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Garmin GNS 530W Quick Reference

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  • Page 1 500W Series Quick Reference...
  • Page 2 Comm Freq Flip/Flop Power and Com Volume/Squelch Nav Radio Freq Flip/Flop Nav Radio Volume Localizer ID and Runway Terrain Annunciator Flight Phase Annunciator GPS Integrity Annunciator Large Knob Com/VLOC Freq (MHz) Small Knob Com/VLOC Freq (kHz) Nav Freq Graphic Moving...

  • Page 3: Model Descriptions

    Model Descriptions This guide covers the operation of the GNS 530W, GNS 530AW, and the GPS 500W. In general, all models will be referred to as the 500W-series, except where there are physi- cal or operational differences. The 500W-series units are 6.25”...

  • Page 4: Left-Hand Keys And Knobs

    (COM) or the VOR/Localizer receiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor. In the GNS 530W, the small left knob (PUSH C/V) is used to tune the kilohertz (kHz) value of the standby frequency for the com- munications transceiver (COM) or the VLOC receiver, whichever is currently selected by the tuning cursor.
  • Page 5 It is also used to confirm information, such as the Database Page during power on. The large right knob (GPS) is used to select between the various page groups: NAV, WPT, AUX or NRST. With the on-screen cursor enabled, the large right knob allows you to move the cursor about the page.

  • Page 6: Bottom Row Keys

    NRST pages. The course deviation indicator (CDI) key (GNS 530W) is used to toggle the navigation source (GPS or VLOC) that provides output to an external HSI or CDI. The omni-bearing selector (OBS) key is used for two functions: to activate OBS selec- tion and as a suspend key.
  • Page 7 Turn the COM power/volume knob clockwise to turn the unit on and set the desired radio volume. The Main and GPS software version page appears briefly, followed by land and terrain database pages, as the unit conducts self-tests to ensure proper operation.

  • Page 8: Data Entry

    Screen Layout (windows) The display is divided into four separate “windows” (or screen areas). In the GNS 530W, the left 1/4 of the display pro- vides a COM window (top two lines), a VLOC window, a select- able window (by default with VOR ident/radial, but selectable for other data), and a three line annunciator window.

  • Page 9: Page Selection

    Airport Departure Airport Arrival Selection of any main page is performed using the large and small right knobs. When the GPS window cursor is off, the large right knob selects the page group: NAV, WPT, AUX or NRST. The small right knob selects the desired page within a group.
  • Page 10 Press the small right knob to remove the cursor from the page. OBS Mode: Suspend Navigation Source: (SUSP), OBS or blank (for GPS, VLOC, or GPS-PTK auto-sequencing) Message Annunciator: Flashing (new mes- sage), On, or blank (no message) Page Annunciator (NAV/WPT/AUX/ NRST/FPL/VNAV/PROC), Waypoint Alert (“Next DTK”), Turn Advisory...

  • Page 11: Map Page

    Map Page (Optional) Data Fields can appear on the right-hand side of the page Map Display Map Scale Present Position The following symbols are used to depict the vari- ous airports and navaids on the Map Page: Airport with hard surface runway(s); Primary runway shown Airport with soft surface runway(s) only Private Airfield VOR/DME...
  • Page 12 Auto-Tuning a Frequency from the NAVCOM Page Departure, En Route, 1. In the GNS 530W, highlight the desired frequency or Arrival by scrolling through the list of frequencies, as Airport described in the previous procedure.

  • Page 13: Airport Information

    Auto-Tuning a Frequency from a List The GNS 530W’ s auto-tune feature allows you to quickly select any displayed database frequency as your standby fre- quency. With a minimum of keystrokes, any frequency listed on the Airport Frequency Page can be transferred to the standby field of the COM or VLOC window.

  • Page 14: Direct-To Navigation

    DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION To Select a Direct-To Destination Press the direct-to key.A Select Direct To Waypoint page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field highlighted. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the desired destination waypoint. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint.

  • Page 15: Nearest Airports

    To View a List of the Nearest Airports From any page, press and hold CLR to select the Default NAV Page.You may skip this step if you are already viewing any of the main pages. In the GPS 500W, press the NRST key. Turn the large right knob to select the NRST page group.

  • Page 16: Flight Plans

    To Create a New Flight Plan Press FPL and turn the small right knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog. Press MENU to display the Flight Plan Catalog Options. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Create New Flight Plan?” and press ENT.
  • Page 17 GPS receiver. Some procedures will not have this designation, meaning the GPS receiver may be used for supplemental navigation guidance only. If the GPS receiver cannot be used for primary guid- ance, you must use the appropriate receiver for the selected approach (e.g., VOR or ADF).
  • Page 18 VLOC window. To activate the frequency, press the VLOC flip-flop key. • In the GNS 530W, if the VLOC receiver will be used for the approach, be sure to switch the external CDI (or HSI) to “VLOC”...

  • Page 19: Flying The Missed Approach

    LPV, LNAV+V, and L/VNAV approaches will downgrade to LNAV if GPS integrity cannot be met. There is no need to switch to guidance by other navigation equipment unless GPS LNAV is insufficient or integrity degrades further. • Within 31 nautical miles of the destination airport, CDI scaling will transition from 2.0 NM (en route mode, or...
  • Page 20 GPS approach identified in the database as LNAV/VNAV. Fly to LNAV/VNAV minimums. Non-precision GPS approach with advanced vertical guidance. Note that some LNAV/...
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