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  • Page 1 GNS 530 Pilot’s Guide & Reference...
  • Page 2 GARMIN products. © 2000 GARMIN Corporation. All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage me- dium, for any purpose without the express written permission of GARMIN Corporation.
  • Page 3 Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is If this equipment does cause harmful included in your GNS 530 package. Pilots using an out-of-date database do so entirely at their own risk! interference, the user is encouraged to try to correct...
  • Page 4 NavData® card will already be installed into the correct slot on the front of the unit Registration link on the home page. (see Appendix A). The GNS 530 will be secured in the installation rack with the proper wiring connec- tions performed. Have your dealer answer any questions you may have about the installation—such as...
  • Page 5 Warranty for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any compo- nents that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor.
  • Page 6 Special-use/Controlled Airspace ....................16 Flight Plans .......................... 17-18 PART THREE: REFERENCE Section 1: Communicating with the GNS 530 ..............19-24 COM and VLOC frequencies, Active and standby frequencies Section 2: NAV Page Group (GPS navigation pages) ............25-41 Using page groups and selecting the desired page, Using the default NAV and map pages...
  • Page 7 Introduction Section 3: Direct-to Navigation ................... 42-46 Table of Contents Using the Direct-to key Section 4: Flight Plans (FPL key and FPL page group) ............. 47-58 Creating and using flight plans, Retrieving and editing stored flight plans Section 5: Approaches, Departures and Arrivals (PROC key) .......... 59-85 Selecting and flying non-precision/precision approaches, Selecting and using departures (SIDs) and arrivals (STARs) Section 6: WPT Page Group (Waypoint/database information) ........
  • Page 8 This Takeoff Tour section is intended to provide a brief overview of the primary functions of your GNS 530. Experiment with the unit and refer to the reference sections for more information.
  • Page 9 Experiment with them to become efficient at the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows you to enter data and/or make a entering data. This will greatly reduce the amount of time spent operating the GNS 530 in flight. selection from a list of options.
  • Page 10 The message key is used to view system messages and to alert you to important warnings and requirements. See Sections 12 and 9 for more information on messages Whenever the GNS 530 is displaying a list of and unit settings.
  • Page 11 GNS 530. Prior to using your GNS 530 for the first time, we recommend that you taxi to a...
  • Page 12 (if one is connected). If the GNS 530 has not been operated for a period of six months or more, it may have to ‘Search the Sky’ to collect new data. This means the unit is acquiring satellite data to establish almanac and satellite orbit information, which can take 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Page 13 Takeoff Tour While the GNS 530 is acquiring a position, let’ s take a minute to dial in the active and standby frequencies Selecting COM/NAV Frequencies you’ll be using for the first phase of your flight. The GNS 530’ s display is divided into separate ‘windows’ (or screen areas), including a COM window, VLOC window (by default with VOR radial, but selectable for other data—including a traffic display) and a GPS window which occupies the right 3/4 of the display.
  • Page 14 2. Rotate the large left knob to select the MHz, and the small left knob to select the kHz of the desired frequency. To place the standby frequency in the active field, press the VLOC flip-flop key. After the GNS 530 acquires satellites and computes a position, the Map Page will appear automatically. Map Display Present Position...
  • Page 15 See Section 11. key a second time, the GNS 530 will return to the main page group and the previously displayed page. To select a stand-alone page group, press the corresponding key (FPL, PROC or VNAV).
  • Page 16 Takeoff Tour (Small right knob to select pages within the group) Page Groups NAV Group NOTE: Five NAV pages are available when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to traffic and/or weather information sources. See Section 11. Default NAV NAVCOM Satellite Status WPT Group Airport Location...
  • Page 17 Takeoff Tour The GNS 530 can use direct point-to-point navigation to guide you from takeoff to touchdown, even Direct-To Navigation in the IFR environment. Once a destination is selected, the unit will provide speed, course and distance data based upon a direct course from your present position to your destination. A destination can be selected from any page with the direct-to key.
  • Page 18 Takeoff Tour During most flights, the Default NAV, Map and NAVCOM pages will be the primary pages used for Default NAV Page navigation. The default NAV page displays a “look ahead” map, graphic course deviation indicator (CDI), the active leg of your flight plan (as defined by the current “from” and “to” waypoints), and four user-selectable data fields.
  • Page 19 Takeoff Tour To display the frequency list for the desired flight plan or direct-to airport: NAVCOM Page 1. Push the small right knob to activate the cursor on the airport identifier field (in the GPS window). 2. Rotate the small right knob to display the list of airports (departure, arrival and en route) for your flight plan or direct-to.
  • Page 20 Takeoff Tour Once the direct-to or flight plan is confirmed, the whole range of instrument procedures is available to IFR Procedures you. Departures (SIDs), arrivals (STARs), non-precision and precision approaches are stored within the NavData card and available using the PROC key. To display the Procedures Page, press PROC.
  • Page 21 Takeoff Tour From page 8 you may recall that one of the main page groups, NRST, provides listings for nearest airports Nearest Airports or other facilities. The NRST group includes detailed information on the nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and user-created waypoints within 200 nautical miles of your current position. In addition, pages are also provided to display the five nearest center (ARTCC/FIR) and Flight Service Station (FSS) points of communication, plus alert you to any special-use or controlled airspace you may be in or near.
  • Page 22 Takeoff Tour To view additional information for a nearby airport: Nearest Airports 1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2. Rotate the large right knob to select the desired airport from the list. 3. Press ENT to display waypoint (WPT) information pages for the selected airport. 4.
  • Page 23 Takeoff Tour The last page in the NRST group, the nearest airspace page, provides information for up to nine controlled Special-use/Controlled Airspace or special-use airspaces near or in your flight path. Airspace information appears on this page based upon the same criteria used for airspace alert messages.
  • Page 24 Takeoff Tour The GNS 530 lets you create up to 20 flight plans, with up to thirty-one waypoints in each flight plan. Flight Plans Flight plans are created, edited and activated using the FPL key. The FPL page group includes two pages: the Active Flight Plan Page and the Flight Plan Catalog.
  • Page 25 2. Rotate the small right knob to select “Activate Flight Plan?” and press ENT. This Takeoff Tour is intended to provide a brief introduction of the GNS 530’ s major features. The reference section of this manual describes these features, and others, in additional detail. Use the reference section, as needed, to learn or review the details regarding a particular feature.
  • Page 26 The GNS 530’ s COM radio operates in the aviation voice band, from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz, in 25 kHz steps (default). For European operations, a COM radio configuration to allow for 8.33 kHz steps is also provided (see page 153).
  • Page 27 1 - COM COM Window and Tuning Tuning Active & Standby Freqs Communication frequencies are selected with the tuning cursor in the standby COM frequency field, and using the small and large left knobs to dial in the desired frequency. The standby frequency always appears below the active frequency.
  • Page 28 Auto-Tuning Cursor in VLOC window allows for VOR and ILS The GNS 530’ s auto-tune feature allows you to quickly select any database frequency in the GPS operations. See Section 8, starting on page 123. window as your standby frequency. Any COM frequency displayed in the GPS window can be trans- ferred to the standby COM frequency field, with a minimum of keystrokes required.
  • Page 29 1 - COM To display the entire list of frequencies for a nearby airport and select from that list: Auto-Tuning FSS & Center Freqs 1. Start with the desired airport highlighted on the Nearest Airport Page (as described on the previous page), then press ENT.
