Apollo 65 User Manual

Fly Direct To A US Grid ...4-30Create a User Waypoint By Basic Grid ...4-30Fly Direct To A Basic Grid...

4. Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to select thedesired Grid.5. Turn theLARGE knob to the Spacing option. TurntheSMALL knob to select the desired patter

Creeping Line Search PatternThe Creeping Line search pattern is similar to theParallel Line Search. The starting point is anyselected waypoint, rather

3. Press SEL. The Starting Waypoint field will flash“INS?” (insert) or “CHG?” (change). PressENTERto start editing the Starting Waypoint selection.Sta

9. Select the Leg Length. Press SEL to start editing theLeg Length. Turn theSMALL knob to choose the LegLength. You may select between 1.0 and 9.9 nm.

Expanding Square Search PatternThe Expanding Square search pattern is similar to theCreeping Line Search. Rather than parallel lines, anexpanding squa

3. Press SEL. The Starting Waypoint field will flash“INS?” (insert) or “CHG?” (change). PressENTERto start editing the Starting Waypoint selection.Sta

Mark A PositionWhen viewing the SAR Map page you may save aUser waypoint to Mark a location of interest. PressingtheMRK (Marker) smart key saves a Use

Create A User Waypoint By US GridThis feature allows you to set a US Grid coordinate,such as the corner of a grid, as a User waypoint so youcan fly Di

Fly Direct To A US GridAfter creating a User waypoint for a US Grid, you canfly Direct-To, or set a flight plan to, the startingcorner of that grid to

If you want to fly to the Bravo-Charlie 3 corner of the45°N and 123°W grid, you would define the corner asa USER waypoint with the name “53BC3.” The S

Delete Plan...6-18Hold ...6-18Holding Patterns (GX50/60) ...

3. Press ENTER to save the displayed Grid location asa User waypoint.53BC3 USER44°30.00N122°15.00WFly Direct To A Basic GridAfter creating a User wayp

Waypoint DatabaseWaypointInformationThe Apollo GX provides an extensive built-indatabase of waypoint information to aid the navigator.Waypoints in the

·Sunrise/Sunset times·Waypoint commentVOR Waypoint Information·Identifier, name, state, & country·Radial and distance from the VOR·Bearing and dis

·Lat/Lon coordinates·Sunrise/sunset time·Waypoint commentUSER Waypoint Information·Name/Identifier (User entered)·Lat/Lon coordinates (User entered)·R

3. Turn the LARGE knob to the first character of thewaypoint name. The character will flash. Turn theSMALL knob to select the desired character.AIRPOR

7. Press INFO to view information about the selectedwaypoint.AIRPORT TTDPORTLAND-TROUTDAcity dup OR USA9. PressENTER or INFO to leave the function.Air

Bearing & distance from present positionTurn theSMALL knob to show the Bearing andDistance from your present position. An arrow showsthe Relative

Fuel AvailabilityTurn theSMALL knob to view fuel availability.SLE AIRPORTAvailable Fuel:Avgas/JetMapTurn theSMALL knob to view a map of the waypointan

Approach Info (GX50/60 only)Turn theSMALL knob to view information about eachapproach.Lat/Lon PositionTurn theSMALL knob to view the Lat/Lon position.

Create UserWaypoint byLat/LonThe Apollo GX allows you to create up to 500 of yourown waypoints to the waypoint database. You cancreate a waypoint base

Encoding Altimeter ...7-20Air Data Info...7-21Air Speed ...

4. Press ENTER when you have finished entering thewaypoint information.HOME USER44°24.29N Rwlen122°51.52W 3000’Create UserWaypoint byRadial/DistanceA

SMALL knobs to choose the identifier. After thereference waypoint name is chosen, pressENTER.Ref Wpt: SLE000.0° 000.0nm5. The first character of the r

Update UserWpt withPresent PosUpdate the Lat/Lon coordinates of an existing Userwaypoint to your present position. You may alsochange the name and oth

3. Press ENTER. The waypoint identifier will flash.Turn theSMALL knob to view the User waypoints.Find Wpt to DelCABINuserPress ENT4. When the waypoint

5. Turn the SMALL knob to select the desiredcharacter. Continue using theSMALL knob tochange characters and theLARGE knob to move tothe desired charac

DeletingWaypointCommentsYou may delete any of the waypoint comments thatyou have created.1. PressDB and then turn the LARGE knob to the“Delete Waypoin

Update UserWaypointThe Update User Waypoint function allows you tochange the position of an existing User waypoint toyour present position.1. In the D

Flight Plan FunctionsFlight plans are specific routes between waypointsyou may store in the Apollo GX memory. Thisinformation is used to calculate use

Flight Plan pages. The active leg is the default pageyou will see when pressingFPL once.*Active* 259nmDest Wpt: PDTActive ·2. Turn theSMALL knob to vi

1. Press the FPL key. Turn the LARGE knob to viewthe “Create a New Flightplan” page.Press SEL toCreate a NewFlight Plan2. PressSEL. The first characte

Manually Selecting a Flight plan Leg ...9-19Flight Plan Waypoint Sequencing ...9-20Procedure Turns...

7. Press SEL to insert a FROM waypoint. The Ins?prompt will flash. PressENTER to insert a FROMwaypoint.Ins? to ______1 ___° __._nm____ ____8. Turn the

11. Repeat steps 7-10 for the remaining waypoints inyour flight plan.SLE to Ins?2 ___° __._nm____ ____12. PressSEL when your flight plan is complete.

