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January 2010 Part Number 190-00357-01 Rev F Printed in the USA

Nav Freq Graphic Moving Photocell for

Comm Freq Map Display and
Window Window Auto-Dimming
Navigation Info

Range Keys
Comm Freq
Flip/Flop
Direct-To Key
Power and Comm
Volume/Squelch Menu Key

Nav Radio Freq Flip/Flop Clear Key

Nav Radio Enter Key

Volume
Waypoint and
Terrain, Flight arrival alerts, turn
Phase, and advisories, function,
GPS Integrity and page number
Annunciator
Large Knob
Large Knob Small Knob
Comm/VLOC (Cursor - Press to
Freq (MHz) activate)
CDI Cam Procedure Key
Small Knob Navigation Key OBS
Comm/VLOC Source: GPS, Lock
Freq (kHz) VLOC, or Key Terrain Database Card
Flight Plan
GPS-PTK Aviation Message Key
Database Key
Card
 CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, and NOTES

CAUTION: The Global Positioning System is operated CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to naviga-
by the United States government, which is solely re- tion and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized
sponsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system government charts, not replace them. Land and water
is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy data is provided only as a general reference to your
and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the surroundings. The positional accuracy of the land and
Garmin 500W-series are precision electronic NAViga- water data is not of a precision suitable for use in
tion AIDs (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or navigation and it should not be used for navigation.
misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe. Only official government charts and notices contain
all information needed for safe navigation – and, as
CAUTION: Use the 500W-series at your own risk. To always, the user is responsible for their prudent use.
reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review
and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual and CAUTION: The Terrain feature (in units not equipped
the Flight Manual Supplement, and thoroughly practice with TAWS) is for supplemental awareness only. The
basic operation prior to actual use. When in actual use, pilot/crew is responsible for all terrain and obstacle
carefully compare indications from the 500W-series to avoidance using information not provided by the
all available navigation sources, including the informa- 500W-series Terrain feature.
tion from other NAVAIDS, visual sightings, charts, etc. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continu- CAUTION: The Garmin 500W-series does not contain
ing navigation. any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be
made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unau-
WARNING: The altitude calculated by the 500W-series thorized repairs or modifications could void your war-
is geometric height above mean sea level and could ranty and authority to operate this device under FCC
vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure Part 15 regulations.
altimeters in aircraft.
NOTE: The GNS 500W-series units use a different
WARNING: The Jeppesen database incorporated in database than in the legacy units. The databases are in-
the 500W-series must be updated regularly in order to compatible between units. The GNS 500W-series units
ensure that its information is current. Updates are re- must use a WAAS enabled database.
leased every 28 days. A database information packet is
included in your 500W-series package. Pilots using an NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components
out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk! contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This
WARNING: VNAV is to be used for advisory purposes notice is being provided in accordance with California’s
only. VNAV messages or vertical speed required should Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like
not be used to maintain terrain or ATC clearances. Ter- additional information, please refer to our website at
rain and ATC clearances are the sole responsibility of www.garmin.com/prop65.
the pilot.
NOTE: It is the pilot’s responsibility for initial missed
CAUTION: GPS receivers operate by receiving and approach guidance in accordance with published pro-
decoding very low power radio signals broadcast by cedure. The unit may not provide correct guidance until
satellites. It is possible that in some situations other established on a defined leg.
radio equipment or electronic equipment used in close
proximity to a GPS receiver may create electromagnetic NOTE: GPS level of service annunciations (LPV, ENR,
interference (EMI) which may affect the ability of the etc.) are not applicable to the external CDI (or HSI)
GPS receiver to receive and decode the satellite signals. when VLOC is active.
In such event, the interference may be reduced or
eliminated by switching off the source of interference
or moving the GPS receiver away from it.