  • Page 30 1 - COM To select a COM frequency for any airport in your flight plan: Auto-Tuning from Flight Plan 1. Select the NAVCOM Page from the NAV page group. (See page 25, or press and hold CLR, then rotate the small right knob until the NAVCOM Page appears.) 2.
  • Page 31 Emergency Channel Emergency Channel / Stuck Mic The GNS 530’ s emergency channel select provides a quick method of selecting 121.500 MHz as the active frequency in the event of an in-flight emergency. The emergency channel select is available whenever the unit is on, regardless of GPS or cursor status, or loss of the display.
  • Page 32 Main Page Groups The GNS 530’ s main pages are divided into groups: NAV, WPT, AUX and NRST. While viewing any of these pages, selection of another page is a simple selection process using the small and large right knobs.
  • Page 33 2 - NAV Pages Default NAV Page Default NAV Page User-selectable Data Fields (all four corners) Active Leg of Flight Plan, or Direct-to Destination Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) First Page in NAV Group The following symbols are used —on the Default NAV Page directly above the graphic CDI—to depict the “active leg”...
  • Page 34 2 - NAV Pages The GNS 530 always navigates TO a waypoint unless the OBS switch is set (preventing NOTE: Default NAV Page automatic waypoint sequencing), or you have passed the last waypoint in your flight plan. Directly above the CDI appears the active leg of your flight plan, or the direct-to destination when using the direct-to key.
  • Page 35 A “Crossfill?” option is provided from the Default NAV Page. This option allows you to transfer a direct-to destination, the active flight plan, any stored flight plan or user waypoints to a second 500-series GARMIN unit. Some crossfill operations can be done automatically. If both 500-series units are set to “auto”, a change in the direct-to destination or active flight plan on one unit will also be seen on the other.
  • Page 36 If the GNS 530 is unable to determine a GPS position, the present position (airplane) NOTE: The Map Page is the second of four Nav pages (five symbol will not appear on the Map Page.
  • Page 37 2 - NAV Pages Different symbols are used to distinguish between waypoint types. The identifiers for any on-screen Map Page waypoints can also be displayed. (By default the identifiers are enabled.) Special-use and controlled airspace boundaries appear on the map, showing the individual sectors in the case of Class B or Class C airspace.
  • Page 38 2 - NAV Pages The “Setup Map?” option (described on page 33) allows you to define the maximum scale at which Map Page each map feature will appear. This provides you with complete control to minimize screen clutter. You can also quickly remove items from the map using the CLR key. To quickly declutter the map display, press the CLR key momentarily (as often as needed) to select the desired amount of map detail.
  • Page 39 2 - NAV Pages To review information for an on-screen airport, navaid or user waypoint: Map Page 1. Use the panning function (as described on the previous page) to place the target pointer on a waypoint. 2. Press ENT to display the waypoint information page(s) for the selected waypoint. 3.
  • Page 40 2 - NAV Pages Many of the GNS 530’ s functions are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu, Map Page Options allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features which specifically relate to that page.
  • Page 41 Large, Medium and Small classifications are use on “Off”. Press ENT to accept the selected option. the GNS 530 for airports and cities. Large airports 7. For airports, NAVAIDs, active flight plan waypoints, user-created waypoints, state/provincial boundaries, rivers/lakes are those with a runway longer than 8100 feet.
  • Page 42 Weather data and the “Clear Storm Data?” “Data Fields On?” adds five user-selectable data option are only available when the GNS 530 installation includes connection to weather information fields to the right-hand side of the page. Select “Change Fields?”...
  • Page 43 NOTE: right knob to highlight the data field you wish to display only three additional data types. Traffic information is only available when the GNS 530 change, then rotate the small right knob to select installation includes connection to traffic information sources. See Section 11.
  • Page 44 Page will display the frequencies for the airport nearest your departure position. will appear as one of five available NAV pages. The NAVCOM Page is the fourth page in the NAV group when the GNS 530 installation NOTE: includes connection to traffic and/or weather information sources. See Section 11.
  • Page 45 2 - NAV Pages To scroll through the list of frequencies: NAVCOM Page 1. Activate the cursor, if not already active, by pressing the small right knob. 2. Rotate the large right knob to move the cursor through the list of frequencies. If there are more frequencies in the list than can be displayed on the screen, a scroll bar along the right-hand side of the screen will indicate which part of the list is currently being displayed.
  • Page 46 2 - NAV Pages Satellite Status Page Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page (the last NAV page) provides a visual reference of GPS receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, GPS receiver status, position accuracy, and displays your present position (by default, in latitude and longitude) and altitude. The Satellite Status Page also displays the current time at the bottom center of the page.
  • Page 47 Strength Bar GPS-calculated Altitude Present Position When the GNS 530 is first powered on, an “Acquiring” status appears at the top of the page and no signal strength bars are displayed. As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number (01-32) underneath each bar.
  • Page 48 (solid signal strength bar). Once the GPS receiver has determined your position, the GNS 530 will indicate your position, altitude, track and ground speed. The GPS receiver status field (see page 39) will also display the following messages under the appropriate conditions: •...
  • Page 49 Section 3: Direct-To Navigation Selecting a Destination The GNS 530’ s direct-to function provides a quick method of setting a course to a destination waypoint. Once a direct-to is activated, the GNS 530 will establish a point-to-point course line (great circle) from your present position to the selected direct-to destination.
  • Page 50 3. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the facility name or city location of the desired destination waypoint. As you spell the facility name or city, the GNS 530’s Spell’N’Find feature will select the first entry in the database based upon the characters you have entered up to that point.
  • Page 51 3 - Direct-To Selecting a Destination from the Active Flight Plan Flight Plan / Nearest Waypoints If you’re navigating an active flight plan, any waypoint contained in the flight plan may be selected as a direct-to destination from the Select Direct-to Waypoint page. (See section 4, beginning on page 47, for more information on flight plans.) To select a direct-to destination from the active flight plan: 1.
  • Page 52 3 - DIrect-TO Shortcuts Direct-to Shortcuts Shortcuts are available when using the direct-to key, allowing you to bypass the use of the small and large right knobs to enter the destination waypoint’ s identifier. A direct-to can be performed from any page displaying a single waypoint identifier (such as the WPT pages for airports and navaids) by simply pressing direct-to and ENT.
  • Page 53 1. Press the direct-to key to display the Select Direct-to Waypoint Page. 2. Press MENU to display the Direct-to Options menu. 3. With “Cancel Direct-To NAV?” highlighted, press ENT. If a flight plan is still active, the GNS 530 will resume navigating the flight plan along the closest leg.
  • Page 54 Creating Flight Plans The GNS 530 lets you create up to 20 different flight plans, with up to 31 waypoints in each flight plan. The flight plan (FPL) page group consists of two pages, accessed by pressing the FPL key. The flight plan pages allow you to create, edit and copy flight plans.
  • Page 55 4 - Flight Plans Flight Plan Editing Editing Flight Plans To add a waypoint to an existing flight plan: 1. Press FPL and rotate the small right knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog. 2. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 3.
  • Page 56 4 - Flight Plans To change the comment line for an existing flight plan: Activating / Inverting 1. From the Flight Plan Catalog, press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press ENT. 3.
  • Page 57 4 - Flight Plans Copying Flight Plans Copying / Deleting If you want to save a flight plan currently located in “flight plan 0”, be sure to copy it to an open catalog location (1-19) before the flight plan is cancelled, overwritten or erased. Once a flight plan is activated, it is copied to “flight plan 0”...
