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Garmin GPS 95AVD Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GPS 95 AVD PERSONAL NAVIGATOR OWNER'S MANUAL KOJC FUROR KLNK STAT AUTO KGCK...
  • Page 2 GPS 95 AVD Personal Navigator OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 GARMIN. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. GARMIN reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.
  • Page 4 Afterwards, try a trip of your own to realize the value of the GPS 95 as your Personal Navigator our Product Support Department is eager to serve you. GARMIN is fully committed to your satisfaction as a customer. PREFACE .
  • Page 5 CAUTION The GPS system is operated by the government of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is under development and is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPS 95 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted, and therefore become unsafe.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 95 1.1 Capabilities 1.2 Aviation Database 1.3 Basic Package 1.4 Optional Accessories 1.5 Operational Mode GETTING STARTED 2.1 Front Panel 2.2 Softkey Operation 2.3 Cursor and Fields 2.4 Keypad Operation 2.5 Entering Data 2.6 Viewing Messages...
  • Page 7 6.6 Active Route 6.7 Route List AUTOSTORE 7.1 Creating Waypoints with Autostore 7.2 Building Routes with Autostore GPS STATUS AND AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 8.1 Bar Graph Display 8.2 Satellite Status Page 8.3 Satellite Skyview Page 8.4 Auxiliary Menu 8.5 Operating Mode/Nearest Airport Search 8.6 Track Log Setup...
  • Page 8 SAMPLE TRIP USING ROUTES MESSAGES GLOSSARY AND NAVIGATION TERMS B.1 Definitions B.2 Course To Steer (CTS) INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE C.1 Specifications C.2 Electrical Wiring C.3 Yoke Mount Installation C.4 Yoke Mount Operation C.5 Portable Antenna Installation C.6 Battery Pack Operation C.7 Maintenance C.8 Product Support MAP DATUMS...

  • Page 9: Introducing The Garmin Gps 95

    Vertical navigation guides you to your cruising altitude and puts you in the traffic pattern before landing. · Alarms: An alarm clock and timer allow the GPS 95 to watch the clock for you. Arrival and CDI alerts help you safely navigate your aircraft.

  • Page 10: Aviation Database

    International Database covers Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Greenland. (Hawaii is contained within both database versions.) Updates for the GPS 95 database, available every 28 days, may be purchased from GARMIN on a one-time basis or by subscription service. When ordering your first update, a cable is also required for connection to a PC-compatible computer.

  • Page 11: Basic Package

    The detachable antenna is placed directly on the right side of the unit. The carrying case will protect your GPS 95 when the unit is not is use.

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Note that there are three cable assemblies (not counting the remote antenna cable). The self-coiling power/data cable plugs directly into the back of the GPS 95. The other end of the self-coiling power/ data cable plugs into either the cigarette lighter adapter or the permanent installation wire harness, according to your needs or preferences.

  • Page 13: Operational Mode

    GPS 95 to your PC-compatible computer. You may also edit this data and upload it back into the GPS 95. With the software kit you can plot data files and/or display current position in real-time on a grid map. Data files can be printed for future reference.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Information displayed on the LCD is commonly referred to as a “page.” The GPS 95 works with softkey operation. At the bottom of the screen is a list of page options. To select a different page, press the appropriate softkey below the desired option.

  • Page 15: Cursor And Fields

    CURSOR AND FIELDS Confirmation Field Cyclic Field The area of the page which is highlighted in reverse video is called the cursor. The cursor may be moved to locations on the page called fields which allow you to enter data or change options. You will encounter five types of fields.
  • Page 16 Pressing GOTO allows you to instantly define a destination waypoint and plot a course from present position to that destination. (See Chapter 4.) Pressing AUTOSTOre allows you to capture your present position instantaneously. (See Chapter 7.) Pressing NAV allows you to view position and navigation information as well as the Map Page.

  • Page 17: Entering Data

    · Press CLR if you enter an incorrect letter. · Press ENT when all the characters are entered. The GPS 95 features a keypad feedback tone which will sound each time you press a key. If you enter data which is not appropriate for the field, the feedback tone will quickly sound three times indicating an error.

