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  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written consent of II Morrow Inc. II Morrow and Apollo are trademarks of II Morrow Inc. © 1998 by II Morrow Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Welcome ... Welcome ... Welcome to a new era of aviation navigation. Once again, II Morrow Inc. has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The Apollo GX-series of products are unequaled in providing the features, level of performance, and reliability that aviation users require.

  • Page 4: History Of Revisions

    History of Revisions History of Revisions January 1998 Original Release Ordering Information To receive additional copies of the Apollo GX50/55/60 manuals order the following part numbers: User’s Guide 560-0961-xx Approach User’s Guide Insert 560-0928-xx GX60 Comm User’s Guide Insert 560-0963-xx User’s Guide Binder (1") 560-9000 User’s Guide Binder (3/4”)

  • Page 5: Important Notice

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by II Morrow Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 6: Conventions

    Conventions Conventions The SMALL knob is the smaller, inner knob of the two concentric rotary knobs used to look at or change information on the display. When only the SMALL knob is shown next to an example, turn the SMALL knob.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ..........i History of Revisions .
  • Page 8 SYS (System Mode) ......5 SKIP (Start-Up Option) ......5 Map Function Smart Keys .
  • Page 9 Nav Home Page....... . 25 Autonav........26 Relative Bearing Indicator.
  • Page 10 Other Uses for Arc Assist......48 FROM/TO/- NEXT Waypoint....... 49 Creating FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoints (ABCD) .
  • Page 11 Airport Info Pages ......75 Home Page........75 Title Page .
  • Page 12 ETE ........91 ETE? .
  • Page 13 Autonav Time ......111 Navigation Mode Programmable and Autonav Pages ......... . . 112 Customizing Navigation Pages .
  • Page 14 Right Engine Fuel ......131 Left Engine Fuel ......131 Total Fuel.
  • Page 15 Arrival at Inbound Course ....142 Holding at the TO Waypoint....143 Next Leg is DME Arc .
  • Page 16 VDI Output Tests (GX50 and GX60 only) ..248 VDI Valid and VDI Super Flag Tests (GX50 and GX60 only) ....... . 249 External Annunciator Lamp Tests .
  • Page 17 I ..........270 K .

  • Page 19: Introduction

    VORs, NDBs, intersections, and special use airspaces that makes the Apollo GX an encyclopedia of aviation. It’s what you’d expect from II Morrow, the first to provide a database in a general aviation navigation aid. The database can be updated by simply changing the removable data card in the front of the unit.

  • Page 20: Gx55

    The Nearest/Emergency Search feature, invented by II Morrow, makes it easy to react to an emergency or change your active flight plan. GX55 The GX55 is designed to be simple slide-in replacement for panel-mounted Apollo Loran and Flybuddy GPS receivers.

  • Page 21: External Annunciators

    Introduction External Annunciators When external indicators are installed, the Apollo GX will also provide an external indication when Parallel Track (PTK) is activated or a Message (MSG) is received. GX50/60 also have external annunciator controls for OBS/Hold and Approach Active. The Apollo GX uses a variety of controls to manage Controls the features.

  • Page 22: Hard Keys

    Introduction those available for the Map function and those available at all other times. Press the key below the label to use the displayed function. Press a function key once to go to the last page viewed or twice to go to its “home”...

  • Page 23: Enter

    Introduction ENTER The ENTER key enters and saves the information ENTER flashing on the display. If the ENTER key is not pressed after editing, any changes made are not saved. In the GX60, the ENTER key flip/flops the Active and Standby frequencies. The Apollo GX uses “smart”...

  • Page 24: Map Function Smart Keys

    Introduction The Moving Map function uses several “smart” keys Function to allow you to declutter the map, find waypoint Smart Keys information, and setup your map information. Map Waypoint Keys APT, VOR, INT, NDB, & USR The map waypoint “smart” keys are present when the Moving Map pages are displayed.

  • Page 25: Map Setup Keys

    Introduction Map Setup Keys The Map Setup page displays three “smart” keys that provide a short cut for customizing your moving map. Route Line:On Map Orient:DTK Map ref:Plane· Route Line Orientation Reference The Route Line “smart” key toggles between On and Off.

  • Page 26: Communications Radio Mode Smart Keys - Gx60

    Introduction Communications Radio Mode Smart Keys - GX60 The Recall (RCL), Monitor (MON), Memorize (MEM), and Flip/Flop (<->) keys are available in the GX60 after the COM soft key has been pressed. COM (GX60) Press the COM key to operate the Communications radio functions.

  • Page 27: Apollo Gx Features

    Apollo GX Features Apollo GX Features Navigation Features 30 Reversible Flight Plans of up to 20 Legs with Automatic Sequencing 500 User-Defined Waypoints Nav Displays Lat/Lon Bearing and Distance Ground Speed and Track Angle Desired Track and Distance Internal CDI Display 160 pixel wide by 80 pixel high electroluminescent display with moving map Automatic Display Intensity Control...
  • Page 28 Apollo GX Features Electrical Input voltage 10 VDC to 40 VDC, reverse polarity protected Input current (GPS navigation input) 500 mA typical, 750 mA max at 13.75 VDC 250 mA typical, 375 mA max at 27.5 VDC Input current (comm input - GX60 only) 270 mA typical, 2A max at 13.75 VDC, receive 130 mA typical, 900 mA max at 27.5 VDC, receive 2.1A typical, 3.2A max at 13.75, transmit...
  • Page 29 Apollo GX Features Serial Interface 2 RS-232 for GX50/60 1 RS-232 for GX55 Physical Specifications Height: 2.0 inches (5.08 cm) Width: 6.25 inches (15.88 cm) Depth: 11.125 inches (28.26 cm) behind panel, including mounting frame and connectors Weight (with mounting frame): GX50 and GX55 - 2.6 pounds (1.179 kg) GX60 - 3.1 pounds (1.409 kg) Environmental Specifications...
  • Page 30 Apollo GX Features VHF Comm Receiver Performance Specifications (GX60) Class D Frequency range - 118.000 to 136.975 MHz, 760 channels Sensitivity 1 microvolt (2 microvolt hard) for 6 dB S+N/N 30% modulation at 1000 Hz Selectivity <6 dB variation at ±22 kHz Speaker audio output level 12 watts into 4 ohms, 8 watts into 8 ohms Headphone audio output level...

  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to get started using your Apollo GX. Information in this section explains how Select a waypoint • Store waypoints • Find a Nearest Waypoint • Fly Direct-To a waypoint • Create a flight plan •...

  • Page 32: Sorting Waypoints By Selected Characters

    Getting Started 2. The Waypoint Type will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the Waypoint Type (Airport, VOR, NDB, INT, or USER). AIRPORT HIO PORTLAND city OR USA 3. Turn the LARGE knob to move the cursor (flashing character) to either the identifier or the city/facility name.

  • Page 33: Looking At All Waypoints In A Database

    Getting Started 2. In this case we’ll keep the “A” as the second character. Turn the LARGE knob to the third character and then turn the SMALL knob to select an “L.” AIRPORT 09C KALAMAZOO city dup MI USA 3. Now, press the SEL key. Note that the entire name “KALAMAZOO”...

  • Page 34: Viewing Duplicate City Or Facility Names

    Getting Started Viewing Duplicate City or Facility Names While performing Waypoint Identifier selection, you may see the word “dup” on the bottom line. This means that there is more than one waypoint for the displayed city or facility name. The same technique described above can be used to search for duplicate city and facility names.

