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Garmin GDU 37X Pilot's Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ Multi Function Display Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX...
  • Page 5 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to...
  • Page 6 WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the GDU 37X must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their own risk.
  • Page 7 GDU 37X. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.
  • Page 8 FAA/FCC regulations. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the GDU 37X, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current GDU 37X system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
  • Page 9 NOTE: The purpose of the accompanying Quick Reference Guide is to provide a resource with which to find operating instructions on the major features of the GDU 37X more easily. It is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Complete operating procedures for the GDU 37X are found in this Pilot’s Guide.
  • Page 10 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 11 System Software Version 2.40-2.50: • Added Units setup page to main menu when in normal mode System Software Version 2.50-2.60: • Added warning text to weight and balance page RR-11 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 12 Added softkey to map page to enable/disable traffic display. • Added ability to enable/disable ‘traffic not available’ audio alert. • Added softkey to Terrain page to quickly access terrain alerting settings. RR-12 Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 13 • Changed screenshot utility to be activated when Menu key is pressed and held. June, 2012 System Software Version 6.40-7.00: • Added GDL39 Support RR-13 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 14 Blank Page RR-14 Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION 1 OVERVIEW ..................1 1.1 Unit Overview ......................1 External Navigator (Optional) ....................2 1.2 GDU 37X Controls ......................3 1.3 System Power-up ......................5 1.4 Accessing System Functionality ................6 Menus ..........................6 Data Entry ..........................7 Pages ........................... 9 Softkey Function .........................
  • Page 16 XM Weather (Optional) (GDU 375 only) ..............103 irius Activating Services ......................105 SiriusXM Weather Products ....................105 Using SiriusXM Weather Products ..................117 Data Link weather (FIS-B) (370 or 375) ................122 Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 17 SD Card Use and Databases ..................193 Installing and Removing SD Cards ..................193 GDU 37X Databases ......................194 Updating GDU 37X Databases ..................197 Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints ................200 Importing/Exporting Flight Plans ..................200 General TIS-A Information ..................203 TIS-A vs.
  • Page 18 Map Datums ........................227 Location Formats ......................227 Glossary ........................229 License Agreement and Warranty ................235 Contact Garmin........................ 235 Software License Agreement ..................... 235 Limited Warranty ......................235 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ............... 236 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ..................236 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................

  • Page 19: Section 1 Overview

    Overview SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW The GDU 37X Multi Function Display (MFD) presents position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 7” Wide VGA (800x480) color display. 7” WVGA (800x480) SD Card Slot Color Display...

  • Page 20: External Navigator (Optional)

    When using an external GPS navigator with the GDU 37X, press the INTERNAL Softkey on the Active Flight Plan Page or Direct-To Page to make changes to the active flight plan from the GDU 37X. Press the EXTERNAL Softkey to return to the external GPS navigator’s flight plan.

  • Page 21: Gdu 37X Controls

    Overview 1.2 GDU 37X CONTROLS The GDU 37X controls have been designed to simplify operation of the system and minimize workload and the time required to access sophisticated functionality. GDU 37X Controls 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 22 Press to display the Nearest Page for viewing the nearest airports, intersections, NDBs, VORs, waypoints, frequencies, and airspaces Softkey Press to select softkey shown above the bezel key on the display Selection Keys Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 23: System Power-Up

    After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to acknowledge a data link weather advisory (GDU 375 only). Data link Weather Advisory (GDU 375 only) Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 24: Accessing System Functionality

    Overview 1.4 ACCESSING SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY MENUS The GDU 37X has a dedicated MENU Key. Pressing the MENU Key once displays a context-sensitive list of options for the page (Page Menu). Pressing the MENU Key twice displays the Main Menu. The Page Menu allows the user to access additional features or make settings changes which specifically relate to the currently displayed window/page.

  • Page 25: Data Entry

    The FMS Joystick can be used for directly entering alphanumeric data into the GDU 37X. In some instances, such as when entering an identifier, the GDU 37X tries to predict the desired identifier based on the characters being entered. In this case, if the desired identifier appears, use the ENT Key to confirm the entry without entering the rest of the identifier manually.
  • Page 26 FMS Joystick to move the cursor, until the fields are complete. d) Press the ENT Key to confirm entry. 4) Press the FMS Joystick or the CLR Key to cancel data entry (the field reverts back to its previous information). Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 27 1) If necessary press the FMS Joystick to begin interaction with the Navigation Bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick until the desired page is selected (MAP, WPT, WX (optional) (optional) , TER, XM , INFO). 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 28: Main Pages

    Overview • Main Pages Map Page (MAP) Traffic Page (TRF) Waypoint Page (WPT) XM Audio Page (XM) (optional) Weather Page (WX) (optional) Info Page (INFO) Terrain Page (TER) Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 29 • ATC (Air Route Traffic Control Center)—bearing, distance, and frequency. • FSS (Flight Service Station)—name, bearing, distance, frequency, and VOR (if applicable). • ASPC (Airspace)—name, time to entry (when applicable), and status. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 30 Nearest Airport Weather (WX) (Optional) Nearest Cities (CTY) Nearest VORs (VOR) Nearest ARTCC (ATC) Nearest NDBs (NDB) Nearest FSS (FSS) Nearest Intersections (INT) Nearest Airspace (ASPC) Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic) Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 31 1) Press the FPL or the NRST Key. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to begin interaction with the Navigation Bar. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick until the desired page is selected. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 32: Softkey Function

    When a softkey function is disabled, the softkey label is subdued (dimmed). Softkey Softkey Names (Displayed) Bezel Mounted Softkeys (Press) Softkeys (WPT Page) Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 33: Map Page Softkeys

    IFR MAP Softkey selected VFR MAP Displays VFR map information and softkeys LOW AWY Low Altitude (Victor) Airways displayed HIGH AWY High Altitude Airways (Jet Routes) displayed BACK Returns to top-level softkeys 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 34: Waypoint Page Softkeys

    Animates NEXRAD Radar and Satellite Mosaic weather INFO Displays XM Information LEGEND Displays weather legends TERRAIN PAGE SOFTKEYS SETTINGS DISABLE SETTINGS Displays the Terrain Setup Page DISABLE Toggles terrain alerts on/off. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 35 9900 feet below the aircraft. INFO Softkey selected Stations Displays ADS-B ground station(s) information. SETUP Select to set pressure altitude sensor on or off in the GDL 39. EXIT Returns to the Traffic Page. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 36: Info Page Softkey

