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Page 1 AeroNav 800 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM AeroNav 780 FMS/GPS Pilot’s Guide...
Page 2 Download or view publications online at www.bendixking.com Questions about this publication can be emailed to: pubs@bendixking.com BendixKing Customer Support U.S.A. and Canada: 1-855-250-7027 (Toll Free) International: 1-505-903-6148 www.bendixking.com Email: techsupport@bendixking.com www.avidyne.com/support/license.asp BendixKing Part Number 89000041-008 Printed in the U.S.A. May 2019...
Page 3 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Record of Revision REVISION REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE 03MAY2019 Initial Release  Updated revision number 14MAY2019  Deleted Materials License Agreement and copyright information  Added a link to Avidyne Software License Information 89000041-008 Rev 1 May 2019...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS System Overview ............... 1-1 INTENDED FUNCTION ............1-2 AeroNav 800 ..............1-2 AeroNav 780 ..............1-3 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW ..........1-4 BASIC CONCEPTS ............. 1-6 Page Function Keys ............1-6 Line Select Keys .............. 1-6 Right Knob Labeling ............
Page 6 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Editing A Waypoint ............2-13 Adding Altitude Constraints..........2-13 Entering And Intercepting A Radial ........ 2-14 Deleting A Flight Plan ............ 2-16 Creating A Holding Pattern ..........2-16 Circular Orbits ..............2-18 Deleting A Holding Pattern..........2-19 Editing A Holding Pattern ..........
Page 7 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Weather Overlays On Map ..........3-20 TFRs ................3-24 Indications Of Data Age ..........3-25 Weather Radar Selection For Map Overlay ....3-26 Terrain ................3-27 TERRAIN AWARENESS (TA) ........3-28 Forward Looking Terrain Alerting (FLTA) ...... 3-29 500’...
Page 8 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COURSE CHANGES AND HOLDS ........5-18 AUTO VLOC TUNING † ............ 5-19 TRANSITION ALTITUDES/LEVELS ........5-20 NAVIGATION MODE/CDI SCALE CHANGING ....5-22 APPROACH PROCEDURES ..........5-24 Automatic mode switching † .......... 5-25 Precision Approaches ............ 5-26 Non-Precision Approaches ..........
Page 9 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Radio Regulatory Compliance Statements† ....6-51 Déclaration(s) de conformité réglementaire† ....6-52 MAINTENANCE MODE ............. 6-53 Starting Maintenance Mode at power up ....... 6-53 Starting Maintenance Mode from Flight Mode ....6-53 Exiting Maintenance Mode..........6-55 DATABASE UPDATES ............
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Page 11: System Overview
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). All images contained in this manual are for reference use only, and are subject to change. BendixKing strongly recommends that pilots use the AeroNav system only under VFR conditions until completely familiar with its operation and use.
Page 12: Intended Function
Differences from the AeroNav 800 are specifically identified throughout the manual. AERONAV 800 The BendixKing AeroNav 800 is a GPS-Nav-Com radio whose primary function is to conduct nav-com-transponder tuning and communication, and serve as the principal navigation sensor/system for all IFR VHF (“VLOC”) and GPS-based...
Page 13: Aeronav 780
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide AERONAV 780 The BendixKing AeroNav 780 differs from the AeroNav 800 in that there is no internal VHF nav/com radio. Its primary function is to conduct GPS-based navigation in an IFR environment, provided it is connected to an external navigation source selection annunciator and CDI/HSI indicator that is installed in the required field of view.
Page 14: Functional Overview
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW The BendixKing AeroNav system supports the following functions:  Flight Management System (FMS)  WAAS and non-WAAS GPS Navigation  VHF Radio Nav/Com (16W and 10W variants) †  Moving Map including synthetic vision view ...
Page 15 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Most functions revolve around the Page Function Keys that appear across the bottom edge of the bezel. Each of the three functional pages has associated tabs, which contain related data, often in different views. These functions and tabs are covered in detail throughout this reference manual.
Page 16: Basic Concepts
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide BASIC CONCEPTS PAGE FUNCTION KEYS The buttons along the bottom of the AeroNav bezel are called Page Function Keys. Each key is labeled by function:  FMS (Flight Management System)  MAP (Moving Map)  AUX (System Pages) Each page has a number of associated tabs.
Page 17: Right Knob Labeling
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide LSK Types RIGHT KNOB LABELING The bottom right AeroNav knob is context-sensitive. Displayed in the lower right corner of the display, the knob label indicates the function of the knobs and the knob button on the left and right side, respectively.
Page 18 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide AeroNav Feature/Function Color Page Function Keys Green - Active White - Available but not currently active Note: AUX can also be Red, Yellow, or Cyan if there is an active alert as described later in this manual FMS “Fly To”...
Page 19: General Aeronav Operations
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide GENERAL AERONAV OPERATIONS The AeroNav is a touch screen unit that has been designed for compatibility with both retrofit and clean installations. As a retrofit installation, the AeroNav 800 was designed to be a slide-in replacement for a Garmin 430/W unit.
Page 20: Aeronav 780 Bezel Layout
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide AERONAV 780 BEZEL LAYOUT Starting in the top left corner and working counter-clockwise around the bezel, the AeroNav has:  Power/Volume/Squelch knob †  Power button*  Frequency Swap dedicated button †  Three (3) Line Select Keys (LSKs) that are page dependent with soft key labels adjacent to each ...
Page 21 * Applicable only to the AeroNav 780 COOL FEATURE ® Integrated WiFi/Bluetooth The AeroNav has an integrated WiFi/Bluetooth transceiver located underneath the BendixKing logo on the bottom of the bezel. No additional hardware is required to take advantage of this capability. 89000041-008 Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 22: Power Control
AeroNav will automatically start when the aircraft bus power is applied. Upon power application, the AeroNav display will show a BendixKing logo. It will take several seconds for the AeroNav to complete the power-up process. The power button can be used to turn the unit off and to turn the unit back on again.
Page 23: Brightness Controls
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide BRIGHTNESS CONTROLS Each AeroNav has brightness controls to control both the bezel and the display brightness. The user can access individual controls to allow for either manual control of brightness, automatic control of brightness in response to the cockpit dimming controls/rheostats or automatic control of brightness in response to the ambient light sensor that is embedded in the bezel.
Page 24: Start-Up Sequence
START-UP SEQUENCE The startup sequence of the AeroNav is as follows:  A BendixKing logo will be displayed during system initialization and will be automatically removed when the AeroNav is initialized. The bezel keys will not be illuminated while the splash screen is present.
Page 25 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide If there is no fuel flow system connected, then the unit progresses directly to the FMS page and FPL tab, ready for a flight plan to be entered. The agreement page, database expiration and fuel management entries are all skipped if the unit is powered on in-flight.
Page 26 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Bluetooth/Networking Initialization Period The Bluetooth and networking interfaces may experience a 1-2 minute delay during post-start initialization before becoming functional. The icons in the upper right corner of the display will turn green when the interfaces are ready for use.
Page 27: Database Currency States
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide DATABASE CURRENCY STATES The following table describes the various database currency states that may be observed at startup: Database Status Message Color In Effect Valid Thru Light Green <Month, Day, Year> Has Expired Expired Yellow <Month, Day, Year>...
Page 28 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Manual Check of Database Dates Even if the databases are all current, you can still view the date/status of each database from the AUX page, Database Status display as described in Section 4 (page 4-65). 89000041-008 1-18 System Overview Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 29: Page Layout And Formats
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide PAGE LAYOUT AND FORMATS The context-sensitive line select keys, top datablocks and nav source knob indication, and bottom edge set of page tabs are always displayed on every page. The AeroNav 800 will also show radio frequencies in the upper left corner. The frequencies to be shown are configurable.
Page 30 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Map tab on the MAP page are prime examples. In the cases where this is available, a labeled side tab is displayed, as shown surrounded by gray boxes in the illustration below. The right side datablocks can be shown or hidden using any of the following methods: ...
Page 31: Com-Nav
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COM-NAV † The VHF radio consists of a Com radio that covers the frequency band from 118.0 MHz to 136.990 MHz and a Nav radio that covers the frequency band from 108.0 MHz to 117.95 MHz. Both 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz spacing is supported.
Page 32 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Stations such as ATIS, ASOS, AWOS are expected to be transmitting continuously, causing an "RX" indication to be displayed continuously. However, if the "RX" is displayed when the tuned station is not expected to be continuously transmitting and background noise is continuously audible over the aircraft audio system, press the upper left knob to enable squelch.
Page 33 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Cycling between Com, Nav, and Transponder Display Tuning Radio tuning can be accomplished through several methods. Regardless of method, it's always the Standby that is tuned and then that frequency is swapped into the Active by pressing the bezel Frequency Swap button.
Page 34 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Manual Entry of VOR Identifier A more automated way to tune a com frequency is to use the frequency list, which is presented when the left knob is turned to start a manual tuning. See the section on page 1-27 regarding operation of the frequency list.
Page 35 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COOL FEATURE Shortcuts to Com Tuning Shortcuts are provided to aid speed and ease of manually entering a com frequency in the AeroNav. For example, there is no need to type the leading “1” for frequencies, the decimal point, trailing zeros or the thousandth digit.
Page 36 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide action as pressing the bezel Frequency Swap button, including holding it down to tune the emergency frequency. Typically, the remote com frequency function is installed as a dedicated button on the yoke, allowing frequency swapping without removing hands from the controls.
Page 37: Frequency List
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide FREQUENCY LIST † The frequency list is displayed by starting a manual tuning operation with the lower left knob. It has three tabs along the top edge of the page:  Airport – the most logical com frequencies (e.g. ATIS, ASOS, AWOS, CTAF, Tower, Ground, Clearance Delivery) associated with either the origin airport or destination airport (when airborne and more than 5nm...
Page 38: Transponder Control And Display
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TRANSPONDER CONTROL AND DISPLAY If the AeroNav has been configured to communicate with a remote transponder, then the AeroNav will provide display and control of both transponder mode and code. Transponder Display The transponder mode and code is displayed in a datablock that can be configured to be displayed along the right and top sides of the display.
Page 39 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Transponder Control The preferred method of controlling the transponder is using a keyboard. Touch a transponder data block to show the keyboard. If the data block contains an "Ident" soft LSK, touch anywhere in the data block except the soft LSK. Transponder Keyboard Transponder Code Entry To enter a transponder code using a keyboard, touch a...
Page 40 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide  ON - The transponder will respond to all interrogations, but altitude reporting is suppressed  GND - The transponder will respond to Mode S ground interrogations from surface movement radar. This mode is only available in installations that send a ground/air discrete signal to transponder ...
Page 41: Direct-To Operations
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide DIRECT-TO OPERATIONS A dedicated Direct-To function key is located along the right edge of the AeroNav bezel. Pressing that button from any page will display a green Direct-To dialog box that will be pre-populated with a logical waypoint. Direct-To Dialog and Confirmation Dialog Boxes If that pre-populated waypoint is the desired waypoint, press the “ENTR”...
Page 42 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide desired waypoint name. When the desired waypoint is displayed, press Enter on the keypad or bezel to accept;  Twist the inner ring of the lower right AeroNav knob while the pop-up green Direct-To dialog box is displayed to go into edit mode.
Page 43: Function Keys
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide FUNCTION KEYS In addition to the Direct-To and Frequency List function keys that have already been described, the AeroNav has a Nearest (“NRST”) function key and an Enter (“ENTR”) function key and a Clear (“CLR”) function key that perform the following functions: ...
Page 44 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide published arrivals. Each subsequent press of the “PROC” key will step through all following destination airfield approaches and arrivals in the flight plan and wrap back around to the top of the flight plan. When the drop down box appears over the intended data field, twist the bottom right AeroNav knob to scroll up or down the list until the desired procedure is highlighted and then...
Page 45: Touch Screen
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TOUCH SCREEN The AeroNav uses a capacitive touch screen technology that allows multi-touch operation (e.g. two-fingered pinch zoom). Many types of gloves can be used during touch screen operations. The AeroNav employs a “hybrid touch” design in that virtually every interaction can be accomplished either through bezel controls or touch.
Page 46 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Bezel-only Control Input Touch screen-only Control Functions Input Functions Selecting page function keys Map panning (e.g. changing the “major” pages of FMS, MAP, AUX) Power on/off Graphical Flight Planning (“Rubber banding”) Changing the Primary Nav Calling up a map page info Source Starting the Frequency List...