  • Page 35: Storing A Waypoint

    Getting Started Your Apollo GX can store up to 500 user-defined Storing a Waypoint waypoints in the USER database. The waypoint can be created by providing a Lat/Lon position or by a Radial and Distance from a reference waypoint. Then, you can give your waypoint a name and even include a runway length.

  • Page 36: Finding A Nearest Waypoint

    Getting Started When you press the NRST key, your Apollo GX will Finding a Nearest search for the nearest 20 waypoints within 600 nm for Waypoint each waypoint type. You can also be selective about the runway length, lighting, and surface type. See Setting Runway Limits on page 36.

  • Page 37: Flying Direct-To A Waypoint

    Getting Started Pressing DIRECT-TO allows you to quickly make Flying Direct-To a changes to your TO waypoint. When you press Waypoint DIRECT-TO, the default waypoint shown will be the current TO waypoint in the Nav or Flight Plan functions or the waypoint displayed in the Database or Info functions.

  • Page 38: Create A Flight Plan

    Getting Started You can create up to 30 flight plans with up to 20 legs Create a Flight Plan each. A flight plan name can have up to eight characters using upper case letters, numbers, or a space. 1. Press FPL. Turn the LARGE knob to reach the Create a New Flight Plan page.

  • Page 39: Activating A Flight Plan

    Getting Started 5. The first flight plan leg page will be displayed. Press SEL to start inserting waypoints. ______ to ______ 1 Press SEL to Edit Leg 6. The Ins? prompt will flash. Press ENTER. This will take you to the waypoint database. Use the LARGE and SMALL knobs as described in the ENTER Select Waypoint section starting on page 13.

  • Page 40: Using The Moving Map

    Getting Started The Moving Map gives you a graphic presentation of Using the Moving Map your flight progress. You can select the type of waypoint displayed, a route line, ATC ring, airspace setup, type of airspace displayed, and map orientation. See the Moving Map section on page 59 for more details.
  • Page 41 Getting Started...
  • Page 42 Getting Started...

  • Page 43: Navigation Basics

    Navigation Basics This section explores the navigation function and describes the powerful features it contains. The navigation function is always active. When you About the Navigation use other functions, the navigation function continues Function to run “in the background” calculating your present position, navigating your programmed route (if active), and alerting you to events or conditions important to navigation.

  • Page 44: Autonav

    Navigation Basics North TAE = Difference between Track and Desired Track Bearing = Direction to waypoint Course = Desired Track between specific waypoints Desired Track = Course direction Track Angle Track = Direction the aircraft is going Error (Tae) Heading = Direction the aircraft is pointed Heading Distance Off Track or...

  • Page 45: Relative Bearing Indicator

    Navigation Basics The Relative Bearing Indicator is an arrow next to the Relative Bearing Bearing value that indicates an approximate bearing Indicator to a waypoint or airspace relative to the aircraft’s current track when your current ground speed is more than 5 knots.

  • Page 46: Estimated Time En Route (Ete)

    Navigation Basics Estimated Time En Route (Ete) ETE is to the current TO (destination) waypoint from your present position based on the current ground speed. The units shown are in hours and minutes, 00:00 to 99:59. If the ground speed is less than or equal to 5 knots, the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or there is no TO waypoint, the ETE value will be shown as dashes.

  • Page 47: Course Deviation Indicator (Cdi) And Distance Off

    Navigation Basics Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance Off Track The triangle symbol ( ) referenced to a bar graph “ shows your position relative to being on-course. When the bar graph is to the right of the triangle, you must fly right to return on-course;...

  • Page 48: To/From Indicator

    Navigation Basics If the GPS sensor is not sending a valid position, or the current TO waypoint is blank, the CDI will display “—Nav Flagged—”. TO/FROM Indicator The triangle symbol is also used as a TO-FROM indicator. When the triangle is facing up, you are on the “TO”...

  • Page 49: Track (Trk) Angle

    Navigation Basics and 1000 to 9999 km at 1 km resolution. See page 115 for details on changing units of measurement. Track (Trk) Angle Track Angle is the angle of your actual direction of travel. Track is shown as a positive value from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments.

  • Page 50: Minimum Safe Altitude (Msa)

    Navigation Basics ete aSLE 00:37 0.006 “ Ft01:23 137kts Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) MSA is calculated by taking the Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) from the sectional chart grid that corresponds to your current position. In areas below 3,000 feet, 1,000 feet is added. In areas above 3,000 feet, 2,000 feet is added.

  • Page 51: Flight Time

    Navigation Basics database coverage area. In the example shown above, the MESA for the present position of the aircraft would be 16,800 ft. The mountainous terrain would add a 2,000 ft. buffer to the 14,800 ft. Maximum Elevation figure indicated from the sectional chart. Flight Time Flight Time shows the elapsed time in hours and minutes (00:00 to 99:59) from departure.

  • Page 52: Starting Nearest Waypoint & Airspace Search

    Navigation Basics airport types you select, such as: runway length, lighting, and surface type. Press INFO while viewing a Nearest waypoint for more information about that waypoint. Starting Nearest Waypoint & Airspace Search 1. Press the NRST key. Turn the LARGE knob to display the waypoint type or options: Airport, VOR, NRST NDB, Intersection (INT), User (USER), Choose...
  • Page 53 Navigation Basics 2. The waypoint type will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to choose Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT) or User waypoint type. PORTLAND facil OR USA 3. Turn the LARGE knob to the waypoint identifier name. The first character of the identifier will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to change characters.

  • Page 54: Setting Runway Limits For Nearest Waypoints

    Navigation Basics Setting Runway Limits for Nearest Waypoints Narrow the type of airports that you will accept by choosing the runway length, lighting, and surface type. The Runway Limits selection also controls the airports that are displayed in the Map function. 1.

  • Page 55: Controlled Special Use Airspace

    Navigation Basics 4. Turn the LARGE knob to cause the runway surface type to flash. Turn the SMALL knob to choose from the Hard, Soft, or Water surface types. Soft refers to grass, dirt, or gravel runways. Choices include: Hard, Hard/Soft, and Hard/Soft/Water. Runway Limits HARD/SOFT Ft:3500 Lit:Yes...

  • Page 56: Altitude Assist

    Navigation Basics 1. Press the INFO key to view information about the INFO airspace. Values for ceiling and floor may be any number of positive feet less than 100,000. Values may also be Unlimited, Ground, FL (Flight Level, followed by a number such as 050), Unknown, or NOTAM.

  • Page 57: Setting The Local Altimeter Value

    Navigation Basics In the Nav function, turn the LARGE knob to view the Altitude Assist page. The diamond in the corner notes that turning the SMALL knob will show the Encoder Altitude, Auto Descent, End Altitude, and Hold Altitude, and Buffer values. Altitude Assist Local Altimeter Setting 29.92"...

  • Page 58: Setting Hold Altitude And Buffer

    Navigation Basics Setting Hold Altitude and Buffer The Hold Altitude is an altitude where you want to remain. The Buffer is the tolerance or range in altitude that you can move in vertically before a warning message is generated. Hold Altitude Flight Path Buffer 1.

  • Page 59: Setting Auto Descent

    Navigation Basics Setting Auto Descent The Auto Descent feature allows you to input a desired End Altitude, an Offset Distance from a desired Auto Descent Waypoint from the Active flight plan, a desired Feet per Minute Descent rate, and an expected Ground speed.
  • Page 60 Navigation Basics Set up your Auto-Descent by selecting: Descent rate (100 - 5,000’/min in 10’/min steps) • Estimated ground speed (50 - 600 kts) • Ending altitude (-1,500 - 50,000’ in 50’ steps) • Distance from destination waypoint (0 - 99 nm) •...

