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Nav Freq Graphic Moving Photocell for

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

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

Nav Radio Freq Flip/Flop Clear Key

Nav Radio Enter Key

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

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 Pilots using an out-of-date database only as a general reference to your surroundings.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

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 MODEL DESCRIPTIONS

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

This guide covers the operation of the GNS 530W, GNS GDL 69 datalink receiver plus XM Audio with the
530AW, and the GPS 500W. In general, all models will be GDL 69A.
referred to as the 500W-series, except where there are physi- GNS 530W and GNS 530AW
cal or operational differences. The 500W-series units are 6.25” The GNS 530W and GNS 530AW include all of the
wide and 4.60” high. The display is a 320 by 234 pixel color features of the GPS 500W, and also include an IFR certified
LCD. The units include two removable data cards, one with airborne VHF communications transceiver and IFR certi-
a Jeppesen aviation database (inserted in the left-most card fied airborne VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers. This
slot) and the second is a Terrain database (inserted in the multi-purpose unit is available with either a 10-watt (GNS
right-most card slot). 530W) or 16-watt (GNS 530AW) Com transceiver. Refer-
GPS 500W ences to the GNS 530W also include the GNS 530AW.
The GPS 500W is a GPS-only unit with a WAAS GPS Helicopter Installations
engine and is TSO C146a certified for en route, terminal, In Helicopter installations, the ownship icon is set to
precision, and non-precision approaches. The GPS 500W a helicopter. When present, HTAWS will be used instead
can simultaneously give aviators vital approach infor- of TAWS. See the Garmin Optional Displays Pilot’s Guide
mation and weather and traffic data in relation to their Addendum P/N 190-00356-30 Rev G, or later, for HTAWS
position on a large, color moving map display. Thanks to information.
a high-contrast color display, the information can be easily
read from wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight.
Its color moving map features a built-in database that
shows cities, highways, railroads, rivers, lakes, coastlines,
and a complete Jeppesen aviation database. The Jeppesen
database (that can be updated with a front-loading data
card) contains all airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, FSS,
Approach, DPs/STARs and SUA information. The obstacle
and terrain databases provide an aid to navigation to help
you work with approved navigation charts.
Pilots will enjoy the GPS 500W as an Multi-Function
Display (MFD), especially when it is coupled with traf-
fic, lightning detection, and weather interfaces like Ryan
TCAD, TIS from the Garmin GTX 3xx transponders, L3
SKYWATCH™, or STORMSCOPE® WX 500. With the
Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) prediction program
included with the Trainer CD, the GPS 500W may be used
for oceanic or remote operations. For the latest in graphical
and textual weather information, the GPS 500W can con-
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 KEYS AND KNOBS

Left-hand Keys and Knobs

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

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

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 KEYS AND KNOBS

Right-hand Keys and Knobs

The range key (RNG) allows you to select the desired map scale. Press the
RNG up arrow to zoom out to a larger area, or the down arrow to zoom in to a
smaller area.
direct-to key provides access to the direct-to function, which allows
D The
you to enter a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course (single-
leg flight plan) to the selected destination.
menu key (MENU) displays a context-sensitive list of options. This
m The
options list allows you to access additional features or make settings changes
which relate to the currently displayed page.

c The clear key (CLR) is used to erase information or cancel an entry. Press
and hold this key to immediately display the Default Navigation Page,
regardless of which page is currently displayed.
enter key (ENT) is used to approve an operation or complete data
E The
entry. It is also used to confirm information, such as the Database Page
during power on.
Data is entered using the large and
small right knobs. Experiment with The large right knob (GPS) is used to select between the various page
them to become efficient at entering
data. This greatly reduces the amount of t groups: NAV, WPT, AUX or NRST. With the on-screen cursor enabled, the
large right knob allows you to move the cursor about the page.
time spent operating the 500W-series
unit in flight.
The small right knob (PUSH CRSR) is used to select between the various
r pages within one of the groups listed above. Press this knob momentarily
to display the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows you to enter data and/or
make a selection from a list of options.

