weather information for a selected distance along the active flight plan using Connext?

Touch the Distance key.

How do I request weather information around the selected waypoint using Connext?

  1. Touch the Waypoint key to request that weather information will be shown around the selected waypoint.
  2. Select the waypoint and then press ENT.

How do I select the desired diameter/route width for Connext Data Request?

After selecting a coverage option, select the desired Diameter and then press ENT.

How do I select the Connext Weather Map Orientation?

  1. While viewing the Connext Weather Menu, touch the Orientation key.
  2. Touch the orientation choices of North Up, Track Up, and Heading Up and to accept the displayed value and return to the Connext Weather Menu.

How do I register with Connext?

  1. Call Garmin Customer Service to create a Connext account. Provide the GTN System ID and airframe info (model, tail number, etc).
  2. Customer Service will issue an access code to enter on the Connext Registration page.
  3. While viewing Connext Settings Menu, touch the Datalink Status key.
  4. Touch the Connext Registration key to display the Connext Registration display.
  5. Touch the Access Code key to enter the appropriate code and then touch the Enter key.
  6. Touch the Register key to complete the process. The GTN will contact the Connext servers using the GSR 56 transceiver. If the access code and system ID are correct, it will download and display the airframe info.

How do I deactivate Unit Registration with Connext?

Registration of the GTN unit with Connext can be deactivated so that the unit can no longer make requests to Connext. This does not cancel the subscription.

  1. While viewing the Connext Registration display, touch the Access Code field and press CLR to remove the access code.
  2. Any weather requests will now fail and the system will no longer be linked to the Connext account.

How do I view details for a Connext TFR symbol?

  1. Touch a TFR symbol on the Weather page to view details.
  2. Touch the Back key to return to the Weather display.

How do I start and stop the precipitation animation on the Connext Weather page?

  1. While viewing the Connext Weather page with Precipitation enabled for display, touch Menu and then press the Play PRCP key to start the Precipitation animation.
  2. Touch Menu and then touch the Stop PRCP key to stop the Precipitation animation. The animation will also stop when leaving the page or turning off Precipitation on the Connext weather page.

How do I view METARs on the Connext Weather page?

  1. While viewing the Connext Weather page, touch the airport with a METAR flag.
  2. Touch the Back key to return to the Weather page.

How do I view PIREPs on the Connext Weather page?

  1. While viewing the Connext Weather page, touch a PIREP symbol.
  2. Touch the Back key to return to the Weather page.

How do I select the altitude for the Winds Aloft weather product on the Connext Weather page?

Pressing the WX Aloft ALT + or – soft keys steps down or up in 3,000-foot increments.

How do I configure the Data Link Weather page for FIS-B weather?

  1. From the Home page, touch the Weather key on the Home page and then touch the FIS-B Weather key (if necessary).
  2. While viewing the FIS-B weather page, touch the Menu key to configure the Data Link Weather page.
  3. Once you selected what items you want to display, touch BACK to return to the FIS-B Weather page.

How do I select NEXRAD in the FIS-B Weather Menu?

  1. While viewing the FIS-B weather page, touch the Menu key to select the NEXRAD choice.
  2. Touch the NEXRAD key to select Off, Regional, CONUS, or Combined NEXRAD.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the FIS-B Weather Menu.

How do I animate FIS-B NEXRAD?

  1. While viewing the FIS-B Weather page with NEXRAD enabled for display, touch Menu and then press the Play NXRD key to start the NEXRAD animation.
  2. Touch Menu and then touch the Stop NXRD key to stop the NEXRAD animation. The animation will also stop when leaving the page or turning off NEXRAD on the FIS-B weather page.

How do I view details for a FIS-B TFR symbol?

  1. Touch a TFR symbol on the Weather page to view details.
  2. Touch the Back key to return to the Weather display.

How do I view FIS-B METARs?

  1. While viewing the FIS-B weather page, touch the Menu key to select the METAR choice. Touch an airport symbol for more METAR detail.
  2. Touch the METAR key to toggle METARS on or off.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the FIS-B Weather page.

How do I view FIS-B PIREPs?

  1. While viewing the FIS-B weather page, touch the Menu key to select the PIREP choice.
  2. Touch the PIREP key to toggle PIREPs on or off.
  3. Touch a weather information symbol to view details for that item.
  4. Touch the Back key to remove the detailed information.
  5. Touch the PIREP key again to turn it off.

How do I view FIS-B Winds and Temperatures Aloft data?

  1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Wind/Temp Aloft key.
  2. Touch the WX Aloft ALT – or + keys to increase or decrease the reporting altitude of the winds aloft in increments. The selected altitude is shown in a window above the altitude keys.
  3. Touch the Wind/Temp Aloft key again to turn it off.

How do I view FIS-B SIGMETs and AIRMETs?

  1. While viewing the FIS-B Weather menu, touch the SIGMET/AIRMET key.
  2. Touch a SIGMET/AIRMET line to view details. Touch the Back key to return to the Weather display.
  3. Touch the SIGMET/AIRMET key again to turn it off.

How do I select a Nearest Page?

The available waypoint types are shown on the Nearest page. Touch the key to display the nearest 25 waypoint types (FSS and ARTCC will display up to five items). Not all 25 nearest waypoints can be displayed on the corresponding Nearest page at one time. The Nearest page displays detailed information for five nearest items.

How do I use the Nearest function?

  1. On the Home page, touch the Nearest key.
  2. Touch the desired waypoint type (Airport, VOR, etc.) and then touch the Up and Down keys on the lower right of the display to navigate through the list of available items. You can also touch an item on the list and drag your finger to scroll the list.
  3. Touch the highlighted item to view more detailed information.
  4. To navigate Direct-To the waypoint you’re viewing, press the Direct-To key. The waypoint will be loaded into the Waypoint window of the Direct-To function.
  5. Touch the Activate key to navigate directly to that waypoint.

How do I access the Nearest Airport Page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the Airport key. A list of the nearest 25 airports within 200 NM will be listed.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list.
  3. Touch the Airport Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected airport.
  4. Touch one of the keys (Map, Procedures, Runways, etc.) for more information about the selected airport.

The Nearest Airport Page can be configured to exclude shorter runways or undesirable runway surface types, so that the corresponding airports do not appear on the list. You may wish to use this feature to exclude seaplane bases, heliports, or runway lengths which would be difficult or impossible to land upon. See System – Setup – Nearest Airport Criteria for information about configuring the Nearest Airport display criteria.

How do I access the Nearest Intersection Page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the INT key. A list of the nearest 25 Intersections within 200 NM will be listed.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list.
  3. Touch the Intersection Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected Intersection.

How do I access the Nearest VOR Page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the VOR key. A list of the nearest 25 VORs within 200 NM will be listed.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list.
  3. Touch the VOR Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected VOR.
  4. Touch the Frequency key on this page or from the Nearest VOR List page to place the selected frequency into the Nav Standby window. Touch the Preview key to view map detail. Touch the Nav Active window to flip/flop the Nav frequencies.

How do I access the Nearest VRP Page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the VRP key.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list.
  3. Touch the VRP Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected VRP.

NOTE: This feature is available in software v6.20 or later.