  • Page 18: Viewing Messages

    GPS 95 outside to a location that is well away from buildings and other structures that might limit its view of the sky. After you turn your GPS 95 on, it will conduct a series of self tests and display the following notice:...
  • Page 19 15 seconds.) If the GPS 95 has been moved a considerable distance since it was last used, additional time may be required as the unit performs an AutoLocate will automatically locate satellites and compute your position regardless of your location or where the unit was last used.

  • Page 20: Turning The Gps 95 Off

    “Searching the Sky.” Once satellite orbital data is collected, it will be stored in memory. The memory is maintained by an internal battery, therefore the data will not be lost when you turn your GPS 95 off or remove the battery pack.

  • Page 21: Waypoints

    The GPS 95 features four primary waypoint pages. You may select the desired page by pressing WPT and, if needed, the appropriate softkey.

  • Page 22: Waypoint Categories

    In order to view the information stored in a given drawer, the drawer must be opened or selected. When using waypoints on the GPS 95 the “drawer”, or category, is selected on a cyclic field. The following sections describe procedures used to view information for each category of waypoint.

  • Page 23: Airport Information

    3.2 AIRPORT INFORMATION The GPS 95 features extensive information on airports: · Identifier, facility name, city and state · Position and elevation · Fuel Services · Communication frequencies · Runway information with graphic configuration The airport information pages may be displayed from the Waypoint Definition Page.
  • Page 24 · Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to the right of “APT”. · Enter the identifier of the desired airport using the alphanumeric and arrow keys. Press ENT. (Note: The airport identifiers in the GPS 95 database follow the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization [ICAO].)
  • Page 25 Airport Communication Information The airport communication information includes identifier (selectable), ATIS, ground, tower and unicom (or multicom) frequencies for the selected airport. Up to five communication frequencies may be displayed at a time. Additional frequencies may be viewed by scrolling. To scroll through available frequencies...

  • Page 26: Vor Information

    Runway surface · hard · turf · sealed · gravel · dirt · soft · unkwn · water 5) Lighting · no lights · pc lights · pt lights · ft lights · unknown 6) Graphic runway configuration, if available The graphic runway configuration will display the layout of available runways.

  • Page 27: Ndb Information

    The GPS 95 also features considerable information on VORs: 1) Identifier (selectable) 2) Facility name 3) City/state 4) Frequency 5) DME indication, if applicable, for co-located DME or TACAN 6) Location (latitude/longitude or grid system) You may select the desired VOR by two-to-three-character identifier, facility name or city/state.

  • Page 28: Intersection Information

    The GPS 95 displays the following information on NDBs: 1) Identifier (selectable) 2) Facility name 3) City/state 4) Frequency 5) Location (latitude/longitude or grid system) You may select an NDB by its one-to-three-character identifier, facility name or city/state. (See Section 3.10 for information on selecting NDBs by facility name or city/state.)

  • Page 29: User Waypoint Information

    3.6 USER WAYPOINT INFORMATION In addition to the airport, VOR, NDB and intersection information that is already stored in your GPS 95, you may enter an additional 500 locations as user waypoints. The GPS 95 will display the following user waypoint information:...

  • Page 30: Creating User Waypoints

    When a waypoint identifier has been entered that does not exist in memory the GPS 95 will assume you wish to create a new waypoint. You may create a new waypoint using one of two methods: direct position entry (latitude/ longitude or grid system) or relative to an existing waypoint.
  • Page 31 A new waypoint can be defined relative to another waypoint already contained within the GPS 95's memory. When creating a new waypoint relative to an existing waypoint, you will define a distance and bearing from the existing waypoint to the new waypoint location.

  • Page 32: Waypoint List

    3.8 WAYPOINT LIST The Waypoint List Page allows you to view all stored user waypoints in your GPS 95. The list may be scrolled, with the arrow keys, to view all the waypoints. From this page, waypoints may be selected for deletion, renaming or to activate a GOTO.

  • Page 33: Using Waypoints

    CLR to cancel. 3.9 USING WAYPOINTS You may use waypoints on many GPS 95 pages. A waypoint is selected by entering its identifier and pressing ENT. Some waypoints in the database may have the same identifier. When you have entered a waypoint name that is not unique, the Duplicate Waypoint Page will be displayed for you to select the desired waypoint.

