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PILOT’S GUIDE UPGRADE SUPPLEMENT
This supplement contains the pages revised in the GTN 625/650 Pilot’s Guide,
P/N 190-01004-03, Rev M, regarding the new features of software v6.30. Change bars
are placed adjacent to the revised information as described in the revision summary table.
This supplement, in combination with the GTN 625/650 Pilot’s Guide,
P/N 190-01004-03, Rev L, is equivalent to the GTN 625/650 Pilot’s Guide,
P/N 190-01004-03, Rev M.
Current documents are available at www.flyGarmin.com
Printed copies may be purchased by contacting Garmin Customer Support.
NOTE: Depending on which version of software is installed and how
it is configured, the actual features and screen images may differ from
what is shown. For more information regarding feature availability
for specific software versions refer to the GTN 625/650 Pilot’s Guide,
P/N 190-01004-03.

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 GTN 625/650 Pilot’s Guide Revision M, Change Summary
Section Page Description
Various Updated contact information where applicable
Front Matter
v Revised note with updated Advisory Circular
Section 1 – Getting Started
1.4.1 1-6 Rewrote section for clarity.
1.9 1-18 Rewrote section to include VFR visual approaches.
1.10 1-19 Added reference to section 15.2.4, “GPS Faults.”
Section 2 – Audio & Transponder Control
2.1.8 2-9 Added “TCAS II Transponder Mode Controls” section.
Section 3 NAV/COM
3.3.4 3-11 Updated external remote Com flip-flop key reference.
Section 4 – Flight Plan
4.2 4-4 Rewrote “Edit Data Fields” footnote.
Updated note regarding graphically editing flight plans with
4.3.3 4-23
earlier software revisions.
Section 6 - Procedures
Rewrote opening paragraph to include visual approach
6.0 6-1
guidance.
Added lateral vertical guidance reference for visual
6-2
approaches.
6.1
Added “LP” and “L/VNAV” annunciations to table 6-1,
6-3
“Phase of Flight Annunciations.”
Added note regarding the loading of alternate approaches
6-8
6.4 during a missed approach procedure.
6-9 Added information about approach selection order to step 3.
6-21 Added “Visual Approach Procedures” section
6.13 Updated screen image for figure 6-27, “Visual Approach
6-22 Configuration Pop-up.”
Added note regarding CDI/VDI displays.
Section 7 - Charts
7.2.9 7-10 Added “Nearest VRPs” section.
7.8.2 7-20 Rewrote step 6 for clarity.
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Section Page Description
Section 8 - Map
Rewrote note to include information about StormScope map
8.1.1.6 8-6
overlay management.
8.1.1.6 8-7 Updated screen image in figure 8-8, “StormScope Overlay.”
Added “Visual APPR” to figure 8-10, “Map Setup Functional
8.1.2 8-8
Diagram.”
Added “Visual APPR” feature and range selections to table
8-10
8-1, “Map Setup Map Options.”
8-12 Added “Visual APPR Selector” subsection.
8.1.2.1
Updated screen image in figure 8-24, “Point Obstacle
8-18
Detail.”
8-19 Updated screen image in figure 8-25, “Wire Obstacles”
Updated range selections to table 8-6, “Map Setup Aviation
8.1.2.2 8-20
Options.”
8-22 Revised viewing range distance selections in table 8-9, “Map
8.1.2.4 Setup Airspace Options.”
8-23 Rewrote “Airspace Labels” subsection for clarity.
Updated call out for figure 8-33, “Map Data Fields
8.1.3 8-28
Selection.”
8.1.4 8-30 Rewrote paragraph for clarity.
Added “active leg course and TO waypoint” flight plan
8.3.3 8-35
features to paragraph.
Revised captions in figures 8-41, “Drag Selected Leg to New
Waypoint.”
8.3.3.1 8-36 Revised captions in figures 8-42, “Completed Flight Plan
with New Waypoint.”
Revised note content regarding “graphically editing a flight
plan.”
8.7.1 8-42 Revised not with updated Advisory Circular
Section 9 - Traffic
9.9 9-37 Added “TCAS II” section.
Section 10 - Terrain
10.6.6 10-60 Updated title heading.

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Section Page Description
Section 11 - Weather
“City Forecast and Surface Analysis” added to figure 11-3,
11.1 11-2
“SiriusXM Weather Page Functional Diagram.”
11-3 Update figure 11-4, “SiriusXM Weather Page.”
11.1.1 Added “Touch the SiriusXM Timestamp” step #4.
11-4
Add figure 11-6, “Timestamp Display.”
Updated table 11-1, “SiriusXM Weather Products and Data
11.1.4 11-8
Timing.”
11.1.15 11-22 Added “City Forecast” section.
11.1.16 11-23 Added “Surface Analysis” section.
11.2.2 Added “HDG N/A” detail to StormScope note.
11-30 Revised figure 11-51, “StormScope 360 and Arc Display
11.2.3
Views.”
11.2.6 11-31 Added cross reference to associated map overlay section.
11.3.3.1 11-35 Revised note content regarding “Auto Request.”
Added note regarding FIS-B weather limitations.
11-49
11.4 Added note about FIS-B color transitions.
11-50 Rewrote paragraph for clarity.
Section 14 - Utilities
14.1 14-4 Updated screen image in figure 14-5, “VCALC Page.”
Section 15 - System
Updated screen image in figure 15-3, “System Status Page
15.1 15-3
Description.”
15.2.2 15-8 Added “GAGAN” detail to SBAS provider list.
15.2.4 15-9 Added “GPS Faults” section.
15.4.1 15-17 Added note regarding ILS CDI Capture Key functionality.
Section 16 - Messages
Added “Database - Terrain database is not installed, is
16-5 corrupt, or is not valid for this system” message to table
16-1.
16
Added “Visual Approach Not Active - Approach guidance no
16-23 available when requesting Direct-To runway” message to
table 16-1.
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Section Page Description
Section 18 - Appendix
18.1 18-3 Added GAGAN to glossary
18.2.4.1 18-15 Rewrote section for clarity.
18-18 Updated screen image in figure 18-7, “Demo Mode Setup.”
18.3 Updated screen image in figure 18-9, “Demo Mode
18-19
Navigation Settings.”
Rewrote “Voice Command Instructions” subsection for
clarity.
18.5 18-25
Added cross-reference to associated activation/deactivation
instructions.

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 NOTE: Canadian installations: In accordance with Canadian Radio Foreword
Specifications Standard 102 (RSS 102), RF field strength exposure to persons
from an antenna connected to this device should be limited to 60 V/m for Getting
Started
controlled environment and 28 V/m for uncontrolled environment.
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
NOTE: Do not use SafeTaxi functions as the basis for ground
maneuvering. SafeTaxi functions do not comply with the requirements
Com/Nav
of AC 120-76C and are not qualified to be used as an airport moving
map display (AMMD). SafeTaxi is to be used by the flight crew to orient
FPL
themselves on the airport surface.

NOTE: The FAA has asked Garmin to remind pilots who fly with Garmin Direct-To
database-dependent avionics of the following:
Proc
• It is the pilot’s responsibility to remain familiar with all FAA regulatory
and advisory guidance and information related to the use of databases in Wpt Info
the National Airspace System.
• Garmin equipment will only recognize and use databases that are Map
obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen. Databases obtained from Garmin
or Jeppesen are assured compliance with all data quality requirements Traffic
(DQRs) by virtue of a Type 2 Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the
FAA. A copy of the Type 2 LOA is available for each database at Terrain
www.flyGarmin.com.
• Use of a current Garmin or Jeppesen database in your Garmin equipment Weather
is required for compliance with established FAA regulatory guidance, but
does not constitute authorization to fly any and all terminal procedures Nearest
that may be presented by the system. It is the pilot’s responsibility to
operate in accordance with established AFM(S) and regulatory guidance Services/
Music
or limitations as applicable to the pilot, the aircraft, and installed
equipment. Utilities

NOTE: The pilot/operator must review and be familiar with Garmin’s System
database exclusion list as discussed in SAIB CE-14-04 to determine what
data may be incomplete. To see if an exclusion report exists for a specific
Messages
database, visit www.flyGarmin.com.
Symbols

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Foreword 1.4 Unit Power Up
The GTN 6XX System is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and
Getting
Started receives power directly from electrical buses. The GTN 6XX and supporting
Audio & sub-systems include both power-on and continuous built-in test features that
Xpdr Ctrl exercise the processor, memory, external inputs, and outputs to ensure safe
Com/Nav
operation.

1.4.1 Start-Up Screens

FPL
During system initialization, test annunciations are displayed. All system
Direct-To annunciations should disappear typically within the first 30 seconds after
power-up. Upon power-up, key annunciator lights also become momentarily
Proc illuminated on the GTN 6XX display bezel.
The splash screen displays the following information:
Wpt Info
• Copyright
Map • Database List and System version
Traffic
• Instrument Panel Self-Test
Currently installed database information includes valid operating dates,
Terrain cycle number, and database type. When this information has been reviewed for
currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to
Weather continue. Databases that are not current will be shown in amber.
Nearest
During the startup process the user may be asked if they would like to update
to newer databases. Additional information on database updates can be found
Services/
Music
in section 18.2.
The COM and NAV radios, transponder controls, and GDL 88 control panel
Utilities
are displayed on the Start-Up screens. Some functions may be unavailable until
after the databases are verified.
System

Messages

Symbols
1 - Copyright 2 - SW & Database 3 - Panel Self-Test
Versions & Dates
Appendix
Figure 1-10 System Startup Pages
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Foreword
1.9 VFR and IFR Procedures
Visual approaches and IFR procedures (SIDs, STARs, and instrument
Getting approaches) are available using the PROC (Procedures) key.
Started

Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
Select a Visual or Instrument Approach
1. Touch the PROC key on the Home page.
Com/Nav

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

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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1.10 Dead Reckoning Foreword
Dead reckoning is a feature that enables the GTN to provide limited navi-
Getting
gation using the last known position and speed after a loss of GPS navigation Started
while on an active flight plan.
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
CAUTION: Navigation using dead reckoning is only an estimate and
should not be used as the sole means of navigation. Use other means of Com/Nav
navigation, if possible.
FPL
Dead reckoning becomes active after a loss of GPS position while navigating
using an active flight plan and the flight phase is either En Route (ENR) or
Direct-To
Oceanic (OCN).
“DR” will be overlayed on the ownship icon. The To/From flag is removed Proc
from the CDI. The Dead Reckoning annunciator (DR) appears on the lower
left side of the map display and will replace ENR or OCN when a GPS position Wpt Info
is unavailable and the unit is in Dead Reckoning mode. All external outputs
dependent on GPS position are flagged. Map

Terrain will be noted as not available and new terrain advisory pop-ups Traffic
will not occur. Traffic and StormScope information will not be shown on the
Map page, but will continue to be available on their own dedicated pages. XM Terrain
weather will still be available on the Map page.
Dead Reckoning mode will continue until GPS position is restored, when GPS Weather

navigation is restored Dead Reckoning mode is exited. The DR annunciations

Nearest
will be removed and GPS information will be used to compute navigation related
information for the current flight phase. Services/
Music
Dead Reckoning is only allowed in En Route and Oceanic phases of flight.
If the unit is in a Terminal or Approach phase of flight when Dead Reckoning Utilities
takes place, “No GPS Position” will be displayed on the map pages and all
navigation data will be dashed. If you are operating in Dead Reckoning mode System

and a transition to Terminal or Approach phases of flight would occur from the
Messages
projected Dead Reckoning position, Dead Reckoning mode will be discontinued.
“No GPS Position” will be displayed on the map pages and all navigation data
Symbols
will be dashed. For information about GPS faults, refer to section 15.2.4.
Appendix

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2.1.7 Extended Squitter Transmission Foreword
When interfaced with a compatible transponder, the GTN can act as a control
for the Extended Squitter functions. When “Enable ES” is selected, the GTX Getting
Started
turns on Extended Squitter (ES) transmissions.
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl

Touch To Enter Com/Nav

Touch To Toggle
Extended Squitter Flight ID
FPL

Figure 2-16 Transponder Menu With Extended Squitter Capability Direct-To

1. While viewing the Transponder (XPDR) page, touch the Menu Proc
key and then the Enable ES key to toggle Extended Squitter
Off and On. Wpt Info

2. Touch the Flight ID key and use the keypad to select a Flight Map
ID and then touch Enter.
3. After selecting a Flight ID, the selected value will be shown in Traffic
the Flight ID key.
Terrain
2.1.8 TCAS II Transponder Mode Controls
Weather
NOTE: This feature is available in software v6.30 and later.

