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1. 14 24 55 Maximum Speed 98 Measuring Between Waypoints 37 Menu Key cece eee eens 2 Messages ee eee 93 94 MOUNINO c0 eaaekesecceus 88 89 N Navigation Terms 98 99 Navigation Units 80 Nearest Airports 25 53 54 Nearest Waypoint List 85 NMEA Output Formats 87 O Off Course usuan 83 98 Offset local time 82 Odometer secisirrrriri erres 72 Output SAU sas Goes aces ene 87 P Package Contents Page KOy AA 1 2 7 Page Sequence Fi PANNING a 20 35 36 Pointer Arrow a 11 Position Averaging 33 Position FOPMGE ci phan kk 86 Position Paggawa knb kka 9 32 Position Page Options 33 34 Power AA 1 2 Power Off louann 2 6 PowerOn cece eee 25 1 APPENDIX H Railroads on Map 30 Receiver Status 8 27 29 Reference Waypoints 57 Rivers On Map 38 Roads on Map paga viteectenare 38 Rocker Keypad 1 2 ROULGS as kaer 66 72 Active Route Page 71 72 Activating ida xii waavans 67 67 CODING orama ceed emwee 68 Creating cc eee eae 66 Deactivating 67 71 Deleting 68 69 72 Deleting All 69 Editing Routes 69 70 Inverting rrrirewiireisis 68 72 M EEEE 66 67 Naming AA 66 67 Options 66 101 APPENDIX H S Satellite Status
2. The Satellite Status Page Options allow you to enable Satellite Status Page Options the built in simulator change Many features of the GPS III Pilot are menu driven Each of the main pages has the sky view orientation or an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your pref initialize the receiver erences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Satellite Status Page Options press MENU with the 30 Satellite Status Page displayed The following Satellite Status Page options are available KA Satellite Status Page Options Start Simulator allows you to activate the GPS III Pilots built in simulator mode If Start Simulator is selected Stop Simulator will appear as an option instead To activate deactivate simulator mode th ie 1 Highlight Start Simulator or Stop Simulator and press ENTER utolLocate Initialize Position 2 Press ENTER again to confirm READ for Main Menu Track Up changes the sky view display from North Up orientation to align to current direction of travel track If Track Up is selected North Up will appear AutoLocate forces the receiv as an option instead er to search for all satellites twelve at a time until enough satellites are found to 1 Highlight Track Up or North Up and press ENTER determine a position To change the sky view orientation AutoLoca
3. Position PO 4 hddd m Viti Leyu 1916 known point A Over 100 different datums WARNING Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors are provided to allow the GPS When in doubt use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance III Pilot to correspond to vari To change the position format and or map datum ous paper charts Use WGS 84 unless your chart specifies 1 Highlight the Position Format or Map Datum field and press ENTER otherwise 2 Select the desired setting using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Setup Interface Interface Settings Format lets you control the input output format used when connecting your GPS Ill Pilot to external NMEA devices a DGPS beacon receiver or a personal computer etc Five for mat settings are available Aviation In allows the GPS III Pilot to communicate with a GARMIN panel mounted GPS Flight plans or GOTO destinations selected on the panel mounted GPS will also appear on the GPS III Pilot e GARMIN the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint route track log data with a PC or with another GPS III Pilot e NMEA supports the input output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2 0 data None provides no interfacing capabilities e RTCM NMEA allows Differential GPS DGPS input using a standard RTCM format and also provides NMEA 0183 version 2 0 output e RTCM In allows DGPS input using a standard R
4. will reactivate the current route and select the closest leg This feature is handy if you stray well off course and later wish to return to the route 71 Active Route Page Options 12 Deactivate HENI for Main Menu To reverse the sequence of waypoints in the active route select the Invert option KCID Review Wpt Delete l E AL END for Main Menu To delete the active route from memory select the D elete Route option Invert reactivates the current route in reverse order and navigates from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint Insert Wpt allows you to insert an additional waypoint into the route directly in front of the currently highlighted waypoint in the route If no route waypoint is highlighted this option is not available See page 69 for route editing info Remove Wpt removes the currently highlighted waypoint from the route If no waypoint is highlighted this option is not available See page 69 for route editing information Review Wpt allows you to view the Waypoint Definition Page for the cur rently highlighted waypoint in the route If no route waypoint is highlighted this option is not available See page 48 for waypoint review information Delete Route allows you to remove the current route from memory The way points contained in the route will still appear in memory but not as part of the route See page 68 Waypoints _i Hain Routes He
5. Owner s Ke Manual amp fie Reference ret ae Fi t fea KELDFOHD T ahi GARMIN Software Version 2 05 or above GARMIN International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Tel 913 397 8200 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey S051 9AQ UK Tel 011 44 1794 519944 Fax 011 44 1794 519222 GARMIN Asia Corp 3F No 1 Lane 45 Pao Hsing Road Hsin Tien Taipei Taiwan R O C Tel 011 886 02 2917 3773 Fax 011 886 02 2917 1758 Web Site Address www garmin com 1997 1999 GARMIN Corporation All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herin no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this man ual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revi sion must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve its products and t
6. The last page appearing in the main sequence using the PAGE or QUIT keys is the Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route GOTO or TracBack the Active Route Page will show each waypoint by name of the active route along with the desired course distance to waypoint time to each waypoint fuel requirements or sunrise sunset times at each route waypoint As you navigate the route the informa tion on the Active Route Page will automatically update to indicate the destination waypoint and any remaining interim waypoints From the Active Route Page you can change the name of the active route see page 67 review information on a route waypoint see page 48 or bypass route waypoints and GOTO any waypoint in the route see page 62 The user selectable data field on the right side of the page also keeps you informed of current conditions There are ten different data items available See page 98 for descriptions of navigation terms To change the Active Route Page data press the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad Many features of the GPS III Pilot are menu driven Each of the main pages has an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Active Route Page Options press MENU with the Active Route Page displayed The following options are available Setup Plan displays a trip planning scr
7. GOTO from the GOTO The last of the six main pages is the Active Route Page This page shows the Options Page GOTO waypoint or each waypoint of a route with waypoint name and the course along each leg segment of the route When using a route the current destination is marked with an arrow on the left hand side of the screen If no destination has been IKIXD KOSH Active specified using the GOTO key or a route no waypoints will be listed on the page Uei elite ATA For more information on using routes see page 66 in the Reference section Route Name Selectable Field 395 Field z showing Course to this Waypoint from the rocker keypad to select the Current Destination PRGID or start of GOTO desired data item Available KH Items include course distance 037 fuel and sunrise sunset times Waypoint Name Active Route Page 16 The GPS III Pilot is a powerful navigation system providing detailed mapping information in a convenient compact package This simulator tour is designed to show you the basic features of your new GPS III Pilot during a simulated trip The simulator tour assumes that the receiver has been properly initialized as outlined in the Getting Started section of this manual and that you have not changed any of the factory default settings If you have changed any settings position formats units of measure etc the descriptions and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration Once you
8. Hong Kong 63 Hong Kong Hu Tzu Shan Taiwan 95 APPENDIX F Map Datums Indian Bngldsh Indian Thailand Indonesia 74 Ireland 1965 ISTS 073 Astro Johnston Island Kerguelen Islnd Kertau 1948 L C 5 Astro Liberia 1964 Luzon Mindanao Luzon Philippine Mahe 1971 Marco Astro Massawa Merchich Midway Ast 61 Minna NAD27 Alaska NAD27 Bahamas 96 Indian Bangladesh India Nepal Indian Thailand Vietnam Indonesia 1974 Indonesia Ireland 1965 Ireland ISTS 073 ASTRO 69 Diego Garcia Johnston Island Kandawala Sri Lanka Kerguelen Island Kertau 1948 West Malaysia Singapore Cayman Brac Island Liberia 1964 Liberia Luzon Mindanao Island Luzon Philippines excluding Mindanao Island Mahe 1971 Mahe Island Marco Astro Salvage Island M assawa Eritrea Ethiopia Merchich Morocco Midway Astro 61 Midway Minna Nigeria North American 1927 Alaska North American 1927 Bahamas excluding San Salvador Island NAD27 Canada NAD27 Canal Zone NAD27 Caribbn NAD27 Central NAD27 CONUS NAD27 Cuba NAD27 Grnland NAD27 Mexico NAD27 San Sal NAD83 Nhrwn Masirah Nhrwn Saudi A Nhrwn United A Naparima BWI Obsrvtorio 66 Old Egyptian Old Hawaiian North American 1927 Canada and Newfoundland North Am 1927 Canal Zone North American 1927 Caribbean Barbados Caicos Islands Cuba Dom Rep Grand Cayman Jamaica Leeward and Turks Islands North American 1927 Central Ameri
9. SA on GPS altitude may bein error by several hundred feet Errors of this magnitude may result in fluctuations in the VNAV indicator on the HSI Page The GPS III Pilot isa VFR navigation tool and should not be used to perform instrument approaches TEUN Message Approaching YHay Profile to Acknowledge Within one minute of the initial descent point an Approaching VN AV Profile message will appear of the target altitude the Approaching Target Altitude message will appear and the VNAV indicator will be removed from the HSI display 45 Highway Page 46 030 ME 0860 075 FFEE saalartaliaaaanladtalii Your course is represented by the highway center line Keep the center line in the middle of the display to stay on course 015 030 ME 060 FFEE salagtalaanalantalii When using a route the Highway Page will guide you to each waypoint along the route Whenever a destination waypoint s has been selected the GPSIII Pilots Highway Page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a high way display Along the right side of the page top when display is vertical are four user selectable data fields that display current speed distance and time to next way point and a bearing pointer defaults The bearing pointer always points to the des tination waypoint or the next waypoint when using a route relative to the direction you are moving track If the bearing pointe
10. Set 2D Altitude and press ENTER approximate altitude your position error can be substan tial 3 Enter your approximate altitude using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 32 Many features of the GPS III Pilot are menu driven Each of the main pages has an AA options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page HW 330 345 H 015 030 To display the Position Page Options press MENU with the Position Page displayed ade The following options are available 105 estare Derault ian j HERO for Main Menu Average Position allows you to average position samples over time and save the averaged result as a waypoint Averaging reduces the effects of selective availabili ty on position error and results in a more accurate position reading The Position Page eee ae To average position samples and save the result as a waypoint allow you to average position samples and save the result as 1 Highlight Average Position and press ENTER The Average Position Page will appear a waypoint change data fields Observe the Estimated Accuracy and Measurement Time fields or restore factory defaults 2 When the Estimated Accuracy and or Measurement Time figures reach the desired value s highlight Save and press ENTER To cancel the averaging function highlight Heasuned heaton Average Di
11. The GPS Ill Pilot creates a route called Empty XX The name changes as you add waypoints to the route so make note of the route name for future reference 5 Highlight the first waypoint name field and press ENTER to begin entering the name of an existing waypoint in memory 6 Use the rocker keypad to enter the name of the route waypoint and press ENTER 1 Highlight the next waypoint name field press ENTER and repeat step 6 until all route waypoints have been added to the route Route List The GPS III Pilots Route List displays all the routes currently stored in memory along with a descriptive name for each route Once a route has been created it can be activated and used for navigation from the Route List A route may be followed in the same sequence as it was originally created or you can invert the route and navigate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint To activate a route Route List 1 Press MENU twice to display the M ain Menu 2 Highlight Routes and press ENTER The Route List is displayed showing all routes MVE Kaw Route stored in memory KLAL PETOT 3 Highlight the desired route and press MENU to display the Route Options 4 Highlight Activate to navigate the route in sequence and press ENTER The Route List also allows you to enter your own 13 character name for any list ed route By default the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route Activating a route tell
12. To change the screen orientation press and Battery Door hold the PAGE key GETTING STARTED Keypad Usage Display 2 60O 00 S POWER Red key turns the unit on and off and controls three levels of screen backlighting intensity PAGE Scrolls main pages in sequence and returns display from a menu options page to a main page Press and hold this key to change screen orientation MENU Displays a menu of available options for the current page Press twice to display the Main Menu GOTO NRST Displays the GOTO waypoint win dow allowing you to select the destination waypoint Press and hold this key to display the nine nearest air ports airspaces navaids waypoints etc ENTER MARK Activates highlighted fields and confirms menu options and data entry Press and hold this key to mark present position as a waypoint QUIT Returns the display to a previous page or restores a data field s previous value IN and OUT Allows you to zoom in out through 23 scales on the Map Page Also adjusts scale on the Highway and HSI pages ROCKER KEYPAD Controls the movement of the cursor is used to select options and positions and to enter data Simulator System Units Time Example of em ET Cursor high foto rock 386 Tye aa Altitude 1159 CURSOR A solid black bar which can be moved up down left and right with the keypad to select indi vidual fields on the display see abov
13. appears next For simulator mode operations there s no need to wait for the GPS III Pilot to acquire satellites F 18 SIMULATOR TOUR Selecting Simulator M ode Start Simulator Track Up n AutoLocate Set 2D Altitude HERO for Main Menu Select Start Simulator from the Satellite Status Page Options to enable the built in simulator Hay Wa 061017202304 2630 The simulator imitates satel lite reception and shows that information on the Satellite Status Page Remember in this mode the GPS III is not actually tracking satellites To select the simulator mode 1 Press MENU to list the options for the Satellite Status Page 2 Highlight Start Simulator with the rocker keypad and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER to acknowledge the warning message Let s look at the sequence of pages again The PAGE and QUIT keys are used to find your way around on the GPS III Pilot To cycle through the main pages 1 Press PAGE to move through each of the main pages in normal fashion 2 Press QUIT to sequence through the main pages in reverse order In normal mode operation the GPS III Pilot would automatically sequence from Satellite Status Page to Map Page once enough satellites where received to determine your position At that point the receiver is ready to use for navigation Since we re in simulator mode we wont see that automatic sequence of steps but as you cycle through the main pages notice th
14. Less Than 2 nm Your position is within 2 nautical miles of an airspace and your current course will not take you inside Need Altitude for 2D Nav The unit needs altitude input in order to start and or continue 2D navigation Need to Select Init Method You must select an initialization method so the unit can locate satellites and obtain a fix No Differential GPS Position Not enough data is available to com pute a DGPS position No RTCM Input Beacon receiver is improperly connected or baud rates do not match Off Course Alarm You are left or right of course beyond the limits set on the Alarms submenu 93 APPENDIX E M essages Oscillator Needs Adjustment The GPS III Pilot has detected excessive drift in its internal crystal oscillator which may result in longer acquisition time The unit should be taken to an authorized GARMIN service center Poor GPS Coverage The unit cannot acquire the necessary number of satellites to compute a position Try another location with a clearer view of the sky Power Down and Re init The GPS II Pilot cannot calculate a position due to abnormal satellite conditions Turn the unit off and use other means to verify the last position shown Try the unit again later possibly in a different location RAM Failed The GPS III Pilot has detected a failure in its internal memory If the message persists the GPS III Pilot is unusable and should be taken to an authorized GARMIN servi
15. Page 8 27 29 Satellite Status Page Options 30 31 Screen Contrast 27 19 Screen Orientation 1 79 sago AA 2 Setup Menu 13 76 87 Signal Strength Bars 8 27 Simulator Mode 17 18 29 78 Simulator Tour 17 26 Sky View Display 8 27 28 Specifications na naka a Pa A AG 90 Speed AO 98 Spell n Find 57 61 System Setup aa ma KG 19 T Time Format aaa 82 Time Settings 82 TIMES AAO 81 102 TracBack Navigation 64 65 Track Compass 9 12 Track Log Setup 38 64 65 74 Track Recording 64 65 74 WP COMDUGE 4 cpa wa KAPA 75 Trip Odometer 9 85 Trip Planning o an naaa 70 71 Troubleshooting 6 TIL aanak rd eee ree ere 98 U Unit Features eee eee 1 Units of Measure 80 UT CMM ARA 82 UTM Coordinates 86 V Velocity Made Good VMG 98 Vertical Navigation VNAV 44 45 75 W Naan NAA NAGA Aha NG IV Waypoints 25 eet cae tare e Soke 48 60 Categories 6 cc eee eee 48 COMMONS ma Kna pLa 59 Create By Text 56 Create On Map 56 Deleting 58 60 Deleting All 58 Deleting by Symbol 58 EONO lt 4 s stirkwsrateaarnaes 58 59 Editing Options 12c2cce4 ex 60 GO O cies Aad eae 21 Information Pages 20 49 52 List Options aa
16. Quick Reference Card e Velcro Fasteners Mounting Bracket INTRODUCTION Cautions A CAUTION The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the GPS III Pilot is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe A WARNING For vehicular applications its the sole responsibility of the owner operator of the GPS III Pilot to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident For auto motive use do not mount the GPS III Pilot over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision The mounting hardware provided by GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof A WARNING For vehicular operations it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate his or her vehicle in a safe manner maintain full surveillance of all conditions at all times and never become distracted by the GPS III Pilot to the exclusion of safe operating practices It is unsafe to operate the GPS Ill Pilot while flying or driving Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with a GPS III Pilot to pay ful
17. The alarm clock time that was set from the Alarms sub menu has been reached Approaching You are one minute away from reaching a destination waypoint Approaching Target Altitude The current altitude is within 1000 feet of the final Vertical Nav target altitude Approaching VNav Profile You are within one minute of reaching the initial Vertical Nav descent point Arrival at You have reached your destination waypoint Battery Power Low The batteries are low and should be replaced Can t Navigate Locked Route You have attempted to navigate a route with a locked waypoint A waypoint can be locked when the database is updated if the waypoint does not exist in the new database Data Transfer Complete The unit has finished uploading or down loading information to the connected device Degraded Accuracy The unit s accuracy has been degraded beyond 500 meters due to poor satellite geometry or data quality Check other navigational sources to verify the position indicated Inside Airspace Your aircraft has entered the boundaries of special use or controlled airspace Leg not Smoothed The upcoming route leg is too short for smooth waypoint transitions Memory Battery Power Low The battery that sustains user memory is low and should be replaced by an authorized service center as soon as possible Failure to do so may result in loss of stored data including all user waypoints and routes Near Airspace
18. Trip Timer User Timer and Voltage See page 98 for descriptions of navigation terms To change a data field 1 Highlight Change Fields and press ENTER 2 Highlight the data field you wish to change using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 3 Select the type of data you want to appear on this field and press ENTER Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory default settings To restore the factory default settings highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER The GPS III Pilot features a powerful real time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course and route The Map Page also displays a digital chart includ ing airspace boundaries airports navaids lakes rivers coastlines and highways An on screen cursor lets you pan ahead to other map areas determine the distance and bear ing to any map position and perform various waypoint and route functions The GPS III Pilot also features dedicated zoom keys for instant zooming see p 2 The map portion of the page displays your present position using an aircraft icon with your track and or route displayed as small points on the screen an electronic bread crumb trail if you will You may select which features are shown via the Map Page Options see pp 37 The data window beside or above when display is vertical the map displays the time and distance to next waypoint plus your current speed all defaults A bearing pointer lets you know i