How do I access the Nearest NDB Page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the NDB key. A list of the nearest 25 NDBs within 200 NM will be listed.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list.
  3. Touch the NDB Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected NDB.

How do I access the Nearest User Waypoint Page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the User WPT key. A list of the nearest 25 User waypoints within 200 NM will be listed.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list.
  3. Touch the Nearest User Waypoint Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected User waypoint.

How do I access the Nearest Airspace Page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the Airspace key. A list of the nearest 25 Airspaces within 200 NM along the aircraft flight path will be listed, depending on the airspace types and values set by the user.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list.
  3. Touch the Airspace Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected Airspace.

How do I access the Nearest ARTCC page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the ARTCC key. A list of the nearest 25 ARTCCs within 200 NM will be listed.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list as needed.
  3. The Frequency category will show “Multiple” keys if multiple frequencies are available. Touch the Multiple FREQ key to display the frequencies.
  4. Touch the key for the desired frequency to place the selected frequency into the Com Standby window.

How do I access the Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) page?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the FSS key. A list of the nearest 25 FSSs within 200 NM will be listed.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list, if necessary.
  3. The Frequency key will show “Multiple” if multiple frequencies are available. Touch the “Multiple” Frequency key to display the frequencies.
  4. Touch the key for the desired frequency to place the selected frequency into the Com Standby window.

How do I access the Nearest Weather Frequency (WX Freq) function?

  1. While viewing the Nearest function, touch the WX FREQ key. A list of the nearest 25 Weather stations within 200 NM will be listed.
  2. Touch the Up and Down keys to scroll through the list, as needed.
  3. Touch the key for the desired frequency to place the selected frequency into the Com Standby window.
  4. Touch the Weather Station Identifier key to show the Waypoint Info page for the selected Weather station.

How do I access the Services page?

While viewing the Home page, touch the Services key to view the Services page.

How do I activate SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services?

The service is activated by providing SiriusXM Satellite Radio with either one or two coded IDs, depending on the equipment. Either the Audio Radio ID or the Data Radio ID, or both, must be provided to SiriusXM Satellite Radio to activate the entertainment subscription. Activation Instructions are included with the GDL 69A, P/N 190-00355-04 and are also available at http://www.flyGarmin.com. It is not required to activate both the entertainment and weather service subscriptions with the GDL 69A. Either or both services can be activated. SiriusXM Satellite Radio uses one or both of the coded IDs to send an activation signal that, when received by the GDL 69A, allows it to play entertainment programming.

These IDs are located:

  • On the label on the back of the Data Link Receiver
  • On the Music Menu

Contact the installer if the Data Radio ID and the Audio Radio ID cannot be located.

NOTE: Refer to the GDL 69/69A SiriusXM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions (P/N 190-00355-04) for further information.

  1. Contact SiriusXM Weather through the e-mail address listed on their website (www.siriusxm.com) or by the customer service phone number listed on the website (1-800-985-9200).
  2. Follow the instructions provided.

How do I browse channels and categories in the Music function?

The Category window displays the currently selected category of audio. Categories of channels, such as Jazz, Rock, or News, can be selected to list the available channels for a type of music or other contents.

  1. While viewing the Music page, touch the Browse key and then touch the desired channel to select it.
  2. Touch the Category key to activate Category selection and then touch the desired Category to select it.
  3. The current category will be shown at the top of the display.

How do I select a SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channel by Number?

Channels may be selected directly in the selected category using the numeric keypad.

  1. While viewing the main Music page, touch the Channel key. The Channel Number selection page will appear.
  2. Use the numeric keys to enter the number for the desired channel and then touch the Enter key.

How do I control SiriusXM Satellite Radio Volume?

The Volume control allows you to set the audio volume level, as well as mute the audio.

  1. While viewing the Music page, touch the Volume key.
  2. Touch the Up or Down Volume keys to adjust the radio volume.
  3. Touch MUTE to mute the radio volume.
  4. Touch MUTE again or the Volume key to unmute the radio volume.

How do I save a SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channel Preset?

  1. While viewing the desired channel, select the preset bank for saving the preset (XM 1, XM 2, or XM 3) by touching the Presets key until the desire bank is shown.
  2. Touch the desired preset key and hold it for three seconds.

How do I recall a SiriusXM Satellite Radio Channel Preset?

  1. Touch the Presets key to select the preset bank (XM 1, XM 2, or XM 3).
  2. Touch the desired preset key.

How do I troubleshoot the GDL 69/69A Data Link Receiver?

Some quick troubleshooting steps listed below can be performed to find the possible cause of a failure:

  • Ensure the owner/operator of the aircraft in which the Data Link Receiver is installed has subscribed to SiriusXM Satellite Radio
  • Ensure the SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription has been activated
  • Perform a quick check of the circuit breakers to ensure that power is applied to the Data Link Receiver

For troubleshooting purposes, check the Menu on the Music Page or the GDL 69 Box on the System – External LRUs Page for Data Link Receiver (GDL 69/69A) status, serial number, and software version number. More information about GDL Status is available in section 15.3.

It may take several minutes for all subscribed data to become available after power-up.

  1. Touch the Status key on the Music page. to display the GDL 69/69A Status.
  2. Touch the Menu key to display the GDL Status Menu.
  3. Touch the Lock Activation key if this is for the initial subscription or a change in the subscription. Touch the OK key to continue the operation.

How do I make a phone call using Iridium Phone Operation (Optional)?

  1. While viewing the Iridium Phone page, touch Phone, select a phone number, or select one from Contacts.
  2. Touch Enter to accept the selected number.
  3. Touch the Call key.
  4. To make a direct call with a keypad, touch the Touchtone Entry key.
  5. After completing the call, touch the End Call key.

How do I answer a phone call using Iridium Phone Operation (Optional)?

An incoming phone call will generate a pop-up announcing the call. When a call is accepted, the pop-up will show that the call is connected and the cumulative call time will be shown.

  1. When an incoming call is available, touch the Enter key or the ANSWER key to answer the call. Or, press the Ignore key to not answer the call and hang up.
  2. After a called is accepted and connected, the connection time will be shown on the pop-up. Touch the ATT soft key to attenuate the call volume; touching it again will return to normal volume. Touch the HANG UP soft key to end the call.

How do I suppress calls using Iridium Phone Operation (Optional)?

  1. While viewing the Iridium Phone page, touch the Suppression key.
  2. Touch the desired Call Suppression type.
  3. Or, press Back to return to the Phone page without making a selection.

NOTE: The “Suppress Visuals” setting only affects the visual indication of an incoming call/text. It does not inhibit the phone ringer or incoming SMS chime. It is recommended that you inhibit the audio from the GSR 56 unless a phone call is active.

How do I adjust the phone volume with the Soft Keys?

  1. While viewing the Iridium Phone page, touch the VOL keys to adjust the phone volume.
  2. The phone volume level is shown as a bar graph.

How do I access SMS Text Operation?

  1. While viewing the Services page, touch the SMS Text key.
  2. Select Compose, Inbox, Drafts, or Outbox.

How do I access the SMS Text Messaging Menu?

The SMS Text Messaging Menu allows you to sort, mark, or delete messages and select call suppression.