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 MODEL DESCRIPTIONS

Model Descriptions nect to XM Satellite Radio’s XM WX Weather Service via the

This guide covers the operation of the GNS 530W, GNS GDL 69 datalink receiver plus XM Audio with the
530AW, and the GPS 500W. In general, all models will be GDL 69A.
referred to as the 500W-series, except where there are physi- GNS 530W and GNS 530AW
cal or operational differences. The 500W-series units are 6.25” The GNS 530W and GNS 530AW include all of the
wide and 4.60” high. The display is a 320 by 234 pixel color features of the GPS 500W, and also include an IFR certified
LCD. The units include two removable data cards, one with airborne VHF communications transceiver and IFR certi-
a Jeppesen aviation database (inserted in the left-most card fied airborne VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers. This
slot) and the second is a Terrain database (inserted in the multi-purpose unit is available with either a 10-watt (GNS
right-most card slot). 530W) or 16-watt (GNS 530AW) Com transceiver. Refer-
GPS 500W ences to the GNS 530W also include the GNS 530AW.
The GPS 500W is a GPS-only unit with a WAAS GPS
Helicopter Installations
engine and is TSO C146a certified for en route, terminal,
In Helicopter installations, the ownship icon is set to
precision, and non-precision approaches. The GPS 500W
a helicopter. When present, HTAWS will be used instead
can simultaneously give aviators vital approach infor-
of TAWS. See the Garmin Optional Displays Pilot’s Guide
mation and weather and traffic data in relation to their
Addendum P/N 190-00356-30 Rev G, or later, for HTAWS
position on a large, color moving map display. Thanks to
information.
a high-contrast color display, the information can be easily
read from wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight.
Its color moving map features a built-in database that
shows cities, highways, railroads, rivers, lakes, coastlines,
and a complete Jeppesen aviation database. The Jeppesen
database (that can be updated with a front-loading data
card) contains all airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, FSS,
Approach, DPs/STARs and SUA information. The obstacle
and terrain databases provide an aid to navigation to help
you work with approved navigation charts.
Pilots will enjoy the GPS 500W as an Multi-Function
Display (MFD), especially when it is coupled with traf-
fic, lightning detection, and weather interfaces like Ryan
TCAD, TIS from the Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder,
L3 SKYWATCH™, or STORMSCOPE® WX 500. With the
Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) prediction program
included with the Trainer CD, the GPS 500W may be used
for oceanic or remote operations. For the latest in graphical
and textual weather information, the GPS 500W can con-
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 KEYS AND KNOBS

Left-hand Keys and Knobs

k The COM power/volume knob controls unit power and, in the GPS 500W GNS 530W
GNS 530W, communications radio volume. Press momentarily to
disable automatic squelch control. Turn clockwise to turn the unit
on.

j In the GNS 530W, the VLOC volume knob controls audio volume
for the selected VOR/ Localizer frequency. Press momentarily to
enable/disable the ident tone.
In the GNS 530W, the large left knob (COM/VLOC) is used to
y tune the megahertz (MHz) value of the standby frequency for the
communications transceiver (COM) or the VOR/Localizer receiver,
whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor.
In the GNS 530W, the small left knob (PUSH C/V) is used to tune
v the kilohertz (kHz) value of the standby frequency for the com-
munications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver, whichever
is currently selected by the tuning cursor. Press this knob momen-
tarily to toggle the tuning cursor between the COM and VLOC
frequency fields. On the GNS 530W, the large and small left knobs
allow you to tune the desired COM or VLOC
In the GNS 530W, the COM flip-flop key is used to swap the frequency.
W active and standby COM frequencies. Press and hold to select the
emergency channel (121.500 MHz).
In the GNS 530W, the VLOC flip-flop key is used to swap the
V active and standby VLOC frequencies
(i.e., make the selected standby frequency active).

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 KEYS AND KNOBS

Right-hand Keys and Knobs

The range key (RNG) allows you to select the desired map scale. Press the
2.' up arrow to zoom out to a larger area, or the down arrow to zoom in to a
smaller area.
direct-to key provides access to the direct-to function, which allows
D The
you to enter a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course (single-
leg flight plan) to the selected destination.
menu key (MENU) displays a context-sensitive list of options. This
m The
options list allows you to access additional features or make settings changes
which relate to the currently displayed page.
clear key (CLR) is used to erase information or cancel an entry. Press
c The
and hold this key to immediately display the Default Navigation Page,
regardless of which page is currently displayed.
enter key (ENT) is used to approve an operation or complete data
E The
entry. It is also used to confirm information, such as the Database Page
during power on.
Data is entered using the large and
small right knobs. Experiment with The large right knob (GPS) is used to select between the various page
them to become efficient at entering
data. This greatly reduces the amount of t groups: NAV, WPT, AUX or NRST. With the on-screen cursor enabled, the
large right knob allows you to move the cursor about the page.
time spent operating the 500W-series
unit in flight.
The small right knob (PUSH CRSR) is used to select between the various
r pages within one of the groups listed above. Press this knob momentarily
to display the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows you to enter data and/or
make a selection from a list of options.