  • Page 61: Parallel Track Offset

    Navigation Basics This function allows you to create a parallel course Parallel Track Offset offset to the left or right from your current flight plan from 0.1 to 20.0 nm. You must have FROM and TO waypoints defined. Parallel Track cannot be activated if you set a course using Direct-To.
  • Page 62 Navigation Basics 1. In the Nav function, turn the LARGE knob to display Parallel Track. Parallel Track Offset: Standby RIGHT 12.4nm 2. Press SEL. The Offset field will flash. Two states are available: Use or Standby. If Parallel Track is in use, “Standby”...

  • Page 63: Gps Position

    Navigation Basics 5. Turn the LARGE knob back to the “Offset” field. Press ENTER when the “Use?” prompt flashes to activate Parallel Track. A “p” will appear next to the waypoint identifier to indicate that Parallel ENTER Track is in use. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will state that Parallel Track is in use.

  • Page 64: Countdown Timer

    Navigation Basics The Countdown Timer allows you to set a timer that Countdown Timer will alert you when it expires with a flashing MSG annunciator. The maximum time is 99:59:59 (hours, minutes, seconds). The default time on power up is the previous time that was entered.

  • Page 65: Arc Assist

    Navigation Basics The Arc Assist function will help you to navigate Arc Assist along an arc. In the GX50/60, Arc Assist will help you fly approaches with DME Arcs. Arc Assist can be used as a user-defined arc to avoid special use airspaces, or for conducting aerial searches using increasingly larger circles.

  • Page 66: Other Uses For Arc Assist

    Navigation Basics 2. Press SEL. Choose another waypoint using the LARGE and SMALL knobs. CORVALLIS facil OR USA 3. Select the Arc direction with the SMALL knob. Left Arc dtk 171 ref: CVO Rad 005° 14.0nm· Rght Arc dtk 351 ref: CVO Rad 005°...

  • Page 67: From/To

    Navigation Basics The FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoint allows you to view FROM/TO/- NEXT and/or edit a three waypoint mini-flight plan, or view Waypoint two legs of your flight plan, while within the Nav function. These waypoints are like a three waypoint window into your Active Flight Plan. Changes to the FROM/TO/NEXT page change the Active Flight Plan, and vice versa.
  • Page 68 Navigation Basics 2. Press SEL to start editing. Turn the LARGE knob to select the FROM (first) waypoint position. Turn the SMALL knob, if necessary, so the flashing selection shows “Ins?” (Insert). Press ENTER. ENTER From Ins? ______ Next ______ 3.
  • Page 69 Navigation Basics 6. Turn the LARGE knob clockwise one click to move to the next character. Turn the SMALL knob to select the desired character. Continue to select the needed characters. AIRPORT EUGENE city OR USA 7. Press ENTER when you have selected the desired ENTER waypoint.
  • Page 70 Navigation Basics C - Set the NEXT Waypoint 1. Press SEL and move to the NEXT waypoint with the LARGE knob. The insert (Ins?) choice will flash. Press ENTER and then select the NEXT waypoint as you did for the FROM and TO waypoints.

  • Page 71: Placing The To Waypoint On Hold

    Navigation Basics 3. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the type of editing you want to do. The flashing selection will ask you to choose between Ins (Insert), Chg ENTER (Change), or Del (Delete). The TO waypoint can also be placed on Hold. Press ENTER when you have selected the editing option.

  • Page 72: Using Direct-To

    Navigation Basics Reverse the operation to return to normal sequencing. Pressing the DIRECT-TO key sets your present Using Direct-To position as the FROM location. When using the Direct-To function, the FROM waypoint identifier is overwritten with the word “Direct.” If you remove the Direct-To position with the Del? option, the old FROM waypoint is returned to that position.

  • Page 73: Direct-To Operation

    Navigation Basics Direct-To Operation 1. Press the DIRECT-TO key. The waypoint type will flash. AIRPORT PORTLAND city OR USA 2. Select the new destination (TO) waypoint using the SMALL and LARGE knobs. AIRPORT MC MINNVILLE city OR USA 3. Press ENTER. ENTER The following three examples provide some of the Direct-To...

  • Page 74: Enter A New Waypoint Into A Flight Plan

    ENTER Before Adding Direct-To Waypoint After Adding Direct-To Waypoint Leg 3 Leg 2 Leg 2 Leg 1 (Direct-To Leg 1 Waypoint)
  • Page 75 Navigation Basics 1. While on the first leg of your active flight plan, you find out that you need to make another stop on the way but you don’t want to change the rest of your plan. Press FPL. While viewing the Active flight plan, turn the SMALL knob to the first leg.

  • Page 76: Direct-To Obs

    Navigation Basics to HIO 2* 003° 22.2nm arpt arpt Pressing the DIRECT-TO key twice starts the OBS Direct-To desired track editor. OBS Desired Track allows entry of a desired track to or from the current TO waypoint. The current desired track in the navigation pages will be replaced by the OBS Desired Track value entered.

  • Page 77: Moving Map Functions

    Moving Map Functions Press the MAP key to reach the Moving Map function and view the progress of your flight on a graphic display. Your present position, nearby waypoints, and special airspaces display options user-selectable. Three main pages are available in the Moving Map function: full screen map, split screen with map and Nav info, and map setups.

  • Page 78: Controls

    Moving Map Functions Special Use Special Use TO Waypoint Airspace Airspace Identifier Sector Outer Ring Bearing to the TO Route Line Waypoint Waypoint ATC Ring Location - approx. Symbol 5 nm Radius Distance to the TO Waypoint Present Map Scale Waypoint Identifier Position...

  • Page 79: Waypoint Scan Key

    Moving Map Functions Waypoint Scan Key The Waypoint Scan smart key allows you to select a waypoint to get information about while viewing the map. 1. Press the SCAN smart key. SCAN 2. Turn the LARGE knob to highlight the desired waypoint identifier.

  • Page 80: Map Setup

    Moving Map Functions Special Use Distance to TO Waypoint Ground Airspace the TO Identifier Speed Waypoint Route Line aPDX Bearing to the TO 44.2 Waypoint Your Present ½ Position Current Track 0.01> 30 Map Scale Cross Track Error Distance & Direction Map Setup The map setup function allows you to select the route line, map orientation, waypoint types that will be...

  • Page 81: Map Orient

    Moving Map Functions 2. Turn the SMALL knob to choose On or Off. 3. Press ENTER when you made your selection, or ENTER turn the LARGE knob to the next item. Map Orient The Map Orient selection allows you to choose how the top of the map display is oriented.

  • Page 82: Map Reference

    Moving Map Functions Map Reference The Map Reference selection allows you to choose whether to have the Moving Map display use either the Destination Waypoint (Dest) or your current position with an airplane icon (Plane) as the center point of the display. 1.
  • Page 83 Moving Map Functions Note Waypoints that are in an active flight plan will show up on the moving map even if its waypoint type was set as “Off.” 1. In the Map function, turn the LARGE knob to reach the Map Setup page. Turn the SMALL knob to the Identifier &...

  • Page 84: Airspace Setup

    Moving Map Functions Airspace Setup The Airspace Setup selections allows you to turn Airspace notification (Alerts) or map display of Airspaces On or Off, select the distance and time buffers for airspace alerts, turn ATC rings On or Off, and to choose the Airspace types that will be used. 1.

  • Page 85: Airspace Buffers

    Moving Map Functions Airspace Buffers Three values may be adjusted for Airspace Buffers for determining CLOSE information: distance, elevation, and time. CLOSE distance may be from 0 to 99 nm at one nm intervals. Altitude values are from 0 to 9900 feet in 100 foot intervals.

