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  • Page 1 GPS 400 Quick Reference...

  • Page 2: Keys And Knobs

    KEYS AND KNOBS Power CLR (clear) Direct-to RNG (map range) MENU Left-hand Knob The Power Knob controls unit power, turn clockwise to turn the unit on. Figure 1-1 Keys and Knobs FPL (flight plan) ENT (enter) NRST PROC (procedures) Large right knob MSG (message) Small right knob RiGht-hand KeyS and KnobS...

  • Page 3: Bottom Row Keys

    The CLR Key is used to erase information, remove map detail, or to cancel an entry. Press and hold the CLR key to immediately display the Default NAV Page. The ENT Key is used to approve an operation or complete data entry. It is also used to confirm information, such as during power on.
  • Page 4 POWER ON Powering on the GPS 400: Turn the Power Knob clockwise to turn the unit power on. A welcome page appears briefly while the unit performs a self test, followed sequentially by the Unit Type Page and the Software Versions Page.

  • Page 5: Data Entry

    SCReen LayoUt (windowS) The GPS 400’ s display is divided into two separate windows (or screen areas). The left side of the display provides three user-defined data fields. The right side of the display consists of a GPS Window, which shows the various navigation, waypoint information, and settings pages.

  • Page 6: Main Page Groups

    MAIN PAGE GROUPS main PaGe GRoUPS The GPS 400’ s main pages are divided into four separate page groups: NAV, WPT, AUX, and NRST. Each page group is comprised of multiple pages. The page groups are selected using the large right knob. The individual pages are selected using the small right knob.

  • Page 7: Direct-To Navigation

    aUX PaGe GRoUP The AUX Page Group includes four pages. Utility Setup 1 Flight Planning Setup 2 NOTE: The flight plan pages are selected by pressing the FPL Key and using the small right knob to select the desired page. nRSt PaGe GRoUP The NRST Page Group includes eight pages.
  • Page 8 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Selecting a direct-to destination from the Map Page: Select the Map Page from the NAV Page Group. Press the small right knob to display a panning pointer. Turn the small and large right knobs to place the panning pointer at the desired destination location.
  • Page 9 Selecting a nearby airport or a flight plan waypoint as a direct-to destination: Press the Direct-to Key. Turn the large right knob to highlight the nearest airport (NRST) or flight plan (FPL) field. Turn the small right knob to display a window listing nearby airports or all waypoints in the active flight plan.

  • Page 10: Default Nav Page

    DEFAULT NAV PAGE Viewing airport information by facility name or city: Select the Airport Location Page (see page 6). Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. Turn the large right knob to highlight the facility name (second line) or the city (third line) field.
  • Page 11 Quickly displaying the Default NAV Page: From any page, press and hold the CLR Key for approximately two seconds. Selecting a different data item for any data field: With the Default NAV Page displayed, press the MENU Key to display the Default NAV Page Menu.
  • Page 12 MAP PAGE maP PaGe Map Display Desired Track Map Range Present Position The following symbols are used to depict the various airports and NAVAIDs on the Map Page: Symbol Description Airport with hard surface runway(s); (primary runway shown) Airport with soft surface runway(s) only Private Airfield Heliport VOR/DME...
  • Page 13 Turning the data fields off and displaying a full screen map: With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key to display the Map Page Menu. Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Data Fields Off?’ and press the ENT Key. To re-display the data fields, follow steps 1 and 2, but instead select ‘Data Fields On?’...

  • Page 14: Nav/Com Page

    NAV/COM PAGE naV/Com PaGe The NAV/COM Page provides a list of the airport communication and navigation frequencies at the departure, enroute, and arrival airports. Departure, Enroute, or Assigned Frequency and Arrival Airport Usage Information (When Applicable) Frequency Type NOTE: The NAV/COM frequencies are listed for reference only.

  • Page 15: Nearest Airports

    Viewing a list of nearest airports: Press the NRST Key to display the Nearest Airport Page. ‘NRST’ will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. Scrolling through the list of nearest airports: Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.
  • Page 16 NEAREST AIRPORTS Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to destination: Press the Direct-to Key. The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page appears, with the waypoint identifier field highlighted. Turn the large right knob to highlight the nearest airport (NRST) field. Turn the small right knob to display a window showing up to nine nearby airports.

  • Page 17: Flight Plans

    Navigating a flight plan: Press the FPL Key and turn the small right knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. Turn the large right knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press the MENU Key to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu.
  • Page 18 SELECT AN APPROACH Selecting an approach: Press the PROC Key to display the Procedures Page. Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Select Approach?’ and press the ENT Key. A window appears listing the available procedures. Turn the large right knob to highlight the desired procedure and press the ENT Key.
  • Page 19 Not all approaches in the database are approved for GPS use. As the pilot selects an approach, a ‘GPS’ designation to the right of the procedure name indicates the procedure can be flown using the GPS receiver. Some procedures do not have this designation, meaning the GPS receiver may be used for supplemental navigation guidance only.

  • Page 20: Flying An Approach

    FLYING AN APPROACH GUideLineS foR fLyinG an aPPRoaCh Due to the variety of available approach procedures, the specific steps required will vary according to the approach selected. Keep in mind the following while flying the approach: • Selecting the destination airport as the last waypoint in the active flight plan, or using the Direct-to Key ensures that the desired waypoint will automatically appear when choosing the...

  • Page 21: Flying The Missed Approach

    • The CDI will guide the pilot through a DME arc. Just keep the needle centered to fly along the arc. When using an autopilot, the course select on the CDI (or HSI) must be periodically updated with the desired track (DTK). •...
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