  • Page 34: Using Waypoints By Scanning

    For example, if you enter “K” the GPS 95 will scan through all waypoints (for the selected category) that begin with the letter “K”; but, if you enter “KIA” the GPS 95 will display only those waypoints that begin with “KIA”.
  • Page 35 · Once the desired waypoint is selected, press ENT to accept the waypoint and complete the scan. The GPS 95 will revert to the page that you were on prior to scanning. The selected waypoint will be displayed on the waypoint identifier field.

  • Page 36: Reviewing Waypoints

    · Once the desired waypoint is selected, press ENT to accept the waypoint and complete the scan. The GPS 95 will revert to the page that you were on prior to scanning. The selected waypoint will be displayed on the waypoint identifier field.

  • Page 37: Proximity Alarm Waypoints

    This feature is useful in defining an area around a TCA (Class B), MOA, tower, etc. When you approach one of these waypoints the GPS 95 will notify you with an alarm tone and the message, “Prox Alarm - [waypoint name],”...

  • Page 38: Nearest Waypoints

    3.13 NEAREST WAYPOINTS An important feature on the GPS 95 is the ability to display up to nine nearest waypoints (of each category) within 200 nautical miles of your present position.
  • Page 39 Simply place the cursor over the desired nearest waypoint identifier and press GOTO, followed by ENT. The GPS 95 will immediately plot a course from your present position to the nearby waypoint. (See Chapter 4 for more information on the GOTO key.)

  • Page 40: Getting There Fast - Goto

    To activate the GOTO function... · Press GOTO. The GOTO Page will be displayed with the cursor on the GOTO waypoint field. If the GPS 95 is currently navigating to a waypoint, that waypoint will be offered as the default GOTO waypoint.
  • Page 41 · Press GOTO. The GOTO Page will be displayed. · Press CLR. The GOTO waypoint name will become blank. · Press ENT. The GPS 95 will start to navigate using the active route, if it has been programmed. (See Chapter 6.) Otherwise, the GPS 95...

  • Page 42: Navigation Information

    NAVIGATION INFORMATION The GPS 95 features four navigation pages. You may select the desired page by pressing NAV and, if needed, the appropriate softkey. Navigation Summary Page Map Display 5.1 NAVIGATION SUMMARY PAGE GOTO or Active Leg Field #1 Field #3...
  • Page 43 The top line of the Navigation Summary Page will indicate this condition, as illustrated below. If the GPS 95 has acquired satellites, but is not navigating to a waypoint (i.e., no GOTO destination or route has been activated), the top line of the Navigation Summary Page will indicate that no destination has been defined, as illustrated below.

  • Page 44: Map Display

    Notice that the Navigation Summary Page has four cyclic fields. With these cyclic fields you may configure your GPS 95 to display navigation information according to your preferences. (See Appendix B for a description of navigation terms.) The field options are as follows: Field #1 (top left) ·...
  • Page 45 The GPS 95 also features a Map Display which shows a graphic top view of your location. The current ground speed is indicated at the top right corner of the display. The top left corner defines the orientation of the Map Display: “North up”, “Ground track up”, or “Desired track up.”...

  • Page 46: Map Configuration

    5.3 MAP CONFIGURATION The Map Configuration Page allows you to tailor the GPS 95’s Map Display to your preferences. As previously stated, the Map Display can show airports, NAVAIDs, user waypoints, the active route, your track history and/ or waypoint identifiers.

  • Page 47: Present Position

    As mentioned earlier, the Present Position Page is automatically displayed when the GPS 95 is turned on and a position is obtained. The top line of this page displays your ground track (TRK) and ground speed (GS). The next two lines indicate your current position according to the coordinate format and map datum selected.