  1. Touch the Time key to sort messages by Time or the Address key to sort by Address.
  2. Touch the Suppression key and then touch the call suppression choice. The current choice will be shown on the Suppression key.
  3. While viewing the Inbox, Drafts, or Outbox, touch the Mark All As Read to tag the messages as having been read.
  4. Touch the Delete All Messages to delete the messages in the viewed category.

How do I compose a SMS Text Message?

  1. While viewing the SMS Text page, touch the Compose key.
  2. Touch the To window to select the recipient. Select either a Phone Number or E-mail Address.
  3. Use either the keypad or select from the Contacts.
  4. Touch the Message window to enter the text for the message. Use the keypad to create the message.
  5. Touch Send to send the message. Touch Save to save the message as a draft. Touch Delete to delete this message.

How do I resend a Failed SMS Text Message?

  1. While viewing the Services page, touch the SMS Text key and touch the Outbox tab. A failed message is noted with an “x”.
  2. Touch the failed message. Touch the Send Again key to resend the message.
  3. To delete the message, touch the Menu key and then the Delete key.

How do I access Position Reporting?

Position Reporting is a system which collects system variables and transmits them over the Iridium® satellite at a given interval through the GSR 56.

  1. While viewing the Services page, touch the Position Reports key.
  2. Touch the Automatic Reporting key to enable Automatic Reporting.
  3. After Automatic Reporting is enabled, touch the Report Period key to set the Reporting Period.
  4. Select the Report Period with the keypad and press Enter.
  5. When Automatic Reporting is disabled, touch the Send Report key to manually send a report.

NOTE: The GSR 56 does not report its serial number until 90 seconds after power up of the GTN. As a result, for that period, the product info for the GSR 56 will show “Waiting”.

How do I create a contact?

The Phone Book may hold up to 128 entries. A phone number may be entered and dialed without saving it to the Phone Book. Note that it is necessary to dial a “1,” the area code, and then the number.

  1. While viewing the Services page, touch the Contacts key.
  2. Touch the Add key to add a new contact.
  3. Use the keypad to enter the information for each item and then touch the Save Contact key.

How do I use a contact?

  1. While viewing the Contacts page, touch an existing contact.
  2. Touch the desired function for the selected Contact.

How do I access the Utilities page?

The Utilities page provides a group of features that will support flight planning to make them easier and more efficient. While viewing the Home page, touch the Utilities key to view the Utilities page.

How do I use the Vertical Calculator (VCALC)?

The Vertical Calculator (VCALC) function allows creation of a three-dimensional profile which guides from a present position and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. This is helpful when wanting to descend to a certain altitude near an airport. Once the profile is defined, message alerts and additional data can be configured on the Default NAV and Map Pages to keep informed of progress.

VCALC is inhibited in the following conditions:

  • Groundspeed is less than 35 knots
  • No active flight plan or direct-to destination
  • SUSP mode
  • Vectors-to-Final mode
  • VLOC mode
  • After the FAF on an approach
  • OBS mode

WARNING: Do not use VCALC messages as the only means of either avoiding terrain/obstacles or following ATC guidance. VCALC provides advisory information only and must be used in concert with all other available navigation data sources.

  1. From the Utilities page, touch VCALC.
  2. Select the VCALC items as necessary to set up parameters for the next waypoint. Touch the Back key when finished.

How do I set the Target Altitude?

  1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch Target ALT.
  2. Use the numeric keypad to select the desired Target Altitude and then touch the Enter key.

How do I select the Altitude Type?

  1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch Altitude Type.
  2. Touching the Altitude Type key will toggle between MSL and Above WPT. “Above WPT” is only available for waypoints that are airports.

How do I set the Vertical Speed (VS) Profile?

  1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch the VS Profile key.
  2. Use the numeric keypad to select the desired Vertical Speed and then touch the Enter key.

How do I set the Target Offset?

The Target Offset is a pilot-selected distance value that represents the geographical location to arrive at the target altitude. This distance is measured from the Target Waypoint and designated as either before or after the Target Waypoint.

  1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch the Offset key.
  2. Use the numeric keypad to select the desired Target Offset and then touch the Enter key.

How do I select Before/After Target Waypoint?

This setting designates whether the offset distance defines a point before reaching the target reference waypoint or after reaching the waypoint. The “After” selection is not available for the last waypoint in a flight plan.

  1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch the Before/After key.
  2. Touching the Before/After key will toggle between Before and After the Target Waypoint.

How do I select the Target Waypoint?

When using a flight plan, the target waypoint is a reference that can be specified from the waypoints contained in the flight plan. By default, the last waypoint in the flight plan is selected.

  1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch Target Waypoint.
  2. A list of the remaining waypoints in the flight plan will be shown. Touch the desired waypoint to select it as the Target Waypoint.

How do I display VCALC Messages?

Selecting Display Messages will allow the display of messages about the VCALC function when they occur. With Display Messages not selected, VCALC messages will not be displayed.

  1. While viewing the VCALC page, touch the Menu key and then Display Messages to toggle the display of VCALC messages in the Message function.
  2. Touch the MSG key to toggle the display of available messages.

How do I restore VCALC Defaults?

While viewing the VCALC page menu, touching the Restore Defaults key will reset all of the VCALC values back to their default values. The Target Waypoint will not be changed.

How do I use Flight Timers?

The Flight Timers function provides count up/down timers, plus automatic recording of departure time, and total trip time. Departure and total trip time recording can be configured to run either any time unit power is on, or only when ground speed exceeds the in-air threshold set by the installer (for example, 30 knots). A flexible Generic Timer is available for general timing needs.

NOTE: When a count up timer is used, the preset value has no function.

  1. While viewing the Utilities page, touch the Flight Timers key.
  2. If the Generic Timer Direction counter is set to “Up,” the Reset Timer key will be shown and when touched will return the timer to 00:00:00. If the Direction counter is set to “Down,” the Preset Timer key will be shown and the key will return the timer to the Preset time value.
  3. Touch the Trip/DEP Timers or Generic Timer keys to toggle between the timer types.
  4. Touch each key as desired to set up timer operation.

How do I use RAIM Prediction?

RAIM Prediction predicts if GPS coverage is available for a current location or at a specified waypoint at any time and date. RAIM performs checks to ensure that the GTN unit has adequate satellite geometry during flight. RAIM availability is near 100% in Oceanic, En Route and Terminal phases of flight. Because the FAA’s TSO requirements for non-precision approaches specify significantly better satellite coverage than other flight phases, RAIM may not be available when flying some approaches. The GTN unit automatically monitors RAIM during approach operations and warns if RAIM is not available. In such cases, use a non-GPS based approach. RAIM prediction helps plan for a pending flight to confirm GPS operation during an approach.

RAIM prediction only predicts the availability of Fault Detection (FD) integrity in the absence of SBAS corrections. It cannot predict the availability of LPV or L/VNAV approaches. The FAA provides a NOTAM service for LPV approach availability.

  1. While viewing the Utilities page, touch the RAIM Prediction key.
  2. Touch the Waypoint key and select the waypoint for RAIM Prediction.
  3. Touch the Arrival Date key and select the date of arrival at the selected waypoint.
  4. Touch the Arrival Time key and select the local time of expected arrival at the selected waypoint.
  5. When the Waypoint, Arrival Date, and Arrival Time values have been entered, touch the Compute RAIM key to determine if RAIM is available.