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 KEYS

GPS 500W GNS 530W

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

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

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 POWER ON

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

Power-up Sequence

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 SCREEN LAYOUT/CURSORS/FREQ SELECTION/DATA ENTRY

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

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

(Small right knob to select pages within the group)

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

WPT Group
(Large right knob to change page groups)

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

Selection of any main page is performed using

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

Flight Planning Utility Setup 1 Setup 2

NRST Group

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

Nearest Airspace

FPL Group VNAV PROC

Active Flight Plan Flight Plan Catalog Vertical Navigation Procedures

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

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

The following symbols are used (directly above the

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

Direct-To a Waypoint Vectors-To-Final

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

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 MAP PAGE

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

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

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 NAVCOM PAGE / TERRAIN PAGE

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

Unlighted Obstacle Lighted Obstacle Color TERRAIN/Obstacle

Obstacle Symbol

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

Terrain Color Symbology

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 AIRPORT INFORMATION

Viewing Airport Information the database based upon the characters you have
1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to entered up to that point.
display the Default NAV Page. (You may skip this 5. Once the name is entered, the information for that
step if you are already viewing any of the main GPS airport will appear on the page. Press ENT to accept
pages.) the selected airport.
2. Turn the large right knob to select the WPT page 6. To view the other airport information pages, press
group. “WPT” will appear in the lower right corner the small right knob to remove the cursor, then
of the screen. turn the small right knob to select the desired
3. Turn the small right knob to select the desired page.
WPT page. Airport information is displayed on the
first six WPT pages: airport location, airport runway, Auto-Tuning a Frequency from a List
The GNS 530W’s auto-tune feature allows you to quickly
airport frequency, airport approach, airport arrival
select any displayed database frequency as your standby fre-
and airport departure.
quency. With a minimum of keystrokes, any frequency listed on
4. Press the small right knob to activate the the Airport Frequency Page can be transferred to the standby
cursor. field of the COM or VLOC window. The Airport Frequency page
5. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the in the GPS 500W allows you to view frequency information and
identifier of the desired airport. scroll through the list by turning the large right knob.
6. Once the identifier is entered, the information for 1. Select the Airport Frequencies Page from the WPT
that airport will appear on the page. Press ENT to page group.
accept the selected identifier. 2. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor
7. To view the other airport information pages, press on the airport identifier field.
the small right knob to remove the cursor, then 3. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the
turn the small right knob to select the desired identifier of the desired airport. Press ENT when
page. finished.
Viewing Airport Information by Facility Name or 4. Turn the large right knob to highlight the desired
City frequency.
1. Select the Airport Location Page. 5. Press ENT to place the highlighted frequency in
the standby field of the COM or VLOC window (as
2. Press the small right knob to activate the on-
appropriate).
screen cursor.
6. To activate the selected frequency, press the COM
3. Turn the large right knob to highlight the facility
