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Apollo NMS
Features (continued)
Nearest Waypoint (Emergency) Search: The NMS finds the 20 nearest
waypoints of each type. The pilot can choose any of these waypoints and
set a course with the Direct-To feature. The NMC (Nav Management
Computer) can be set to display only those Airports and User waypoints
which meet your runway length and surface requirements. The NMC can
also search for the 20 nearest waypoints around any waypoint, not just
your present position.
Messages: The NMC (Nav Management Computer) automatically
alerts you of conditions which may require your attention, such as
nearing a Special Use airspace. Messages clear automatically, either
after they have been viewed, or when the condition clears.
Navigation Information: The NMC (Nav Management Computer)
constantly updates a wide variety of navigation information. With the
proper sensors installed, this information includes everything from true
airspeed to magnetic wind direction. Some information is available only
with a specific sensor installed.
Flight Plans: The NMC (Nav Management Computer) allows you to
store up to 30 flight plans of up to 20 legs each. These plans may be
viewed, activated, reversed, interrupted, edited, and deleted while en
route or on the ground. One of these flight plans is the Active flight
plan. From the first time a course is entered into the new unit, there is
always an Active flight plan. When any of the remaining 29 flight
plans is activated, the plan is copied over the current Active flight plan,
and the previous Active flight plan is deleted. Any changes to the
Active flight plan do not affect any of the other stored flight plans.
Approaches, when loaded, are placed at the end of the active flight
plan, replacing the destination airport.
System Customizing: The NMC (Nav Management Computer) uses
factory (default) settings that may be changed. For example, most of
the Nav displays may be changed to display the specific navigation
information you desire.
Additional Features: Certain additional features, such as Altitude
Assist, True Airspeed, and Outside Air Temperature, may be available
depending on what specific components are installed.
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