  • Page 58 4. Rotate the small right knob to select “Auto” or “Manual” and press ENT. “Auto” will automatically transfer the active flight plan or direct-to selection to another 400- or 500-series GARMIN unit, without user intervention. 5. If “Manual” is selected: Rotate the large right knob to select the “Transfer” field, then rotate the small right knob to select the type of information to transfer between units (Active Flight Plan, Flight Plan, All User Waypoints or User Waypoint).
  • Page 59 4 - Flight Plans Copy Flight Plan? allows you to copy the selected flight plan to a new flight plan location, as Flight Plan Catalog Options described on page 50. The copy function is useful for duplicating an existing flight plan before making changes.
  • Page 60 4 - Flight Plans To change a data field on the Active Flight Plan Page: Active Flight Plan Options 1. With the Active Flight Plan Page displayed, press MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options window. 2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight “Change Fields?” and press ENT. 3.
  • Page 61 4 - Flight Plans Delete Flight Plan? allows you to remove all waypoints from the active flight plan, as Active Flight Plan Options described on page 51. (Deleting a flight plan does not delete the waypoints contained in the flight plan from the database or user waypoint memory.) Select Approach? allows you to select a published instrument approach for the destination airport, or replace the current approach with a new selection.
  • Page 62 When using a direct-to, to select and use published arrival routes (STARs) the GNS 530 will use the nearest airport as a reference when displaying available departures. (See and published instrument departures (SIDs).
  • Page 63 4. A confirmation window will appear for the selected reference waypoint. Press ENT to accept the waypoint. 5. The GNS 530 will display the bearing (BRG) and distance (DIST) to the closest point along the flight plan, from the selected reference waypoint. To create a user waypoint at this location and add it to the flight plan, highlight “Load?”...
  • Page 64 4 - Flight Plans Shortcuts Active Flight Plan Editing A number of shortcuts are available to save time when using the Active Flight Plan Page. These shortcuts speed the process of removing approaches, departures and arrivals, and aid in selecting a specific flight plan leg for navigation guidance.
  • Page 65 4 - Flight Plans On page 53 the “Activate Leg?” option is discussed, which allows you to specify which leg of the Flight Plan Leg Selection flight plan will currently be used for navigation guidance. A shortcut also exists for this operation, using the direct-to key.
  • Page 66 Section 5: Approaches, Departures & Arrivals Approaches/Departures/Arrivals The GNS 530 allows you to fly non-precision and precision approaches to airports with published instrument approach procedures. All available approaches are stored on your Jeppesen NavData® card, and are automatically updated when you replace the card with a new one. Subscription information for NavData cards is included in your GNS 530 package.
  • Page 67 5 - Procedures Not all approaches in the database are approved for GPS use. As you select an approach, a “GPS” Activating Approaches designation to the right of the procedure name indicates the procedure can be flown using the GPS receiver.
  • Page 68 “Activated”. 4. “Activate” the full approach or vectors-to-final, as appropriate. In some scenarios, you may find it more convenient to immediately activate the approach and skip the “Load” process outlined above in step #3. The GNS 530 provides both options.
  • Page 69 The procedure turn portion of an approach is VOR or GPS Rwy 03 stored as one of the legs of the approach. For this reason, the GNS 530 requires no special operations from the pilot—other than flying the procedure turn itself—beyond what is required for any other type of approach.
  • Page 70 7. After approximately one minute, make a 180° right turn to a heading of 340° to intercept the inbound course. The GNS 530 will sequence to the inbound leg to the FAF, the CDI needle will swing to the opposite side to provide STEP 5: At approximately one minute past the IAF, proper sensing along the final course segment and “NEXT DTK 025°”...
  • Page 71 Procedure Turn Approach USE FOR 9. Within 2.0 nautical miles of the FAF (LYH), the GNS 530 will switch from terminal NAVIGATION mode to “approach” mode. CDI scaling will be tightened from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection.
  • Page 72 This allows you to use standard timing (typically one minute) to fly the inbound and outbound legs of the hold. 4. The GNS 530 will provide course guidance only on the inbound side of the holding pattern. When leaving the STEP 3: An alert message in the lower right hand holding pattern to re-fly the approach (or another approach) press the PROC key to “Select Approach?”...
  • Page 73 Press FPL to return to the navigation pages. 7. As in the last example, within 30 nautical miles of the airport, the GNS 530 will switch from enroute mode to terminal mode, and the CDI scale will transition from 5.0 to 1.0 nautical miles, full scale deflection.
  • Page 74 As you make the turn inbound, “SUSP” will be cancelled and the GNS 530 will return to automatic sequencing. If you need to lose extra altitude or speed by going around the holding pattern again,...
  • Page 75 5 - Procedures 12. At 2.0 nautical miles from the FAF (DEPOY intersection), the GNS 530 will switch from terminal mode to approach mode. CDI scaling Approach with Hold will be tightened from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection. 13.
  • Page 76 5 - Procedures Flying a DME Arc Approach Forbes Field (Topeka, KS) DME Arc Approach The GPS overlay for a DME arc approach VOR/DME Rwy 21 uses additional Jeppesen-provided waypoints to define the arc. These waypoints are indicated by “D” as the first letter in the waypoint name.
  • Page 77 5 - Procedures 3. Within 30 nautical miles of KFOE, the GNS 530 DO NOT USE FOR will switch from enroute mode to terminal mode DME Arc Approach NAVIGATION and the CDI scale will transition from 5.0 to 1.0 nautical miles, full scale deflection.
  • Page 78 5 - Procedures 9. At 2.0 nautical miles from the FAF (FF21; a Jeppesen- DO NOT USE FOR provided waypoint), the GNS 530 will switch from DME Arc Approach NAVIGATION terminal mode to approach mode. CDI scaling will be tightened from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection.
  • Page 79 Let’ s take a second look at the “VOR/DME 21” approach into Forbes Field. Instead of following the DME arc, ATC tells you to expect vectors onto the final approach course. There are several ways to select “vectors to final” with the GNS 530. The first two options below will normally require the least workload to accomplish: •...
  • Page 80 ATC vectors result in a rectangular course to intercept final, as follows: 1. Within 30 nautical miles of KFOE, the GNS 530 will switch STEP 2: If the approach is loaded, but not yet from enroute mode to terminal mode and the CDI scale will activated, press PROC and select “Activate...
  • Page 81 STEP 6: At 2.0 nautical miles from the FAF, the 9. As you approach the MAP, a waypoint alert (“APPROACH- NAVIGATION GNS 530 will switch from terminal (“TERM”) to ING WPT”) will appear in the lower right corner. approach (“APR”) mode. The CDI scale will 10.
  • Page 82 VOR/DME or GPS Rwy 25 Certain approach, departure, and arrival procedures in the Jeppesen database contain course from fix flight plan legs. The GNS 530 is able to load these legs into the flight plan along with the rest of the procedure data, and to provide navigation along these legs.
  • Page 83 Course-From-Fix Legs 5. Within 2.0 nautical miles of the FAF (THERO), the GNS 530 will switch from terminal mode to approach mode. (“APR” will appear in the lower left corner of the screen—replacing “TERM”.) CDI scaling will be tightened from 1.0 to 0.3 nautical mile, full scale deflection.
  • Page 84 7. Note that the GNS 530 again displays “SUSP” above the OBS key. Automatic waypoint sequencing is suspended at the missed approach holding point. A waypoint alert (“APPROACHING WPT”) appears in the lower right corner of the screen each time you approach PMD VOR in the holding pattern.
