Simulator Mode - Garmin GPS 150 Pilot's Manual

Getting Started

Simulator Mode

Operating Mode page
Database page
Initial Position Reference page with
airport identifier and position.
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To enter Simulator mode from the Operating Mode page:
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1. Rotate the outer knob (
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2. Rotate the inner knob (
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3. Rotate to highlight 'ok?'.
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4. Press to accept.
This will display the Database page, which states the current database information
contained on the NavData ® card. On this page, information including valid
operating dates, cycle number and database type is shown. Databases are updated
every 28 days. Information on subscribing to the database is available inside your
GPS 150 package.
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1. Press to acknowledge the database information.
The Initial Position Reference page will now appear. Since simulator mode does not
acquire satellites and obtain a GPS position, it needs a reference point to begin your trip.
Let' s enter an airport in Bakersfield, CA (identifier L45) as our initial reference point.
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1. Rotate to highlight the blank identifier field.
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2. Rotate to display 'L'.
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3. Rotate to advance the cursor position.
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4. Rotate to display '4'.
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5. Rotate to advance the cursor position.
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6. Rotate to display '5'.
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7. Press to accept the entry. (If you make a mistake, use
again and change it using
) one stop to the left or right to highlight the operating mode.
) to display 'Simulator?'.
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to highlight the character
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, or press to clear the present entry).