The GTN can control the modes of a TCAS II system through a GTX 3000. Nearest

The TA Only and TA/RA modes are added to the transponder control panel.
Services/
Selecting TA Only or TA/RA will command the TCAS into the selected mode. Music
Depending on the aircraft configuration (e.g., on ground), the TCAS may stay
Utilities
in a different mode.
System

Messages

Symbols
Touch To Select
TCAS II Mode Appendix
Figure 2-17 TCAS II Transponder Control Panel
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 8. Touch the Name or Frequency keys to edit the displayed
Foreword
name or frequency, if desired.
Touch To Edit User Getting
Touch To Edit User Started
Frequency Name Frequency Value
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav

Touch To Delete FPL

User Frequency
Direct-To
Figure 3-24 Edit The User Frequency

3.3.4 Emergency Frequency Proc

The GTN 635 or 650 emergency frequency select provides a quick method Wpt Info
of selecting 121.50 MHz as the active frequency in the event of an in-flight
emergency. The emergency frequency select is available whenever the unit is on, Map
regardless of GPS or cursor status, or loss of the display.
To quickly tune and activate 121.50, press and hold Traffic

volume knob or the external remote Com flip-flop key for

Terrain
approximately two seconds.
Weather
NOTE: Pressing and holding the remote Com FLIP/FLOP key for
approximately two seconds, on units so configured, will lock the COM
Nearest
board, preventing further changes in Com frequency until the Com board is
unlocked, by pressing the remote Com FLIP/FLOP key again for two seconds. Services/
The following message will notify the pilot that the Com board has been Music
locked: “COM LOCKED TO 121.5 MHZ. HOLD REMOTE COM TRANSFER
KEY TO EXIT.” Utilities

NOTE: Under some circumstances if the Com system loses communication System
with the main system, the radio will automatically tune to 121.50 MHz for
transmit and receive regardless of the displayed frequency. Messages

Symbols

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Foreword
4.2 Active Flight Plan Page
The Active Flight Plan Page provides information and editing functions for
Getting the flight plan currently in use for navigation. Once you have activated a flight
Started
plan, the Active Flight Plan Page shows each waypoint for the flight plan, along
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl with the Desired Track (DTK), Distance (DIST) for each leg and Cumulative
Distance (CUM). The data fields are user-selectable and may be changed to
Com/Nav display Cumulative Distance (CUM), Distance (DIST), Desired Track (DTK), En
Route Safe Altitude (ESA), or Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).
FPL
DTK Between Legs *
DIST Between Legs *
Direct-To
Origin and Destination Waypoints
Proc Flight Plan Menu Options
Active Leg Navigation
Wpt Info
Parallel Track Active
Map
Up/Down Keys to Scroll FPL
Traffic
Figure 4-7 Active Flight Plan Page

Terrain * The field types may be changed using the Edit Data Fields function in the
Flight Plan page Menu.
Weather
4.2.1 Waypoint Options
Nearest
1. While viewing the Active Flight Plan page, touch the desired
Services/
flight plan waypoint. The Waypoint Options window will be
Music shown.
Waypoint Options
Utilities List For KLAX

System
Selected Wpt
Messages
Touch Key To
Select Option

Symbols
Figure 4-8 Active Flight Plan Wpt Options
Appendix
2. Touch one of the options to perform the selected action. Cancel
the option selection by touching the Back key.
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4.3.3 Parallel Track Foreword
Parallel Track allows you to create a parallel course offset of 1 to 99 NM to
the left or right of your current flight plan. After setting a parallel track to your Getting
Started
current flight plan, a magenta parallel track line will be drawn offset from the
original by the selected distance. The original course line will be drawn in gray. Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
The aircraft will navigate to the parallel track course line and external CDI/HSI
guidance will be driven from the parallel track. Com/Nav

When you reach the end of the flight plan, a message will state, “Parallel
FPL
offset terminating in X seconds.” The message will be given when the aircraft
reaches the offset distance from the end of the parallel track. This will give the
Direct-To
pilot sufficient time to intercept the original course.
Proc

Wpt Info

Map

Traffic

Terrain

Weather

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

Figure 4-43 Parallel Track Description System

Messages
NOTE: In software v6.21 and earlier, graphically editing a flight plan cancels
the parallel track function. Symbols

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6 PROCEDURES Foreword

The GTN 6XX allows you to fly non-precision and precision approaches to Getting
Started
airports with published instrument approach procedures. The system can also
provide visual approach guidance to most airports. Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
The Procedures Page is displayed by touching the PROC key on the Home
page. The Procedures Page provides access to approaches, departures and Com/Nav

arrivals. Selections are also shown to: Activate Approach, Vectors to Final, and
FPL
Activate Missed Approach.

NOTE: Baro-corrected altitude is not required by the GTN unit to meet Direct-To
the requirements of TSO-C146c; however, to take full advantage of the
GTN unit's capabilities, an optional baro-corrected altitude source is Proc
recommended for automatic sequencing of altitude leg types. If no baro-
corrected altitude data is provided to the GTN unit, altitude leg types must Wpt Info
be manually sequenced.
Map

Traffic

Terrain

Weather

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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Foreword
6.1 Basic Approach Operations
The GTN 6XX provides lateral and, when appropriate, vertical guidance
Getting
Started for visual and GPS/RNAV approaches. The moving map pages can also be used
as an aid to situational awareness for ILS, VOR, and NDB approaches (and
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl non-precision localizer-based approaches), but the appropriate radio navigational
aid MUST be used for primary approach course guidance for non-GPS approaches.
Com/Nav
Approaches designed specifically for GPS are often very simple and don’t require
FPL overflying a VOR or NDB. Currently, many non-precision approaches have “GPS
overlays” to let you fly an existing procedure (VOR, VOR/DME, NDB, etc.) more
Direct-To accurately using GPS.
Many overlay approaches are more complex (in comparison to GPS-only
Proc approaches). The GTN 6XX displays and guides you through each leg of the
approach — automatically sequencing through each of these legs, up to the missed
Wpt Info
approach point (MAP). Approaches may be flown “as published” with the full
transition — using any published feeder route or initial approach fix (IAF) — or
Map
may be flown with a vectors-to-final transition.
Traffic Phase of flight annunciations are provided on the bottom of the display indi-
cating the current mode of flight.
Terrain Procedures are arranged around the existing flight plan in the following order:
Departure, En Route, Arrival, and Approach. For example, Departure waypoints
Weather
are inserted before the En Route waypoints in the flight plan and Arrival waypoints
are inserted between the En Route waypoints and the approach waypoints. Always
Nearest
verify that the transition waypoints between each phase are correct.
Services/
Music

Utilities

System Departure Arrival Approach

Airport Airport Airport
Messages
Departure Arrival Approach
Runway Transition Transition
Symbols Transition Runway Channel/ID
Preview Preview Preview
Appendix Load Departure Load Arrival Load Approach
Activate Approach
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Figure 6-1 Procedures Functional Diagram
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 Annunciation Description Foreword
LPV Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV) approach. Fly to LPV
minimums. Getting
Started
LP +V Localizer Performance using published LP minima. Advisory vertical guidance is
provided. Fly to LP minimums. Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
LP Localizer Performance with no vertical guidance. Fly to LP minimums.
VISUAL Advisory visual approach with vertical guidance based on advisory terrain Com/Nav
avoidance calculations. CDI scaling is identical to LPV approaches.
L/VNAV Lateral Navigation and Vertical Navigation (LNAV/VNAV) approach. Fly to FPL
LNAV/VNAV minimums.
LNAV+V GPS approach using published LNAV minima. Advisory vertical guidance is Direct-To
provided. Fly to LNAV minimums.
LNAV Lateral Navigation approach. Fly to LNAV minimums. Proc
MAPR Missed Approach indicates the system is providing missed approach integrity
and CDI full-scale deflection ±0.3 NM. Wpt Info
ENR En route, CDI full-scale deflection is 2.0 NM or current CDI scale selection,
whichever is smaller. Map
TERM Terminal, CDI full-scale deflection is 1.0 NM or current CDI scale selection,
whichever is smaller. Traffic
DPRT Departure, indicates the system is using non-precision approach integrity.
CDI full-scale deflection is 0.3 NM. Terrain
OCN Oceanic, CDI full-scale deflection is 2.0 NM.
LOW ALT For LNAV+V, LNAV/VNAV, or LPV approaches, the LOW ALT annunciation Weather

(lower window) indicates the aircraft’s estimated height is lower than the Final Approach
Waypoint height by approximately 50 meters. This annunciation will not be Nearest
active when TAWS is operational.
Services/
Table 6-1 Phase of Flight Annunciations Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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 Touch To Select
Foreword Or Remove
Arrival
Getting Scroll To View
Started Flight Plan
Touch To Edit With Departure
Audio & Waypoint Waypoints
Xpdr Ctrl
Figure 6-14 Flight Plan With Arrival Loaded
Com/Nav
6.4 Selecting an Approach
FPL Only one approach can be loaded at a time in a flight plan. If an approach
is loaded when another approach is already in the active flight plan, the new
Direct-To
approach replaces the previous approach. The route is defined by selection of an
approach, the transition waypoint, and a runway.
Proc

Wpt Info NOTE: In software v6.21 and later, the pilot may load an alternate
approach during a missed approach procedure. The GTN retains all
Map missed approaches in the flight plan.