  • Page 85 (HFD VOR). The actual desired track (DTK) will depend on your ground speed and distance from HFD VOR. 4. Once the OBS key is pressed, the GNS 530 will automatically sequence to each waypoint along the remainder of STEP 3 & 4: Once cleared to the next leg, press the departure route, including the selected transition.
  • Page 86 VLOC window (left side of screen) and the CDI output set to “VLOC”. The GNS 530 can be set to automatically switch the external CDI output from GPS to VLOC as you intercept the final approach course. When the ILS approach is activated (and the correct ILS frequency is active in the VLOC window), the GNS 530 will automatically switch within 1.2 nautical...
  • Page 87 5 - Procedures Selecting an ILS Approach Flagstaff (AZ) Pulliam ILS Approach For this example, we’ll use a ILS DME Rwy 21 flight from Laughlin Bullhead (Arizona) International to Flagstaff Pulliam (KFLG) and select the ILS runway 21 approach. “SHUTR” intersection will be selected as the IAF, which will include an out- bound leg and a procedure turn.
  • Page 88 4. If you haven’t already done so, press the VLOC flip-flop key to activate the ILS frequency. If you forget this step, the GNS 530 will display a reminder message (within 3 nm of the FAF) to activate the ILS frequency.
  • Page 89 8. Turn right to a heading of 075° to initiate the procedure turn. ILS Approach The GNS 530 will not guide you through the turn. (The procedure turn is displayed on the Map Page and indicated as the active leg on the Default NAV and Active Flight Plan pages.) The external CDI needle will start moving to the left.
  • Page 90 5 - Procedures 12. Also as you approach SHUTR, a waypoint alert DO NOT USE FOR (“NEXT DTK 210°”) will appear in the lower right ILS Approach NAVIGATION corner of the screen. 13. As you cross SHUTR, the destination sequences to the MAP (“RW21”, the runway threshold).
  • Page 91 • The active leg (or the portion of the approach currently in use) is depicted in magenta on the Map Page. As you fly the approach, the GNS 530 will automatically sequence through each leg of the approach unless “SUSP” appears above the OBS key. “SUSP” indicates that automatic sequenc- ing of approach waypoints is suspended on the current leg and normally appears at holding patterns and upon crossing the missed approach point (MAP).
  • Page 92 5 - Procedures • When flying an approach with the autopilot coupled, you must monitor system functions at all Additional Approach Info times and verify that the autopilot and external CDI (or HSI) switch to the VLOC receiver with sufficient time to capture and track the approach course. Switching to “VLOC” late in the ap- proach may not provide the autopilot enough time to respond and intercept the approach course prior to the FAF (depending upon the performance characteristics of your autopilot and aircraft).
  • Page 93 WPT Page Group WPT Page Group Section 2 introduced the GNS 530’ s main page groups—NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST—and described each page in the NAV group. This second page group (WPT) provides information for the thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, runways, frequencies and procedures stored on your Jeppesen NavData®...
  • Page 94 6 - WPT PAGES To quickly select a WPT page: Identifier, Facility Name or City 1. 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. See page 25.) 2.
  • Page 95 2. As you spell the facility name or location, using the small and large right knobs, the GNS 530’s Spell’N’Find feature will select the first entry in the database based upon the characters you have entered up to that point.
  • Page 96 6 - WPT PAGES Airport Location Page Airport Location Facility Name and Identifier, Symbol Location (City) and Type Field Elevation, Latitude/Longitude Available Fuels Position and Airspace Type Best Available Approach First Page in and Radar Coverage WPT Group The Airport Location Page displays the latitude, longitude, and elevation of the selected airport. The Airport Location Page also displays facility name and location, as well as fuel availability, best available Airport Location Page indicating radar coverage instrument approach, radar coverage and airspace type.
  • Page 97 6 - WPT PAGES Airport Runway Page Airport Runways Runway Designations Identifier, Symbol and Type Runway Length Map Image and Width Runway Surface Second Page in and Lighting WPT Group The Airport Runway Page displays runway designations, length, surface type and lighting for the selected airport.
  • Page 98 6 - WPT PAGES The following descriptions and abbreviations are used on the airport runway page: Airport Runways • Type— Usage type: Public, Military or Private • Surface— Runway surface types include: Hard, Turf, Sealed, Gravel, Dirt, Soft, Unknown or Water •...
  • Page 99 6 - WPT PAGES To scroll through the frequency list and tune to a desired frequency on the list: Airport Frequencies 1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2. Rotate the large right knob to scroll through the list, placing the cursor on the desired frequency. If there are more frequencies in the list than can be displayed on the screen, a scroll bar along the right-hand side of the screen will indicate where you are within the list.
  • Page 100 6 - WPT PAGES The following descriptions and abbreviations are used on the Airport Frequency Page: Airport Frequencies • Type— Usage type: Public, Military or Private • Frequency— Communication frequencies which may include restrictions: Approach Arrival Class B Class C Departure Terminal TRSA...
  • Page 101 6 - WPT PAGES Airport Approach Page Airport Approaches Identifier, Symbol Approach and Type Procedure Name Transitions: IAFs, Feeder Routes and Vectors-to-Final Map Image Fourth Page in WPT Group The Airport Approach Page shows the available approach procedures for the selected airport. Where multiple initial approach fixes (IAFs) and feeder routes are available, that information may also be STEP 3 &...
  • Page 102 6 - WPT PAGES Not all approaches in the database are approved for GPS use. As you select an approach, NOTE: Airport Approach Options a “ ” designation to the right of the procedure name indicates the procedure can be flown using the GPS receiver.
  • Page 103 6 - WPT PAGES Airport Arrival Page Airport Arrivals Identifier, Symbol Arrival and Type Procedure Name Transitions Runways Associated Map Image with Arrival Fifth Page in WPT Group The Airport Arrival Page shows the available Airport Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) proce- dures for the selected airport.
  • Page 104 6 - WPT PAGES 7. Rotate the small right knob to display a window of available runways. Continue rotating the small right knob to select the desired runway. Airport Arrivals “ALL” may appear in the runway field, indicating the arrival procedure applies to all NOTE: runways.
  • Page 105 6 - WPT PAGES Airport Departure Page Airport Departures Identifier, Symbol Departure and Type Procedure Name Runways Associated with Departure Transitions Map Image Sixth Page in WPT Group The Airport Departure Page shows the available Airport Standard Instrument Departure (SID) procedures for the selected airport.
  • Page 106 6 - WPT PAGES “ALL” may appear in the runway field, indicating the departure procedure applies to all NOTE: Airport Departures runways. For airports with parallel runways, “B” may appear at the end of the runway designa- tion to indicate the departure procedure applies to both runways. 6.
  • Page 107 6 - WPT PAGES Intersection Page Intersections Identifier and Nearest VOR Symbol and Symbol Radial and Distance Region/Country from Nearest VOR Latitude/Longitude Position Seventh Page in WPT Group The Intersection Page displays the latitude, longitude, region and country for the selected intersec- tion.
  • Page 108 6 - WPT PAGES NDB Page NDBs Identifier and Facility Name, City Symbol and Region/Country Frequency and Weather Latitude/Longitude Broadcast Indication Position Eighth Page in WPT Group The NDB page displays the facility name, city, region/country, latitude and longitude for the selected NDB.
  • Page 109 6 - WPT PAGES VOR Page VORs Identifier and Magnetic Variation Symbol Facility Name, City Frequency and Weather and Region/Country Broadcast Indication Latitude/Longitude Ninth Page in Position WPT Group The VOR Page displays the facility name, city, region/country, magnetic variation, latitude and longitude for the selected VOR.