19. United States the prefix letter for airports is K This applies to airport identifiers that are letters only For example LAX becomes KLAX and JFK becomes KJFK Airport identifiers that use numbers such as H 34 or 7M5 do not use the K prefix Some waypoints in the database may have the same identifier When you have entered a waypoint name that is not unique a Duplicate Waypoint Page appears prompting you to select the desired waypoint A list showing each duplicate by way point category and region country makes it easy to identify the correct one To select the desired waypoint from a list of duplicates highlight the desired waypoint and press ENTER Waypoint Information Pages Airport Runway Comm YOR HDB Int FUEL Ay Jet logs 14 902 Waypoints are selected by identifier or name Enter the desired identifier in the way point identifier field using the rocker keypad FW NCEH USA lt a gt NDB SCEH USA a gt HDE HE USA lt a gt NDB SE USA If more than one waypoint uses the same identifier the Duplicate Waypoint Page allows you to choose the correct one 49 Waypoint Information Pages 50 Airport Runway Comm MOR NDE Int Public FUEL Ay Jet MERRILL i149 80 768 Airports VORs and NDBs can also be selected by the facility s name or the city where the facility is located PINE Runway Comm YOR HE Int 4 Public ELE TED FUEL ay Jet
20. a H ang ea HE iho TIF EF prer 140 19 03 06 P120 9 02 SUNSET 120 9 02 20 3 H 38753 971 21 37 53 WO94 47 432 23 JUL 97 Position Page DIST TO HEST rox Ores NA HSI Page To turn the GPS III Pilot back on press and hold the red power key The GPS III Pilot features six main pages which are linked together in a chain You can quickly scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE or QUIT keys Let s briefly tour each of these pages in order to give you some insight into how they help you navigate We ll go over all of them in more detail in the reference section GETTING STARTED Press the PAGE key to move through each of the main pages in normal fashion Press the QUIT key to sequence through the main pages in reverse order GETTING STARTED Let s start with the Satellite Status Page which is the page you ll view while your unit is getting a position fix If you re not already on this page press PAGE or QUIT until it appears The Satellite Status Page shows you status information that helps Z S you understand what the receiver is doing at any given time and its a page that you ll want to occasionally refer back to as you use your unit It features a sky view NATE Niaga of available satellites corresponding signal strength bars the status of your current aaa position fix acquiring 2D 3D etc and your estimated position error EPE You 2 bo OE HE can also tell ho
21. center of the CDI Fei 140 UET The Big N umbers option available from the HSI Page Options shows a smaller compass type display and larger data field characters See page 42 H GETTING STARTED Highway Page 12 015 030 WE 06 FFEED aaalatalaanalattali If you move off course the highway display will move indicating the direction you are off course To stay on course simply move toward the center of the highway al f As you approach your desti nation the graphic highway will stop at the destination waypoint You have arrived when the waypoint is at the bottom center of the display The GPS III Pilots Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint As you head toward your destination the middle of the screen provides visual guidance to your waypoint on amoving graphic highway Your pre sent position is at the bottom center of the highway display The line down the mid dle of the highway represents your desired course As you navigate toward a way point the highway will actually move indicating the direction you re off course To stay On course simply move toward the center of the highway The top of the page indicates speed and distance to your destination or the next waypoint in a route along with a track compass showing current direction of travel Directly below the distance reading is the time required to reach your desti nation or the
22. clockwise Battery life varies due to a variety of factors including temperature and backlighting You may find that the battery life varies in different conditions and that lithium batteries provide longer life in colder conditions An internal 10 year lithium battery will retain your data while you re changing batteries GETTING STARTED What is GPS Hold the receiver at a comfortable height with the antenna pointing up Message ee to Select Init Method to Acknowledge a i When new or if a position cannot be determined after 10 minutes the GPS III Pilot will prompt you to initialize the receiver The unit needs a starting position to determine which satellites are in view The Global Positioning System GPS is a system of 24 satellites which circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and transmit information to earth The GPS III Pilot must continuously see at least three of these satellites to calculate your position and track your movement At times additional satellites may be needed to determine a position By using an almanac a timetable of satellite numbers and their orbits stored in the receivers memory the GPS III Pilot can determine the distance and position of any GPS satellite and use this information to compute your position Your GPS receiver can only see satellites above the horizon so it needs to know what satellites to look for at any given time To use this almanac data your
23. direction speed and the head tail 120 wind component Pressure Total Air Tem 29 935 79 To calculate density altitude and true airspeed a E 6969 143 1 Select the Density Altitude file tab using the rocker keypad 2 Highlight the Indicated Altitude field and press ENTER Enter the altitude from your Density altitude and true air altimeter and press ENTER speed may be calculated by entering values for indicated altitude calibrated airspeed barometric pressure and total 4 Highlight the Pressure field and press ENTER Enter the current altimeter setting air temperature 75 barometric pressure and press ENTER 3 Highlight the Calibrated Airspeed field and press ENTER Enter the airspeed from your airspeed indicator and press ENTER 5 Highlight the Total Air Temperature TAT field and press ENTER Enter the TAT and Main Menu Setup Dress ENTER i j Density Alt Winds AN me 14a NOTE TAT is the temperature of the air including the heating effect caused by speed Head Wind The temperature reading on a standard outside air temperature gauge found on most l a a piston aircraft is TAT 082 a 6 The Density Altitude and True Airspeed figures will appear at the bottom of the page The Winds option allows you To calculate winds aloft to calculate the current head wind or tailwind component 1 Select the Winds file tab using the rocker keypad 2 Highlig
24. distance field to the immediate right and press ENTER Enter the alarm distance using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 83 Setup Airspace Airspace Settings 84 mers Time Alarms Airspace Class Class Tower Zone On Onl On Restricted ff Off Other SUa lt On On I Mode Veils tude Buffer Off 200 You may enable disable the airspace alerts by the individ ual categories shown mers Time Alarms Airspace E Class Class Tower Zone On On On Restricted MOA Other SUMA On On On Mode Veils Altitude Butter Off 00F00 The altitude buffer provides an added margin of safety beyond the floor ceiling limits of a given airspace Class B is used to enable disable alarms for Class B or CTA ICAO control areas airspace Class C allows you to enable disable alarms for Class C or TMA ICAO terminal control areas airspace Tower Zone provides an alarm within a 4 3 nm radius from airports with control towers which are not associated with Class B or Class C airspace Typically referred to as Class D Restricted allows you to enable disable alarms for restricted areas MOAs lets you enable disable alarms for military operations areas Other SUAs provides alarms for other special use airspace categories including training caution danger warning and alert areas Mode C Veils provides an alarm within the outer limit of an airspace usually Class B or C where a Mode C alt
25. for any stored user waypoint can be retrieved by selecting the desired waypoint on the map display or from the waypoint information pages User W pt or User List tabs To access the Waypoint Edit Page for a user waypoint 1 Press the rocker keypad to highlight the desired user waypoint on the map display and press ENTER Or 2 Highlight Waypoints from the M ain Menu and press ENTER Select the desired file tab If User Wpt is selected press MENU select Edit Waypoint and press ENTER If User List is selected highlight the desired waypoint and press ENTER From the Waypoint Edit Page highlight the appropriate field to rename a way point change its symbol edit the comment or edit the position To rename the user waypoint 1 Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER 2 Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint name and press ENTER 3 If finished highlight Done and press ENTER int s symbol PE To change the user waypoint s symbo Editing User Waypoints 1 Highlight the waypoint symbol field and press ENTER 2 Use the rocker keypad to select the desired symbol and press ENTER The selected Waypoint Edit symbol will be used to denote the waypoint position on the map display ma Ha CRTD 17 12 22 HAR 99 When a waypoint is created the time and date of creation is automatically added F as a waypoint comment You can edit this information or create an entirely new P2 Ti c
26. log data until memory is full then pro vide a Track Memory Full message Track Log Record Mode Fill Interval Interval Yolue 82 To utilize the TracBack fea ture you should clear the track log before leaving the departure airport Track Log Settings Record Mode lets you select one of three track recording options Off No track log will be recorded NOTE Selecting Off will prevent you from using the TracBack feature Fill A track log will be recorded until the track memory is full Wrap default A track log will be continuously recorded by wrapping through available memory and replacing the oldest track data with new data Interval defines the frequency with which the track plot is recorded Three interval settings are available Time Records track log based on a user defined time interval Resolution default Records track log based upon a user defined variance from your course over ground The resolution option is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack performance The distance value entered in the Interval Value field is the maximum left right deviation allowed from the last defined ground track before recording a new point Distance Records track log based on a user defined distance between points Interval Value defines the distance or time interval used to record the track log Clear Log allows you to clear the track log data c
27. page 43 These data fields may be configured to display different data Many features of the GPS III Pilot are menu driven Each of the main pages has an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the HSI Page Options press MENU with the HSI Page displayed The following options are available Set OBS and Hold allows you to manually define the course to your destina tion waypoint Once selected the GPS II Pilot will use the OBS course setting for steering guidance with the CDI and desired course pointer A NOTE When using the GPS III Pilots route features Set OBS and Hold will pre vent the unit from automatically sequencing to the next route waypoint To maintain the OBS course and retain automatic sequencing you must also select the Release Hold option described on the following page To manually set a course to the destination waypoint 1 Highlight Set OBS and Hold and press ENTER An OBS data field will appear on the HSI display 2 Select the desired OBS course using the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad and press ENTER The D bar on the CDI and the desired course pointer will now provide Steering guidance to the selected course To cancel the OBS course and reset a direct course to the waypoint press GOTO and ENTER or re activate the route HSI Page Options Set
28. re familiar with the primary functions of the GPS III Pilot you ll be ready to use your new receiver on a real trip to a destination of your choice The Reference section of this manual may be consulted for any additional questions you may have or to learn about the more advanced features of the GPS III Pilot For now let s get start ed on the Simulator Tour If the GPS III Pilot is currently off you ll need to start by turning it on To turn the GPS III Pilot on press and hold the red power key The Welcome Page will be displayed while the unit conducts a self test Once test ing is complete the Welcome Page is replaced by the Database Page then by a warn ing page and finally by the Satellite Status Page Since we ll be using the simulator mode we dont need to wait for the receiver to acquire satellites A WARNING Keep in mind that the GPS III Pilot does not track satellites in simulator mode and this mode should never be used for actual navigation The GPS Ill Pilot cannot be turned on in simulator mode If you forget to change back to normal operation before shutting the receiver off it will automatically return to normal mode the next time you use the receiver SIMULATOR TOUR GARMIN Software Version 2 05 Copyright 1997 1999 GARMIH Corp The Welcome Page is displayed when the GPS III Pilot is turned on After a brief self test it is replaced by database and warning pages To skip these The Satellite Status Page
29. receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY INTRODUCTION Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Viewing Database Info About This Manual Going to a Waypoint Cautions ji Cancel GOTO Active Route FCC Compliance lil SIMULATOR TOUR Limited Warranty iv REFERENCE GETTING STARTED Satellite Status Page Unit Features Position Page Keypad Usage Display Map Page Battery Installation HSI Page What is GPS eka KANA AA NAA 4 Vertical Navigation Initialization Highway Page Main Page Sequence Waypoint Categories Satellite Status Page Nearest Page Position Page User Waypoints Map Page HSI Page TracBack Highway Page Routes Main Menu Active Route Page INTRODUCTION Table of Contents Main Menu Setup Functions APPENDIX A Mounting Instructions APPENDIX B Specifications APPENDIX C Wiring Interfacing APPENDIX D Antenna Remote Mounting APPENDIX E Messages APPENDIX F Map Datums APPENDIX G Navigation Terms APPENDIX H Index Vi GETTING STARTED Unit Features Antenna detachable e ae MG NAGA MA poo ee TIN rl ZIP64hdlihi Function Keys SPEED k me di ga a Power Backlight ina i Key red Rocker Keypad LCD Display
30. the bracket in place by placing one piece of Velcro on top of the other To insert the GPS III Pilot into the bracket 1 Remove the upper half of the mounting bracket by unscrewing the pivot knob shown at bottom right and sliding the upper bracket off the pivot pins of the lower bracket 2 Mate the two clips opposite the thumb tab on the upper bracket with the notches on the bottom of the GPS III Pilot Upper Bracket 3 Rotate the GPS III Pilot into place in the upper bracket and snap the thumb tab clips into the notches on the top of the GPS III Pilot 4 For additional security place the 3mm locking knob into the hole at the rear of the upper bracket and GPS III Pilot Use only the knobs supplied Using incorrect hardware may damage the mount and or GPS III Pilot To reassemble the bracket and adjust viewing angle 1 Match the pin holes on the upper bracket with the pins on the lower bracket and slide together 2 Place the pivot knob through the side of the lower bracket and the screw into the upper bracket but do not tighten 3 Rotate the upper bracket to the desired viewing angle and tighten the pivot knob 89 APPENDIX B 90 The GPS III Pilot is constructed of high quality materials and should not require user maintenance If your unit ever needs repair please take it to an authorized GARMIN service center The GPSIII Pilot has no user serviceable parts Never attempt any repairs you
31. the position reading and save the result as a user waypoint See page 33 for more information on averaging The GPS III Pilot can navigate to a destination using any of three different methods Ta Dan Navigation GOTO GOTO lets you select a waypoint as your destination and quickly plot a direct course from present position to that waypoint TracBack allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically Maecen uee amen n Final stored in the receivers memory This eliminates the need to store waypoints along He TURY AIRCERTER HEW CENTURY AIRCENTER the way See page 64 for more information about TracBack anang Routes allows you to manually create a sequence of intermediate waypoints THES which lead you to your final destination The GPS III Pilot will store up to 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints in each route To GOTO a waypoint press KA GOTO NRST and highlight GOTO Navigation the waypoint identifier field at The easiest way to select your destination is by using the GOTO key The GOTO _ the top of the page key can be used by itself after highlighting a waypoint name on a list or after designating a position on the map display To GOTO a waypoint GOTO o KICH Recent User Spell n Find 1 Press GOTO NRST The GOTO page shows a Series of file tabs for Recent waypoints Facilit User waypoints or Spell n Find WICHITA MID CONTINENT Cit WICHITA KS 2 To G
32. this field and press ENTER Measure Dist allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display To measure bearing and distance between two points 1 Highlight M easure Dist and press ENTER An on screen pointer will appear on the map display at your present position Map Page Options WIREY 49 DETE gt MTOR NAK A full screen map without the data fields is available by selecting the Data Fields Off option Erani Choange Fields dh po h Restore Defaults MENU for Moin Menu When using the M easure Dist option an arrow appears with an Enter Reference prompt Point to the initial reference point and press ENTER 3 Map Page Options 38 Horan Change Fields ay Heasure Dist Restore Defaults for Main Menu Setup Map allows you to change map orientation background map detail on screen Jeppesen data text size etc Orien tation The map settings are orga nized by a series of file tabs Use the rocker keypad to select the desired tab and to select the desired setting s 2 Move the pointer to the desired reference point the point you want to measure from and press ENTER 3 Move the pointer to the point you want to measure to The bearing and distance from the reference point will be displayed at the bottom left of the data window Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory
33. to enter the waypoint name and press ENTER when Creating User Waypoints finished 6 To enter position coordinates for the new waypoint highlight the waypoint coordinates field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the position coordinates and press ENTER when finished For lat lon coordinates enter both the latitude and longitude information before pressing ENTER Or 1 To create the new waypoint by referencing another position highlight the reference waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the name of the reference waypoint and press ENTER If the reference waypoint name field is Select the Show M ap option left blank your present position will be used as the reference position Use the same to display the map area procedure to enter the bearing BRG and distance DST from the reference way d a eda m point to the new waypoint Remember to press ENTER once each data item is SUE SEGUEN NG y PO selected with the rocker keypad 8 To save the new waypoint in memory highlight Done and press ENTER Waypoint Options 170 20 5 dani Met The Waypoint Options were displayed using the first three steps above In addition to New Waypoint there are additional options which vary depending on whether you are viewing Jeppesen database waypoints or user defined waypoints Show Map allows you to view the map area around the selected waypoint TEEST While viewing the map display you c
34. 0 Arrival Alarm On H0 00 Off Course Alarm Off 0 00 3 If enabling the alarm highlight the time field to the immediate right and press ENTER Enter the An Approaching message alarm time using the rocker keypad and press ENTER automatically appears one minute before reaching the destination waypoint The NOTE The GPS III Pilot must be turned on when the alarm time is reached Otherwise arrival alarm allows you to set the message will not occur a distance defined message Arrival Alarm provides an alarm message once you ve come within a set distance from min an Kea Units Timers Time Alarms your destination waypoint As you approach the destination waypoint an Arrival at __ BAET message occurs when you are within the alarm distance you entered Off 00 00 Off Course Alarm provides an alarm message Off Course Alarm when you deviate off 10 003 course beyond the specified limits DA 2 00 To enable disable the alarm clock 1 Highlight the Clock Alarm field and press ENTER 2 Select On or Off as desired and press ENTER To set the arrival and or off course alarms The Off Course Alarm pro 1 Highlight the Arrival Alarm or Off Course Alarm field and press ENTER vides an alert if you drift off course beyond the limits you 2 Select On or Off as desired and press ENTER have set 3 If enabling the alarm highlight the alarm
35. AA the Waypoints option from 4 To view information by facility name or city only applicable to the Airport VORs and NDBs information pages highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER Enter the the Main Menu name city using the rocker keypad and press ENTER to display the information 14 The GPS III Pilots GOTO feature allows you to quickly and easily navigate to any airport navaid or user entered waypoint stored in memory A GOTO is really nothing more than a straight line course from your present position to the destination you ve selected A GOTO can be performed several ways by specifying the destination from the GOTO Page graphically from the map display or by highlighting the waypoint name on any page such as the Nearest Page To select a GOTO destination from the GOTO Page 1 Press GOTO NRST This captures your current position as the starting point for your trip 2 Highlight the identifier field at the top of the page and press ENTER This allows you to enter the identifier for any waypoint position stored in memory 3 Use the rocker keypad to enter the identifier for the desired waypoint and press ENTER To select a GOTO destination from the Map Page 1 With the Map Page displayed use the rocker keypad to place the cursor over the desired destination waypoint If no waypoint exists at the destination location the GPS II Pilot will automatically create one named M AP in the step bel