    Displays system status messages Various softkeys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity (e.g., PAN MAP, VOLUME, etc), other softkeys require manual de-selection (e.g., TERRAIN, WEATHER, PANEL, etc.). Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 37: Accessing The Information (Info) Page

    • Lost Satellite Reception—the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix Constellation Receiver Status Diagram Signal Strength Bar PRN Number 45° Above PRN Number Horizon Horizon GPS Status (Info Page) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 38: New Location

    When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, ‘3D GPS Location’ is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 39: Position

    By default the Nearest Type is set to ‘Automatic’, which will display the nearest large airport, enroute VOR, or city (in that order). Reference Waypoint Position Information (INFO Page) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 40 Map Datum and Location Formats) is not set to a Lat/Lon format, a new menu option ‘Show/Hide Lat/Lon’ will appear on the INFO Page. Selecting ‘Show Lat/Lon’ allows simultaneous display of the current position in both the selected location format as well as Lat/Lon format. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 41: Data Fields And Layout (Info Page)

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Select Page Layout’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired page layout option, and press the ENT Key. Page Layout Window (Info Page) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 42: System Settings

    Bar Fields, Display, Date & Time, Position, or Alarms), and press the ENT Key. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) With the ‘Restore Default’ highlighted press the ENT Key. Restore Default Window Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 43: Data Bar Fields

    5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access the list of options, then turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired option and press the ENT Key. 6) To restore defaults, press the MENU Key. With ‘Restore Default’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 44: Display

    Overview ADDITIONAL DATA BAR INFORMATION When an external navigator is configured with the GDU 37X and it is being used for navigation, ‘EXT’ is displayed in magenta in the upper left corner of the Data Bar. Data Field Using External...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Color Mode

    4) With the ‘Color Mode’ field highlighted, turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired color mode (Auto, Day, or Night). 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to remove the menu. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 46 1) With screenshots enabled (see above), navigate to the desired screen. 2) Press and hold the MENU Key until the screen flashes indicating the screenshot was saved to the SD Card. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 47: Sound

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field, and select the desired unit by turning the FMS Joystick. 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 48: Date & Time

    NOTE: Refer to Appendix G for more information on Map Datums and Location Formats. Changing position settings: 1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 49: Alarms

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field, and select the desired option by turning the FMS Joystick. 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to remove the menu. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 50: Setting Airport Criteria

    • Minimum Runway Length: Allows the pilot to enter a specific length for the shortest runway allowed. • Include Private Airports: Allows the pilot include Private Airports in the search criteria. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 51 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Set Airport Criteria’, and then press the ENT Key. A window appears with the current settings. 5) Press the MENU Key. 6) With ‘Restore Default’ highlighted press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 52 Overview Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 53: Section 2 Gps Navigation

    The route line represents the course and the magenta Bug Indicator (similar to the Bug Indicator on the HSI) can be set to ‘Bearing’ (default), ‘Course to Steer’, a specific heading reference (‘User Selected’), or ‘Off’. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 54: Panel

    The panel shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format. Keep in mind the differences between the GPS-derived panel and mechanical instruments, as mechanical panel instruments use sensors that provide information different from that derived using GPS. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 55: Gps Navigation

    CDI to full left or right limits: • CDI scale = 1.25 - within 30 nm of any airport in the active route. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 56: Changing The Cdi Scale

    The Bug Indicator can be set from the Map Page Menu. Setting the Bug Indicator: 1) From the Map Page with the Panel or Compass Arc displayed, press the MENU Key to display the Map Page Menu Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 57: Manually Setting A Course

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set OBS and Hold’, and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired course to the destination, and press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 58: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    The descent angle locks to prevent changes in speed from altering the profile. The VNAV feature does not take into account any changes in groundspeed that occur during the transition from level flight to descent or climb. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 59: Using The Vnav Feature

    At 200 ft above the target altitude, the “Approaching Target Altitude” message appears, the ‘Estimated Time To VNAV’ goes blank, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the HSI. CAUTION: The GDU 37X and the VNAV function are only VFR navigation aids and are not intended for instrument approaches. Distance to Profile...
  • Page 60 Force capture of the VNAV profile: 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile and begin navigation. 2) From the VNAV Page, press (select) the CAPTURE Softkey. Force cancel of the VNAV profile: Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 61: Using Map Displays

    VNAV Indicator (Map) 2.4 USING MAP DISPLAYS Map displays are used extensively in the GDU 37X to provide situational awareness in flight. Most GDU 37X maps can display the following information: • Airports, NAVAIDs, airspaces, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.) with names...

  • Page 62: Map Orientation

    Changing the Navigation Map orientation: 1) With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 63: Map Range

    The scale bar represents the map scale. To change the map range on any map, use the down arrow on the RNG Key to zoom in (decreasing), or the up arrow to zoom out (increasing). 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 64: Map Panning

    (airports, obstacles, etc) elevation, if known. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 65: Panning The Map

    2) Move the FMS Joystick to move the Map Pointer around the map. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to remove the Map Pointer and re-center the map on the aircraft’s current position. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 66: Measuring Bearing And Distance

    Key changes the starting point for measuring. 4) To exit the Measure Bearing/Distance option, press the FMS Joystick; or select ‘Stop Measuring’ from the Page Menu and press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 67: Topography

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’, and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Map’ Category from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Topo Shading’ field. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 68: Satellite View

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’, and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Map’ Category from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Satellite View’ field. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 69: Map Symbols

    The background map detail (such as highways, cities, rivers, and smaller lakes) is removed from the map. 2) Press the CLR Key again. ‘CLEAR-2’ appears below the map range and airspace boundary detail is removed from the map. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 70: Airports & Navaids

    (VRP). Runway Number Runway Extension line Runway Extensions and Numbers (Map Page) Setting up and customizing airports and NAVAIDs for the map page: Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 71: Cities & Roads

    5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of options for each feature (On/Off, Auto, range settings, or text size). 6) Using the FMS Joystick select the desired option and press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 72: Airspace

    6) Using the FMS Joystick select the desired option and press the ENT Key. 7) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 73: Airways

    When both types of airways are displayed, high altitude airways are drawn on top of Low Altitude Airways. When airways are selected for display on the map, the airway waypoints (VORs, NDBs, and Intersections) are also displayed. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 74: Displaying/Removing Airways