  • Page 86: Atc Ring Selection

    Moving Map Functions ATC Ring Selection When this choice is turned ON, a 5 nm radius artificial “ATC Ring” is drawn on the Map display around airports that have a control tower. From the Map Setup page, turn the SMALL knob four clicks cw to reach the ATC Ring selection page.
  • Page 87 Moving Map Functions The Outer selection refers to the outline of the outside ring extended from the ground on up. Selecting Outer will be useful to VFR pilots who wish to avoid all airspaces. The sector selection refers to the outside edges of the sector from the ground on up unless you have altitude...
  • Page 88 Moving Map Functions Notes...

  • Page 89: Waypoint Database

    Waypoint Database The Apollo GX provides an extensive built-in Waypoint Information database of waypoint information to aid the navigator. Waypoints in the database are divided into 5 categories. This structure allows you to easily select a waypoint as a destination, search for waypoint information, search for nearest waypoints, or insert waypoints into a flight plan.
  • Page 90 Waypoint Database Lat/Lon coordinates • Sunrise/Sunset times • Waypoint comment • VOR Waypoint Information Identifier, name, state, & country • Radial and distance from the VOR • Bearing and distance from present position • • Operating frequency • Lat/Lon coordinates •...

  • Page 91: Getting Information About A Waypoint

    Waypoint Database USER Waypoint Information Name/Identifier (User entered) • Lat/Lon coordinates (User entered) • Runway Length (User entered) • Bearing and distance from present position • • Sunrise/sunset time • Waypoint comment • You can access the Waypoint database by either Getting Information looking directly or by using a feature that draws...
  • Page 92 Waypoint Database 3. Turn the LARGE knob to the first character of the waypoint name. The character will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to select the desired character. AIRPORT EVERETT city WA USA 4. Turn the LARGE knob clockwise one click to move to the next character.

  • Page 93: Airport Info

    Waypoint Database 7. Press INFO to view information about the selected INFO waypoint. AIRPORT PORTLAND-TROUTDA city dup OR USA 9. Press ENTER or INFO to leave the function. ENTER INFO The Apollo GX database holds the most needed Airport Info Pages information about each waypoint.

  • Page 94: Bearing & Distance From Present Position

    Waypoint Database Bearing & distance from present position Turn the SMALL knob to show the Bearing and Distance from your present position. An arrow shows the Relative Bearing to the waypoint from your present position. ppos to SLE Bearing 341°² Distance 121nm Airport frequencies...

  • Page 95: Fuel Availability

    Waypoint Database Fuel Availability Turn the SMALL knob to view fuel availability. AIRPORT Available Fuel: Avgas/Jet Turn the SMALL knob to view a map of the waypoint and location. If the waypoint is an airport, the runway map will be shown. You can change the map scale by pressing SEL and then turning the SMALL knob.

  • Page 96: Approach Info (Gx50/60 Only)

    Comment page. If there is no waypoint comment, press SEL to start creating a waypoint comment. If a comment has already been created, it will displayed here. For further details, see Creating Waypoint Comments on page 83. VISIT THE II MORROW FACTORY...

  • Page 97: Create User Waypoint By Lat/Lon

    Waypoint Database The Apollo GX allows you to create up to 500 of your Create User Waypoint by own waypoints to the waypoint database. You can Lat/Lon create a waypoint based on a Lat/Lon or using a radial and distance from another waypoint. You can also add the runway length.

  • Page 98: Distance

    Waypoint Database 4. Press ENTER when you have finished entering the ENTER waypoint information. HOME USER 44°24.29N Rwlen 122°51.52W 3000’ A User waypoint may also be created where its Create User Waypoint by position is referenced by a Radial and Distance from Radial/- another waypoint.
  • Page 99 Waypoint Database SMALL knobs to choose the identifier. After the reference waypoint name is chosen, press ENTER. ENTER Ref Wpt: SLE 000.0° 000.0nm 5. The first character of the radial will flash. Now select the needed characters for the Radial and Distance.

  • Page 100: Delete User Waypoint

    Waypoint Database Delete User Waypoint 1. Press the DB key. 2. Turn the LARGE knob to view the “Delete User Waypoint” page. Delete User Wpt Press ENT 3. Press ENTER. The waypoint identifier will flash. ENTER Turn the SMALL knob to view the User waypoints. Find Wpt to Del CABIN user...

  • Page 101: Waypoint Comments

    Waypoint Database 3. When the waypoint to modify is displayed, press ENTER ENTER. The first character of the waypoint identifier will flash. CABIN USER 44°10.96N Rwlen 121°43.35W 0000’ 4. Turn the SMALL knob to select the desired character. Turn the LARGE knob clockwise one click to move to the next character.

  • Page 102: Deleting Waypoint

    Waypoint Database 3. Turn the LARGE and SMALL knobs to edit the comment. Press ENTER to save the comment. 900FT TOWER 14NW NW OF AIRPORT ENTER STAY EAST OF TWR You may delete any of the waypoint comments that Deleting Waypoint you have created.

  • Page 103: Flight Plan Functions

    Flight Plan Functions Flight plans are specific routes between waypoints you may store in the Apollo GX memory. This information is used to calculate useful flight statistics. The Flight Plan function allows you to have up to 30 stored flight plans. Each flight plan may have up to 20 legs.

  • Page 104: Active Flight Plan

    Flight Plan Functions view the Flight Plan pages. The active leg is the default page you will see when pressing FPL once. *Active* 259nm Dest Wpt: PDT Active · 2. Turn the SMALL knob to view the individual legs of a flight plan.
  • Page 105 Flight Plan Functions 1. Press the FPL key. Turn the LARGE knob to view the “Create a New Flightplan” page. Press SEL to Create a New Flight Plan 2. Press SEL. The first character will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to select the first flight plan name character.
  • Page 106 Flight Plan Functions 7. Press SEL to insert a FROM waypoint. The Ins? prompt will flash. Press ENTER to insert a FROM waypoint. ENTER Ins? to ______ ___° __._nm ____ ____ 8. Turn the SMALL knob to select the waypoint type. Turn the LARGE knob to the waypoint identifier.

  • Page 107: Flight Plan Sequencing

    Flight Plan Functions 11. Repeat steps 7-10 for the remaining waypoints in your flight plan. to Ins? ___° __._nm ____ ____ 12. Press SEL when your flight plan is complete. Turn the SMALL knob to view the legs in your flight plan.

  • Page 108: Flight Plan Leg Information

    Flight Plan Functions Two types of information are available within flight Flight Plan plan legs: waypoint and flight information. Pressing Information INFO will provide information about the destination waypoint. Information about the ETA, ETE, Ground Speed, and Fuel is also available for each leg by selecting which option you like to view in the leg display.

  • Page 109: Eta

    Flight Plan Functions Estimated Time of Arrival is for the displayed TO waypoint and requires an actual ground speed of more than 5 knots. If there is no valid ETA for the leg, dashes will replace the value. to SLE 353°...

  • Page 110: Ete

    Flight Plan Functions no valid ETE for the leg, dashes will replace the value. to SLE 353° 48.0nm ETE 00:27 ETE? ETE? is the same as ETE, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation. See Estimated Ground Speed on page 100 for more details. to SLE 353°...

  • Page 111: Direct-To

    Flight Plan Functions Direct-To If the leg page displayed is the currently active leg of the Active flight plan, and a Direct-To waypoint has been entered, the From waypoint will say “Direct.” The leg just prior to the currently active leg displays the leg as if the “Direct”...