How do I use Trip Planning?

The GTN 6XX allows viewing of desired track (DTK), distance (DIS), estimated time en route (ETE), en route safe altitude (ESA) and estimated time of arrival (ETA) information for a direct-to, point-to-point between two specified waypoints or for any programmed flight plan. This item also displays the sunrise/sunset times for the destination waypoint (for the selected departure date). All times are based on the time set in System-Setup. For trip planning inputs: departure time and date are manually entered, while ground speed can be provided by sensor data, if selected.

The trip statistics are calculated based on the selected starting and ending waypoints and the trip planning inputs.

In Flight Plan mode with a stored flight plan selected, and the entire flight plan (CUM) selected, the waypoints are the starting and ending waypoints of the selected flight plan.

In Flight Plan mode with a stored flight plan selected, and a specific leg selected, the waypoints are the endpoints of the selected leg.

In Point-To-Point mode these are manually selected waypoints (if there is an active flight plan, these default to the endpoints of the active leg).

Some of the calculated trip statistics are dashed when the selected leg of the active flight plan has already been flown.

  • Desired Track (DTK) – DTK is shown as nnn° and is the desired track between the selected waypoints. It is dashed unless only a single leg is selected.
  • Distance (DIS) – The distance is shown in tenths of units up to 99.9, and in whole units up to 9999.
  • Estimated time en route (ETE) – ETE is shown as hours:minutes until less than an hour, then it is shown as minutes:seconds.
  • Estimated time of arrival (ETA) – ETA is shown as hours:minutes and is the local time at the destination.
    • If in Point-To-Point mode then the ETA is the ETE added to the departure time.
    • If a flight plan other than the active flight plan is selected it shows the ETA by adding to the departure time all of the ETEs of the legs up to and including the selected leg. If the entire flight plan is selected, then the ETA is calculated as if the last leg of the flight plan was selected.
    • If the active flight plan is selected the ETA reflects the current position of the aircraft and the current leg being flown. The ETA is calculated by adding to the current time the ETEs of the current leg up to and including the selected leg. If the entire flight plan is selected, then the ETA is calculated as if the last leg of the flight plan was selected.
  • En Route safe altitude (ESA) – The ESA is shown as nnnnnFT
  • Destination sunrise and sunset times – These times are shown as hours:minutes and are the local time at the destination.

NOTE: The capability of using Sensor Data for the trip planning functions is available in SW Versions 2.00, 4.10, and later.

How do I use Point-To-Point Mode?

The Trip Planning Point-to-Point mode shows trip calculations between two selected points: either two waypoints from the database or from your present position to a selected waypoint.

  1. While viewing the Utilities page, touch the Trip Planning key.
  2. Touch the Mode key to toggle to Point-to-Point.
  3. Touch the P.POS key to toggle between using your present position as the From waypoint when selected or a waypoint selected from the database when P.POS is deselected. If P.POS is selected, the Lat/Lon of the present position will be shown in the From position.
  4. If P.POS is not selected for the From point, touch the From key and then use the keypad to select a waypoint from the database and touch Enter.
  5. Touch the To key and then use the keypad to select a waypoint from the database for the destination waypoint and touch Enter.
  6. Touch the Depart Time key and then use the keypad to select the departure time (local time at From waypoint) and touch Enter.
  7. Touch the Depart Date key and then use the Departure Date page to select the departure year, month, and day and then touch Enter.
  8. Touch the Ground Speed key and then the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and touch Enter.
  9. After completing the Trip Planning selections, touch the Compute Data key to display the trip statistics.

NOTE: When Local Time is selected in the Setup-Date/Time feature, Sunrise/ Sunset calculations in the Trip Planning feature are based on the From waypoint time zone. For instance, a flight plan originating in the Pacific time zone and ending in the Central time zone would show Sunset/Sunrise times at the destination in Pacific time. This potential offset does not occur when UTC time is used.

How do I select Flight Plan Mode?

  1. Touch the Mode key to select Flight Plan mode, if required.
  2. Touch the Flight Plan key to select the flight plan.

How do I select a flight plan leg to view trip statistics?

  1. Touch the Leg key to select the flight plan leg. If “Cumulative” is chosen, statistics will relate to the entire flight plan.
  2. Touch the Depart Time key, then use the keypad to select the departure time (local time at From waypoint), and touch Enter.
  3. Touch the Depart Date key, then use the Departure Date page to select the departure year, month, and day, and then touch Enter.
  4. Touch the Ground Speed key and then the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and touch Enter.
  5. Touch the Compute Data key to view statistics for the current flight plan leg. The Cumulative flight plan is shown.
  6. Touch the Next key to view statistics for the next leg in the flight plan.

How do I plan fuel using the Point-To-Point mode?

  1. While viewing the Utilities page, touch the Fuel Planning key.
  2. Touch the Mode key to toggle to Point-to-Point, if required.
  3. Touch the P.POS key to toggle between using your present position as the From waypoint when selected, or a waypoint selected from the database when P.POS is deselected. If P.POS is selected, the Lat/Lon of the present position will be shown in the From position.
  4. If P.POS is not selected for the From point, touch the From key and then use the keypad to select a waypoint from the database and touch Enter.
  5. Touch the To key and then use the keypad to select a waypoint from the database for the destination waypoint and touch Enter.
  6. Touch the Fuel on Board key and then use the keypad to select the current amount of fuel on board and touch Enter.
  7. Touch the Fuel Flow key and then use the keypad to select the average fuel flow and touch Enter.
  8. Touch the Ground Speed key and then use the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and touch Enter.

How do I view fuel calculations between two legs of the flight plan or the cumulative flight plan?

  1. Touch the Mode key to select Flight Plan mode, if required.
  2. Touch the Flight Plan key to select the flight plan.
  3. Touch the Leg key to select the flight plan leg. If the “Cumulative” selection is chosen, statistics will relate to the entire flight plan.
  4. If desired, touch the Fuel on Board key and then use the keypad to select the Fuel on Board value and touch Enter.
  5. If desired, touch the Fuel Flow key and then use the keypad to select the Fuel Flow value and touch Enter.
  6. Touch the Ground Speed key and then use the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and touch Enter.
  7. Touch the Compute Data key to display Statistics for the current flight plan leg.
  8. Touch the Previous and Next keys to view statistics for the previous and next legs in the flight plan.
  9. Touch the Edit Input Data key to return to the display for selecting Fuel Planning data.

How do I compute true airspeed (TAS) and density altitude?

The GTN unit computes true airspeed (TAS) and density altitude, based upon the following factors:

  • Indicated altitude (Indicated ALT)
  • Barometric pressure (BARO)
  • Total air temperature (TAT; the temperature, including the heating effect of speed, read on a standard outside temperature gauge)

Also, this feature determines winds aloft — the wind direction and speed — and a head wind/tail wind component, based on true airspeed, aircraft heading (HDG) and ground speed.

How do I manually enter data to compute DALT/TAS/Winds?