Flight PlanLegInformationTwo types of information are available within flightplan legs: waypoint and flight information. PressingINFO will provide inf

ETAEstimated Time of Arrival is for the displayed TOwaypoint and requires an actual ground speed ofmore than 5 knots. If there is no valid ETA for the

no valid ETE for the leg, dashes will replace thevalue.EUG to SLE1 353° 48.0nmETE 00:27ETE?ETE? is the same as ETE, except the EstimatedGround Speed i

Direct-ToIf the leg page displayed is the currently active leg ofthe Active flight plan, and a Direct-To waypoint hasbeen entered, the From waypoint w

Flight PlanEditingYou can alter any of the information you entered intothe flight plans. The editing options include: Chg?,Ins?, and Del?·Chg? - An ex

Changing Existing Flight Plan Legs1. In the Flight Plan function, turn theLARGE knobto a flight plan and then use theSMALL knob todisplay the leg of t

2. Press SEL. The From waypoint will flash with theIns? prompt. Turn theLARGE knob, if necessary, tothe waypoint you want changed.HIO to Chg?3 067° 75

2. Press SEL. The From waypoint will flash with theChg? prompt. Turn theLARGE knob to thewaypoint you want changed.HIO to Chg?3 070° 23.0nmarpt arpt3.

User Stored Frequencies...10-7Weather Channels...10-7Emergency Channel ...

Flight PlanOptionsIn the Flight Plan function you may make changes toa flight plan.1. In the Flight Plan function turn theLARGE knob toa flight plan n

Rev ActivatePressingENTER when the “Rev Activate” option isdisplayed copies the selected flight plan to the activeplan in reverse waypoint order and s

Copy PlanPressingENTER when the “Copy Plan” option isdisplayed allows you to copy any existing plan intothe current plan, overwriting all of the curre

Clear WaypointsPressingENTER will delete all waypoints in theselected flight plan. The plan name will remain.Route 2 259nmDest: Wpt: PDTClear Wpts?Rev

plan or “Fuel To Uses Est Gr Speed” when thecurrent flight plan is an inactive, stored flight plan.Delete PlanPressingENTER when the “Delete Plan” opt

3. Press ENTER to place the active flight plan on hold.Waypoint sequencing will be inhibited on thecurrent leg. PressingOBS/HLD will also work.*Active

selected inbound course and through the waypoint.The CDI will indicate “fly-left” if the aircraft is to theright of the desired track with reference t

with 020° inbound selected as the “OBS” course toUBG.ContinueThe Continue option is available for the Active flightplan when the flight plan status is

3. Press ENTER to continue the active flight plan.Waypoint sequencing will be enabled.*Active* 259nmDest: Wpt: PDTActive ·Load Approach (GX50/60 Only)

Enable Approach (GX50/60 Only)This option is available on the Flight Plan home pagewhen an approach is already loaded, but not enabled,and you are wit

IntroductionThis guide describes the operation of the Apollo GXline of products. The GX50 and GX55 are GPSreceivers. The GX60/65 models combine the GP

1. While viewing the desired flight plan, press INFO.Turn theSMALL knob to reach the Comment page.Waypoint CommentPress SEL3. PressSEL. Turn the SMALL

2. Press SEL and then use the LARGE and SMALLknobs to enter a new plan name. After entering thename, pressENTER.PLAN 9__Enter a NewPlan Name3. PressEN

An old navigation method1. While holding your watch horizontal, point thehour hand at the sun.2. Halfway between the hour hand and 12:00 is south.Don’

System FunctionsPressing the SYS key allows you to access the Systemfunctions. After pressing theSYS key, turn the LARGEknob to view the available fun

1. While viewing the Autonav Time page, press SEL.Autonav Time:4Seconds/Page2. Turn theSMALL knob to select the delay time.Autonav Time:7Seconds/Page3

4. Press SEL to activate editing. The first Nav field willflash.ete SLE 00:202.00 “¼¼Dtk 353 48.0nm5. Turn theSMALL knob to select the desired Navinfo

Selecting Autonav Pages1. While you are viewing a Nav page informationpage, pressSEL and then ENTER.See page 5 for a listing of Nav Page choices.2. Yo

Nav Page ChoicesThe following displays are available when customizing your Navdisplays. Page references are shown in parentheses.Ete aUAO 02:27 Estima

Setting Units of MeasurementNav displays that show distance may be selected toshow either nautical miles, statute miles, orkilometers.1. In the Naviga

Magnetic VariationAutomatic or Manual Magnetic Variation can be setin this page. Automatic is the default setting onpower-up, unless the database is i

be saved with up to twenty legs for setting up customtailored routes. The detailed Navigation informationdisplays are also customizable and can be set

Flight Timer TriggerThe following procedure is used to edit the flighttimer trigger speed. The flight timer may be set tostart at power-up, or when th

With the May Clear Direct-To Entry Option, theDirect-To waypoint will be inserted in the Activeflight plan, and all of the other waypoints will be del

CDI ScalingThe CDI Scaling option allows you to select manualor automatic full scale deflection of the internal CDI.Manual full scale deflection optio

SystemInformationThe System Information area provides the followingpages: Software and Database Version, Display test,Owner Info, and Date and Time, .