Traffic
1. Touch the PROC key on the Home page. The Approach, Arrival,
and Departure fields will be dashed until a selection is made.
Terrain

Touch To Select Departure

Weather

Nearest Touch To Select Arrival

Services/ Touch To Select Approach

Music

Utilities Figure 6-15 Procedures Selection Window

2. Touch the Approach key on the Procedures page to select
System an approach for the destination airport. Confirm that the
intended airport is shown or touch the Airport key and select
Messages the desired airport.

Symbols

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 Touch To Select Airport
Foreword

Getting
Touch To Select Approach Started

Audio &
Touch To Select Channel ID Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav

FPL
Figure 6-16 Selecting an Approach
3. Touch the Approach key on the Procedures-Approach page Direct-To
and then touch the key for the desired approach. Selections
are listed according to approach type: instrument first, visual Proc
second.
Wpt Info

Map

Touch To Select Approach Traffic

Terrain

Weather
Figure 6-17 Selecting an Approach from the List
4. After selecting the approach for the destination airport, the Nearest
approach overview will be displayed.
Services/
Music

Touch To Select Touch To Select Utilities

Airport Approach
Touch To Select Touch To Select System
Transition Channel/ID
Messages
Touch To Preview Touch To Activate
Approach Approach
Symbols
Touch To Load Approach
Figure 6-18 Selected Approach Overview Appendix

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6.13 Visual Approach Procedures Foreword

NOTE: This feature is available in software v6.30 and later. Not all airports Getting
in the database support visual approaches. Started

Audio &
The GTN generates visual approaches, providing advisory horizontal and Xpdr Ctrl
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 Com/Nav

the destination runway.

FPL
There are three different methods for loading and activating visual approaches.
Method 1: Select the Visual key on the map. When the aircraft is within 10 Direct-To
NM of the destination airport the Visual key displays. For information about
key configuration, refer to "Visual Approach Selector". Proc

Destination Wpt Info

Airport
Map

Touch To Traffic
Load Visual
Approach For
Destination Terrain
Airport
Figure 6-25 Visual Approach Key Flying Near Destination Weather

Method 2: Select the Visual key located on the left edge of the screen. This Nearest
key appears when a visual approach supported airport is selected on the map
during pan mode. Services/
Music
Touch To
Load Visual Utilities
Approach Selected
For Selected Airport
Airport System

Messages

Figure 6-26 Visual Approach Key When Selecting Airport Symbols

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 For both methods, pressing the Visual key prompts a list of available visual
Foreword
approaches. Once selected, the visual approach immediately loads and becomes
Getting active.
Started
Method 3: Visual approaches load from the PROC – Approach page or the
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl Airport Info - Procedures tab (similar to published instrument approaches). For
information on how to use this page, see section 6.4.
Com/Nav
After a visual approach loads, a confirmation pop-up prompts, detailing
FPL
the glidepath angle (GPA) and threshold crossing height (TCH) when vertical
guidance is available. When unavailable it reads, “NO VERTICAL GUIDANCE."
Direct-To

Proc

Wpt Info

Map Vertical Guidance Available Vertical Guidance Unavailable

Figure 6-27 Visual Approach Configuration Pop-up
Traffic The availability of vertical guidance advisories for visual approaches is
dependent on terrain and obstacle obstructions along the approach path.
Terrain
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
Weather
obstructions further than 3 NM, but within the 28 NM maximum distance from
Nearest
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
Services/ magenta line on the map after loading the approach. If obstructions are within
Music
3 NM to the runway, along the approach path, advisory vertical guidance is not
Utilities provided. Lateral guidance is always provided for visual approaches.
Published data is used to determine the visual approach GPA and TCH for
System
the selected runway. If no published data is available, the default is 3° GPA and
50 FT TCH.
Messages
NOTE: If the GTN does not have a valid terrain database, advisory vertical
Symbols guidance is not available for visual approaches.

Appendix NOTE: Only external CDI/VDI displays provide vertical deviation indications.

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7.2.9 Nearest VRPs
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.

Figure 7-16 Waypoint Info Airport NRST VRPs Page

2. Touch the Up and Down keys to view additional information,

as needed.

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 2. The Lat/Lon coordinate values will be highlighted. Touch the
Foreword
Lat or Lon key to toggle selection of the hemisphere values
Getting and highlight the selected value. The Large knob may also be
Started used for cursor movement and characters selected with the
Audio & Small knob. Use the Large knob to backspace or move the
Xpdr Ctrl
cursor to the left.
Com/Nav
When The Lat Key Is Touched, The Latitude
Hemisphere Value Is Active For Selection

FPL Touch to Select Touch To Toggle

Hemisphere Value Lat/Lon Selection
Direct-To Touch to Select
Numeric Values
Proc
Figure 7-28 Waypoint Info - Set Lat/Lon Coordinates
Wpt Info 3. Touch the desired hemisphere keys to select the desired values.
After selecting the hemisphere value, the cursor will advance to
Map the first character of the adjacent numeric value for selection.
Even when the hemisphere values are highlighted, touching
Traffic a valid numeric key will always place the cursor at the first
numeric value. The Large knob may also be used for cursor
Terrain
movement and characters are selected with the Small knob.
Weather NOTE: When editing values, turn the Large knob counter-clockwise to
backspace or move the cursor to the left.
Nearest
4. As each value is selected, the cursor will advance to the next
Services/ character. Touch the necessary key for the desired values.
Music
5. When finished with the Lat/Long selections, touch the Enter
Utilities key.
6. When finished with all selections, touch the Create key to
System
create the new waypoint.
Messages

Symbols

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 8.1.1.5 NEXRAD (Optional)
Foreword
The NEXRAD menu option allows the display of NEXRAD Precip weather
Getting information overlayed on the Map page. Terrain and NEXRAD Precip weather
Started
may not be displayed at the same time. Selecting one will disable the other.
Audio & NEXRAD Precip weather is an optional feature that requires the installation of
Xpdr Ctrl
a GDL 69/69A, GDL 88, GTX 345, or GSR 56 and an appropriate Weather
Com/Nav subscription. Only one weather source can be displayed at a time (i.e., FIS-B and
XM cannot be displayed on the map simultaneously. See the Weather section for
FPL more detail.
While viewing the Map Menu, touch the NEXRAD Map Overlay
Direct-To
key to toggle the view of NEXRAD weather data.
Proc

Wpt Info NEXRAD

Product Age
Map
NEXRAD
Weather
Traffic

Figure 8-7 NEXRAD Map Overlay

Terrain
8.1.1.6 StormScope® (Optional)
Weather The WX-500 StormScope Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather
avoidance system that detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms
Nearest
within a 200 NM radius of the aircraft. The StormScope measures relative
Services/ bearing and distance of thunderstorm-related electrical activity and reports the
Music information to the display. Stormscope and XM Lightning are mutually exclusive.
Utilities NOTE: The StormScope map overlay is only displayed if valid aircraft
heading information is available. Refer to the WX-500 Pilot’s Guide for a
System detailed description of the WX-500 StormScope.
1. While viewing the Map Menu, touch the StormScope Map
Messages
Overlay key to show the menu for selecting a StormScope radar
weather data display mode: Cell, Strike, Off, or Clear Strikes.
Symbols
Touch the desired function.
Appendix
2. StormScope data displays on the Map page. See the Weather
section for more details.
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 Foreword

Getting
Started

Icon Shows StormScope Audio &

Overlay Is Active Xpdr Ctrl

Figure 8-8 StormScope Map Overlay

Com/Nav

8.1.1.7 Traffic (Optional)

FPL
The Traffic Map Overlay option selects whether Traffic data is shown on the
Map page. A Traffic icon will indicate that the Traffic overlay has been selected.
Direct-To
Traffic may or may not be shown depending on the other aircraft's location and
equipment. See the Traffic section for more detail. Proc
While viewing the Map Menu, touch the Traffic Map Overlay key
to toggle the view of Traffic data. Wpt Info

Icon Shows Traffic Overlay Map

Is Active
Non-Threat Traffic Indication. Traffic
Currently 1200 Ft Above And
Rising
Terrain
Icon Shows Aircraft Is
Receiving TIS Traffic From
Ground Stations When A Weather
GDL 88 Is Connected
(GTN software v5.11 or
Nearest
earlier)
Figure 8-9 Traffic Map Overlay Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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 FPL

Proc

Map

Index
Music
Traffic

Terrain

System
Started
Getting

Utilities
Nearest

Symbols
Audio &

Weather

Services/
Wpt Info
Direct-To
Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav
Foreword

Appendix
Messages

8-8
8.1.2
Map Setup

Orientation Airport Range Road Detail Smart Airspace Range Weather Source
North Up Above SafeTaxi Diagrams City Detail Show Airspaces Type Cell Movement
Visual APPR Sel Runway Extensions State/Province Names Class B/TMA Range Restore Defaults METAR
Auto Zoom Intersection Range River/Lake Detail Class C/TCA Range Cloud Tops
Auto Zoom Min NDB Range Restore Defaults Class D Range Echo Tops
Auto Zoom Max VOR Range Restricted Range Lightning
Track Vector Length VRP Range MOA (Military) Range Restore Defaults
User Waypoint Range Other/ADIZ Range

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Nav Range Ring
Fuel Range Ring Airway Range Restore Defaults
Fuel Reserve Time TFRs

Figure 8-10 Map Setup Functional Diagram

Topo Scale Restore Defaults
Point Obstacle Rng
Wire Obstacle Rng
Chart Color
Restore Defaults

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Foreword
The Map option defines the behavior and display of information on the Map
Getting page such as: Orientation, North Up Above, Auto Zoom, Nav Range Ring, Topo
Started
Scale, Obstacle Range, and Restore Defaults. The default values are shown in
Audio & bold type.
Xpdr Ctrl
Feature Selection
Com/Nav
Orientation North Up, Track Up, Heading Up
FPL Off, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM,
North Up Above
100 NM, 150 NM, 250 NM
Direct-To Off, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM,10 NM,
Visual APPR Selector
15 NM,25 NM
Proc
Auto Zoom Off, On
Wpt Info 250 ft, 400 ft, 500 ft, 750 ft, 1000 ft, 1500 ft, 2500 ft,
0.5 NM, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5
Auto Zoom Min
Map NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM,
75 NM, 100 NM, 150 NM, 250 NM, 400 NM
Traffic 250 ft, 400 ft, 500 ft, 750 ft, 1000 ft, 1500 ft, 2500 ft,
0.5 NM, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM,
Auto Zoom Max
Terrain 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM,
75 NM, 100 NM, 150 NM, 250 NM, 400 NM
Weather
Track Vector Length OFF, 30 SEC, 60 SEC, 2 MIN, 5 MIN, 10 MIN, 20 MIN
Nearest Nav Range Ring Off, On
Fuel Range Ring Off, On
Services/
Music Fuel Reserve Time 30 MIN, 45 MIN, 60 MIN, 90 MIN
Topo Scale Off, On
Utilities
Point Obstacle Range Off, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM
System Wire Obstacle Range Off, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM
Restore Defaults Returns values to original factory settings
Messages
Table 8-1 Map Setup Map Options

Symbols

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 Visual Approach Selector
Foreword
This option allows you to select the range at which the Visual Approach
Getting Selector becomes active. When the aircraft is within a specified distance of the
Started
destination airport, the Visual key automatically appears in the bottom left
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl corner of the map. Any values displaying in this area are obscured while the key
is active. To disable this feature, select OFF.
Com/Nav
For visual approach procedures, refer to section 6.13.
FPL

Direct-To

Proc
Touch to Select
Visual Approach for
Destination
Wpt Info
Figure 8-14 Visual Approach Key
Map Auto Zoom
With a valid flight plan, the Auto Zoom feature will automatically change the
Traffic 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
Terrain 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
Weather the minimum range that the display will Zoom in. The Auto Zoom Max value sets
the maximum range the display will Zoom out.
Nearest Auto Zoom is re-enabled once one of the following conditions is met:
Services/ • A waypoint is sequenced
Music
• The aircraft transitions from “on ground” to “in air”
Utilities • 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
System range value on the map page
• Auto Zoom is toggled off and back on in the Map Setup page
Messages
1. While viewing the Map Setup - Map selection, touch the Auto
Zoom key to toggle it On or Off.
Symbols
2. When Auto Zoom is On the Auto Zoom Min and Max values
Appendix will be used.
NOTE: Rotorcraft use a Local Auto Zoom function where Auto Zoom will remain
Index at the 1500 ft zoom scale until the rotorcraft is above 400 ft GSL or 40 kts.