36. DEST Speed Time to Destination DEST Track and a Trip Odometer See page 98 for descriptions of data terms To change a data field 1 Highlight Change Fields and press ENTER The Change Fields option 2 Highlight the data field you wish to change and press ENTER allows you to select from a list of available data types Four different items may be dis Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory default settings sean He a ai To restore the factory default settings highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER 3 Select the type of data you want to appear on this field and press ENTER Capture VNAV Profile is used to center re center the VNAV indicator see illus tration to the right on the HSI display To utilize this feature a GOTO or route must be in use and a valid vertical navigation profile must be entered on the vertical navi gation setup page see the following page and page 75 Cancel Capture is used to return the VNAV indicator to the settings originally entered on the vertical navigation setup page see the following page and page 75 Vertical Navigation gt gt TARGET ALTITUDE DISTANCE TO TARGET l AIRPORT The GPS III Pilots vertical navigation feature allows you to create a three dimensional profile which guides you from your present position and altitude to a final target altitude at a specified location Once the profile is defined message alerts and addition
37. ED com Directly below this display are the speed average speed trip timer trip odome a4 ac Ti ter and sunrise sunset fields default The sunrise sunset times indicated are for heen sy Aila 06s nn your present position These times and the current time display in the lower right hand corner can be displayed in local time or UTC zulu time The lower left hand The Position Page shows you corner of the page shows your current latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes where you are what direction default Units of measure and the position readout are selectable from the Main you re heading and how fast Menu as outlined on page 77 Average speed max speed trip odometer and timers you re going can each be reset from the Main Menu as described on page 75 2D Altitude Entry When the GPS III Pilot is acquiring satellites or navigating in the 2D mode the 7 HE last known altitude will be used to compute your position If the altitude shown is Ta Altitude Ma off by several hundred feet you can manually enter your altitude for greater accura Asa cy In cases where the GPS III Pilot has only 2D coverage entering your approximate altitude will enable the receiver to more accurately determine a position fix To enter an altitude 1 Press PAGE or QUIT until the Satellite Status Page appears then press MENU to view the available options With 2D coverage you will need to enter your approxi mate altitude Without an 2 Highlight
38. GPS needs to either be told its general location initialized or given the opportunity to find itself Once you initialize the unit to a position it will typically compute a fix with in a few minutes We ll show you how to initialize your new GPS III Pilot on page 5 Initialization is only necessary under the following conditions The first time you use your receiver new from the factory After the receiver has been moved over 500 miles with the power off from the last time you used It If the receivers memory has been cleared and all internally stored data has been lost Because the GPS III Pilot relies on satellite signals to provide you with navigation guidance the receiver needs to have an unobstructed clear view of the sky for best performance In a nutshell the GPS receiver s view of the sky will generally determine how fast you get a position fix or if you get a fix at all GPS signals are relatively weak and do not travel through rocks buildings people metal or heavy tree cover so remember to keep a clear view of the sky at all times for best performance GETTING STARTED Initialization Once the GPS III Pilot has calculated a position fix you ll usually have anywhere from five to twelve satellites in view The receiver will then continuously select the best satellites in view to update your position If some of the satellites in view get blocked or shaded the receiver can simply use an alternat
39. KANSAS CITY DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY HO H 39707 390 HO94 35 568 The Airport Information Page includes airport position coor dinates field elevation and available fuels This page will also indicate if the facility is public use or military The Airport VOR and NDB information pages also allow you to retrieve the desired waypoint by entering the facility name or the city name To select the desired waypoint by facility or city name 1 Use the rocker keypad to highlight the facility name or city name field Press ENTER 2 Use the rocker keypad to enter the desired name UP DOWN to change each character and RIGHT to move to the next character 3 As the name is entered the GPS II Pilot will scroll through the database displaying any waypoints with the same letters you have entered to that point In some instances there may be more than one waypoint with the desired name This often occurs when searching by city name To view all waypoints with the desired name continue Spelling the name with the rocker keypad Once the name appears on screen continue to press UP DOWN on the rocker keypad to view all entries for that name 4 When the desired waypoint is displayed press ENTER Airport Information Page The Airport Information Page displays the identifier facility name city position elevation and available fuels for the selected airport Position and elevation informa tion will be in the format sp
40. Nearest Page displays one FSS or ARTCC at atime Information for up to five a baka alrport remote communication outlets is available ighlight the desired airport mg ee on the Nearest Page press To view additional nearest FSS or ARTCC points of communication GOTO NRST and then 1 Highlight the Station field and press ENTER 54 ENTER 2 Select the desired listing numbered 1 through 5 and press ENTER In addition to the built in database the GPS III Pilot also stores up to 500 user defined waypoints with a selectable symbol and comment available for each waypoint User defined waypoints can be created using four methods Mark Present Position your present position can be captured and saved as a user waypoint using the ENTER MARK key press amp hold CRTD 03 26 01 JAN 05 On Map a new user waypoint position can be created directly on the map ers 500 T70 ons display using the panning pointer and ENTER MARK key eS moe N 34725 100 Text Entry user waypoints can be created by entering position coordinates manually from a chart etc or by referencing bearing and distance from a TheENTER MARK key allows previously stored waypoint or present position you to mark your current posi Average Position position samples can be averaged over time and the result tion as a user waypoint You saved as a user waypoint Averaging reduces the effects of selective availability and C N give this waypoint any improves the accurac
41. OBS 2 Hold If O Capture YHay J Big Humbers 4 HERO for Main Menu The Set OBS and Hold option allows you to specify an inbound heading to a destination waypoint Use the rocker keypad to select the desired OBS heading Note the heading at bottom center of HSI display 155 in this example 4 42 TAKA Release Hold cancels the hold feature enabled when the Set OBS and Hold option was selected This option returns the GPS III Pilot to automatic sequenc ing of waypoints along the active route However if an OBS course has been KABA k selected that course setting will be retained until cancelled as described on page 180 41 or until waypoint passage TE To release a waypoint hold and return to automatic sequencing of route 200 waypoints highlight Release Hold and press ENTER Big Numbers allows you to select a different page layout with a smaller Big Numbers provides a compass type display and two user selectable large character data fields If smaller compass type display Big Numbers is selected HSI will appear as an option instead eae To toggle between HSI and Big Numbers page formats highlight Big Numbers or HSI and press ENTER Change Fields allows you to choose the data displayed on four user selectable data fields There are twenty nine available data types including Average AVG Speed Bearing Distance ETA at Destination
42. OTO a recently used waypoint select the Recent tab highlight the desired way point and press ENTER 3 To GOTO a user waypoint select the User tab highlight the desired waypoint Una TA al and press ENTER identifier of the destination 4 To enter the identifier of the destination waypoint select the Spell n Find tab and waypoint Press ENTER to highlight the waypoint identifier name field Press ENTER and use the rocker keypad begin navigation to enter the identifier of the desired waypoint UP DOWN to change each character and RIGHT to move to the next character Press ENTER to confirm the selection 61 GOTO Airports VORs NDBs Ints Use Waypoint Eearin Distance By highlighting a waypoint identifier on a list and press ing GOTO NRST you won t have to manually enter the identifier for the waypoint Eb FFEED d6 063 0 O afl a t DIST TO HEST Im TIME TO HEST FOINTER a A GOTO can also be initiated from the map display by plac ing the panning pointer on the desired target waypoint 62 To designate a GOTO waypoint from a list of waypoints 1 Highlight the desired waypoint on the list and press GOTO NRST A confirmation page shows the selected destination waypoint 2 Press ENTER to confirm the selected waypoint and begin navigating To GOTO an existing waypoint on the map display 1 Use the rocker keypad to place the crosshair on the desired target waypoint 2 Pres
43. System Settings Backlight lets you keep the screen keypad backlighting on continuously always on when selected or enables the automatic shutoff to preserve battery life Automatic shutoff times from 15 seconds to 4 minutes since last key press are available To set the backlight timeout 1 Highlight the Backlight field and press ENTER 2 To keep backlighting on continuously select Always On and press ENTER Or 3 To set a timeout duration select the desired time period and press ENTER A NOTE Backlighting timeout is automatically disabled when using external power Battery is used to designate the type of batteries currently being used to power your GPS III Pilot Alkaline Lithium or NiCad This setting ensures accurate readings from the battery gauge on the Satellite Status Page see page 29 Contrast lets you adjust the screen for optimum viewing in all lighting conditions Screen contrast is set using an on screen bar scale Contrast can also be set from the Satellite Status Page as described on page 27 To set the screen contrast 1 Highlight the Contrast field and press ENTER 2 Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to select desired level and press ENTER Display allows you set the display orientation to horizontal Landscape or vertical Portrait A NOTE Display orientation can also be changed by pressing and holding the PAGE key Simulator System Units Time Bac
44. TCM format without any output capabilities To select an input output format 1 Highlight the Format field and press ENTER 2 Select the desired setting and press ENTER 3 If the GARMIN format is selected highlight the Transfer Mode field and press ENTER Select the desired setting and press ENTER The Transfer M ode field allows you to specify what infor mation to request or send to a second GPS III Pilot The Host setting lets you control all data transfer functions from the second GPS III Pilot or from a PC 4 If an RTCM format is selected additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver such as GARMIN s GBR 21 directly from your GPS III Pilot You can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the GPS III Pilot and the information will be used to tune the beacon receiver For more information refer to the owner s manual for your beaon receiver The GARMIN option allows the GPS III Pilot to exchange data with a PC or another GPS III Pilot Use this setting to perform database updates When transferring data to from another unit select the type of data and whether to request it from or send it to the other unit 81 APPENDIX A Aa The GPS III Pilot can be mounted on any flat surface using the two Velcro strips BANYU i provided in the standard package or you can use the supplied mounting bracket To mount the GPS III Pilo
45. Use M ap or AutoLocate 29 EPE and DOP Satellite Status Page a ta a a The Satellite Status Page also indicates the accuracy of the position fix using Estimated Position Error EPE and Dilution of Precision DOP figures DOP mea sures Satellite geometry quality i e number of satellites received and where they are relative to each other on a scale from one to ten The lowest numbers are the best accuracy and the highest numbers are the worst EPE uses DOP and other factors to calculate a horizontal position error in feet or meters Screen Backlighting The GPS Ill Pilots backlight feature illuminates the display and keypad for a user defined interval the default is 15 seconds after the last key press There are three levels of backlighting When backlighting is on a bulb icon will appear at the bottom left of the sky view To adjust the duration of the screen backlighting refer to the operation setup section see p 79 To turn the screen backlighting on When screen backlighting is on a bulb icon will appear in the lower left corner of the Satellite Status Page Track Up pa 1 Cycle through the three levels of backlight by repeatedly pressing the red power key if AutoLocate Initialize Position To turn the screen backlighting off Set 2D Altitud ae a as 1 Press the red power key Whenever the GPS Ill Pilot s backlighting is off the bulb icon disappears from the Satellite Status Page
46. Zimbabwe ARC 1960 Kenya Tanzania Ascension Island 58 Ascension Island Astro B4 Sorol Atoll Tern Island Astro Beacon E Iwo Jima Astro Dos 71 4 St Helena Astronomic Stn 52 Marcus Island Australian Geod 66 Australia Tasmania Island Australian Geod 84 Australia Tasmania Island Efate and Erromango Islands Bermuda 1957 Bermuda Islands Bogata Obsrvatry Colombia Campo Inchauspe Argentina Canton Astro 1966 Phoenix Islands Cape South Africa Cape Canaveral Florida Bahama Islands Carthage CH 1903 Chatham 1971 Chua Astro Corrego Alegr Djakarta Dos 1968 Easter Isld 67 European 1950 European 1979 Finland Hayfrd Gandajika Base Geod Datm 49 Guam 1963 Gux 1 Astro Hjorsey 1955 Hong Kong 63 Hu Tzu Shan APPENDIX F Map Datums Carthage Tunisia CH 1903 Switzerland Chatham 1971 Chatham Island New Zealand Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Algre Brazil Djakarta Batavia Sumatra Island Indonesia Dos 1968 Gizo Island New Georgia Islands Easter Island 1967 European 1950 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland European 1979 Austria Finland Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland Finland Hayford Finland Gandajika Base Republic of Maldives Geodetic Datum 49 New Zealand Guam 1963 Guam Island Gux 1 Astro Guadalcanal Island Hjorsey 1955 Iceland
47. a TracBack route will lead you back to the oldest track log point stored in Clear the old track log before memory so its a good idea to clear the existing track log at the beginning of your cur you depart This defines the rent trip e g at your home airport before you get started a point for a TracBack To clear the track log and define the starting point for a TracBack route route 1 Press MENU twice to display the M ain Menu 2 Highlight Track Log and press ENTER irina 3 Highlight Clear Log and press ENTER Trip Computer 4 Press ENTER to delete the track log data or press QUIT to cancel Vertical Hay Eob To create and activate a TracBack route 1 Enable track log recording and leave the GPS III Pilot on to automatically record track TracBack can also be initiat log positions while under way Refer to page 74 for information on track log settings ed from the M ain M enu s Track Log option Setup 2 Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu 3 Highlight Track Log and press ENTER 4 Highlight TracBack and press ENTER to create activate the TracBack route A message box will appear while the unit analyzes the data and creates the route Once a TracBack has been activated the GPS III Pilot will take the track log cur rently stored in memory and divide it into route segments called legs Up to 30 track log waypoints labeled T e g TOOT will be created to mark the most signif
48. al data on the HSI Page will keep you informed of your progress A NOTE To use the vertical navigation feature your speed must be greater than 35 knots and you must be navigating to aGOTO destination or using a route HSI Page Options SFEED WE TO TRST 383r W hen using the vertical navigation features a VNAV indicator moving horizontal bar will guide you as you descend to the target altitude Waypoints Routes Track Log Trip Computer EGB Setup The Main M enu s Vertical N av option allows you to define the target altitude and where it should occur The default set tings are intended to guide you to pattern altitudes 43 Vertical Navigation 44 Vertical Hay Target Altitude 1000 EATA Aa Wpt a How Woupoint F KABQ 4007 Your target altitude can be defined as height Above W pt or MSL Above W pt only applies to airports Use M SL for all other waypoint types Vertical Hay Target Altitude Above Wpt KCO5 Before int Profile Message KABQ 4007 On When using a route vertical navigation can apply to any waypoint along the route by selecting it as the VN AV Waypoint To create a vertical navigation profile 1 Select the Main Menu by pressing MENU twice 2 Select Vertical Nav using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 3 With the Target Altitude field highlighted press ENTER Enter the desired target alti
49. an also use the IN and OUT zoom keys to see additional detail Once Show M ap is selected Edit Waypoint User W pt tab only allows you to modify name symbol com a HA aka a ment or position information for the selected waypoint keys to view the desired area Delete Waypoint User Wpt and User List tabs only allows you to deletethe anu detail selected user waypoint from memory 5 58 Editing User Waypoints rana v Hew Waypoint 81Show Map a END for Main Menu User waypoints can be delet ed individually by common symbol or all at once Select the desired Delete option and press ENTER Waypoint Edit 865171 2 Th H 39 59 620 H120 11 275 To rename a user waypoint enter the new name directly over the old name and press ENTER Delete by Symbol User List tab only allows you to select a user waypoint symbol and all waypoints with this corresponding symbol will be deleted from memory Delete All User List tab only deletes all user waypoints currently stored in memory To delete a user waypoint or waypoints 1 Select the desired delete option from the list above and press ENTER 2 If Delete by Symbol is selected select the desired symbol and press ENTER Editing User Waypoints Once you have created and stored a user waypoint it may be modified renamed or deleted at any time through the Waypoint Edit Page The Waypoint Edit Page
50. an be used to save a TracBack route for future use The copy function is also useful for duplicating an existing route before making changes To copy a route 1 Highlight Copy and press ENTER 2 The Route Plan Page will appear for the duplicate route and the name for the new route will be first and last waypoints in the route If this name is identical to the origi nal route name or any other saved route then a number will be added to the end of the name to create a unique name Delete Route allows you to remove the selected route from memory The waypoints contained in the route will still appear in memory but not as part of the route To delete a route from memory 1 Highlight Delete Route and press ENTER A confirmation page will appear 2 Press ENTER to delete the route or QUIT to cancel Delete All allows you to remove all routes from memory The waypoints con tained in all stored routes will remain in memory but not as part of any route To delete all routes from memory 1 Highlight Delete All and press ENTER A confirmation page will appear 2 Press ENTER to delete all routes or QUIT to cancel Once a route is added to memory you can review and or edit the route from the F Route Edit Page The Route Edit Page shows the sequence of waypoints for the select ed route and provides additional options to insert waypoints remove waypoints or perform trip fuel planning functions To edit a r
51. at the simulator imitates satellite reception and shows that information on the Satellite Status Page The Position Page will show the last Known position as a starting location If you ve already initialized the receiver as outlined in the Getting Started section the starting location should be very close to your current position We ll use this start ing location from which to begin our simulated trip Lets move on to the Map Page to see where we are select aGOTO destination and explore the navigation features of the GPS III Pilot To select the Map Page press PAGE repeatedly until it appears The GPS III Pilots Map Page combines digital charts and Jeppesen data with a Using the Man P number of user selectable features Before we select our destination and begin navi gating toward it lets take a look at some of those features Background Cities T PO FE Present Position Roads and Lakes re 0 0 Su vf Ka Ka DO TIME TO NERT BERLIN 01 47 Aa too 7 REUDEOMD aa In the Track Up orientation the map is automatically E Da rotated to keep your current The map display shows your present position using an airplane icon in the center direction of travel at the top of the screen The Map Page also shows any nearby airports navaids airspace bound of the screen Note the north aries lakes rivers highways and towns Use the zoom keys IN and OUT to adjust indicator in upper left corner the map to the desired scal
52. atabase information from the Map Page he 1 With the Map Page displayed use the rocker keypad to place the panning cursor Pe id ee over the desired facility on the map When the cursor is directly over the desired item the identifier for that item is highlighted For airspace information place the Cursor over any open area within the boundary of the desired airspace To view database information directly from the map place 2 Press ENTER to view the database information for the selected facility airspace If the panning cursor on the an airport was selected use the rocker keypad to select the Airport Runway or desired item and press Comm information pages for that airport ENTER To view the database information by entering the identifier name or city for the desired facility Routes 1 Press MENU twice to display the Main M enu Track Log Trip Computer 2 Highlight Waypoints and press ENTER A series of tabs appear for each category of waypoint information airports runways comm frequencies VORs NDBs intersec Vertical Hay E B setup tions user entered waypoints Select the desired category using the rocker keypad To view database information 3 To view information by identifier highlight the identifier field and press ENTER Enter by manually entering the the identifier using the rocker keypad and press ENTER to display the information identifier name or city select a p N