5. Turn the LARGE knob to move to the Month value.Turn theSMALL knob to choose the month.Date: 24 APR 97Time: 23:24 UTCSEL to Reset6. Turn theLARGE kn

2. Turn the SMALL knob cw one click to view theDatabase Version page.Americas DBExpires mm/dd/yyVersion: x.xx3. Turn theSMALL knob cw one click to vie

Barometric Measure Units (GX50/60 Only)This function allows you to choose the units ofmeasure for the Local Altimeter Settings. The choicesare inches

2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose Default, High, orLow. PressENTER to store the desired choice. Yourchoice is kept until you change it.Viewing Owner In

Editing Owner InformationIt is necessary to enter a password before editingowner information. Editing is then enabled until theunit is turned off.1. S

5. Turn the SMALL knob to go to the next OwnerInformation page you want to edit. PressSEL tostart editing. Select the characters with theSMALLknob and

External AnnunciatorsWhen external indicators are installed, the Apollo GXwill also provide an external indication when ParallelTrack (PTK) is activat

3. Turn the SMALL knob to view the GPS SatellitesUsed for Position fixes page. SV means space vehicle,which is the same as a GPS satellite in this cas

GPS Date and Time PageIn the GPS Sensor Information function, turn theSMALL knob to view the GPS Date and Time page.This page is not shown when using

Miscellaneous SensorsThe Miscellaneous Sensor section of the Systemfunction displays information concerning theFuel/Air Data Sensor (F/ADS), fuel sens

Air Data Info If the Air Data Sensor is installed, the followinginformation is available.Air SpeedTrue Airspeed - speed of the aircraft relative to th

Wind Direction and SpeedTrue Wind Direction, Magnetic Wind Direction, andthe outside Wind Speed are displayed.Wind Dir 000°TruWind Dir 342°MagWind Spd

Right Engine Fuel·Burn rate for the right engine in fuel units perhour·Amount of fuel used by the right engine sincepower upRight EngineBurn 17.7usg/h

Fuel MeasureThe GX50/60 allows you to choose the units ofmeasure for your fuel displays. Fuel units may bedisplayed as US Gallons (USG), Imperial Gall

Message FunctionMessage function is responsible for warning the userof changing conditions which require immediateattention. Press theMSG smart key to

While any old message exists, the MSG annunciatorremains steadily on at all times unless new messagesarrive or all old message conditions go away.The

Messages The following is a summary of the conditions thatcause a message warning, and examples of themessages generated for each condition.Special Us

Keys There are two types of keys that allow you access tothe functions in your Apollo GX: permanent “hard”keys and displayed “smart” keys. Seven back

CLOSE AltitudeThis condition occurs when the airspace boundary iswithin 500 feet, or a user-selected limit in the Systemfunction.Within 500’ ofNORTON

GPS Sensor Lat/Lon FailureWhen the GPS sensor cannot compute the latitudeand longitude, the following message displays. Itbecomes an old message after

GPSCommunicationsFailureGPS HDOP Position ErrorWhen the HDOP for the GPS sensor exceeds currentflight phase HDOP requirements, a warning isgenerated a

Set Barometer (GX50/60 Only)When an approach is enabled, you are prompted toenter the local altimeter setting.EnterLocal AltimeterSetting 29.92inNo Va

Altitude Range ErrorWhen the altitude encoder reports an altitude that isout of range, the following message is created.AltitudeOut of RangeAltitude E

Outside Hold Altitude BufferYou have gone above or below the selected HoldAltitude Buffer.Altitude Alert500ft AboveHold AltitudeStart Auto DescentBegi

Apollo GX with F/ADS Wind InfoArrival: SLENext DTK 321°Desired Hdg 324°In addition to the arrival waypoint identifier, the nextleg’s desired track is

Holding at the TO WaypointThis form of the Arrival Alert is provided whenholding at the current TO waypoint.Arrival: SLE- Holding -Next Leg is DME Arc

DME Arc Sequence (GX50/60 Only)This form of Sequence Alert is provided when thenext TO waypoint is the end of a DME Arc in anonprecision approach. Pre

User Memory FailureThis message indicates that one or more user settingswere not within valid limits at power-up and neededto be reset. This message i

MAP (Graphic Moving Map)The Map key starts the Moving Map function. Theentire display is used as a graphic map display.DIRECT-TOTheDIRECT-TO key is us

Low Internal Battery VoltageThis message is generated when low internal batteryvoltage is detected. It becomes an old message afterbeing viewed. Batte

Approach Basics (GX50/60)The Apollo GX50/60 may be used to navigate GPSnon-precision approaches. These consist of overlayapproaches, GPS approaches wh

Approach TransitionApproach Transition operations occur after you enableapproach operation. The APPRCH annunciator willturn on. The CDI sensitivity wi

CAUTIONThe Apollo GX and the U.S. GPS Satellitesuse the World Geodetic System 1984(WGS-84) horizontal datum for latitudesand longitudes. Approach plat

9-4Approach Basics (GX50/60)

ApproachProcedureThere are three general types of Apollo GX operation:·En RouteüLoad Destination WaypointüLoad Approach Information·Approach Transitio

Load a Destination AirportThe destination must be an airport.1. Load your flight plan. You may activate or edit anexisting flight plan. Press theFPL k

Load Approach Information1. When a flight plan is active, pressSEL while in theNav function or the Moving Map to go directly tothis display. In the Fl

ApproachTransitionOperation(EnablingApproach)Approach Transition Operation begins when youenable an approach that has already been selectedfrom the da

the FAF if the approach has not yet been enabled.You will then get a message to enter the localaltimeter setting.Enable Approach - Method 2When an app

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SYS (System Mode)Press theSYS key to reach the System mode functions.System mode is used to make system leveladjustments and modify Nav function displ

Initial Approach Fix (IAF)1. Prior to the Initial Approach Fix (IAF), the MSGindicator will light to announce a Waypoint ArrivalAlert. PressMSG to ack

ApproachActiveOperationApproach Active Operation begins when you cross theFinal Approach Fix (FAF) inbound if an approachhas been loaded and enabled,

Canceling the Approach will result in returning toApproach Transition operation. The Approach Activelight will go out and the CDI will smoothly scale

2. The OBS/HLD annunciator will remain lightedsolid. CDI resolution is maintained at 0.3 nm. TheTo/From flag will switch from “TO” to “FROM”as you cro

approach. You will now return to ApproachTransition mode. The Approach Active light willgo out and the CDI will gradually go back toApproach Transitio