  • Page 48: Sample Trip

    GPS 95. If your position has moved a considerable distance since the unit was last used, the GPS will perform an AutoLocate (See Section 2.7.) This process can take up to ten minutes as the GPS 95 determines its new location. Alternatively, you may enter a more accurate initial position directly on the Present Position Page to speed up the acquisition process.
  • Page 49 To select simulator mode and define a starting location... *Repeat until desired mode is selected Press the AUX softkey (the “1” key, in this case) to display the Auxiliary Menu. Place the cursor on “OP Mode” using the right arrow key and press ENT. The Operating Mode Page is displayed showing the current operational mode.
  • Page 50 *Press alphanumeric and arrow keys, as needed, to select desired identifier *Plus POSN softkey if needed Press the “4” key, followed by the right arrow key to select the letter “L”. Press the “2” key to select the letter “E”. Continue pressing the desired alphanumeric keys and, if needed, the arrow keys to enter the “LENEX”...
  • Page 51 5-10 Navigating to a waypoint is easy. Press GOTO and the GPS 95 will display the GOTO Page, as illustrated. Notice that the cursor is to the right of “GOTO”. On this field you will enter the identifier of your destination waypoint, KCOU.
  • Page 52 The GPS 95's simulator mode allows you to enter a ground speed which is used to animate navigation displays. To enter a simulated speed... *Press the alphanumeric and arrow keys as needed to select desired identifier the Navigation Summary Page. You may recall from Section 5.1 that this information is viewed by highlighting one of the four cyclic fields and pressing CLR.
  • Page 53 CLR until desired scale is selected The simulated trip has demonstrated only a small portion of the GPS 95's many features. Take a moment to experiment with your new unit. Review Chapter 5 covering types of information on the Navigation Summary Page and the Map Display.

  • Page 54: Routes

    (Active to waypoint) Active Leg KTUL The GPS 95 offers a route navigation feature for you to navigate along a pre- defined sequence of waypoints. The GPS 95 route capability allows you to create and store twenty routes, numbered 0 through 19, containing up to 30 waypoints each. Routes 1 to 19, the storage routes, can be activated to travel either in the order you entered the waypoints or in reverse order.

  • Page 55: Route Definition

    There are 3 route pages. You may select the desired page by pressing RTE and, if needed, the appropriate softkey. Route Definition Page 6.1 ROUTE DEFINITION The Route Definition page allows you to create, change, review, copy, and activate routes. Remember that route 0 is always the active route. If you create a route in route 0, you should copy it into an empty storage route (1- 19).

  • Page 56: Creating And Copying Routes

    On the route number field, you may choose between routes 0 through 19 with CLR. Next to this is a route action field which allows you to activate the route, clear the route, copy the route to another location, or invert the order of the waypoints in a route and activate it.

  • Page 57: Activating And Inverting Routes

    6.3 ACTIVATING AND INVERTING ROUTES Routes are also activated on the Route Definition Page. You may activate any route in the displayed order, or in reverse order. (NOTE: Remember, when a new route is activated, the previous contents of route 0 will be overwritten.

  • Page 58: Deleting Routes

    · If you attempt to add a waypoint to a route that already contains 30 waypoints, you will be informed with the message, “Route is Full”. NOTE: You may also edit a route from the Active Route Page. (See Section 6.6.) 6.5 DELETING ROUTES You may delete an unwanted route from the Route Definition Page.

  • Page 59: Route List

    The waypoint list displays route waypoints starting with the “active to” waypoint. For each waypoint, additional information is available. The first column displays Distance (DIS). The second column is a cyclic field that displays Estimated Time Enroute (ETE, in hours/minutes or minutes/seconds, as appropriate), Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), or Desired Track (DTK).

  • Page 60: Autostore

    CHAPTER 7 AUTOSTORE The Autostore function allows you to capture your position at the touch of a button for future reference. This function saves your current position as a waypoint. Additionally, you may record your navigation path by inserting the captured waypoints directly into a route.

  • Page 61: Building Routes With Autostore

    7.2 BUILDING ROUTES WITH AUTOSTORE The GPS 95’s Autostore are flying. During your flight; as you reach each airport, NAVAID, landmark, or turn to a new heading; you may capture your position and add it to a route.
  • Page 62 · From the starting location, press AUTOSTO to capture the position. (NOTE: The unit must me in 2D or 3D navigation mode when capturing your starting position. If the unit is still acquiring satellites, and you press AUTOSTO, the last known position will be captured and saved.) ·...

  • Page 63: Gps Status And Auxiliary Functions

    CHAPTER 8 GPS STATUS AND AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS The GPS 95 contains a vast array of functions, many of which you may custom tailor to your preferences. Additionally, the unit can provide current status information regarding the satellites being received and display messages relevant to your current operations.