53. ature and interface options with other equipment To change units of measure for distance and speed 1 Select the Setup option from the Main M enu as described above and press ENTER 2 Highlight the Units tab with the rocker keypad The units settings are automatically displayed 3 Highlight the Distance amp Speed field using the rocker keypad and press ENTER A pop up menu appears showing the available options 4 Select the desired option using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Waypoints _i Routes Track Log Trip Computer Vertical Hay EGB Setup The Main M enu provides access to additional pages including database informa tion flight plans routes trip information and unit settings Simulator System Units Time Distance Speed Yertical Speed autica Feet Hinute Pressure PA Nautical Al Statute 004 Inches Metric Fahrenheit The Setup option provides a list of menu choices to per form various configuration settings such as changing units of measure for distance and speed B GETTING STARTED a One of the most important features of the GPS III Pilot is the built in Jeppesen database which includes information on airports runways communication frequen cies VORs NDBs intersections and airspace boundaries This information is readily unset Ti available directly from the map or from the Waypoints option on the Main Menu To view the d
54. b from the chart above 53 N NANA As mentioned earlier additional information is stored in the GPS III Pilots Jeppesen database This information may be retrieved using the Waypoints option on the Main Menu but it is also available from the Nearest Page Control Tower Ng l JOHNSON CO EXECUTIVE To view additional information for a nearest airport VOR NDB inter TOWER Agenc TOW section user waypoint or airspace TOWER Vertical Boundaries er Baa 1 Highlight the desired item from the Nearest Page using the rocker keypad 2 Press ENTER to view the database information for the selected item To view the database infor 3 Press QUIT to return to the Nearest Page mation for a nearby airspace highlight the airspace on the Nearest Page and press ENTER You can easily set a GOTO course directly to a nearest waypoint In an emergency a few simple keystrokes can guide you to the closest point to set down See page 61 for more detail about the GPS III Pilots GOTO features To GOTO a nearest waypoint highlight the desired waypoint from the Airports VORs HDBs Ints Use Nearest Page press GOTO NRST and ENTER TT Airspace information also includes the frequency s of the controlling agency To view controlling agency frequency s for a nearby airspace 1 With the information page displayed for the desired airspace highlight the Frequencies field and press ENTER To immediately set a GOTO The
55. ca Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua North Am 1927 Mean Value North American 1927 Cuba North American 1927 Greenland Hayes Peninsula N American 1927 Mexico North American 1927 San Salvador Island North American 1983 Alaska Canada Central America CONUS Mexico Nahrwn Masirah Island Oman Nahrwn Saudi Arabia Nahrwn United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Trinidad and Tobago Observatorio 1966 Corvo and Flores Islands Azores Old Egyptian Egypt Old Hawaiian Mean Value Oman Ord Srvy GB Pico De Las Nv Ptcairn Ast 67 Prov S Am 56 Prov S Chin 63 Puerto Rico Qatar National Qornoq Reunion Rome 1940 RT 90 Santo Dos Sao Braz Sapper Hill 43 Schwarzeck Sth Amrcn 69 South Asia SE Base Oman Oman Old Survey Grt Britn England Isle of Man Scotland Shetland Isl Wales Canary Islands Pitcairn Astro 67 Pitcairn Isl Prov So Amricn 56 Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Peru Venezuela Prov So Chilean 63 S Chile Puerto Rico amp Virgin Islands Qatar National Qatar Qornog South Greenland Reunion Mascarene Island Rome 1940 Sardinia Island Sweden Santo Dos Espirito Santo Island Sao Braz Sao Miguel Santa M aria Islands Azores Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Namibia South American 69 Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Venezuela Trinidad a
56. cant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when operating the GPS III Pilot in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting will significantly reduce battery life APPENDIX C Interfacing formats are selected from the Setup options described on page 87 The input output lines on your GPS III Pilot are RS 232 compatible allowing easy Wiring Interfacing interface to a wide range of external devices including PCs differential beacon receivers marine autopilots and or a second GPS receiver ge The NMEA 0183 version 2 0 interface format is supported by the a a GPS III Pilot and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices Ps NMEA 0183 version 2 0 Approved sentences GPGGA GPGLL GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRTE GPW PL GPBOD Proprietary sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM map datum PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control GARMIN GBR 21 Beacon Receiver DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM 5C 104 version 2 0 format through the Data In line The GARMIN GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the GPS III Pilot Other beacon Ground receivers with the correct RTCM format may be used but may not correct ly display status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit The GPS III Pilot may be hard wired to a vehicles electrical system 10 32 VDC using an optional power data cable Consult the wiring diagram to t
57. ce Inside Airspace occurs when you have entered the boundaries of the airspace Near Airspace Less Than 2 nm appears when you are within two nautical Due to vertical airspace lim miles of an airspace but your current course will not take you inside the airspace its if you fly above or below an airspace then descend or climb into the airspace the NOTE Some airspace altitude limits may be charted in terms of altitude above ground level Inside Airspace message may AGL If the actual lower limit of an airspace is charted in AGL the GPS III Pilot will alert you be the only alert provided at any altitude below the upper limit However if the actual upper limit is also charted in AGL the GPS III Pilot will provide the alert at all altitudes je Alarms Airspace Nearest F Nearest Settings Runway Surface determines which surface type or types will be included when display ing nearest airports on the Nearest Page Available types include Any includes water landing facilities Hard Only surface Hard or Soft surface and Water Only facilities Min Runway Length determines the minimum allowable runway length when displaying Hard Only includes only nearest airports on the Nearest Page concrete asphalt or similar To select the nearest airport criteria sealed surface runways On Mes Inside Airspace On EXTER to Acknowledge off omeo 1 Highlight the R
58. ce center Received Invalid Waypoint A waypoint was received during upload transfer that has an invalid identifier and or position Receiver Failed A failure in receiver hardware has been detected If this message persists do not use the unit and take it to an authorized dealer for repair ROM Failed The permanent memory has failed and the unit is not operable Take your unit to an authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs Route Already Exists You have attempted to name a route with the same name currently in use for an existing route Enter a different name for the route Route Full You have attempted to add more than 30 waypoints to a 94 route Route Memory Full Route memory is full and no additional routes can be added from another GPS III Pilot or uploaded from a PC Route Waypoint Deleted A route waypoint entered does not exist in the database and has been deleted from the route Route Waypoint Locked A route waypoint was locked when the data base was updated since the waypoint does not exist in the new database Route Waypoint Moved The waypoint was moved when waypoint data was added during a database update from another GPS III Pilot or uploaded from a PC RTCM Input Failed DGPS data being received has been lost You are no longer receiving the beacon signal Searching the Sky The GPS III Pilot is in searching the sky for almanac data or the unit is in AutoLocate mode Steep Turn Ahead This
59. cility name position freq indication of co located DME or TACAN NDB dentifier ciystate facility name postion freg Int Intersection name region country nearest VOR User Wpt Name position user comments reference waypoint User List Name symbol total number of user waypts created To view waypoint information 1 Press MENU twice to display the main menu 2 Highlight Waypoints using the rocker keypad and press ENTER One of the waypoint information pages listed above will be displayed 3 A series of tabs across the top of the page will indicate the other available pages Select the desired page using the rocker keypad Waypol nt C ategory Airport Runway Comm oR HDE Int File Tabs 112 604 TACAH SOTTO n slip Waypoint 5 i Symbol Field N 41 53 648 identifier Field H103728 915 To select the desired waypoint by identifier 1 Highlight the waypoint identifier field using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 2 Use the rocker keypad to enter the desired identifier UP DOWN to change each character and RIGHT to move to the next character 3 As the identifier is entered the GPS III Pilot will scroll through the database displaying any waypoints with the same identifier letters you have entered to that point When the desired waypoint is displayed press ENTER NOTE The GPS III Pilot uses International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO identifiers to designate airports In the
60. default settings To restore the factory default settings highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER Setup Map allows you to configure the map display to your preferences including map orientation land data enable disable Jeppesen data enable dis able automatic zoom airspace boundaries and text size The map setup option uses a file tab feature making it easier to organize the various settings and eas ier for you to use The following table lists the file tabs and available settings Orientation AutoZoom Land Data Aviation Data Track Log Active Route Lines Lat Long Grid Lines User Waypoints Waypoint Text Active Route W pts Large M edium Small Airports and Text VORS NDBs Intersections and Text Controlled Airspace Class B C D Special Use Airspace Restricted MOA Other Large M edium Small Cities and Text Road Freeway Nat l Highway Local Highway Local Road NOTE Large airports are those with a runway longer than 8000 Medium airports are those with a runway longer than 5000 or with a control tower Large cities are those with approximate popu lations greater than 100 000 and medium cities are those with approximate populations over 5 000 To change a map setup feature ere i P Map Page Options 1 Highlight M ap Setup and press ENTER 2 To change map orientation select the M ap tab if not already selected and press a ea P Map Line Wotl Ap ENTER High
61. desired course to your destination The compass card pointer arrow and CDI work inde pendently to show at a glance the direction you re travelling the desired course and whether or not you are off course At the center of the CDI is a D bar or course deviation bar If you move off course the D bar will indicate how far off course you are and in what direction The scale for the CDI is indicated at the bottom of the page The scale represents the distance from the center of the CDI to full left or right limits As you approach the waypoint a TO FROM indicator will signal waypoint cross ing The current speed distance to the next waypoint time to the next waypoint and vertical speed to target are all displayed to the right of the graphic HSI To see how all this works on our simulated trip let s head off course and watch the displays change To move off course on course in simulator mode use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad The GPS III Pilots Highway Page provides a graphic highway display that shows your movement relative to the desired course The line down the middle of the high way represents your desired course As you navigate toward your destination the high way will actually move indicating the direction you re off course To stay on course simply steer toward the center of the highway As you approach the waypoint the highway will end at the final destination When the waypoint marker is at the bottom cent
62. dnight provides a running count of how long the GPS III Pilot has been in operation since midnight of the current day Since Factory Reset provides a running count of total GPS II Pilot operating time since the receiver was shipped from the factory Setup Timers ilator System Units Timers User Timer off 00 00 00 06 00 23 Since Factoru Reset 0006 00 27 The User Timer option pro vides both count up and count down timers tem Units Timers 00 00 00 06 00 39 On Since Midnight Since Factoru Reset 03 04 05 0006 00 43 The battery timer will auto matically reset when depleted batteries are replaced with a fresh set 81 Setup Time 82 System Units Timers Time Time Format Local 2dhr Local Time Zone 06 00 Behind UTC Time Date 05 37 28 25 JUL 97 Enter an offset amount to adjust the time display to your local area In the U nited States all offset amounts will be Behind UTC System Units Timers Time Time Format al l Local 12hr Puno UTC UTC 25 JUL 97 If you re unsure of the exact offset select a Local time for mat then enter offset values until you arrive at the correct local time Time Settings Time Format allows current time to be displayed using a 12 or 24 hour clock This field is also used to select between local and UTC time readouts To select a time format 1 Highlight the Time Format
63. e DEFAULT A system selected format built into the operating software or the units memory that will be followed unless the user chooses a different setting FIELD The location on a page see above where a group of characters or option is entered and displayed HIGHLIGHT The act of using the cursor to select a field for the purpose of entering data SCROLL The act of moving through characters or options from a selected field DATA ENTRY Entering data such as waypoint names typically begins and ends with the ENTER MARK key Use the rocker keypad to enter the actual data UP DOWN to change the highlighted character RIGHT to move on to the next character GETTING STARTED The GPS III Pilot operates on 4 AA batteries which are installed at the base of TANA the unit These batteries provide up to 24 hours of continuous use Rechargeable NiCad or lithium batteries may also be used Polarity JAN Markings NOTE The on screen battery level indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries and will not be accurate when using NiCad or lithium batteries see page 79 To install the batteries 1 Flip up the metal ring at the base of the unit and turn the ring 90 counterclockwise 2 Install the batteries and close the battery compartment door When replacing the GPS III Pilot s batteries observe the polarity markings engraved in the plastic case 3 Lock the door in the closed position by rotating the metal ring 90
64. e The current scale is indicated in the lower left corner To change the map scale Nearby Airport Current Scale Setting 1 Press the IN zoom key to select a smaller scale and display a smaller geographic area 2 Press the OUT zoom key to select a larger scale and display a larger geographic area The map can be oriented with the top of the page always pointing north North Up oriented along your desired course Course Up or it can automatically rotate to keep your current direction of travel at the top of the screen Track Up Lets try panning around on the map display to see how that process works and then we ll find a nearby airport VOR NDB or intersection and navigate to it First we will need to select an appropriate map scale to begin our search Select a five nautical mile scale by pressing zoom IN or OUT repeatedly 19 Use the IN OUT zoom keys to change the map scale The current scale appears in the lower left corner of the map display SIMULATOR TOUR Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor Controlled by the rocker keypad the cursor is an important tool allow a ing you to pan to other areas on the map display view waypoint information create b53 1829 WoBaarht waypoints specify a GOTO target and create routes To get a feel for using the Map Page and the cursor try the following exercise Viewing Waypoint Info 1 Using the r
65. e rocker keypad highlight the desired airport 2 Press ENTER to view the waypoint information pages Airports VORs NDBs Ints Use 3 Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to select the Airport Runway or Comm information pages To GOTO a nearest airport highlight the desired airport using the rocker keypad press GOTO NRST then ENTER 25 SIMULATOR TOUR Airspace Warnings 26 When you are projected to enter an airspace the first alert is typically Airspace Ahead Less Than 10 minutes r Wpts ARTCC FSS fiers To view additional informa tion about the airspace alert press and hold the GOTO NRST key and select the Airspaces file tab As you continue along your route you may pass in close proximity to or enter an airspace Whenever you are within 2 nm projected to enter or inside an airspace the GPS III Pilot will notify you with a message and supply detailed information about each airspace you are being alerted to Look closely at the map display If you see an airspace ahead of your present course you may be alerted with a message as you approach it A NOTE The airspace alert occurs when your current altitude places you within the floor and ceiling limits of the airspace If you are several hundred feet or more below or above these limits the GPS III Pilot will not bother you with an alert but the airspace boundary will still appear on the Map Page To v
66. e satellite to maintain the position fix Although a GPS receiver needs four satellites to provide a three dimensional 3D fix it can maintain a two dimensional 2D fix with only three satellites A three dimensional fix means the unit Knows its latitude longitude and altitude while a two dimensional fix means the unit knows only its latitude and longitude Initializing Your GPS III Pilot To initialize the GPS III Pilot take the receiver outside and find an open areawhere Check the Satellite Status the antenna has a clear view of the sky You may either hold the receiver at a comfort Page for 2D Navigation or able height with the antenna pointing up see page 4 or mount the receiver on the 3D Navigation to verify a dash of a vehicle as described in Appendix A Likewise when you use your GPS III position fix Pilot in a vehicle make sure the antenna is pointing up To turn the GPS III Pilot on press and hold the red power key The Welcome Page will be displayed while the unit conducts a self test Once testing is complete the Welcome Page is tabas by the Database Page which shows the effective date tor the Jeppesen database followed by a warning page then by the Satellite 35 Status Page A message will inform you to select initialization method If the initializa GP SIr tion prompt has not automatically appeared press MENU and select Initialize Position nanahan i Software Version 2 05 To init
67. eceivers memory This eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way See page 64 for more information about TracBack Cancel GOTO cancels the current GOTO destination and resumes navigation of any previously selected route If no route is currently in use bearing distance etc will remain blank until a destination waypoint is defined To cancel the current GOTO destination highlight Cancel GOTO and press ENTER GOTO Options o KRNO a l RENG Cancel GOTO MENJ for Main Menu 1 TracBack allows you to retrace your path based upon an automatic track log recording maloko a TracBack i RENG Cancel GOTO La HERO for Main Menu 1 To cancel a current GOTO destination select Cancel GOTO from the GOTO Options 63 The TracBack navigation feature allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receivers memory This eliminates the need to manual 64 ly store waypoints along the way A track log is an electronic breadcrumb trail show a ing the path you have travelled Your GPS III Pilot can be set to automatically record Record Mode Wrap track log points anytime the receiver is on and locked onto satellites see page 74 Interval Resolution TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30 Iaa Waypoints and activating the new route in reverse order along those waypoints Once activated
68. ecified on the Setup pages see page 77 Available fuel can be any of the following types AV AVGAS 80 87 octane 100LL 100 130 octane JET Jet A Jet A 1 Jet A MO MOGAS 87 octane unleaded Runway Information Page The Runway Information Page displays the identifier designations length width surface type and lighting information for the selected airport This page also provides a graphic diagram of the runways and a map of the surrounding area The surface type information can be any one of hard turf sealed gravel dirt soft unknown or water Thelighting information will indicate one of five lighting schemes part time full time pilot controlled with frequency no lighting or unknown If the selected airport has more than one runway additional runway data can be viewed by selecting another runway from the runway designation field To view additional runway data 1 Highlight the runway designation field and press ENTER A list of the available runways will appear 2 Select the desired runway using the rocker keypad and press ENTER Communication Information Page The Communication Information Page displays the identifier and radio frequen cies for the selected airport along with any usage restrictions which may apply to a given frequency When a frequency type is followed by an that frequency will have usage restrictions typically based upon sector and or altitude To view usage restrictio
69. een allowing you to plan and review distance fuel and time en route information for the selected route To use the trip planning features 1 Highlight Setup Plan and press ENTER A setup screen is provided for planned speed fuel flow and departure time 2 To enter a speed for your trip highlight the speed field press ENTER and use the rocker keypad to select the desired speed Press ENTER to confirm 3 Enter an hourly fuel flow if desired in the fuel field using the same steps above 4 Enter the date and time of departure the current date time will be offered automatical ly using the same steps above 5 Press QUIT to return to the Active Route Page and use the LEFT RIGHT portion of the rocker keypad to select the planning figures to the immediate right of each listed route waypoint s identifier Re evaluate reactivates the current route and selects the route leg closest to your current position as the active leg The active leg defines the current from and to waypoints Deactivate cancels navigation of the route you are currently using Active Route Page Options Setup Plan Speed Peport Time 160 0 07 09 Fuel Flow Depart Date 11 0 29 JUL 97 ATE Setup Plan allows you to define planned speed fuel flow and departure time in order to review trip planning figures IKIXD Show Mop a Setup Plan Deactivate Invert HERO for Main Menu t Re evaluate