  • Page 110 In addition to the airport, VOR, NDB and intersection information contained in your Jeppesen NavData® card, the GNS 530 allows you to store up to 1,000 user-defined waypoints. The User Waypoint Page displays the waypoint name (up to five characters long), identifier and radial from two reference waypoints, distance from one reference waypoint, along with the user waypoint’...
  • Page 111 6 - WPT PAGES The following descriptions and abbreviations appear on the User Waypoint Page: Creating User Waypoints • REF WPT— Reference waypoint identifier (name) • RAD— Radial from reference waypoint, in degrees magnetic or degrees true (depending upon unit configuration) •...
  • Page 112 STEP 3 & 4: Use the small and large right knobs to enter the name of the reference waypoint. The GNS 530 allows you to create a new user waypoint at a defined radial and Press ENT and the cursor moves to the radial NOTE: (RAD) field.
  • Page 113 6 - WPT PAGES Creating User Waypoints from the Map Page Creating User Waypoints The Map Page and panning target pointer (see page 31) provide a quick means of saving your present position as a user-defined waypoint. To capture and save your present position as a user waypoint: 1.
  • Page 114 If you attempt to modify or delete a waypoint which is currently a direct-to waypoint or NOTE: the current “from” or “to” waypoint in the active flight plan, the GNS 530 will alert you with a “Can’t change an active waypoint” or “Waypoint is active and can’t be deleted” message. You must first cancel the direct-to or remove the waypoint(s) from the active flight plan before modifying or deleting the waypoint(s).
  • Page 115 6 - WPT PAGES User Waypoint Page Options Deleting / Waypoint List The following User Waypoint Page Options are available by pressing the MENU key (with the User Waypoint Page displayed): View User Waypoint List? displays a list of all user waypoints currently stored in memory. To view a list of all user waypoints: 1.
  • Page 116 6 - WPT PAGES To review and/or modify a user waypoint from the User Waypoint List: Modifying/Deleting Waypoints 1. Select the User Waypoint List, as described on page 108. 2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the desired user waypoint. 3.
  • Page 117 6 - WPT PAGES To delete all user waypoints from memory: Deleting All Waypoints 1. Select the User Waypoint List, as described on page 108. 2. Press MENU to display an options window for the User Waypoint List. 3. With “Delete All User Waypoints” highlighted, press ENT. 4.
  • Page 118 NRST Page Group NRST Page Group Section 2 introduced the GNS 530’ s main page groups—NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST—and described each page in the NAV group. This fourth page group (NRST) provides detailed information for the nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and user waypoints within 200 nm of your current posi- tion.
  • Page 119 7 - NRST PAGES To quickly select a NRST page: NRST Pages / Scrolling 1. 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. See page 26.) 2.
  • Page 120 Navigating to a Nearby Waypoint The NRST pages can be used in conjunction with the GNS 530’ s direct-to function to quickly set a course to a nearby facility. This feature can be a real time saver compared to retrieving information from the database using the WPT pages.
  • Page 121 7 - NRST PAGES Scroll Bar Nearest Airports Airport Identifier, Symbol, Bearing To and Distance To Best Available Approach Tower or CTAF Frequency and Longest Runway First Page in NRST Group The Nearest Airport Page may be used to quickly tune the COM transceiver to a nearby airport. The selected frequency is placed in the standby field of the COM window and activated using the COM flip-flop key.
  • Page 122 7 - NRST PAGES To view additional information for a nearby airport: VORs, NDBs and Intersections 1. Select the Nearest Airport Page, using the steps outlined on page 112. 2. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 3. Rotate the large right knob to scroll through the list, highlighting the identifier of the desired airport. 4.
  • Page 123 7 - NRST PAGES Scroll Bar VOR Identifier Nearest VORs and Symbol VOR Frequency Bearing To and Distance To Fourth Page in NRST Group To quickly tune a VOR’s frequency from the Nearest VOR Page: 1. Select the Nearest VOR Page, using the steps outlined on page 112. 2.
  • Page 124 7 - NRST PAGES Nearest User Waypoint Page Nearest ARTCC The Nearest User Waypoint Page displays the name, bearing and distance to the nine nearest user waypoints (within 200 nautical miles of your present position). Nearest Center (ARTCC) Page The Nearest Center Page displays the facility name, bearing to and distance to the five nearest ARTCC points of communication (within 200 nautical miles of your present position).
  • Page 125 7 - NRST PAGES Nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) Page Nearest FSS The Nearest Flight Service Station Page displays the facility name, bearing to and distance to the five nearest FSS points of communication (within 200 nautical miles of your present position). For each FSS listed, the Nearest Flight Service Station Page also indicates the frequency(s) and may be used to quickly tune the COM transceiver to the FSS’...
  • Page 126 7 - NRST PAGES 5. Press ENT to place the selected frequency in the standby field of the COM or VLOC window. Nearest Airspaces 6. Press COM or VLOC flip-flop key, as appropriate, to activate the selected frequency. 7. Press the small right knob to remove the flashing cursor. Nearest Airspace Page The last page in the NRST group, the Nearest Airspace Page, will alert you to as many as nine controlled or special use airspaces near or in your flight path.
  • Page 127 7 - NRST PAGES To view an airspace alert message: Nearest Airspaces 1. When the message annunciator above the MSG key flashes, press MSG. 2. Press MSG again to return to the previous page. Once you have been provided an airspace alert message, detailed information concerning the specific airspace is provided on the Nearest Airspace Page.
  • Page 128 7 - NRST PAGES “Done?” Field Airspace Name Nearest Airspaces (return to previous page) Floor/Ceiling Limits Status and Time to Entry “View Frequencies?” Field (display Frequency Page) To view and quickly tune the frequency for a controlling agency: 1. Follow steps #1 through #4 on the previous page to display the Airspace Information Page for the desired controlled or special use airspace.
  • Page 129 7 - NRST PAGES The Airspace Information Page displays—and airspace alert messages are provided for—the follow- Nearest Airspaces ing airspace types: • Alert • Caution • Class B • Class C • CTA • Danger • MOA • Prohibited • Restricted •...
  • Page 130 Section 8: VLOC (VOR/Localizer/Glideslope) Receiver Operations Ident, Volume and Tuning The GNS 530 includes digitally-tuned VOR/localizer and glideslope receivers with the desired frequency selected on a VLOC window, along the left-hand side of the display. Frequency selection is performed by pressing the small left knob and rotating the small and large left knobs to select the desired frequency.
  • Page 131 8 - VLOC RECEIVER The tuning cursor will normally appear in the COM window, unless placed in the VLOC NOTE: Auto-tuning window by pressing the . When the tuning cursor is in the VLOC window, it will small left knob automatically return to the COM window after 30 seconds of inactivity.
  • Page 132 When selecting a VOR or ILS approach, manual tuning of the VLOC receiver is not required. Once the approach procedure is “Loaded” or “Activated”, the GNS 530 will automatically place the proper STEP 3 & 4 (top): To automatically tune a VLOC frequency in the standby field of the VLOC window.
  • Page 133 To confirm this reminder, highlight “Yes?” and press ENT. CDI Key The GNS 530’ s CDI key is used to couple the GPS or VLOC receiver to the external CDI (or HSI). STEP 6 & 7: Select “Load?” or “Activate?” and When the external CDI (or HSI) is connected to the GPS receiver, “GPS”...