OBS DTK: 151° toROARK iaf manbrg 356 dtk 3566. If you do not wish to hold or execute a procedureturn at the next waypoint, pressOBS/HLD to enableseque

leg or waypoint and navigate to try the approachagain. Your flight plan remains unchanged.NoteAfter an active approach has been canceled,you cannot im

OBS DTK 159°UBG iaf autobrg 159 dtk 159NoteIf you wish to intercept an approach leg,manually activate that leg. This is usefulwhen receiving radar vec

Direct-To The Direct-To function is used for several purposes.Especially during approach operations, you should bevery comfortable with how this featu

suspends leg-sequencing at that waypoint and lightsthe OBS/HLD annunciator.Subsequent pressing ofDIRECT-TO toggles betweenthe waypoint selection and O

Waypoint SCAN KeyWhen theSCAN key is active (highlighted) in theMoving Map display, turning theLARGE knob willmove between the nearest airports. You c

Flight PlanWaypointSequencingA flight plan will sequence to the next leg of the flightplan as the aircraft crosses to the bisector that runsthrough th

ProcedureTurnsA procedure turn is a way of crossing the samewaypoint more than once in order to accomplish acourse reversal. First, make sure that fli

2. Set the desired inbound course with the LARGE andSMALL knobs. Then, press ENTER.OBS DTK: 000° toBTG ifaf autobrg 000 dtk 0003. Verify that waypoint

are less than 2 nm from the FAF when you enablesequencing, then transition to Approach Active, i.e.,the CDI sensitivity will begin changing to 0.3 nmf

HoldingPatternsA holding pattern is operationally the same as aprocedure turn except that you usually intend to makerepeated crossings of the waypoint

4. Finally, when you are ready to exit the holdingpattern, pressOBS/HLD.CautionWhile flying outbound, your CDI willprovide reverse sensing.Holding at

DME Arcs(Arc Assist)DME-Arcs are usually used as a method for pilots tointercept a flight plan leg, or a course to a fix. Theyare sometimes used as a

NoteThe desired track shown on an Arc Assistpage is relative to the arc, not to the flightplan legs. The DME-Arc is alwaysperpendicular to the present

3. The Course Intercept alert will appear as youbecome established inbound on the final approachcourse.Course InterceptNext Dtk 312°Navigatingto a DME

RAIM RAIM stands for Receiver Autonomous IntegrityMonitor. It is a way a GPS receiver can verify whenthe signals it is receiving from one or more of t

Communications RadioMode SmartKeys(GX60/65)The Recall (RCL), Monitor (MON), Memorize(MEM), andFLIP/FLOP (<->) keys are available inthe GX60/65 a

to predict whether RAIM will be available at theestimated time of arrival at the destination. YourApollo GX provides you with a RAIM predictionpage. T

En Route RAIM, or a 2.0 nm alarm limit is providedat all other times.Note that the three different equipment operationstates: En route, Approach-Trans

navigation as long as you verify the accuracy of yourposition by other means at least every 15 minutesuntil RAIM becomes available again. This can bea

directly from that satellite’s transmissions. Anintegrity monitor, such as RAIM when it is available,protects you from false or misleading navigationd

4. Press SEL. The “Predict RAIM?” choice will flash.PressENTER to perform manual RAIM predictionnow. The top line will display the result of thecalcul

Clearing the Exclusion ListYou can also easily clear the Exclusion List.1. While viewing the RAIM home page, pressSEL.The “Predict RAIM?” choice will

Fly Direct-To a Nearest Airport1. Press theNRST key. Turn the SMALL knob tochoose the nearest desired airport.Near 1 to PPosCVO AIRPORTBrg 154°± 5.4nm

Approach ExamplesThis section expands on the previous Approach Basicssection. A variety of the situations that you mayencounter while using approaches

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ApproachExample 1 -Straight InThis example illustrates the approach to Nampa,Idaho. This example was selected because it is a newapproach designed esp

Apollo GX FeaturesNavigation Features30 Reversible Flight Plans of up to 20 Legs with AutomaticSequencing500 User-Defined WaypointsNav DisplaysLat/Lon

Illustration PointsA - Between EMETT (IAF) and PARMO (APPR)B - Between PARMO (APPR) and DEFKI (FAF)C - Between DEFKI (FAF) and RW11 (MAP)D - Between R

2. The Approach Active annunciator will beginflashing 3 nm from DEFKI (FAF) indicating thatapproach RAIM prediction is beginning. Thetransition to app

9-42Approach Examples

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ApproachExample 2 -Holding atIFAFThis example uses an active flight plan ending at theMedford, Oregon airport (MFR). The last twowaypoints in this exa

En route to Medford (MFR)1. Create a flight plan named “Example 2” with thelast two waypoints as the Klamath Falls VOR(LMT) and the Medford airport (M

Point A (Inbound to OED from the east)1. Flight plan sequencing at OED is disabled becauseit is an IFAF in preparation for a procedure turn.The combin

Point D (Inbound to OED)1. As you intercept the 162 inbound a course interceptalert is given. Sequencing is automatically enabled.Turn to intercept th

3. Because OED is the MAHP, it is automatically aHold waypoint and flight plan sequencing issuspended. Verify that the OBS/HLD annunciatoris lighted.P

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ElectricalInput voltage10 VDC to 40 VDC, reverse polarity protectedInput current (GPS navigation input)500 mA typical, 750 mA max at 13.75 VDC250 mA t

9-50Approach Examples

ApproachExample 3 -MissedApproachThis approach example describes an NDB approachfrom PARMO (IAF) to the Boise, Idaho airport(BOI). This example was ch

3. Load the NDB approach to BOI. In flight planmode active plan or Nav mode home page, pressSEL. The display will flash “Load Approach?” PressENTER. S

2. Now press DIRECT-TO twice. Turn the LARGEknob to reach the reference waypoint. Turn theSMALL knob to select BO.OBS DTK: 150° toBOmahp manbrg 162 dt

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9-55Approach Examples

ApproachExample 4 -VORReferenceThis example for the VORDME A:MUGGZapproach uses a flight plan with the last twowaypoints as VOR IMB (Kimberly, Oregon)

En Route1. Create a flight plan named “Example4” withKimberly VOR (IMB) as the last waypoint beforeThe Dalles, Oregon (DLS) as the destinationairport.