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 KEYS

GPS 500W GNS 530W

Bottom Row Keys The message (MSG) key is used to view

M system messages, important warnings, and
The nearest (NRST) key (GPS 500W)
N displays the Nearest Airports page. Then, requirements.
turning the small right knob steps through The flight plan (FPL) key allows you to
the NRST pages. F create, edit, activate and invert flight plans,
The course deviation indicator (CDI) key as well as access approaches, departures and
C (GNS 530W) is used to toggle the navigation arrivals. A closest-point-to-flight-plan feature
source (GPS or VLOC) that provides output is also available from the flight plan key.
to an external HSI or CDI. VNAV
The vertical navigation (VNAV) key allows
The omni-bearing selector (OBS) key is you to create a three-dimensional profile
O used for two functions: to activate OBS selec- which guides you to a final (target) altitude at
tion and as a suspend key. a specified location.
The procedures (PROC) key allows you to
As a Suspend key, it is used to select manual P select approaches, departures and arrivals
or automatic sequencing of waypoints.
Pressing this key selects SUSP mode, which from your flight plan. When using a flight
retains the current “active to” waypoint as plan, available procedures for your departure
your navigation reference even after passing and/or arrival airport are offered automati-
the waypoint (i.e., prevents sequencing to the cally. Otherwise, you may select the desired
next waypoint). Pressing the OBS key again airport, then the desired procedure.
returns to normal operation, with automatic
sequencing of waypoints.
Whenever OBS mode is selected, you may set
the desired course to/from a waypoint using
the OBS Page, or an external OBS selector on
your HSI or CDI.

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 POWER ON

Powering Up
1. Turn the COM power/volume knob clockwise to
turn the unit on and set the desired radio volume.
2. The Main and GPS software version page appears
briefly, followed by land and terrain database pages,
as the unit conducts self-tests to ensure proper
operation.
3. Once the self-test concludes, database confirma-
tion pages are displayed, showing the effective and
expiration dates of the databases on the NavData®
card. Press the ENT key to acknowledge the last
database page and proceed to the instrument panel
self-test page. There may be more self-test screens
depending on optional equipment installed in your
aircraft.
4. The instrument panel self-test page allows you to
verify that the unit is communicating properly with
in-panel instruments. Compare on-screen indica-
tions with the information depicted on connected
instruments, such as the CDI, HSI, RMI and/or exter-
nal annunciators. Once you have verified proper
operation, turn the large right knob to select
"Set Full Fuel?", "Go To Checklist", or "OK?" (to
display the Satellite Status Page), and then press
the ENT key. Other pages may exist depending on
the installation of optional features.
5. When the GPS receiver has acquired a sufficient
number of satellites to determine a position, the
Map Page is automatically displayed showing your
present position.

Power-up Sequence

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 SCREEN LAYOUT/CURSORS/FREQ SELECTION/DATA ENTRY

Screen Layout (windows) Frequency Selection (530W only)

The display is divided into four separate “windows” (or 1. If the tuning cursor is not currently in
screen areas). In the GNS 530W, the left 1/4 of the display pro- the desired window (COM or VLOC),
vides a COM window (top two lines), a VLOC window, a select- press the small left knob momentarily
able window (by default with VOR ident/radial, but selectable to switch the highlight between the
for other data), and a three line annunciator window. The right COM and VLOC windows. Adjusting
3/4 of the display consists of a GPS window, which is where the frequencies with the large and
you’ll find the various navigation, waypoint information and small left knobs will affect the standby
settings “pages”. The three lines in the bottom left window of frequency.
the display are used for terrain, flight phase, and GPS integrity 2. Turn the large left knob to select the
annunciators.
desired megahertz (MHz) value. For
Active Frequency on top & Standby
COM Window example, the “117” portion of the fre-
on bottom (highlighted by cursor)
VLOC Window quency “117.70”.
3. Turn the small left knob to select the
VLOC Ident Window desired kilohertz (kHz) value. For exam-
(user-selectable; can also ple, the “.70” portion of the frequency
display traffic or other data) “117.70”.
Terrain Annunciator 4. To activate the selected frequency, press
Flight Phase Annunciator the appropriate flip-flop key—COM for communication
GPS Integrity Annunciator frequencies or VLOC for VOR/Localizer frequencies.
GPS To Quickly Tune and Activate the 121.500 Emer-
Window
gency Channel
Each unique screen of information is referred to as a “page.”
1. In the GNS 530W, press and hold the COM flip-
Pages are typically selected using the small and large right
flop key for approximately two seconds.
knobs—with the cursor removed from the GPS window.
Data Entry
Cursors Data is entered in the
There are two separate cursors: a tuning cursor and a GPS GPS window using the
window cursor. The tuning cursor is used to select the standby small and large right
COM or VLOC frequency. Pushing the small left knob moves knobs. The large right knob
the tuning cursor back-and-forth between the COM and VLOC is used to move the cursor
frequency windows. To set a new active frequency, you must between fields. The small
first enter the frequency in the standby field, then use the COM right knob is used to select
or VLOC flip-flop key to activate the new frequency. Push in individual characters at the
on the small right knob and then turn the large right knob to highlighted cursor location.
move the GPS window cursor around the page. For example, to change the
“N” in the illustration at
right to a different character,
turn the small right knob.
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 PAGE SELECTION

(Small right knob to select pages within the group)

NAV Group
Five, or more, NAV pages are available
when the unit’s installation includes
connection to traffic and/or weather
information sources.
Default NAV Map Terrain NAVCOM Satellite Status

WPT Group
(Large right knob to change page groups)

Airport Location Airport Runway Airport Frequency Airport Approach Airport Arrival Airport Departure Intersection

Selection of any main page is performed using

NDB VOR User Waypoint the large and small right knobs. When the GPS
window cursor is off, the large right knob selects
AUX Group the page group: NAV, WPT, AUX or NRST. The small
right knob selects the desired page within a group.
To quickly select the Default NAV Page, press and
hold the CLR key.