Page 47 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Virtual Numeric Keyboard Each keyboard has a scratchpad in the lower right corner. The scratchpad is a free text field for data entry with some data entry validity logic applied to the data that is trying to be entered. For example, when trying to enter an invalid frequency, the com tuning application will immediately sense that entry to be invalid and present an alert box stating the entry is invalid.†...
Page 48 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Optimal Touch Performance To maximize touch performance, the more surface area of a finger that can make contact with the glass, the better. Try to avoid using just fingernail contact or just the tip of a finger. Increased pressure on the glass by your finger should not have any positive effect.
Page 49: Use Of External Keyboard
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide USE OF EXTERNAL KEYBOARD The AeroNav is capable of taking input from an external, properly paired, Bluetooth keyboard. It is intended to be used in lieu of, or in conjunction with, the AeroNav touchscreen keyboard. Anywhere and anytime the AeroNav touchscreen keyboard is used to enter data (e.g.
Page 50: Dual Aeronav Operations
All labeled keys are fully functional. The light bulb key turns on backlighting for the keyboard. The vertical two-headed arrow key is primary/#1 standby swap †. The BendixKing logo key is a space bar. The up/down arrow keys can be used for page navigation in the same way the inner and outer rings of the bottom right AeroNav knob can navigate through page fields.
Page 51 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Method of Data Share (Dual AeroNav Operations) Dual AeroNavs will be connected via the Byteflight digital Databus. While any of the com ports can be configured for the dual AeroNav “CrossSync” communication, it is generally recommended that Com 3 be used to stay consistent with the vast majority of fielded GNS530/430 systems that the AeroNav will be replacing.
Page 52 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide  Enables sensor settings and data (traffic, datalink, lightning, air data, etc) to be shared across both AeroNavs. NOTE Full Data Sharing Requires Consistent WAAS For complete data sharing between dual AeroNavs, both units will need to have the same WAAS antenna configuration –...
Page 53 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Sensor and Control Data Sharing Requires Consistent Software Versions For complete data sharing between dual AeroNavs, both units will need to have the same main software version. If the AeroNavs have different software versions, then the sensor and control data (e.g. weather, traffic, fuel, volumes, keyboard convenience mode, etc) will not be shared between the AeroNavs.
Page 54  Calculators and Utilities data NOTE Data Sharing Tolerates Inconsistent Databases While BendixKing strongly recommends the databases on each AeroNav be kept up-to-date and on the same cycle, data sharing between AeroNavs as defined above in “Data Sharing (Dual AeroNav Operations)”...
Page 55: Wifi (Network) Operations
The supported capability and third party applications supported are expected to grow over time. A list of applications and devices supported can be viewed https://www.bendixking.com/en/products/aeronav- gps-navigators The AeroNav is capable of supporting WiFi operations. Current supported functionality includes connectivity with third party applications running on WiFi capable devices including: ...
Page 56 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide  Icons will appear gray when WiFi/Bluetooth is on, the startup dialog box is accepted and active but not connected.  Icons will appear green when WiFi/Bluetooth is on, the startup dialog box is accepted and connected. WiFi and Bluetooth Active, Not Connected Icons WiFi and Bluetooth Connected Icons If the user selects “Ignore”...
Page 57 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Quick Method to Sever WiFi/Bluetooth Link The power knob/button in the top left corner of the AeroNav can be used to sever the WiFi and Bluetooth link to the panel AeroNav. Press and hold the power knob/button down until the countdown box on the display appears and then let go.
Page 58: Waas Vs Non-Waas Operations
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide WAAS VS NON-WAAS OPERATIONS The AeroNav supports both WAAS and non-WAAS operations. In each case, the AeroNav is still considered a “/G” system for flight plan filing purposes. When configured to be connected to an approved WAAS antenna at installation, the AeroNav serves as a fully-certified WAAS GPS navigator.
Page 59: Interaction With External Devices
GNS system. TIPS AND TECHNIEQUES Dual AeroNav Installations Should Only Use One WiFi For reliable WiFi operations, BendixKing recommends turning off WiFi (Network) from the User Options page on one of the AeroNavs. NOTE...
Page 60: Before Takeoff Techniques
If multiple pilots share the airplane, be sure to check User Options and datablock selections to ensure set up for your personal preferences. BendixKing recommends creating and using the Checklist utility and including a Before Takeoff checklist that meets your personal needs.
Page 61: Fms Subsystem
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide 2 FMS Subsystem The Flight Management System (FMS) pages are where flight plans are created, modified, stored and deleted. Ground operations are the ideal time to enter the intended flight plan into the FMS. The FMS Page has five tabs, as shown below, The FPL tab is used to manage the flight plan, The flight plan contains the sequence of legs to which the FMS will provide guidance.
Page 62: Fpl (Flight Plan) Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide FPL (FLIGHT PLAN) TAB FMS BASIC CONCEPTS For properly configured dual AeroNav installations, enter your plan into only one of the AeroNavs and the data is automatically shared between them. NOTE FMS Centric Calculations The FMS presumes the pilot intends to fly the flight plan as created.
Page 63 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Insert Cursor Insert Cursor – Thin cyan line Edit Cursor Edit Cursor – Cyan box surrounding the row Moving the cursor Cursor movement can be controlled by the inner and outer rings of the context sensitive knob located at the bottom right side of the AeroNav.
Page 64: Creating A New Flight Plan
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide For an insert cursor, initiating an operation will usually cause a dropdown to appear, but in some cases an edit will be immediately started. When a dropdown is shown, the right knob is used to move the cursor through the options. Touching an option will also move the cursor to that option.
Page 65 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide “waypoint” can be any database location (e.g. user waypoint, navaid, airport). In almost every case, your hand can stay on the bottom right AeroNav knob. Through a combination of pushes and turns, you can enter the entire flight plan very quickly. Flight Plan and Scroll Bar COOL FEATURE Geofill™...
Page 66: Previewing Flight Plans
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Mini Row Leg Format PREVIEWING FLIGHT PLANS Flight plan modifications can be previewed as they are being modified on the FMS page, using the FPL tab with the map partially exposed (Map-FPL split page as defined in section 1 ). As a flight plan is being built on the right side of the page, the map will automatically resize attempting to show the entire modification being made.
Page 67 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Flight Plan View The flight plan tab of the FMS page provides a means to show every leg of the flight plan (“Expanded”) or an abbreviated version of the flight plan (“Compact”) via the “View” LSK. The compact view hides all intermediate legs of an airway between the entry and exit point.
Page 68: Selecting A Departure
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SELECTING A DEPARTURE If a published departure exists for the origin airport, then a dropdown containing available departures can be displayed by rotating the right inner knob to highlight the departure field for the origin airport and then pressing the knob button. Departures Dropdown TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Vector Standard Instrument Departure (SID)
Page 69 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide transition, the FMS will automatically select that one and no dropdown for enroute transitions will be presented. There are departures that have no published enroute transitions. In those cases, this entire step is skipped. Departure Enroute Transition Dropdown COOL FEATURE If a departure has at least one enroute transition and the departure has a common segment after runway...
Page 70: Inserting A Waypoint
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide published runway transition, the FMS will automatically select that one and then insert the procedure into the flight plan. If there is more than one published transition, the FMS will present a dropdown menu showing all of the runway transitions and the pilot will select the desired transition.
Page 71: Inserting An Airway
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COOL FEATURE When an insert cursor is displayed at a position where it is legal to insert a waypoint, pressing a letter on a Bluetooth keyboard will immediately start a waypoint identifier entry with that letter. COOL FEATURE If you are on another FMS page and the cursor is around an identifier that can be used as a waypoint,...
Page 72: Deleting A Waypoint
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide To insert an airway into the flight plan, move the cursor to a position after the leg where the airway will be joined. It will be an insert cursor. Press the right knob button to bring up the dropdown menu containing the options available after that leg.
Page 73: Editing A Waypoint
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide side of the bezel to delete the waypoint. Continue pressing the “CLR” button and it will walk up the flight plan deleting earlier waypoints as you go. Waypoints can also be deleted by touching the waypoint to be deleted and then selecting the “Delete Waypoint”...
Page 74: Entering And Intercepting A Radial
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Altitude Constraint Types Cross Type Altitude Number field At Or Below Altitude field (selecting distance (selecting the in NM from target altitude). waypoint for Minimum allowable At or Above value is 100’ crossing constraint) Window (appears in terminal area procedures only, not enterable)*...
Page 75 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide or EFIS). If there is no installed external course setting device, then twist the AeroNav nav source knob to adjust the FMS Course value. FMS Course mode makes the current waypoint act like a VOR. Select the desired radial to fly inbound or outbound.
Page 76: Deleting A Flight Plan
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide VLOC Method† If the Nav Source knob is set to VLOC as the active nav mode and a VOR station is tuned and received, then use the external course knob on the CDI/HSI/EFIS/etc to set the desired inbound or outbound radial as required.
Page 77 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Using Holding Patterns The hold pattern leg type has a field for the inbound course to the hold waypoint. The hold pattern turns left or right as specified in the hold pattern at the hold waypoint.
Page 78: Circular Orbits
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide CIRCULAR ORBITS If the optional Search and Rescue (SAR) / Special Use Mission package is active, then circular orbits can be added to the plan. Circular Orbit Depiction on Map The function is activated on the FMS Setup page by setting the "Patterns"...
Page 79: Deleting A Holding Pattern
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Circular Orbit Dropdown Selection The orbit radius can range from 0.5nm to 100nm. The FMS will not actually fly to the orbit fix and instead, will fly to the point where the leg to the fix intercepts the orbit. Orbit Row in Flight Plan If the orbit radius is larger than the distance from the aircraft to the orbit fix, then the aircraft will intercept the orbit on the...
Page 80: Editing A Holding Pattern
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide EDITING A HOLDING PATTERN To edit a holding pattern, rotate the right outer knob to scroll until an edit cursor surrounds the hold, or touch the hold to be edited. Then rotate the right inner knob or touch the field to be edited to highlight the desired field (e.g.
Page 81: Lateral Offsets
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide the “Activate Leg” LSK followed by accepting the confirm dialog box when it is displayed. Doing so will turn that leg magenta, confirming that it is now the active leg. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Impending Turn Notification If flying the defined flight plan, the AeroNav will provide a message about an impending turn that includes the upcoming desired track (DTK) and a 10...
Page 82: Flight Plan Discontinuities (Gaps)
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide lateral offset, press the “Delete Offset” LSK. The maximum offset that can be dialed in is 20 NM. Lateral offsets are not available when in OBS mode. Lateral offsets are unaffected by graphical route planning (“rubber banding”) operations. Lateral Offset Map Depiction FLIGHT PLAN DISCONTINUITIES (GAPS) A “Gap In Route”...
Page 83: Enroute Descents
Gap with the waypoint that follows by a direct (straight) leg. Connecting Gap in Route BendixKing recommends that you input the arrival and approach for the destination airfield and alternates into the FMS flight plan. Selecting a published arrival and/or approach will automatically load the procedure including all altitude constraints into the FMS.
Page 84 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide The TOD function is not available on any waypoint of an approach past the Final Approach Fix (FAF), or in holds, or procedures turns. The FMS uses a default of 500 feet per minute descent rate (or as edited in the “Preferred Descent Rate”...
Page 85 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COOL FEATURE Range to Altitude Indication A small green arc will be drawn on the map that depicts the geographic point where, at the current vertical speed, the aircraft will reach the altitude target. The altitude target is any crossing restriction on a waypoint that is either manually entered or a part of a procedure.
Page 86: Entering An Arrival And Approach
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COOL FEATURE Enter Approaches for Multiple “Destinations” The FMS will allow multiple airfields or destinations to be built into the flight plan. Each can have the published approach and missed approach as part of the plan. This is useful in pre-building your primary destination with a missed approach, expected alternate and its published approach.
Page 87 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide right knob button to start inserting the procedure using a dropdown. If the cursor is positioned above the airport (i.e. an Insert Cursor), the dropdown may contain more items than just arrivals and/or approaches. The examples below use destination field method for clarity.
Page 88 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide After having selected the procedure, including related transitions, the legs will be inserted into the flight plan and the corresponding destination airport field will contain the name of the procedure that was just inserted. In expanded view, a white bracket will be presented along the left side of the legs in the procedure, labeled with the name of the procedure.
Page 89 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COOL FEATURE PROC button The PROC function key on the bezel acts as a shortcut for attaching a published arrival or approach procedure to a waypoint in your flight plan. It can be used at any time. The first press of the function key results in the AeroNav displaying the FPL tab (Map- FPL view) of the FMS page with the cursor on the Approach field of the next destination after the active...