2. If the reference VOR is LTJ, press ENTER.Ifthereference is not LTJ, pressSEL and select the LTJVOR with theLARGE and SMALL knobs and thenpressENTER

Point C - Inbound between D1850 (ARC) andCF005 (APPR)1. Flight plan sequencing will operate automaticallyfor each of the remaining waypoints. You will

Serial Interface2 RS-232 for GX50/60/651 RS-232 for GX55Physical SpecificationsHeight: 2.0 inches (5.08 cm)Width: 6.25 inches (15.88 cm)Depth: 11.125

Point F - Turning to intercept 165° to MUGGZ(MAHP)1. When you reach the Missed Approach Point andyou wish to fly the published Missed Approachprocedur

Manual FlightPlan LegSelectionExampleYou are flying a section of an active flight plan fromSLE to BTG to OLM. As you approach the Portlandarea, you ar

Manually select the leg from BTG to OLM (which isV287). Even though you have not yet reached BTG,you will know when you have intercepted this course.1

ApproachExample 5 -DME ArcThe following example describes the process forintercepting and flying a DME-Arc. This exampleuses a flight plan from Klamat

2. Some approaches use additional intermediatewaypoints not listed on the approach selectionpage, but are shown as small squares. PressINFO toview all

Left Arc dtk 245ref: OED vorRad 335° 16.4nm·3. Follow the Moving Map or Arc Assist pageinformation to fly the arc.4. Flight plan waypoint sequencing w

ApproachExample 6 -ProcedureTurn 1This example uses a flight plan from Roseburg, OR(5S1) to Medford, OR (MFR) to demonstrate how torecover when you ov

1. Point A - At 30 nm west of the MFR airport, youwill be prompted to “Enable Approach.” As thecurrent Track Angle is less than 70° to theFAF-MAP leg,

ApproachExample 7 -ProcedureTurn 2For this example, use the VOR or GPS-B approachfor Wenatchee, Washington. You will start theapproach using the CASHS

3. Point C - You will be prompted to enter the OBSDTK when you near the FAF. Select an OBSsetting of 285° with theLARGE and SMALL knobsand then pressE

VHF Comm Receiver Performance Specifications (GX60/65)Class DFrequency range - 118.000 to 136.975 MHz, 760 channelsSensitivity1 microvolt (2 microvolt

The following examples of typical approachesillustrate where the LOC-DME waypoint may beuseful. In addition, examples using DME informationfrom VOR wa

The Apollo GPS CDI may not be aligned with theapproach course, only the Nav receiver may beused for course guidance.3. PressNAV on the Apollo GPS to d

ILS DME with DME Data from Two VORs on theFieldThis example uses the ILS DME approach to Rwy 21at Flagstaff, Arizona. The DME is co-located with theVO

The Apollo GPS CDI may not be aligned with theapproach course, if the magnetic variation haschanged since the VOR station was commissioned.Only the Na

identify FORRS (D13.0), CERAB (D18.0), and themissed approach point (D23.0).DME Arc ExampleThe following example uses Baltimore’s VOR DME15 to demonst

just plant your right wing on the bearing to BAL asdisplayed by the GPS and hold the arc.If the distance drifts lower than 14.7, widen theturn a few d

Notes9-76Approach Examples

Approach NotesWaypoints The database waypoints which describe the TSOC129a GPS approaches correspond with thewaypoints which appear on the approach pr

underlying approach. There are many GPS overlayapproaches, such as the VOR or GPS-B approach toWenatchee Washington, where there is no FAFinbound. The

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Getting StartedThis section explains how to get started using yourApollo GX. Information in this section explains howto:·Select a waypoint·Store waypo

Another type of waypoint which will have a name inyour Apollo GX database, but may or may not appearon your approach procedure chart is an IAF waypoin

Charts have been reduced for illustrative purposes.9-81Approach Notes

There are several other types of waypoints which mayappear in your Apollo GX loaded approach andwhich may or may not appear on your approachprocedure

or course reversal is required - this usually depends onthe direction of flight).MAP Missed Approach PointMAHP Missed Approach Holding PointARC A DME

The following legs replace the BKE airport in theflight plan and describe the approach sequence.D272Y TO D297Y3* 018° 10.8nmiaf arcD297Y to D297O4* 11

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Charts have been reduced for illustrative purposes.9-86Approach Notes

NamingConventionsWhen a name must be provided for an otherwiseunnamed waypoint, the naming will use theARINC-424, chapter 7 specified convention whene

it; therefore, it would appear in the database as“GNB” at the second airport.StandardNamingConventionsIn general, the following codes are used to corr

Unnamed turn points, intersections, andbearing/distance waypoints: Idents for unnamed turnpoints, intersections, or bearing/distance waypoints(other t

2. The Waypoint Type will flash. Turn the SMALLknob to choose the Waypoint Type (Airport, VOR,NDB, INT, or USER).AIRPORT HIOPORTLANDcity OR USA3. Turn

NoteJeppesen Approach Procedure Chartsidentify Phase-2 overlay approaches byprinting GPS contained in parenthesis,(GPS) along with the procedure name.