    Setting up and customizing airspace for the map page: 1) From the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 75: Reviewing Information For An Airway

    3) With the LOW AWY and/or HIGH AWY Softkeys selected, press the FMS Joystick to display the Map Pointer. 4) Place the Map Pointer on an airway. The MEA, name of airway, endpoints, distance, and calculated radials are displayed. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 76: Waypoints

    Waypoints can be selected by entering the ICAO identifier, entering the name of the facility, or by entering the city name. As a waypoint identifier, facility name, or location is entered, the GDU 37X’s Spell’N’Find feature scrolls through the database, displaying those waypoints matching the characters which have been entered up to that point.
  • Page 77 The Waypoint Page allows the pilot to review airport information, runway information, frequencies, instrument procedures, AOPA information, and weather information. The pilot can manually enter the identifier or the GDU 37X will choose the most appropriate identifier based on the current position and phase of flight.
  • Page 78 Waypoint -Displaced Threshold Distance COM/NAV Airport Freq. Info. Information -Identification -Elevation -Frequency -Fuel Available -Availability -Time Zone -Additional (UTC Offset) Information -Lat/Long -Bearing/Distance INFO Softkey Selected Waypoint Page (INFO Softkey Selected) Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 79: Selecting A Runway

    5) Move the FMS Joystick to place the cursor in the ‘Runways’ Box, on the runway designator. Runways Box (Waypoint Page) 6) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the desired runway (if more than one) for 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 80 *. Additional Frequency Information (Waypoint Page) 4) Press the ENT Key to view the Additional Information Window. 5) To remove the window, press the FMS Joystick, ENT Key, or CLR Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 81: Nearest Information

    GPS Navigation NEAREST INFORMATION The GDU 37X provides a NRST Key which gives the pilot quick access to nearest airport, weather, VOR, NDB, intersection, user waypoint, city, ARTCC, FSS, and airspace information. If none are available, “None Within 200 NM” is displayed.
  • Page 82 4) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired criteria to be defined. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired option. 6) Press the ENT Key. Nearest Airports Page Menu Airport Criteria Window Restoring nearest airport criteria defaults: Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 83: Weather Information (Optional)

    6) To return to the Nearest Airport Weather Page, press the FMS Joystick, the ENT Key, or the CLR Key. Viewing FIS-B NOTAMs: 1) From the Waypoints Page press NOTAMS Softkey. 2) If needed, scroll up or down using the FMS Joystick. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 84: Intersections

    3) Turn the FMS Joystick clockwise to begin entering an intersection identifier (turning it counter-clockwise brings up the waypoint selection submenu - press the CLR Key to remove it), or move the FMS Joystick to select the facility name, or city field. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 85: Ndbs

    CLR Key to remove it), or move the FMS Joystick to select the facility name, or city field. 4) Press the ENT Key. 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the Nearest NDBs Page. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 86: Vors

    3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired VOR. 5) Press the ENT Key to display the VOR Information Page. USER WAYPOINTS Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 87: Creating User Waypoints

    GPS Navigation The GDU 37X can create and store up to 3,000 user-defined waypoints. Once a waypoint has been created, it can be renamed, deleted, or moved. Creating user waypoints: 1) To create a user waypoint at the current location, using the Map Pointer, or...
  • Page 88 REF WPTS Softkey to enter a bearing and distance from another waypoint or the bearing from two other waypoints to define the new waypoint location. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 89 1) Press the MENU Key twice to access the Main Menu. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the appropriate waypoint and press the 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 90: Deleting User Waypoints

    3) Highlight a User Waypoint in the User Waypoint List, or enter a waypoint in the User Waypoint field. 4) Press the ENT Key. 5) Press the DELETE Softkey. ‘No’ is highlighted in the confirmation window. 6) Highlight ‘Yes’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 91: Airspace

    Waypoints Page Menu. 2.6 AIRSPACE The GDU 37X can display the following types of airspaces: Class B/TMA, Class C/ TCA, Class D, Restricted, MOA (Military), Other Airspace, Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), and Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR), and Parachute Jump Areas.
  • Page 92 SMART AIRSPACE ™ Smart Airspace shows airspace at and immediately surrounding the aircraft’s ™ current altitude in bold. Airspaces at all other altitudes are de-emphasized. De-emphasized Bold Airspace Airspace Smart Airspace ™ Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 93: Direct-To Navigation

    Once a direct-to is activated, the GDU 37X establishes a point-to-point course line from the present position to the selected direct-to destination. Course guidance is provided until the direct-to is replaced with a new direct-to or flight plan, or cancelled.
  • Page 94 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Select the desired airport (the nearest one is already selected). 3) Press the Direct-to Key. 4) Press the ENT Key. 5) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 95 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'Stop Navigation' or ‘Resume Flight Plan’ if a flight plan was active. 3) Press the ENT Key. If a flight plan is still active, the GDU 37X resumes navigating the flight plan along the closest leg.
  • Page 96 GPS Navigation Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 97: Section 3 Flight Planning

    The active flight plan is erased when the destination is reached and the system is turned off. When storing flight plans with an approach, the GDU 37X uses the waypoint information from the current database to define the waypoints. If the database is changed or updated, the GDU 37X automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified.

  • Page 98: Manually Switching Between Internal And External Flight Plan Sources

    Press the INTERNAL Softkey on the Active Flight Plan Page or the Direct-to Page, to temporarily allow flight planning through the GDU 37X using the internal GPS flight plan when an external GPS Navigator is configured. Press the EXTERNAL Softkey to return to the external GPS navigator’s flight plan.

  • Page 99: Failure Of The External Gps Navigation Source

    If the external GPS navigation source fails, the system reverts to the internal GPS navigation source and ‘REV’ is shown in yellow in the upper left corner of the Data Bar. External GPS Failure. Reverted to Internal GPS External GPS Navigation Failure 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 100: Flight Plan Creation

    The active flight plan is listed on the Active Flight Plan Page. It is the flight plan to which the GDU 37X is currently providing guidance, and is shown on the navigation maps. Stored flight plans are listed on the Flight Plan List Page, and are available for activation (becomes the active flight plan).