Page 90: Activating A Leg
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide ACTIVATING A LEG To activate a different leg of the flight plan from the FPL tab, either use the bottom right AeroNav knob or touch the desired leg to highlight it and then select the “Activate Leg” L2 LSK. Activating a Leg TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Deleting an Approach From Active Flight Plan...
Page 91 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide depiction on the map. This aids in error reduction and helps visually see options for diverts, weather avoidance, etc. Map-FPL Split Page COOL FEATURE METAR Flags in Flight Plan When a weather datalink device is installed in the airplane and providing METAR data to the AeroNav, color METAR flags will be included in the flight plan leg depiction along the right edge.
Page 92: Info Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide INFO TAB The INFO tab of the FMS page provides additional information about airports, navaids, and waypoints. Info Tab The facility (airport, navaid, waypoint) to which the information applies will stay locked to the top of the page; the identifier field is an editable field.
Page 93 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide orientation and range of the thumbnail map cannot be adjusted), provides coordinates, elevation and magnetic variation data, provides sunrise/sunset, provides density altitude or access to a calculator to compute it, provides fuel information, if applicable ...
Page 94 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide expand to provide a thumbnail map depiction of the arrival  Approaches - identifies the published approaches associated with the airport including any identifier and nav frequency, and when an individual row has been selected via touch or the bottom right AeroNav knob, it can further expand to provide a thumbnail map depiction of the approach.
Page 95 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Info Tab Nearby Navaids 89000041-008 Rev 1 May 2019 FMS Subsystem 2-35...
Page 96: Route Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide ROUTE TAB The ROUTE tab provides mechanisms for managing stored routes in the system. Up to 100 routes can be stored for later use, which is useful for frequently traveled routes. A stored route must first be “activated”...
Page 97: Creating A New Route
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide CREATING A NEW ROUTE A new route can be created via the ROUTE tab by moving the cursor to the "New Route" row and then pressing the right inner knob button or touching the row again. At that point, an empty flight plan will be shown and the route name field will be highlighted.
Page 98: Copying A Route
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Saving Altitude Constraints Prior to Release 10.2.0.0, no manually entered altitude constraints were saved. The database contains altitude constraints for SIDs, STARs, and approaches, and those have always been retrieved from the database when a stored route is loaded. Starting with Release 10.2.0.0, the system will save manually entered altitude constraints, but only for direct legs.
Page 99: Inverting A Route
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide the flight plan into a stored route. At that point, the saved version is like any other stored route. Copy Route LSK TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Route Previewing Experimentation with routes without altering the active route (e.g. setting up multiple arrival scenarios when still far from destination) can be accomplished by copying the active route on the Route tab, renaming it for clarity, and editing as desired.
Page 100: Activating A Route
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Invert Route LSK ACTIVATING A ROUTE When a stored route is activated, a copy of that stored route will replace the flight plan and the aircraft will start providing guidance to it. To activate a stored route, from the stored routes list, highlight the desired route from the ROUTE tab by either touching the row or using the bottom right AeroNav knob.
Page 101 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Deleting a Route COOL FEATURE The flight plan can be deleted by moving the cursor to surround the "Current Route" row, then pressing the CLR key. The AeroNav will return to an empty FPL page. 89000041-008 Rev 1 May 2019 FMS Subsystem 2-41...
Page 102: Wpt (User Waypoints) Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide WPT (USER WAYPOINTS) TAB The WPT tab will list all user waypoints in the AeroNav. Up to 500 user waypoints can be stored and accessed on this page. User Waypoints Tab CREATING A USER WAYPOINT There are 4 methods of creating a user waypoint from the “WPT”...
Page 103: Naming A User Waypoint
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide place/bearing/distance either by touching the target field and then using the virtual keyboard or by using a combination of twists and pushes of the bottom right AeroNav knob to enter the data. Press the “Enter” LSK to create and save that new waypoint.
Page 104 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Waypoint Airfield Naming Example When used in a flight plan, the user-defined airport will display as an airfield with no known runway orientation. User Waypoint Airfield Depiction on Map 89000041-008 2-44 FMS Subsystem Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 105: Nrst (Nearest) Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NRST (NEAREST) TAB The Nearest page has two display formats – full page Nearest and a split Map-Nearest combination. Switching between the two formats is accomplished by “opening” or “closing” the side tab when on the Nearest page. Full Nearest Tab Split Nearest Tab The “Nearest”...
Page 106 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide  Nearest Airspace  Nearest User Waypoints When using the split Map-Nearest view, the row that is highlighted in the Nearest list will also be highlighted in cyan on the map. For those rows that contain a frequency, touching the frequency, or using the bottom right AeroNav knob to highlight it and then pushing the knob will nominate the frequency into the #1 standby slot.
Page 107 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide most recent display of nearest data, and then the pilot selects a map page for more than 60 seconds, when the Nearest tab is next selected, Nearest Airports data is now displayed and not Nearest VORs. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Emergency Return to Departure Airfield If on departure leg and an emergency return to the...
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Page 109: Map Subsystem
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide 3 Map Subsystem The map subsystem contains several page as shown below. The SVS tab shows an exocentric synthetic vision view around the aircraft. The MAP tab shows a plan view representation of the environment around the aircraft, much like a sectional chart.
Page 110: Map Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide MAP TAB The map has several formats and views. There is both a full map depiction as well as a datablock map depiction. In both cases, you have the ability to control the map feature density as well as the various overlays, all via the LSKs along the left edge of the display.
Page 111 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide next to that heading box. Depending on the installation, map view options can be:  Heading Up or Track Up (360°)  Heading Up or Track Up (240° arc view)  North Up (360°) Heading vs. Track selection is made from the “Map Orientation” selection on the User Options –...
Page 112 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Map Content Control Map features displayed are highly dependent on a combination of the map view, map range, map declutter settings, and user setup choices. For example, if the flight plan concludes at an airfield, the airfield identifier may be automatically decluttered in favor of the waypoint identifier that represents the airfield from the flight plan.
Page 113: Other Map Features
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Map Orientation Without GPS The map orientation will auto-switch from track-up orientation to north-up orientation when GPS is lost. Pilots who leave the map orientation in track-up during shutdown may notice the map will start up in north-up until a GPS position fix is available, at which time the map will auto-switch to track-up.
Page 114 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Map Symbol Item Description Heading Select For those installations (“Heading Bug”) where the AeroNav is receiving heading select (aka heading “bug”) data, a hollow magenta heading bug is displayed for reference on the inside edge of the map compass rose Projected track Dashed white line...
Page 115 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Map Symbol Item Description Grouping of high 2 or more high obstacles (1000’ AGL or higher) obstacles within 1 nm of each other (blue) Towered airport, If runway orientation is hard known, they are also depicted on the airfield symbol (blue with white runway)
Page 116 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Map Symbol Item Description All VORs in nav database (blue) Intersection All intersections in nav database (gray) Flight plan, course Each waypoint in flight waypoints plan (white) Interstate highway All interstate highways in the database (solid brown) Class A Each boundary of Class...
Page 117 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Map Symbol Item Description Victor or Jet All Victor and/or Jet Airways airways (solid blue-gray) Terrain scale Indicates highest and lowest limits of the terrain in displayed area in hundreds of feet. Legend colors in between these values represent terrain elevations.
Page 118: Fuel Range Rings
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COOL FEATURE Optional Airspace Aural Alerting If selected on the User Options page, an aural alert “Airspace Ahead” will be issued when an imminent airspace penetration is anticipated. This is designed to happen approximately 5 minutes (± 30 sec) prior to the projected airspace penetration.
Page 119: Decluttering The Map
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide When the total remaining fuel quantity is less than the reserve, the solid fuel range ring is colored red. The fuel range rings are always displayed and cannot be turned off. Changes in power settings, changes in winds aloft, and inaccurate fuel totalizer data will alter the range depiction.
Page 120: Map Panning
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Use the “Land” and/or “Nav” LSK to select the preferred level of feature density. The level specified remains consistent across all map pages on the display on which it was set. Map Declutter Controls MAP PANNING Panning the map is accomplished by dragging a finger along the display in the direction of desired panning.
Page 121: Graphical Flight Planning ("Rubber Banding")
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide GRAPHICAL FLIGHT PLANNING (“RUBBER BANDING”) A flight plan can be altered graphically by touching the desired leg or the desired waypoint on the map depiction, placing your finger on the leg for approximately 2 seconds until the leg turns cyan, and then, without lifting your finger off the display, dragging your finger to the desired location.
Page 122: Altitude Constraints On Map
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Optimal Rubber Banding If you don’t see the desired leg turn cyan within 2 seconds of placement of your finger on the location, try slightly adjusting the placement of the finger that is being used to designate a leg for rubber banding.
Page 123: Map Information Pop-Up Boxes
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide indication of the altitude constraint on the map. The three types of altitude constraints are:  At or Below (horizontal line above altitude);  At (horizontal lines above and below altitude);  At or Above (horizontal line below altitude) Example Depictions of Altitude Constraints The altitude constraint depiction will also appear at the proper geographic position.
Page 124 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide one page (e.g. VOR co-located with an airfield), touching the pop-up box switches between the various pages of the pop-up box. Map Popup Info Boxes For those hotspots that are an airport and typically have METAR data associated with them, a METAR page can be appended to the map info popup boxes as shown in the middle example image above.
Page 125: Datalink Weather Overlays And Operations
RADAR as well as other information such as winds aloft, TFRs, lightning, etc. Product availability depends on the product and/or level of subscription chosen. See the AeroNav product details page https://www.bendixking.com/en/products/aeronav-gps-navigators for a complete list of supported weather products and expected product refresh rates.
Page 126: Datalink Radar
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Datalink Data Accuracy BendixKing does not control, review, or edit the information made available by the datalink products, and is therefore not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of that information. NOTE Datalink Data Intended to Aid Decision Making...
Page 127 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Weather Data Legend At large map ranges beyond 250nm from the aircraft, small areas of high-intensity RADAR returns may not be displayed; instead, larger areas of surrounding lower-intensity RADAR returns will be shown. Diagonal stripes show the Datalink radar data no coverage area. In normal operation the boundary follows the outline of the Continental United States (CONUS).
Page 128: Weather Overlays On Map
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide WEATHER OVERLAYS ON MAP The “Wx Overlay” LSK on the map page brings up a control page on which the layer combinations can be turned on or off. Wx Overlay Selection The options vary with the installed datalink device and subscription level.
Page 129 For those installations with dual AeroNavs and more than one type of weather source (e.g. GDL-69 and a SkyTrax100) in the aircraft, BendixKing recommends wiring one weather source to one AeroNav and the other weather source to the second AeroNav.
Page 130 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Weather Product Possible Selections Within the Grouping Title/Category Grouping Weather Layers Rgnl Wx Rdr (ADS-B only) US Wx Radar (All systems) PR Wx Radar (Puerto Rico) (non-ADS-B) CN Wx Radar (Canada) (non-ADS-B) Other Wx Rdr (ADS-B only) Storm Cells* Icing* Winds Aloft...
Page 131 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Use the bottom right AeroNav knob to adjust altitude slices for icing and wind products. Note that the AeroNav knob will only adjust the weather product slice if the product is being displayed and is valid; otherwise it still controls the map range and view.
Page 132: Tfrs
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COOL FEATURE METAR Flags in Flight Plan The right edge of each leg in a flight plan presents a METAR flag for the closest reporting station, if the station is different from the previous leg’s station. The station for which the METAR flag applies is decoded immediately beneath the flag and may not be exactly the same location as the leg itself.
Page 133: Indications Of Data Age
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide INDICATIONS OF DATA AGE The multiple products transmitted as part of the Broadcast Datalink service can arrive at different intervals. Two indicators at the bottom corners of each map provide an easy-to-use indication of data age. If a Datalink Icing product was selected for display via the “Wx Overlay”...
Page 134: Weather Radar Selection For Map Overlay
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Data Age: RADAR and Icing WEATHER RADAR SELECTION FOR MAP OVERLAY Support for digital weather radar is an optional capability for the AeroNav. When this option has been activated on an AeroNav, and if the AeroNav has access to heading data, radar data can also be a selectable overlay on the moving map.
Page 135: Terrain
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Onboard Weather Radar Overlay Usage There are no controls of the onboard weather radar from the map page – it is simply an on/off layer. The map can be decluttered to remove non-essential map content but still provide map and flight plan graphical situational awareness and a more typical weather radar depiction at the same time.
Page 136: Terrain Awareness (Ta)
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TERRAIN AWARENESS (TA) TA is for general situational awareness purposes and consists of hatched terrain on any map page. TA will not generate a CAS message or aural alert. Terrain Awareness (TA) TA can be triggered by either terrain or obstacles (e.g. towers > 200’ AGL tall buildings, etc).