Start Up DisplaysThe Start Up Sequence runs each time the unit ispowered on. The Start Up Sequence varies betweenunits due to installation differences

OwnerMessageIf the owner name has been previously entered (inSystem Mode), this page with your name is displayedfor three seconds. No owner info scree

Failure to pass the software checksum test indicatesthat the software memory is corrupted. The GPSboard will not continue operation when thefollowing

Miscellaneous NVRAM or EEPROM MemoryFailureAll other user input values which are held innon-volatile RAM are checked for validity, producingthe follow

DatabaseMessageThis page shows the database name and expirationdate. If the database has expired, pressENTER tocontinue.Americas DBExpires mm/dd/yyVer

press ENTER to accept the current position, thoughthis is not required.Ppos: 2.3nm 130°To Nrst Wpt SLEEnt-OK SEL-Chnge2. PressSEL to change the Seed P

SMALL knob. Turn the LARGE knob to move toeach character of the waypoint name.4. When you have entered the waypoint name,pressENTER.Change Lat/Lon Ref

4. After entering the Seed Position, you will beprompted next to clear the active flight plan.Choose Yes or No with theSMALL knob. PressENTER to conti

TO/FROM FLAG-To-To/From Flag tests and display screens are providedfor the To, From, and Off conditions.Nav Valid and Nav Super Flag TestsThe Nav Vali

3. In this case we’ll keep the “A” as the secondcharacter. Turn theLARGE knob to the thirdcharacter and then turn theSMALL knob to selectan “L.”AIRPOR

VDI tests and display screen are provided for VDIFull Up, VDI Half Up, VDI Level, VDI Full Down,and VDI Half Down.VDI Valid and VDI Super Flag Tests (

Screen TestA full visual display test on each line of the displayand all of the annunciators is run next, preceded fortwo seconds by the following scr

3. Turn the SMALL knob to view the GPS SatellitesUsed for the Position fixes page.GPS SV’s for Fix31, 27, 26, 19,07, 024. Turn theSMALL knob again to

Flight SimulatorYour Apollo GX is provided with a Flight Simulationprogram that allows you to “fly” your unit bysimulating the speed and altitude. Thi

RemovingandReplacingthe ApolloGXThe following procedure is used to remove the ApolloGX so you can operate it at a location of your choice. .While inse

lock is hard to turn or the unit does not seat fully, theunit is probably binding and the mounting tubeshould be checked.Starting theFlightSimulationT

6. You will be prompted to use or clear the previousFlight Plan. Turn theSMALL knob to choose Yes orNo. PressENTER. If you do nothing, the ApolloGX wi

TroubleshootingOr, what to do when nothing works!This section contains information to troubleshootyour Apollo GX product when improper operation isobs

To EnsureTrouble FreeOperationAvoid high cockpit temperatures when the aircraft isnot in use. Extreme heat shortens the life of anyelectronic equipmen

Problem Possible Cause ActionNo GPS signalreceptionObstructed signalpathMove aircraft out ofhangar or awayfrom buildings toprovide anunobstructed view

Welcome ...Welcome to a new era of aviation navigation. Onceagain, II Morrow Inc. has set new standards infeatures and ease of use for the general avi

Duplicate Identifier, City, or Facility NamesWhile performing Waypoint Identifier selection, youmay see the word “dup” on the bottom line. Thismeans t

Problem Possible Cause ActionSearch for nearestwaypoints revealstoo few or wrongtypes of waypointsIncorrect selectionof waypoint types toshow after se

GPS NavigationGPS Overview The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellationof 24, or more, satellites in six orbit lanes 10,898 nauticalmiles ab

processes the information to determine whichsatellites are “visible” to the receiver’s antenna. Withthis determination made, the receiver choosessatel

GlossaryA Altitude (GPS ALT): Altitude, as calculated by theApollo GX, based upon a mathematical model of theearth’s surface curvature. A substantial

Bearing (BRG): The direction to any point, usuallymeasured in degrees relative to true or magneticnorth. The direction from your present position toyo

Cross Track Deviation: The distance that your areaway from your intended course.CTAF: Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.D Database: A collection of da

Desired Track (DTK): The desired course ofnavigation between a point of origin (FROM) and adestination (TO) waypoint.Destination: The last waypoint in

FDE: The Fault Detection and Exclusion columnrefers to the ability to identify and exclude a faultysatellite and still have suitable satellite geometr

Hold: Waypoint sequencing is disabled orsuspended. A hold may be automatically or manuallyactivated. This should not be confused with a“holding patter

Magnetic North: The region, some distance from thegeographic north pole where the earth’s magneticlines concentrate. A magnetic compass points to them

Storing aWaypointYour Apollo GX can store up to 500 user-definedwaypoints in the USER database. The waypoint canbe created by providing a Lat/Lon posi

N Nautical Mile (nm): A distance measurement equalto 6,076 feet, or 1.15 statute mile. One nautical mile isalso equal to one minute of latitude.NAVSTA

Relative Bearing Indicator: The Relative BearingIndicator is an arrow next to the Bearing value thatindicates an approximate bearing to a waypoint ora

Track (TRK): The imaginary line that the flight pathof an airplane makes over the earth.Track Angle: The angle of your actual direction oftravel. Trac

UTC Differential: The difference in time betweenthat at the present position and UTC.UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator mapprojection system): Also kn

Notes15-12Glossary

IndexAAbbreviations ...10-4Access database ...5-3Activate flight plan ...6-14Air pressure ...7-20Air speed ...7-20 - 7

CDI reverse sensing ...9-22Change approach ...6-22Cleaning ...13-2Clear exclusion list ...9-35Clear flight plan wpts ...6-17

Emergency channel ...10-8Emergency search ...3-9Empty TO waypoint ...8-4En route operation ...9-30Enable approach ...6-23, 9-8Enco