  • Page 112: Flight Plan Editing

    Flight Plan Functions Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 2 WPT5 Present Position WPT2 Leg 1 WPT1 (Departure WPT) You can alter any of the information you entered into Flight Plan Editing the flight plans. The editing options include: Chg?, Ins?, and Del? Chg? - An existing waypoint can be changed if at •...

  • Page 113: Changing Existing Flight Plan Legs

    Flight Plan Functions Changing Existing Flight Plan Legs 1. In the Flight Plan function, turn the LARGE knob to a flight plan and then use the SMALL knob to display the leg of the plan that you want to edit. to TTD 070°...

  • Page 114: Deleting A Waypoint

    Flight Plan Functions 2. Press SEL. The From waypoint will flash with the Ins? prompt. Turn the LARGE knob, if necessary, to the waypoint you want changed. to Chg? 067° 75.0nm arpt arpt 3. If another option was last used, turn the SMALL knob to choose Ins?.
  • Page 115 Flight Plan Functions 2. Press SEL. The From waypoint will flash with the Chg? prompt. Turn the LARGE knob to the waypoint you want changed. to Chg? 070° 23.0nm arpt arpt 3. Turn the SMALL knob to choose Del?. to Del? 070°...

  • Page 116: Flight Plan Options

    Flight Plan Functions In the Flight Plan function you may make changes to Flight Plan Options a flight plan. 1. In the Flight Plan function turn the LARGE knob to a flight plan name page. 2. Press SEL and then turn the SMALL knob to view the available functions.

  • Page 117: Rev Activate

    Flight Plan Functions Rev Activate Pressing ENTER when the “Rev Activate” option is displayed copies the selected flight plan to the active plan in reverse waypoint order and starts it at leg 1. Route 2 259nm Dest: Wpt: PDT Rev Activate? Reactivate Press ENTER when the “Reactivate”...

  • Page 118: Copy: *Plan 9

    Flight Plan Functions Copy Plan Pressing ENTER when the “Copy Plan” option is displayed allows you to copy any existing plan into the current plan, overwriting all of the current plan’s waypoints. You may choose the active or any inactive flight plan.

  • Page 119: Clear Waypoints

    Flight Plan Functions Clear Waypoints Pressing ENTER will delete all waypoints in the selected flight plan. The plan name will remain. Route 2 259nm Dest: Wpt: PDT Clear Wpts? Reverse Flight Plan Pressing ENTER when the “Reverse” option is displayed reverses all the waypoints in the current flight plan.

  • Page 120: Delete Plan

    Flight Plan Functions plan or “Fuel To Uses Est Gr Speed” when the current flight plan is an inactive, stored flight plan. Delete Plan Pressing ENTER when the “Delete Plan” option is displayed deletes the current flight plan. The display returns to the previous flight plan’s name (or first) page.

  • Page 121: Holding Patterns (Gx50/60)

    Flight Plan Functions 3. Press ENTER to place the active flight plan on ENTER hold. Waypoint sequencing will be inhibited on the current leg. Pressing OBS/HLD will also work. *Active* 259nm Dest: Wpt: PDT Holding · Holding Patterns (GX50/60) A holding pattern is operationally the same as a procedure turn except that you usually intend to make repeated crossings of the waypoint on a specific inbound course.
  • Page 122 Flight Plan Functions selected inbound course and through the waypoint. The CDI will indicate “fly-left” if the aircraft is to the right of the desired track with reference to the selected inbound course. The CDI will indicate “fly-right” if the aircraft is to the left of the desired track with reference to the selected inbound course.

  • Page 123: Continue

    Flight Plan Functions with 020° inbound selected as the “OBS” course to UBG. "TO" Side "FROM" Side Continue The Continue option is available for the Active flight plan when the flight plan status is Holding (waypoint sequencing is not allowed). Pressing ENTER when this option is displayed restarts the Active flight plan and enables waypoint sequencing.

  • Page 124: Load Approach (Gx50/60 Only)

    Flight Plan Functions 3. Press ENTER to continue the active flight plan. ENTER Waypoint sequencing will be enabled. *Active* 259nm Dest: Wpt: PDT Active · Load Approach (GX50/60 Only) This option is available for the Active flight plan when a datacard with approach information is inserted into the GX50/60.

  • Page 125: Enable Approach (Gx50/60 Only)

    Flight Plan Functions Enable Approach (GX50/60 Only) This option is available on the Flight Plan home page when an approach is already loaded, but not enabled, and you are within approximately 30 nm of the destination airport. Press ENTER to enable the approach.

  • Page 126: Saving An Active Flight Plan

    Flight Plan Functions 1. While viewing the desired flight plan, press INFO. INFO Turn the SMALL knob to reach the Comment page. Waypoint Comment Press SEL 3. Press SEL. Turn the SMALL knob to select the first character. 4. Turn the LARGE knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position.
  • Page 127 Flight Plan Functions 2. Press SEL and then use the LARGE and SMALL knobs to enter a new plan name. After entering the name, press ENTER. PLAN 9__ Enter a New Plan Name ENTER 3. Press ENTER a second time or turn the SMALL knob twice to return to the Inactive Flight Plan ENTER name page.

  • Page 128: An Old Navigation Method

    Flight Plan Functions An old navigation method 1. While holding your watch horizontal, point the hour hand at the sun. 2. Halfway between the hour hand and 12:00 is south. Don’t always depend on this 12:00 method, but it is kind of fun. South...

  • Page 129: System Functions

    System Functions Pressing the SYS key allows you to access the System functions. After pressing the SYS key, turn the LARGE knob to view the available functions: Navigation Info, System Info, Position Sensors, Misc Sensors, and Comm Info (GX60 only). Press ENTER when viewing the desired System function.

  • Page 130: Navigation Mode Programmable And Autonav Pages

    System Functions 1. While viewing the Autonav Time page, press SEL. Autonav Time: 4 Seconds/Page 2. Turn the SMALL knob to select the delay time. Autonav Time: 7 Seconds/Page 3. Press ENTER when finished. ENTER 4. Press NAV. While viewing the Nav functions, Press ENTER to start Autonav scrolling.
  • Page 131 System Functions 4. Press SEL to activate editing. The first Nav field will flash. ete SLE 00:20 2.00 “¼¼ Dtk 353 48.0nm 5. Turn the SMALL knob to select the desired Nav information to be displayed in that field. GroundSp 100 kts 2.00 “¼¼...

  • Page 132: Selecting Autonav Pages

    System Functions Selecting Autonav Pages 1. While you are viewing a Nav page information page, press SEL and then ENTER. ENTER 2. You will be prompted to decide if you want to include this page in the Autonav scrolling. Turn the SMALL knob to choose between Yes and No.

  • Page 133: Setting Units

    System Functions Setting Units Nav displays that show distance may be selected to show either nautical miles or kilometers. 1. In the Navigation section of the System function, turn the LARGE knob to the Nav Mode Display Pages. Nav Mode Display Programmable and Autonav Pages ·...

  • Page 134: Magnetic Variation

    System Functions Magnetic Variation Automatic or Manual Magnetic Variation can be set in this page. Automatic is the default setting on power-up, unless the database is invalid. 1. In the Navigation section of the System function, turn the LARGE knob to the Magnetic Variation page and then press SEL.

  • Page 135: Flight Timer Trigger

    System Functions Flight Timer Trigger The following procedure is used to edit the flight timer trigger speed. The flight timer may be set to start at power-up, or when the ground speed exceeds from 10 to 500 knots. The default (factory) setting is 60 knots.
  • Page 136 System Functions flight plan, and all of the other waypoints will be deleted from the Active flight plan, including approaches. With the Never Clears Direct-To option, the Direct-To waypoint is inserted before the current TO waypoint. This is the normal setting. Use this setting if you are using approaches.

