Displaying The Vertical Navigation Page; Section 11: Vertical Navigation (Vnav) - Garmin GNS 530 Pilot's Manual & Reference

SECTION 11: VERTICAL
NAVIGATION (VNAV)
The GNS 530' s Vertical Navigation Page (Figure 11-2)
allows you to create a three-dimensional profile (Figure
11-1) which guides you from your present position and
altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location.
This is helpful when you'd like to descend to a certain
altitude near an airport or climb to an altitude before
reaching a route or direct-to waypoint. Once the profile is
defined, message alerts and additional data on the Default
NAV and Map Pages keep you informed of your progress.
NOTE: To use the vertical navigation features,
the ground speed must be greater than 35 knots
and direct-to navigation or a flight plan must be
activated.
TIME AND DISTANCE
TO PROFILE
CURRENT ALTITUDE
AND POSITION
190-00181-00 Rev. H
DISTANCE TO TARGET
Figure 11-1 VNAV Profile
GNS 530(A) Pilot's Guide and Reference

Displaying the Vertical Navigation Page:

Press the VNAV key.
Target Altitude and Altitude
Reference (AGL or MSL)
Target Distance
(from reference)
Vertical Speed
Desired
Current Page
Figure 11-2 VNAV Page
TARGET ALTITUDE
AND POSITION
AIRPORT
SECTION 11
VERTICAL NAVIGATION
Vertical
Speed
Required
11-1