  • Page 101: Flight Planning

    6) With the APPEND Softkey selected, repeat step numbers 3 and 4 to enter each additional flight plan waypoint. 7) Press the DONE Softkey (from the Flight Plan List Page only). 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 102 7) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter each additional flight plan waypoint. 8) When all waypoints have been entered, press the FMS Joystick to return to the Flight Plan List Page. The new flight plan is now in the list. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 103: Flight Plan Storage

    8) With ‘Load Approach’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN STORAGE The GDU 37X can store up to 50 flight plans. The active flight plan is erased when another flight plan is activated. Details about each stored flight plan can be viewed...
  • Page 104 6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. A copy of the flight plan is stored in the next available position in the flight plan list on the Flight Plan List Page. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 105: Flight Plan Activation

    Activate Leg Window 6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 106: Adding Waypoints To An Existing Flight Plan

    Turn the FMS Joystick counter-clockwise to display a list of recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS), or nearest airports (NRST APTS). c) Select the desired waypoint from the submenu. d) Press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 107 USE MAP Softkey to activate the map pointer. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan leg to be modified. Active Flight Plan Page (Flight Plan Leg Highlighted with Map Pointer) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 108: Editing Speed, Fuel Flow, And Flight Plan Name

    The Plan Speed and Fuel Flow fields are for flight planning purposes. The values entered are used by the GDU 37X to estimate flight plan parameters such as ETE and Fuel Required (FUEL REQD). When on the ground or when reviewing a saved flight plan the GDU uses Plan Speed to estimate values.
  • Page 109 4) Using the FMS Joystick, enter the desired speed, and press the ENT Key. 5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 for ‘Fuel Flow’, and press the DONE Softkey. Plan Speed Field Fuel Flow Field Plan Speed and Fuel Flow (Saved Flight Plan Page) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 110: Copying Flight Plans

    Editing the Saved Flight Plan Name COPYING FLIGHT PLANS The GDU 37X allows copying a flight plan into a new flight plan memory slot, allowing editing, etc., without affecting the original flight plan. This can be used to duplicate an existing stored flight plan for use in creating a modified version of the original stored flight plan.

  • Page 111: Deleting Flight Plans

    Flight Planning DELETING FLIGHT PLANS Individual or all stored flight plans can be deleted from the GDU 37X memory. Deleting a stored flight plan: 1) Press the FPL Key and turn the FMS Joystick to display the Flight Plan List Page.
  • Page 112 5) Press the CLR Key. The ‘Remove XXXXX From Flight Plan?’ window is displayed. 6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 113: Inverting A Flight Plan

    3) Using the FMS Joystick highlight the desired flight plan to import. 4) Press the IMPORT Softkey and press the ENT Key. Or: Press Menu and with “Import Flight Plan” highlighted press ENT. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 114: Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)

    Or: Press Menu and with “Export Flight Plan” highlighted press ENT. 3.5 APPROACHES (WITHOUT EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR CONFIGURED) WARNING: The GDU 37X is not designed to be independently used for flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or other conditions in which aircraft control is based solely upon flight instruments. The approaches provided are for monitoring purposes only.

  • Page 115: Selecting An Approach

    (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (final approach fix to missed approach point) of the published approach is available in the GDU 37X. An approach can be selected from the Direct-to Window, Waypoint (WPT) Page, Active Flight Plan Page, and the Saved Flight Plan Page.
  • Page 116 1) With an approach loaded on the Active Flight Plan Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Activate Approach’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 117 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the Active Flight Plan Page or Saved Flight Plan Page. 3) Press the RMV APPR Softkey; or press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Remove Approach’ by turning or moving the FMS Joystick, and press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 118: Activating Vectors-To-Final

    After an approach has been activated, the VECTORS Softkey is used when being vectored to the final approach course by Air Traffic Control (ATC). If the VECTORS Softkey is selected, the GDU 37X creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]).

  • Page 119: Trip Planning

    The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. If the VECTORS Softkey is not selected, the GDU 37X creates a straight-line course directly to the first waypoint in the approach. Cancelling Vectors-to-Final: From the Active Flight Plan Page (with an approach activated), press the VECTORS Softkey.
  • Page 120 Flight Planning Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 121: Section 4 Hazard Avoidance

    Hazard Avoidance SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE 4.1 WEATHER INFORMATION XM WEATHER (OPTIONAL) (GDU 375 ONLY) irius NOTE: See the GDU 37X Installation Manual for SiriusXM activation instructions. Sirius NOTE: XM Weather is only available with the optional GDU 375. XM DATA LINK WEATHER ADVISORY...

  • Page 122: Weather Source

    XM, or GDL FIS-B). The default is ‘AUTO’ which will use XM over GDL FIS-B if both are available. 3) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the previous page. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 123: Activating Services

    Never use NEXRAD data or any radar data to penetrate hazardous weather. Rather, use it in an early-warning capacity of pre-departure and enroute evaluation. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 124: Hazard Avoidance

    NEXRAD site cannot depict high altitude storms at close ranges, and has no information about storms directly over the site. • Radar coverage only extends to 55°N. • Any precipitation displayed between 52°N and 55°N is unknown. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 125 Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover. RADAR Legend Satellite Mosaic/Cloud Tops Data 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 126 Isobars that are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Strong gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds. Pressure units can be displayed in Millibars (mb) and Inches of Mercury (in). Other Legend Surface Pressure Data Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 127: Winds Aloft

    10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. Winds Aloft Data Wind Direction Calm 15 Knots 5 Knots 20 Knots Wind Flag 10 Knots 50 Knots Winds Barbs 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 128: Storm Cells

    15 minutes. Critical information about the storm cell (tops and intensity) can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with the map pointer. Pressing the ENT Key will display additional information. Storm Cell Data Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 129 The METAR flag color is determined by the information in the METAR text. The METAR flag is gray when the METAR text does not contain adequate information to determine flight conditions. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 130 In the contiguous United States, the following items are covered: severe icing, severe or extreme turbulence, volcanic ash, dust storms, and sandstorms that lower visibility to less than three statute miles. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 131 TFRs are routinely issued for activities such as sporting events, dignitary visits, military depots, and forest fires. TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). TFR Data 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 132: Freezing Levels

    (yellow). Urgent (UUA) PIREP Routine (UA) PIREP Selected PIREP Data FREEZING LEVELS Freezing Level shows contours for the lowest forecast altitude where icing conditions are likely to occur. Freezing Level Data Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 133 SLD threat areas are depicted as magenta dots over the CIP colors. Icing Forecast Legend Moderate Icing Selected With Map Pointer 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 134 The surface temperatures of coastal and large inland bodies of water are displayed. Other Legend Water Temperature Data FORECAST Forecast information is available for current and forecast weather conditions. Forecasts are available for intervals of 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours. Forecast Data Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 135: Using Siriusxm Weather Products