  • Page 137: Cdi Scaling

    System Functions CDI Scaling The CDI Scaling option allows you to select manual or automatic full scale deflection of the internal CDI. Manual full scale deflection options include: 0.30 nm, 1.00 nm, and 5.00 nm. Automatic scaling will use 5.00 nm as the setting.

  • Page 138: System Information

    System Functions The System Information area provides the following System Information pages: Software and Database Version, Display test, Owner Info, and Date and Time, . Turn LARGE Knob Date SW Ver & Fuel Baro Test Owner & Time Serial No. Measure Measure Display...

  • Page 139: Software Version

    System Functions 5. Turn the LARGE knob to move to the Month value. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the month. Date: 24 APR 97 Time: 23:24 UTC SEL to Reset 6. Turn the LARGE knob to move to the Year value. Turn the SMALL knob to choose the year.

  • Page 140: Fuel Measure Units (Gx50/60 Only)

    System Functions 2. Turn the SMALL knob cw one click to view the Database Version page. Americas DB Expires mm/dd/yy Version: x.xx 3. Turn the SMALL knob cw one click to view the GPS Software Version page. GPS Sensor SW Version PN:123456789 Fuel Measure Units (GX50/60 Only) The GX50/60 allows you to choose the units of...

  • Page 141: Barometric Measure Units (Gx50/60 Only)

    System Functions Barometric Measure Units (GX50/60 Only) This function allows you to choose the units of measure for the Local Altimeter Settings. The choices are inches (“) or millibars (MB). 1. In the System Information section of the System function, turn the LARGE knob to reach the Baro Measure page.

  • Page 142: Editing Owner Information

    System Functions 2. Turn the SMALL knob to view the Owner Information. Owner Address: 2345 TURNER RD SALEM OR USA 3. Turn the SMALL knob to view the Owner Phone. Owner Phone: 503-581-8101 4. Turn the SMALL knob to view the Owner Aircraft. Aircraft: MY AIRPLANE Editing Owner Information...

  • Page 143: Gps Sensor

    System Functions 3. Press ENTER when you finish entering the ENTER password. If the entered password does not match the true password, you will be given another chance. You can cancel by pressing SEL. If the entered password matches, the screen flashes a message for about two seconds followed by the last displayed owner info page.
  • Page 144 System Functions 1. In the System function, turn the LARGE knob to reach the GPS Sensor page. Press ENTER. ENTER GPS Sensor Press ENTER 2. The GPS Health page is shown if GPS information is received. The GPS number and dimension (2D, 3D, or no position), number of healthy, and number of visible satellites are shown.

  • Page 145: Satellite Search Status

    System Functions Satellite Search Status SRCH • Receiver is searching for the satellite ACQR • receiver is acquiring the signal TRCK • receiver has locked to the satellite’s data sequence DATA • receiver is locked and downloading data from the satellite Until data is received by the receiver, a display may look like the following:...

  • Page 146: Miscellaneous Sensors

    System Functions The Miscellaneous Sensor section of the System Miscellaneou s Sensors function displays information concerning Fuel/Air Data Sensor (F/ADS), fuel sensor, and altitude encoder when they are installed. The F/ADS includes a fuel sensor and altitude encoder. The F/ADS monitors fuel flow, air speed, outside air temperature/pressure, and magnetic heading.

  • Page 147: Air Data Info

    System Functions If the Air Data Sensor is installed, the following Air Data Info information is available. Air Speed True Airspeed - speed of the aircraft relative to the surrounding air speed. Indicated Air Speed - Speed of the aircraft as shown on the airspeed indicator.

  • Page 148: Wind Direction And Speed

    System Functions Wind Direction and Speed True Wind Direction, Magnetic Wind Direction, and the outside Wind Speed are displayed. Wind Dir 000°Tru Wind Dir 342°Mag Wind Spd 15kts An installed Fuel Data Sensor will provide the Fuel Info following information. Fuel Endurance Estimated fuel Endurance based on the current •...

  • Page 149: Right Engine Fuel

    System Functions Right Engine Fuel Burn rate for the right engine in fuel units per • hour Amount of fuel used by the right engine since • power up Right Engine Burn 17.7usg/hr Used 11usg Left Engine Fuel Burn rate for the leftt engine in fuel units per •...

  • Page 150: Fuel Measure

    System Functions Fuel Measure The GX50/60 allows you to choose the units of measure for your fuel displays. Fuel units may be displayed as US Gallons (USG), Imperial Gallons (IMG), Liters (L), Pounds (LBS), or Kilos (KGS). Fuel Measure US Gallons Press SEL to enable selection.

  • Page 151: Message Function

    Message Function Message function is responsible for warning the user of changing conditions which require immediate attention. Press the MSG smart key to view the message. Press the MSG key again to return to the previous function. However, if a new message occurs, pressing MSG will not return to the previous function until all new messages have been viewed.

  • Page 152: New Messages

    Message Function While any old message exists, the MSG annunciator remains steadily on at all times unless new messages arrive or all old message conditions go away. The home page in message mode is the first new message, if one exists, or the New Message Summary page if no new messages exist.

  • Page 153: Messages

    Message Function The following is a summary of the conditions that Messages cause a message warning, and examples of the messages generated for each condition. Special Use Airspace Messages Following is a list of the types of airspace messages which can be generated. All of the airspace messages become old messages after they are viewed.

  • Page 154: Empty To Waypoint: Cannot Compute Nav

    Message Function CLOSE Altitude This condition occurs when the airspace boundary is within 500 feet, or a user-selected limit in the System function. Within 500’ of NORTON AFB Class C INSIDE This condition occurs when the plane penetrates the airspace. Inside of SAN DIEGO Class B...

  • Page 155: Gps Sensor Lat/Lon Failure

    Message Function GPS Sensor Lat/Lon Failure When the GPS sensor cannot compute the latitude and longitude, the following message displays. It becomes an old message after viewing. GPS Position Sensor Cannot Compute Lat/Lon GPS RAIM Not Available When RAIM detection is not available for the GPS sensor, a warning is generated.

  • Page 156: Gps Hdop Position Error

    Message Function Communications Failure GPS HDOP Position Error When the HDOP for the GPS sensor exceeds current flight phase HDOP requirements, a warning is generated and Nav data will be flagged as invalid. The current flight phase is displayed first (either Terminal or En route).

  • Page 157: Set Barometer (Gx50/60 Only)

    Message Function Set Barometer (GX50/60 Only) When an approach is enabled, you are prompted to enter the local altimeter setting. Enter Local Altimeter Setting 29.92in Not Valid Altitude Input for Approach (GX50/60 Only) An approach is not valid unless an altitude value is available.

  • Page 158: Altitude Range Error

    Message Function Altitude Range Error When the altitude encoder reports an altitude that is out of range, the following message is created. Altitude Out of Range Altitude Encoder Communications Failure This message appears when communications fail between the Apollo GX and the altitude encoder. Altitude Encoder Communications Failure...

  • Page 159: Outside Hold Altitude Buffer

    Message Function Outside Hold Altitude Buffer You have gone above or below the selected Hold Altitude Buffer. Altitude Alert 500ft Above Hold Altitude Start Auto Descent Begin Descent To NOONS 500ft/min 130kts Arrival At Auto Descent Altitude Arrival At 2000ft Target Descent Altitude Arrival At The TO Waypoint The arrival message is generated when you are within...