Page 137: Forward Looking Terrain Alerting (Flta)
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide A rectangular suppression area exists for all runways in the FMS database and user waypoints that have been designated to be an airfield (see page 2-43). Terrain inside this suppression area will not generate any TA indication. Dimensions of the TA runway suppression area are 0.25 nm laterally and 0.5 nm off each runway end.
Page 138 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide on distance-to-go to projected impact points or reduced clearance areas. Each unique FLTA alert will generate a new Master Caution lamp illumination (flashing yellow or red “AUX” Page Function key), a new CAS message, a new aural alert, and display the elliptical solid yellow/red coloration on the maps.
Page 139 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide generate any FLTA alerts. Dimensions of the FLTA runway suppression area are 2.0 nm laterally and 4.0 nm off each runway end when runway orientations are known or a circle with a radius of 1 nm centered on the Airfield Reference Point (ARP) when the on- board databases do not know the runway orientations.
Page 140: 500' Callout
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE FLTA Disabled in External TAWS Equipped Aircraft In order to prevent possibly conflicting alerting information, when an external TAWS/EGPWS system in installed in the airplane as determined by the “External TAWS” field selection on the “Main System Config” page at time of installation, all FLTA functionality is turned off, including the “FLTA Off”...
Page 141: Terrain Alerting Warning System (Taws)
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TERRAIN ALERTING WARNING SYSTEM (TAWS) NOTE AeroNav TAWS Does Not Hold TSO C-151c TSO C-151c functionality is all present in the AeroNav, however, the AeroNav does not hold the TSO C-151c approval and therefore may not take credit in aircraft where TSO C-151c compliance is required.
Page 142 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Alert Function Aural Alert Excessive Rate of Descent Sink Rate, Pull Up Warning FLTA Terrain Warning Terrain, Pull-Up, Terrain, Pull- Terrain, Terrain, Pull-Up, Pull- FLTA Obstacle Warning Warning, Obstacle FLTA Terrain Caution Caution, Terrain, Caution, Terrain Terrain Ahead, Terrain Ahead FLTA Obstacle Caution...
Page 143 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Alert Function Aural Alert Don’t Sink Negative Climb Rate or Altitude Loss After Takeoff NOTE Terrain Alert Caution Maneuver When a terrain alert caution occurs, verify the aircraft flight path and correct it, if required. If in doubt, perform a climb until the caution alert ceases.
Page 144: Premature Descent Alert (Pda)
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide PREMATURE DESCENT ALERT (PDA) The PDA function is available for all types of instrument approaches, including those approaches that are not aligned within 30 degrees of the runway heading as well as circling approaches and straight-in approaches.
Page 145: Excessive Descent Rate (Edr)
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide If a PDA alert has been triggered, a CAS message and aural alert “Too Low Terrain” will be issued and repeat every 6 seconds until it is acknowledged or the condition is no longer true. For the condition to no longer be true, the aircraft must clear the alerting altitude by 100 feet.
Page 146: Negative Climb Rate / Altitude Lost After Takeoff
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide The “Pull Up” warning will provide between 0 and 12 seconds of warning depending on aircraft altitude at the time. “Sink Rate” cautions add approximately 12% to 33% to those numbers based on aircraft altitude. Aircraft vertical speed and current terrain elevation below the aircraft are used to compute the alerting altitude thresholds.
Page 147 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide 600 feet AGL, it can lose 80 feet down to 520 feet AGL before an alert is triggered). The alerts will clear if the CAS message is acknowledged or the aircraft AGL altitude increases past the previous highest value or 600 feet.
Page 148: Taws Inhibit Control
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TAWS INHIBIT CONTROL The FLTA and PDA functions of TAWS (visual and aural) can be inhibited via pilot control. This comes in handy in some scenarios like VFR flight in an area of significant terrain, VFR low altitude flight and airfields that are not in the nav database or designated as a user waypoint airport.
Page 149: Traffic Display
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TRAFFIC DISPLAY When integrated with an optional traffic system (e.g. TAS, TIS, TIS- B, TCAS), the AeroNav will display traffic information for sensed aircraft and provide aural and visual alerting for traffic considered a threat. Traffic data will always be displayed as an overlay on the map and can also be selected as a datablock option on the left or right side of the display.
Page 150 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Traffic Symbol Definition TIS Traffic Alert (TA) Traffic radiated by a TIS ground station and includes 45 cardinal track pointers when available. (solid blue diamond with blue pointer barb) TIS-B (ADS-B, ADS-R) Traffic Alert (TA) Traffic that is within the alert zone defined by the TIS-B traffic receiver and includes an arrow shaped symbol that indicate the...
Page 151 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Traffic Symbol Definition TIS-B (ADS-B, ADS-R) Other Traffic Traffic that is detected by the TIS-B traffic receiver, but determined not to be a current threat. (blue hollow arrow head with a 1 minute pointer barb) Additional information is displayed adjacent to the traffic symbol to indicate relative altitude and vertical trend.
Page 152 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide For Mode-S equipped aircraft, the aircraft ID (e.g. tail number, call sign, etc) may also be displayed adjacent to the traffic symbol. Aircraft ID Depiction Traffic Advisories (TA) will also generate a CAS message and depending on the type of traffic system installed, some type of aural alert.
Page 153 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Traffic Mode and Range Changes The traffic sensor mode changes are automatic based on phase of flight. If however, a manual mode change is desired, it can only be accomplished when the traffic thumbnail is displayed and is accomplished by either pressing the L1 LSK or touching the lower 1/3 of the traffic thumbnail.
Page 154 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Since TIS traffic data is re-radiated data from FAA ground stations, there are a few additional possible states of the data beyond normal operating state. The non-normal TIS status states will be displayed in the traffic thumbnail and as CAS messages and include: TIS Traffic Thumbnail Definition...
Page 155 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIS Traffic Thumbnail Definition Status The angular placement of intruders in the traffic thumbnail is not "Track necessarily within 5 degrees of the nose. This indication is normal on Degraded" the ground in aircraft without a heading source.
Page 156 For those installations with dual AeroNavs and more than one type of traffic source (e.g. “TAS600” and an TIS-B “SkyTrax100”) in the aircraft, BendixKing recommends wiring one traffic source to one AeroNav and the other traffic source to the second AeroNav.
Page 157 For those installations with a single AeroNav and more than one type of traffic source (e.g. “TAS600” and an TIS-B “SkyTrax100”) in the aircraft, BendixKing recommends wiring both traffic sources to the AeroNav so that the higher priority traffic overlay can display on...
Page 158: Synthetic Vision (Svs) Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SYNTHETIC VISION (SVS) TAB The SVS tab on the MAP page provides a hybrid view of your aircraft and flight plan from a virtual wingman who is flying above and behind your present position. This is an “exocentric” view. The aircraft ownship symbol is displayed just like the 2D map as well as the shadow it casts on the ground.
Page 159 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Bank Depiction Pitch Depiction Just like in the 2D map, the hatched red and yellow Terrain Awareness can be displayed in the view (controllable via the same on/off control in User Options) and for those units with the FLTA active, the solid red warning and yellow caution areas are drawn in real-time on the map.
Page 160 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide reasons. Fly-over waypoints typically depict the flight plan flying right through/over the waypoint whereas Fly-by waypoints can turn inside the waypoint. Curved Flight Path with Next Leg Depiction Fly By Waypoint Depiction Inactive missed approach procedures are depicted as dashed lines, just like on the 2D map and go solid when/if the missed approach procedure has been activated.
Page 161 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Missed Approach (Not Activated) in Map SVS View Landing airfields are drawn on the map as are any known obstacle database obstructions. Close in of Landing Runway in Map SVS View Missed Approach Enabled in Map SVS View 89000041-008 Rev 1 May 2019 Map Subsystem 3-53...
Page 162 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Flight Plan Depictions The depiction of the flight plan in any SynVis display is placed 1000’ feet below aircraft altitude. This means that it will not be visible when flying under 1000’ AGL during takeoff, enroute and approach phases, nor will it be visible during ground operations and it may appear to go underground when descending or over variable terrain.
Page 163: Radar Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide RADAR TAB Support for digital weather radars is an optional capability for the AeroNav. When this option has been activated on an AeroNav, a dedicated “RADAR” tab is present on the MAP page, and if the AeroNav has access to heading data, radar data can also be a selectable overlay on the moving map.
Page 164 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide The radar mode is controlled by a line select key along the left side labeled “Radar”. Pressing the LSK or touching the label will generate a drop down list of the available modes. Twist the bottom right knob to scroll through the list or touch the desired mode in the list to select Radar Mode Control The possible modes are:...
Page 165 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Auto Standby Feature The AeroNav will automatically switch the radar to Standby when the groundspeed falls below 20 knots. The current position of the scan is shown by a gray radial arc, representing the width of the radar beam.
Page 166 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide will also control the radar’s “yaw” or lateral position of the dish, when in vertical profile mode. 89000041-008 3-58 Map Subsystem Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 167 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide WARNING Radar Energy is Potentially Hazardous Aircraft weather radar is specifically designed to emit a concentrated beam of microwave energy at potentially hazardous power levels. These hazards include the possibility of injury to ground personnel, ignition of flammable materials, including fuel, and damage to sensitive electronic devices.
Page 168 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Vertical Profile mode allows you to view approaching weather as a slice of the vertical plane instead of the conventional horizontal forward view. Switching between horizontal forward view and vertical profile view is accomplished by toggling the “Vert Profile” LSK on/off. Vertical profile display contains the same functions and modes as shown on the horizontal forward view.
Page 169 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NM. When a Target Alert is issued, two red arcs, separated by a black arc will be displayed at the top of the display centered on the aircraft heading (see the following figure). Target Alert is applied to each scan independent of the other when the radar is alternating scans.
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Page 171: Aux Subsystem
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide 4 Aux Subsystem The Aux subsystem contains several tabs, as shown below, to control various utilities, system setup, and the alert message center. The AUDIO tab provides control and display of all system audio- related features. The UTIL tab provides access to several timers, calculators, and checklists.
Page 172: Audio Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide AUDIO TAB The AUDIO tab provides control and display of all system audio- related features such as radio volume, squelch settings, satellite radio channel tuning and com presets. VOLUME CONTROL Each subsystem for which the AeroNav has an ability to control volume (and squelch and ID on/off) is displayed as a separate line item when the “Volume Control”...
Page 173 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Adjusting Volume Plays Audio Test Aural As the volume bar for the traffic alerts is adjusted, the AeroNav will play a double chime that represents the new volume level selected. As the volume bar for the other aural alerts is adjusted, the AeroNav will play an aural that represents the new volume level also.
Page 174: Satellite Radio Tuning
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SATELLITE RADIO TUNING When a compatible audio-capable satellite radio system is installed, a “Satellite Radio” LSK is displayed along the left edge of the display. The MLB700 and AV350 are not supported but the XM version of GDL69A is supported. Satellite Radio Selection and Favorites The page is divided into three parts.
Page 175 (e.g. G500 & AeroNav), a condition can occur where commands are ignored if they are made on both devices. BendixKing strongly recommends making satellite radio channel selections and volume adjustment on one device and do not mix it up between devices.
Page 176: Com Presets
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COM PRESETS † The “Com Preset List” LSK can be used to nominate one of up to 10 selected preset frequencies into the standby frequency, typically using a dedicated switch in the cockpit. Com Presets Page Preset frequencies can only be changed when the page is in edit mode.
Page 177 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide supports two switches, one that will cycle forward and another that will cycle backward through the list. Each actuation of the switch will nominate the next (or previous) frequency in the list to the standby frequency and cause the AeroNav to briefly display a small dialog box indicating which preset frequency was nominated.
Page 178: Util (Utilities) Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide UTIL (UTILITIES) TAB TIMERS For those timers that can expire, a cyan advisory Caution Advisory System message will be displayed and will stay active even across power cycles until the timer is manually reset. Standard Timers Generic Timer The “Generic Timer”...
Page 179 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Event Timer The “Event Times” timer provides an option to start from either AeroNav power on or from take-off (the active selection will be displayed in a blue background) and indicates the clock time (Zulu or Local) associated with the active blue selection. The selection of Zulu or Local is automatic and dependent on the “Time Format”...
Page 180 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Custom Timer Examples Custom timers have a default name of “Event” with an accompanying “Event” CAS message at expiration. If the custom timer name were manually set to a blank, then the CAS message will be “Timer”. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Separate “Switch Tank”...