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 4. Touch an obstacle on the map and the elevation will be shown.
Foreword
If there are nearby or overlayed objects (obstacle, airspace,
Getting airport, etc), touch the Next key to step through the nearby
Started objects.
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl Detail at Cursor
Point
Com/Nav Selected Obstacle
Info and Type
FPL Touch To Step To
Next Nearby Obstacle Selected
Direct-To
Obstacle

Proc
Figure 8-24 Point Obstacle Detail
Wpt Info 5. Touch the Back key to return to the normal map view.

Map

Traffic

Terrain

Weather

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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Wire Obstacle Range
Foreword
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 Getting
Started
above this value will not show the Wire Obstacle Data.
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
NOTE: This feature is available in software v5.10 and later and requires
the use of obstacle databases that contain wire obstacle data.
Com/Nav

TAWS Alert FPL

Selected
Detail at Obstacle
Cursor Point Direct-To
Wire
Obstacle
Proc

Wpt Info

Figure 8-25 Wire Obstacles Map

Traffic
Restore Defaults
Terrain
Returns values to the original factory settings.
Weather

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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 8.1.2.2 Aviation
Foreword
The Aviation group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you
Getting to customize the display of Active Flight Plan, Active Flight Plan Waypoints,
Started
Airport size range, SafeTaxi information, Runway Extensions, Intersection/NDB
Audio & locations, VOR locations, Airspace Detail, and TFR icons on the Map page. The
Xpdr Ctrl
feature will be shown at map ranges of the selected value and lower. The options
Com/Nav for each feature are shown in the following table. The default values are shown
in bold type.
FPL
Feature Selection
Direct-To Off, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM,
Airport Range
100 NM, 150 NM
Proc
Heliports (Optional) Off, On
Wpt Info Off, 1000 ft, 1500 ft, 2500 ft, 0.5 NM, 0.75 NM, 1 NM,
SafeTaxi Diagrams
1.5 NM
Map Runway Extensions Off, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM
Off, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM,
Traffic Intersection Range
10 NM
Off, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM,
Terrain NDB Range
7.5 NM, 10 NM
Weather Off, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM,
VOR Range
100 NM
Nearest Off, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM,
VRP Range
10 NM
Services/
Music Off, 0.75 NM, 1 NM, 1.5 NM, 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM,
User Wpt Range
10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
Utilities
Airspace Detail None, Least, Less, Normal, More, Most
System Airway Range 2.5 NM, 4 NM, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM
TFR Off, On
Messages
Restore Defaults Returns values to original factory settings
Table 8-7 Map Setup Aviation Options
Symbols
NOTE: The term “intersection range” means any GPS waypoint included
Appendix in the navigation database, and includes waypoints that may not be
intersections of two VOR radials.
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 8.1.2.4 Airspace
Foreword
The Airspace viewing range options select whether the Airspaces are shown
Getting on the Map and at and below the selected map ranges. Smart Airspace selection
Started
filters the display of airspace appropriate for aircraft altitude. The following
Audio & table depicts airspace features and map ranges. Default values are shown in
Xpdr Ctrl
bold type.
Com/Nav
Feature Selection
FPL
Airspace Label Range Off, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM
Smart Airspace Off, On
Direct-To
All, Below 18000 ft, Below 15000 ft, Below 12000 ft,
Show Airspaces
Proc Below 9000 ft, Below 6000 ft, Below 3000 ft
Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM,
Class B/TMA Range
Wpt Info 75 NM, 100 NM
Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50
Map Class C/TCA Range
NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50
Traffic Class A/D Range
NM, 75 NM, 100 NM
Terrain Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM,
Restricted Range
75 NM, 100 NM
Weather
Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50
MOA (Military) Range
Nearest
NM, 75 NM, 100 NM

Services/ Off, 5 NM, 7.5 NM, 10 NM, 15 NM, 25 NM, 40 NM, 50 NM,
Other/ADIZ Range
Music 75 NM, 100 NM
Utilities Restore Defaults Returns values to original factory settings
Table 8-10 Map Setup Airspace Options
System

Messages

Symbols

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 Airspace Labels
Foreword
The Airspace Label feature shows the United States airspace system altitude
limits up to a selected range. Getting
Started
NOTE: This feature is available in software v5.10 and later when configured
by the installer. Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav

Airspace Labels - On FPL

Airspace Labels - On Direct-To

Proc
Figure 8-26 Display of Airspace Labels
Smart Airspaces Wpt Info
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. Map

The vertical separation is 1,000 feet at sea level and the vertical separation will
Traffic
gradually increase to 2,000 feet until the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet. Anything
above 10,000 feet keeps the 2,000 feet vertical separation.
Terrain
NOTE: Smart Airspace only changes the depiction of the airspace on the
moving map display. It does not alter the Airspace Alerts that can be set Weather
on the System-Alerts portion of the system.
Nearest
Smart Airspaces - Off Smart Airspaces - On
Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Figure 8-27 Display of Smart Airspaces (Airspace Borders Grayed

Symbols

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 2. From the Map Menu screen, touch the Change User Fields
Foreword
key.
Getting
Started Touch To Select Data Field
(TRK Currently Shown)
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav Touch To Select Data Field

(DIS Currently Shown)
FPL Touch To Save Any Changes
Figure 8-33 Map Data Fields Selection
Direct-To
NOTE: Map Data Field Types that use the term "Destination" refer to the
Proc missed approach point (if an approach is loaded) or the final airport in the
flight plan.
Wpt Info
NOTE: In software v5.13 and earlier, ETE to Destination is not available
Map when a procedure is loaded and there are waypoints in the Enroute section
of the flightplan.
Traffic
NOTE: Only the bottom right corner data field on the map page can be
Terrain configured for a Page or Function. The other three corner data fields are
for Data items only.
Weather
3. Touch the corner data field key you want to select. Touch the
Data, Function, or Page keys to select the User Field type.
Nearest
A list of information types will be displayed.
Services/
Music Touch To Select Field Type List. Touch To
Data, Function, Select Data Field
Utilities or Page
Slider Indicates More
Selections Available. Press
System Finger and Slide To View
More Selections.
Messages
Figure 8-34 Map Data Field Type Selections
Symbols 4. Touch the Up or Down keys or touch the display and drag
your finger to scroll through the list. Touch the desired item
Appendix
to select it or touch the Back key to cancel selection.
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Foreword
Map Page Field Type
Blackout Mode Utilities - Utilities Page
Getting
Started DFLT NAV - Default Navigation Checklist - Checklist Page
Audio &
Flight Plan - Flight Plan Page Fuel PLAN - Fuel Planning Page
Xpdr Ctrl Map - Map Page SCHED MSG - Scheduled Messages
Com/Nav Nearest - Nearest Page Trip PLAN - Trip Planning Page
NEAR APT - Nearest Airport Page VCALC - VCALC Page
FPL PROC - Procedures Page User FREQ - User Frequencies
Approach - Approach Page WPT INFO - Waypoint Information
Direct-To
Arrival - Arrival Page Weather - Weather Page
Proc Departure - Departure Page CNXT WX - Connext WX Page
Backlight - Backlight Page FIS-B WX - FIS-B Weather Page
Wpt Info
Services - Services Page Stormscope - Stormscope Page
Traffic - Traffic Page SiriusXM WX - Sirius XM WX Page
Map
Terrain - Terrain Page OFF - Do Not Display Page Field
Traffic Table 8-17 Map Page Field Types of Information

Terrain 8.1.4 Map Detail

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

Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages 0 1 2 3
Figure 8-35 Map Detail (Declutter) Levels
Symbols

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8.3.3 Graphically Edit Flight Plan Mode Foreword
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 Getting
Started
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 Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
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 Com/Nav
touching the Undo key or the whole process ended by touching the Cancel key.
The Undo key will remove up to nine steps. FPL

NOTE: It is not possible to graphically add an intermediate waypoint Direct-To

between the current position and a direct-to waypoint unless that waypoint
is in the flight plan. Garmin recommends deleting any flight plan prior to Proc
graphically editing a Direct-To waypoint.
Wpt Info
8.3.3.1 Adding a Waypoint Within an Existing Flight Plan
Map
1. Touch the Map page display. The Map Mode selection keys
will appear. Touch the Graphically Edit FPL key.
Traffic
Current Active Flight Plan
Terrain

Map Pointer Where Weather

Display Was Touched
Touch To Change FPL Nearest

Touch Back To Return Services/

To Map Display Music

Figure 8-40 Edit Flight Plan Mode Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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 2. Touch and hold the desired leg of the flight plan and drag the
Foreword
flight plan leg to a new waypoint to add a waypoint to the
Getting active flight plan. The leg may also be dragged to an airway.
Started The leg being edited will turn cyan.
Audio & Current Active
Xpdr Ctrl
FPL Waypoints
Com/Nav Intended New Waypoint

FPL
Active Flight Plan Leg
Touch To Return To
Map Display
Direct-To
Figure 8-41 Drag Selected Leg to New Waypoint
Proc 3. Touch the Done key to accept the new flight plan leg or Undo
to maintain the existing flight plan.
Wpt Info

Map New Active FPL Waypoint

New FPL Waypoint
Traffic
Active Flight Plan Leg
Terrain Touch To Accept
Changes To FPL
Weather Touch To Undo Last Step
Figure 8-42 Completed Flight Plan with New Waypoint
Nearest
4. The aircraft will now navigate according to the new flight plan.
Services/
Music

Utilities

System New Active FPL Waypoint

Messages
Aircraft Position Active Flight Plan Leg
Symbols Figure 8-43 Aircraft Navigates on Edited Flight Plan to New Waypoint