Flight Planning Utility Setup 1 Setup 2

NRST Group

Nearest Airport Nearest Intersection Nearest NDB Nearest VOR Nearest User Wpt Nearest Center Nearest FSS

Nearest Airspace

FPL Group VNAV PROC

Active Flight Plan Flight Plan Catalog Vertical Navigation Procedures

Selection of these pages is made by pressing the FPL, VNAV or PROC keys.
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 DEFAULT NAV PAGE / ANNUNCIATORS

Default NAV Page To Select a Different Data Item for any Data Field
Active Leg of User-selectable 1. With the Default NAV Page displayed, press the
Flight Plan, or Data Fields MENU key to display an options menu.
Direct-to Destination (all four corners)
2. Turn the large right knob to highlight the “Change
Fields?” option, and press ENT to select this
option.
To/From 3. Use the large right knob to highlight the data
Flag field you wish to change.
Course Deviation
Indicator (CDI)

The following symbols are used (directly above the

CDI) to depict the active leg of a flight plan or direct-to:
Course to a Waypoint, or Desired Course between Two Waypoints

Direct-To a Waypoint Vectors-To-Final

Left-hand Holding Pattern Left Procedure Turn 4. Turn the small right knob to display a list of avail-
able data items. Continue turning the small right
Right-hand Holding Pattern Right Procedure Turn knob to select the desired data item from the list.
5. Press ENT to select the desired data item and return
DME Arc to the left DME Arc to the right
to the Default NAV Page.
To Quickly Display the Default NAV Page 6. Press the small right knob to remove the cursor
1. From any page, press and hold CLR for approxi- from the page.
mately two seconds.
Bottom Row Annunciators and Messages
Terrain annunciations:
Ter Test, Ter N/A, Terrain, Ter INHB, Message Annunciator: Flashing (new mes-
and TER Fail sage), On, or blank (no message)
CDI/RAIM Mode: Approach (LNAV,
L/VNAV, LNAV+V, or LPV ), Oce-
anic (OCN), Terminal (TERM), En
Route (ENR) or “0.30” (if the CDI is
manually set to "0.30" and not fly-
ing an approach). Annunciations not
OBS Mode: Suspend Page Annunciator (NAV/WPT/AUX/
applicable to the external CDI when Navigation Source: (SUSP), OBS or blank (for NRST/FPL/VNAV/PROC), Waypoint
VLOC is active. GPS, VLOC, or GPS-PTK
GPS Integrity Failure auto-sequencing) Alert (“Next DTK”), Turn Advisory
(“Left to xxxº”), etc.

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 MAP PAGE

Map Page To Turn the Data Fields On Along the Right-hand

(Optional) Data Fields can appear on the Side of the Map Page
right-hand side of the page
1. With the Map Page displayed, press MENU to
display an options menu.
Map Display
2. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Data Fields
On?”, then press ENT.
3. To return to a full-screen map display, follow steps
1 and 2, but instead select “Data Fields Off?” from
Map Scale the options menu.
Present Position To Select a Different Data Item for any Data Field

The following symbols are used to depict the vari- 1. With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU key
ous airports and navaids on the Map Page: to display an options menu.
Airport with hard surface runway(s); Primary runway shown 2. Turn the large right knob to highlight the “Change
Airport with soft surface runway(s) only Fields?” option and then press ENT.
Private Airfield Intersection 3. Turn the large right knob to highlight the data
VOR VORTAC field you wish to change.
VOR/DME TACAN 4. Turn the small right knob to display a list of avail-
DME NDB
able data items. Continue turning the small right
knob to select the desired data item from the list.
Localizer Locator Outer Marker
5. Press ENT to select the desired data item and return
Heliport
to the Map Page.
To Select a Map Scale 6. Press the small right knob to remove the cursor
1. Press the up arrow on the RNG key to zoom out to from the page.
a larger map area.
2. Press the down arrow on the RNG key to zoom in
to a smaller map area with more detail.
To Quickly Declutter the Map Display
The 500W series supports four levels of map decluttering.
1. Press the CLR key momentarily to change the
amount of map detail. The declutter level will
appear adjacent to the map scale.
2. Press the CLR key as needed to select the desired
amount of map detail.