    Cells, the weather product is displayed when a map range “smaller” than the weather product map range setting is selected. The menu also provides a means for enabling/ disabling display of ‘Weather Data’, ‘NEXRAD’, and/or ‘Fronts’ on the Map Page. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 136 4) Press the PAN MAP Softkey to get abbreviated information about the selected weather product or map feature (if available). 5) With the desired weather product selected press the ENT Key to get detailed information (if available). Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 137 6) Press the ENT Key to select an option. 7) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 138 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to view the desired weather legend (Radar, Fronts, METAR, AIRMET, Turbulence Forecast, Icing Forecast, or Other). 4) With ‘DONE’ highlighted, press the ENT Key to return to the Map Page. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 139 Select ‘Animate Weather’ and press the ENT Key to begin animation. 4) To stop animation, deselect the ANIMATE Softkey. Press the MENU Key, turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Stop Animation’, and press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 140: Data Link Weather (Fis-B) (370 Or 375)

    TIS-B traffic information), and weather (Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B)) information to the GDU 37X through an RS-232 serial connection. As a UAT receiver, the GDL 39 can receive and, when connected to a GDU 37X, display Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather products as well as traffic.
  • Page 141 No pilot action is required to receive FIS-B weather informations. Weather product status can be viewed on the dedicated Weather Page or by viewing Data Link status from the main menu. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 142 1 minute (where available), METAR 8 hours As Available otherwise 12 hours 8 hours AIRMET 12 hours As Available As Available, then at 15 SIGMET 12 hours minute intervals for 1 hour Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 143 NEXRAD radar coverage is not currently available or is not being collected are indicated in grayish-purple (Weather (WX) Page Only). Radar capability exists in these areas, but it is not active or is off-line. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 144: Nexrad Abnormalities

    (decibels of Z). “Reflectivity” (designated by the letter Z) is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. The dBZ values increase as returned signal strength increases. Precipitation intensity is displayed using colors corresponding to the dBZ values. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 145 When Combined radar data is viewed, Regional Radar data is displayed on top of CONUS data and the time shown in the lower left corner is associated with Regional Radar data only. FIS-B Radar (CONUS) FIS-B Radar (Regional) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 146 A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 147 ISA temperature is also shown. Temperatures are color coded with temperatures near and below freezing are shown as shades of blue, green for temperatures just above freezing and shades of orange are used for warmer temperatures. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 148 TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour weather forecasts. TAFs may contain some of the same code as METAR data. It typically forecasts significant weather changes, temporary changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 149 IFR (ceiling 500 to below 1000 feet AGL and/or visibility 1 mile to less than 3 miles) Low IFR (ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile) METAR text does not contain adequate information to determine flight conditions 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 150 A SIGMET is widespread and must affect or be forecast to affect an area of at least 3,000 square miles. SIGMETs are displayed as a yellow-dashed line. AIRMET Selected With Map AIRMET/SIGMET Legend Pointer Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 151 Control (ATC) facilities are required to solicit PIREPs. A PIREP may contain unforecast adverse weather conditions, such as low in-flight visibility, icing conditions, wind shear, and turbulence. PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 152 XM, or GDL FIS-B). The default is ‘AUTO’ which will use XM over GDL FIS-B if both are available. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the previous page. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 153 4) Use the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired weather product with the Map Pointer. 5) With the desired weather product highlighted, press the ENT Key to get detailed information (if available). 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 154 6) Press the ENT Key to select an option. 7) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 155 ENT Key to display the Weather Legend Window. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to view the desired weather legend (Radar, METAR, or AIRMET). 4) With ‘DONE’ highlighted, press the ENT Key to return to the Map Page. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 156 Press the MENU Key, turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Stop Animation’, and press the ENT Key. Viewing FIS-B NOTAMs: 1) From the Waypoints Page press NOTAMS Softkey. 2) If needed, scroll up or down using the FMS Joystick. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 157 Hazard Avoidance NOTAMS Information Page 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 158: Terrain

    Note that all obstructions may not be available in the terrain and obstacle database. No terrain and obstacle information is shown without a valid 3-D GPS position. The GDU 37X GPS receiver provides the horizontal position and altitude of the aircraft. Aircraft GPS altitude is derived from satellite position. GPS altitude is then converted to a mean sea level (MSL)-based altitude (GPS-MSL altitude) and is used to determine terrain and obstacle proximity.

  • Page 159: Terrain Information

    Points WARNING: Red obstacle is above or within 100’ below current aircraft altitude CAUTION: Yellow obstacle is between 100’ and 1000’ (default) below current aircraft altitude Terrain Obstacle Colors and Symbology 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 160: Terrain And Obstacle Color Code

    Use the Terrain Setup Menu to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your flight path. • Caution Elevation—The GDU 37X will provide an alert if the terrain or obstacle is within the default Caution Elevation or user-defined Caution Elevation •...
  • Page 161 Red Terrain is above the aircraft or within 100 ft below the aircraft. Yellow Terrain is Between the User- Terrain Profile defined Caution View Elevation and 100 ft Below the Aircraft Terrain Page 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 162: Terrain Alerts

    Terrain Page is not displayed, a pop-up alert appears. The Range Rings on the pop- up alert are spaced every whole mile/kilometer/nautical mile. Press the CLR Key to acknowledge the pop-up and/or aural alert. Range Rings Pop-Up Alert (Map Page) Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 163 “terrain ahead! pull “obstacle ahead! pull “sink rate, pull up!” up!” up!” Warning “terrain! terrain! pull “obstacle! obstacle! “pull up!” up! pull up!” pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 164: Traffic Systems

    Mode S Transponder (GTX 330 or GTX 23), or ADS-B/TIS-B traffic via a GDL 39. When the GDU 37X is configured, with both a Mode S transponder capable of receiving TIS-A traffic and a GDL 39 capable of receiving ADS-B/TIS-B traffic the GDU 37X will automatically switch between traffic sources. The following conditions describe the traffic display logic.