Appendix NOTE: In software v6.21 and earlier, graphically editing a flight plan
cancels the parallel track function.
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Foreword
8.7 SafeTaxi®
SafeTaxi® is an enhanced feature that gives greater map detail when zooming
Getting
Started in on airports. The airport display on the map reveals runways with numbers,
taxiways with identifying letters/numbers, airport Hot Spots, and airport
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl landmarks including ramps, buildings, control towers, and other prominent
features. Resolution is greater at lower map ranges (zooming in). When the
Com/Nav
aircraft location is within the screen boundary, including within SafeTaxi ranges,
FPL
an airplane symbol is shown on any of the navigation map views for enhanced
position awareness.
Direct-To Designated Hot Spots are recognized at airports with many intersecting
taxiways and runways, and/or complex ramp areas. Airport Hot Spots are
Proc outlined to caution pilots of areas on an airport surface where positional
awareness confusion or runway incursions happen most often. Hot Spots are
Wpt Info
defined with a magenta circle or outline around the region of possible confusion.
Map Taxiway Detail
Taxiway Identification
Traffic Aircraft Position

Terrain

Weather Figure 8-47 SafeTaxi Depiction on the Navigation Map Page

Nearest
8.7.1 Using SafeTaxi®
Any map page that displays the navigation view can also show the SafeTaxi®
Services/ airport layout within the maximum configured range.
Music
During ground operations the aircraft’s position is displayed in reference to
Utilities taxiways, runways, and airport features. The nose of the ownship symbol, not
the center, depicts the current location of the aircraft.
System
NOTE: Do not use SafeTaxi functions as the basis for ground
Messages maneuvering. SafeTaxi adoes not comply with the requirements of
AC 120-76C and is not qualified to be used as an airport moving map
Symbols display (AMMD). SafeTaxi is to be used by the flight crew to orient
themselves on the airport surface to improve pilot situational awareness
Appendix during ground operations.

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9.9 TCAS II Foreword

NOTE: This feature is available with software v6.30 and later. Getting
Started

WARNING: Traffic information shown on system displays is provided as an Audio &

Xpdr Ctrl
aid in visually acquiring traffic. Traffic avoidance maneuvers are based upon
TCAS II Resolution Advisories, ATC guidance, or positive visual acquisition Com/Nav
of conflicting traffic.
FPL
WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to
accurately depict all of the traffic information within range of the aircraft.
Due to lack of equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate Direct-To

information from other aircraft, traffic may be present but not represented
on the displays. Proc

Wpt Info
NOTE: If the installed TCAS II traffic system is not a GTS 8000, refer to
the applicable documentation for system-specific information.
Map

A Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System II (TCAS II), such as the
Traffic
GTS 8000, improves flight safety by monitoring nearby airspace for aircraft flying
with operating transponders. The TCAS II system provides traffic information to Terrain
the displays. If separation from other aircraft is within certain limits, the system
issues Traffic Advisories (TAs) assisting the flight crew in the visual acquisition Weather
of traffic, or Resolution Advisories (RAs) providing recommended vertical
guidance maneuvers to resolve traffic conflicts. Nearest

9.9.1 TCAS II Theory of Operation Services/

Music
When the TCAS II system is operating in TA/RA or TA Only Mode, the system
interrogates the transponders of other aircraft in the vicinity, and monitors for Utilities

their replies. Based on successive replies, the system tracks the range, bearing,
System
and (if reported) the altitudes of other aircraft. For each detected aircraft
transponder, the system calculates time to, and separation at, the closest point
Messages
of approach (CPA) around the potential collision area surrounding own aircraft.
Based on CPA time, own aircraft altitude, and selected TCAS II system mode, Symbols
the system determines if a TA or RA should be issued for a detected intruder.
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Foreword Altitude TA Time to CPA RA Time to CPA
(Feet*) (Seconds) (Seconds)
Getting
Started 0 - 1,000 20 RA not issued below
1,000 feet
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl 1,000 - 2,350 25 15
2,350 - 5,000 30 20
Com/Nav
5,000 - 10,000 40 25
FPL 10,000 - 20,000 45 30
20,000 and above 48 35
Direct-To
* System uses pressure altitude except when Radar Altitude is available. Radar Altitude takes precedence over pressure altitude
reporting.
Proc Table 9-17 Altitude-based TCAS II TA/RA Alert Thresholds

Wpt Info
The TCAS II system categorizes detected traffic into four groups of increasing
collision threat potential:
Map • Other Traffic (OT), displayed as a hollow white diamond, is not currently
a threat.
Traffic
• Proximate Traffic (PT), displayed as a filled white diamond, is not
Terrain
currently a threat, but is within 6 nm and ±1,200 feet of the own-aircraft
altitude.
Weather • Traffic Advisory (TA), displayed as a filled yellow circle, indicates traffic is
within 20-48 seconds of a potential collision area. If a Traffic Map is shown,
Nearest and the TA traffic is beyond the selected map range, the system displays a
Services/
half-TA symbol at the edge of the map at the approximate relative bearing
Music of the TA traffic. If TA traffic subsequently meets the criteria for an RA, the
system will issue an RA.
Utilities
• Resolution Advisory (RA), displayed as a filled red square, indicates
System traffic is within 15-35 seconds of a potential collision area. If a Traffic
Map is shown, and the RA traffic is beyond the selected map range, the
Messages system displays a half-RA symbol at the edge of the map positioned at the
approximate relative bearing to the RA traffic.
Symbols

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 Symbol Description Foreword
Other Non-threat Traffic
Getting
Proximity Advisory Started

Audio &
Traffic Advisory (TA) Xpdr Ctrl

Off-scale Traffic Advisory Com/Nav

Resolution Advisory (RA)

FPL
Off-scale Resolution Advisory
Direct-To
Table 9-18 TCAS II Traffic Symbol Description
Proc
9.9.2 TCAS II with ADS-B
When the GTS 8000 TCAS II is in operating mode, it interrogates Mode-S Wpt Info
transponder data while automatically receiving ADS-B position and velocity
information directly from a comparably equipped aircraft target. The system Map
attempts to match (or “correlate”) the two surveillance data sources to increase
the preciseness of its target location. When a correlation is made, the system Traffic

displays the traffic information for the source determined to be the most
Terrain
accurate. Any traffic that is not correlated (i.e., only detected by one system but
not the other) is also displayed for the flight crew. This may occur, for example,
Weather
if another aircraft is beyond the surveillance range of the TCAS II, but the
GTS 8000 is still receiving position and velocity information from other ADS-B Nearest
equipped aircraft. The traffic correlation feature improves the accuracy of the
traffic displayed, while reducing the occurrence of displaying a single target Services/
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twice.
Utilities
NOTE: Aircraft that are surveilled by ADS-B In only will not trigger a TCAS
resolution advisory.
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Foreword
9.9.3 TCAS II Alerts
When the TCAS II unit issues a TA or RA, the following occur:
Getting
Started • A ‘TRAFFIC’ annunciation appears in the annunciator bar of the GTN,
Audio & flashes for 5 seconds and remains displayed until no TAs or RAs are detected
Xpdr Ctrl in the surveillance area.
Com/Nav - RA ‘TRAFFIC’ annunciations are white text with red backgrounds.
- TA ‘TRAFFIC’ annunciations are black text with yellow backgrounds.
FPL
- If a TA and RA occur simultaneously, only the red and white RA
Direct-To ‘TRAFFIC’ annunciation is shown.
• If the GTN is not displaying the traffic page, the system displays a traffic
Proc
alert pop-up.
Wpt Info • During a TA event, the system issues a single “Traffic, Traffic” voice alert
each time the system detects a new TA threat.
Map • During an RA event, voice alert(s) provide vertical guidance to resolve the
traffic conflict.
Traffic
- The Vertical Speed Indicator displays a range of vertical speeds to fly
Terrain to or avoid as applicable.
- Additional voice alerts occur if the RA status changes and when the
Weather aircraft is clear of the conflict.
Nearest
If the traffic system cannot determine the bearing of a Traffic or Resolution
Advisory, the alert will be displayed as a traffic alert banner outlined in the
Services/ following table:
Music

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 Traffic Alert Banner Description Foreword
• Warning banner displayed when system
Getting
unable to determine bearing of Resolution Started
Advisory (RA) and extreme pilot vigilance
Audio &
is required. Xpdr Ctrl
• Banner indicates distance in nm and
RA X.X ± XX <UP> or <DN> Com/Nav
altitude separation in hundreds of feet.
• If altitude trend is available, banner
FPL
indicates altitude trend up <UP> for
climbing and down <DN> for descending
Direct-To
traffic.
• Caution banner displayed when Proc
system unable to determine bearing of
Traffic Advisory (TA) and pilot vigilance is Wpt Info
required.
• Banner indicates distance in nm and Map
TA X.X ± XX <UP> or <DN>
altitude separation in hundreds of feet.
Traffic
• If altitude trend is available, banner
indicates altitude trend up <UP> for
Terrain
climbing and down <DN> for descending
traffic.
Weather
Table 9-19 TCAS II No-Bearing Alert Banners
Nearest

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 9.9.3.1 Resolution Advisories
Foreword
Resolution Advisories (RAs) are TCAS II recommended vertical guidance
Getting maneuvers to be flown to resolve a traffic conflict. If the targeted threat
Started
aircraft is also TCAS II equipped, the two traffic systems use Mode S data
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl link interrogations to generate complimentary responses to the RAs. During
an RA event, the system monitors the performance and status of the aircraft
Com/Nav response. It may command an increase/decrease vertical speed, and/or reverse
climb/descend commands until the aircraft is clear of the conflict.
FPL
RAs are categorized in two resolution types, preventive and corrective:
Direct-To Preventive Resolutions

Proc
Preventive RAs are issued when the aircraft's present vertical speed will
resolve a traffic conflict. The system displays a range of vertical speed avoidance
Wpt Info limits. These limits are displayed to help the pilot from climbing or descending
into conflicting traffic.
Map Corrective Resolutions
Traffic
Corrective RAs are issued when the aircraft's present vertical speed will
not resolve a traffic conflict. The VSI indicates a range of vertical speeds to be
Terrain avoided,while the current vertical speed appears in white with a red background.
For advisory, the VSI indicates a green “fly to” vertical speed range that needs
Weather to be flown to resolve the RA conflict. In some cases, the TCAS II system logic
determines it will be necessary to cross through the intruder aircraft’s altitude to
Nearest resolve the traffic conflict.
Services/
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 The following tables illustrate Preventive Advisories, Corrective Advisories,
Foreword
and TCAS II Voice Alerts:
Getting
Preventive RA Type Required Vertical Speed (fpm) Started
Do Not Climb <0 Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
Do Not Climb > 500 fpm < 500
Do Not Climb > 1,000 fpm < 1,000 Com/Nav
Do Not Climb > 2,000 fpm < 2,000
FPL
Do Not Descend >0
Do Not Descend > 500 fpm > -500 Direct-To
Do Not Descend > 1,000 fpm > -1,000
Do Not Descend > 2,000 fpm > -2,000 Proc

Table 9-20 Preventative RA Types with Required Vertical Speeds

Wpt Info
Corrective RA Type Required Vertical Speed (fpm)
Climb 1,500 to 2,000 Map