  1. Touch the Indicated ALT key and then the keypad to select the Indicated Altitude and then touch Enter.
  2. Touch the BARO key and then the keypad to select the Barometric Pressure and then touch Enter.
  3. Touch the CAS key and then the keypad to select the Calibrated Air Speed and then touch Enter.
  4. Touch the TAT key and then the keypad to select the Total Air Temperature and touch Enter.
  5. Touch the TRK key and then the keypad to select the Track Angle and then touch Enter.
  6. Touch the HDG key and then the keypad to select the Heading value and then touch Enter.
  7. Touch the Ground Speed key and then the keypad to select the average ground speed for the trip and then touch Enter.

How do I clean the touchscreen?

  1. While viewing the Utilities page group, touch the Clean Screen key to start Screen Cleaning Mode.
  2. Touch the HOME key to exit Screen Cleaning Mode.

The front bezel, keypad, and display can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth or with a soft cotton cloth dampened with clean water. DO NOT use any chemical cleaning agents. Care should be taken to avoid scratching the surface of the display.

How do I use the Scheduled Messages utility?

  1. While viewing the Utilities page group, touch the Scheduled Messages key to start the Scheduled Messages function.
  2. Touch the Message selection and enter the desired message to be displayed. Touch the Type selection to choose the message type. Touch the Timer selection to set the countdown time for the message to be displayed.
  3. After completing the selections, touch the Enter key.

How do I use the Checklists function?

  1. While viewing the Utilities page group, touch the Checklists key to start the Checklists function.
  2. Touch the Menu key to select an option from the Checklist Menu.
  3. While viewing the Utilities function, touch the Checklist key. Use the existing Checklists in the order provided or touch the Menu key to select another checklist.
  4. After completing the Checklist, touch Go to Next Checklist, Menu, or Back to exit the Checklist function.

How do I access the System functions?

  1. From the Home page, touch the System key.
  2. Touch the Up and Down Arrow keys to view the features available in the System function.
  3. Touch the desired key to reach that function. To return to the System page, touch the Back key.

How do I find the unit Serial Number and the System ID?

  1. While viewing the System Status page, touch System Info.
  2. Touch the Back key to return to the System Status page.

How do I view the software versions of the GTN unit?

  1. While viewing the System Status page, touch the System Info key to view more detailed information about the software versions inside the GTN unit.
  2. Touch the Back key to return to the System Status page.

How do I select an SBAS provider?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch GPS Status.
  2. If desired, touch the SBAS key to select an SBAS provider. The SBAS list is based on the Aviation database.
  3. Touch the Back key to return to the System Status page.

How do I register a phone and datalink status?

  1. While viewing the External LRUs page, touch More Info for the GSR 56 LRU.
  2. Touch the Connext Registration key to display the Connext Registration display.

How do I set the time convention, Com channel spacing, crossfilling to a second GTN or GNS unit, and Nearest Airport search filtering?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch the Setup key.
  2. After making the desired selections, touch the Back key to return to the Setup page.

How do I choose auto or manual CDI Scale Selection?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the CDI key.
  2. Touch the CDI Scale key to toggle between automatic selection or to choose the CDI scale manually.

How do I select Auto Switch or Manual Selection?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the CDI key.
  2. Touch the ILS CDI Capture key to select Auto Switch or Manual Selection. This feature enables the unit to automatically switch from GPS to VLOC on an ILS approach. See Procedures-ILS Approaches for more detail on ILS approaches.

How do I set the time offset for local time?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Date/Time key.
  2. While viewing the System Setup page, touch Local Offset to set the time offset for local time.
  3. Use the keypad to select the desired local offset and then touch Enter.

How do I select local 12 hour, local 24 hour, or UTC time?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Date/Time key.
  2. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Time Format key to select local 12 hour, local 24 hour, or UTC time.
  3. Touch the key for the desired time format.

How do I set the Nearest Airport Criteria?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Nearest Airport key.
  2. Touch the Runway Surface key to display the options. Touch the desired surface type.
  3. Touch Minimum Runway Length to display the keypad for selecting the minimum runway length. Select the desired minimum runway length with the numeric keypad. A selection of “0” will allow any length.
  4. After selecting the minimum 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.

How do I select COM Channel Spacing?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Com/Nav key.
  2. Touch COM Channel Spacing to toggle between 8.33 kHz and 25.0 kHz channel spacing.

How do I toggle the Reverse Frequency Lookup function?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Com/Nav key.
  2. Touch the Reverse Frequency Lookup key to toggle the function.

How do I enable or disable crossfill?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the Crossfill key to toggle between Enabled and Disabled Crossfill.
  2. When Crossfill is about to be enabled, you will be prompted to note that data will be overwritten in the other unit. Touch OK to enable Crossfill or touch Cancel to return to the System Setup page without enabling Crossfill.

How do I enable Crossfill and send the Active Flight Plans and the active Direct-To course to the GNS unit?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the GNS Crossfill Settings key to reach the GNS Crossfill settings.
  2. Touch Auto GNS Crossfill to enable Crossfill and send the Active Flight Plans and the active Direct-To course to the GNS unit.

How do I transfer the User Waypoints from the GTN unit to the connected GNS unit?

  1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the GNS Crossfill Settings key to reach the GNS Crossfill settings.
  2. Touch the Transfer User Waypoints key to transfer the User Waypoints from the GTN unit to the connected GNS unit.

How do I activate arrival alerts?

  1. While viewing the Setup page under the Systems heading, touch the Alerts key.
  2. Touch the Arrival key to toggle activation. A green bar will appear when it is active.

How do I set the Destination Proximity distance values?

Touch the Proximity key to set the Destination Proximity distance values. A numeric keypad will appear. Select the desired values and then touch Enter.

How do I set the Airspace Altitude Buffer value?

  1. While viewing the Setup Alerts page, touch Airspace Alert Options.
  2. Touch the Airspace Altitude Buffer key to set the buffer altitude value. A numeric keypad will appear. Select the desired value and then touch Enter.

How do I toggle activation of airspace type keys?

  1. While viewing the Setup Alerts page, touch Airspace Alert Options.
  2. Touch the Airspace type keys to toggle activation. A green bar will appear when it is active.

How do I configure the data field type shown at the right of the display when it is not occupied by the control for a transponder?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch the User Fields key, then touch an available field on the side of the display.
  2. Touch the Data, Function, or Page tab to display a list of available selections. A list of information types will be displayed.
  3. Touch the Up or Down keys or touch the display and drag your finger to scroll through the list. Touch the desired item to select it or touch the Back key to cancel selection.

How do I setup units?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch the Units key.
  2. Touch the key for the desired units. A window with a list of unit values will appear. Touch the desired value on the list.
  3. After making the desired selections, touch the Back key to return to the Setup page.

How do I set a User-Configured (Manual) Nav Angle?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch the Units key.
  2. Touch the Nav Angle key and then the User key.
  3. After User is selected, touch the Magnetic Variation key to set the value.
  4. Touch the keys on the numeric keypad to set the Magnetic Variation and then touch Enter.

How do I select a position format?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch Units key.
  2. Touch the Position Format key.
  3. Touch the desired Position format.