or VLOC flip-flop key (as appropriate).
name (second line) or the city (third line) field.
4. Use the small and large right knobs to enter
the facility name or city location of the desired
airport. As you spell the facility name or city, the
Spell’N’Find feature will select the first entry in
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To Select a Direct-To Destination tion waypoint. As you spell the facility name or city,
1. Press the direct-to key. A Select Direct To Waypoint the Spell’N’Find feature will select the first entry in
page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field the database based upon the characters you have
highlighted. entered up to that point.
2. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the 4. Continue turning the small right knob to scroll
identifier of the desired destination waypoint. through any additional database listings for the
selected facility name or city. You can also scroll
3. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint. Press backwards with the small right knob if you scroll
ENT again to activate the direct-to function. past the desired waypoint.
To Select a Direct-To Destination from the Map 5. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint. Press
Page ENT again to activate the direct-to function.
1. Select the Map Page from the main page group. To Select a Nearby Airport or a Flight Plan
2. Press the small right knob to display a panning Waypoint as a Direct-To Destination
pointer. 1. Press the direct-to key. A Select Direct To Waypoint
3. Turn the small and large right knobs to place Page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field
the panning pointer at the desired destination highlighted.
location. 2. Turn the large right knob to highlight the nearest
4. If the panning pointer is placed on an existing air- airport (NRST) or flight plan (FPL) field.
port, navaid or user waypoint, the waypoint name
will be highlighted. Press the direct-to key, then
the ENT key (twice) to navigate to the waypoint.
5. If the panning pointer is placed in an open loca-
tion, press the direct-to key, then ENT (twice) to
create a waypoint at the pointer location (named
“+MAP”) and navigate to it.
To Select a Direct-To Destination by Facility 3. Turn the small right knob to display a window
Name or City listing nearby airports or all waypoints in the active
flight plan.
1. Press the direct-to key. A Select Direct To Waypoint
page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field 4. Continue turning the small right knob to
highlighted. scroll through the list and highlight the desired
waypoint.
2. Turn the large right knob to highlight the facility
name (second line) or the city (third line) field. 5. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint. Press
ENT again to activate the direct-to function.
3. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the
facility name or city location of the desired destina-
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To View a List of the Nearest Airports To View Additional Information for a Nearby
1. From any page, press and hold CLR to select the Airport
Default NAV Page. You may skip this step if you are 1. Highlight the identifier
already viewing any of the main pages. In the GPS of the desired airport by
500W, press the NRST key. scrolling through the list,
2. Turn the large right as described in the proce-
knob to select the NRST dure above.
page group. “NRST” will
appear in the lower right 2. Press ENT to display the Airport Location Page for
corner of the screen. the selected airport.
3. To view additional WPT
3. If necessary, turn the small right knob to select pages for the selected
the Nearest Airport Page. airport (including the Air-
port Runway and Airport
To Scroll Through the List of Nearest Airports Frequency Pages) press
1. Press the small right knob to activate the the small right knob
cursor. to remove the flashing
2. Turn the large right knob to scroll through the cursor. Turn the small right knob to display the
list. The scroll bar along the right-hand side of the additional WPT pages. When finished, press the
page will indicate which part of the list is currently small right knob to return the flashing cursor to
being viewed. the screen.
3. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right 4. To return to the Nearest
knob. Airport Page, verify that
“Done?” is highlighted
by the flashing cursor
and press ENT (or press
CLR).