Page 181: Calculators
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide CALCULATORS Several calculators are included in the system and all can be accessed via the “Calculators” LSK on the UTIL tab of the AUX page. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Pre-Populated Data Fields Many data fields in the various AeroNav calculators will be populated automatically with sensor data in green if it is available, or can be manually edited/entered by the pilot.
Page 182 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Air Data Calculator The air data calculator includes data fields for altitude, calibrated air speed, heading, total air temperature and barometric setting and will produce a wind computation. Air Data Calculator Fuel Planner The fuel planner includes fields for the type, origin (if type is Point to Point), destination, ground speed, fuel on board, and fuel flow, and will produce a computed fuel at destination value (straight line distance between the two points) and other fuel related data.
Page 183 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Trip Planner The trip planner includes fields for type, destination, ground speed, departure time (departure time will track current time until takeoff) and departure date and will produce values (straight line connecting start/end) for desired track, distance, ETE, ETA, sunrise and sunset, and enroute safe altitude (ESA) - defined as 1000’...
Page 184 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Trip Statistics The trip statistics calculator computes an odometer setting, maximum ground speed and average ground speed value, providing options to reset each computation individually or a master reset to reset all. The trip statistics will continue to compute each data field across power cycles and until manually reset.
Page 185: Electronic Checklist
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide ELECTRONIC CHECKLIST If enabled in Maintenance Mode, up to 9 custom checklists can be created and stored in the AeroNav via the “Checklist” LSK of the UTIL tab, each with up 50 steps. Each step can be up to 30 characters long.
Page 186 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide The second step is to create the checklist content. To create the checklist content, select the checklist title that is to be filled out from the directory list. First put the system back into checklist edit mode by touching the “Edit”...
Page 187 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide existing checklist and then twist the outer ring of the bottom right AeroNav knob to insert the step in the desired location. When done with editing the existing checklist, touch/select the “Edit” button again to exit edit mode. Press the “CLR”...
Page 188 TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Backup Your Checklists For a variety of reasons including copying onto other AeroNavs, restoring post-service events, etc., BendixKing highly recommends backing up and storing electronic checklists by downloading checklists onto USB fobs. Procedures are supplied later in this manual.
Page 189: Setup Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SETUP TAB DATABLOCK SETUP Setting up datablocks can be done by either selecting some preset configurations, individually customizing the slots (except for the two dedicated COM slots in the top left corner) or a combination of both. Selecting preset datablock configurations is accomplished using the “Datablock”...
Page 190 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Preset Content Selection Displays two COM frequencies Factory Default above two NAV frequencies above the Decoded VLOC IDENT block above the Nav Mode along the left side. Displays GPS AGL Altitude along the top. Displays To Waypoint Information above Nearest Airport above Destination Direct...
Page 191 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Preset Content Selection Displays the transponder Transponder (if installed) mode/code datablock adjacent to the top LSK along the left side and provides a datablock slot above the transponder box to be configured as the user wishes. Custom Permits all datablock slots except the top left two dedicated COM...
Page 192 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide the upper left edge of the display, along the top edge of the display and along the entire right edge of the display. As you twist the outer ring of the bottom right AeroNav knob while on the Datablock Setup page, you will notice a blue filled box that will jump from one datablock slot to the next.
Page 193 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide changes if they are selected to be displayed in the top datablock area. Datablock Item Title Content and Image Primary Com/VLOC Defines the position of the top two (Note: This selection is datablocks along the left side. These permanently grayed out are permanently dedicated to and is not actually...
Page 194 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Provides a means to display and Transponder Status control the remote transponder mode and code as well as a Reply lamp. The Ident function will be performed by touching the Ident soft key. Touching the mode or code will produce the transponder specific keyboard for data entry.
Page 195 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image To Waypoint To waypoint identifier, desired track to Information* current waypoint along flight plan route, distance to current waypoint along the track , estimated remaining fuel at the current waypoint (if a fuel flow system is connected), and estimated time enroute to the current waypoint.
Page 196 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Next Waypoint Next waypoint identifier (the next leg of the flight plan, not the current leg), Information desired track to next waypoint along flight plan route, flight plan leg distance for the next waypoint, estimated remaining fuel at the next waypoint (if a fuel flow system is connected), and...
Page 197 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Designated waypoint identifier, bearing Designated Waypoint from present position to the designated waypoint, radial from the designated waypoint to present position, straight line distance from present position to the designated waypoint, and estimated time enroute from present position to the designated waypoint.
Page 198 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Destination identifier, total distance to Dest. Along Track Info. destination along the remaining flight plan legs, estimated fuel at destination (if fuel flow installed) and estimated time enroute to the destination.(3 or 4 lines) Format of ETE in all datablocks is HH:MM until the ETE is less than 10...
Page 199 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Destination identifier and straight line Direct Distance to Dest. distance to the destination from present position. (2 lines) To Waypoint Direct Info Active (To) waypoint identifier, bearing from present position to active waypoint, straight line distance from present position direct to the active waypoint with no button hook.
Page 200 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Estimated time of arrival at the “To” ETA at To Waypoint waypoint in HH:MM format. Units (Z or LCL) dependent on format selection in User Options page. (2 lines on side, 1 line on top) Destination ETE Estimated time enroute (along flight...
Page 201 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Track Angle Error Track angle error (error in degrees between desired track and actual (TKE) track) and an arrow indicating direction to fly to correct the error. (2 lines) Desired Track Desired track for active flight plan leg.
Page 202 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Vertical Speed Vertical speed required (units dependent on selection in User Required Options page) to make next down-path altitude constraint. (1 line) Navigation Mode* AeroNav navigation mode (e.g. OCN, ENRT, TERM, APPR) including the GPS Nav mode (e.g.
Page 203 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Decoded VLOC For VORs: IDENT*† Navaid identifier, navaid radial currently on, distance to navaid. (3 lines) For ILS/Localizers: Localizer identifier, airport, runway. (3 lines) Nearest Airport* Nearest airport identifier, bearing to airport from ownship, distance to airport from ownship.
Page 204 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image GPS AGL Altitude* Computed GPS-based AGL altitude. (2 lines on side, 1 line on top) Min Safe Altitude (defined as 1000’ Minimum Safe Altitude* above the highest terrain or obstacle in a 10nm rectangle around ownship position).
Page 205 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Wind speed and direction, and an Wind Vector arrow indicating direction of the wind relative to the nose of the airplane. Populates in air. Displays as “Calm” when 5 knots or less. (3 lines) Note: Requires TAS and Heading from an external device like an EFIS.
Page 206 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image UTC Time* Zulu Time in HH:MM:SS format. (1 line) Flight Timer Flight timer in HH:MM format. (2 lines on side, 1 line on top). This automatically starts and is based on the system in-air determination.
Page 207 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Fuel Amount Total fuel remaining (units dependent Remaining*‡ on unit type selection made in User Options list) as sent by the aircraft fuel flow system, if available. (2 lines) Fuel Time Remaining*‡...
Page 208 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Datablock Item Title Content and Image Fuel Economy‡ Estimated fuel economy (e.g. nm/gal) based on input from the on-board fuel flow system. (2 lines) *** Blank *** Single blank line. (1 line) * Factory default setting ** Factory default if no fuel flow system is connected to the AeroNav (replacing fuel related factory defaults) ‡...
Page 209: Map Setup
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide MAP SETUP The level of detail and the choice of displaying elements on the map may be controlled from the AUX page by choosing the SETUP tab and the “Setup Map” LSK. Map Setup The Airport Filters section provides a location to specify the runway length, runway surface, airport tower status, and type of fuel available.
Page 210: Fms Setup
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide FMS SETUP This is a page where some of the calculations of the FMS can be altered for aircraft or operational tailoring. Access this page by pressing the “Setup” LSK until “FMS” is shown. Options include: ...
Page 211 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide The outer ring of the bottom right AeroNav knob is used to select a given row and twisting the inner ring of that knob will cycle through the options. User Options Restoring factory defaults is accomplished by pressing the bottom right AeroNav knob and then accepting the Confirm dialog box.
Page 212 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Off* - all datablocks, LSKs, and Zoom Mode page tabs are displayed using normal size fonts On - datablocks, LSKs, and page tabs are displayed using larger fonts. Note that this selection may cause some datablocks to be removed because they will not fit in the...
Page 213 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Auto* - the bezel backlighting Bezel Mode will rely on the ambient light sensor in the bezel until a low threshold is reached, at which time it uses the dimming bus DimBus –...
Page 214 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Auto* - the LCD display Display Mode backlighting will rely on the ambient light sensor in the bezel until a low threshold is reached, at which time it uses the dimming bus DimBus –...
Page 215 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Never* – No “Switch Tanks” Switch Tanks Alert CAS message will be issued 15 min – “Switch Tanks” CAS message issued every 15 min 30 min - ”Switch Tanks” CAS message issued every 30 min 45 min –...
Page 216 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description UTC – displays all times in the Time Format system in zulu time format 12 Hr* - displays all times in the system in am/pm time format 24 Hr – displays all times in the system in “military”...
Page 217 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description HH:MM – push in bottom right Local Time Offset AeroNav knob to put into edit mode then twist the inner ring to change in 15 minute increments and then push knob again to exit edit mode Note: Local time is a user specified offset from UTC rather...
Page 218 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Bluetooth  On – When enabled in Maintenance Mode, turns on the Bluetooth transceiver in the AeroNav. Off* - turns off the Bluetooth transceiver in the AeroNav. 89000041-008 4-48 Aux Subsystem Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 219 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Networking  Off* - turns off the WiFi transceiver in the AeroNav. <SSID/Name> – The AeroNav will use the specified WiFi network configuration (defined in Maintenance Mode - see page 6-71) The following are unauthorized for use (see page 6-75)
Page 220 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Provides a means to enter in Aircraft Flight ID the optional aircraft flight ID for Mode S transponder operations. Push the bottom right AeroNav knob to put the field into edit mode and twist the inner ring to change the value and twist the outer ring to move to the next...
Page 221 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Provides a means to enter in a Transponder Default Code regional default “VFR” transponder code. Push the bottom right AeroNav knob to put the field into edit mode and twist the inner ring to change the value and twist the outer ring to move to the next digit.
Page 222 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Heading-Up* - the map will be Map Orientation displayed in heading up orientation if heading is available Track-Up – the map will be displayed in track up orientation Note: Even though Heading-Up is the default selection, if there is no heading source, then the default reverts to Track-Up.
Page 223 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description On* - Will transmit a glideslope Advisory Glideslope deviation signal for display on external indicators (e.g. HSI, EFIS) for approaches that don’t have a published glideslope associated with them. Advisory glideslope will be displayed for RNAV approaches, GPS approaches, and approaches...
Page 224 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Auto-VLOC Tuning † On* - Enables the automatic tuning of the active nav frequency slot to follow the governing navaid in the flight plan. For example, if the next FMS flight plan leg is a VOR, this will automatically tune the VOR frequency into the active nav slot;...
Page 225 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description On* – Automatically activates Auto Enable Missed the published missed approach when crossing the Missed Approach Point (MAP) Off - Will not automatically activate the published missed approach and requires manual activation of the L4 LSK on the FPL tab when inside the FAF.
Page 226 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description On* - Terrain Awareness Terrain Awareness (TA) function enabled Off – Terrain Awareness function disabled. Terrain Caution Aural  Caution, Terrain; Caution, Terrain* - When selected, that is the aural alert issued during FLTA caution conditions Terrain Ahead;...
Page 227 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description FLTA Exclusion Areas  On* - Turns the FLTA Exclusion area on resulting in hatched white polygons around airfields and no FLTA alerts when inside the exclusion areas Off – Turns the FLTA Exclusion area off resulting FLTA alerts even in the proximity of airfields.
Page 228 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Magnetic* - Sets map Bearing Reference orientation and all datablock information to magnetic reference True – Sets map orientation and all datablock information to true reference. By selecting True, the map orientation will display in True North when “North Up”...
Page 229 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description ft/fpm* - altitude units will be Altitude/Vert. Speed Units displayed in feet and vertical speed units will be displayed in feet/min m/mpm – altitude units will be displayed in meters and vertical speed units will be displayed in meters/min m/mps –...
Page 230 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Fahrenheit* - temperature units Temperature Units will be displayed in degrees F Celsius – temperature units will be displayed in degrees C Gal* - fuel units will be Fuel Units displayed in gallons Lit –...
Page 231 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide User Option Item Title Description Position Units dddmm’ss’’* - position units will be displayed in degrees- minutes-seconds dddmm.mm – position units will be displayed in degrees- minutes-hundredths of minutes UTM – position units will be displayed in Universal Transverse Mercator MGRS –...