70. en assign the 30 waypoints to the most significant points of your track log and simplify segments with fewer changes in direction TracBack Tips Ta A TracBack route contains a series of waypoints labeled T that approximate your previous route of travel Track Log Memory Used Record Mode elf CET IN gff pi On I 1 E Wrap will overwrite the old track log data in memory once all memory has been used 65 R Route navigation allows you to manually create a sequence of intermediate way points which lead you to your final destination The GPS III Pilot will store up to 20 66 Routes KLAL KTPA KYKM KBFI HIT Awal TRACBACK FA Used To display the Route List showing all routes stored in memory select Routes from the Main Menu Select New Route from the Route Options and enter the identifiers for the route way points in the sequence you wish to follow them reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints in each route Routes can be created and modified by text entry using the rocker keypad to enter waypoint names All of the GPS III Pilots route functions are accessed through a Routes option on the Main Menu To create a new route 1 Press MENU twice to display the Main M enu 2 Highlight Routes and press ENTER The Route List is displayed showing all routes Stored in memory 3 Press MENU to display the Route Options 4 Highlight New Route and press ENTER
71. er of the highway display you ve arrived at your destination Track Compass 245 H D 5 030 SPEE C urrent Speed Pointer Bearing to i a Destination The distance to the next waypoint time to the next waypoint and current speed are displayed to the right of the highway display A track compass also shows your current track directly above the highway display making it easy to see at a glance which way you re headed The pointer arrow at the bottom of the page indicates the direction to the destination waypoint bearing relative to the direction you are moving track If the pointer points straight ahead you re heading directly to the waypoint If not turn in the direction of the pointer and the pointer will swing around pointing straight ahead as you begin moving toward the destination waypoint Lets try changing the course again and see how the highway display changes To move off course on course in simulator mode use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad SIMULATOR TOUR 015 030 ME 060 alai ta If you move off course the highway moves to indicate the direction you re off course To return to the course steer toward the highway centerline H 015 030 FFEE lrir lidnan As you approach your desti nation the highway will end at the destination waypoint 23 SIMULATOR TOUR M arkina P t Positi Imagine you ve just departed Your home airport is thirty minutes behind you You fly over a nice fish
72. f you re heading toward your destination If the pointer points straight ahead you re heading directly to it If the pointer points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction Each data field may be configured to display any one of twenty eight data options Zooming and Panning There are three main functions you can perform from the Map Page zooming panning and pointing The map display has 23 scales from 120 feet to 500 miles or 30 meters to 800 km which are selected by pressing the IN and OUT zoom keys The current map scale is indicated in the bottom left corner of the map display To change the map scale 1 Press zoom IN to see a smaller area with more detail 2 Press zoom OUT to see a larger area with less detail Map Page E ULAKEL Ab DIST TO HERT aot i TO ME qa ALA 27 M ao og Pd TO HEAT 4 A m Eri T FOINTEE i 1 8 WT TheMap Page displays a dig ital chart including airspace boundaries airports navaids rivers lakes and highways FOINTER WIRE 49 TOL ih UEO SmE ITL ORI Mak h Pa mb ll 5 TIME TO HEXT ol Zoom IN to see more detail for a smaller area Zoom OUT to see a larger area 35 Map Page 36 H 27 56 006 WOB2 02 641 Use the rocker keypad to pan away from your present position Place the pointer over an airport or navaid and press ENTER to see more information GOTO a X49 Recent U
73. field and press ENTER to display the available options 2 Select Local 24hr or Local 12hr to display local time references Local 12hr will show current time using a traditional AM PM format Or 3 Select UTC to display universal time references also referred to as Greenwich or Zulu time Local Time Zone is used to define the current local time UTC date and time are calcu lated directly from the satellites signals and cannot be edited If you prefer to use local time you may designate an offset either Behind UTC or Ahead of UTC The offset is the difference in hours and minutes between local time and UTC time To enter the local time zone 1 Highlight the Local Time Zone field and press ENTER 2 Select the desired offset amount in hours and minutes using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 3 Highlight the offset direction field immediately to the right and press ENTER 4 Select Behind UTC or Ahead of UTC as appropriate and press ENTER Time displays the current time based on the settings made above and information provided by the satellites received Date displays the current date based on the settings made above and information provided by the satellites received Alarms Settings Setup Alarms Clock Alarm uses the internal clock to provide an Alarm Clock message at the time you set Units Timers Time Alarms Clock Alarm Off 00 0
74. he right for proper connections The male connector on the back of the GPS III Pilot is illustrated A cigarette lighter adapter is also available to power your GPS III Pilot without making permanent connections Power Additional cables are available to connect your GPS III Pilot to a PC compatible computers serial port PC Interface Cable or to connect to a second GPS III Pilot Data Cross Load Cable Contact your GARMIN deal er for any of these accessories gi Data In Data Out GPS III Pilot Connections from back of unit APPENDIX D The GPS III Pilot s antenna may be removed to allow attachment of an optional remote mounted antenna In some applications using a remote mounted antenna will dramatically increase the number of satellites received The GPS antenna should be mounted in a location which provides an unobstructed view of much of the sky A minimum of four satellites are needed to determine a three dimensional position Satellite coverage will vary throughout the day but may be checked at any time using the Satellite Status Page see page 27 If satellite reception is limited in your particular installation you may want to consider one of the following options Remote Suction Cup Mount allows you to mount the standard detachable antenna up to 6 feet away from the GPS III Pilot unit using a suction cup mount This mount should only be used inside a vehicle GA 26 Remote Antenna allows you to
75. ht the Heading field and press ENTER Enter the current aircraft heading and press ENTER 3 Highlight the True Airspeed field and press ENTER Enter the current true airspeed hi pt i and press ENTER If the true airspeed was previously determined on the Density Track log L Altitude page the calculated figure will automatically appear here as the default Trip Computer KAG Vertical Nay 4 The Head Tail Wind Wind From and Wind Speed figures will appear at the bottom EGB of the page Setup provides a group of pages to perform various system setup functions The Setup option uses file including selection of position format units of measure setting various alarms con tabs for quick selection review figuring the display and backlighting Each available page is denoted by a file tab of unit settings which identifies the function of that page To select a Setup option highlight the file tab for the desired function The information is automatically displayed when the file tab is highlighted 16 The file tab headings and setup functions for these pages are Simulator Enable Disable Settings for simulated track speed and altitude System Backlight timeout Battery type Display Contrast and lator System IMAA Timers Distance Speed Yerticol Speed Hautical Feet Hinute Headin Pressure Auto Mag E004 Inches Altitude Temperature Feet Fahrenheit Orientati
76. ialize your unit Copyright 1997 1999 GARMIH Corp 1 Press ENTER to acknowledge the message A window will appear prompting you to The Welcome Page is select an initialization method displayed when the GPS II 2 Use the rocker keypad to highlight Use Map and press ENTER Pilot is first turned on During 3 Use the rocker keypad to point the map cursor to your approximate location within at this time the receiver is con least 250 miles You may also wish to use the IN and OUT zoom keys to make iteasier to ducting a self test identify your approximate position 4 Press ENTER to select the position and begin searching for satellites GETTING STARTED Ta This usually provides a position fix in one minute You ll know you have a fix when the unit automatically transitions from the Satellite Page to the Map Page shown bottom left Your receiver is now ready to use Initialize LAKE sore Position LAKE ct tet ete the acker STATES AMERI kona point to nour ATLA opprozimate location and press EHTER To initialize the GPS III Pilot designate your approximate location directly on the map display Use the rocker keypad and IN OUT zoom keys to position the cursor on the map ae DIST TO MENT na GT paa KOJE a amp IME TO HERT ana Once the GPS III Pilot has a position fix it will automati cally transition from the Satellite Status Page to the M ap Page To turn the unit off 1 Press a
77. icant features of the track log in order to duplicate your path as closely as possible To gain the most benefit from the TracBack feature keep the following tips in mind Always clear the track log at the point you want to return to your home your home airport etc The Record Mode on the Track Log Setup Page must be set to Wrap or Fill e There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to create a TracBack route f there is not enough available memory to add more waypoints and create a TracBack route you will be alerted with a waypoint memory full message The receiver will use the available waypoints to create a route with an emphasis on the track log closest to the destination Also existing track log waypoints that are not contained in any route will be erased to free more memory The GPS III Pilot will create the new waypoints using the first available three digit number If the Track Log Setup Pages interval field is set to Time the route may not fol low your exact path Keep the interval field set to Resolution for best results f the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip TracBack will draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed f there are frequent changes in direction and distance in your track log 30 way points may not accurately depict your exact path The receiver will th
78. iew detailed information about an airspace alert 1 Press and hold the GOTO NRST key 2 Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to highlight the Airspaces tab 3 Use the UP DOWN keys to highlight the desired airspace if more than one is listed and press ENTER That it You ve covered the basics and you re ready to venture off on your own Operating the GPS III Pilot is just as simple as you ve seen here in the Simulator Tour but in real applications you won t need to change speed and track with the rocker keypad That all done automatically utilizing information from the GPS satellites as you move about Before ending the tour try a few experiments of your own such as going to the SIMUL8 waypoint or experimenting with the vertical navigation features see page 43 Use the Reference section of this manual for more ideas To end the Simulator Tour turn the GPS III Pilot off with the power key The GPS Ill Pilots Satellite Status Page provides a visual reference of various receiver functions including current satellite coverage receiver status battery level and position accuracy As the receiver locks onto satellites a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view with the appropriate satellite number 01 32 under neath each bar The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated e Hollow signal st
79. ing lake or golf course you ve never noticed before and decide 24 you would like to return to this place in your car How would you mark this spot moe aypoim The GPS III Pilots ENTER MARK key provides a simple way to mark your present position and save it as a waypoint To mark your present position CRTD 15 34 22 MHAR 99 EFS 000 70 00 ie eel 1 Press and hold the ENTER M ARK key The mark position page will appear with a default three digit name for the new waypoint in the upper left portion of the page Press and hold the EN TER 2 Let s call this location SIM UL8 To change the name highlight the waypoint name MARK key to aa your field at the top of the page and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the present position as a user new name UP DOWN to change the first character S RIGHT to move to the next waypoint character l and repeat Press and hold UP or DOWN to cycle through the charac ters more quickly Once the new name is spelled out press ENTER to accept it Waypoint Symbol Waypoint Name ial BXcolf Course Field SIMULE ER 0 Heliport CRTD 15 34 22 HAR 99 Waypoint Hunting Area Position ERG 000 10 00 Symbol Field to Information Coordinates Nod0 31 178 User waypoints can be 3 Now let s use a special symbol to identify the location Highlight the waypoint symbol assigned a custom symbol field immediately right of the name field and press ENTER Use UP DOWN on the maki
80. ion warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase GARMIN will at its sole option repair or replace any components which fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor The cus tomer is however responsible for any transportation costs This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER WARRAN TY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE INNO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTSIN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU To obtain warranty service call the GARMIN Customer Service department 913 397 8200 for a returned merchandise tracking number The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales
81. ip odometer trip timer and sunrise sunset times at Fag ERA 30 39 your current position User selectable means you can change them to display other iN S0 52583 39 53 58 3 Baraat navigation information We ll cover these fields more in the reference section Kusa Ar eSa Dt Below the user selectable data fields are additional data fields to display your Position Page showing current current position along with current time and date The current position readout can position in degrees minutes be in latitude longitude UTM UPS Maidenhead or one of several regional grids Nd seconds Current time and date can be in local time or UTC Coordinated Universal Time or Zulu time ped Track Compass Q Reset Max Speed Bg Trip Odometer Ta a i SPEED TRIP TIMER SUMRISE for Main Menu 140 19 03 06 Cad ee 120 9 02 20 39 aa The trip odometer trip timer N 3852 971 24 37 53 urrent Time i EEA and average speed readings Coordinates p and Date can all be reset from the Trip Position Page Computer option on the M ain Menu See page 75 GETTING STARTED Map Page 10 KOJE T201 et With the map oriented to Track Up the pointer always points up and the map rotates to your current direction of travel track N ote the north indicator on the map You can also select a full screen map from the M ap Page Options See page 37 The Map Page shows your movement using a real time track
82. is allows you to specify a starting location from which to search for satellites or to enable the AutoLocate feature and is useful if you have traveled over 500 miles with the receiver off This message will automatically appear when you first use your GPS III Pilot The prompt may also appear during nor mal use if the antenna Is shaded or the unit is used indoors Battery Level Indicator The Satellite Status Page also features a battery level indicator located to the left of the sky view which displays the strength of the unit batteries The battery indicator will not appear if the receiver is operating on external power A NOTE The battery level indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries NiCad and lithium batteries will display the battery level differently due to voltage differences To display battery level accurately select the appropriate type as described on page 79 The GPS III Pilot features an internal 10 year lithium battery that will maintain the units memory when the receiver is not running off batteries or external power Satellite Status Page Poor GPS Coverage means the receiver isn t tracking enough satellites for a position fix Check for obstructions including metal objects trees buildings etc Message Heed to Select Init Method to Acknowledge no aaa This message appears if a position fix cannot be deter mined after several minutes After acknowledging the mes sage select
83. itude encoding transponder is required Altitude Buffer expands the vertical range of an airspace providing an added margin of safety For example if the buffer is set at 500 feet and you are more than 500 feet above or below an airspace you will not be notified with an alert message If you are less than 500 feet from the floor ceiling limits of the airspace you will be notified with an alert message The default setting for the altitude buffer is 200 feet To turn an airspace alarm on or off and enter an altitude buffer 1 Highlight the desired airspace category or the Altitude Buffer field and press ENTER 2 For airspace alarms select On or Off and press ENTER 3 For the altitude buffer enter the desired buffer distance and press ENTER NOTE Alarms for prohibited areas are always on Disabling any of the above listed airspace categories only removes the alert The boundaries will still appear on the map display Airspace Settings cont The airspace alarms are designed to provide message alerts in several stages depending on whether you are projected to enter the airspace or are just in close proximity The alerts are Airspace Ahead Less Than 10 minutes occurs if your projected course will take you inside an airspace within the next ten minutes Message Airspace Near and Ahead is displayed when you are within two nautical miles of an airspace and your current course will take you inside the airspa
84. klight Batter Always On Alkaline Contrast Pizplo mo WU Landscape Hote Display Orientation can also be changed bu holding PAGE ot ang time You can adjust the screen con trast from the Satellite Status Page or from the System set tings Simulator System Units Time Backlight Always On Landscape e Portrait Hote Display Orientation can also be changed bu holding PAGE ot ang time Display orientation is adjustable by pressing holding the PAGE key or from the System settings 19 Setup Units 80 Simulator System Units Time Distance Speed Yertical Speed Hauticall Feet Hinute Ha Pressure A K 004 Inches A Metric Temperature i Fahrenheit Select nautical statute or metric units of measure from the Units settings Simulator System Units Time Distance Speed vertical Speed Hautical 2 Auto Mag The User Mag option allows you to define the magnetic variation for your area Auto Mag Var is the preferred set ting in most cases Units Settings Distance amp Speed lets you select the desired units of measure for distance and speed readouts in Nautical Statute or Metric terms Heading lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information You can select from Auto Mag Var True Grid and User Mag Var Auto Mag Var provides magnetic north heading references which are auto
85. l atten tion to operating the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident INTRODUCTION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications Furthermore there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment which can be determined by turn ing the affected equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit than the affected equipment Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified service technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The GPS III Pilot does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations INTRODUCTION Limited Warranty GARMIN Corporat
86. ld for the desired feature and press ENTER Select the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on screen or Off to never dis play and press ENTER Highlight the text field for the desired feature and press ENTER Select the text size for the desired feature or None to disable text and press ENTER The Zoom setting allows you to define the maximum scale 6 For airspace boundaries highways roads railroad lines metro areas track log data at which the feature will active route lines and lat long grid select the appropriate tab per the chart on page appear Once selected that 38 and press ENTER Highlight the zoom field for the desired feature and press ENTER feature will appear at the 1 Select the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on screen or select Off to never display the feature Press ENTER to accept the settings ee aan scale settings HSI Page This example shows the air craft heading parallel to the desired course with the air craft right of course more than 0 5 nm When off course beyond the limits of the CDI scale the D bar will appear in gray and stay at the edge of the scale until your off course error is less than the limits of 40 the scale Desired Course Bug Indicator Pointer Compass Card TO FROM Track Indicator D bar CDI Scale Setting part of CDI The primary navigation page the HSI Page also provides graphic s
87. light the Orientation field and press ENTER Select North Up to fix the grien top of the map display to a north heading Select Track Up to adjust the top of the ngg auto Course Up map display to your current track heading Select DTK Up to fix the top of the map Ga in display to your desired course Press ENTER to accept the selected option REV ga 3 To enable disable automatic zoom select the M ap tab if not already selected high light the Auto Zoom field and press ENTER Select On or Off to enable or disable automatic zoom Press ENTER to accept the selected option The automatic zoom fea ture will automatically adjust the map scale from 80 nm through each lower scale stop Select the North Up option to keep the top of the map display fixed on North Track ping at 800 ft as you approach your destination waypoint Up will cause the map to rotate so the top of the map is 4 To enable disable all land data or aviation data select the M ap tab if not already the direction you re heading selected and press ENTER Highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER Select On or Off to enable or disable all land data Press ENTER to accept selected option 5 For airports navaids active route waypoints user waypoints state provincial bound aries rivers lakes and cities select the appropriate tab per the chart on page 38 and press ENTER Highlight the zoom fie
