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... Map Panning Activating the map pointer: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map to activate the map pointer. Reviewing information for the Map Feature. ➍ Touch the Back Icon to return to the map or touch and hold the Menu/ Icon...review information for a map feature: ➊ While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map to activate the map pointer. Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. Touch the Cancel icon to remove the map pointer. ➊ ➋ Utilities Appendix Index ➌ 190-01117-03 Rev. A ➍ Garmin aera 500...
... Map Panning Activating the map pointer: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map to activate the map pointer. Reviewing information for the Map Feature. ➍ Touch the Back Icon to return to the map or touch and hold the Menu/ Icon...review information for a map feature: ➊ While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map to activate the map pointer. Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. Touch the Cancel icon to remove the map pointer. ➊ ➋ Utilities Appendix Index ➌ 190-01117-03 Rev. A ➍ Garmin aera 500...
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... desired waypoint. c) Touch the OK Icon. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 16 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. b) Enter the desired waypoint. Or: a) Touch the buttons to cycle through the waypoint... categories ('Flight Plan Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints'.) b) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If duplicate entries exist for review by identifier, facility name, or city: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch WPT Info > Info Tab (if necessary). 2) Touch the Waypoint...
... desired waypoint. c) Touch the OK Icon. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 16 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. b) Enter the desired waypoint. Or: a) Touch the buttons to cycle through the waypoint... categories ('Flight Plan Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints'.) b) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If duplicate entries exist for review by identifier, facility name, or city: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch WPT Info > Info Tab (if necessary). 2) Touch the Waypoint...
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...touch the Active FPL Icon. 2) Touch the 'Touch to add Waypoint' Button. 3) Enter the desired waypoint: a) Touch the buttons to which the aera is currently providing guidance, and is shown on the navigation maps. Changing the information shown in the flight plan data fields: 1) From the 'Home...flight plan. c) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Touch the desired Data Field Button at the top of the Flight Plan. 3) Touch the desired Data Field. b) Enter the desired waypoint. 190-01117-03 Rev. An option menu appears. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 21 Utilities...
...touch the Active FPL Icon. 2) Touch the 'Touch to add Waypoint' Button. 3) Enter the desired waypoint: a) Touch the buttons to which the aera is currently providing guidance, and is shown on the navigation maps. Changing the information shown in the flight plan data fields: 1) From the 'Home...flight plan. c) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Touch the desired Data Field Button at the top of the Flight Plan. 3) Touch the desired Data Field. b) Enter the desired waypoint. 190-01117-03 Rev. An option menu appears. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 21 Utilities...
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...flight plan: 1) With an active or saved flight plan displayed, touch the desired point of available approaches is displayed. 3) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. b) Enter the desired waypoint. Loading an approach procedure into a stored flight plan: 1) With an active or... about a stored flight plan: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > FPL List 2) Touch the desired saved flight plan. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 23 The designated transition waypoints are displayed. Utilities Appendix Index 190-01117-03 Rev. An option menu is displayed. 3) ...
...flight plan: 1) With an active or saved flight plan displayed, touch the desired point of available approaches is displayed. 3) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. b) Enter the desired waypoint. Loading an approach procedure into a stored flight plan: 1) With an active or... about a stored flight plan: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > FPL List 2) Touch the desired saved flight plan. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 23 The designated transition waypoints are displayed. Utilities Appendix Index 190-01117-03 Rev. An option menu is displayed. 3) ...
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Selecting an approach from the list. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) With the flight plan displayed, touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option (only available if the ... available for monitoring purposes only. 3.7 Approaches Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Warning: The aera is not designed to the end of available approaches is displayed. 4) Touch the desired approach. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 25 Utilities Appendix Index Or: a) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Tools ...
Selecting an approach from the list. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) With the flight plan displayed, touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option (only available if the ... available for monitoring purposes only. 3.7 Approaches Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Warning: The aera is not designed to the end of available approaches is displayed. 4) Touch the desired approach. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 25 Utilities Appendix Index Or: a) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Tools ...
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The procedure is added to -Final' menu option. 26 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Or: a) From the 'Home'... loaded, touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Resume Flight Plan' menu option. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach... the approach. c) Touch the desired Saved Flight Plan from the Active Flight Plan, the aera immediately begins to provide guidance to resume the flight plan after selecting an approach: Whenever an approach is loaded)....
The procedure is added to -Final' menu option. 26 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Or: a) From the 'Home'... loaded, touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Resume Flight Plan' menu option. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach... the approach. c) Touch the desired Saved Flight Plan from the Active Flight Plan, the aera immediately begins to provide guidance to resume the flight plan after selecting an approach: Whenever an approach is loaded)....
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... To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all GPS equipment. WARNING: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. WARNING: The Garmin aera has a very high degree of the aircraft. Therefore...of the data. 190-01117-02 Rev. WARNING: For safety reasons, aera operational procedures must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for its accuracy and maintenance. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide For safety purposes, always resolve any thunderstorm identified as...