How do I adjust the volume of the click sound when controls are touched?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch the Audio key.
  2. Touch the Arrow keys to adjust the Key Click Volume.
  3. Touch the Male or Female key to select the audio voice type.
  4. When HTAWS is installed, a Voice Call Outs option may be available. Touch the Voice Callouts key to select the Max Voice Call Out value.
  5. Touch the MAX Voice Callout key to select the value.
  6. Touch Back when complete.

How do I adjust the backlighting of the display and bezel keys manually?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch the Backlight key.
  2. Touch the Manual Offset Arrow keys to set the Manual Offset level.
  3. After making the desired selections, touch the Back key to return to the Setup page.

How do I access the GSR 56 LRU Status page?

  1. While viewing the System page, touch Connext Setup to access the GSR 56 LRU Status page.
  2. Touch Connext Registration to set up the Connext account. Follow the information provided in section 15.3.3.

How do I manage the Bluetooth connection?

Touch the Bluetooth Setup key.

How do I manage paired devices?

Touch To Manage Paired Devices.

How do I manage the Wi-Fi connection?

Touch the Wi-Fi Setup key.

How do I manage Flight Stream Features?

Touch the Features key.

What pilot action is required for operation data output from the GTN and Flight Stream?

No pilot action is required; data output such as flight plan, GPS position, and attitude occurs automatically.

What data can be output from the Flight Stream?

  • ADS-B traffic and weather when connected to a GDL 88 or GTX 345
  • XM WX and SiriusXM satellite radio information when connected to a GDL 69

What can the pilot enable/disable from the Connext Setup page?

The pilot can enable/disable flight plan importing, change the Flight Stream Bluetooth name, and manage paired devices.

What do Flight Stream 210 and 510 support?

Sending and receiving GSR 56 SMS messages and controlling the GSR 56 Iridium phone when used with a compatible portable application.

What can the pilot enable/disable from the Connext Setup page?

Flight plan importing, phone/SMS, and database transfers.

How do I set up Flight Stream Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

From the Connext Setup page.

How can I manage paired Bluetooth devices?

From the Connext Setup page.

How do I know if a portable device is connected and communicating with the Flight Stream?

On the GTN’s Paired Devices page, the device status will indicate if the portable device is connected and communicating with the Flight Stream.

What does the “Auto-Reconnect” setting determine?

If the Flight Stream will automatically connect to up to four devices when in range.

What happens if the “Auto-Reconnect” setting is disabled?

The pilot must initiate the connection from the device. For devices that always reconnect automatically, this setting will not be shown.

What happens when removing a device from the Paired Devices page?

By pressing “Remove” will require the device to be paired again before transferring data.

What should I do if the pairing is removed from either device?

It must be removed on the other device before a new pairing to that same device is established again. Essentially, pairing must be removed on both devices before re-pairing.

When can new devices be paired with the Flight Stream?

When it is in “Pairing Mode”.

When will the Flight Stream be in pairing mode?

When the GTN is navigated to the Connext Setup page and/or the Manage Paired Devices page.

Who must initiate the pairing?

The pairing must be initiated by the portable device.

How is pairing confirmed?

Pop-ups displayed on the portable device and GTN will be displayed to confirm the pairing.

What does selecting “Manage Paired Devices” do?

Opens a page that lists all of devices paired to the Flight Stream.

What can I configure from the Connext Setup page for other Bluetooth devices?

Enable/disable Bluetooth, change the Bluetooth name, and manage paired devices.

What does the device status indicate on the Paired Devices page?

If the portable device is paired and connected.

What do I need to do to connect a different device when the maximum number are already connected?

The existing connection must be ended by removing the portable device pairing or by disconnecting or disabling Bluetooth on the portable device.

What happens when removing a device from the Paired Devices page?

Pressing “Remove” will require the device to be paired again before reconnecting.

How do I access the Voice Command page?

While viewing the System page, touch the Voice Commands key.

How do I activate voice commands?

Touch the Voice Command key to toggle activation. A green bar will appear when voice commands are active.

How do I see a list of recently spoken commands?

Touch the Command History key to open a list of recently spoken commands.

What happens when a message has been issued by the unit?

The MSG (Message) key/annunciator on the left side of the display will blink.

How do I view the messages?

Touch the MSG key to view the messages.

How do I return to the previously viewed page?

After viewing the messages, touch the Back key.

Will system messages crossfill between GTN units?

No, each GTN will display messages based on data received by that unit.

What should I do if I have more than one GTN installed?

The pilot should view messages on both GTN units to ensure all messages are received.

What action should I take if I get an ABORT APPROACH message?

Initiate a climb to the MSA or other published safe altitude, abort the approach, and execute a non-GPS based approach.

What action should I take if I get an AIRSPACE ALERT message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get an APPROACH DOWNGRADE message?

Continue to fly the approach using published LNAV minimums.

What action should I take if I get an APPROACH NOT ACTIVE message?

Abort the approach and execute a non-GPS based approach.

What action should I take if I get an APR GUIDANCE AVAILABLE message?

Press the “Enable APR Output” key on the GTN, this will cause the autopilot to go into ROL mode. Engage the autopilot into approach mode. See section 6.15 for additional information.

What action should I take if I get a CDI/HSI FLAG message?

Verify course guidance is valid and correct by crosschecking with the GTN on-screen CDI and other navigational equipment. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a CDI SOURCE message?

Select the appropriate CDI source for approach.

What action should I take if I get a COM RADIO (locked to 121.5 MHz) message?

Hold the com remote transfer (COM RMT XFR) switch for two seconds to exit this mode.

What action should I take if I get a COM RADIO (overtemp or undervoltage) message?

Decrease length of com transmissions, decrease cabin temperature and increase cabin airflow (especially near the GTN). Check aircraft voltage and reduce electrical load as necessary. Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a COM RADIO (inoperative) message?

Press and hold the volume knob or the external com remote transfer (COM RMT XFR) switch, if installed – this will force the com radio to 121.5 MHz. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a COM RADIO (needs service) message?

Cycle the power to the COM radio. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a CONFIGURATION (Terrain/TAWS configuration is invalid) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a CONFIGURATION MODULE message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a COOLING (GTN overtemp) message?

Decrease cabin temperature and increase cabin airflow (especially near the GTN). Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a COOLING FAN message?

Decrease cabin temperature and increase cabin airflow (especially near the GTN) to prevent damage to the unit. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a CROSSFILL ERROR message?

See section 15.4.5 for a list of crossfilled items that will no longer be crossfilled. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a CROSSFILL ERROR (Navigation DB mismatch) message?

Check the specified database version of both GTNs and ensure it is up-to-date. Update the specified database if needed.

What action should I take if I get a CROSSFILL STATUS message?

No action.

What action should I take if I get a DATABASE (procedure has been modified) message?

Verify stored cataloged flight plans and procedures. Modify stored flight plans and procedures as necessary to include the current procedures by re-loading those procedures to the stored flight plan routes.

What action should I take if I get a DATABASE (Terrain database is not installed) message?

Re-load this database on the external datacard.

What action should I take if I get a DATABASE (Terrain display unavailable) message?

Terrain and TAWS functions will be unavailable. If terrain coverage is desired in the area, load appropriate coverage area on the external datacard.