88. log an electronic breadcrumb trail that appears directly on the map as you re traveling and your present position as an airplane icon in the center of the map The Map Page also shows any nearby airspace boundaries lakes rivers highways and towns The map scale is shown in the lower left hand corner of the map Use the zoom keys IN and OUT to adjust the map to the desired scale To change the map scale 1 Press the IN zoom key to select a smaller scale and more detail for a smaller area 2 Press the OUT zoom key to select a larger scale and display a larger area The map can be oriented with the top of the page always pointing north oriented along your desired course or it can automatically rotate to keep your current direction of travel track at the top of the screen North Up is the default setting Nearby airports VORs N DBs intersections and user waypoints are depicted on the map each with its own unique symbol with the identifier listed directly above the waypoints symbol We ll cover more about the GPS III Pilots waypoint features and the Map Page in the reference section of this manual Nearby Navaid 140 Data Fields Intersection Sg pe Present Position ea Map Page The GPS III Pilot features two different navigation pages HSI horizontal situation indicator and Highway The HSI Page is first The HSI Page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint and will likely become your primar
89. ly moving That s how it would look in actual use as well The background map information airports navaids and air space boundaries will move across the screen while your current position remains fixed in the center SIMULATOR TOUR Going to the Waypoint GOTO KATH Recent User Spell n Find Facilit pomen co Cit APPLETON WI To select a GOTO destination from the map highlight the desired waypoint press GOTO NRST and then ENTER Once the GOTO destination is selected a course line appears on the map display and the map re centers itself around your Current position 21 HSI Page 22 SIMULATOR TOUR 7 a l From the HSI Page you can increase decrease the simulated speed using the UP DOWN keys on the rocker keypad To move off course in simula tor mode use the LEFT RIGHT rocker keypad keys The other primary navigation screens are the HSI and Highway pages with the HSI Page appearing first in the sequence of main pages To view the HSI Page press PAGE TO FROM Indicator Pointer Desired Course Bug Indicator D bar and CDI Scale Compass Card Track The HSI Page provides graphic steering guidance to your destination waypoint The page features a graphic HSI horizontal situation indicator including a rotating compass card that shows your course over ground track while you re moving a course pointer and CDI course deviation indicator which indicate the
90. matically determined from your current position True provides headings based upon a true north reference Grid provides headings based on a grid north reference and is used in conjunction with the grid posi tion formats described on page 84 User Mag Var allows you to specify the magnetic variation at your current position and provides magnetic north heading references based upon the variation you enter Altitude lets you select altitude readouts in Feet or Meters Vertical Speed lets you select a vertical speed in Feet Minute or Meters Minute Pressure lets you select altimeter settings barometric pressure in Inches or Millibars Temperature lets you select temperature readouts in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius To select a units setting 1 Highlight the desired field and press ENTER to display the available options 2 Select the desired option and press ENTER 3 If User Mag Var is selected in the Heading field highlight the heading reference field immed lately to the right and press ENTER Enter the magnetic variation at your current position using the rocker keypad and press ENTER WARNING If User Mag Var is selected you must periodically update the magnetic varia tion as your position changes Using this setting the GPS III Pilot will not automatically cal culate and update the magnetic variation at your present position Failure to update this se
91. message appears approximately one minute prior to a turn that requires a bank angle in excess of 25 degrees in order to stay on course Stored Data Lost All waypoints routes time and almanac data have been lost due to battery failure or the receiver s memory has been cleared Timer Expired The countdown timer has expired Track Memory Full Track log memory consisting of approximately 1900 track points is full Delete the track log data to make room for new entries or select the Wrap recording option Waypoint Memory Full You have used all 500 waypoints in memory Delete unwanted waypoints to make room for new entries Waypoint Already Exists The name you are entering already exists in the GPS III Pilot s memory The following are the map datums available for the GPS III Pilot Menu Page abbreviations are listed first followed by the corresponding map datum name and area The default map datum for the GPS III Pilot is WGS 84 Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD 70 Anna 1 Ast 65 ARC 1950 ARC 1960 Ascnsn Isld 58 Astro B4 Sorol Astro Bcn E Astro Dos 71 4 Astr Stn 52 Astrln Geod 66 Astrln Geod 84 Bellevue IGN Bermuda 1957 Bogata Observ Campo Inchspe Canton Ast 66 Cape Cape Canavrl Adindan Ethiopia Mali Senegal Sudan Afgooye Somalia AIN EL ANBD 1970 Bahrain Island Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro 65 Cocos Isl ARC 1950 Botswana Lesotho Malawi Swaziland Zaire Zambia
92. mount an amplified antenna outside the vehicle up to 8 feet away using supplied magnetic or suction cup mounts Trunk lip and permanent flange mounts are also available GA 56 Low Profile Antenna allows you to permanently mount an amplified antenna outside the aircraft with a feed cable up to 60 feet in length 92 To remove the attached antenna 1 Rotate the antenna toward the rear of the unit as shown Note The antenna can only be removed or installed in this position 2 Pull the antenna gently away from the unit 3 To install an optional external antenna mate the BNC connector notches with the mounting posts and turn the knurled knob one quarter turn Clockwise The GPS III Pilot uses an on screen message indicator to alert you to important information W henever the message appears press ENTER to acknowledge the mes APPENDIX E M essages sage and return to the previous page you were viewing Messages are provided for system status waypoint route editing battery condition etc For your safety pay careful attention to all messages Airspace Ahead Less Than 10 minutes Your projected course and current altitude will place you within an airspace in less than 10 minutes based on your current track and speed Airspace Near and Ahead Your present position is within 2 nm of an airspace and you are projected to enter the airspace based on your cur rent track speed and altitude Alarm Clock
93. n be used anywhere on the map If nothing currently exists at the map pointer position a new waypoint called MAP will be created at the pointer location before the GOTO is initiated To cancel the pan function and re center the map on your position 1 Press the QUIT key Many features of the GPS III Pilot are menu driven Each of the main pages has an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Map Page Options press MENU with the Map Page dis played The following options are available Data Fields Off allows you to select between a full screen map display or the default map display with data window If the data fields are off Data Fields On will appear as an option instead To turn the data fields off or on highlight Data Fields Off or Data Fields On and press ENTER Change fields allows you to choose the data displayed on four user selectable data fields There are twenty eight available data types including Average AVG Speed Bearing Distance ETA to Destination DEST Speed Time to Destination Track and a Trip Odometer See page 98 for descriptions of navigation terms To change a data field 1 Highlight Change Fields and press ENTER 2 Highlight the data field you wish to change and press ENTER 3 Select the type of data you want to appear on
94. na 57 58 Marking aaan 24 55 Naming oeaan 24 55 58 Nearest maaawa 25 48 51 64 CDNOHS PAGE PR PETOT 57 Reference aa 57 Renaming cece eens 58 REVIEWING cece eee 48 73 User Defined 55 57 Waypoint Definition Page 48 58 Waypoint List Page 13 Wiring Installation 91 Z Zoom In Out 10 19 35 40 Zoom KEYS a aka NP dt 2 35 IE GARM l N 1997 1999 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe KS 66062 USA GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey S051 9AQ UK GARMIN Asia Corp 3F No 1 Lane 45 Pao Hsing Road Hsin Tien Taipei Taiwan R O C Web Site Address www garmin com Part Number 190 00127 00 Rev B
95. nd Tobago South Asia Singapore Southeast Base Porto Santo and Madiera Islands SW Base Timbalai 1948 Tokyo Tristan Ast 68 Viti Levu 1916 Wake Eniwetok WGS 72 WGS 84 Zanderij APPENDIX F Southwest Base Faial Graciosa Pico Sao Jorge and Terceira Islands Azores Timbalai 1948 Brunei and E Malaysia Sarawak and Sabah Tokyo Japan Korea Okinawa Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha Viti Levu 1916 Viti Levu Fiji Islands Wake Eniwetok Marshall Isl World Geodetic System 1972 World Geodetic System 1984 Zanderij Surinam 97 APPENDIX G Navigation Terms Altitude Height above mean sea level MSL Avg Speed The average of all second by second speed readings since last reset Bearing BRG The compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint Course The desired course between the active from and to waypoints Distance Dist The great circle distance from present position to a destination waypoint Dist to Dest The great circle distance from present position to a GOTO destination or the final waypoint in a route Dist to Next The great circle distance from present position to a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route ETA Estimate Time of Arrival The estimated time you will reach your destination waypoint based on current speed and track ETA at Dest The estimated time you will reach aGOTO destina
96. nd hold the red power key for one second Troubleshooting If you have trouble initializing or getting a position fix check the following Does the receiver have a clear view of the sky If there are large buildings or mountains or if there is heavy tree cover the receiv er may not be receiving enough satellite signals to calculate a fix Also if you re using the GPS III Pilot inside the cockpit make sure the unit is placed so that it has the clearest possible view of the sky Your GPS will only be able to detect satel lites that it can see through your vehicles windshield Depending on the slope of glass or the overall surface area it may be necessary to remote mount an anten na inside the cockpit or install an outside antenna Contact your local GARMIN dealer and inquire about the GA 26 Remote Antenna part number 010 10052 02 or the GA 56 Low Profile Antenna part number 010 10040 01 e Have you selected the right area when initializing Check for the correct approximate position on the Map Page press PAGE until the Map Page appears see pages 7 and 10 or reselect your approximate location to restart the initialization e Have you moved more than 500 miles from the last calculated position with the receiver off Reinitialize the receiver by selecting your approximate position on the map or select AutoLocate from the Satellite Status Page Options see page 31 Active Goto DIET TO HEST Highway Page
97. next waypoint in a route in hours minutes or minutes seconds The pointer at the bottom of the page also shows the bearing to your destination relative to your current track If the pointer points straight ahead you re heading directly to your destination Track Compass Distance to Ba Tao Destination or Next 99 di Route Waypoint fe pst NG POINTER Pointer Highway Display t Bearing to Highway Page Destination The GPS III Pilots Main Menu provides access to an additional set of pages that Main M are used to create or edit waypoints create routes review track log or trip information configure the vertical navigation features perform E6B calculations or make changes to system settings These seven menu items are divided into categories by function The waypoint and route management features of the Main Menu are described in more detail in the Reference section of this manual Lets take a look at the Main Menu and one of its options To view the Main Menu 1 Press the MENU key twice To select an item from the Main Menu 1 Highlight the desired item using the rocker keypad and press ENTER 2 To return to the Main Menu press QUIT The Setup option provides a list of choices presented as a series of file tabs to perform various configuration settings including system settings selection of position format and units of measure time display setting various alarms enabling the built in simulator fe
98. ng It easy to identify the rocker keypad to select the Information icon and press ENTER Kaypont omine Map Fage 4 To save the new waypoint highlight DONE with the rocker keypad and press ENTER Suppose another thirty minutes into your flight you experience an emergency and N AA need to find a place to land Or you Just want to stop for a break at a nearby airport or top off the tanks A list of the nine nearest airports within 200 miles of your present position is just a keystroke away Instantly you can select an airport from the list and Airports VORs HDBs Ints Use Distance designate it as your destination waypoint Or you can review all the available Jeppesen 319 data for that particular airport Lets take a look at the closest airports in your area rel To view the nine nearest airports ret 1 Press and hold the GOTO NRST key The Nearest Page will appear 2 Using the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad select the Airports tab to see up to nine nearest airports along with bearing and distance to each Press and hold the GOTO NRST key to view the Nearest Page Select the Airports file To GOTO a nearest airport tab to see the nine nearest 1 Using the UP DOWN keys on the rocker keypad highlight the desired airport airports 2 Press GOTO NRST followed by ENTER to designate the airport as your destination To view the Jeppesen data for a nearest airport 1 Using the UP DOWN keys on th
99. ns for a communication frequency 1 Highlight the desired frequency one with a type that s followed by and press ENTER An information page will appear with additional data about the frequency 2 Press QUIT to return to the Communication Information Page Airpart Runway Comm VOR HDE Int 4 The Runway Information Page allows you to view the runways and the surrounding area Select the runway desig nation field to view data for additional runways Airport Runway BEEN YOR HE Int 4 ATIS 120 75 121 90 Frequency Taxi Cirnc 121 904 Restrictions The Airport Communication Information Page shows the radio frequencies for the selected airport Any frequen cies with restrictions are denoted by an asterisk after the frequency type Grad 121 206 Waypoint Information Pages 51 Waypoint Information Pages 52 Airport Runway Comm YOR HDE Int 4 High Altitude 113 807 Ws TACAH ALASKA BIORKA ISLAND SITKA AK H 56 51 564 H135 33 083 The VOR Information Page provides complete information about the selected VOR including facility name city frequency and designation for co located DME or TACAN Airpart Runway Comm YOR HOE Int 46 50 742 H H09221 301 Both the NDB and VOR Information Pages provide WX indications if the select ed facility broadcasts weather information VOR Information Page The VOR Informati
100. nter ARTCC points of communication along with associated frequency s is avail able from the Nearest Page as well When an airspace alert is provided the Nearest Page will even provide additional detail about the airspace Nearest information is selected by choosing the appropriate file tab based upon the desired information The following table lists the file tabs and information available under each tab The Nearest Page organizes the nine nearest with identifier bearing to and distance nearest airports navaids FSS center and airspace informa VORs nine nearest with identifier bearing to and distance tion by file tab headings N DBs nine nearest with identifier bearing to and distance Select the appropriate tab for nine nearest with identifier bearing to and distance the desired information User W pts nine nearest with name bearing to and distance C0 FSS IE ARTCC ive nearest with bearing to distance and frequency s JOHNSON CO EXECUTIVE HEW CENTURY AIRCEHTER 01 17 ahead 4 2 nm away FSS five nearest with bearing to distance freq s and VOR for duplex operations Airspaces up to three depending on number of alerts provided ka with type controlling agency frequency s and floor Nearest airspace information celling altitude limits is available on the Nearest To view the Nearest Page a ail 1 Press and hold the GOTO NRST key 2 Select the desired information by highlighting the appropriate ta
101. nu Track Log Trip Computer Vertical Hay E B The GPS III Pilots Main Menu provides access to the waypoint route track log trip planning and setup features of the receiver The Main Menu can be accessed at any eal time using the MENU key Press MENU twice to display To display the Main Menu press the MENU key twice the Main Menu The 7 menu options are divided into categories by function waypoints routes track log trip computer vertical navigation E6B and system setups To select an option from the Main Menu highlight the desired item and press ENTER Waypoints Routes The following menu options are available rack Loc Waypoints allows you to review database information and create edit delete Trip Computer user waypoints See pages 48 52 and pages 55 59 A Routes allows you to create edit activate or delete routes See pages 66 70 Setup Track Log lets you specify whether or not to record a track log an electronic Select the desired menu option breadcrumb trail recording of your path and defines how it is recorded This by highlighting it with the submenu page also provides an indicator of the percentage of track memory used Focker keypad and pressing and options to clear the track memory or start a TracBack route See pages 64 65 ENTER for TracBack information B 14 Track Log Memory Used Record Hode eiz Gill In Off np I al All pg Fill will record track
102. nutes depending on the satellites currently in view Acquiring the receiver is collecting data from available satellites but has not collected enough data to calculate a position fix 3D Navigation means the 2D Navigation at least three satellites with good geometry have been locked a i has eels onto and a 2 dimensional position fix latitude and longitude is being calculat a horizontal and vertical posi ed 2D Diff will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode tion latitude longitude and a ag altitude The receiver is 3D Navigation at least four satellites with good geometry have been locked ready for navigation onto and your position is now being calculated in latitude longitude and alti tude 3D Diff will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode 28 Poor GPS Coverage the receiver isn t tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix due to bad satellite geometry Not Usable the receiver is unusable possibly due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite conditions Turn the unit off and back on to reset and reinitial ize the receiver if necessary Simulating Nav the receiver is in simulator mode Need to Select Initialization Prompt If no satellites are received for several minutes or an insufficient number of satel lites are received to determine a position fix a message will appear prompting you to initialize the receiver see page 5 Th
103. o make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes March 1999 Part 190 00127 00 Rev B Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION Thank You About This Manual Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPS III Pilot the smallest easiest to use GPS navigator for today s sophisticated aviator The GPS III Pilot represents GARMIN 5 continuing commitment to provide a quality air borne navigation system in a versatile and user friendly flexible design you ll enjoy for years To get the most from your new GPS take the time to read through this owners manual in order to understand the operating features of the GPS III Pilot This manual is organized into three sections for your convenience Section One Getting Started introduces you to the basic features of the unit and provides a quick start orientation to the GPS III Pilot Section Two Simulator Tour provides a step by step lesson in how your new GPS III Pilot would oper ate in actual flight by utilizing the built in simulator mode Section Three Reference provides details about the advanced features and operations of the GPS III Pilot by topic Before getting started with your GPS check to see that your GARMIN GPS III Pilot package includes the following items If you are missing any parts please contact your dealer immediately Standard Package GPS III Pilot Unit with Detachable Antenna Wrist Strap GPS III Pilot Owners Manual e
104. ocker keypad to move the cursor try following a highway or other fea ture near your position Simply press and hold one side of the rocker keypad to move more quickly Notice how a data field appears above the map showing the bearing and distance from present position to the cursor along with the latitude Use the rocker keypad to pan longitude of the cursor to other areas on the m irecti BN a GUO 2 Using the rocker keypad continue moving the cursor in any direction until you find display When panning an an airport or navaid Once you find one place the cursor over that waypoint so that on screen Cursor appears for its identifier is highlighted reference 3 Press ENTER to view the database information for the selected waypoint If an air an EE port is selected use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to select between T 0 0 Airport Runway and Comm information pages i DIET TO MEXT isi 1st Shc File Tabs for Airport Runway Comm OR HDE Int Waypoint E S other info types Symbol Field Place the cursor over an on Waypoint Waypoint Position screen airport or navaid to Identifier Field No8831 165 highlight the item then press ENTER to view database Ka AE information for the selected 4 When finished reviewing the information press QUIT to return to the Map Page Pressing QUIT a second time will end the panning operation and return the map to 20 item your present positi
105. omment as needed u120 14 E7 To edit the user waypoint comment The default waypoint com 1 Highlight the waypoint comment field and press ENTER ment is the time and date the waypoint was created You 2 Use the rocker keypad to enter the desired comment and press ENTER can enter your own comment To edit the user waypoint position using the rocker keypad 1 Highlight the waypoint coordinates field to change the position coordinates or highlight the reference waypoint name bearing or distance fields to change the reference waypoint information Press ENTER to begin editing Waypoint Edit 2 Use the rocker keypad to enter the new information Press ENTER to accept the new information A user waypoints position may also be edited graphically using the map display To move a waypoint s position on the map display Edit a user waypoint s position by entering the new 1 From the Waypoint Edit Page press MENU to display the Waypoint Edit Options position coordinates directly over the old position 2 Use the rocker keypad to select Show Map and press ENTER 3 Press MENU to display an options window Select Move Wpt and press ENTER 59 4 Use the rocker keypad to select the new location for the waypoint and press ENTER Waypoint Options 60 Display Options fF Average Position fF 3 3 Delete Waypoint A HERO for Main Menu Show Map allows you to view the area around the user waypoint s positi