Crossing Climb
Traffic
Crossing Maintain Climb 1,500 to 4,400
Maintain Climb Terrain
Reduce Descent 0
Descend - 1,500 to - 2,000 Weather

Crossing Descend
Nearest
Crossing Maintain Descend -1,500 to -4,400
Services/
Maintain Descend Music
Reduce Climb 0
Utilities
Table 9-21 Corrective RA Types with Required Vertical Speeds

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Foreword Alert Type Voice Alert
TA "Traffic, Traffic"
Getting
Started Climb RA "Climb, Climb"
Audio & Descend RA "Descend, Descend"
Xpdr Ctrl
Altitude Crossing Climb RA "Climb, Crossing Climb, Climb, Crossing
Com/Nav Climb"
Altitude Crossing Descend RA “Descend, Crossing Descend, Descend,
FPL Crossing Descend"
Reduce Climb RA "Level Off, Level Off"
Direct-To
Reduce Descend RA "Level Off, Level Off"
Proc RA Reversal to Climb RA "Climb - Climb NOW, Climb - Climb
NOW"
Wpt Info RA Reversal to Descend RA "Descend - Descend NOW,
Descend - Descend NOW"
Map
Increase Climb RA "Increase Climb, Increase Climb"
Traffic
Increase Descent RA "Increase Descent, Increase Descent"
Maintain Rate RA "Maintain Vertical Speed, Maintain"
Terrain Altitude Crossing, Maintain Rate RA "Maintain Vertical Speed, Crossing
(Climb and Descend) Maintain"
Weather
Preventive RA "Monitor Vertical Speed"
Nearest
RA Removed "Clear of Conflict"
Table 9-22 TCAS II Voice Alerts
Services/
Music 9.9.4 TCAS II System Test
Utilities The TCAS II system test is initiated from the traffic menu. During a TCAS
II system test, the system displays a traffic test pattern on the Traffic Page. A
System Resolution Advisory (RA) alert annunciation will be displayed with the vertical
speed indicator indicating not to descend nor climb greater than 2,000 feet per
Messages minute. The system test takes approximately eight seconds to complete.
Symbols Condition Voice Alert
System Test Passed "TCAS Two System Passed"
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System Test Failed "TCAS Two System Failed"
Table 9-23 GTS 8000 System Test Voice Alerts
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9.9.5 TCAS II Operation Foreword
To display TCAS II traffic, the system must be in TA ONLY or TA/RA Mode.
Getting
These modes can be accessed from the transponder control panel or the Traffic Started
Page Menu.
Audio &
The Traffic Map is the principal map page for viewing TCAS II traffic data. Xpdr Ctrl

Traffic data is displayed in relation to the aircraft’s current position and altitude, Com/Nav
without basemap clutter. Aircraft orientation is always heading up unless there
is no valid heading. The map range is adjustable from 2 to 40 nm. Its scale is FPL
indicated by the map range rings.
Direct-To
The traffic operating mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the
upper left corner of the Traffic Map Page.
Proc

Wpt Info

Map

Traffic

Terrain
Figure 9-36 TCAS II Traffic Map Page
Weather
NOTE: The GTS 8000 TCAS II system automatically selects TA ONLY Mode
when the aircraft is below 1,000’ AGL. After landing, the GTS 8000
automatically selects STANDBY Mode. If the installed TCAS II traffic system Nearest

is not a GTS 8000, refer to the applicable documentation for system-specific

Services/
automatic traffic mode selections. Music

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 9.9.5.1 Altitude Display
Foreword
The flight crew can select the volume of airspace in which Other Non-Threat
Getting
Started and proximity traffic is displayed. TAs and RAs outside of these limits will always
be shown. This airspace can be selected by pressing the Altitude Filter button
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl on the traffic page.

Com/Nav Altitude Mode Displayed Traffic Range (feet)

Below -9,900 to 2,700
FPL Normal -2,700 to 2,700
Above -2,700 to 9,900
Direct-To
Unrestricted -9,900 to 9,900
Proc Table 9-24 Displayed Traffic Range

Wpt Info
9.9.5.2 Traffic System Status
The traffic mode is annunciated in the upper left corner of the Traffic Map
Map pane. If the traffic system fails, or is in test mode, an annunciation is shown in
the center of the Traffic Map.
Traffic
Operating Mode Traffic Page Traffic Page
Terrain Annunciation Banner
TCAS II Self-Test Initiated Test Test Mode
Weather (TEST)
Traffic and Resolution TA/RA N/A
Nearest
Advisory ( TA/RA)
Services/ Traffic Advisory Only TA Only N/A
Music
TCAS II System Standby STBY N/A
Utilities TCAS II System Failed Fail Failed or No Data
Table 9-25 TCAS II Modes
System
9.9.5.3 External Display
Messages
If an external traffic display is being controlled by the GTN, it will be
commanded to match the display settings on the GTN (traffic range and altitude
Symbols
filter). In a dual GTN installation, GTN #1 will control the external display.
Appendix
The traffic range on the external display will be set to the nearest range to the
selected range on the GTN.
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Foreword
10.6.5 TAWS-A System Status
During power-up, TAWS-A conducts a self-test of its aural and visual
Getting
Started annunciations. The system test can also be manually initiated. An aural alert
is issued at test completion. TAWS-A System Testing is disabled when ground
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl speed exceeds 30 knots.
Com/Nav 10.6.6 TAWS-A Abnormal Operations
TAWS-A continually monitors several system-critical items such as database
FPL
validity, flap and landing gear position, radar altimeter input, and GPS status.
Direct-To If the GTN does not contain Terrain, Airport Terrain, and Obstacle databases
(or the databases are invalid), the aural message “TAWS System Failure” is
Proc generated along with the “TAWS FAIL” alert annunciation.
TAWS-A requires a 3-D GPS navigation solution along with specific vertical
Wpt Info
accuracy minimums. Should the navigation solution become degraded or if
Map
the aircraft is out of the database coverage area, the annunciation “TAWS N/A”
is generated in the annunciation window and on the TAWS-A page, the aural
Traffic message “TAWS Not Available” is generated if airborne, some TAWS-A terrain
alerts will not be issued, and GPWS alerting (which are not dependent on GPS
Terrain position) will continue to operate. When the GPS signal is re-established and the
aircraft is within the database coverage area, the aural message “TAWS Available”
Weather is generated.
TAWS-A also requires radar altimeter input. Should the radar altimeter input
Nearest
fail or become degraded, the annunciation “GPWS FAIL” is generated in the
Services/ annunciation window and on the TAWS-A Page. The aural message “GPWS
Music
System Failure” is also generated. The “GPWS FAIL” annunciation will also occur
Utilities if both GPS altitude and barometric altitude are unavailable. If only the GPWS
system has failed, GPWS-based alerts will not be available, while other TAWS-A
System alerting remains unaffected.
Multiple TAWS or GPWS annunciations cannot be displayed at the same
Messages
time. When multiple annunciations exist, an asterisk will be present next to the
Symbols
annunciation. The display of each annunciation will alternate with each being
displayed for approximately five seconds.
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Foreword NOTE: Stormscope and XM Lightning are mutually exclusive.

Getting
Started 11.1 SiriusXM Weather Products (Optional)
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav

FPL

NEXRAD
Direct-To
Off US Canada
Proc Forecast Period
Current 12 Hour 24 Hour 36 Hour 48 Hour
Wpt Info
City Forecast
Map Surface Analysis
Lightning
Echo Tops
Traffic
Cloud Tops
METAR
Terrain Cell Movement
AIREP/PIREP
Weather County Warnings
Winds Aloft
Nearest Surface 3000 ft ... 45,000 ft
SIGMET/AIRMET
Services/ Freezing Level
Music Icing
Turbulence
Utilities Cyclone
Orientation
System
Track Up Heading Up North Up

Messages Legend

Symbols
Figure 11-3 SiriusXM Weather Page Functional Diagram
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11.1.1 Displaying SiriusXM Weather Foreword
To display SiriusXM weather touch the following sequence of keys starting
from the Home page. Getting
Started
1. Touch the Weather key on the Home page and then touch Audio &
the Data Link key. Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav

Age Of Selected FPL

Weather
Selected Products
Altitude Direct-To

Proc
Touch + or - To
Select Altitude
Wpt Info
Figure 11-4 SiriusXM Weather Page
2. While viewing the Data Link weather page, touch the Menu Map
key to configure the Data Link Weather page.
Traffic
Touch Keys To
Select Weather
Weather Overlay Product. Green Terrain
Map Orientation Bar Indicates
Selected Product.
Touch Legend Key Weather
To Display Legend Touch Keys
To Scroll List
Of Products Nearest

Touch And Drag Menu Services/

To Scroll List Of Products Music

Figure 11-5 Weather Data Link Menu

Utilities

3. Once you have selected what items you want to display, touch
BACK to return to the Data Link Weather page. System

Messages

Symbols

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 4. Touch the SiriusXM timestamp to view the age of all selected
Foreword
weather products.
Getting
Started The Timestamp is
Collapsed When All
Audio & Weather Products are
Xpdr Ctrl Current (Software
v6.30 and Later).
Com/Nav

FPL

Direct-To Figure 11-6 Timestamp Display

Proc
11.1.2 Weather Legend
The Legend key displays a pop-up legend of the currently used weather
Wpt Info products.
1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the Legend
Map
key.
Traffic Legend Of Touch Legend And
Selected Weather Slide Finger Up And
Products Down To Scroll Legend
Terrain
Touch To Select Touch Up And Down
Close Legend Keys To Scroll Legend
Weather
Figure 11-7 Weather Legend Display
Nearest 2. Touch the Legend area of the display and while maintaining
light pressure against the display, drag your finger up or down
Services/
Music to scroll through the legend display for the selected weather
products, or use the Up/Down keys.
Utilities
3. Touch the Back key to remove the Legend.
System

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Foreword Expiration Estimated
Weather Product Time Broadcast Rate
Getting (Minutes) (Minutes)
Started

Audio & Air Report (AIREP) 90 15

Xpdr Ctrl
Turbulence 180 15
Com/Nav Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) 60 15
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) 60 10
FPL
* Data for longer forecast periods may not be broadcast at this rate.

Direct-To
Table 11-1 SiriusXM Weather Products and Data Timing

Proc

Wpt Info

Map

Traffic

Terrain

Weather

Nearest

Services/
Music

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Symbols

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Foreword
11.1.15 City Forecast
City Forecast shows the current and future weather conditions for various
Getting cities. The forecast period can be selected in the menu by pressing Forecast
Started Period.
Audio & 1. While viewing the Data Link Weather menu, touch the City
Xpdr Ctrl
Forecast key.
Com/Nav City Forecast Symbol

FPL

Direct-To

Proc Figure 11-34 City Forecast

Wpt Info 2. Touch the desired forecast time period (Current, 12 Hour, 24
Hour, 36 Hour, or 48 Hour) to display the desired information.
Map
Touch And Drag Slider To
Traffic
Scroll Selections
Touch To Select Time
Terrain

Weather Figure 11-35 Select Forecast Time Period

Nearest
3. Touch any City Forecast symbol to show detailed information.
Touch the Back key to return to the Weather display.
Services/
Music
City Forecast Symbol
Utilities

System

Messages

Figure 11-36 City Forecast Conditions Detail

Symbols

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 Foreword

Getting
Started

Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav

Figure 11-37 City Forecast Legend FPL

11.1.16 Surface Analysis Direct-To

In software v6.21 and earlier, Surface Analysis and City Forecast are
Proc
combined features of the Weather Forecast product.