What action should I take if I get a DATABASE (Terrain or Obstacle database not available) message?

Re-load these databases on the external datacard.

What action should I take if I get a DATABASE (Verify airways in stored flight plans are correct) message?

Verify that the airways in stored flight plans are correct. Modify stored flight plans as necessary to include the current airways by re-loading those airways to the stored flight plan routes.

What action should I take if I get a DATABASE (Verify user-modified procedures in stored flight plans are correct) message?

Verify that the user-modified procedures in stored flight plans are correct.

What action should I take if I get a DATACARD ERROR message?

ChartView, FlightCharts, and Terrain databases will not be accessible by the unit. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATACARD REMOVED message?

Reinsert datacard.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (ADS-B In fault) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK – FIS-B weather has failed message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GDL 69 is inoperative) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GDL 88 ADS-B failure) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GDL 88 ADS-B fault) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GDL 88 ADS-B is not transmitting position) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GDL 88 configuration module needs service) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GDL 88 control input fault) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GDL 88 is inoperative) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GDL 88 needs service) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GSR 56 data services inoperative) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATALINK (GSR 56 is inoperative) message?

Close the GSR 56 circuit breaker and ensure the GSR 56 is receiving power. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATA LOST message?

Recheck settings.

What action should I take if I get a DATA SOURCE (Heading source inoperative) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATA SOURCE (Pressure altitude source inoperative) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DATA SOURCE (Radar Altimeter source inoperative) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a DEMO MODE message?

Do not use for navigation. Power cycle the GTN to exit demo mode. Also ensure that the Direct-To key is not stuck.

What action should I take if I get a FLIGHT PLAN IMPORT (failed) message?

Check for proper operation of the needed components. If the problem persists, contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a FLIGHT PLAN IMPORT (Catalog is full) message?

Edit the flight plan catalog to remove unneeded flight plans.

What action should I take if I get a FLIGHT PLAN IMPORT (New imported flight plan(s) available for preview) message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a FPL WAYPOINT LOCKED message?

Verify stored cataloged flight plans and procedures. Modify stored flight plans as necessary to include waypoints that are in the current navigation database.

What action should I take if I get a FPL WPT MOVED message?

Verify stored cataloged flight plans and procedures. Modify stored flight plans as necessary to include waypoints that are in the current navigation database.

What action should I take if I get a GLIDESLOPE (receiver has failed) message?

Fly an approach that does not use the glideslope receiver (VOR, LOC, GPS). Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a GLIDESLOPE (receiver needs service) message?

Verify glideslope deviation indications with another source and crosscheck final approach fix crossing altitude. If another glideslope source is not available for verification, fly a GPS based approach. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a GNS CROSSFILL (Catalog full) message?

Remove some of the waypoints from the catalog to make room for the waypoints from the GNS.

What action should I take if I get a GNS CROSSFILL (GTN user waypoint(s) replaced with GNS user waypoints) message?

Ensure that the waypoints on the GNS have unique names before transferring to the GTN to avoid overwriting existing waypoints.

What action should I take if I get a GNS CROSSFILL (Waypoint transfer failed) message?

The data transfer should be reattempted.

What action should I take if I get a GPS NAVIGATION LOST (Erroneous position) message?

Use a different GPS receiver or a non-GPS based source of navigation. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a GPS NAVIGATION LOST (Insufficient satellites) message?

Wait for GPS satellite geometry to improve. Ensure the aircraft has a clear view of the sky. Use a different GPS receiver or a non-GPS based source of navigation. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a GPS RECEIVER (has failed) message?

Use a different GPS receiver or a non-GPS based source of navigation. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a GPS RECEIVER (needs service) message?

Use a different GPS receiver or a non-GPS based source of navigation. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a GPS RECEIVER (Low internal clock battery) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a GPS SEARCHING SKY message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a GTN (GTN needs service) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a HOLD EXPIRED message?

No action is necessary; message is information only.

What action should I take if I get a HTAWS (Invalid Terrain Database) message?

Load HTAWS specific terrain database on the external SD card.

What action should I take if I get an INTERFACE ADAPTER (GAD 42 configuration needs service) message?

Verify all input/output data from/ to the GAD 42 Interface Adapter. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get an INTERFACE ADAPTER (GAD 42 needs service) message?

Verify all input/output data from/ to the GAD 42 Interface Adapter. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get an INTERNAL SD CARD ERROR message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get an INTERNAL SD CARD REMOVED message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a KEY STUCK (Direct-To key is stuck) message?

Verify the Direct-To key is not pressed. Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a KEY STUCK (HOME key is stuck) message?

Verify the HOME key is not pressed. Press the Home key again to cycle its operation. Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a KNOB STUCK (Dual concentric inner knob is stuck) message?

Verify the dual concentric knob is not pressed. Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a KNOB STUCK (Volume knob is stuck) message?

Verify the volume knob is not pressed. Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a LOCKED FLIGHT PLAN message?

Unlock the flight plan by modifying stored flight plans as necessary to include waypoints, procedures, and airways that are in the current navigation database.

What action should I take if I get a LOSS OF INTEGRITY (LOI) message?

Make sure the aircraft is clear of hangars, buildings, trees, etc. Use a different GPS receiver or a non-GPS based source of navigation. Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a MAGNETIC NORTH APPROACH message?

Change NAV angle setting to Magnetic.

What action should I take if I get a MAGNETIC VARIATION message?

Verify that the geographical region supports navigation based on magnetic variation.

What action should I take if I get a MARK ON TARGET message?

Wait for GPS satellite geometry to improve. Ensure the aircraft has a clear view of the sky. Reattempt waypoint creation. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a NAV ANGLE message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a NON-WGS84 WAYPOINT message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get an OBS message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a PARALLEL TRACK message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a REMOTE KEY STUCK message?

Verify the key/switch is not stuck. Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a SELECT FREQUENCY message?

Insert the correct frequency into the active navigation frequency window.

What action should I take if I get a SET COURSE message?

Set the CDI/HSI selected course to the current desired track.

What action should I take if I get a STEEP TURN message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only. If desired, slow the aircraft to shallow the turn.

What action should I take if I get a STORMSCOPE (Invalid heading received) message?

GTN StormScope data is correct and may be used. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a STORMSCOPE (is inoperative) message?

Close the Stormscope circuit breaker and ensure Stormscope is receiving power. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TAWS AUDIO INHIBITED message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TIMER message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a TRAFFIC (ADS-B In traffic alerting has failed) message?

Ensure the aircraft has a clear view of the sky. If the problem persists, contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRAFFIC (ADS-B In traffic has failed) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRAFFIC (TCAD has a low battery) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRAFFIC (Traffic device battery low) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRAFFIC (Traffic device has been in standby) message?

Set the traffic device to “operate” on the traffic page if traffic alerts are desired.

What action should I take if I get a TRAFFIC (Traffic device is inoperative) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 (ADS-B is not transmitting position) message?

Ensure the aircraft has a clear view of the sky. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 (ADS-B Out system fault) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 (Transponder is inoperative) message?

Verify squawk code and altitude with ATC. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 (Transponder needs service) message?

Verify squawk code and altitude with ATC. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 (Transponder has failed) message?

Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 (Transponder is in ground test mode) message?