Page 232 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Custom User Settings 5 different custom user definitions can be created which are saved across power cycles. Each custom user definition consists  User Option page selections  Map settings  FMS settings  Datablock selections To select the desired User ID, rotate the right outer knob to select the “User ID”...
Page 233: Sys (System) Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SYS (SYSTEM) TAB The “SYS” (System) tab provides access to various system status pages, a means to enter initial fuel (if configured with a recognized fuel flow system) and a means to access AeroNav data logs, update AeroNav software and update AeroNav databases.
Page 234 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide or touching the label soft key will cycle through the various status pages. Software Status Page The “Software” selection will present the top level software part number information and some system-level parameters which can be useful during service calls and AeroNav feature descriptions.
Page 235 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Database Status Page The “Databases” selection on the “Status” LSK of the SYS tab will display the currently loaded version of the Nav data, Obstacles data, Terrain data and Charts data and will indicate valid date ranges or if/when a given database is expired.
Page 236 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide GPS Status Page The “GPS” selection will provide a number of GPS status parameters, including the GPS navigation state and GPS derived current altitude as well as the active GPS approach (if appropriate), and a graphical depiction of the satellite vehicles (SV) being tracked by the AeroNav GPS receiver.
Page 237 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Global SBAS Support Wide area/regional satellite based augmentation system (SBAS) support provided by the AeroNav include WAAS (Continental US, Alaska, Canada and most of Central America), EGNOS (most of Europe and North Africa), MSAS (Japan) and GAGNAN (India).
Page 238 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation State Operational Meaning System has acquired enough FDE Nav satellites to conduct navigation with fault detection and exclusion integrity. SBAS Nav System is capable of navigation with satellite-based augmentation (e.g. the WAAS platform in the US). System has detected an internal Fault fault and does not have a satellite...
Page 239 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Satellite vehicles (SVs) can be manually de-selected via the Maintenance Mode pages. The de-selected SVs persist across power cycles. 89000041-008 Rev 1 May 2019 Aux Subsystem 4-69...
Page 240 The “Datalink” selection will be available if the AeroNav has been properly configured to integrate with a compatible on-board weather system (see the AeroNav product page at https://www.bendixking.com/en/products/aeronav-gps-navigators for a list of currently supported systems). This page has two distinct sections – the upper part displays the various weather products supported by the datalink system and subscription level with their age and receipt status;...
Page 241 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide ADS-B Stations Page This page shows the ID and location of each ADS-B station from which data is being received. For each station, the percentage of data that has been received is shown as well as the look ahead range for TFRs, AIRMETs, and SIGMETs from that station.
Page 242 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide ADS-B TFRs Page ADS-B AIRMET/SIGMET Page The ADS-B AIRMET/SIGMET Page shows a list of AIRMETs and SIGMETs that have been received over FIS-B. Using the right knob or the touchscreen, a cursor can be moved to surround each of the reports in the list.
Page 243 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide one of those reports has been selected, this page will continue to show that report until a different report is selected. To return to the list page containing the corresponding report, touch the screen, press the right knob button, or press the ENTR button.
Page 244: Alert Tab
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide ALERT TAB The ALERT tab keeps a running tally of all active alerts, grouping them by level. If there is an active alert in the system, pressing the AUX button will cause the ALERT tab to be displayed rather than the last tab that was selected in the AUX subsystem.
Page 245: Navigation
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide 5 Navigation The AeroNav is an IFR certified GPS that has been specifically designed to support single-pilot IFR operations. It has been designed for both retrofit and clean installations, meaning that it can have different capabilities depending on the nature of the aircraft integration.
Page 246 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Integration Description AeroNav Category Functionality No external There is no form of VFR operations external CDI, HSI, or nav indicator only. EFIS in the airplane and therefore, no external course input No way to available to the externally set AeroNav.
Page 247 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Integration Description AeroNav Category Functionality Basic electro- There is at least one Set the course on mechanical external CDI or HSI in the external unit nav indicator the airplane and the and the AeroNav AeroNav has access will display that to the course data value.
Page 248 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Integration Description AeroNav Category Functionality “Non- The AeroNav can The nav source cooperative” receive course input knob/button is electronics from this external used only to toggle device(s). between the available states. For Example The AeroNav can G500/600 send commands to set Nav source modes...
Page 249 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Manual Sequencing May Be Required In Electro-mechanical installations where the AeroNav does not have an altitude input, a CAS message (“Manual Sequence Req’d”) prompting the pilot to manually sequence legs of the flight plan will be presented on Heading-to-Altitude leg types (e.g.
Page 250: Nav Source Knob/Button
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NAV SOURCE KNOB/BUTTON For all models except the AeroNav 780, the knob located in the upper right hand corner of the bezel is the dedicated Navigation (Nav) Source knob. For AeroNav 780, the knob is replaced by a button labeled "OBS".
Page 251 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide of the Nav Source knob. The table below describes all possible nav source states: Nav Source Description State GPS is the active state (green), and all external deviation data being transmitted by the AeroNav is in reference to the active GPS leg.
Page 252 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Nav Source Description State  VLOC† GPS is the active state (green), and VLOC is armed (blue). If the GPS flight plan contains a VHF-based procedure or leg (e.g. localizer final), then the nav mode will automatically transition from GPS to VLOC when the capture criteria have been met.
Page 253 Aircraft Integration The Nav Source modes available in your airplane will be dependent on the level of integration with other on-board systems. BendixKing strongly recommends practice operations in VMC conditions before any use in IMC, to understand the level of...
Page 254: Obs Mode
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide OBS MODE “PUSH OBS” is the label underneath the knob (or the button label in the case of AeroNav 780) and is active when you can put the system in To/From course setting mode for a waypoint. There is no need for “suspend”...
Page 255 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide assumed intent is to fly to the fix and automatically sequence legs as normal from there. OBS TO Depiction In OBS FROM (defined as when the difference between the selected OBS course and the aircraft course to the fix is greater than or equal to 90°), the system will activate the reciprocal course away from the station with guidance away FROM the fix.
Page 256 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES OBS “Final” OBS mode can be used to create a user-defined course into a waypoint/fix or an airfield. Once in OBS mode, use the external course knob to set the desired inbound course to the fix or airfield. All guidance, including that sent to an autopilot, will now be with respect to that user-defined course.
Page 257: Vor Course Depiction
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide VOR COURSE DEPICTION † When the Nav Source on the AeroNav is VLOC and the AeroNav is tuned to a VOR station, the AeroNav will display the inbound and outbound radials as dialed in by the OBS/Course knob on the external indicator, if that external device is capable of transmitting course.
Page 258: Armed Vs Engaged/Active Indications
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide ARMED VS ENGAGED/ACTIVE INDICATIONS The active AeroNav nav mode is displayed in the upper right corner of the display. If there is an "armed" AeroNav nav mode, it will be displayed in cyan, to the right of the active mode, preceded by an arrow.
Page 259: Fms Hooks
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide FMS HOOKS There are shortcuts to accomplish typical FMS actions on the FPL tab of the FMS page. The L4 LSK will present the most appropriate selection from the table below based on the flight state or scenario at the moment.
Page 260 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide L4 LSK Label Comments Skip Hold Displayed when the aircraft is within 5 nm of the FAF and the next leg is a database procedure hold. Pressing the LSK will sequence the active leg past the hold without entering it when the aircraft reaches the FAF.
Page 261 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FMS Philosophy The FMS treats the flight plan as a continuous sequence of legs, regardless of whether they are part of a terminal area procedure or are in the enroute structure. If you had chosen an IAF and the last waypoint before the approach was the same as the IAF, then the flight plan would naturally sequence right into the approach with no further pilot...
Page 262: Course Changes And Holds
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COURSE CHANGES AND HOLDS If the course change at a waypoint is more than 120°, the AeroNav will issue an alert approximately 30 seconds prior to the turn. For course changes less than 120°, the alert will be issued approximately 10 seconds prior to the turn.
Page 263: Auto Vloc Tuning
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide AUTO VLOC TUNING † Auto-VLOC tuning is a user option which enables the automatic tuning of the active nav frequency slot to follow the governing navaid in the flight plan. If the active leg is part of a VHF-based approach, the FMS will auto-tune the navaid that defines the final approach.
Page 264: Transition Altitudes/Levels
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TRANSITION ALTITUDES/LEVELS Transition altitude/level alerts can be optionally turned on via the FMS Setup page. When set to On, an advisory CAS message will be displayed as the transition altitude is being approached from below or when the transition level is approached from above.
Page 265 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide “CLR” button will allow the value to be set by the system, turning it from white to green. Transition Altitude and Level Setting The transition altitude advisory CAS message is displayed when the aircraft climbs to within an altitude 250 feet below the transition altitude.
Page 266: Navigation Mode/Cdi Scale Changing
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NAVIGATION MODE/CDI SCALE CHANGING Each navigation mode has an associated CDI scaling associated with it per the table below: Navigation Mode CDI Full Scale Value 2.0 NM (5.0 NM for non- Enroute WAAS) Terminal 1.0 NM Approach 0.3 NM or 2°, whichever is less at the FAF...
Page 267 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide 89000041-008 Rev 1 May 2019 Navigation 5-23...
Page 268: Approach Procedures
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide APPROACH PROCEDURES Ensure the approach has been entered into the FMS flight plan, and that it is currently active in the AeroNav. An approach can be selected and flown as a full published procedure or as a Vectors-to-Final – the choice is made on the Transitions dropdown menu in the FMS.
Page 269: Automatic Mode Switching
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Discontinuities During Approaches Before you insert an approach at an airport, the FMS is being told to fly a leg directly to the airport (i.e. the reference point) and the legs on the map reflect that. However, when you insert an approach, the FMS is being told to fly the legs of the approach to the airport (actually to the runway) and not fly a leg to...
Page 270: Precision Approaches
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Exception to Automatic Nav Mode Switching If VLOC mode had been previously manually selected to be the nav mode (e.g. cross-tuning a VOR) and then an approach is activated in the flight plan that would have normally resulted in a GPSVLOC nav mode indication, the nav mode will NOT toggle to GPSVLOC.
Page 271: Non-Precision Approaches
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Lateral and vertical deviation data will be transmitted by the AeroNav for use by any integrated autopilot and external indicators. Conversely, the AeroNav will toggle the nav source from VLOC back to GPS when executing the missed approach at the Missed Approach Point.
Page 272: Waas Approaches
ID, landing airfield ID and the front course runway ID. When integrated with an EFIS (e.g. BendixKing PFD, Aspen PFD, etc), the front course may need to be manually entered and then “Back Course” should be displayed on the EFIS.
Page 273 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide (FAF) is reached, do not descend – the conditions required to fly the approach have not been met and you must fly the missed approach procedure. WAAS approach types in the Nav Mode datablock and the nav source indication in the top right corner of the display include: LNAV (Lateral Navigation) Provides lateral (horizontal) guidance only, with standard...
Page 274 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide approach, if appropriate. The Nav Mode datablock will display “LNAV/VNAV” for the approach type. LPV (Localizer Precision with Vertical Guidance) The lateral guidance is significantly more precise than LNAV, and equivalent to that of a localizer. Vertical guidance is provided to minimums as low as 200’...
Page 275 FAF. In the case where ATC responds with the extended final scenario, BendixKing recommends the pilot select the “Vectors” transition option in the FMS approach dropdown. In the case where ATC...
Page 276: Missed Approach
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide MISSED APPROACH The simplest and safest way to properly fly a missed approach is to ensure it is part of the active flight plan. It can be activated anytime inside the FAF by pressing the "Enable Missed" (L4) LSK on the FPL tab.
Page 277 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Enable Missed LSK Enabled Missed Approach in Flight Plan Enabled Missed Approach on Map Prior to executing the missed approach, apply go-around power, ensure the aircraft is trimmed for the power setting, establish a climb attitude and consider using the autopilot to smoothly execute the assigned climb-out or published missed approach procedures.
Page 278 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide The Nav Source will automatically toggle back to “GPS” shortly after crossing the MAP, if it weren’t already set to “GPS” unless you had manually switched the Nav Source to “VLOC” prior to being established on final with the localizer tuned and identified – in that case, it will stay in “VLOC”...
Page 279: Retry Approach
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide RETRY APPROACH If you had been flying a Vectors-To-Final (VTF) approach, and the active leg of the flight plan is part of a published missed approach, the L2 LSK displays “Retry Approach”. Pressing the L2 LSK will put the same VTF approach in the FMS flight plan with the inbound leg to the FAF active.