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 NAVCOM PAGE / TERRAIN PAGE

NAVCOM Page of the screen will indicate which part of the list is
The NAVCOM Page provides a list of the airport commu- currently being displayed.
nication and navigation frequencies at your departure, en route Auto-Tuning a Frequency from the NAVCOM Page
and arrival airports. 1. In the GNS 530W, highlight the desired frequency
Departure, by scrolling through the list of frequencies, as
En Route, described in the previous procedure.
or Arrival
Airport 2. To place a frequency in the standby field of the
Frequency COM or VLOC window, highlight the desired fre-
Category Scroll quency and press ENT.
Bar
Terrain Page
Usage
Restriction Assigned To display the TERRAIN Page, select the NAV group and
Information Frequency turn the small right knob until the TERRAIN Page is displayed.
The page displays terrain information, aircraft ground track,
To Select a Frequency List for a Departure, En and GPS-derived MSL altitude. Altitude is shown in increments
Route, or Arrival Airport of 20 feet or in increments of 10 meters, depending on unit
1. Press the small right knob to activate the configuration. The “G” to the right of the MSL altitude display is
cursor. to remind you that the altitude is GPS-derived.
2. Turn the large right knob to place the cursor on For units with TAWS or installed in helicopters or equipped
the airport identifier field (top line on the NAVCOM with optional HTAWS, refer to 400W/500W Series Garmin
Page). Optional Displays, P/N 190-00356-30 Rev G, or later.
3. Turn the small right knob to select the desired To inhibit TERRAIN:
airport and press ENT. 1. Select the TERRAIN Page and press MENU. “Inhibit
To Scroll Through the List of Frequencies Terrain?” is selected by default.
1. Activate the cursor, if not already active, by pressing 2. Press ENT. The TERRAIN system is inhibited. The
the small right knob. annunciation is displayed in the terrain
2. Turn the large right knob to move the cursor annunciator field whenever terrain is inhibited.
through the list of frequencies. If there are more
frequencies in the list than can be displayed on
the screen, a scroll bar along the right-hand side

Unlighted Obstacle Lighted Obstacle Color TERRAIN/Obstacle

Obstacle Symbol

< 1000’ AGL > 1000’ AGL < 1000’ AGL > 1000’ AGL Location
Terrain/Obstacle above or within 100 ft below
Red current aircraft altitude
Terrain/Obstacle between 100 ft and 1000 ft
Yellow below the aircraft altitude

Terrain Color Symbology

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 AIRPORT INFORMATION

Viewing Airport Information the database based upon the characters you have
1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to entered up to that point.
display the Default NAV Page. (You may skip this 5. Once the name is entered, the information for that
step if you are already viewing any of the main GPS airport will appear on the page. Press ENT to accept
pages.) the selected airport.
2. Turn the large right knob to select the WPT page 6. To view the other airport information pages, press
group. “WPT” will appear in the lower right corner the small right knob to remove the cursor, then
of the screen. turn the small right knob to select the desired
3. Turn the small right knob to select the desired page.
WPT page. Airport information is displayed on the Auto-Tuning a Frequency from a List
first six WPT pages: airport location, airport runway, The GNS 530W’s auto-tune feature allows you to quickly
airport frequency, airport approach, airport arrival select any displayed database frequency as your standby fre-
and airport departure. quency. With a minimum of keystrokes, any frequency listed on
the Airport Frequency Page can be transferred to the standby
4. Press the small right knob to activate the
field of the COM or VLOC window. The Airport Frequency page
cursor. in the GPS 500W allows you to view frequency information and
5. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the scroll through the list by turning the large right knob.
identifier of the desired airport. 1. Select the Airport Frequencies Page from the WPT
6. Once the identifier is entered, the information for page group.
that airport will appear on the page. Press ENT to 2. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor
accept the selected identifier. on the airport identifier field.
7. To view the other airport information pages, press 3. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the
the small right knob to remove the cursor, then identifier of the desired airport. Press ENT when
turn the small right knob to select the desired finished.
page.
4. Turn the large right knob to highlight the desired
Viewing Airport Information by Facility Name or frequency.
City
5. Press ENT to place the highlighted frequency in
1. Select the Airport Location Page. the standby field of the COM or VLOC window (as
2. Press the small right knob to activate the on- appropriate).
screen cursor. 6. To activate the selected frequency, press the COM
3. Turn the large right knob to highlight the facility or VLOC flip-flop key (as appropriate).
name (second line) or the city (third line) field.
4. Use the small and large right knobs to enter
the facility name or city location of the desired
airport. As you spell the facility name or city, the
Spell’N’Find feature will select the first entry in
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 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION

To Select a Direct-To Destination the Spell’N’Find feature will select the first entry in
1. Press the direct-to key. A Select Direct To Waypoint the database based upon the characters you have
page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field entered up to that point.
highlighted. 4. Continue turning the small right knob to scroll
2. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the through any additional database listings for the
identifier of the desired destination waypoint. selected facility name or city. You can also scroll
backwards with the small right knob if you scroll
3. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint. Press past the desired waypoint.
ENT again to activate the direct-to function.
5. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint. Press
To Select a Direct-To Destination from the Map ENT again to activate the direct-to function.
Page
To Select a Nearby Airport or a Flight Plan
1. Select the Map Page from the main page group. Waypoint as a Direct-To Destination
2. Press the small right knob to display a panning 1. Press the direct-to key. A Select Direct To Waypoint
pointer. Page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field
3. Turn the small and large right knobs to place highlighted.
the panning pointer at the desired destination 2. Turn the large right knob to highlight the nearest
location. airport (NRST) or flight plan (FPL) field.
4. If the panning pointer is placed on an existing air-
port, navaid or user waypoint, the waypoint name
will be highlighted. Press the direct-to key, then
the ENT key (twice) to navigate to the waypoint.
5. If the panning pointer is placed in an open loca-
tion, press the direct-to key, then ENT (twice) to
create a waypoint at the pointer location (named
“+MAP”) and navigate to it. 3. Turn the small right knob to display a window
To Select a Direct-To Destination by Facility listing nearby airports or all waypoints in the active
Name or City flight plan.
1. Press the direct-to key. A Select Direct To Waypoint 4. Continue turning the small right knob to
page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field scroll through the list and highlight the desired
highlighted. waypoint.
2. Turn the large right knob to highlight the facility 5. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint. Press
name (second line) or the city (third line) field. ENT again to activate the direct-to function.
3. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the
facility name or city location of the desired destina-
tion waypoint. As you spell the facility name or city,
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To View a List of the Nearest Airports To View Additional Information for a Nearby
Airport
1. From any page, press and hold CLR to select the
Default NAV Page. You may skip this step if you are 1. Highlight the identifier
already viewing any of the main pages. In the GPS of the desired airport by
500W, press the NRST key. scrolling through the list,
as described in the proce-
2. Turn the large right
dure above.
knob to select the NRST
page group. “NRST” will
appear in the lower right 2. Press ENT to display the Airport Location Page for
corner of the screen. the selected airport.
3. To view additional WPT
3.If necessary, turn the small right knob to select pages for the selected
the Nearest Airport Page. airport (including the Air-
To Scroll Through the List of Nearest Airports port Runway and Airport
Frequency Pages) press
1. Press the small right knob to activate the the small right knob
cursor. to remove the flashing
2. Turn the large right knob to scroll through the cursor. Turn the small right knob to display the
list. The scroll bar along the right-hand side of the additional WPT pages. When finished, press the
page will indicate which part of the list is currently small right knob to return the flashing cursor to
being viewed. the screen.
3. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right 4. To return to the Nearest
knob. Airport Page, verify that
“Done?” is highlighted
by the flashing cursor
and press ENT (or press
CLR).

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To Create a New Flight Plan To Stop Navigating a Flight Plan

1. Press FPL and turn the small right knob to display 1. Press FPL. The Active Flight Plan Page will
the Flight Plan Catalog. appear.
2. Press MENU to display the Flight Plan Catalog 2. Press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan
Options. Options.
3. Turn the large right 3. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Delete
knob to highlight “Create Flight Plan?” and press ENT.
New Flight Plan?” and
press ENT.

4. A blank flight plan page

will appear for the first
empty storage location.
Use the small and large
right knobs to enter the 4. Press ENT again to confirm.
identifier of the departure
To Edit a Flight Plan
waypoint and press ENT.
1. Press FPL and turn the small right knob to display
5. Repeat step #4 above to
the Flight Plan Catalog.
enter the identifier for each
additional flight plan waypoint. 2. Press the small right knob to activate the
cursor.
6. Once all waypoints have been entered, press the
small right knob to return to the Flight Plan 3. Turn the large right knob to highlight the desired
Catalog. flight plan and press ENT.
To Navigate a Flight Plan 4. To add a waypoint to the flight plan: Turn the large
right knob to select the point where you wish to
1. Press FPL and turn the small right knob to display add the new waypoint. (If an existing waypoint
the Flight Plan Catalog. is highlighted, the new waypoint will be placed
2. Press the small right directly in front of this waypoint.) Use the small
knob to activate the and large right knobs to enter the identifier of
cursor. the new waypoint and press ENT.
3. Turn the large right 5. To delete a waypoint from the flight plan: Turn
knob to highlight the the large right knob to select the waypoint you
desired flight plan and wish to delete and press CLR to display a “remove
press MENU to display waypoint” confirmation window. With “Yes?”
the Flight Plan Catalog Options. highlighted, press ENT to remove the waypoint.
4. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Activate 6. Once all changes have been made, press the small
Flight Plan?” and press ENT. right knob to return to the Flight Plan Catalog.