106. on GOLF Display Options E Symbol 2 Cmnt ene Til Symbol Only H 33 Display Options lets you determine what user way point information will appear on the map display The Waypoint Edit Page features additional options besides the Show Map option described in the previous steps Waypoint Edit Options allow you to delete user way points define how auser waypoint will appear on the map display or average the way point position to improve accuracy To display the Waypoint Edit Options press MENU with the Waypoint Edit Page displayed The following options are available Show Map allows you to view the area surrounding the selected waypoints position While viewing the map display you can also use the IN and OUT zoom keys to see additional detail Delete Waypoint allows you to remove the selected user waypoint from memory To delete a waypoint 1 Highlight Delete Waypoint and press ENTER A confirmation screen is displayed 2 ENTER to delete or QUIT to cancel Display O ptions lets you select how the highlighted user waypoint will appear on the map display Options are provided to show symbol amp name symbol amp comment or symbol only To change the display options for a user waypoint 1 Highlight Display Options and press ENTER 2 Highlight the desired option and press ENTER Average Position allows you to average position samples over time to improve the accuracy of
107. on Units Units of measure settings for Distance amp Speed Heading Altitude Pressure and Temperature Timers Count up down User Timer Battery Timer and To display the desired infor usage timers for current day and since new mation highlight the appro Time Formats for local 24 hour local 12 hour AM PM or priate file tab UTC Difference setting from UTC to local time Alarms Alarm Clock Arrival Alarm Off Course Alarm Airspace Airspace alarms for Class B Class C Class D s Ey a ilator System Units Timers 4 Restricted Areas MO As Other SUAs and Mode C stones noes vertical Speed Nautical ee inute Veils Altitude buffer above below airspace limits BONI PEER i 7 P Auto Hag E004 Finches N earest Runway surface type and Minimum Runway Altitude Temperature R Feet Fahrenheit Length for nearest airport search Position Position Format latitude longitude UTM UPS Once the desired information Maidenhead regional grids Map Datum selection is selected use the UP Interface Format NMEA RTCM GARMIN proprietary DOWN keys on the rocker Mode setting for use with PC or a second unit keypad to select the desired Item on the page The following pages describe in more detail the available settings for each Setup file tab item H Setup Simulator Simulator Settings Mode lets you turn the built in simulator on or off Entire System Units Time To enable disable the built in simula
108. on For now we ll stay in panning mode and leave the selected waypoint highlighted on the map Now that we ve seen how to find waypoints on the map and view information about them let s see how the GPS III Pilot is used to navigate to the waypoint we just selected Keep in mind that the cursor can also be used to GOTO any point on the map even without a waypoint already at that location by simply panning to a location and pressing GOTO NRST A waypoint named MAP is automatically created We wont try that here but you might want to experiment with this procedure at the end of the Simulator Tour To select the highlighted waypoint as a GOTO destination press GOTO NRST and ENTER Notice that a course line appears on the map display showing the way to our destination panning mode is automatically cancelled and the map re centers itself around your present position Now that we have our destination selected its about time we get started so lets plug a speed into this simulator to animate the displays To enter a simulated speed and animate the displays 1 Press PAGE repeatedly until the HSI Page appears see page 22 2 Enter a simulated speed of 100 knots using the rocker keypad Press UP on the rock er keypad repeatedly to select 100 The speed readout is on the upper right corner of the HSI Page 3 Press PAGE or QUIT repeatedly to return to the M ap Page Notice the information on the map display is slow
109. on Page displays the identifier facility name city name region country position and frequency for the selected VOR The facility type ter minal low altitude or high altitude is also indicated If DME or TACAN equipment is co located at the site it will be indicated next to the transmitting frequency Likewise if the facility broadcasts weather information WX will appear next to the transmitting frequency Position information will be in the format specified on the Setup pages see page 86 NDB Information Page The NDB Information Page displays the identifier facility name city name region country position and frequency for the selected NDB If the facility broadcasts weather information it will be indicated by a WX appearing next to the transmitting frequency Intersection Information Page The Intersection Information Page displays the identifier position region and country for the selected intersection The page also shows the bearing and distance to the nearest VOR facility NOTE The VOR displayed is simply the nearest facility and may not be the facility used to define the intersection In addition to being used to define a GOTO destination the GPS III Pilots GOTO NRST key can also be used to view detailed information on the nine nearest airports VORs NDBs intersections and user waypoints within 200 miles of your pre sent position Information regarding the five nearest FSS flight service station and ce
110. onding page to your prefer ences and or select special features which specifically relate to that page To display the Highway Page Options press MENU with the Highway ri aha Page displayed peo Change Fields The following options are available Pestre Defaults fE for Main Menu Sign Posts Off removes the waypoint markers from the highway display If Sign Posts Off is selected Sign Posts On will appear as an option instead To remove or display waypoint markers on the highway highlight Sign Posts Off or Sign Posts On and press ENTER Change Fields allows you to choose the data displayed on four user selectable data fields There are twenty seven available data types including Average AVG Speed Bearing Distance ETA at Destination DEST Speed Time to Destination DEST Track a Trip Odometer and a bearing pointer See page 98 for descrip tions of navigation terms To change a data field 1 Highlight Change Fields and press ENTER The Highway Page Options let you configure the Highway Page to your preferences 2 Highlight the data field you wish to change and press ENTER Change Fields allows you to choose the type of data to dis 3 Select the type of data you want to appear on this field and press ENTER Restore Defaults resets all data fields to the factory default settings play on four user selectable To restore the factory default settings highligh
111. ourse VMG Velocity Made Good The speed you are closing in on a destina tion along a desired course Also referred to as the vector velocity to your destination VS to Target The vertical speed required to descend from current alti tude and position to the target altitude at the point specified in the Vertical N av settings APPENDIX G Navigation Terms Vertical Navigation gt TARGET ALTITUDE Y AIRPORT DISTANCE TO TARGET NORTH baa 99 APPENDIX H A Active Route Options 68 72 Active Route Page 16 70 72 Active Waypoints 48 Airports Nearest ANG 25 aNG sapag ack bated In 26 Airspace cava ends cud heie 26 84 PIGS errearen punerea 83 Altitude Entry 008 32 Antenna Removing 92 Arrival Alarm eee eee 83 AutoLocate Mode 6 28 AULOLOON Kama eine enna ee 38 Averaging Positions 33 55 60 Averaging Speed 32 B Backlight Timer 79 Backlighting On Off 30 Battery Installation Replacement 3 Battery Level Indicator 8 29 69 100 Battery Type ccc ees 3 Beacon Receiver Setup 87 BEING kaa pads weaves na 98 Bearing Pointer 46 Big Numbers 00e00ees l1 Bug Indicator 22 40 C Cancel GOTO ca aaa aasa kaa 16 6c ji AA been cena ii Cities on Map aka mak scenes 39 CORAL a oa BAN a ca 8 27 COWS ct ai
112. oute Remove nt 1 From the Route List highlight the route you wish to edit and press ENTER The Route bosh Review Wet Edit Page appears for the selected route Deles Bibe Tra RENO for Main Menu 2 To change a route waypoint highlight the waypoint you wish to change and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint and press ENTER The Route Options allow for 3 To review the information for a route waypoint highlight the desired waypoint and easy editing of an existing press MENU A pop up menu appears with additional options Highlight Review W pt route and press ENTER to display the Waypoint Definition Page for the selected waypoint 4 To insert a waypoint in the route highlight the waypoint that will immediately follow the new route waypoint and press MENU A pop up menu appears with additional options Highlight Insert W pt and press ENTER to display a blank line for the new waypoint KIXD KOSH Route Enter the name of the new waypoint and press ENTER Waypoint 4 Distance Plan KIXD 0 007 HATE 234 5 To delete a waypoint from the route highlight the waypoint you wish to delete and KOSH app press MENU Highlight Remove W pt on the pop up menu and press ENTER To edit a route from the map display 1 Follow step 1 above to select the Route Edit Page press MENU andselect Show Map To edit a route highlight the route waypoint which is affected by the change If 2 To insert a ne
113. ow 2 Press GOTO NRST and then ENTER to navigate to the selected location To GOTO a listed waypoint on the Nearest Page 1 Press and hold the GOTO NRST key to display the Nearest Page 2 Use the rocker keypad to select a tab for the desired waypoint category e g Airport 3 Use the rocker keypad to highlight the desired waypoint press GOTO NRST and ENTER Once the GOTO destination is selected use the Map Page HSI Page and or Highway Page to keep track of your progress as you head toward your destination GETTING STARTED GOTO a KYKN Recent User Spell n Find To select the GOTO destina tion from a list of all user waypoints or from a list of recently used waypoints select the User or Recent tabs Airports YORs NDBs Ints Use Distance KGYH 125 To GOTO one of the listed Nearest Waypoints highlight the desired waypoint press GOTO NRST and then ENTER 1 GETTING STARTED Cancel GOTO Active Rout To cancel the current GOTO destination simply select another destination If no destination is currently desired or you want to resume a previously selected route the GOTO operation may be cancelled from the GOTO Options Page ao cost lg To cancel the current GOTO destination L Back aian 1 Press GOTO aian Main Menu 2 Press M EN U 3 Highlight Cancel GOTO and press ENTER To cancel the current GOTO eae Active Route Page destination select Cancel ee a l l l
114. pad to adjust the screen contrast Press ENTER to save the setting 2 You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are being blocked and whether you have a current position fix indicated by 2D Navigation or 3D Navigation in the status field You can also set the sky view to a Track Up config uration causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading W hen the receiver is looking for a particular satellite the corresponding signal strength bar will be blank and the sky view indicator will not be highlighted Once the receiver has found the satellite a hollow signal strength bar will appear indicat ing that the satellite has been found and the receiver is collecting data from it The 2D Navigation means the satellite number on the sky view will appear highlighted As soon as the GPS III Pilot GPS III Pilot has determined a has collected the necessary data to calculate a fix the status field will indicate a 2D horizontal position latitude or 3D status For 2D you may need to enter your altitude See page 32 longitude but is unable to Receiver Status Sees Receiver status is indicated at the top left of the page The status will be shown as one of the following conditions Searching the GPS III Pilot is looking for any available satellites in view AutoLocate the GPS III Pilot is initializing and collecting new almanac data This process can take up to 5 mi
115. r points straight ahead you are heading directly to your destination If the bearing pointer points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up then continue in that direction The graphic heading compass at the top of the page indicates the direction you are moving track Directly below the heading compass the highway display provides visual guidance to the destination waypoint and keeps you on your intended course line Your course is represented by the center line down the middle of the graphic highway As you head toward your destination the highway perspective will move to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course If you are navigating a route the highway display will show each route way point in sequence with the route course indicated by a black highway Nearby airports not in the route will also be displayed Five available scale settings allow you to zoom in or out on the highway display for a smaller or larger view The current scale setting ranging from 1X to 16X appears on the lower right corner of the highway display To zoom in or out on the highway display 1 Press the IN zoom key to decrease the scale and show a smaller view area 2 Press the OUT zoom key to increase the scale and show a larger view area Many features of the GPS III Pilot are menu driven Each of the main pages has an options menu allowing you to custom tailor the corresp
116. rength bars the receiver has found the satellite s and is collecting data Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite s is ready for use Each satellite has a 30 second data transmission that must be collected hollow bar status before that satellite may be used for navigation solid bar status Once a fix has been calculated the GPS III Pilot will then update your position track and speed by selecting and using the best satellites in view You can also access the GPS III Pilots contrast feature from this page To adjust the screen contrast 1 Press LEFT or RIGHT on the rocker keypad to adjust the level of contrast and press ENTER to save the new contrast setting Sky View and Signal Strength Bars The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver whether or not they are being used to calculate a position fix and the signal quality The satellite sky view shows a bird s eye view of the position of each available satellite relative to the units last known position The outer circle rep resents the horizon north up the inner circle 45 above the horizon and the center point directly overhead Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page shows where the satellites are and how strong the signal is from each one A solid signal bar means the satellite is Ke Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker key
117. rom an existing reference waypoint Speed The current velocity at which you are travelling relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground speed Time To The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route Also referred to as estimated time enroute Time to Dest The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destina tion or the final waypoint in a route Time to Next The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destina tion or the next waypoint in a route Time to VNv Prior to reaching the initial descent point Time to VNv indicates the time it will take to reach the initial Vertical Nav descent point After passing the initial descent point Time to VNv indicates the time to reach the target altitude at the point specified in the Vertical Nav settings To Course The recommended direction to steer in order to reduce course error or stay on course Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the desired course and proceed along your route Track The direction of movement relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground track Trip Odometer A running tally of distance travelled since last reset Also see Odometer Turn The angle difference between the bearing to your destination and your current track L indicates you should turn left R indicates you should turn right The degrees indicate the angle you are off c
118. rself To protect your GPS III Pilot keep it in its carrying case optional accessory when not in use and never allow gasoline or other solvents to come into contact with the case To clean the case and lens use a soft cloth and a household window cleaner Specifications PHYSICAL Position Accuracy 1 5 meters 3 15 ft with DGPS Case Fully gasketed high impact plastic alloy corrections waterproof to IPX7 standards 15 meters 49 ft RMS Size 6 15 H x 2 W x 1 23 D 15 6 x 5 1 x 1 23 cm Velocity Accuracy 0 1 knot RMS steady state Weight Approx 9 ounces 255g w batteries Dynamics Performs to specification to 695 Temperature Range 5 to 1582F 15 to 70 C Interfaces NMEA 183 RTCM in for DGPS corrections Memory Back Up Internal Lithium Battery Aviation in and RS 232 for PC interface PERFORMANCE Antenna Detachable with standard BNC connector Receiver Differential ready PhaseTracl2 POWER Acquisition Time Approx 15 seconds warm start Input Four 1 5 volt AA batteries or 10 32 VDC external Approx 45 seconds EZinit cold start Power Consumption 0 5 watts max Approx 5 minutes AutoLocate Battery Life Up to 24 hours t Update Rate 1 second continuous Specifications subject to change without notice With optional GARMIN Differential GPS DGPS Beacon Receiver Input Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability Program t Alkaline batteries lose a signifi
119. s GOTO NRST followed by ENTER to begin navigating To GOTO any position on the map display 1 Use the rocker keypad to place the crosshair on any position you wish to navigate to 2 Press GOTO NRST to create a waypoint called MAP at the crosshair position Each time you perform this step it will overwrite any previously created MAP waypoint 3 Press ENTER to being navigating To select a GOTO waypoint by facility name or city applicable to airports VORs and NDBs only 1 Press GOTO NRST and select the Spell n Find tab as described on the previous page 2 Highlight the facility name or city name field as desired and press ENTER 3 Use the rocker keypad to enter the facility name city As you enter the first few char acters the GPS III Pilot s Spell n Find feature will scroll through the database display ing any waypoints which match the letters you have entered When searching by city name there may be mulitiple waypoints for the same city Continue scrolling with the UP DOWN portion of the rocker keypad to scroll through these entries 4 When the desired waypoint appears press ENTER GOTO Options are also provided to initiate a TracBack route or to cancel the current GOTO destination To display the GOTO Options press MENU immediately after pressing GOTO NRST The following options are available TracBack allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the r
120. s the GPS III Pilot you wish to use To enter a custom route name this route for navigation 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above to display the Route List guidance 2 Highlight the desired route and press ENTER to display the Route Edit Page 3 Highlight the route name field top line and press ENTER to begin editing 4 Use the rocker keypad to enter the desired name and press ENTER when finished Recent User Spell Find Facilit TAOS When a route is highlighted on the Route List additional functions are available TUTA from the Route Options TAOS NH m Na Pa the Route Options press MENU with the Route List Selecting a GOTO destination pie along the current route will The following Route Options are available take you directly to that way New Route allows you to create a new route as described on page 66 point then continue with the Activate allows you to navigate the route in the same sequence it was original emainder of the route ly created as described above 67 Route Options 68 Copy allows you to make a duplicate of a route before making editing changes KCS Hew Foute KIXD Activate Delete Route TRAC Delete All END for Main Menu Delete will remove the route from memory but not the waypoints contained in the route Invert allows you to reverse the order of waypoints in the route Copy allows you to copy the selected route to a new route The copy function c
121. scard and press ENTER Moa atan Position 3 The Waypoint Definition Page appears with a three digit number assigned as a name ETETA maa TET for the new waypoint To save the waypoint with this name highlight Done and Poer E scar press ENTER Or 0000 00 08 ETA 4 To change the waypoint name highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER When averaging positions to Use the rocker keypad to enter a new name for this waypoint and press ENTER when create a waypoint observe the finished Highlight Done and press ENTER to save the waypoint Estimated Accuracy and Measurement Time figures When they reach the desired value s highlight Save and press ENTER Position Page Options 34 Change Fields allows you to custom tailor the information that appears on the Position Page Select the desired data type from the list HW 330 345 H 015 CEL ilaa Average Position F Change Fields WRestore Defaults HEHU for Main Menu he Er FE W094 47 956 D1 JUL 97 Restore D efaults will over ride any data field changes you ve made to the Position Page reverting back to the factory default settings Change fields allows you to choose the data displayed on the six user selectable data fields Available data types are Altitude Average Avg Speed Battery Bat Timer Max Speed Odometer Speed Sunrise at present position Sunset at pre sent position Track Trip Odometer
122. ser Spell n Find SOUTH LAKELAND Cit MULBERRY FL By placing the panning pointer over an on screen waypoint and pressing GOTO NRST you won t have to manually enter the identifier for the waypoint Another function on the Map Page is the pan function which allows you to move the map with the keypad in order to view areas beyond the current map To activate the pan function 1 Use the rocker keypad to move the map in any direction including diagonally As you begin to pan on the map a pointer appears This map pointer will serve as a target marker for the map When the pointer is placed on an object the name of that object will be highlighted If the name wasnt originally displayed it will appear when the pointer is placed on the object This feature applies to airports navaids user created waypoints roads lakes rivers pretty much everything dis played except route lines and track log data When a waypoint name is highlighted you can review information about the waypoint list waypoint options or execute a GOTO right from the M ap Page To select an on screen airport or navaid with the panning pointer 1 Use the rocker keypad to highlight the desired item 2 To view additional database information about the selected item press ENTER M ARK 3 To exit the information pages press QUIT To GOTO a highlighted waypoint 1 With the waypoint highlighted press GOTO NRST followed by ENTER The GOTO function ca