  • Page 160: Arrival At Inbound Course

    Message Function FROM Leg 2 WPT 2 WPT 3 Angle Bisector Leg 1 FROM WPT 1 Apollo GX with F/ADS Wind Info Arrival: SLE Next DTK 321° Desired Hdg 324° In addition to the arrival waypoint identifier, the next leg’s desired track is shown when available; otherwise, it is dashed.

  • Page 161: Holding At The To Waypoint

    Message Function Holding at the TO Waypoint This form of the Arrival Alert is provided when holding at the current TO waypoint. Arrival: SLE - Holding - Next Leg is DME Arc This type of Arrival Alert is provided when the next TO waypoint is the end of a DME Arc holding at the current TO waypoint.

  • Page 162: Dme Arc Sequence (Gx50/60 Only)

    Message Function DME Arc Sequence (GX50/60 Only) This form of Sequence Alert is provided when the next TO waypoint is the end of a DME Arc in a nonprecision approach. Press ENTER to transition directly to the NAV mode DME Arc Assist page. Sequence Alert DME Next-Use ARC Assist? Enter...

  • Page 163: User Memory Failure

    Message Function User Memory Failure This message indicates that one or more user settings were not within valid limits at power-up and needed to be reset. This message is cleared after the message is viewed. Memory Failure User Setups Have Been Reset Database Expired This message indicates that the datacard expiration...

  • Page 164: Low Internal Battery Voltage

    Message Function Low Internal Battery Voltage This message is generated when low internal battery voltage is detected. It becomes an old message after being viewed. Battery voltage is checked every 15 seconds. This battery backs up the memory for information added by the user, such as user waypoints and stored flight plans.

  • Page 165: Start Up Displays

    The Start Up Sequence varies between units due to installation differences. The initial start up message is displayed for about three seconds. Apollo GX By II Morrow During the startup sequence, press the SKIP “smart” Startup Bypass key to stop the initial testing. You will be able to use all functions.

  • Page 166: Owner Message

    System Mode), this page with your name is displayed for three seconds. No owner info screen is displayed if the user has not entered the owner data. Property of: II Morrow Inc Your Apollo GX performs a number of tests at startup Memory Tests to ensure proper operation.

  • Page 167: Non-Volatile Ram Tests

    Start Up Displays Failure to pass the software checksum test indicates that the software memory is corrupted. The GPS board will not continue operation when the following screen is displayed. Software Test Failed: Contact IIMorrow Non-Volatile RAM Tests The non-volatile RAM validation code does the following checks every time the unit is powered up.

  • Page 168: Miscellaneous Nvram Or Eeprom Memory

    If the checksum test passes, the next screen is displayed for two seconds. Database Test Passed Failure to pass the database checksum test indicates that memory in the database is corrupted, and the following message is displayed until you press ENTER. Datacard Failed Contact II Morrow Press ENTER...

  • Page 169: Database Message

    Start Up Displays This page shows the database name and expiration Database Message date. If the database has expired, press ENTER to continue. Americas DB Expires mm/dd/yy Version: x.xx A series of tests covering connections for IFR flight are IFR Output Tests tested if your Apollo GX has been installed and configured for IFR flight.

  • Page 170: To/From Flag Output Tests

    Start Up Displays TO/FROM Flag Output Tests The To/From Flag outputs are tested next. Each of the following displays is shown for three seconds, during which the external To/From flag should be driven as indicated by the display, which is up to the user to verify.

  • Page 171: Vdi Valid And Vdi Super Flag Tests

    Start Up Displays should be driven as indicated by the display, which is up to the user to verify. VDI Tests VDI Full Up VDI tests and display screen are provided for VDI Full Up, VDI Half Up, VDI Level, VDI Full Down, and VDI Half Down.

  • Page 172: Screen Test

    Start Up Displays EXTERNAL LAMPS Flash All Lamps Screen Test A full visual display test on each line of the display and all of the annunciators is run next, preceded for two seconds by the following screen. Starting Display Test... The visual display incrementally lights groups of pixels on the electroluminescent display.

  • Page 173: Change Reference Waypoint

    Start Up Displays not make any selections, the Apollo GX will automatically progress into the Navigation function. You cannot enter a seed position in simulator mode. 1. The previous Seed Position will display with the choice of SEL to change the Seed Position or ENTER to accept the previous position.

  • Page 174: Change Lat/Lon Reference Position

    Start Up Displays SMALL knob. Turn the LARGE knob to move to each character of the waypoint name. Waypoint Type Underline indicates Waypoint (Airport shown here) flashing character Indentifier AIRPORT City or Facility Name SALEM CITY OR USA City or Facility Country State 4.

  • Page 175: Checking Gps Signal Strength

    Start Up Displays 4. After entering the Seed Position, you will be prompted next to clear the active flight plan. Choose Yes or No with the SMALL knob. Press ENTER ENTER to continue normal operations. Clear Active Flight Plan The unit shows the GPS signal strength screen in the Checking GPS Signal GPS Sensor function.
  • Page 176 Start Up Displays 4. Turn the SMALL knob again to view the GPS Satellite Status, Elevation, Signal Strength (SIG), and Azimuth page. Turn the SMALL knob to view information about each available satellite. The status will initially display as “SRCH” to indicate that it is searching for the satellite.

  • Page 177: Flight Simulator

    Flight Simulator Your Apollo GX is provided with a Flight Simulation program that allows you to “fly” your unit by simulating the speed and altitude. This section describes the procedures used to run the Flight Simulator. You may operate the Flight Simulator in the cockpit or in your home to familiarize yourself with the operation of the Apollo GX.

  • Page 178: Removing And Replacing The Apollo Gx

    Flight Simulator The following procedure is used to remove the Apollo Removing GX so you can operate it at a location of your choice. Replacing the Apollo 1. Remove the Apollo GX from the front panel of your aircraft. Use a 3/32” hex driver (p/n 998-0048 included with installation kit).
  • Page 179 Flight Simulator 2. The Apollo GX will run its database and memory tests. The display will then show that it is ready to start the Flight Simulator. Flight Simulator NOT FOR FLIGHT Press SEL 3. Press SEL to start the Flight Simulator. The default ground speed and altitude will be displayed.

  • Page 180: Flight Simulator Operations

    Flight Simulator 6. You will prompted to use or clear the previous Flight Plan. Turn the SMALL knob to choose Yes or No. Press ENTER. If you do nothing, the ENTER Apollo GX will automatically retain the previous Flight Plan and switch to the Nav function. The Apollo GX will go to the Nav function and a simulated GPS sensor begins tracking your position from the first From waypoint in the Active...

  • Page 181: Troubleshooting

    If you cannot correct the problem, contact your dealer. If your dealer is unavailable, contact the II Morrow factory at the address and phone number listed. If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your...

  • Page 182: To Ensure Trouble Free Operation

    Record the position sensor data Problem (displayed in SYS mode) for ALL satellites (GPS) and call your II Morrow dealer, Service Center, or the factory. The technician MUST have this information to help you solve the problem.
  • Page 183 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action No GPS signal Obstructed signal Move aircraft out of reception path hangar or away from buildings to provide an unobstructed view of the sky for the antenna Incorrect seed Check these position, time, or settings, if necessary UTC differential in the System entered...
  • Page 184 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Action Search for nearest Incorrect selection Check “Airspace waypoints reveals of waypoint types to Setup” function and too few or wrong show after search verify that the types of waypoints desired waypoint Runway Limits are type to search is set for a value that “ON”, see page 66 is too large...

  • Page 185: Gps Navigation

    GPS Navigation The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation GPS Overview of 24, or more, satellites in six orbit lanes 10,898 nautical miles above the earth at an inclination angle of about 55 degrees from the equator. Each satellite orbits the earth twice in 24 hours.