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Selecting Approaches Plan Page for quick activation when needed. “Acti-
In order to select an approach, you must first have an active
vate?” overrides the “en route” portion of the active
flight plan, proceeding directly to the “approach”
direct-to or flight plan that terminates at an airport with a pub-
portion).
lished approach.
6. For non-GPS approved
1. Press the PROC key to display the Procedures
approaches, a reminder
Page.
window will appear indi-
2. Turn the large right cating that GPS guidance
knob to highlight “Select on such approaches is
Approach?” and press strictly for monitoring
ENT. only—use the VLOC
receiver and external CDI (or HSI) for primary navi-
gation. To confirm this reminder, highlight “Yes?”
and press ENT.
Not all approaches in the database are approved for GPS use.
3. A window will appear
listing the available pro- As you select an approach, a “GP ” designation to the right of
S
cedures. Turn the large the procedure name indicates the procedure can be flown using
right knob to highlight the GPS receiver. Some procedures will not have this designation,
the desired procedure and meaning the GPS receiver may be used for supplemental navigation
press ENT. guidance only. If the GPS receiver cannot be used for primary guid-
ance, you must use the appropriate receiver for the selected approach
(e.g., VOR or ADF). The final course segment of ILS approaches,
4. A second window will for example, must be flown by tuning the VLOC receiver to
appear listing the avail- the proper frequency and coupling the VLOC receiver to the
able transitions. Turn external CDI (or HSI).
the large right knob A selected approach may be activated or loaded. Loading
to highlight the desired the approach adds the procedure to the flight plan without
transition waypoint and immediately using it for navigation guidance. You can continue
press ENT. (The approach navigating the original flight plan, but the procedure is available
“Vectors” option assumes you will receive vectors for quick activation when needed. Activating the approach over-
to the final course segment of the approach and rides the “en route” portion of the active flight plan, proceeding
will provide navigation guidance relative to the final directly to the “approach” portion. Activating the approach
approach course). also initiates automatic CDI scaling transition as the approach
5. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Load?” or progresses.
“Activate?” and press ENT. (“Load?” will add the In many cases, it may be easiest to “Load” the full approach
procedure to the flight plan without immediately while still some distance away, en route to the destination air-
using it for navigation guidance. This allows you port. Later, if vectored to final, use the steps to select “Activating
to continue navigating the original flight plan, but an Approach with Vectors-To-Final”—which makes the inbound
keeps the procedure available on the Active Flight course to the FAF waypoint active. Otherwise, activate the full
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approach using the “Activate Approach?” option. • You will typically select the destination airport as the last
Activating an Approach
waypoint in the active flight plan or by using the direct-to
key. Doing so ensures that the desired waypoint will auto-
1. With an approach loaded in the active flight plan, matically appear when choosing the “Select Approach?”
press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page. option for the Procedures Page. (Otherwise, you must first
2. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Activate choose the airport, then the approach procedure).
Approach?”. • In the GNS 530W, when a localizer-based approach (such
3. Press ENT. as an ILS) is loaded, the desired frequency is automatically
placed in standby on the VLOC window. To activate the
Activating an Approach with Vectors-to-Final frequency, press the VLOC flip-flop key.
The “Activate Vectors-To-Final?” option allows you to • In the GNS 530W, if the VLOC receiver will be used for
activate the final course segment of the approach. This option the approach, be sure to switch the external CDI (or HSI)
assumes you will receive vectors to to “VLOC” by pressing the CDI key. (VLOC will appear
the final approach course and guides directly above the CDI key).
you to intercept the final course, • In the GNS 530W, an “ILS CDI Selection” setting of “Auto”
before reaching the FAF. provides automatic switching to “VLOC” as you intercept
1. With an approach loaded the final approach course. When the ILS approach is
in the active flight plan, activated (and the correct frequency is active in the VLOC
window), the GNS 530W will automatically switch within
press the PROC key to
1.2 nautical miles left or right of the approach course. This
display the Procedures Page.
switch can take place anywhere from 2.0 to 15.0 nautical
2. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Activate miles from the FAF. The switch occurs gradually to prevent
Vectors-To-Final?”. abrupt CDI changes. This does not occur automatically
3. Press ENT. when configured for the King KAP140/KFC225 autopilots
as Auto ILS CDI Selection is not allowed.
Flying an Approach
• As you progress to each waypoint, a waypoint alert mes-
Due to the variety of available approach procedures, the sage (e.g., “Next DTK ###° in x sec”) will appear in the
specific steps required will vary according to the approach lower right corner of the display.
selected. Keep the following guidelines in mind while flying the
• When you should begin a course change (via a standard
approach:
rate turn), turn advisories (“Left to ###° in x sec”) will
• The GNS 500W-series units are designed to complement appear in the lower right corner of the display.
your printed approach plates • For GPS-based approaches, receiver autonomous integrity
and improve situational monitoring (RAIM) will monitor satellite conditions and
awareness throughout the alert you—using an “INTEG” annunciation at the bottom
approach. However, you must left corner of the display —if protection limits cannot be
always fly an approach as maintained. If this occurs, the GPS receiver should not
it appears on the approach be used for primary navigation guidance. Revert to an
plate. alternate navigation source, such as the GNS 530W’s VOR/