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  • Page 136 AUX Page Group AUX Page Group Section 2 introduced the GNS 530’ s main page groups—NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST—and described each page in the NAV group. The third page group (AUX) allows you to change unit settings, customiz- ing operation to your preferences. The AUX pages also provide E6B functions—such as trip planning, fuel planning, density altitude, true airspeed and winds aloft calculations.
  • Page 137 STEP 2: From the Flight Planning Page, highlight a “Crossfill” function to transfer flight plans/user waypoints to a second GNS 530. When a menu option the desired menu option and press ENT...
  • Page 138 One-time, periodic, and event-based messages are allowed. One-time messages will appear once the timer expires and will reappear each time the GNS 530 is powered on, until the message is deleted. Periodic messages will automatically reset to the original timer value, once the message is displayed.
  • Page 139 You can change the information displayed on the page by pressing MENU and selecting the “Change Fields?” option. If your GNS 530 installation includes connection to fuel sensors, additional STEP 2 & 3c: For “flight plan leg” fuel planning, information items will be presented when the “Change Fields?”...
  • Page 140 9 - AUX PAGES Flight Planning Page: Trip Planning Flight Planning To perform trip planning operations: 1. Select “Trip Planning” from the Flight Planning Page, using the steps described on page 130. 2. The current trip planning “leg mode” is displayed at the top of the page: “POINT TO POINT” or “FPL LEG” (for a flight plan leg).
  • Page 141 9 - AUX PAGES Flight Planning Page: Density Alt / TAS / Winds Flight Planning To calculate density altitude, true airspeed, winds aloft: 1. Select “Density Alt / TAS / Winds” from the Flight Planning Page, using the steps described on page 130. 2.
  • Page 142 2. The flashing cursor highlights the first message field. If necessary, rotate the large right knob to highlight the first blank message field. 3. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the message text. Press ENT when finished. (The GNS 530 will store up to nine scheduled messages holding 20 characters each.) 4.
  • Page 143 • Active Flight Plan—transfers the active flight plan to/from a second 500-Series (or 400-Series) GARMIN unit in a dual unit installation. This option is the default when selecting “Crossfill” from the Flight Planning Page. Active Flight Plan information is automatically transferred between units when the “Auto”...
  • Page 144 Flight Timers— provides count up/down timers, plus automatic recording of departure time and total trip time. Departure and total trip time recording can be configured to run either any time GNS 530 power is on, or only when your ground speed exceeds 30 knots..to display the corresponding option page (e.g. Trip Trip Statistics—...
  • Page 145 The GNS 530 will automatically monitor RAIM during approach operations and warn you if RAIM is not available. In such cases, use the GNS 530’ s VLOC receiver instead for many of the non-precision and precision approaches stored on your Jeppesen NavData® card. RAIM prediction will help you plan for a pending flight to confirm GPS operation during an approach.
  • Page 146 9 - AUX PAGES Utility Page: Checklists (cont.) Utility Page To execute a checklist: 1. With the Checklists Page displayed, rotate the large right knob to select the desired checklist and press ENT. 2. As you complete each checklist item, press ENT to move to the next item on the list. To edit a checklist: 1.
  • Page 147 “Pwr-on” or “GS>30kt”.) 3. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired reset mode. (“Pwr-on” will record a departure time when the GNS 530 is turned on. “GS>30kt” will record a departure time once the GPS-computed ground speed exceeds 30 knots.) 4.
  • Page 148 3. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired reset mode. (“Pwr-on” will reset trip time to zero hours/ minutes/seconds each time the GNS 530 is turned on. “GS>30kt” will reset trip time to zero after power on and when the GPS-computed ground speed exceeds 30 knots.) 4.
  • Page 149 The Software / Database Versions Page displays the internal software versions for the GNS 530’s subsystems contained within the GNS 530, as well as database versions for the Jeppesen NavData® card various subsystems as well as the Jeppesen database and built-in land data. This page is for information purposes only—no user functions are available and built-in land data.
  • Page 150 2. Rotate the large right knob to select the desired menu option, and press ENT. The following menu options are available: CDI / Alarms— allows you to define the scale for the GNS 530’ s on-screen course deviation indicator. The scale values represent full scale deflection for the CDI to either side. The default setting is “5.0 nm”.
  • Page 151 If a lower CDI scale setting is selected (i.e., 1.0 or 0.3 nm) the higher scale settings will not be Setup Page selected during ANY phase of flight. For example, if 1.0 nm is selected, the GNS 530 will use this for en route and terminal phases and ramp down to 0.3 nm during an approach. Note that the Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) protection limits listed below follow the selected CDI scale, and corresponding flight phases.
  • Page 152 If you are using the paper charts for refer- ence only, the GNS 530 will still provide correct navigation guidance to the waypoints contained in Use the Units / Position Page to switch distance and the database, regardless of the datum selected.
  • Page 153 9 - AUX PAGES Nearest Airport Criteria— defines the minimum runway length and surface type used when Setup Page determining the nine nearest airports to display on the Nearest Airport Page. A minimum runway length and/or surface type may be entered to prevent airports with small runways, or runways that are not of appropriate surface, from being displayed.
  • Page 154 9 - AUX PAGES Setup Page: CDI / Alarms (cont.) Setup Page To change the maximum CDI scale setting: 1. Select “CDI / Alarms” from the Setup Page, using the steps described on page 143. 2. The flashing cursor highlights the “Selected CDI” field. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired CDI scale.
  • Page 155 9 - AUX PAGES Setup Page: Units / Position Setup Page To set the magnetic variation: 1. Select “Units / Position” from the Setup Page, using the steps described on page 143. 2. The flashing cursor highlights the heading mode field. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired heading mode: Auto, True or User.
  • Page 156 9 - AUX PAGES Setup Page: Units / Position (cont.) Setup Page To change the position format: 1. Select “Units / Position” from the Setup Page, using the steps described on page 143. 2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the “Position Format” field. 3.
  • Page 157 9 - AUX PAGES Setup Page: Date / Time Setup Page To display local time or UTC: 1. Select “Date / Time” from the Setup Page, using the steps described on page 143. 2. The flashing cursor highlights the “Time Format” field. Rotate the small right knob to display a window of available time formats: Local 12hr, Local 24hr, or UTC.
  • Page 158 9 - AUX PAGES Setup Page: Display Backlight Setup Page To change the backlighting intensity: 1. Select “Display Backlight” from the Setup Page, using the steps described on page 143. 2. The flashing cursor highlights the backlight “Mode” field. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired mode: Auto or Manual.
  • Page 159 • Configurable Data Fields—displays a user-selectable data field of navigation data (e.g., ground speed, track, distance to destination, etc.) • Traffic Watch—if your GNS 530 is connected to other equipment providing traffic alert information (e.g., BF Goodrich SKYWATCH™ or RYAN TCAD), a window is provided to display traffic information.
  • Page 160 8.33 kHz and 25.0 kHz channel spacing are 1. Select the desired menu option from the Setup Page, using the steps described on page 143. available for the GNS 530’s COM transceiver. Use the 25.0 kHz setting in the United States.
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  • Page 162 Section 10: Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Vertical Navigation Page The GNS 530’ s Vertical Navigation Page allows you to create a three-dimensional profile which guides you from your present position and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location.
  • Page 163 10 - VNAV Vertical Navigation Profile TIME AND DISTANCE TO PROFILE CURRENT ALTITUDE AND POSITION TARGET ALTITUDE AND POSITION DISTANCE TO TARGET AIRPORT To create a vertical navigation profile: STEP 3 & 4: Rotate the small and large right 1. Press VNAV to display the Vertical Navigation Page. knobs to select a target altitude.