  • Page 64: Bar Graph Display

    The GPS 95 is in the process of searching the sky for visible satellites. You will also be informed of this condition with a “Searching the Sky” message.

  • Page 65: Satellite Status Page

    “3D Nav - Diff”” 8.2 SATELLITE STATUS PAGE accuracy. (See Appendix B for definitions of these terms.) The GPS 95 is unusable (possibly due to incorrect initialization data or abnormal satellite conditions). Turn the unit off and back on. denote each satellite for which differential corrections are available with a “D”...

  • Page 66: Satellite Skyview Page

    “north up” and is useful in determining whether a satellite signal is being blocked by part of the aircraft, buildings, The GPS 95's auxiliary pages allow you to do setup functions to customize your unit and E6-B calculations to plan your flight.
  • Page 67 The Operating Mode/Nearest Airport Search Page also allows you to select the characteristics of the GPS 95's nearest airport function. Pilots of large, high-performance aircraft may direct the nearest airport function to ignore those airports at which it would be difficult, if not impossible, to land their aircraft.

  • Page 68: Track Log Setup

    WARNING: Be extremely cautious when selecting the nearest airport search characteristics, particularly if you select a large runway length and/ or water surface type. These selections are designed for specialized aircraft operations and will tend to eliminate many available airports from the nearest airport list which might otherwise be useful in the event of an emergency.

  • Page 69: Units/Heading Setup

    To store the Ground Track by Distance... · Highlight the recording criteria field and select “Distance” with CLR. · Press ENT. · Enter the distance, and press ENT. When your position moves this distance in any direction, a new position is added to the stored ground track.

  • Page 70: Alarms/Cdi Setup

    by highlighting the “HDG” field and pressing CLR. When the “Auto Mag Vari[ation]” option is selected, heading information will reference the automatically calculated magnetic variation shown. For most applications, the “Auto Mag” feature will provide accurate heading information. If the auto- magnetic variation is not correct, you may define the magnetic variation by selecting “User Mag Var”.
  • Page 71 · The on/off cyclic field is highlighted. If the alarm is not turned on, press CLR. The GPS 95 also features an alarm clock which can provide an alarm tone and the message “Alarm Clock” at a time that you specify.

  • Page 72: Date/Time

    “D-Bar”. A “Steer to D-Bar” orientation is the typical setting for aviation use and will make the GPS 95's graphic CDI respond much like the CDI on your instrument panel. To set the CDI orientation...

  • Page 73: Audio And Display Setup

    · Highlight the tone option field. · Press CLR to select the desired option. You may also adjust the contrast of the GPS 95 display to your preferences. To change the display contrast... · Highlight “Change Contrast?” and press ENT.

  • Page 74: Interface Setup

    (NONE/NMEA), RTCM input/NMEA output (RTCM/NMEA) or RTCM input (RTCM/NONE). A second cyclic field also appears when the GARMIN input/output is selected. The GARMIN option allows you to exchange data such as waypoints, routes, track logs and satellite almanac data with another GPS 95 or with a PC-compatible computer.
  • Page 75 (NOTE: With RTCM/NMEA selected the RTCM baud rate is automatically set to 1200 or 4800.) If the RTCM input is selected, but the GPS 95 is not connected to an RTCM device, the unit will alert you with the message “No RTCM Input”. If the GPS 95 does not receive sufficient data to compute a DGPS-corrected position, the message “No DGPS Position”...

  • Page 76: Map Datum Selection

    NOTE: The GPS 95 is shipped from the factory with the WGS 84 datum selected. To change the pre-defined datum...

  • Page 77: Messages

    · Enter your current altimeter setting and press ENT. · Enter the total air temperature (TAT). The GPS 95 will display the resulting density altitude and true airspeed. (NOTE: TAT is the temperature of the air including the heating effect caused by speed.

  • Page 78: Sunrise/Sunset Planning

    · Place the cursor over the heading (Hdg) field. · Enter the current heading (magnetic) from your heading indicator and press ENT. The GPS 95 will display the wind direction, speed, and the head/tail wind you are encountering. 8.15 SUNRISE/SUNSET PLANNING To calculate the sunrise/sunset times for a waypoint...