Cycle the power to the transponder.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 (Transponder overtemp) message?

Decrease temperature and increase airflow near the transponder, if possible. Monitor aircraft electrical indications. Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a TRANSPONDER 1 OR 2 (Transponder undertemp) message?

Contact dealer for service if this message persists.

What action should I take if I get a TRUE NORTH APPROACH message?

Verify the Nav Angle is set to True North.

What action should I take if I get a USER WAYPOINT IMPORT (User waypoints were imported successfully) message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a USER WAYPOINT IMPORT (User waypoint import failed) message?

Ensure the media has the correct file format. If the problem persists, contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a USER WAYPOINT IMPORT (User waypoint import failed) message?

Edit the User Waypoint catalog to remove unneeded user waypoints.

What action should I take if I get a USER WAYPOINT IMPORT (User waypoints imported successfully) message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a VCALC message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

What action should I take if I get a VISUAL APPROACH NOT ACTIVE message?

Reactivate the approach or cancel the Direct-To course.

What action should I take if I get a VLOC RECEIVER message?

Use GPS based navigation. Contact dealer for service.

What action should I take if I get a WAYPOINT message?

No action is necessary; message is informational only.

How can GTN databases be updated?

By the pilot using an SD card or Flight Stream 510 wireless database card.

How can GTN synchronize databases in the cockpit with other displays?

Using Database SYNC and Chart Streaming.

Where can I configure Database SYNC and Chart Streaming?

In the menu on the System Status page.

What is required for basic flight operations?

A database card is required for database storage.

Can database cards be shared between units?

No.

What does the navigation database contain?

Information for waypoints and airports, such as procedures, runways, airways, airspaces, frequencies, and visual reporting points.

What does the Basemap database contain?

Land and water data, such as roads, boundaries, rivers, and lakes.

What does the SafeTaxi database contain?

Detailed airport diagrams for selected airports. These diagrams aid in following ground control instructions by displaying the aircraft position on the map in relation to taxiways, ramps, runways, terminals, and services.

What does the obstacle database contain?

Data for obstacles, such as towers, that pose a potential hazard to aircraft.

What does the terrain database contain?

Terrain mapping data.

What do FliteCharts resemble?

The paper version of AeroNav Services (Formerly named National Aeronautical Charting Office) terminal procedures charts.

What do ChartView resemble?

The paper version of Jeppesen terminal procedure charts.

How do I update the GTN database?

Use an SD card. Instructions on updating the GTN database and the required equipment is found at http://www.flyGarmin.com.

How do I get ChartView database?

The ChartView database is provided directly from Jeppesen. Contact Jeppesen (www.jeppesen.com) for ChartView subscription and update information.

What else is required to enable ChartView?

An enablement card that is purchased from Garmin is separate from the Jeppesen database and is required to enable ChartView.

What is the procedure to update databases with an SD card?

  1. Download the database updates to the Garmin Database Card from the appropriate website.
  2. Insert the database card into the slot of the GTN.
  3. Apply power to the GTN.
  4. The database update page will be displayed, listing all effective database updates on the database card. Databases cycles that are not effective or already installed will be kept on the Garmin Database Card as standby databases until they become effective. Hold down the dual-concentric knob while applying power to the GTN to force the update of these databases.
  5. Select the desired database updates and press the Update key.
  6. The GTN will begin the update process and then verify the integrity of the installed databases.
  7. Check that all databases are current and there are no errors. If a database is highlighted in yellow, it is either expired or missing.

What should I do while updating databases?

Do not remove power to the GTN.

How can GTN databases be updated using the Flight Stream 510 wireless database card?

With a portable device and the Garmin Pilot application.

What is the procedure to update databases with a Flight Stream 510?

  1. Follow the instructions within the app to purchase and download the database updates.
  2. Ensure the Flight Stream 510 is inserted into the database card slot and apply power to the GTN.
  3. When prompted on the database verification screen, connect the portable device to the Flight Stream 510 Wi-Fi network. The network name and password can be displayed by pressing the Show WiFi Info key.
  4. Once connected, open Garmin Pilot on the portable device.
  5. The Flight Stream 510 will check for database updates on the portable device and display the database update page or notify the pilot that no database updates are available.
  6. Select the desired database updates. All selected databases will be transferred to the GTN, but the GTN may choose to not install all databases. Database cycles that are not yet effective will be preloaded and kept as standby databases until they become effective. Databases that are not supported by this GTN may be transferred and then SYNC’d to other Garmin displays.
  7. Press the Update key.
  8. The GTN will begin the transfer, update, and verification process. The terrain and charts databases can take up to 5 minutes each to transfer over Wi-Fi to the Flight Stream 510.
  9. Check that all databases are current and there are no errors. If a database is highlighted in yellow, it is either expired or missing.

What is Database SYNC?

Database SYNC allows the GTN to synchronize databases from a single unit to other Garmin avionics. The pilot only needs to update a single database card (SD card or Flight Stream 510) and the new databases are automatically SYNC’d through the units connected in the cockpit and configured for Database SYNC.

What is required for the Database SYNC?

Databases must be purchased for all avionics in the cockpit.

What database types support the Database SYNC?

  • Navigation
  • Basemap
  • SafeTaxi
  • Obstacle
  • FliteCharts
  • Airport Directory

How long may the database SYNC process take?

The database SYNC process may take several minutes, depending on how many databases have been updated.

Where can I view the status of the database transfers to a unit?

On the System Status page under the “Standby” tab. The GTN will display the source of the received databases (for example: “Database SYNC – GTN #2”). If a database SYNC is pending, completed, or not authorized, the status will also be indicated.

What will the pilot be prompted with when the SYNC is complete?

If the aircraft is stopped and has yet to takeoff, the pilot will be prompted with the option to restart and update to the newly transferred databases.

When should the GTN be restarted?

Restarting the GTN must only be performed when the aircraft is on the ground as navigation and communication from the restarted unit will be lost for a period of time.

What are Database SYNC Conflicts?

Conflicts exist when multiple LRUs have a database of the same cycle, but with different regions or types (e.g., fixed wing vs. rotorcraft navigation database, different regions of the navigation database, or different obstacle database types).

How does the GTN attempt to resolve database conflicts?

The GTN attempts to resolve these by automatically synchronizing the most recently installed database across all other LRUs (software v6.30 and later). Pilot intervention is required when conflicts cannot be resolved automatically. Conflicts occurring with earlier software versions also require manual intervention.

How do I manually resolve database conflicts?

Touch the Resolve Conflicts key on the display containing the desired database version. This key is located on the Conflicts tab of the System Information page.

What is Chart Streaming?

While the Chart database is SYNCing in the background, the GTN will stream individual charts to other compatible displays. This enables all Garmin displays to use the latest chart database information even though the database is currently installed only on a single unit.

When will Chart Streaming begin?

Chart Streaming will begin after the chart database has begun SYNCing.

What should I do if I am unable to download databases to the SD card?

  • Ensure you have a high capacity SD card programmer.
  • Ensure that your card programmer is plugged directly into your computer and not into a USB hub, computer screen, or keyboard.
  • Ensure the sliding lock tab is in the unlocked position (up, when viewing the card label-side up).

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