  • Page 165: Traffic Information Service (Tis-A) (Optional)

    Hazard Avoidance TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS-A) (OPTIONAL) NOTE: Refer to Appendix D for general information regarding TIS-A. The GDU 37X supports TIS-A input from a Garmin Mode S transponder, such as the GTX 330. SYSTEM STATUS The traffic system status is annunciated in the upper right corner of the Map Page.
  • Page 166 A TIS-A audio alert is generated whenever the number of Traffic Advisories on the GDU 37X screen increases from one scan to the next. Limiting Traffic Advisories only reduces the “nuisance” alerting due to proximate aircraft. For example, when the first Traffic Advisories appear on the TIS-A display, the user is alerted audibly.

  • Page 167: Disabling Traffic Alerts

    Displaying TIS-A information using the map pointer: 1) With traffic displayed on the Map Page, press the FMS Joystick. The Map Pointer is activated. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired traffic. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 168: Traffic Warning Window

    30 knots or when on the approach leg of a route. TRAFFIC GROUND TRACK Traffic ground track is indicated on the GDU 37X screen by a “target track vector”, a short line shown in 45-degree increments, extending in the direction of target movement.

  • Page 169: Data Link Traffic (Gdl 39) (Gdu 370 Or 375)

    It is designed to receive, process, and output traffic (ADS-B air-to-air, and TIS-B traffic information), and weather (Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B)) information to the GDU 37X through an RS-232 serial connection. ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) is a surveillance technology deployed across the United States as the cornerstone of the FAA’s Next Generation Air...
  • Page 170 Currently, rule-compliant ADS-B Out capability in the United States requires a TSO’ed SBAS-enabled GPS, such as a Garmin GPS 400W or similar, and one of two possible data links: 1090 ES transponder or a 978 MHz UAT. Either data link system is capable of transmitting the aircraft’s position, velocity, identification, and other...
  • Page 171 GPS and 1090 ES transponder, a GBT may not identify it as an ADS-B participating aircraft. The squitter of some 1090 ES transponders, including the Garmin GTX 23ES, must be configured to communicate that the aircraft has 978 MHz receive capability in order to be identified as an ADS-B participating aircraft.

  • Page 172: System Status

    TIS-B traffic information for traffic within 15 nm and 3,500’ of a participating aircraft. Limited traffic services available (may be limited to Air-to-Air ADS-B) No Traffic Data Available Traffic Modes Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 173: Traffic Description

    1,500 feet AGL or on the ground. *Directional surface traffic. Ground traffic is only displayed when own aircraft is below 1,500 feet AGL or on the ground. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 174 Altitude Look Ahead Vertical Horizontal (Geodetic) Time (sec.) Separation (ft.) Separation (nm.) Below 5,000 +/-850 5,000-10,000 +/-850 10,000-20,000 +/-850 20,000-42,000 +/-850 1.10 Above 42,000 +/-1,200 1.10 Traffic Advisories Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 175 TRAFFIC ALERTS (ADS-B TIS-B) A traffic audio alert is generated whenever the number of Traffic Advisories on the GDU 37X display increases. Limiting Traffic Advisories only reduces the “nuisance” alerting due to proximate aircraft. For example, when the first Traffic Advisories appear on the display, the user is alerted audibly.

  • Page 176: Displaying Traffic Data

    1) With traffic displayed on the Map Page, press the FMS Joystick. The Map Pointer is activated. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired traffic. Traffic Range and Altitude Separation using Map Pointer Traffic Information Traffic Symbol Pointer Traffic (Map Page) Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 177 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Show’ or ‘Hide’. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 178 Traffic Page when this option is enabled. Traffic ground track is indicated on the GDU 37X display by a “target track vector,” a short line shown in 45-degree increments, extending in the direction of target movement.
  • Page 179 Advisory Proximity Advisory (PA), 800’ above, Climbing Surface Directional Traffic W/ Traffic, 3200 Flight ID feet above Traffic System Status Receiving Air-to-Air and TIS-B Traffic Traffic Page Full-Screen MFD (GDL 39) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 180 Hazard Avoidance Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 181: Section 5 Additional Features

    , or ChartView (optional)), it is still advisable to carry ® another source of charts on board the aircraft. The following additional features are included with the GDU 37X depending on the LRU (GDU 375 or GDU 370 (Americas, Atlantic, or Pacific)). Line Replaceable Unit...

  • Page 182: Safetaxi

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Airport’ Category from the horizontal list. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 183: Safetaxi Cycle Number And Revision

    The SafeTaxi Region, Version, Cycle, Effective date, and Expiration date of the database cycle can also be found in the Main Menu, under ‘Database Information’. The SafeTaxi database is provided by Garmin. Refer to Appendix C for instructions on updating the SafeTaxi database.

  • Page 184: Chartview (Optional)

    5.2 CHARTVIEW (OPTIONAL) WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR navigation database residing within the GDU 37X as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The GDU 37X VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.

  • Page 185: Aircraft Symbol

    Aircraft Symbol Not Shown Icon (X over the aircraft symbol) appears in the lower right corner. The Aircraft Symbol Not Shown Icon may appear at certain times, even if the chart is displayed to scale. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 186: Chart Range

    CHART To quickly zoom all the way out, press the Softkey. Press it again to return to the previous range (only available from the Waypoint Page). Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 187: Jeppesen Database-Published Notams

    NOTAMs’ option will be displayed at the bottom of the drop-down menu of available charts. Select the ‘Chart NOTAMs’ option from the chart menu to display the applicable NOTAM information. Drop-down Chart Menu Chart Notams 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 188: Flitecharts

    (NACO) terminal procedures charts. The charts are displayed with high-resolution and in color for applicable charts. FliteCharts database subscription is available from ® Garmin. Available data includes: • Arrivals (STAR) • Airport Diagrams • Departure Procedures (DP) • Takeoff Minimums •...