Page 280 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Autopilot Integration Autopilot integration and capability can vary widely. BendixKing strongly recommends flying practice approaches in VMC conditions to understand the level of integration between the AeroNav and the autopilot before any flight in IMC conditions. For...
Page 281: Rnp/Rnav Operations
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide RNP/RNAV OPERATIONS The AeroNav complies with the equipment requirements of AC 90-105 and meets the equipment performance and functional requirements to conduct RNP terminal departure and arrival procedures and RNP approach procedures without RF (radius to fix) legs.
Page 282: Recommended Icao Equipment Codes
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide RECOMMENDED ICAO EQUIPMENT CODES BendixKing recommends the following set of ICAO codes when filing for aircraft equipped with at least one AeroNav: B – LPV G - GPS R – PBN Approved S – VHF, VOR, ILS †...
Page 283: General
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide 6 General In addition to a comprehensive list of alerts that can be generated by the system, this section contains information relevant to managing the overall operation of the AeroNav, including:  Handling system failures ...
Page 284: Caution Advisory System (Cas) / Alerts
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide CAUTION ADVISORY SYSTEM (CAS) / ALERTS See the individual aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) Supplement for any limitations with respect to AeroNav operations. A caution-warning alerting system (CAS) has been included in this system. There are three levels of message alerting: ...
Page 285: Warning-Caution-Advisory Message Bar
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide WARNING-CAUTION-ADVISORY MESSAGE BAR A message bar is provided on every AeroNav to alert the pilot to what the CAS message is. Advisories are displayed on a cyan (blue) background in the lower right corner of each AeroNav. Warnings are displayed on red background in the lower right corner of each AeroNav.
Page 286 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide The tables below show the warnings, cautions, and advisories that can be issued. Each entry in the table is organized as illustrated in the example below. Long text Short Text Detailed explanation of the conditions that may cause the ...
Page 287 One or more of the internal components has exceeded its maximum design temperature and reliability cannot be ensured until the unit is tested by the BendixKing Service Center. Contact the BendixKing Service Center or a local dealer for service. This message will be present on every subsequent power cycle until reset by the BendixKing Service Center.
Page 288 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide CAUTIONS Caution Terrain Caution Terrain The FLTA algorithm is predicting a likely ground collision within approximately 60 seconds – initiate a proper recovery maneuver. Caution Obstacle Caution Obstacle The FLTA algorithm is predicting a likely obstacle collision with approximately 60 seconds –...
Page 289 Service Error The configuration of the AeroNav or the devices with which it is communicating has changed or experienced an error. Contact the BendixKing Service Center or a local dealer for service. GPS integrity is insufficient for LPV LPV Unavailable...
Page 290 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Aircraft is below the glide slope altitude Check Altitude at FAF Too Low Correct aircraft altitude as required to safely conduct the approach or initiate a climb to a published safe altitude and abort the approach. No communication with traffic sensor Traffic Sensor Fault...
Page 291 COM TX Fault † Transition to a backup VHF com radio (if available) or initiate lost communication procedures. Contact the BendixKing Service Center or a dealer for service. Stuck Mic Timeout, Transmitter COM Stuck Disabled † Requires 35 seconds of continuous transmission. Verify the PTT is stuck and contact a dealer for service as required.
Page 292 One or more of the internal components has exceeded 80°C. Contact the BendixKing Service Center or a dealer for service – consider adding a source of cooling and/or improving air flow in and around the AeroNav.
Page 293 Check the ADS-B position source device. AXP322 Transponder Fault Xpndr Fault Any fault other than loss of ADS-B GPS position. Contact the BendixKing Service Center if this persists across power cycles. No Communication with Remote No Comm Transponder...
Page 294 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Radar Data is Invalid Radar Sensor Fault The data stream from the radar contains information that should not be used. Sensor mode is <sel>. Selected mode Radar is <rep> Sensor Fault The selected mode <sel> does not match the reported mode <rep>.
Page 295 The GPS solution is lost or the GPS velocity quality parameters drop below required accuracy limits. A “bing- bong” chime is played if this condition occurs. Contact the BendixKing Service Center if this persists across power cycles. TAWS Failed Self-Test <reason>...
Page 296 Stale The datalink product <p> has not been received for <x> minutes and is now considered stale. "Stale" periods vary with weather product. See the AeroNav product page on https://www.bendixking.com/en/products/aeronav-gps- navigators for detailed datalink product information. No <p> Datalink Data Not Rcvd No <p>...
Page 297 Stored  The route cannot be internally stored due to an internal error. If the problem persists across a power cycle of the AeroNav, contact the BendixKing Service Center for service. Must Intercept Within 45° of Final Intercept Approach Course...
Page 298 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Approaching End of Flight Plan Lateral Lateral Offset Offset End Ahead  The time to the end of the lateral offset is 60 seconds. Exiting Hold At Fix Exiting Hold At Fix  The hold is armed for exit and is set to sequence upon crossing the hold fix.
Page 299 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Tuned frequency does not match Check Nav approach navaid Frequency † Indicates that the active approach is based on a localizer or a VOR and that approach is not authorized for GPS overlay, the aircraft course is within 45 degrees of the final approach course, the course to the active waypoint is within 45 degrees of the final approach course, the distance to the final approach fix (FAF) from the current...
Page 300 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Lightning sensor fatal fault: <cc>. Try Lightning cycling lightning sensor power Sensor Fault <cc> is the fault code(s) from the sensor. Recommend cycling power to the lightning sensor. If the problem persists, contact a local dealer for service. No lightning sensor data: <ff>...
Page 301 Dual AeroNavs have been installed and configured to share data between the units, but there is no communication between the AeroNavs. If both units are powered on, contact the BendixKing Service Center or a local dealer for service. Timer Expired...
Page 302 An Error Occurred While Loading the Nav Database Nav Database Invalid Consider cycling power to the AeroNav and if the problem persists, contact the BendixKing Service Center or a local dealer for service. 89000041-008 6-20 General Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 303 GPS acquisition, will be degraded. Contact the BendixKing Service Center for service. AeroNav Requires Service Checklist Error  Contact the BendixKing Service Center for service. Lightning sensor antenna config set to: Lightning [Bottom | Top] Sensor Config  Present only on the first power cycle after configuring the AeroNav for a WX500.
Page 304 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Use the bottom LSK on the FPL tab Enable A/P before A/P APR For some autopilots, this is the prompt to the pilot to select Approach mode on the autopilot. In these cases, the AeroNav has neither control nor knowledge of the autopilot mode.
Page 305 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Fuel Used reset. Check initial fuel Check Init setting Fuel  Fuel used reset has been detected from the fuel sensor and the pilot has not set initial fuel at startup. A route has been received Route Upload Ready A stored route has been received from an external source...
Page 306 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Trans Level FLxxx Trans Level FLxxx The aircraft is descending through 250 feet above the transition level xxx as defined in the FMS Setup page. The message is displayed for 5 seconds and then removed. It will not be enabled for display again until the aircraft has climbed more than 500 feet above the transition level.
Page 307 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide UTC Time Mismatch. Please restart AeroNav when possible Mismatch The internal clock does not match the time received from the GPS. Power cycling the AeroNav will update the time. 89000041-008 Rev 1 May 2019 General 6-25...
Page 308: Self Test Output
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SELF TEST OUTPUT For the duration that the notification of legal rights page is displayed during normal power up on the ground, all remote annunciator lamps are lit up and the system generates a specific set of electrical outputs for the purpose of self-test and troubleshooting.
Page 309: System Failures
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SYSTEM FAILURES NOTE Good Airmanship In all cases, basic airmanship should be exercised and fundamentals utilized such as: maintain aircraft control, analyze the situation, and take proper action. POWER DISTRIBUTION Each AeroNav draws a total of 2 amps in nominal operation and up to 4 amps under peak conditions for 28V aircraft.
Page 310: Loss Of Display
 Consider cycling power on the affected AeroNav via the top left power knob/button  After the flight, notify an BendixKing Service Center or BendixKing Customer Support to coordinate for a repair action LOSS OF DISPLAY Failure Indication: The first indication that an AeroNav has experienced a loss of the display (LCD) is the appearance of a black display but the bezel backlighting is still present.
Page 311: Loss Of Bezel Controls
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide  After the flight, notify an BendixKing Service Center or BendixKing Customer Support to coordinate for a repair action LOSS OF BEZEL CONTROLS Failure Indication: All knobs and buttons are non-functional and not respondent to use.
Page 312: Loss Of Gps (Dead Reckoning)
 Consider cycling power on the affected AeroNav via the top left power knob  After the flight, notify an BendixKing Service Center or BendixKing Customer Support to coordinate for a repair action LOSS OF GPS (DEAD RECKONING) Failure Indication: A “Dead Reckoning”...
Page 313: Other Anomalies
 If successful with GPS reacquisition, normal use of the affected AeroNav may be resumed  After the flight, notify an BendixKing Service Center or BendixKing Customer Support to coordinate for a repair action OTHER ANOMALIES Other system anomalies are indicated to the pilot in the form of a CAS message.
Page 314: Subscriptions
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SUBSCRIPTIONS Nav, Obstacle and Chart data are supplied by Jeppesen via JDM subscriptions. Refer to the Jeppesen product website for the various geographic and bundling options available. For those aircraft equipped with external weather and music satellite radio systems, subscriptions are managed via that data provider.
Page 315: Night Operations
SETUP tab on the AUX page. The choice of which option to use is one of personal preference and/or optimal choice for the specific airplane but BendixKing recommends using the dimming bus control for cockpit lighting consistency. Displays can never be dimmed to be completely off.
Page 316: Display Of Terrain On Map
NOTE Chart Data Reliance Always refer to current aeronautical charts for appropriate terrain and obstacle information. Do not rely on the BendixKing AeroNav System as your sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. 89000041-008 6-34 General Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 317: High Temperature Operations
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS Like all similar units, the AeroNav tends to generate a lot of heat, especially if equipped with a transmitting radio. There is extensive internal temperature monitoring on all of the electrical components, and alerts in the form of CAS messages if the internal temperature gets too high.
Page 318: Cold Temperature Operations
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide COLD TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS If the AeroNav had been exposed to extreme cold temperatures, responsiveness of the display and to touch or bezel input may take longer than normal until the AeroNav has warmed up. 89000041-008 6-36 General Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 319: Low Power Operations
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide LOW POWER OPERATIONS The following actions are taken as input power is reduced to the AeroNav: Input Voltage AeroNav Operation Impact 16W VHF radio output power reduces to 19.9VDC 10W.† 18VDC Lose high power (2.1A) USB charging. USB charging reduces to 1A.
Page 320 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE 16W VHF Transmission Power Requires 28VDC 16W radio transmission power is only available as an option in 28VDC aircraft. † 89000041-008 6-38 General Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 321: High Power Operations
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide HIGH POWER OPERATIONS The following actions are taken as input power is increased to the AeroNav: Input Voltage AeroNav Operation Impact VHF radio shuts down to protect itself from 32.3VDC over-voltage events. Note that input voltage up to 33VDC will not damage the VHF but it will not function above 32.3VDC.†...
Page 322: Use Of Gloves
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide USE OF GLOVES Many types of gloves can be used with the AeroNav touch screen display. The key parameter for the effectiveness of a glove with touch screen is the distance between the finger and the glass and to a lesser extent, the type of material separating the skin from the glass.
Page 323 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide AeroNav Glove Qualification Procedure Pilot Name Description of Glove Test Step Circle one Touch the standby frequency window and verify a virtual keyboard is Pass Fail displayed. † Type 121.7, press the "ENTER" button on the virtual keyboard and confirm Pass Fail 121.700 is the displayed frequency in...
Page 324: Charging From The Usb
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide CHARGING FROM THE USB The USB port on the front of the AeroNav bezel is a USB v1.1 compatible USB port and can be used as a “high power” charger as well. Most devices are “low power” devices and they will fully charge from the AeroNav bezel USB port.
Page 325: Integration With The Ifd100 Mobile App
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide INTEGRATION WITH THE IFD100 MOBILE APP The IFD100 mobile application is designed to fully interact with the panel-mount AeroNavs. That is to say, the IFD100 behaves as if it were another panel-mount AeroNav and all of the data sharing functionality and rules of two panel mount AeroNavs are in practice.
Page 326: Demo Mode
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide DEMO MODE The AeroNav can be put into demo mode at any time while on the ground for familiarization purposes. Entry into demo mode is accessed by inserting a USB fob with a dummy file called “DEMO”...