Antenna ··········11-12Azimuth ··········7-18Communication failure · · · 8-5Elevation ··········7-18Error ·············8-5Failure ············8-4Healt

Lat/Lon units ...7-4Left engine fuel ...7-23Leg distance...3-6List key ...1-6Load approach ...6-22, 9-7Load dest

Finding aNearestWaypointWhen you press the NRST key, your Apollo GX willsearch for the nearest 20 waypoints within 600 nm foreach waypoint type. You c

InUse············3-19Standby ···········3-19Part numbers ...1-iiPassword ...7-16Pattern ...4-20PDOP ...3-21Pha

Sunset/Sunrise time ...5-8SymbolTriangle ···········3-5System ...7-1-7-24Navigation Info ·······7-1System Info ·········7-11TTechnical ass

Type ···········1-6, 4-6Update User ········5-12User info ···········5-3VOR info···········5-2Waypoint alert ...8-10Weather channel ...10-

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FlyingDirect-To aWaypointPressing DIRECT-TO allows you to quickly makechanges to your TO waypoint. When you pressDIRECT-TO, the default waypoint shown

Create aFlight PlanYou can create up to 30 flight plans with up to 20 legseach. A flight plan name can have up to eightcharacters using upper case let

5. The first flight plan leg page will be displayed.PressSEL to start inserting waypoints.______ to ______1 Press SELto Edit Leg6. The Ins? prompt wil

Using theMoving MapThe Moving Map gives you a graphic presentation ofyour flight progress. You can select the type of waypointdisplayed, a route line,

2-11Getting StartedSelect(SEL)Direct-To(D )Enter(ENTER)Press SEL to edit information or to select options.Press ENTER to enter and save information. I

2-12Getting StartedTurn LARGE Knob to change MHzTurn SMALL Knob to change kHzPress <-> to toggle Active & StandbyPress MON to monitor Standb

Navigation BasicsThis section explores the navigation function anddescribes the powerful features it contains.About theNavigationFunctionThe navigatio

History of RevisionsRevision Date Software Ver. Manual P/NJanuary 1998 2.1 560-0961-00June 1998 2.2 560-0961-01January 1999 2.2 560-0961-01aMarch 1999

AutonavThe Autonav feature lets you select certain Navdisplay choices and have them rotate in sequencedisplaying each one from one to nine seconds. Th

RelativeBearingIndicatorThe Relative Bearing Indicator is an arrow next to theBearing value that indicates an approximate bearingto a waypoint or airs

Estimated Time En Route (Ete)ETE is to the current TO (destination) waypointfrom your present position based on the currentground speed. The units sho

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance OffTrackThe triangle symbol (“) referenced to a bar graphshows your position relative to being on-course

If the GPS sensor is not sending a valid position, orthe current TO waypoint is blank, the CDI willdisplay “—Nav Flagged—”.TO/FROM IndicatorThe triang

resolution, 100.0 to 999.9 km at 0.1 km resolution,and 1000 to 9999 km at 1 km resolution. See page 6for details on changing units of measurement.Trac

ete aSLE 00:370.006 “Ft01:23 137ktsMinimum Safe Altitude (MSA)MSA is calculated by taking the Maximum ElevationFigure (MEF) from the sectional chart g

database coverage area. In the example shown above,the MESA for the present position of the aircraftwould be 16,800 ft. The mountainous terrain woulda

airport types you select, such as: runway length,lighting, and surface type. Press INFO while viewing aNearest waypoint for more information about tha

2. The waypoint type will flash. Turn the SMALL knobto choose Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT)or User waypoint type.VOR PDXPORTLANDfacil OR USA3.

Important NoticeiiiThe Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States Department of Defense which is solelyresponsible for the accur

Setting Runway Limits for Nearest WaypointsNarrow the type of airports that you will accept bychoosing the runway length, lighting, and surfacetype. T

4. Turn the LARGE knob to cause the runway surfacetype to flash. Turn theSMALL knob to choose fromthe Hard, Soft, or Water surface types. Soft refers

1. Press the INFO key to view information about theairspace. Values for ceiling and floor may be anynumber of positive feet less than 100,000. Valuesm

In the Nav function, turn the LARGE knob to view theAltitude Assist page. The diamond in the corner notesthat turning theSMALL knob will show the Enco

Setting Hold Altitude and BufferThe Hold Altitude is an altitude where you want toremain. The Buffer is the tolerance or range inaltitude that you can

Auto DescentThe Auto Descent feature allows you to input adesired End Altitude, an Offset Distance from adesired Auto Descent Waypoint from the Active

Set up your Auto-Descent by selecting:·Distance from destination waypoint (0 - 99 nm)or Offset Distance·Ending altitude (-1,500 - 50,000’ in 50’ steps

Parallel TrackOffsetThis function allows you to create a parallel courseoffset to the left or right from your current flight planfrom 0.1 to 20.0 nm.

1. In the Nav function, turn the LARGE knob todisplay Parallel Track.Parallel TrackOffset: StandbyRIGHT 12.4nm2. PressSEL. The Offset field will flash

5. Turn the LARGE knob back to the “Offset” field.PressENTER when the “Use?” prompt flashes toactivate Parallel Track. A “p” will appear next tothe wa

ConventionsThe SMALL knob is the smaller, inner knob of the twoconcentric rotary knobs used to look at or changeinformation on the display. When only

CountdownTimerThe Countdown Timer allows you to set a timer thatwill alert you when it expires with a flashing MSGannunciator. The maximum time is 99:

Arc Assist The Arc Assist function will help you to navigatealong an arc. In the GX50/60, Arc Assist will help youfly approaches with DME Arcs. Arc As

