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Avidyne FlightMax Entegra Pilot's Manual

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600-00081-000 Rev 07

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  • Page 1 Primary Flight Display Pilot’s Guide 600-00081-000 Rev 07...
  • Page 2 Feb 20, 2003 Updated per ECO 03-067 May 23, 2003 Updated per ECO 03-159 Aug 1, 2003 Updated per ECO 03-194 Aug 12, 2003 Updated per ECO Note: Cover picture depicts a standard SR20/SR22 Configuration. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 FlightMax Entegra PFD...
  • Page 3 Note: Above picture depicts a standard SRV Configuration. FlightMax Entegra PFD -ii- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Software License ........36 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -iii- FlightMax Entegra PFD...
  • Page 5 Intentionally Left Blank FlightMax Entegra PFD -iv- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on choosing FlightMax Entegra, general aviation’s most advanced Primary Flight Display (PFD) system. FlightMax Entegra represents Avidyne’s commitment to providing simple, easy to use, integrated flight instrumentation, with all the situational awareness and safety benefits of air transport and business jet flight decks.

  • Page 7: System Overview

    Red Band: 20 kts up to full flap stall speed, V 4. Aircraft Reference Symbol- Current aircraft pitch angle is represented by a black dot in the center of the “Flying-W” against the pitch ladder. FlightMax Entegra PFD 600-00081-000 Rev 07...
  • Page 8 HDI (eg. LOC or ILS). If the signal is lost, the HDI is replaced with a red-”X” and the source letters turn red. Once displayed, the HDI may be removed by changing the NAV Source or changing the VOR/LOC frequency. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 9: Hsi Symbology

    Selectable ranges for the outer ring are 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 NM. NOTE: This feature is not available in SRV configurations. FlightMax Entegra PFD 600-00081-000 Rev 07...
  • Page 10 The outer edge of the compass rose is marked with refer- ence marks every 45 degrees. Until a flight plan is activated in GPS/Nav 1, the HSI will show a red “X” in place of the CDI. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 11: Right Knob & Buttons

    System Overview Right Knob & Buttons FlightMax Entegra PFD 600-00081-000 Rev 07...
  • Page 12 The heading bug is positioned at the appropriate side of the tape and remains in partial view when “arc view” is selected and the selected heading bug value is outside the current compass rose field of view. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 FlightMax Entegra PFD...
  • Page 13 The default adjustment position is at the 1,000 ft mode and each button press steps the adjustment position down one place. The selected numeric value appears in the button and in the Altitude Preselect window. FlightMax Entegra PFD 600-00081-000 Rev 07...
  • Page 14 For software relseas 530-00123-000, Rev 01 or higher, millibars or hectopascals are used. This selection is accomplished as a maintenance action at initial configuration/installation into the aircraft. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 15: Left Knob & Buttons

    VLOC1 or VLOC2* VOR Frequency (VOR Tuned) Course “ILS” or “LOC” VLOC1 or VLOC2* Localizer Frequency (ILS or LOC Tuned) Course *NOTE: This feature requires that at least one GPS/VHF navigator be installed. FlightMax Entegra PFD -10- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...
  • Page 16 Because of the button timeouts, a recommended technique is to always select the desired button prior to rotating the knob. *NOTE: This feature requires that at least one GPS/VHF navigator be installed. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -11- FlightMax Entegra PFD...
  • Page 17 1. View Button (View) - When selected, the View button toggles the HSI compass rose view from 360 degrees to 120 degrees. When this button is active, the left knob is not labeled and is not functional. FlightMax Entegra PFD -12- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 18: User’S Guide

    NOTE: For faster alignments (3 minutes or less), it is recom- mended that the aircraft not be moved until alignment is com- plete. The OK TO TAXI screen is provided for increased flexi- bility during ground operations, but it may extend alignment time. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -13- FlightMax Entegra PFD...
  • Page 19 This will be presented for several seconds, even if the aircraft is stationary. FlightMax Entegra PFD -14- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...
  • Page 20 If the system picks back up on the alignment, a nominal PFD will result. If the display does not clear itself, contact a service center and provide the displayed error code. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -15- FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 21: Default Settings

    3. This feature requires that at least one GPS/VHF navigator be installed. 4. 360 degree view with flight plan applies to SR20/22 models. For SRV models, the default view is 360 degree view (no flight plan). FlightMax Entegra PFD -16- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Hsi

    User’s Guide Setting up the HSI The FlightMax Entegra PFD can integrate with single or dual GNS 400/500-series GPS or GPS/VHF navigator systems. At the time of initial install, the Entegra PFD is configured for the number and type of navigator systems on board.

