Gns 530/430 Home Study 6; Worksheet - Gns 530/430 Series Display Interfaces; Tis - Garmin GPSMAP 430 Pilot's Manual

Worksheet – GNS 530/430 Series Display Interfaces; TIS
1. What are the 2 main types of information that may be displayed (when appropriate equipment is installed) on the
GNS 530/430 series units?
2. What does TIS stand for and how does it work?
3. At what ranges (distance and altitude) will TIS display other aircraft?
4. Can TIS data be used as a sole means of traffic avoidance in IMC (instrument meteorological conditions)?
5. Approximately how old is TIS data when displayed?
6. At what distances and altitudes relative to your aircraft will TIS provide a Traffic Advisory?
7. TIS icons on the map page are either open diamonds or solid yellow circles. What is the difference between the
two when deciding which aircraft is a threat?
8. TIS icons have a line protruding from them. What does it stand for?
9. What information is displayed next to the TIS traffic icons?
F Note: The GNS 530/430 series units will also display L3 (formerly Goodrich) SKY497 Traffic and Ryan
TCAD 9900B and 9900BX Traffic. Please refer to the manufacturer's documentation for the proper use
and limitations of this additional equipment.
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GNS 530/430 Home Study 6

Garmin GNS 530/430 Sample Training Syllabus and Flight Lessons 190-00334-00 Rev. A