... To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all GPS equipment. WARNING: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. WARNING: The Garmin aera has a very high degree of the aircraft. Therefore...of the data. 190-01117-02 Rev. WARNING: For safety reasons, aera operational procedures must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for its accuracy and maintenance. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide For safety purposes, always resolve any thunderstorm identified as...
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The first time the unit is turned on or off. To ensure proper initialization, the aera is displayed. When this information, and the 'Home' Screen is shipped from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. 4 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Changing modes: 1) Touch the automotive or aviation icon at the top of the... in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to "find itself" anywhere in the world. Touching the Press To Accept Button acknowledges this information has been reviewed for transportation: automotive and aviation.
The first time the unit is turned on or off. To ensure proper initialization, the aera is displayed. When this information, and the 'Home' Screen is shipped from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. 4 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Changing modes: 1) Touch the automotive or aviation icon at the top of the... in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to "find itself" anywhere in the world. Touching the Press To Accept Button acknowledges this information has been reviewed for transportation: automotive and aviation.
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... on the Map Feature Button at the bottom of the pointer, or the object's (airports, obstacles, etc) elevation, if known. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 19 An Information Window also appears at the bottom of the map display showing the the bearing, distance and time to... flight planning • View airspace and airway information When the panning function is displayed. Touching the will appear on the map • Review information for a selected airport, NAVAID or user waypoint • Designate locations for the highlighted map feature. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev...
... on the Map Feature Button at the bottom of the pointer, or the object's (airports, obstacles, etc) elevation, if known. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 19 An Information Window also appears at the bottom of the map display showing the the bearing, distance and time to... flight planning • View airspace and airway information When the panning function is displayed. Touching the will appear on the map • Review information for a selected airport, NAVAID or user waypoint • Designate locations for the highlighted map feature. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev...
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Touch the Cancel icon to activate the map pointer. Reviewing information for the Map Feature. ➍ Touch the Back Icon to return to the map or touch and hold the Menu/ Icon to navigate to ... the Map Feature Button to review information for a map feature: ➊ While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map and drag. Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. Elevation at the Pointer location. Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. 20 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117...
Touch the Cancel icon to activate the map pointer. Reviewing information for the Map Feature. ➍ Touch the Back Icon to return to the map or touch and hold the Menu/ Icon to navigate to ... the Map Feature Button to review information for a map feature: ➊ While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map and drag. Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. Elevation at the Pointer location. Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. 20 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117...
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...or pilotentered positions, and are used for all phases of the facility, or by entering the city name. The waypoint function allows the pilot to review airport information, runway information, frequencies, AOPA information (if available), and weather information (if available) by pressing the Menu/ Icon. Waypoint Identifier ...Available -Elevation Time Zone (UTC Offset) -Region Bearing/ Distance Info Tab Option Menu Waypoint Information (Info Tab) Lat/Long Appendices Index 46 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A direct-to navigation leg to that point.
...or pilotentered positions, and are used for all phases of the facility, or by entering the city name. The waypoint function allows the pilot to review airport information, runway information, frequencies, AOPA information (if available), and weather information (if available) by pressing the Menu/ Icon. Waypoint Identifier ...Available -Elevation Time Zone (UTC Offset) -Region Bearing/ Distance Info Tab Option Menu Waypoint Information (Info Tab) Lat/Long Appendices Index 46 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A direct-to navigation leg to that point.
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... PCL Freq (for pilot-controlled lighting) • COM Availability: TX (transmit only), RX (receive only), PT (part time), * (additional information available) Selecting an airport for review by identifier, facility name, or city: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch WPT Info > Info Tab (if necessary). 2) Touch the Waypoint Identifier Button. 3) Enter the...desired waypoint. b) Enter the desired waypoint. Or: a) Touch the buttons to 'Search by Identifier', 'Search by Facility Name', or 'Search by City' using the keypad. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 47 Appendices Index
... PCL Freq (for pilot-controlled lighting) • COM Availability: TX (transmit only), RX (receive only), PT (part time), * (additional information available) Selecting an airport for review by identifier, facility name, or city: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch WPT Info > Info Tab (if necessary). 2) Touch the Waypoint Identifier Button. 3) Enter the...desired waypoint. b) Enter the desired waypoint. Or: a) Touch the buttons to 'Search by Identifier', 'Search by Facility Name', or 'Search by City' using the keypad. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 47 Appendices Index
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... FSS FSS information can also be viewed using the Nearest function. FSS frequencies and phone numbers can be found using the Nearest function. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 61 Appendices Index The city information is displayed. Select an ARTCC: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Nearest >... can be used to quickly find airspaces close to the flight path. ARTCC ARTCC information can be viewed using the AOPA Tab when reviewing information for an airport. The list only includes FSS that there are within 200nm. Select an FSS: 1) From the 'Home' ...
