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APPENDIX
SIMULATOR
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Operating mode page
Selecting the simulator mode.
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The GPS 150XL' s simulator mode allows you to plan and practice flights in your
home and office using an optional remote battery pack or AC adapter. The simula-
tor is not accessible when the GPS 150XL is running off the master avionics
switch. All waypoint and route planning done in simulator mode will be saved in the
unit' s internal memory.
To operate the GPS 150XL in simulator mode:
1. Turn the unit on by rotating the
the unit conducts a self test. Once the self test is complete, the welcome page will be
replaced by the operating mode page.
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2. Rotate
to move the cursor over the operating mode field ('Normal') .
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3. Rotate
to select 'Simulator' and press the
'ok?' prompt.
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4. Press
to confirm.
Once the GPS 150XL has been placed in simulator mode, the database confirma-
tion page will appear, showing the operating dates, cycle number and database type
available.
To acknowledge the database information:
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1. Press
.
After the database has been acknowledged, the initial position reference page will
appear, where you may specify the starting position for your simulated trip. You can
define the initial position by entering a waypoint identifier in the reference field, or
by manually entering coordinates in the lat/lon field.
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knob clockwise. The welcome page will appear while
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key. The cursor will advance to the
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