2. Press SEL. Choose another waypoint using theLARGE and SMALL knobs.VOR CVOCORVALLISfacil OR USA3. Select the Arc direction with theSMALL knob.Left A

WaypointDistance PageThis page shows the cumulative distance from yourcurrent position to each waypoint in the active flightplan starting with the act

From/To/NextWaypointThe FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoint allows you toview and/or edit a three waypoint mini-flight plan,or view two legs of your flight plan, wh

2. Press SEL to start editing. Turn the LARGE knob toselect the FROM (first) waypoint position. TurntheSMALL knob, if necessary, so the flashingselect

6. Turn the LARGE knob clockwise one click to moveto the next character. Turn theSMALL knob toselect the desired character. Continue to select theneed

C - Set the NEXT Waypoint1. Press SEL and move to the NEXT waypoint withtheLARGE knob. The insert (Ins?) choice willflash. PressENTER and then select

3. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the type of editingyou want to do. The flashing selection will ask youto choose between Ins (Insert), Chg (Change), o

UsingDirect-ToPressing the DIRECT-TO key sets your presentposition as the FROM location. When using theDirect-To function, the FROM waypoint identifie

Table of ContentsIntroduction ...1-1Apollo GX Features ...1-1Display ...

Direct-To Operation1. Press theDIRECT-TO key. The waypoint type willflash.AIRPORT HIOPORTLANDcity OR USA2. Select the new destination (TO) waypoint us

1. You flew to the right to avoid a storm cloud andyour CDI tells you to fly left, but you still have thesame TO waypoint. PressDIRECT-TO. Yourcurrent

1. While on the first leg of your active flight plan, youfind out that you need to make another stop on theway but you don’t want to change the rest o

Direct-To OBS Pressing the DIRECT-TO key twice starts the OBSdesired track editor. OBS Desired Track allows entryof a desired track to or from the cur

4. Press ENTER when the choices are selected.TurnAnticipationThe Apollo GX will provide information for you tosmoothly transition from one flight plan

Turn anticipation will not be available whensequencing is on Hold; for the MAP or MAHP of anapproach; or for the “flyover” waypoints in anapproach.Win

Approach GPSS OperationWhen the autopilot is directed by GPSS, there are fewconsiderations when flying an approach.·GPSS information will not be provi

Tuned Station When your Apollo GX is connected to and configuredto communicate with an Apollo SL30 Nav/Comm,your Apollo GX will provide information ab

Tuning to a LocalizerWhen the connected SL30 is tuned to a Localizerfrequency, the SL30 sends the decoded Localizeridentifier to the Apollo GX. The Ap

Moving Map FunctionsPress the MAP key to reach the Moving Map functionand view the progress of your flight on a graphicdisplay. Your present position,

Range (Rge) ...3-4Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance Off Track. 3-5TO/FROM Indicator ...

ControlsThe LARGE knob moves to different pages of the Mapfunction and selects waypoints when scanning. TheSMALL knob changes the map scale.Waypoint T

Waypoint Scan KeyThe Waypoint Scan smart key allows you to select anairport to get information about while viewing themap.1. Press theSCAN smart key.2

Map SetupThe map setup function allows you to select the routeline, map orientation, waypoint types that will bedisplayed, airspace type, and special

2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose On or Off.3. PressENTER when you made your selection, orturn theLARGE knob to the next item.Map OrientThe Map Orient

Map ReferenceThe Map Reference selection allows you to chooseeither the Destination Waypoint (Dest) or yourcurrent position with an airplane icon (Pla

NoteWaypoints that are in an active flight planwill show up on the moving map even if itswaypoint type is set as “Off.”1. In the Map function, turn th

Track HistoryYour Apollo GX can store a record of its progress inmemory that will be shown on the display. The TrackHistory is shown as a series of po

Trk History:OffSave By:DistanceInterval:0.52. Turn theSMALL knob to select On or Off.3. Turn theLARGE knob to the Save By option. TurntheSMALL knob to

Airspace SetupThe Airspace Setup selections allows you to turnAirspace notification (Alerts) or map display ofAirspaces On or Off, select the distance

Airspace BuffersThree values may be adjusted for Airspace Buffers fordetermining CLOSE information: distance, elevation,and time. CLOSE distance may b

Approach GPSS Operation ...3-38GPSS Rules ...3-38Tuned Station...

ATC Ring SelectionWhen this choice is turned ON,a5nmradiusartificial “ATC Ring” is drawn on the Map displayaround airports that have a control tower.

The Outer selection refers to the outline of the outsidering extended from the ground on up. Selecting Outerwill be useful to VFR pilots who wish to a

Search andRescueWhen activated, the Search and Rescue (SAR) featureallows a simplified, automated method of performingsearch patterns. The search patt

Grid Line DisplayWhile viewing the Search and Rescue (SAR) mappage, you can choose how the grid lines are displayed.Press theGRD smart key to change t

Basic Grid TypeGRD – No grid linesGRD1–60minute grid linesGRD2–30minute grid linesGRD3–15minute grid linesSearch and Rescue Map Setup PageThe SAR Map

4. Turn the LARGE knob to Position. Turn the SMALLknob to choose the position information. If youselected the US Grid type, choose the desiredsectiona

Set the SAR Position (Basic Grid Type)1. If you selected the Basic Grid Type, you need to setthe SAR Position. From the SAR Map Setup pageturn theSMAL

Sectional Aeronautical Chart GridsChart Ident NorthGrid LimitSouthGrid LimitWest GridLimitEast GridLimitTotalGridsGrids/RowSeattle SEA 49°00N 44°30N 1

Selecting A PatternThree pattern types provide you with the ability toperform a search that best suits your needs. The threetypes include Parallel Lin

Parallel Line Search PatternThe Parallel Line search pattern selection allows youto create a search pattern along parallel lines based onan establishe