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Localizer receiver, or select an alternate destination airport. Flying the Missed Approach
LPV, LNAV+V, and L/VNAV approaches will downgrade to
LNAV if GPS integrity cannot be met. There is no need to 1. After crossing the missed approach point, press the
switch to guidance by other navigation equipment unless OBS key. The next waypoint in the approach is auto-
GPS LNAV is insufficient or integrity degrades further. matically offered as the destination waypoint.
• Within 31 nautical miles of the destination airport, CDI
scaling will transition from 2.0 NM (en route mode, or
“ENR”) to 1.0 nautical mile (terminal mode, or “TERM”).
Conversely, when leaving the departure airport, CDI scal-
ing will transition from 1.0 NM to 2.0 NM when 30 miles
out. GPS-based approaches will see a second transition
when within 2.0 NM of the final approach fix, scaling from
1.0 NM to angular full-scale deflection (approach mode, or
“LNAV, L/VNAV, LNAV+V, or LPV”).
• A "Left to xxx° in x sec" or "Right to xxx° in x sec" prompt
2. Follow the missed approach procedures, as pub-
will appear in the lower right corner of the display to
lished on your approach plate, for proper climb and
remind you to initiate a procedure turn (if you haven’t
already begun the procedure turn). The procedure turn is heading instructions.
displayed on the Default NAV and Map pages, but guid- 3. An alert message in the lower right hand corner of
ance through the turn itself is not provided except via roll the screen will recommend entry procedures for a
steering-equipped autopilots. holding pattern (i.e., “Hold direct”, “Hold parallel”,
• Alerts for proper holding pattern entry (e.g., “Hold or “Hold teardrop”). As you fly the holding pattern,
direct”) are displayed in the lower right corner of the a timer appears on the Default NAV Page. The timer
display. Waypoint sequencing is automatically suspended automatically resets on the outbound side of the
(indicated by “SUSP” directly above the OBS key) at the hold when you are abeam the hold waypoint. The
holding waypoint. Press the OBS key again to return to timer again resets as you turn inbound (within
automatic waypoint sequencing. For course reversals, approximately 30° of the inbound course). This
waypoint sequencing is suspended for one trip around the allows you to use standard timing (typically one
holding pattern only (after which it will return to auto- minute) to fly the inbound and outbound legs of
matic waypoint sequencing). the hold.
• The CDI will guide you through a DME arc. Just keep the
needle centered as you fly along the arc.
• As you cross the missed approach point (MAP), “SUSP”
will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic
sequencing of waypoint is suspended at the missed
approach point, and a FROM indication will appear on the
CDI (or HSI).

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4. The unit will provide course guidance only on the

inbound side of the holding pattern, however guid- Annunciation Description
ance is provided along the entire holding pattern LPV Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance
(LPV) approach. Fly to LPV minimums. A yellow
via roll steering-equipped autopilots. When leav-
background indicates that the approach is safe
ing the holding pattern to re-fly the approach (or to continue but a downgrade to LNAV may
another approach) press the PROC key to “Select occur.
Approach?” or “Activate Approach?” as previously LP LP indicates Localizer Performance with no verti-
described. (Or, use the direct-to key to select cal guidance.
another destination). L/VNAV Lateral Navigation and Vertical Navigation
(LNAV/VNAV) approach. Fly to Lnav/Vnav
minimums.
LNAV+V GPS approach using published LNAV minima.
Advisory vertical guidance is provided.
LNAV Lateral Navigation approach. Fly to LNAV
minimums.
MAPR Missed Approach indicates the system is provid-
ing missed approach integrity and CDI full-scale
deflection ±0.3 NM.
ENR En route, CDI full-scale deflection is 2.0 NM or
current CDI scale selection, whichever is smaller.
TERM Terminal, CDI full-scale deflection is 1.0 NM or
current CDI scale selection, whichever is smaller.
DPRT Departure, indicates the system is using non-
precision approach integrity. HAL = 0.3 and CDI
full-scale deflection is 0.3 NM.
OCN Oceanic, CDI full-scale deflection is 2.0 NM.
LOW ALT For LNAV+V, Lnav/Vnav, or LPV approaches,
(lower window) the LOW ALT annunciation indicates the
aircraft’s estimated height is lower than the
Final Approach Waypoint height by more than
the current VPL plus 50 meters. This annuncia-
tion will not be active when TAWS or Terrain is
operational.

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