  • Page 79: Trip And Fuel Planning

    (a given leg or all of the route) to calculate for. The final step is to enter speed and fuel flow rates. The GPS 95 will then calculate the desired track (DTK), fuel requirements (REQ), distance (DIS), and estimated time enroute (ETE).

  • Page 80: Vertical Navigation

    · Highlight the “Flow:” field and enter the estimated fuel flow followed by ENT. · The GPS 95 will now display the calculated figures. NOTE: When “all” is selected, no desired track (DTK) will be shown since this value only applies to an individual leg.
  • Page 81 · You now have defined how far before, or after, the indicated waypoint you wish to be at the final altitude. The GPS 95 will display the required vertical speed. To activate the VNAV function...
  • Page 82 GPS 95 will display an “Invalid profile” status on the bottom line. The GPS 95 will display “No Active Waypoint” on the bottom line if no route, or GOTO destination, has been activated.

  • Page 83: Sample Trip Using Routes

    SAMPLE TRIP USING ROUTES Now that you have gained a basic understanding for your GPS 95, you are ready to explore the route capabilities of this unit. The sample illustrations in this chapter assume that the factory default settings have not been changed.
  • Page 84 Setting the simulator mode and initial position... The welcome screen is displayed and the GPS 95 performs several self tests. After about five seconds the Database Page is displayed. Review the page to see if the database is current and press ENT to confirm the page.
  • Page 85 The Operating Mode Page is displayed showing the current operational mode. Press the right arrow to place the cursor on the operational mode field. Press CLR (repeatedly) until “Simulator?” is displayed. *Press repeatedly until “Simulator” is displayed Press ENT to select simulator mode. The cursor is on the reference identifier field.
  • Page 86 Before you begin the trip, all waypoints used along the route must be in memory. If you are using the Americas Database, only the location for the Dry Tortugas area needs to be entered into memory. If you are using the International Database, all waypoints for this trip must be entered as user waypoints.
  • Page 87 Creating the “DRYTG” user waypoint... *Plus WPT softkey, if needed *Press repeatedly until “USR” is displayed Press WPT and the WPT softkey, if needed, to select the Waypoint Definition Page. Press the right arrow key to place the cursor on the waypoint category field. Press CLR (repeatedly) until “USR”...
  • Page 88 *Continue pressing the alphanumeric and arrow keys, if needed, to select waypoint identifier *If needed to select proper hemisphere *Continue pressing the alphanumeric keys to enter the latitude minutes Continue pressing the alphanumeric and, if needed, arrow keys until the waypoint identifier has been entered.
  • Page 89 GOTO function as described in Chapter 4. (Select GOTO DRYTG, then, upon reaching DRYTG, select GOTO KEYW.) However, for this sample trip, the route capabilities of the GPS 95 will be utilized. To create the sample route... *Plus RTE softkey, if...
  • Page 90 *Continue pressing the alphanumeric and arrow keys, if needed, to enter the waypoint identifier Press CLR to select route 1. Notice that the route is empty; it does not contain any waypoints. (If route 1 is not empty, select a different route.) Press the right arrow key twice to place the cursor on the first waypoint identifier field.
  • Page 91 As you see, you have just created a route that will take you from St. Petersburg, over the Dry Tortugas and on to Key West. Once activated, the GPS 95 will calculate navigation data based on the route. To activate the sample route...
  • Page 92 runway layout for St. Petersburg - Clearwater International. To view airport information... *Plus WPT softkey, if *Continue pressing the alphanumeric and arrow keys, if needed, to enter waypoint identifier 9-10 Press ENT to activate the route. The Active Route Page is displayed. This page displays the “active from”...
  • Page 93 Continue pressing the alphanumeric and, if needed, arrow keys until the waypoint identifier has been entered. Press ENT when complete. Location information will be displayed for the airport (as well as available fuels). Press the right arrow key. Press CLR to view the communication frequencies.
  • Page 94 In order to animate the GPS 95's displays you will need to enter a simulated speed. To set the simulated speed... *Plus NAV softkey, if needed *Continue pressing the alphanumeric key to enter the ground speed 9-12 Press NAV and the NAV softkey, if needed, to select the Navigation Summary Page.
  • Page 95 If you want, change the simulator speed. You won't break the GPS 95 even if you enter a speed of 999 knots. · As you progress through the simulation, the GPS 95 will alert you with a message when you are within one minute of reaching the Dry Tortugas.
  • Page 96 · If you wish to stop the simulation, simply turn the GPS 95 off. We recommend that you delete the route and waypoint created in this simulation prior to using your unit again. (See Section 3.8 for information on deleting waypoints and Section 6.5 for information on deleting routes.)
  • Page 97 Dbase Mem Failed - The GPS 95 has detected a failure in its flash memory when using the PC Database Update Kit. If this message occurs, the database is unusable and the unit should be taken to an authorized GARMIN service center.
  • Page 98 Memory Battery Low - The battery that sustains user memory is low and should be replaced by an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in loss of stored data, including all waypoints and routes.
  • Page 99 The GPS 95 will not allow more than 30 waypoints per route. Route Not Empty - An attempt has been made to copy a route to a non- empty route. The GPS 95 will not allow you to copy a route to a non-empty route.
  • Page 100 Track Memory Full - The track memory is full. Go to the Track Log Setup Page to clear the memory. Transfer Completed - Data transfer operations are complete. VNAV cancelled - The VNAV function has been cancelled due to a change in the active route.