  • Page 164 10 - VNAV 8. The default profile utilizes a 400 foot-per-minute descent rate. To change the rate, rotate the large right knob to highlight the “VS Profile” field and use the small and large right knobs to enter a new rate. Press ENT VNAV Messages when finished.
  • Page 165 Section 11: Traffic/Weather Data STORMSCOPE The GNS 530 provides a display interface for the BFGoodrich STORMSCOPE® WX-500 Series II Weather Mapping Sensor, BFGoodrich SKY497 SKYWATCH™ Traffic Advisory System, and the Ryan 9900B series TCAD. The interface capability allows traffic and weather data to be shown on the GNS 530’...
  • Page 166 Cautions STORMSCOPE In addition to the GNS 530’ s power-up test, the WX-500 performs a continuous self-test. This self- test is performed several times each minute. An operator initiated self-test can also be performed. The WX-500 Pilot’ s Guide lists all the possible faults, the probable causes, and the recommended actions.
  • Page 167 11 - Traffic/Weather Storm Data is displayed on the Map Page only if aircraft heading data is available. NOTE: STORMSCOPE In normal operation, the current mode and rate are displayed in the top right corner of the Map Page. The mode is described by the word "Strike" when in strike mode, or "Cell" when in cell mode. The strike data display phases are: •...
  • Page 168 In addition to the Default NAV and Map Pages, Storm Data can also be viewed on the Traffic/Weather Changing the storm data display range on the Map Page. When the STORMSCOPE or traffic device is connected to your GNS 530, the Traffic/Weather Page Page.
  • Page 169 11 - Traffic/Weather When the GNS 530 is configured to display traffic information, the default screen on the Traffic/ Weather Page is the Traffic Screen, the Weather Screen is selectable through a menu option. STORMSCOPE To select the Weather Screen on the Traffic/Weather Page: 1.
  • Page 170 Refer to the SKY497 Pilot’ s Guide for a complete description of the Skywatch. Skywatch Data is displayed on the Map Page only if suitable aircraft heading data is available. See the GARMIN 500-Series Installation Manual available from your authorized GARMIN Service Center.
  • Page 171 Switching Between Standby and Normal Operating Modes You must switch out of standby if you want the GNS 530 to display traffic information. The ability to switch out of standby on the ground is especially useful for scanning the airspace around the airport The FAILED screen appears when the SKY497 before takeoff.
  • Page 172 2. With each turn of the small right knob, the screen changes to depict traffic detected within the selected altitude display range. The GNS 530 displays unrestricted traffic (UNR) having a maximum range as specified in the SKY497 Pilot’s Guide. Refer to the SKY497 Pilot’s Guide for information regarding altitude display ranges.
  • Page 173 Mode Traffic Display Range Traffic Advisory (with no bearing information) The GNS 530 showing an out-of-range Traffic Traffic/Weather Page Advisory (TA). An out-of-range TA is one in which Traffic Warning Window the intruder aircraft is beyond the displayed range. The corresponding symbol is a semicircle located at When the unit is not on the Traffic/Weather Page—and a traffic threat is imminent—the Traffic...
  • Page 174 The display of traffic information is designed to closely resemble the display symbology used by BFGoodrich on the SKY497 display. Traffic Alerts (TAs) is displayed on the GNS 530’ s Default NAV and Map Pages only if aircraft heading data is available. When heading is not available, TAs are displayed as non-bearing banners on the Map Page.
  • Page 175 11 - Traffic/Weather The traffic label is the altitude separation above or below the symbol and the vertical speed sense SKYWATCH arrow to the right of the symbol. From the Map Page you can display traffic in a thumbnail format in any of the top four data fields on the right side of the Map Page.
  • Page 176 11 - Traffic/Weather To select the panning function and pan the map display: SKYWATCH 1. Press the small right knob to activate the panning target pointer. 2. Rotate the small right knob to move up (rotate clockwise) or down (counterclockwise). 3.
  • Page 177 Operator Controls & Basic Displays The GNS 530 will initialize normally. If there is no communication between the GNS 530 and the TCAD, a message will appear. After initialization, proceed with operation of the GNS 530 in a normal manner.
  • Page 178 11 - Traffic/Weather Configuring TCAD Data on the Map Page TCAD The display of traffic information closely resembles the display symbology used by the Ryan TCAD. Traffic data is displayed on the Default NAV and Map Pages only if heading data is available. To configure Traffic on the Map Page: 1.
  • Page 179 11 - Traffic/Weather To display Thumbnail Traffic on EVERY page: TCAD 1. From the Default NAV Page, rotate the large right knob to select the AUX Page Group, then rotate the small right knob to select the Setup Page. 2. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 3.
  • Page 180 11 - Traffic/Weather When the target pointer is placed on traffic, the traffic range, altitude separation, squawk code (if TCAD available), and tail number (if available), are displayed. The traffic is identified as: TA: Traffic Advisory. This is traffic within 500 ft. altitude separation and converging or maintaining altitude separation.
  • Page 181 11 - Traffic/Weather To change a TCAD setup option: TCAD 1. From the Default NAV Page, rotate the small right knob to select the Traffic/Weather Page. Note that Traffic Mode should be selected, as described above. 2. Press MENU to display an options menu. 3.
  • Page 182 11 - Traffic/Weather To change the Barometric Pressure: TCAD 1. From the Traffic Screen, press the small right knob to highlight the operating mode field. 2. Rotate the large right knob to select the Barometric Pressure Field. 3. Use the small and large right knobs to select the desired value and press ENT. 4.
  • Page 183 Voice is used only during highest level of alerting. Otherwise tone is used. The voice alerting can be turned on or off on the TCAD Setup Page or the configuration settings (see your authorized GARMIN Service Center for more information on GNS 530 configuration settings).
  • Page 184 Can’t delete an active or FPL waypoint—An attempt has been made in (along with a “RAIM not available from FAF to MAP” message). to delete the active “to” or “from” waypoint. The GNS 530 will not allow Approaching target altitude—The current GPS-computed altitude is you to delete user waypoints currently being utilized for within 500 feet of the final Vertical Navigation target altitude.
  • Page 185 Data transfer cancelled (crossfill is busy)—An attempt to transfer flight plan data during a unit-to-unit crossfill was cancelled. The host COM needs service—The GNS 530 has detected a failure in its com- unit is busy. Wait until any previous crossfill operation is complete, before munications transceiver.
  • Page 186 (user waypoints and/or flight for service. plans). The data transfer should be re-attempted. Do not use for navigation—The GNS 530 is in Demo Mode and must Data transfer is complete—The unit-to-unit crossfill of all user not be used for actual navigation.
  • Page 187 12- Messages, Abbreviations & GPS has failed—The GNS 530 has detected a failure in its GPS re- Nav Terms ceiver. The GPS receiver is not available and the unit should be returned to your GARMIN dealer for service. GPS is not responding—Internal system-to-system communication between the main processor and the GPS receiver has failed.
  • Page 188 MAIN processor requires service—The GNS 530 has detected a failure in the main system processor. The GNS 530 is not usable and should be taken to your GARMIN dealer for service. Memory battery low—The internal battery that sustains user memory the installation and installation settings.
  • Page 189 GARMIN dealer. DOES NOT exist to meet the required protection limits. Select an alternate source for navigation guidance, such as the GNS 530’ s VLOC receiver. Not receiving input data on 429 Channel #2—No data has been received on the ARINC 429 channel #2 connection for a period exceeding RAIM position warning—Although sufficient GPS satellite coverage...