  • Page 23: Use Of Gps/Vhf

    Nav sources (GPS 1, VLOC 1, GPS 2, VLOC 2), and the CDI button on the navigator # 1 makes it easy to switch the PFD between GPS 1 and VLOC 1 and back. FlightMax Entegra PFD -18- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 24: Precision Flight With Pfd

    Changes in speed greater than .8 knots/ sec are indicated by the airspeed trend bar. Changes in altitude greater than 240 feet / min are indicated by the altitude trend bar. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -19- FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 25: Use Of Trend Indicators

    1 1/2 standard rate. 4. Excessive Pitch Chevrons- The large white chevrons are displayed at pitch values greater than +50 degrees and less than -30 degrees. In all cases, the chevrons point towards the horizon line. FlightMax Entegra PFD -20- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 26: Autopilot Use And Control

    Entegra PFD. The autopilot may only be coupled to the navigator selected as the PFD Nav source. The autopilot may not be coupled to the navigator selected as the PFD Bearing source. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -21- FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 27: Horizontal Modes

    Nav Mode during autopilot operations due to increased accuracy. In this mode, the heading bug will be hollow and remains at its last set value, which is not necessarily aligned with the Nav course. FlightMax Entegra PFD -22- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 28: Vertical Modes

    VSI Bug will become solid magenta. The autopilot will then follow the VSI bug to the selected target altitude. As the target altitude is approached, the VSI bug will automatically move toward zero and will become hollow when the target altitude is captured. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -23- FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 29: Autopilot Operation During Pfd Failures

    See the autopilot user’s guide for usage instructions. Only navigator # 1 is capable of being the navigation source to the autopilot in the event of a PFD failure. FlightMax Entegra PFD -24- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 30: Winds Vector And Track Line

    A very useful technique is to align the projected track line with the desired course. This will take the guess work out of determining proper crab angles for wind corrections. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -25- FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 31: Precision Approaches

    PFD course set knob to serve as reference during the localizer intercept and tracking. This is automatic if the GPS/VHF navigator system has been setup to Autoslew. The CDI deflection will be driven by the localizer signal itself, regardless of the course setting. FlightMax Entegra PFD -26- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...
  • Page 32 Upon reaching the FAF, ensure that the correct baro is entered in both the PFD and standby altimeter. Also verify that the PFD and standby altimeter indicate the same altitude. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -27- FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 33: Non-Precision Approaches

    HDI and CDI display correct sensing. There is no further pilot action required. For coupled approaches, the Autopilot may have to be set to reverse mode. Please consult the Autopilot POH for proper operation. FlightMax Entegra PFD -28- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 34: Missed Approach

    VSI Bug, the system will not proceed with the altitude capture but will transition into altitude hold mode instead. The same is true for target altitudes below current aircraft altitude but positive values set in the VSI Bug. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -29- FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 35: Invalid Air Data

    Cross referencing the PFD attitude to the backup ADI is recommended during flight with invalid air data. When air data is determined to be valid, the display of air data will be restored. FlightMax Entegra PFD -30- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 36: Invalid Heading

    Refer to the aircraft compass for heading. Refer to the EX5000 MFD or GPS navigator for ground track and flight plan. When heading data is determined to be valid, the display of heading and HSI navigation data will be restored. FlightMax Entegra PFD -31- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 37: Crosscheck Monitor

    The Crosscheck Attitude message will not be displayed when air data is invalid (as shown on page 28). Cross referencing the PFD attitude to the backup ADI is recommended during flight with invalid air data. FlightMax Entegra PFD -32- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 38: Recoverable Attitude

    “Maintain straight and level flight” until the 10 second count-down timer expires. At that point, all attitude data will be restored. It is imperative that straight and level flight is obtained prior to pressing the “Fast Erect” button. 600-00081-000 Rev 07 -33- FlightMax Entegra PFD...

  • Page 39: Invalid Attitude & Heading

    Consider using the autopilot to reduce workload. Use GPSS mode to maintain flight plan route, when equipped with a System 55X. FlightMax Entegra PFD -34- 600-00081-000 Rev 07...

  • Page 40: Appendix

    (c) The Product has not been altered, modified or changed in any other manner than has been previously authorized by Avidyne; and (d) Repairs to the Product have not been made by anyone other than Avidyne or an Avidyne authorized service facility.

  • Page 41: Software License

    If you do not agree to the terms of this license, Avidyne is unwilling to license the product to you. In such event, you may not use or copy the product, and you should promptly contact Avidyne for instructions on return of the unused product(s) for a refund.
  • Page 42 P / N 6 0 0 - 0 0 0 8 1 - 0 0 0 R e v 0 7 2 / 0 3 © 2003 Avidyne Corporation All Rights Reserved. Avidyne® and FlightMax® are trademarks of Avidyne Corp.

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