  • Page 101: B Glossary And Navigation Terms B

    APPENDIX B GLOSSARY AND NAVIGATION TERMS B.1 DEFINITIONS This section provides an illustration of and definitions for the terms used in this manual.
  • Page 102 Velocity/time terms: Ground speed. GS is the speed measured relative to a ground position; also known as velocity over ground (VOG). Estimated time of arrival. ETA is the estimated time you will reach the “active to” waypoint based on current GS. This time is selectable as either UTC or local.
  • Page 103 B.2 COURSE TO STEER (CTS) Course To Steer is a GARMIN exclusive that recommends an optimal direction to steer that will guide you to the course and proceed efficiently along your route.
  • Page 104 95 chooses the closest leg with a desired track of 45 degrees but your position happens to be two nautical miles off course. The unit will automatically compute the optimal course to steer (which is due north in this example). Press the NAV key until the Nav Summary Page is displayed, then select “CTS”...

  • Page 105: Installation And Maintenance

    Humidity: PERFORMANCE Receiver: Frequency: Acquisition Time: (typical) APPENDIX C GPS 95 SPECIFICATIONS Waterproof Portable: 3.23"w x 6.26"h x 1.46"d (82mm x 159mm x 37mm) Fixed: 3.23"w x 4.87"h x 1.46"d (82mm x 124mm x 37mm) 14 ounces (0.4 kg) without battery pack 19 ounces (0.54 kg) with battery pack...
  • Page 106 Update Rate: Accuracy: Dynamics: INTERFACES NMEA 0180 NMEA 0182 NMEA 0183 (Version 1.5; December 1987) Approved sentences: GPBWC, GPGLL, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPR00, GPWPL, GPXTE Proprietary sentences: PGRMZ Transmission rate: GPBWC, GPGLL, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPXTE, and PGRMZ transmitted once every two seconds. GPR00 transmitted once every (# of all waypoints + 1) * 2 seconds.
  • Page 107 · Connect the BLACK harness lead to the negative (-) side of the 5-40 volt DC power source. The GPS 95 will drive a remote alarm or relay that requires no more than 100 milliamps of current. (WARNING: Devices which draw current in excess of 100 milliamperes may damage your unit and will void your warranty.
  • Page 108 Generally, the standard clamp will not fit the following: Bonanza/Baron, Commanche, large Piper twins, and some other large Beech models. The GPS 95 can also be fix mounted to a surface using the surface mount. Before permanent mounting, you may wish to apply power to the unit and look at the display in the desired mounting location to ensure you have the desired viewing angle.
  • Page 109 To attach the yoke mount to the control yoke... · Loosen the lower knob. · Slide the clamp over the control yoke shaft just behind the control wheel. · Tighten the lower knob securely. · Make sure that the clamp is as close as possible to the control wheel and check to make sure that the yoke travel is not limited or hindered in any way by the yoke mount.
  • Page 110 C.4 YOKE MOUNT OPERATION The yoke mount has been designed for easy insertion and removal of your GPS 95 if you wish to use the unit in another airplane or vehicle, to plan at home, or to prevent theft.
  • Page 111 To insert the GPS 95 into the yoke mount... · Tilt the top of the GPS 95 into the yoke mount as shown. · Engage the slot in the top of the GPS 95 into the raised bump in the yoke mount bracket.
  • Page 112 · Apply enough force to the release tab to allow the unit to pass as shown above. · Pull the bottom of the GPS 95 out. Then rotate the top downward and out. NOTE: The portable antenna is removed by gripping the antenna at its base (on the knurled knob) and rotating 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
  • Page 113 To replace the alkaline batteries... · Grip the battery pack around the outside edge (not the bottom). · Push the top of the battery pack against the edge of a hard surface which will not mar the plastic. The outer sleeve will slide off the cage, revealing the batteries inside.
  • Page 114 “Memory Battery Low”. You should return your unit to an authorized GARMIN service center as soon as possible for service. Failure to do so may result in loss of data each time you turn your unit off (indicated by the message “Stored Data Lost”).