  • Page 189: Additional Features

    Chart Not Available Banner Airport Identifier Chart Field Field Available Approaches Charts Softkey FliteCharts (Waypoint (WPT) Page) ® 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 190: Chart Range

    The Power-up Page indicates any of five different possible criteria for chart availability. These indications are whether the databases are not configured, not available, current, out of date, or disabled. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 191: Airport Directory Data

    1) From any map highlight an airport using the Map Pointer, and press the ENT Key. The Airport Information Window is displayed. 2) Press the AOPA Softkey. 3) To return to the map, press the ENT Key, the CLR Key, or the FMS Joystick. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 192 Additional Features Icon Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car AOPA Service Icons Airport Identifier Field Service Icon Scroll Bar AOPA Softkey AOPA (Waypoint (WPT) Page) Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 193: Siriusxm Radio Entertainment (Gdu 375)

    1) From the WX Page press the MENU Key to display the WX Page Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Weather Products’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 194: Using Siriusxm Radio

    SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Selecting the XM Audio Page: 1) Press the FMS Joystick to interact with the page navigation bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the XM Audio Page. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 195: Selecting A Category

    1) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Category Field (if necessary). 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired category. Press and hold the CATEGORY Softkey to view the ‘All Channels’ Category. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 196: Selecting A Channel

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Enter Channel’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to enter the desired channel and press the ENT or CLR Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 197: Using Favorites

    1) With the Favorites channel selected, press the MENU Key. 2) With ‘Delete Favorite’ selected, press the ENT Key. Highlight ‘Delete All Favorites’ and press the ENT Key to delete all channels from the Favorites list. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 198: Adjusting The Volume

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to the ‘XM Audio & WX Pages’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘Hide’ or ‘Show’ and press the ENT Key, the CLR Key, or the FMS Joystick. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 199: Electronic Checklists

    The GDU 37X accesses the checklist file (*.ace) from the root directory (/*.ace) of the SD card. If a checklist file is available on the SD card, the ‘Checklists’...
  • Page 200 Additional Features Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 201: Section 6 Appendices

    1) When the ‘INFO’ Page on the Page Navigation Bar is flashing, use the FMS Joystick to access the Info Page. 2) Press the yellow MESSAGES Softkey. The Messages Page is displayed. System Status Message Alert (Info Page) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 202: Aural Alerts

    “terrain ahead! pull “obstacle ahead! pull “sink rate, pull up!” up!” up!” Warning “terrain! terrain! pull “obstacle! obstacle! “pull up!” up! pull up!” pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 203 No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Database Error Internal problem with the system. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired. Fuel Tank A reminder for switching fuel tanks. The reminder message repeats at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip.

  • Page 204: Airspace Messages

    The projected course takes you inside an Minutes airspace within the next 10 minutes or less. Airspace Near, Within 2 nm Within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 205: Data Bar Field Options

    MSA - Minimum Safe Altitude Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten miles of the aircraft’s present position. TRK - Ground Track Direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 206 Desired Track (DTK) The desired course between the active “from” and “to” waypoints. Distance (Destination) (DIST The distance to the destination waypoint in the DEST) Active Flight Plan. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 207 Ground Track (TRK) The direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position. Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten miles of the aircraft’s present position. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 208 The relative humidity at the nearest weather HUMIDITY) reporting station. Weather (Temperature) (WX The temperature at the nearest weather reporting TEMP) station. Weather (Wind) (WX WIND) The wind speed and direction at the nearest weather reporting station. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 209: Abnormal Operation

    ABNORMAL OPERATION LOSS OF GPS POSITION When the GDU 37X loses the GPS signal for any reason, the following will occur: • A blinking red question mark will appear over the airplane icon on the map. • The ‘Lost Satellite Reception’ message will display.
  • Page 210 Appendix B Terrain Page Red X Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 211: Sd Card Use And Databases

    Appendix C SD CARD USE AND DATABASES The GDU 37X uses an SD Card for software updates, database updates, MapSource ® data, and user-downloaded vehicles. MapSource detailed maps are available from your local Garmin dealer. Refer to the Garmin website (www.garmin.com) for instructions on downloading and installing software updates.

  • Page 212: Gdu 37X Databases

    Press ENT Key to acknowledge. If you insert an SD Card and get a card format not recognized message, try removing the card and reinserting it. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer.

  • Page 213: Navigation Database

    NAVIGATION DATABASE The GDU 37X includes an internal navigation database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the navigation database are available every 28 days online (www.fly.garmin.com). There...
  • Page 214 70 days after the expiration date and is no longer available for viewing. The ChartView database is always on the SD Card and is not copied to the unit’s internal memory. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 215: Updating Gdu 37X Databases

    The terrain database is updated periodically and has no expiration date. UPDATING GDU 37X DATABASES The GDU 37X database updates can be obtained by visiting the ‘flyGarmin’ website (www.fly.garmin.com). The ‘flyGarmin’ website requires the unit’s System ID to update databases. This allows the databases to be encrypted with the unit’s unique System ID when copied to the SD Card.
  • Page 216 2) Power on the display. The Update Databases Page is displayed. A green checkbox indicates that the database already installed on the GDU 37X is up to date. An empty checkbox indicates that the database on the SD card is more current and should be installed.
  • Page 217 Move the FMS Joystick to highlight a single database to update, and press the ENT Key. The database status is updated. Update Databases Page (Database Status Updated) 4) Remove the SD Card. 5) Press the RESTART Softkey. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 218: Exporting Track Logs And User Waypoints

    3) Using the FMS Joystick highlight the desired flight plan to import. 4) Press the IMPORT Softkey and press the ENT Key. Or: Press Menu and with ‘Import Flight Plan’ highlighted press ENT. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 219 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor, and turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan. 3) Press the EXPORT Softkey and press the ENT Key. Or: Press Menu and with ‘Export Flight Plan’ highlighted press ENT. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 220 Appendix C Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 221: General Tis-A Information

    ATCRBS (Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System) Mode-A and Mode-C transponder equipped aircraft within a specified service volume. The TIS-A ground sensor uses real-time track reports to generate traffic notification. The GDU 37X displays TIS-A traffic information on the Map Page. Surveillance data includes all transponder-equipped aircraft within the coverage volume.
  • Page 222 NOTE: TIS-A is unavailable at low altitudes in many area of the United States. This is often the case in mountainous regions. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Operation of the ground stations is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the AIM for a Terminal Mode S radar site map.
  • Page 223 • By telephone to the nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) facility • By FAA Form 8000-7, Safety Improvement Report (postage-paid card can be obtained at FAA FSSs, General Aviation District Offices, Flight Standards District Offices, and General Aviation Fixed Base Operators) 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 224 Appendix D Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 225: Utilities

    FLIGHT LOG The Flight Log shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GDU 37X saves up to 50 recorded flights. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. Recording begins when your speed exceeds 30 knots and you gain 250 feet of altitude.
  • Page 226 3) Select the desired flight (if applicable), and press the MENU Key. 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Delete Flight’ or ‘Delete All’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 227: Track Log

    Track Log Track Log (Map Page) The track log starts recording as soon as the GDU 37X gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before each flight. When the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points (if set to ‘Wrap’...