Page 327 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Altitude Constraints Retained Altitude constraints entered into a flight plan will be retained across power cycles in stored routes for direct legs but changes to altitude constraints in terminal area procedures will not be retained in stored routes.
Page 328 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Some Elements Simulated in Demo Mode Some aspects of AeroNav behavior are completely simulated in demo mode. For example, on models equipped with a VHF radio, the radios can be “tuned” in demo mode which will display the entered frequency and the station identifier but the radio isn’t actually channelized to that entered frequency.
Page 329: Data Transfer To/From External Devices
WiFi is the fastest, most capable and most real-time method. A list of the applications and devices supported can be viewed at https://www.bendixking.com/en/products/aeronav-gps-navigators Data that can be transferred is expected to grow over time but the basic functions are summarized in the table below...
Page 330 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Transmission Data Transfer Description Method(s) Stored Routes Stored flight plan routes WiFi are a bi-directional transfer between the AeroNav and approved third party device/applications. Routes can be created off-board and imported into the AeroNav, and/or can be created on the AeroNav and transmitted off-board for third party...
Page 331 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Transmission Data Transfer Description Method(s) User Waypoints User waypoints are a bi- WiFi, USB directional transfer between the AeroNav and approved third party device/applications. User waypoints can be created off-board and imported into the AeroNav, and/or can be created on the AeroNav and transmitted off-board for third party...
Page 332 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Transmission Data Transfer Description Method(s) Data Entry and Data can be entered (e.g. Bluetooth AeroNav frequencies, waypoint manipulation names, checklist data, etc) from a properly paired external Bluetooth keyboard. In addition, bezel controls and other AeroNav manipulation can be accomplished (e.g.
Page 333: Regulatory Compliance Statements
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS RADIO REGULATORY COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS† This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for Class B digital devices and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Page 334: Déclaration(S) De Conformité Réglementaire
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide DÉCLARATION(S) DE CONFORMITÉ RÉGLEMENTAIRE† Cet appareil est conforme aux limites de l’article 15 de la FCC pour les appareils numériques de classe B et aux normes RSS exemptes-de-licence d'Industrie Canada. Cet équipement génère, utilise et peut émettre une énergie de fréquence radio et, s’il n’est pas installé...
Page 335: Maintenance Mode
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide MAINTENANCE MODE During normal operation, when power is applied to the AeroNav it starts up in "flight mode". However, there is a separate built-in "maintenance mode" that is used for various reasons including changing the configuration of the AeroNav interfaces, uploading databases, downloading logs, and performing software updates.
Page 336 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Download Logs LSK Confirm/Cancel LSKs 89000041-008 6-54 General Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 337: Exiting Maintenance Mode
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Update Databases LSK The Update Databases LSK is intended for use when updating databases. Press the Status LSK until Databases is selected. Then press "Update Databases", which will have appeared by the bottom left LSK (L4). At that point, the LSKs will be changed to "Confirm"...
Page 338: Database Updates
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide DATABASE UPDATES Periodic updates to nav, chart, obstacle, and terrain databases are all made through the USB port on the front of each AeroNav. Updates must be performed in accordance with 14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A.
Page 339 Use one of the formatted fobs supplied by BendixKing (marked by the BendixKing logo printed on one side). In the event you no longer have those available, either call BendixKing for a replacement fob (a nominal fee will be charged) or purchase a replacement through other means.
Page 340 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Maintenance mode Update tab The Update tab in maintenance mode shows a list in the center of the display containing the files on the USB fob (and some other options for saving that are not discussed here). Rotate the right inner or outer knob to scroll the cursor up and down and then press the knob button to select the item surrounded by the cursor.
Page 341 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Select Only Desired Files For Upload If you keep reusing the same fob for database uploads, be sure to either delete all out-of-date and non-desired files or take care in selecting/de- selecting files from the AeroNav display list. Not doing so may extend data upload times considerably by uploading unintended files.
Page 342 AeroNav to be updated. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Due to some of the upload durations, BendixKing recommends creating a fob for each AeroNav to be updated so that the updates can happen in parallel and not stacked serially, thereby extending the overall time to accomplish a full update.
Page 343 Update tab. If the load was not successful, either try again using the error message as a guide or contact BendixKing technical support. Upload Complete Indications When all loading operations have been completed, press the “Done”...
Page 344 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE Database Accuracy and Completeness BendixKing accurately processes and validates the database data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data provided by various state sources and their suppliers. NOTE Consistent Nav Database Required for Sharing...
Page 345: Software Updates
USB connections as well. This means the AeroNav does not need to be returned to the factory for any future software updates. The BendixKing position is that any shop that holds a repair station certificate, an A&P, or an Experimental Aircraft owner with log book signoff authority can perform the update.
Page 346: Datalogs Download
Datalogs Usable But BendixKing Property The contents of the data logs and the storage devices that record and store data remain the property of BendixKing. However, you are free to download and use the data for your own training and safety improvement purposes.
Page 347 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide  Configuration Log – This set of .txt files contains various system settings, states, and calibrations at power down. To download logs, start the AeroNav in maintenance mode (see Maintenance Mode section on page 6-53). Once maintenance mode has started, press the right side of the AUX page function key to select the “Logs”...
Page 348 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide amount of data, the second option will be a quicker option in almost every case. Once the desired set of logs to download have been selected, press the "Proceed" LSK to start the download process. Download times are highly dependent on the number and types of logs being downloaded and the length of time since the last download.
Page 349 Event Log This log contains miscellaneous data such as all alerts, keystrokes, system status and error messages, etc. It is a diagnostics log for BendixKing Service Center technicians. GPS Log This log contains miscellaneous internal GPS state data. It is a diagnostics log for BendixKing Service Center technicians.
Page 350 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Configuration Log (Number of parameters in parenthesis which are saved in the form of multiple text “.txt” files) Local Unit Port Configurations (47) Cross-side Port Configurations (47) System Configuration – SW versions, GPS Antenna (x) part numbers, chassis ID (145) Dimming Settings (23) Aircraft Tail Number (1)
Page 351: User Data Backup/Restoration Procedure
“Save <data type>” option(s) has a checkmark and then press the “Proceed” LSK option. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Additional Means of Recording Configurations BendixKing highly recommends recording your user preferences and configuration settings (including Maintenance Mode “Config” pages) in an alternate form (e.g. smart phone photographs of the page settings) as an additional precaution.
Page 352: Reloading Previously Stored User Data
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide When the download is complete (should take a matter of seconds), store the fob and/or the files on the fob somewhere secure. RELOADING PREVIOUSLY STORED USER DATA Ensure the fob containing the previously stored user data is installed in the AeroNav.
Page 353: Configuring Wifi
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide CONFIGURING WIFI The WiFi system inside the AeroNav is a system that uses. The AeroNav has built-in WLAN, 2.4 GHz WiFi capability supporting IEEE 802.11 A, B, G, and N protocols. The AeroNav WiFi can be configured to function either as a Wireless Access Point (WAP) or as a client to an external network.
Page 354 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide  SSID / Name - the name of the network. For a WAP configuration, this will be the SSID transmitted by the AeroNav. For a client configuration, this is the SSID of the network to which the AeroNav will connect. ...
Page 355 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Network Configuration - entering SSID/Name and PSK To delete characters from the end of the field, turn the inner knob until a space character is shown. NOTE Spaces at the end of the PSK will not be contained in the final PSK.
Page 356: Selecting A Network Configuration
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES If you sometimes connect your IFD100 through a Stratus and other times directly to the AeroNav, define two WiFi configurations in maintenance mode. When you want to switch between configurations, you can do that using flight mode only.
Page 357: Configuring Wired Ethernet
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide CONFIGURING WIRED ETHERNET The AeroNav has the capability to communicate over a wired ethernet connection. While that capability is described here, it is neither authorized for general use nor is it covered by an STC. CONFIGURING AS A NETWORK SERVER The AeroNav can act as a server on a wired network, performing DHCP functions allowing client nodes to connect to it.
Page 358 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide outer knob, scroll down to the "Networking" option. Then use the right inner knob to select "Static IP". 89000041-008 6-76 General Rev 1 May 2019...
Page 359: Pairing A Bluetooth Keyboard
Options page on one AeroNav. NOTE Acceptable Bluetooth Keyboards Due to certification constraints, only BendixKing supplied Bluetooth keyboards will be functional. Before attempting to pair a Bluetooth keyboard, ensure the keyboard has adequate charge, then turn it on using the switch on the left side.
Page 360 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Press the button on the back of the keyboard to make it discoverable. Then, press the "Start Scan" LSK on the AeroNav. After a while, the AeroNav will discover the keyboard and it will appear on the list of devices shown on the screen. At that point, press the "Stop Scan"...
Page 361 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Bluetooth pairing - Pair Device LSK Bluetooth pairing - pairing code On the keyboard, enter the numeric code followed by the ENTR key. If pairing was successful, the selected device in the list will be shown in green. Bluetooth pairing - pairing successful If the device is not shown in green or if the device name disappears from the display, restart the pairing process with...
Page 362: Verification Of Successful Pairing
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide pressing the button on the back of the keyboard. If repeated attempts to pair are unsuccessful, contact BendixKing Technical Support. After successful pairing, exit maintenance mode by pressing the "Done" LSK on the Update tab.
Page 363 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Common Mistake with Bluetooth Legend A common mistake is to interpret the Bluetooth Setup status legend in the top left corner of the Bluetooth Setup page as the actual state of Bluetooth. TIPS AND TECHNIQUES “Inoperative”...
Page 364 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide TIPS AND TECHNIQUES Keyboard Status Indications A solid green LED lamp indicates the keyboard is connected. A flashing green LED indicates it is trying to pair. A yellow LED is lit every time a keystroke is sent to the AeroNav. While charging, the red LED turns on and grows dimmer as the charge increase.
Page 365: Cleaning The Display
The use of any third-party screen protector, especially those that adhere directly to the AeroNav display glass, is not endorsed by BendixKing due to the touch-screen nature of the display and may void the warranty for any display related issue.
Page 366: Slide-In Replacement Details
AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide SLIDE-IN REPLACEMENT DETAILS The AeroNav is designed as a slide-in replacement of the following equipment: Garmin BendixKing Garmin Product Product Baseline Comments AeroNav 5.03 (Main) No HTAWS enablement. This 430A corresponds to Rev G of the 190-00356-...
Page 367 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Unsupported 500/530 Functionality Comments Fuel totalizer data and Manual entry of fuel flow computed fuel at waypoints/destinations are only supported in installations that integrate a fuel flow system. In no cases can you manually enter fuel flow in the AeroNav.
Page 368 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide NOTE TAWS/Other Audio Output Wiring to Audio Panel To take full advantage of FLTA and other AeroNav aural alerting (e.g. TOD chime), ensure the audio output signals are wired to the audio panel. For 500/530 replacement installations, if TAWS audio output was already wired to the audio panel, then no further action will be required.
Page 369 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide INDEX Keyboard · 1-39 Night Operations · 6-33 Backup/Restore · 6-68 Before Takeoff · 1-49 Abnormal Procedures · 6-27 Bezel Layout · 1-9, 1-10 Activate Leg · 2-30 Bluetooth ADS-B Traffic · 3-40 Antenna · 1-11 Advisories ·...
Page 370 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Currency States · 1-17 Mini Row Format · 2-5 Discrepancies · 6-60 Preview · 2-6 Inconsistency · 1-43 Saving · 2-39 Nav · 6-55 Sequencing · 2-20 Status Page · 4-52 FLTA · 3-26 Terrain · 3-26 FMS ·...
Page 371 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide HSI · 5-1 Messages · 6-5 METAR · 3-15 METAR Flag · 2-31, 2-34, 2-46 Metric Units · 4-46 MGRS · 4-48 Min Safe Altitude (MSA) · 4-30 ICAO Flight Plan Codes · 5-35 Missed Approach · 5-29 IFD100 ·...
Page 372 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide High · 6-38 Split Pages · 1-19 Low · 6-37 Map-FPL · 2-31 On/Off Control · 1-10 Map-Nearest · 2-46 Premature Descent Alert (PDA) Squelch · 1-10 · 3-34 Standby Com · 4-6 PROC Key · 2-29 Start-Up Sequence ·...
Page 373 AeroNav 800/780 Series Pilot’s Guide Transponder Volume Control · 4-2 Control · 1-27 Datablock · 4-20, 4-23 Approach · 5-24 Default Code · 4-41 Automatic Tuning · 2-21, 4- Wiring · 6-83 Course Depiction · 5-11 Nearest · 2-45 VSR · 4-28 USB ·...
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