The Surface Analysis map shows regional weather forecasts for a selected Wpt Info

time period. The map shows high and low pressure centers and their associated
Map
frontal movement.
1. While viewing the SiriusXM Weather Menu, touch the Surface Traffic
Analysis key.
Terrain

Weather

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities
Figure 11-38 Surface Analysis and Map Legend
2. Touch the Forecast Period key to select the desired time System
increment.
Messages

Symbols

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Figure 11-39 Select Forecast Time Period
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Foreword
11.2.2 Clearing the StormScope® Page
Routinely clearing the StormScope Page of all discharge points is a good
Getting
Started way to determine if a storm is building or dissipating. In a building storm,
discharge points reappear faster and in larger numbers. In a dissipating storm,
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl discharge points appear slower and in smaller numbers.
1. While viewing the Weather StormScope page, touch MENU.
Com/Nav

FPL 2. Touch the Clear Strikes key to clear lightning strikes.

Direct-To

Proc NOTE: The GTN displays StormScope data with or without a heading source.
If no heading source is available, the "HDG N/A" annunciation appears in
Wpt Info
the upper right corner of the page. When flying without a heading source,
the pilot must clear all strikes following each heading change.
Map
11.2.3 Changing the StormScope® Display View
Traffic The Lightning Page displays either a 360° or a 120° viewing angle.
1. While viewing the Weather StormScope page, touch MENU.
Terrain

Weather 2. Touch the 360° or Arc to select the display view.

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols Figure 11-51 StormScope 360º and Arc Display Views

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11.2.4 Changing the StormScope® Data Mode Foreword
Cell display mode uses a clustering program to locate storm cells instead of
Getting
individual discharge points. This mode is most useful during periods of heavy Started
storm activity. Strike display mode is used during periods of light electrical
Audio &
activity. It is useful in plotting initial lightning discharges associated with a Xpdr Ctrl
building thunderstorm.
Com/Nav
1. While viewing the Weather StormScope page, touch MENU.
FPL

2. Touch the Cell or Strike key to select the display mode.

Direct-To

Proc

11.2.5 Changing the StormScope® Data Display Wpt Info

Range
Map
StormScope data can be displayed on the Map page 2,000 NM zoom scale,
but the data only goes out as far as the StormScope can report (200 NM). The
Traffic
500 NM zoom scale will display all lightning data. Scales greater than 500 NM
do not display any additional StormScope data. Terrain
1. While viewing the StormScope page, touch the In and Out
keys to display a larger or smaller area. Weather

11.2.6 Displaying StormScope® Data on the Map Nearest

Page
Services/
The Map Page displays cell or strike information using yellow lightning Music

strike symbology overlaid on a moving map. This added capability improves

Utilities
situational awareness, which in turn makes it much easier for the pilot to relate
storm activity to airports, NAVAIDs, obstacles and other ground references. System
See Section 8.1.1.6 for details about viewing StormScope data on the Map.
Messages
NOTE: The selected lightning display type, cell or strike, will be shown the
same on both the StormScope and the Map pages.
Symbols

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11.3.3 Connext Settings Foreword

Getting
Touch To Started
Manually Auto Request
Request Data Setting Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav
Coverage Region Datalink
Settings Status
FPL
Coverage
Diameter Direct-To
Figure 11-55 Connext Settings Menu
Proc
11.3.3.1 Connext Data Request
It is necessary to request the downloading of weather products. Requests can Wpt Info
be sent manually or set to automatically update at a selected rate. The Connext
weather data may be updated at any time regardless of the automatic update Map

timing by selecting a Manual Request. When multiple requests are made, some
Traffic
products are merged with the old data (SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs, TFRs, and
METARs), but the old data of other products is discarded.
Terrain

1. While viewing the Connext Settings Menu, touch the Request

Data key to manually request data. Weather

2. Touch the Auto Request key to set the Auto Request Period.
Nearest

Services/
NOTE: The Auto Request function is only enabled if the GTN is connected Music
directly to GSR 56 (software v6.30 and later).
Utilities

System

Touch To Select Messages

Request Period
Symbols

Figure 11-56 Select Auto Request Period Appendix

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11.4 FIS-B Weather Foreword
NOTE: FIS-B information is to be used for pilot planning decisions
Getting
and pilot near-term decisions focused on avoiding areas of inclement Started
weather that are beyond visual range or where poor visibility precludes
Audio &
visual acquisition of inclement weather. FIS-B weather and NAS status Xpdr Ctrl
information may be used as follows:
(a) To promote pilot awareness of own ship location with respect to Com/Nav
reported weather, including hazardous meteorological conditions, NAS
status indicators, and enhance pilot planning decisions and pilot FPL
near-term decision-making.
(b) To cue the pilot to communicate with the Air Traffic Control Direct-To
controller, Flight Service Station specialist, operator dispatch, or airline
operations control center for general and mission critical meteorological Proc
information, NAS status conditions, or both.
FIS-B information, including, weather information, NOTAMs, and TFR Wpt Info
areas, are intended for the sole purpose of assisting in long- and
near-term planning decision making. The system lacks sufficient Map
resolution and updating capability necessary for aerial maneuvering
associated with immediate decisions. Traffic

The Flight Information Services (FIS-B) function is capable of displaying text

Terrain
and graphic weather information with GDL 88 and GTX 345 installations. No
subscription for FIS-B services is required. Weather
The FIS-B Function is a graphic weather display capable of displaying
graphical weather information on UAT equipped installations. Graphical data is Nearest
overlaid on the map indicating the rainfall detected by ground based radar for a
Services/
specific area. The colors indicating increasing levels of rainfall progresses from Music
light green for light rainfall to magenta for heavy rainfall. Review the Limitations
Utilities
section in the front of this guide for the limitations that apply to the FIS-B data.
System

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Symbols

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 Rainfall data is color coded as follows:
Foreword

Getting
Started

Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl

Com/Nav

FPL

Direct-To
Figure 11-73 FIS-B Weather Precipitation Legend
Proc Gray shaded areas indicate that data is not available or that no data has been
received for a requested area. Gray shades may also indicate that the rainfall rate
Wpt Info
for a given area is undetermined.
Map The FIS-B Function is based on a ground-to-air data link and requires that
the appropriate ground systems are broadcasting weather data and the aircraft is
Traffic within reception range of the Ground Broadcast Transceiver (GBT).

Terrain

Weather

Nearest

Services/ NEXRAD
Music
Off CONUS Regional Combined
Utilities
METAR
PIREP
System Wind/Temp Aloft
1,000 ft ... 53,000 ft
Messages
SIGMET/AIRMET
Symbols Orientation
Track Up Heading Up North Up
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Legend

Index
Figure 11-74 FIS-B Weather Functional Diagram

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Foreword

Getting
Started
Target Altitude
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl Altitude Type
MSL
Com/Nav Restore Defaults
Above Wpt
Display Messages
FPL VS Profile
Offset
Direct-To
Before/After

Proc Target Waypoint

Figure 14-4 VCALC Page Functional Diagram

Wpt Info

1. From the Utilities page, touch VCALC.

Map

Traffic Before/After Target Waypoint Target Waypoint

Altitude Type
Terrain
Desired Target Desired
Weather Altitude Vertical Speed

Desired Distance
Nearest
From Target Offset
Vertical Speed
Services/ VCALC Status Required For
Music Target ALT At
Message
Offset
Utilities
Figure 14-5 VCALC Page
System
2. Select the VCALC items as necessary to set up parameters for
Messages
the next waypoint. Touch the Back key when finished.

Symbols

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15.1 System Status Foreword
The System status page of the System function provides information about
Getting
the GTN unit and the equipment attached to it. This information is useful if it Started
is necessary to contact Customer Service. The System Status page shows the
Audio &
System ID and serial number for the GTN unit, hardware and software versions, Xpdr Ctrl
as well as a list of the installed databases.
Com/Nav

Serial No., System ID, and FPL

Internal Software Versions
Direct-To
Database Conflicts
Proc
Database Not Active and On
Standby
Wpt Info
Active Database Information
Figure 15-3 System Status Page Description Map

Traffic

Terrain

System Info System Status Menu Database Info

Weather
Serial # & System ID Database SYNC Current
SW Versions Standby Nearest
Conflicts
Services/
Music
Figure 15-4 System Status Functional Diagram
Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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 The Time and other data may not be displayed until the unit has acquired
Foreword
enough satellites for a fix.
Getting
Started 15.2.2 Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)
Audio & SBAS is a system that supports wide area, or regional, augmentation through
Xpdr Ctrl
the use of additional satellite broadcast messages. WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, and
Com/Nav GAGAN are known SBAS providers.
At the time of printing, SBAS providers support the following areas:
FPL
• WAAS provides SBAS service for Alaska, Canada, the 48 contiguous
Direct-To states, and most of Central America.
• EGNOS provides SBAS service for most of Europe and parts of North
Proc Africa.
Wpt Info
• MSAS provides SBAS service for Japan only.
• GAGAN provides SBAS service for India. Available with GPS software
Map v5.2 and later.

Traffic 1. While viewing the System page, touch GPS Status.

Terrain 2. If desired, touch the SBAS key to select an SBAS provider. The
SBAS list is based on the Aviation database.
Weather 3. Touch the key for the desired SBAS provider.