  • Page 190 Stored data was lost—All user waypoints, flight plans and system VLOC has failed—The GNS 530 has detected a failure in its VLOC settings have been lost due to a memory battery failure or system reset.
  • Page 191 Nav Terms Waypoint memory is full—You have used all 1000 user waypoint locations in the GNS 530’ s memory. Delete unwanted waypoints to make room for new entries. WGS 84 datum has been selected—The system map datum was changed to WGS 84 because the selected map datum was removed from the current NavData®...
  • Page 192 12- Messages, CRSR— Cursor Abbreviations & The following is a list of abbreviations used on CTA— ICAO Control Area Nav Terms the GNS 530 and their meanings: CTAF— Common Traffic Advisory ACTV— Active Frequency ALT— Altitude CTR— Center (see ARTCC) APR—...
  • Page 193 12- Messages, k m — Kilometers MSA— Minimum Safe Altitude Abbreviations & Nav Terms k p h — Kilometers Per Hour MSG— Message kt— Knots MSL— Mean Sea Level m u l — Multicom LAT/LON—Latitude/Longitude lb— Pounds NATNL— National LCL— Local NAV—...
  • Page 194 12- Messages, REF— Reference TRK— Track (also Ground Track) Abbreviations & REQ— Required / Requirements TRSA— Terminal Radar Service Area Nav Terms RESTRICTD—Restricted twr— Tower RNG— Range TX— Transmit RX— Receive uni— Unicom UTC— Coordinated Universal Time (also SID— Standard Instrument Departure GMT or “zulu”) Sml—...
  • Page 195 The following navigation terms are used DTK(desired track)—The desired course between the active “from” and “to” waypoints. on the GNS 530: EFF(efficiency)—A measure of fuel consumption, expressed in distance per fuel units (e.g., nautical WPT 2 miles per gallon).
  • Page 196 12- Messages, Abbreviations & Nav Terms TIME AND DISTANCE TO PROFILE CURRENT ALTITUDE AND POSITION TARGET ALTITUDE AND POSITION DISTANCE TO TARGET AIRPORT HDG(heading)—The direction an aircraft is pointed, based upon indications from a magnetic compass or a properly set directional gyro. IND(indicated)—Information provided by properly calibrated and set instrumentation in the aircraft panel (e.g., “indicated altitude”).
  • Page 197 2. Press the NavData card into place until it seats on the internal connector and the front of the card is flush with the face of the GNS 530 unit. 3. If the swing arm handle is up, gently lower the handle and push it into place—flush with the face of the GNS 530 unit.
  • Page 198 Appendix B Appendix B: Specifications Specifications PHYSICAL Unit Size: 6.25”W x 11.00”D x 4.60”H (159mm x 279mm x 117mm) Unit Weight: 8.5 pounds installed (3.9 kg) POWER Input: 27.5 Volts DC VHF COM PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENTAL Channels: 760 (25 kHz spacing) or Temperature: -20°C to +55°C (operating range) 2280 (8.33 kHz spacing)
  • Page 199 APPENDIX C Appendix C: Map Datums Map Datums Herat North Afghanistan CAMP AREA ASTRO Antarctica Hjorsey 1955 Iceland Campo Inchauspe Argentina Hong Kong 1963 Hong Kong Canton Astro 1966 Phoenix Islands HU-TZU-SHAN Taiwan Cape South Africa Indian Bngldsh NEPAL Bangladesh, India, Cape Canaveral Florida, Bahama Islands Nepal...
  • Page 200 Appendix C NAD27 Canada Canada (including Oman Oman Newfoundland Island) Ord Srv Grt Britain England, Isle of Man, Scotland, Map Datums NAD27 Canal Zone Canal Zone Shetland Islands, Wales NAD27 Caribbean Caribbean (Barbados, Caicos Pico De Las Nieves Canary Islands Islands, Cuba, Dom.
  • Page 201 During oceanic, en route and terminal phases of flight, RAIM will be available nearly 100% of the time. Because of the tighter protection limit on approaches, there may be times when RAIM is not available. The GNS 530 automatically monitors RAIM and will warn you with an alert message (see Section 12) when it is not available, and the INTEG annunciator ( ) will appear at the bottom left corner of the screen.
  • Page 202 59. See page 53 for instructions on saving and copying flight plans. Yes, you may file your flight plan as /G if your GNS 530 is a certified A1 or A2 installation. If you are flying en route, you may fly /G with an expired database only after you have verified all route waypoints.
  • Page 203 Cannot be set for final approach course or published holding patterns Whenever OBS mode is active, the GNS 530 allows you to select the desired course to/from a waypoint using the HSI (much like a VOR) and display a to/from flag for the active-to waypoint. If an external course input is not available, you may select the OBS course on-screen, via a “Select OBS Course”...
  • Page 204 The GNS 530 will only sequence flight plan waypoints when automatic sequencing is enabled (i.e., no “OBS” or “SUSP” annunciation directly above the OBS key). For automatic sequencing to occur, you must also cross the “bisector” of the turn you are navigating. The bisector is a perpen- dicular line between two flight plan legs which crosses through the waypoint common to both legs.
  • Page 205 3) The To/From indicator on the HSI (or CDI) will flip momentarily to indicate that you have crossed the midpoint of the turn. For more information on waypoint alerts and turn advisories, see Section 5. The GNS 530 will begin a smooth CDI scale transition from the 5.0 nm Approach (enroute mode) to the 1.0 nm (terminal mode) scale 30 nm from the destination...
  • Page 206 Procedures Page by highlighting “Activate Approach?” and then pressing ENT. The GNS 530 will provide navigation along the desired course to the waypoint and rejoin the approach in sequence from that point on. See page 58 for information on activating a specific flight plan leg.
  • Page 207 Contrast............151 Active frequency ..........20 AUX group ............9 Controlled airspace ........32 Addresses, GARMIN ........i AUX page group ......8-9, 129-154 Copying flight plans ....47, 50, 52-53 Airport approach page ....9, 86, 94-95 Aviation data (on map) ......33-34 Course to steer (CTS) ......
  • Page 208 Appendix E Crossfill ......28, 51, 53, 131, 136 Distance measurements .........35 Cursor knobs ........... 1-2, 6 DME arcs ..........69-71 Index Customer service ..........iv Dual unit ............28 Duplicate waypoints ........88 Data fields . 27, 28, 31, 35-36, 39, 53, 146, 152 Database subscriptions ......
  • Page 209 Appendix E Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) .... 27, 188 Index Key & Knob Functions ....... 1-3 Missed approaches......42, 65, 199 MSG (message) key ...... 3, 5, 177-184 Land data (on map) ........34 Land data page ..........5 NAV (navigation) page group ... 8-9, 25-41 Loading an approach .......
  • Page 210 Appendix E Index Satellite status page ..... 5, 9, 25 39-41 Packing list ............. iii Scheduler ..........131, 135 Page groups ..... 8-9, 25, 86, 111, 129 Selecting a destination ........42 Panning, Map ..........31 Selecting approaches ......54, 59, 62 Pointer, Target ..........
  • Page 211 Weather display ........... 162 VLOC flip-flop key ..1, 12, 85, 116, 124-126 Tracking aircraft with Skywatch ....163 Web site, GARMIN .......... i VLOC frequency ..........7 Traffic advisory (TA) ....166, 169, 173 Wind vector (on map) ........34 VLOC tuning ..........
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