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

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

4. A blank flight plan page

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

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Selecting Approaches Plan Page for quick activation when needed. “Acti-
In order to select an approach, you must first have an active
vate?” overrides the “en route” portion of the active
flight plan, proceeding directly to the “approach”
direct-to or flight plan that terminates at an airport with a pub-
portion).
lished approach.
6. For non-GPS approved
1. Press the PROC key to display the Procedures
approaches, a reminder
Page.
window will appear indi-
2. Turn the large right cating that GPS guidance
knob to highlight “Select on such approaches is
Approach?” and press strictly for monitoring
ENT. only—use the VLOC
receiver and external CDI (or HSI) for primary navi-
gation. To confirm this reminder, highlight “Yes?”
and press ENT.
Not all approaches in the database are approved for GPS use.
3. A window will appear
listing the available pro- As you select an approach, a “GP ” designation to the right of
S
cedures. Turn the large the procedure name indicates the procedure can be flown using
right knob to highlight the GPS receiver. Some procedures will not have this designation,
the desired procedure and meaning the GPS receiver may be used for supplemental navigation
press ENT. guidance only. If the GPS receiver cannot be used for primary guid-
ance, you must use the appropriate receiver for the selected approach
(e.g., VOR or ADF). The final course segment of ILS approaches,
4. A second window will for example, must be flown by tuning the VLOC receiver to
appear listing the avail- the proper frequency and coupling the VLOC receiver to the
able transitions. Turn external CDI (or HSI).
the large right knob A selected approach may be activated or loaded. Loading
to highlight the desired the approach adds the procedure to the flight plan without
transition waypoint and immediately using it for navigation guidance. You can continue
press ENT. (The approach navigating the original flight plan, but the procedure is available
“Vectors” option assumes you will receive vectors for quick activation when needed. Activating the approach over-
to the final course segment of the approach and rides the “en route” portion of the active flight plan, proceeding
will provide navigation guidance relative to the final directly to the “approach” portion. Activating the approach
approach course). also initiates automatic CDI scaling transition as the approach
5. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Load?” or progresses.
“Activate?” and press ENT. (“Load?” will add the In many cases, it may be easiest to “Load” the full approach
procedure to the flight plan without immediately while still some distance away, en route to the destination air-
using it for navigation guidance. This allows you port. Later, if vectored to final, use the steps to select “Activating
to continue navigating the original flight plan, but an Approach with Vectors-To-Final”—which makes the inbound
keeps the procedure available on the Active Flight course to the FAF waypoint active. Otherwise, activate the full
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approach using the “Activate Approach?” option. appears on the approach plate.
• You will typically select the destination airport as the last
Activating an Approach
waypoint in the active flight plan or by using the direct-to
1. With an approach loaded in the active flight plan, key. Doing so ensures that the desired waypoint will auto-
press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page. matically appear when choosing the “Select Approach?”
2. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Activate option for the Procedures Page. (Otherwise, you must first
Approach?”. choose the airport, then the approach procedure).
3. Press ENT. • In the GNS 530W, when a localizer-based approach (such
as an ILS) is loaded, the desired frequency is automatically
Activating an Approach with Vectors-to-Final placed in standby on the VLOC window. To activate the
The “Activate Vectors-To-Final?” option allows you to frequency, press the VLOC flip-flop key.
activate the final course segment of • In the GNS 530W, if the VLOC receiver will be used for
the approach. This option assumes the approach, be sure to switch the external CDI (or HSI)
you will receive vectors to the final to “VLOC” by pressing the CDI key. (VLOC will appear
approach course and guides you directly above the CDI key).
to intercept the final course, before • In the GNS 530W, an “ILS CDI Selection” setting of “Auto”
reaching the FAF. provides automatic switching to “VLOC” as you intercept
1. With an approach loaded the final approach course. When the ILS approach is
in the active flight plan, activated (and the correct frequency is active in the VLOC
press the PROC key to display the Procedures window), the GNS 530W will automatically switch within
1.2 nautical miles left or right of the approach course. This
Page.
switch can take place anywhere from 2.0 to 15.0 nautical
2. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Activate miles from the FAF. The switch occurs gradually to prevent
Vectors-To-Final?”. abrupt CDI changes. This does not occur automatically
3. Press ENT. when configured for the King KAP140/KFC225 autopilots
as Auto ILS CDI Selection is not allowed.
Flying an Approach • As you progress to each waypoint, a waypoint alert mes-
Due to the variety of available approach procedures, the sage (e.g., “Next DTK ###° in x sec”) will appear in the
specific steps required will vary according to the approach lower right corner of the display.