  • Page 228: Changing Track Log Settings

    ‘Time’ creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. • Show On Map—Select ‘Yes’ to display the track log on the map. • Map Color—Select a color for the track when it appears on the map. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 229: Heading Line

    5) Turn the FMS Joystick to make the desired changes. 6) With ‘Done’ selected, press the ENT Key. HEADING LINE The GDU 37X draws an electronic “heading line” on the Map Page. The heading line can be set to time or distance. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 230 ENT Key. If necessary, move the FMS Joystick to set the desired time or distance, and press the ENT Key. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 231: E6B Calculator

    Air Temperature (TAT) is the temperature of the air including the heating effect caused by speed. The temperature reading on a standard outside air temperature gauge found on most piston aircraft is TAT. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 232 ENT Key. 2) Enter the aircraft heading shown on the directional gyro or compass into the ‘Heading’ field, and press the ENT Key. Head Wind, Wind From, and Wind Speed are calculated. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 233: Weight & Balance

    Weight & Balance may be used during pre-flight preparations to verify the weight and balance conditions of the aircraft. By entering the weight values on this page, the GDU 37X can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG). Stations C.G.
  • Page 234 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Empty Aircraft’, and press the ENT Key. “Empty All Stations?” window is displayed. Weight & Balance Page Menu Press the EMPTY Softkey. “Empty All Stations?” window is displayed. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 235: Epe Circle

    3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the ‘Miscellaneous’ from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired feature. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 236: Proximity Waypoints

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’, and press the ENT Key. 3) Press the PROXIMITY Softkey. The Proximity Waypoints Page is displayed. 4) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 237: Deleting Proximity Waypoints

    5) Press the CLR Key or the MENU Key and select ‘Remove Selected Waypoint’ or ‘Remove All Waypoints’. 6) Press the ENT Key. The ‘Remove Proximity Waypoint for XXXX’ Window is displayed 7) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 238 Appendix E Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 239: Display Symbols

    Military, Serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Towered, Serviced Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Soft Surface, Non-serviced Surface, Serviced Soft Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Soft Surface, Private Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 240: Ifr Symbols

    ILS/DME or DME only Large City VORTAC Miscellaneous TACAN Navaids IFR SYMBOLS Item Symbol Item Symbol VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Low-Altitude Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, High- Altitude Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Airways Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 241 VFR, Soft Surface, Non- ILS/DME or DME Only serviced VFR, Soft Surface, Serviced VORTAC VFR, Soft Surface, Private TACAN VFR, Paved, Private Navaids VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 242: Airspace Symbols

    Prohibited, or Warning Area Danger, Alert, or Training Area Radar Area Restricted, Prohibited, or ATZ, TIZ Warning Area Radar Area Misc/Unknown ATZ, TIZ IFR Americas/Pacific Database MATZ ADIZ Misc/Unknown VFR Americas/Pacific Database Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 243 Appendix F Item Symbol Item Symbol Danger or Alert Training Area Area Restricted, IFR Atlantic Database Exceptions Prohibited, or Warning Area Training Area VFR Atlantic Database Exceptions 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 244 Appendix F Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 245: Map Datum And Location Formats

    Lines of latitude and longitude on a chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the GDU 37X can be set to match most of those commonly used.
  • Page 246 Appendix G Blank Page Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 247: Glossary

    Automated Weather Observing System Bearing The compass direction from the present position to a destination waypoint. ºC degrees Celsius Calibrated Indicated airspeed corrected for installation and instrument Airspeed errors. centimeter communication radio 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 248 Estimated Time The estimated time it takes to reach the destination waypoint Enroute from the present position, based upon current ground speed. Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time Enroute ºF degrees Fahrenheit Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 249 The velocity that the aircraft is travelling relative to a ground position. Ground Track see Track Ground speed Heading The direction an aircraft is pointed, based upon indications from a magnetic compass or a properly set directional gyro. mercury hectopascal hour 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 250 The portion of a flight plan between two waypoints. localizer longitude meter Missed Approach Point METAR Meteorological Aviation Routine megahertz Minimum Safe Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten Altitude miles of the aircraft present position. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 251 SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System Secure Digital second(s) SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information Traffic Advisory TACAN Tactical Air Navigation System Terminal Aerodrome Forecast True Airspeed TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System terrain 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 252 VHF Omni-directional Range VORTAC very high frequency omnidirectional range station and tactical air navigation Vertical Speed Indicator Vertical Speed Required vector to final WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System waypoint weather Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...

  • Page 253: License Agreement And Warranty

    Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 254: Siriusxm Satellite Radio Service Agreement

    Appendix I Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin. Online auc- tion confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.

  • Page 255: Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement

    You assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services. SiriusXM and Garmin assume no responsibility for accidents resulting from or associated with use of the Services. Your Radio Service includes traffic and weather information, and you acknowledge that such information is not for “safety for life”, but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature, and therefore cannot be relied upon...
  • Page 256 Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product. The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The user’s sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product. Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 257 Rebroadcast 152 Flight Information Service-Broadcast Flight Log 207 Bearing/Distance, Measuring 48 Flight Plan Activation 87 Copying 92 Chart Creation 82 Range 172 Data Fields 79 Chart Not Available 167, 171 Index-1 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...
  • Page 258 Menus Freezing Levels 114 Main Menu 6 Page Menu 6 Messages 183 System Status 183 Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 32 METAR 130 GBT 152 Flag Color 131 GDL 39 122, 124, 146, 151, 153, 161 Text 131 Ground Based Transceivers 152...
  • Page 259 Terrain 140 Alerts 142 Aural Alerts 145 XM Weather Color Code 142 Activation 105 Set Up 144 Products 105 TIS-A X Symbol 141 Alerts 148 Displaying 149 Limitations 203 Symbology 147 Index-3 190-01054-00 Rev. E Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide ™...

  • Page 260: Index

    Index Blank Page Index-4 Garmin GDU 37X Pilot’s Guide 190-01054-00 Rev. E ™...
  • Page 262 Liberty House, Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. p: 44/0870.8501241 f: 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan p: 886/2.2642.9199 f: 886/2.2642.9099 www.garmin.com 190-01054-00 Rev. E © 2008-2009, 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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