123. t Restore Defaults and He aaa ese press ENTER ict 4 Waypoint Categories 48 Waypoints _i Hain Routes Henu Track Log Trip Computer Vertical Hay E B Setup The Main M enu s Waypoints option allows you to view database information for air ports runways comm fre quencies VORs NDBs etc PINE Runway Comm YOR HE Int 4 FUEL Ay Jet N 2758 529 N0931 1995 Select the desired waypoint category by selecting the corresponding file tab at the top of the page Your GPS III Pilot uses a built in Jeppesen database to provide position and facility information for thousands of airports VORs NDBs and intersections Each facility in the database is stored as a waypoint with its own latitude longitude iden tifier up to six letters and or numbers and other pertinent information Waypoint information is available from the Waypoints selection under the Main Menu Waypoint information is divided into categories each represented by a file tab with different types of information available for each The following table lists the file tabs and information available under each tab Identifier city state name position elevation fuel Runway Length width orientation surface lighting diagram Comm Frequencies for ATIS pre taxi clearance ground tower unicom multicom approach departure arrival class B class C TMA CTA TRSA VOR Identifier city state fa
124. t ting may result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your GPS III Pilot and external references such as a magnetic compass Timers Settings User Timer lets you select a count up or count down timer For a count down timar you may also specify the count down duration To select a user timer setting 1 For a count down timer highlight the User Timer field in the right hand column press ENTER and enter the count duration using the rocker keypad Press ENTER to accept Then with the left hand column highlighted press ENTER to view the User Timer options Select Down and press ENTER 2 For a count up timer highlight the User Timer field in the left hand column press ENTER and select Up Press ENTER to confirm 3 To reset the timer or turn the timer off highlight the User Timer field in the left hand column press ENTER and select Reset or Off as appropriate Press ENTER to confirm Battery Timer provides a running count of how long the GPS Ill Pilot has been in operation with the current batteries The timer automatically stops when using an external power source The timer will automatically reset when depleted batteries are replaced but can also be manually reset To select a battery timer setting 1 Highlight the Battery Timer field in the right hand column and press ENTER 2 Select Off On or Reset as appropriate and press ENTER Since Mi
125. t the Profile field press ENTER enter a new rate and press ENTER again 9 To enable disable all vertical navigation messages highlight the Message field and press ENTER Select On or Off as desired and press ENTER With the profile set the HSI Page will guide you through the maneuver Data fields on the HSI Page can be configured to indicate the time to beginning of maneuver glide ratio and vertical speed to target A VNAV indicator on the HSI display will guide you along the proper descent angle Expect the following to occur when using the vertical navigation feature e As you approach the initial descent point the time to vertical navigation Time to VNV field indicates the time to reach the initial descent point At one minute prior to the initial descent point a message Approaching VNAV Profile occurs The time to vertical navigation Time to VNV will sequence from indicating time to initial descent point to indicating time to reach target altitude Finally the descent angle will lock to prevent changes in speed from altering the profile At 500 feet above the target altitude an Approaching Target Altitude mes sage is provided The time to vertical navigation Time to VNV figure will go blank and the VNAV indicator will disappear from the HSI Page A WARNING GPS accuracy may be degraded by the U S Department of Defense imposed Selective Availability SA program With
126. t using the Velcro strips 1 Select a location for the unit that provides a clear and unobstructed view of the sky for the GPS antenna but will not obstruct your field of view while flying 2 Make sure the surface to which you re adhering the Velcro is clean and dry Remove the paper liners from both Velcro pieces 3 Place the adhesive side of the rough piece of Velcro on the desired mounting surface and press into place 4 Place the adhesive side of the smooth piece of Velcro on the bottom of the unit between the rubber anti skid bumps and press into place 5 Mount the unit placing one piece of Velcro on top of the other To mount the GPS III Pilot using the bracket 1 Select a location for the unit that provides a clear and unobstructed view of the sky for the GPS antenna but will not obstruct your field of view while flying 2 Make sure the surface to which you re adhering the Velcro is clean and dry Remove the paper liners from both Velcro pieces 3 Place the adhesive side of the rough piece of Velcro on the desired mounting surface and press into place 88 APPENDIX A M ounting Instructions 4 Place the adhesive side of the smooth piece of Velcro on the bottom of the bracket inside the large rectangular recessed area and press into place 5 M ount
127. te forces the GPS III Pilot to search for any available satellite s to determine its position This option may be used if you ve relocated a long distance Start Simulator 5500 mi from the last location the GPS III Pilot was used Track Up To select AutoLocate highlight AutoLocate and press ENTER Initialize Position allows you to designate your approximate position in order pena r a to speed up satellite acquisition This option may be used in lieu of AutoLocate above and typically provides a position fix quicker Initialize Position is used to To initialize your starting position designate your approximate position directly on the map display The receiver uses this 2 Designate your approximate position on the map using the rocker keypad and press information to determine ENTER You may wish to use the IN OUT zoom keys to adjust the level of detail which satellites should be in displayed as you determine your approximate position VIEW 1 Highlight Initialize Position and press ENTER The second page in the GPS III Pilots main page sequence is the Position Page This page shows you where you are what direction you re heading and how fast you re going and its most useful when you are traveling without an active destina tion waypoint The graphic heading display at the top of the page indicates the direc Go Ot 0257 tion you re heading or track only while you re moving ANG SPE
128. ted from the Map Page which allows you to point and shoot at any map position to create a new waypoint To create a new user waypoint on the map 1 Press the PAGE key repeatedly to select the M ap Page 2 Use the rocker keypad to move the pointer to the desired map position You may also need to use the IN and OUT zoom keys in conjunction with the rocker keypad to speed up this process 3 Press ENTER momentarily to capture the pointer s position and display the New Waypoint Page 4 To change the waypoint name a three digit number is automatically assigned highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint name and press ENTER when finished 5 To save the waypoint in memory highlight Done and press ENTER Creating User Waypoints by Text Entry User waypoints may be created by manually entering the position coordinates or by entering the bearing and distance from an existing waypoint or present position To create a new user waypoint by manually entering its coordinates or by bearing distance from another position 1 Press the MENU key twice to select the Main M enu 2 Highlight Waypoints and press ENTER 3 Press MENU to display the Waypoint Options 4 Highlight New Waypoint and press ENTER The Waypoint Definition Page appears 5 To enter a name for the new waypoint highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad
129. teering guid ance to your destination The graphic HSI depicts the desired course to the destination waypoint or the next waypoint in a route current track off course error and a TO FROM indication The rotating compass card indicates your current track at the top of the page The desired course pointer and CDI indicate the desired course and whether or not you re on the desired course A bug indicator provides course to steer CTS information guiding you back to the desired course should you stray off course The CDI is indicated by a course deviation scale across the center of the HSI and a moving D bar course deviation bar If you move off course the D bar will indicate how far off course you are based upon its placement along the course deviation scale To get back on course and center the D bar simply steer toward the D bar The CDI scale setting is adjustable for 0 25 1 25 or 5 0 nautical mile statute mile kilometer The default setting is 1 25 which represents the distance from the center of the CDI to full left or right limits To change the CDI scale use the IN OUT zoom keys As you reach your destination aTO FROM indicator at the center of the HSI will indicate waypoint passage Along the right hand side of the page top when display is vertical are four user selectable data fields that display current speed distance and time to next waypoint and vertical speed to target a vertical navigation function described on
130. tion or the final waypoint in a route ETA at Next The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route Fuel The fuel required to travel from present position to the indicated route waypoint 98 Glide Ratio GR The ratio of horizontal distance travelled to vertical distance travelled GR to Target The glide ratio required to descend from present position and altitude to the target altitude at the location specified in the Vertical Nav settings Leg Dist The distance between two route waypoints Leg Fuel The fuel required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in sequence in the route Leg Time The time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in sequence in the route Max Speed The maximum second by second speed recorded since last reset Odometer A running tally of distance travelled based upon the dis tance between second by second position readings Both the Odometer and Trip Odometer are resettable however the Odometer is typically used to keep track of total distance covered where the Trip Odometer is used to keep track of shorter point to point distances Off Course The distance you are off a desired course in either direc tion left or right Also referred to as cross track error or course error Ref Reference Waypoint Used to created a new waypoint by specifying a bearing and distance f
131. tor Mode Speed Simulator On 110 0 1 Highlight the Mode field and press ENTER Track Control Track Bate Track 033 2 Select Simulator Off or Simulator On as desired and press ENTER 536 Speed lets you select a simulated speed when the simulator is enabled Simulator allows you to Track Control allows the built in simulator to automatically align track heading to the enable disable the built in desired course when using aGOTO or route or it allows you to manually adjust the simulator feature and set track heading as desired simulated speed track and Track allows you to manually enter a track heading This setting is only available when altitude Track Control is set to User Track Altitude allows you to specify a user defined altitude for your simulated position To select a simulator setting Simulator System Units Timi Auto Track 110 0 z User Track uai hl i T i i Track 1 For track control highlight the Track Control field and press ENTER Select Auto Track or User Track and press ENTER Auto Track 033 5364 2 For simulated speed user track or altitude highlight the desired field and press ENTER Enter The Track Control setting the desired value using the rocker keypad and press ENTER when finished allows the simulator to auto matically line up on the cor rect bearing to a destination waypoint 18 Setup System
132. tude and press ENTER 4 With the altitude reference field immediately to the right of Target Altitude high lighted press ENTER Select Above W pt or MSL as desired and press ENTER Above Wpt will use the altitude of a destination airport as stored in the internal J eppesen database MSL lets you set a specific target altitude for any waypoint category airport VOR NDB intersection or user waypoint 5 With the waypoint distance By field highlighted press ENTER Enter an offset dist ance from the destination waypoint where the target altitude should be reached If the target altitude occurs at the destination waypoint enter a distance of zero Press ENTER when finished 6 With the offset direction field immediately to the right of By highlighted press ENTER Select Before or After and press ENTER This setting designates whether the offset distance defines a point before you reach the destination waypoint or after you reach the destination waypoint 7 When using a route the VNav Waypoint field allows you to specify which route waypoint will be used for the vertical navigation profile By default the GPS III Pilot will select the last waypoint in the route To select a different waypoint highlight the VNAV Waypoint field press ENTER select the desired waypoint and press ENTER 8 The default profile utilizes a 400 foot per minute descent rate To change the rate highligh
133. unway Surface or Min Runway Length field and press ENTER 2 For Runway Surface select the desired surface type and press ENTER 3 For Min Runway Length enter the minimum allowable runway length and press ENTER 85 Setup Position Position Settings 86 Position Format is used to change the coordinate system in which a given position reading is displayed The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees and minutes hddd mm mmm The following additional formats are available hddd ddddd latitude longitude in decimal degrees only hddd mm s s latitude longitude in degrees minutes seconds Airspace hada ddada ae e UTM UPS Universal Transverse Mercator Universal Polar Stereographic grids Only the latitude longitude lel Boa ay Gric UTM UPS and Maidenhead Irish Grid e Swedish Grid settings apply worldwide The e Swiss Grid e Taiwan Grid additional grid settings are Maidenhead only valid for a specific region Map Datum allows you to select the datum reference used to determine where a given position is The default setting is WGS 84 Although over 100 datums are available as listed on page 95 you should only change the datum if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different datum If no datum is specified you may select each datum applicable to your region until you find the datum that provides the best positioning at a AITSPOC Tristan Ast 6S TE
134. urrently stored in memory To delete the track log data highlight Delete Track and press ENTER TracBack converts the track log data in memory into an inverted route and begins navigation along the route See pages 64 65 Trip Computer provides readouts for average speed maximum speed O MainMeny odometer trip odometer and trip timer These readouts can be reset from the Trip Computer Options Ta To reset a trip computer readout s Trip Odometer Awerage Speed a ka Trip C S displayed A listis displayed oe po 1 Press MENU with the Trip Computer Page displayed An options list is displayed Trip Timer animum Speed i i pa j pa 00 00 00 0 0 2 To reset all trip computer readouts highlight Reset All and press ENTER Ddcmeter D 3 To reseta single readout item highlight the desired option and press ENTER Trip Computer provides AN readouts for the trip odometer NOTE The Reset Trip option resets trip odometer trip timer and average speed readouts trip timer average speed and maximum speed Options are Vertical Nav allows you to define a vertical navigation profile used to descend provided to reset these figures or climb to a target altitude at a specified location See pages 43 45 E6B provides calculation features for density altitude true airspeed and winds Density Alt Winds H i Indicated Alt _ Calibrated Airspeed aloft The winds aloft function will calculate wind
135. uto oe P NA AA ieaiai 98 COUS EMO wortianmiatesadnas 98 CUD sceacatewsn sah bees 2 D DAAN a KAANAK GAAN lu Data Entry aan kaka GA 2 Database Info viewing 14 Date and Time Setup 82 Dei renser irer Areare 2 Dilution of Precision DOP 30 DISTANCE aerei ka AGING 98 E EOD pagana ud E d Gotan ce 75 Enter Mark Key 2 Estimated Position Error EPE 30 Estimated Time of Arrival ETA 98 F PICU 4a aa e enaa ted 2 G GOTO Function 15 21 36 61 62 GOTO NrstKey Z GOTO ODLIONS naaa ma wat 63 GPS Overview a 4 H Heading Selection 80 KighIIGNE sie a aaa ke NG 2 Highway Display 12 Highway Page 12 23 46 Highway Page Options 4 RSI PING Kata 11 22 40 HSI Page Options 41 43 Initialization n on annaa 5 Installation antenna 92 Installation wiring 91 Interface Formats 77 Interface Settings 87 K Keypad Usage 2 L Lakeson Map aaaa 39 Lat Long Grid 38 M Main Menu Page 13 73 76 Map Datum List 95 97 Map Datum Selection 86 Map Orientation 19 Map Page 10 19 35 36 Map Page Options 37 39 Map SCG atc ara park AWA alone 35 Map SOUR an inemmetemeacnaed 38 Mark Position Page 24 Marking a Position
136. w much battery power is remaining and you can adjust the screen contrast by pressing the rocker keypad Satellites are indicated on the sky view and the signal strength bars by their cor responding number from 01 through 32 The sky view shows where it is looking in the sky for each satellite by indicating the direction and elevation angle above the horizon The signal strength bars depict the relative strength of the signal from each satellite being received The taller the bar the stronger the signal The signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver whether or not they re being used to calculate a posi tion fix and the signal quality Receiver Status Signal Strength Bar If satellite reception is lost or an insufficient number of Battery Level Sky View satellites are available you Indicator will be alerted with a Poor Satellite Status Page Coverage receiver status and message 8 GETTING STARTED The Position Page shows you where you are what direction you re heading and how fast you re going and its a page you may want to use when you dont have a Position Page destination selected 230 345 NM 015 030 HE A graphic compass display at the top of the page shows your direction of travel CEU EREREENE ERA SMREOOMAOO OD track while you re moving while six user selectable data fields below display your 140 19 03 06 3 current speed average speed tr
137. w waypoint move the pointer to the route leg in which the new waypoint will be placed press ENTER move the pointer to the new waypoint location and press ENTER to insert the new waypoint inserting a waypoint highlight the existing waypoint which 3 To remove a waypoint move the pointer to the waypoint press MENU and select follows the new waypoint Remove Wt 69 Route Editing 10 KIXD KOSH Route Waypoint 4 Course Plan With a route displayed use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to select the trip planning features KIXD KOSH Active Waypoint 4 Distance Foute The Active Route Page shows the route currently being used for navigation guidance The Route Edit Page also displays trip planning information for each leg or the entire route Available information includes desired course time to waypoint distance to waypoint required fuel and sunrise sunset times at the waypoint location To use the trip planning features 1 To select the desired planning figure highlight the desired route from the Route List and press ENTER to display the Route Edit Page One of ten available planning figures appears to the right of each route waypoint Use the LEFT RIGHT keys on the rocker keypad to select the desired item 2 To enter planning information Press MENU and select Setup Plan from the options list Enter the figures for speed fuel flow and departure date time Active Route Page
138. y navigation screen The Highway page also provides graphic steering guidance by displaying a three dimensional perspective of your course and the surrounding area The HSI graphically depicts a mechanical HSI showing the desired course using a D bar course deviation bar which is part of the course deviation indicator or CDI and course pointer If you move off course the D bar will indicate off course distance and direction To return to the desired course simply steer in the direction of the D bar until it returns to the center of the CDI The CDI scale is adjustable with the current scale indicated at the bottom of the page The scale setting represents the distance from the center of the CDI to full left or right limits The HSI depicts your ground track heading using a rotating compass card Don t confuse this with the aircraft heading indicated on your panel On a windy day these two figures can differ significantly The HSI page also provides a TO FROM indication and vertical guidance when using the unit vertical navigation VNAV features Four user selectable data fields indicate current speed distance to destination time en route and time of day Pointer Current Speed Desired Course PE and Distance to m i Waypoint bar part of CDI Time to Waypoint Compass Card Track HSI Page GETTING STARTED HSI Page If you move off course steer in the direction of the D bar until it returns to the
139. y of the position reading See page 33 for more info name you choose Creating User Waypoints Hew Waypoint Marking Present Position The GPS III Pilots mark feature lets you quickly capture your present position in order to create a new user waypoint You must be locked onto satellites with a valid position fix to mark your present position et TracBack Point Gal z To mark your present position No Uttralight sted xa 1 Press and hold the ENTER M ARK key The New Waypoint Page is automatically You can also choose from a displayed list of symbols used to identify 2 To change the waypoint name a three digit number is automatically assigned the user waypoint on the map highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER Use the rocker keypad to enter display the new waypoint name and press ENTER when finished 3 To save the waypoint in memory highlight Done and press ENTER 55 Creating User Waypoints 56 Map Pointer H 39 01 955 168 17 35 W120109 5H2 Ea p gmr LAKE eF POINTER aon i e A User waypoints can be created directly from the M ap Page by placing the panning pointer on the desired position and pressing ENTER Hew Waypoint CRTD 01 44 25 JUL 97 ERG TEA 15119 5p 38 56 717 Wiz0 08 377 User waypoints can also be created by entering the position coordinates for the waypoint Marking User Waypoints on the Map Page User waypoints can also be quickly crea

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