  • Page 115: Map Datums

    The following is a list of the GPS 95 map datum selections and the corresponding map datum name (including the area of application): Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD 1970 Anna 1 Astro 1965 ARC 1950 ARC 1960 Ascension Island ‘58 Astro B4 Sorol Atoll Astro Beacon “E”...
  • Page 116 Geodetic Datum ‘49 Guam 1963 Gux 1 Astro Hjorsey 1955 Hong Kong 1963 Indian Bangladesh Indian Thailand Ireland 1965 ISTS 073 ASTRO ‘69 Johnston Island Kandawala Kergulen Island Kertau 1948 L.C. 5 Astro Liberia 1964 Luzon Mindanao Luzon Philippines Mahe 1971 Marco Astro Massawa Merchich...
  • Page 117 Nahrwn Saudi Arbia Nahrwn United Arab Naparima BWI Observatorio 1966 Old Egyptian Old Hawaiian Oman Ord Srvy Grt Britn Pico De Las Nieves Pitcairn Astro 1967 Prov So Amricn ‘56 Prov So Chilean ‘63 Puerto Rico Qatar National Qornoq Reunion Rome 1940 RT 90 Santo (Dos)
  • Page 118 UTC TIME TO LOCAL TIME OFFSET Reference the chart below to find the UTC-to-local time offset for your longitude zone. (If you are in a daylight savings time zone, add one hour to the offset.) For example, if you are at longitude W081°00.00' and UTC time is 16:00, local time is 11:00 standard time.
  • Page 119 Data, entering Database, aviation 8-11 Database contents 8-11 Database Page Date/Time Page Density altitude Desired track (DTK) Differential GPS (DGPS) Dilution of precision (DOP) Display contrast Distance to waypoint (DIS) DTK up 8-12 E6-B calculations ENT Key Entering data Estimated position error...
  • Page 120 Estimated time enroute (ETE) Estimated time of arrival (ETA) Fields Front panel Fuel services GARMIN input/output GOTO, activating GOTO, cancelling GOTO function GOTO Key GPS status Graphic runway configuration Ground speed (GS) Heading, selecting Initial position, defining Interface Page Interface, selecting...
  • Page 121 Proximity alarm waypoints Proximity Waypoint Page PWR/STAT Key Receiver status messages Rechargeable NiCad battery Relative bearing pointer Reviewing waypoints Route Definition Page Route List Page Routes activating copying creating deleting editing inverting RTCM input RTE Key Runway configuration Runway information Runway length, minimum Runway lighting Runway surface, desired...
  • Page 122 Waypoint categories Waypoint Definition Page Waypoint List Page Waypoints nearest reviewing scanning using Winds aloft Wiring, electrical WPT Key Yoke mount, installation Yoke mount, operation Zero Key 3-12 3-18 3-16 3-14 3-13 8-15...
  • Page 123 GARMIN International, Inc. 9875 Widmer Road Lenexa, KS 66215 1-800-800-1020 (913) 599-1515 190-00050-00 Rev. A...

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