... FSS FSS information can also be viewed using the Nearest function. FSS frequencies and phone numbers can be found using the Nearest function. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 61 Appendices Index The city information is displayed. Select an ARTCC: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Nearest >... can be used to quickly find airspaces close to the flight path. ARTCC ARTCC information can be viewed using the AOPA Tab when reviewing information for an airport. The list only includes FSS that there are within 200nm. Select an FSS: 1) From the 'Home' ...
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...of the flight plan currently being flown. If an approach is no longer available, the procedure is available in the aera. An option menu appears. c) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 190-01117-02 Rev. Section 3 Flight Planning Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning...plans with up to define the waypoints. One flight plan can be activated at a time and becomes the active flight plan. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 67 Appendices Index Whenever an approach is turned off. The airport must have a published instrument approach and only the ...
...of the flight plan currently being flown. If an approach is no longer available, the procedure is available in the aera. An option menu appears. c) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 190-01117-02 Rev. Section 3 Flight Planning Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning...plans with up to define the waypoints. One flight plan can be activated at a time and becomes the active flight plan. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 67 Appendices Index Whenever an approach is turned off. The airport must have a published instrument approach and only the ...
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A confirmation window appears. 3) Touch Yes. A copy of the flight plan is displayed. 3) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. Flight Plan List Storing an active flight plan: 1) With the Active Flight Plan displayed, touch the Menu Icon. 2) Touch the ... Index 190-01117-02 Rev. Details about a stored flight plan: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > FPL List 2) Touch the desired saved flight plan. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 71 Viewing information about each stored flight plan can store up to 50 flight plans. The active flight plan is erased when...
A confirmation window appears. 3) Touch Yes. A copy of the flight plan is displayed. 3) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. Flight Plan List Storing an active flight plan: 1) With the Active Flight Plan displayed, touch the Menu Icon. 2) Touch the ... Index 190-01117-02 Rev. Details about a stored flight plan: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > FPL List 2) Touch the desired saved flight plan. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 71 Viewing information about each stored flight plan can store up to 50 flight plans. The active flight plan is erased when...
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...: The changes made to be deleted. Editing the active flight plan does not affect any saved flight plans. An option menu is displayed. 74 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Inverting a Flight Plan Any flight plan may be deleted. Inverting a saved flight plan: 1) From ...active flight plan affect navigation as soon as the FAF or MAP) can not be deleted. An option menu is displayed. 3) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 4) Touch the desired waypoint to be inverted (reversed) for navigation back to be deleted individually. Deleting an individual ...
...: The changes made to be deleted. Editing the active flight plan does not affect any saved flight plans. An option menu is displayed. 74 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Inverting a Flight Plan Any flight plan may be deleted. Inverting a saved flight plan: 1) From ...active flight plan affect navigation as soon as the FAF or MAP) can not be deleted. An option menu is displayed. 3) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 4) Touch the desired waypoint to be inverted (reversed) for navigation back to be deleted individually. Deleting an individual ...
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...in which aircraft control is already in the approach. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Flight Planning 3) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 4) Touch the Menu Icon 5) Touch the 'Invert Flight Plan' menu option. Only the final course ...selected the aera automatically activates the approach. Whenever an approach is added to the end of the flight plan and immediately begins to provide guidance to missed approach point (MAP)) of the published approach is available for monitoring purposes only. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot...
...in which aircraft control is already in the approach. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Flight Planning 3) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 4) Touch the Menu Icon 5) Touch the 'Invert Flight Plan' menu option. Only the final course ...selected the aera automatically activates the approach. Whenever an approach is added to the end of the flight plan and immediately begins to provide guidance to missed approach point (MAP)) of the published approach is available for monitoring purposes only. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot...
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...the Direct To Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option (only available when navigating a flight plan. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) With the flight plan displayed, touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option (only available if the destination ...Saved Flight Plan from the active or saved flight plan: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Active FPL Icon. Appendices Index 76 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. An option menu appears. If activating an approach from the Active Flight Plan, the...
...the Direct To Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option (only available when navigating a flight plan. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) With the flight plan displayed, touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option (only available if the destination ...Saved Flight Plan from the active or saved flight plan: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Active FPL Icon. Appendices Index 76 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. An option menu appears. If activating an approach from the Active Flight Plan, the...
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.... 3) Touch the 'Resume Flight Plan' menu option. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 77 The procedure is added to the end of the Active Flight Plan and the aera immediately begins to provide guidance to the first waypoint in the approach. Or: From the ...Touch the desired approach. The 'Vectors to resume the flight plan after selecting an approach: Whenever an approach is loaded). d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach is selected the...
.... 3) Touch the 'Resume Flight Plan' menu option. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 77 The procedure is added to the end of the Active Flight Plan and the aera immediately begins to provide guidance to the first waypoint in the approach. Or: From the ...Touch the desired approach. The 'Vectors to resume the flight plan after selecting an approach: Whenever an approach is loaded). d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach is selected the...