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

System
Figure 15-7 SBAS Selection Page

4. Touch the Back key to return to the System Status page.

Messages

Symbols

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15.2.3 Circle of Uncertainty Foreword
The Circle of Uncertainty depicts an area where the ownship location is
Getting
guaranteed to be when the aircraft location cannot be accurately determined. Started
The area of the Circle of Uncertainty becomes larger as GPS horizontal accuracy
Audio &
degrades and smaller as it improves. The Circle of Uncertainty is shown only Xpdr Ctrl
when the aircraft is on the ground. The Circle of Uncertainty area is transparent
Com/Nav
so that features within it may still be seen.
FPL
Area Within The
Circle Of Uncertainty Direct-To
Ownship Symbol
Proc

Wpt Info
Figure 15-8 Circle of Uncertainty

15.2.4 GPS Faults Map

The GTN communicates various fault conditions that can affect the accuracy Traffic
of the GPS. These include loss of integrity, loss of navigation, and a loss of
position. Terrain

Loss of Integrity
Weather
A loss of integrity is when the integrity of the GPS position does not meet the
requirements for the current phase of flight. This only occurs before the final Nearest
approach fix (if an approach is active).
Services/
The GTN indicates a loss of integrity by displaying the amber "LOI" Music
annunciation at the bottom of the screen.
Utilities
Loss of Navigation
A loss of navigation can be caused by any of the following conditions: System

• Aircraft is after the final approach fix and GPS integrity does not meet the
Messages
active approach requirements
• Insufficient number of satellites supporting aircraft position (i.e., more Symbols
than 5 seconds pass without adequate satellites to compute a position)
Appendix
• GPS sensor detects an excessive position error or failure that cannot be
excluded within the time to alert Index
• On-board hardware failure
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 The GTN indicates a loss of navigation by invalidating the active course
Foreword
guidance, and issuing a system message describing the cause.
Getting
Started
Loss of Position
Audio &
If the GTN cannot determine a GPS position solution, the ownship icon
Xpdr Ctrl disappears and the amber "No GPS Position" annunciation appears across the
map pages. For information about managing limited navigation features, refer
Com/Nav
to section 1.10.
FPL
15.3 External LRUs
Direct-To The External LRU page displays the external equipment connected to the
GTN and their connection status.
Proc
1. While viewing the System page, touch the External LRUs key.
Wpt Info LRU Available And
Communicating
Map LRU Not Available
Or Communicating
Traffic Touch For More
Information
Terrain Figure 15-9 External LRU Page

Weather 2. When more information is available about the listed units,

touch the More Info key to view the information.
Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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 1. While viewing the System Setup page, touch the CDI key.
Foreword

Touch To Choose Auto or

Manual CDI Scale Selection Getting
Started

Audio &
Touch To Select ILS CDI Xpdr Ctrl
Capture Type
Figure 15-21 CDI Selection Com/Nav

2. Touch the CDI Scale key to toggle between automatic selection FPL
or to choose the CDI scale manually.
Direct-To

Proc
Touch To Select CDI Scale
Wpt Info

Map
Figure 15-22 CDI Scale Selection
Traffic
3. Touch the ILS CDI Capture key to select Auto Switch or Manual
Selection. This feature enables the unit to automatically switch from Terrain
GPS to VLOC on an ILS approach. See Procedures-ILS Approaches
for more detail on ILS approaches. Weather

NOTE: The ILS CDI Capture key may be disabled in certain GTN installations. Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities

System

Messages

Symbols

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 Message Description Action Foreword
CROSSFILL The navigation Check the specified database
ERROR - GTN databases do not version of both GTNs and ensure it Getting
Started
Navigation DB match between GTNs is up-to-date. Update the specified
mismatch. See resulting in a loss database if needed. Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
of communication
CRG for crossfilled
between two units. Com/Nav
items.
CROSSFILL Crossfill is configured See section 15.4.5 for a list of FPL
ERROR - “on” but is not working crossfilled items that will no longer
GTN software due to software be crossfilled. Contact dealer to Direct-To
mismatch. See mismatch. have software versions updated.
CRG for crossfilled Proc
items.
Wpt Info
CROSSFILL Crossfill is turned off. No action.
STATUS - Crossfill
Map
is turned off.
DATABASE - A new database update Verify stored cataloged flight plans Traffic
A procedure has caused a procedure to and procedures. Modify stored
been modified in be truncated because flight plans and procedures as Terrain
a cataloged flight the flight plan now has necessary to include the current
too many waypoints or procedures by re-loading those
plan. Weather
removed a procedure procedures to the stored flight plan
because it no longer routes. Nearest
exists in the database.
DATABASE - The terrain database Re-load this database on the Services/
Music
Terrain database is not available and external datacard.
is not installed, terrain information Utilities
is corrupt, or is alerts will not be
displayed.
not valid for this System

system.
Messages
DATABASE - The aircraft is outside Terrain and TAWS functions will
Terrain display the terrain database be unavailable. If terrain coverage
Symbols
unavailable for coverage area. is desired in the area, load
current location. appropriate coverage area on the Appendix
external datacard.
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 Message Description Action Foreword
USER WAYPOINT User Waypoint catalog Edit the User Waypoint catalog to
is full and the requested remove unneeded user waypoints. Getting
IMPORT - User Started
waypoint import user waypoints could
Audio &
failed. User not be imported. Xpdr Ctrl
waypoint database
Com/Nav
is full.
USER WAYPOINT User waypoints No action is necessary; message is FPL
IMPORT - User imported and existing informational only.
waypoints waypoints are used Direct-To
imported instead of creating
successfully - duplicate waypoints. Proc
existing waypoints
reused. Wpt Info

VCALC - User has configured No action is necessary; message is

Map
Approaching top of a vertical descent informational only.
descent. calculation, and the
Traffic
aircraft is within
60 seconds of the
Terrain
calculated top of
descent. Weather
VCALC - User has configured No action is necessary; message is
Arriving at VCALC a vertical descent informational only. Nearest
target altitude. calculation, and the
aircraft is approaching Services/
Music
the target altitude.
VISUAL Visual approach could Reactivate the approach or cancel Utilities

APPROACH NOT not transition to the Direct-To course.

ACTIVE - active. Guidance is not System

Approach guidance available.

Messages
not available when
requesting Symbols
direct-to runway.
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En Route Safe Altitude The recommended minimum altitude within ten miles
Foreword
left or right of the desired course on an active flight
plan or direct-to
Getting
ERR error Started
ESA En route Safe Altitude
Audio &
ETA Estimated Time of Arrival Xpdr Ctrl
ETE Estimated Time En Route
Com/Nav

ºF degrees Fahrenheit FPL

FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FCC Federal Communication Commission Direct-To
FCST forecast
FD flight director Proc
FIR Flight Information Region
FIS-B Flight Information Services-Broadcast Wpt Info
FISDL Flight Information Service Data Link
FLTA Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance Map
FPL flight plan
FREQ frequency Traffic
FRZ freezing
FSS Flight Service Station Terrain
ft foot/feet
Weather

GAGAN Provides SBAS service for India Nearest

G/S, GS glideslope
GDC Garmin Air Data Computer Services/
GDL Garmin Satellite Data Link Music

GEO geographic
Utilities
GLS Global Navigation Satellite Landing System
GMA Garmin Audio Panel System
System
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
GMU Garmin Magnetometer Unit
Messages
GPS Global Positioning System
GPSS GPS Roll Steering
Symbols
Ground Speed The velocity that the aircraft is travelling relative to a
ground position
Ground Track see Track Appendix

GRS Garmin Reference System

GS Ground Speed Index

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 Database SYNC is supported by these database types:
Foreword
• Navigation
• Basemap Getting
Started
• SafeTaxi
• Obstacle Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
• FliteCharts
• Airport Directory Com/Nav

The database SYNC process may take several minutes, depending on how
FPL
many databases have been updated. The status of the database transfers to a unit
can be viewed on the System Status page under the “Standby” tab. The GTN
Direct-To
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 Proc
status will also be indicated.
When the SYNC is complete, if the aircraft is stopped and has yet to takeoff, Wpt Info
the pilot will be prompted with the option to restart and update to the newly
transferred databases. Map

NOTE: Restarting the GTN must only be performed when the aircraft is Traffic
on the ground as navigation and communication from the restarted unit
will be lost for a period of time. Terrain

18.2.4.1 Resolving Database SYNC Conflicts Weather

Database conflicts must be resolved for synchronization to occur. Conflicts

Nearest
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 Services/
Music
regions of the navigation database, or different obstacle database types).
The GTN attempts to resolve these by automatically synchronizing the most Utilities
recently installed database across all other LRUs (software v6.30 and later). Pilot
intervention is required when conflicts cannot be resolved automatically. Conflicts System
occurring with earlier software versions also require manual intervention.
Messages
To manually resolve database conflicts, touch the Resolve Conflicts key on
the display containing the desired database version. This key is located on the
Symbols
Conflicts tab of the System Information page.
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Foreword
18.3 Demo Mode
The GTN product contains a “Demo” mode that allows simulation of all
Getting
Started operations of the product to allow practice and familiarization while staying on
the ground.
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
WARNING: Do not use the GTN to navigate while Demo mode is active.
Com/Nav Do not use or enter Demo mode while airborne.

FPL 1. Press in and hold the Direct-To key and then apply power to
the unit.
Direct-To

Proc

Wpt Info
Touch To Continue
Map
Figure 18-3 Demo Mode Start Up Display
Traffic
2. Touch the Continue key and Fuel keys as normally needed to
Terrain start operations.
3. Touch the Demo key in the lower part of the display to reach
Weather the Demo Setup functions.

Nearest

Services/
Music

Utilities
Touch For Advanced
GPS Settings
System
Touch For Advanced
Messages NAV Settings
Touch For Advanced Date
And Time Settings
Symbols
Figure 18-4 Demo Mode Setup
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 4. Touch the GPS key to reach the Demo GPS Settings page.
Foreword
The Position Error values (Horizontal Protection Level Fault
Detection [HPL FD], HPL SBAS, and Vertical Protection Level Getting
[VPL] SBAS) may be adjusted to reflect errors induced by Started

naturally occurring conditions, but are normally not adjusted Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
for most Demo mode operations.
Com/Nav
Touch To Select GPS
Solution
FPL
Touch To Select Lat/ Touch To Select
Lon Coordinates For Current Position
Current Position From A Wpt In Direct-To
The Database
Touch To Select Proc
HPL FD Values, If Touch For VPL
Desired SBAS Settings
Wpt Info
Touch For HPL
SBAS Settings
Map
Figure 18-5 Demo Mode GPS Settings

5. Touch the Nav key to reach the Demo Navigation Settings Traffic

page.
Terrain
Touch To Select
Vertical Speed
Weather
Touch To Select Touch To Select
Airspeed Altitude
Nearest

Touch To Select
Track Mode Services/
Music
Touch To Select
Time Scale
Utilities

Figure 18-6 Demo Mode Navigation Settings

System

Messages

Symbols

Appendix

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Voice Command Instructions Foreword
1. Press and hold the Push to Command (PTC) switch.
Getting
2. Speak the entire command into the headset MIC. Started
3. Release the "PTC" switch. Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
• A positive tone (low-to-high) indicates the command has been
recognized and executed. (i.e., page changed, radio tuned, MIC Com/Nav
selected, etc.)
• A negative tone (high-to-low) indicates the command is either FPL

unrecognizable or invalid.
Direct-To
Successful Command Example
"Show approaches page” is spoken, the approach selection page displays Proc

immediately, and a positive tone sounds.

Wpt Info
Unsuccessful Command Examples
"Show map page” is spoken and the traffic page displays. Map

"Show map page" is spoken and a negative tone sounds.

Traffic

Qualification Procedure
Terrain
Speak the non-bold phrase if the voice command for a procedure is not
applicable to the aircraft’s configuration. If the total number of successful Weather
commands is less than 17, the voice commands must be disabled. For instructions
on how to activate and deactivate voice commands, refer to section 15.13. Nearest

Example: If the requirement states a COM radio is required, but your GTN Services/
does not a have a COM radio, use the unbold command. Music

1. Start the GTN and acquire a GPS position. Utilities

2. Conduct the voice commands in sequential order while wearing
an aviation headset. If necessary, a command can be attempted System
twice.
Messages
3. When the command is successful check the box next to the
command.
Symbols

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