  • Page 186: Gps System Accuracy

    GPS Navigation processes the information to determine which satellites are “visible” to the receiver’s antenna. With this determination made, the receiver chooses satellites to calculate a position fix. Using information transmitted from three or more satellites, the unit can calculate latitude and longitude (usually abbreviated Lat/Lon);...

  • Page 187: Glossary

    Glossary Altitude (GPS ALT): Altitude, as calculated by the Apollo GX, based upon a mathematical model of the earth’s surface curvature. A substantial difference between this altitude value and altitude referenced to sea level may exist. Altitude Assist: An aid that provides guidance in descending from one altitude to another.
  • Page 188 Glossary CF: Final approach course Fix. This waypoint type is used when necessary to define a course to the FAF - all VOR DME approaches require a course fix waypoint. A code appended to a waypoint in the database that may not appear on a published map. Circular Error Probable (CEP): As applied to GPS position fix accuracy, the radius of a circle inside of which there exists a 50 percent chance of being...
  • Page 189 Glossary Cross Track Deviation: The distance that your are away from your intended course. North FROM Distance Off Track CTAF: Common Traffic Advisory Frequency. Database: A collection of data structured in such a way as to allow quick and convenient access to any particular record or records.
  • Page 190 Glossary Desired Track (DTK): The desired course of navigation between a point of origin (FROM) and a destination (TO) waypoint. Destination: The last waypoint in the active route. Dilution of Precision (DOP): A merit value for the calculated position based geometrical configuration of the satellites used;...
  • Page 191 Glossary FDE: The Fault Detection and Exclusion column refers to the ability to identify and exclude a faulty satellite and still have suitable satellite geometry at that position. FF: Final Approach Fix. A code appended to a waypoint in the database that may not appear on a published map.
  • Page 192 Glossary Hold: Waypoint sequencing is disabled. A hold may be automatically or manually activated. IAF: Initial Approach Fix. Identifier: A name, typically abbreviated, assigned to a waypoint. The identifier may consist of numbers and alpha characters, up to six in length. For example, the airport identifier for Los Angeles International Airport is LAX.
  • Page 193 Glossary Magnetic Variation (Mag Var): The angle between the magnetic and true north. At various points on the earth it is different due to local magnetic disturbances. It is shown on charts as isogonic lines marked with degrees of variation, either east or west. These degrees must be added to or subtracted from the true course to get the magnetic course.
  • Page 194 Glossary NAVSTAR: The name given to GPS satellites formed from the acronym for NAVigation System with Time And Ranging. Non-Directional Beacon (NDB): frequency/medium frequency navigation aid sending non-directional signals that can be used for navigation. OBS: Omni-Bearing Selector. Parallel Track Offset: A course that is parallel to the designated course, but offset to the right or left by a given distance.
  • Page 195 Glossary Second: 1/60th of a minute of a degree. Seed Position: A latitude and longitude position fix approximately equal to the current position that the Apollo GX uses to determine the location of available satellites from which signals may be received.
  • Page 196 Glossary Tae). A letter is shown next to the Track Angle Error value showing the direction of error in reference to the current Track. True North: Geographic north, at the earth’s north pole. Tower (TWR): Airport tower communication frequency. UNICOM: The radio frequencies assigned to aeronautical advisory stations for communication with aircraft.
  • Page 197 Approach138 INDEX Change106 Access database73 Disable107 Activate flight plan98 Enable107 Air pressure128 Load106 Air speed128, 129 Unload106 Air temperature128, 129 Waypoint info78 Airport elevation76 APT smart key6 Airport frequency76 Arc assist47 Airport Info71 Arc Assist48 Airspace Arrival alert141 Buffers67 Arriving at TO wpt141 Ceiling38 ATC ring68 Close135...
  • Page 198 Output tests247 Current time13 Scaling119 Customizing Nav pages112 Sensitivity29 Database71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 Change approach106 Database expired145 Cleaning260 Database invalid145 Clear flight plan wpts101 Database message247 Close67, 135 Database test246 Close altitude136 Datacard84 Date and Time120...
  • Page 199 May Clear117 Estimated fuel flow101 Never Clears118 Estimated time enroute28, 91, 92 OBS58 Estimated time of arrival33, 91 Disable approach107 Examples Display2 Direct-To55 Flashingiv External Annunciators3, 249 Test123, 250 Factory259 Distance off track29 FCC Noticeiii DME Arc48, 62, 143, 144 Features9 DTK Up63 Find waypoint13, 18...
  • Page 200 Estimate ground speed FROM waypoint30 From/To/Next49, 52 Estimated fuel flow101 From-To distance30 Hold102 Fuel77, 92 Inserting legs95 Fuel endurance130 Leg info90 Fuel flow128 Manual leg93 Fuel info130 Memory failure144, 245 Fuel Measure122, 132 New waypoint56 Fuel range130 Options98 Fuel sensor128 Pages85 Fuel used130 Reactivate99...
  • Page 201 Error137 HSI41 Failure136 IFR output tests247 Health125, 253 II Morrow259 Introduction263, 264 ILS runway76 Position45 Indicated air speed129 Reset127 Info38, 71, 75, 107, 135 Satellites127, 253 INSIDE136 Sensor125 INT smart key6 Signal strength253 Intersection info72 Signal Strength126 Key3 Time125 APT6 Ground speed31 Database5 GX50 description2...
  • Page 202 Nav4 List key6 NDB6 Load approach106 Nearest4 Local altimeter39 NRST34 Low fuel140 Route line7 Magnetic heading128, 129 RTE62 Magnetic variation116, 145 Scan6, 61 Magnetic wind direction130 Select4 Manual leg activation93 Skip5, 243 Manualsii Smartiv Map77 System5 Map reference64 User6 Map setup7, 62 VOR6 Map waypoint keys6 XIT8...
  • Page 203 Setup22 NDB smart key6 Moving Map22, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, Nearest waypoint18, 36 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 Nearest waypoint search33 Controls60 Never clear118 Full screen59 Non-volatile RAM test245 Idents64 North Up63 Map & Nav info61 NVRAM246 Orientation63 OBS58, 144 Route line62...
  • Page 204 Power Up13 Runway length36, 81 Pressure altitude129 Runway limits36 Procedure turn62 Runway surface37 Programmable Nav pages112 Save active flight plan108 RAIM137 Scan61 Range28 Scan key6 Rate of climb129 Search around ref wpt34 Reactivate99 Seed Position250 REF key7 Select a waypoint13, 15 Reference position252 Setting units115 Reference Waypoint34, 80, 251...
  • Page 205 Startup bypass243 Turn rate129 Storing a waypoint17 Underlineiv Sunset/Sunrise time78 Units115 Symbol Unload approach106 Triangle29 User database memory failure245 System111, 112, 113, 114, 115, User waypoint 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, Create79, 80 130, 131, 132 Delete82...
  • Page 206 Arrival141 VOR info72 Auto OBS crossing144 Waypoint alert142 Comment78 Web Pageii Comments83, 84 Wind direction130 Create79, 80 Wind speed130 Database71, 72, 73, 74, XIT key8 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 Destination107 FROM49 From/To/Next49 Information16, 71, 73 Intersection info72 Last used35 Map77...
  • Page 207 © 1998 by II Morrow Inc. 2345 Turner Rd., S.E. Salem, OR 97302 U.S.A. Phone 503.581.8101 800.525.6726 In Canada 800.654.3415 FAX 503.364.2138 http://www.iimorrow.com Part #560-0961-00 January 1998...

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