selected. Keep the following guidelines in mind while flying the • When you should begin a course change (via a standard
approach: rate turn), turn advisories (“Left to ###° in x sec”) will
• The GNS 500W-series units appear in the lower right corner of the display.
are designed to complement • For GPS-based approaches, receiver autonomous integrity
your printed approach plates monitoring (RAIM) will monitor satellite conditions and
and improve situational alert you—using an “INTEG” annunciation at the bottom
awareness throughout the left corner of the display —if protection limits cannot
approach. However, you must be maintained. If this occurs, the GPS receiver should
always fly an approach as it not be used for primary navigation guidance. Revert to
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an alternate navigation source, such as the GNS 530W’s Flying the Missed Approach
VOR/Localizer receiver, or select an alternate destination 1. After crossing the missed approach point, press the
airport. LP, LPV, LP +V, LNAV+V, and L/VNAV approaches OBS key. The next waypoint in the approach is auto-
will downgrade to LNAV if GPS integrity cannot be met. matically offered as the destination waypoint.
There is no need to switch to guidance by other navigation
equipment unless GPS LNAV is insufficient or integrity
degrades further.
• Within 31 nautical miles of the destination airport, CDI
scaling will transition from 2.0 NM (en route mode, or
“ENR”) to 1.0 nautical mile (terminal mode, or “TERM”).
Conversely, when leaving the departure airport, CDI scal-
ing will transition from 1.0 NM to 2.0 NM when 30 miles
out. GPS-based approaches will see a second transition
when within 2.0 NM of the final approach fix, scaling from
1.0 NM to angular full-scale deflection (approach mode, or 2. Follow the missed approach procedures, as pub-
“LNAV, L/VNAV, LNAV+V, LP, LP +V, or LPV”). lished on your approach plate, for proper climb and
• A "Left to xxx° in x sec" or "Right to xxx° in x sec" prompt heading instructions.
will appear in the lower right corner of the display to
remind you to initiate a procedure turn (if you haven’t
3. An alert message in the lower right hand corner of
already begun the procedure turn). The procedure turn is the screen will recommend entry procedures for a
displayed on the Default NAV and Map pages, but guid- holding pattern (i.e., “Hold direct”, “Hold parallel”,
ance through the turn itself is not provided except via roll or “Hold teardrop”). As you fly the holding pattern,
steering-equipped autopilots. a timer appears on the Default NAV Page. The timer
• Alerts for proper holding pattern entry (e.g., “Hold automatically resets on the outbound side of the
direct”) are displayed in the lower right corner of the hold when you are abeam the hold waypoint. The
display. Waypoint sequencing is automatically suspended timer again resets as you turn inbound (within
(indicated by “SUSP” directly above the OBS key) at the approximately 30° of the inbound course). This
holding waypoint. Press the OBS key again to return to allows you to use standard timing (typically one
automatic waypoint sequencing. For course reversals, minute) to fly the inbound and outbound legs of
waypoint sequencing is suspended for one trip around the the hold.
holding pattern only (after which it will return to auto-
matic waypoint sequencing).
• The CDI will guide you through a DME arc. Just keep the
needle centered as you fly along the arc.
• As you cross the missed approach point (MAP), “SUSP”
will appear above the OBS key, indicating that automatic
sequencing of waypoint is suspended at the missed
approach point, and a FROM indication will appear on the
CDI (or HSI).
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4. The unit will provide course guidance only on the Annunciation Description
inbound side of the holding pattern, however guid-
LPV Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance
ance is provided along the entire holding pattern (LPV) approach. Fly to LPV minimums. A yellow
via roll steering-equipped autopilots. When leav- background indicates that the approach is safe
ing the holding pattern to re-fly the approach (or to continue but a downgrade to LNAV may
occur.
another approach) press the PROC key to “Select
Approach?” or “Activate Approach?” as previously LP LP indicates Localizer Performance with no verti-
cal guidance.
described. (Or, use the direct-to key to select
another destination). LP +V LP +V indicates Localizer Performance with ad-
visory vertical guidance. Fly LP minimums down
to the MDA and missed approach location. This
annunciation is available in SW Ver 5.10, or later.
L/VNAV Lateral Navigation and Vertical Navigation
(LNAV/VNAV) approach. Fly to LNAV/VNAV
minimums.
LNAV+V GPS approach using published LNAV minima.
Advisory vertical guidance is provided.
LNAV Lateral Navigation approach. Fly to LNAV
minimums.
MAPR Missed Approach indicates the system is provid-
ing missed approach integrity and CDI full-scale
deflection ±0.3 NM.
ENR En route, CDI full-scale deflection is 2.0 NM or
current CDI scale selection, whichever is smaller.
TERM Terminal, CDI full-scale deflection is 1.0 NM or
current CDI scale selection, whichever is smaller.

DPRT Departure, indicates the system is using non-

precision approach integrity. HAL = 0.3 and CDI
full-scale deflection is 0.3 NM.
OCN Oceanic, CDI full-scale deflection is 2.0 NM.
LOW ALT For LNAV+V, LNAV/VNAV, or LPV approaches,
(lower window) the LOW ALT annunciation indicates the
aircraft’s estimated height is lower than the
Final Approach Waypoint height by more than
the current VPL plus 50 meters. This annuncia-
tion will not be active when TAWS or Terrain is
operational.

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