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Apollo 360 GPS Receiver
User's Guide
II Morrow Inc.
2345 Turner Road S.E.
Salem, Oregon 97309
February 1997
P/N 560-0123-01B

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  • Page 1 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver User’s Guide II Morrow Inc. 2345 Turner Road S.E. Salem, Oregon 97309 February 1997 P/N 560-0123-01B...
  • Page 2 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written consent of II Morrow Inc. II Morrow is a trademark of II Morrow Inc. Apollo is a registered trademarkof II Morrow Inc.

  • Page 3: Ordering Information

    Original Release October 1996 Revision 01 A February 1997 Revision 01 B Notice regarding 8-channel receiver added to page 3-6 Ordering Information To receive additional copies of this publication, order part #560-0123, Apollo 360 GPS User’s Guide. P/N 560-0123-01 B...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Sections 2 and 3 impart a good understanding of unit operation, although it is recommended that a more thorough knowledge of how to use the Apollo 360 is gained before using it as a navigation aid. Here is a brief summary of information presented in each section and appendix.
  • Page 5 Appendix A glossary of navigation and GPS terms Appendix A listing of map datums included with the Apollo 360 Appendix A tutorial containing instructions on how to “fly” the Apollo 360 GPS receiver using the built-in simulator Appendix...
  • Page 6 Our staff of service technicians is available to assist you with any operational difficulties you may experience or to Factory answer questions about your Apollo 360. Contact the factory anytime from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Pacific time Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
  • Page 7 About This Manual Caution The Apollo 360 is a powerful navigation tool, but you should never rely solely on any one piece of navigation equipment. It is important to maintain a constant awareness of the navigation picture by using all appropriate resources.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Table of Contents Section Introduction to GPS Navigation Overview ....... . 1-1 GPS System Accuracy.

  • Page 9: Subject Page

    Resuming a Route..... . 4-22 Route “Direct To”..... . 4-22 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Subject...
  • Page 10 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Section Menu Function Options The Main Menu ......5-3 Changing Menu Option Settings ... 5-3 Return to Nav .
  • Page 11 Glossary of Navigation Terms Map Datums Tutorial Troubleshooting Contacting the Factory..... . D-3 Features viii Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...

  • Page 12: Introduction To Gps Navigation

    The Apollo 360 receives this data stream and processes the information to determine which satellites are “visible” to the receiver’s antenna. With this determination made, the...

  • Page 13: Summary

    Summary Unlike navigation aids providing a position fix with data from land-based sources, the Apollo 360 can provide an accurate position fix over land or sea anywhere in the world. The unit includes an extensive database of useful waypoint information and allows you to create up to 2,000 “customized”...
  • Page 14 Goto and nearest New waypoint Waypoint information As you set up and navigate a course with the Apollo 360, you will typically use several of these operating functions. During the trip, you will use the navigation function most of the time to monitor your progress. To most effectively use the Apollo 360, become well acquainted with each operating function.

  • Page 15: The Operating Functions

    Introduction to the Apollo 360 Function Each of the operating functions is easily accessible from Keys the front panel by using the function keys. Remember, the navigation function is always active -pressing a key is not necessary to enable it.

  • Page 16: Menu Function

    Use this function to access a menu of options that modify Function the way navigation information shows on the display. In this way, you may customize the Apollo 360 to best suit your navigation requirements. The menu function also controls many other important ways the unit operates.
  • Page 17 See “Screen Controls” in Section 5 for details on adjusting the screen. Display Your new Apollo 360 GPS has a space-age anti-glare film Care and that has been applied to the display screen. This is the same Cleaning film that is used on the NASA Space Shuttle windows.
  • Page 18 Control The control knobs switch the Apollo 360 on and off, select Knobs menu options and make changes. The control knobs consist of the power knob at the upper left corner of the front panel and the concentric rotary knobs at the lower right corner of the front panel.
  • Page 19 You must enter a seed position and the current time before you navigate with the Apollo 360. This process is required only once, and greatly speeds the otherwise slow receiver process of tracking available GPS satellites.
  • Page 20 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Information you view on the display while using the Display Apollo 360 shows one page or “screen” at a time. Many of Screens the operating functions can show more than one screen of information. When more than one screen of information is...
  • Page 21 Introduction to the Apollo 360 Navigation The Apollo 360 shows one of eight screens while you use Function the navigation function. Each screen contains useful Screens information. After the startup screen appears on the display, the unit shows the GPS signal screen, allowing you to verify good signal reception from available satellites.

  • Page 22: Navigation Function

    Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Menu The menu function contains options that control many Function ways the Apollo 360 operates and lets you customize the Screen navigation function to suit your preference. The menu function screen is a main menu with options selected by turning the LARGE knob to move the arrow cursor up or down the list.
  • Page 23 Controls either of the two serial ports for interface with external devices User Wpt Mgmt - Controls editing or deletion of waypoints you have entered in the Apollo 360’s memory System Info 1 - Enables showing of unit serial number and current hardware and software versions on the display...
  • Page 24 30 of the waypoints nearest to your present position and the location of each waypoint relative to your present position. You can assign any of these waypoints as a destination by pressing the ENT key. P/N 560-0123-01 Introduction to the Apollo 360 2-11...
  • Page 25 Introduction to the Apollo 360 Section 3 contains more information about assigning a destination waypoint. Navigation to an assigned waypoint is not interrupted while using either of these functions unless you assign a new destination waypoint. This screen shows information about waypoints you create Waypoint using the new waypoint function.
  • Page 26 LARGE knob to scroll through additional screens. Once you have become familiar with using the Apollo 360 to navigate, you will find that switching between operating Summary functions is fast and easy and that you will do this often while navigating a trip.

  • Page 27: Menu Function

    NEAREST INFO Backlight The next section explains how to start up the Apollo 360, enter the seed position and current time, and assign a destination waypoint. Once these tasks are completed, the unit is ready to use to navigate a trip.

  • Page 28: The Power Knob

    GPS satellites, enter a seed position, and assign a destination waypoint. This section shows you how to quickly start the Apollo 360 and check for proper operation. It is necessary to enter a seed position and the current time the first time you switch the unit on.

  • Page 29: The Main Menu

    Getting Started Entering The first time the Apollo 360 is switched on, it must locate a Seed satellites in the sky to acquire signals before determining Position a position fix. This is a complex process involving lengthy mathematical operations and, without a seed position and the current time and date, can take 30 minutes or more to complete.
  • Page 30 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 5. Set the current date. 6. Set local time. (Or enter UTC time and skip step 7 below.) 7. Set the difference between local time and UTC time. P/N 560-0123-01 B Use the SMALL knob to change values.
  • Page 31 The values you set are entered and the main menu returns to the display. “Return To Nav” is selected. 9. Press the once again. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 Subtract Hours (where DST applies)

  • Page 32: Gps Signal Strength Screen

    The question mark symbol (?) is highlighted, indicating that information on the display relates to all visible satellites. The Apollo 360 requires signals from at least four satellites to calculate a 3D position fix (lat/lon and GPS altitude).

  • Page 33: Checking Each Satellite

    8-channel GPS receiver instead of the 6-channel receiver used in earlier units. The 8-channel Apollo 360 GPS units provide performace that is equal to or better than the 6-channel models. However, the Satellite Tracking Page will only show tracking status of the satellites assigned to channels 1 through 6.

  • Page 34: Entering A Destination Waypoint

    Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Entering With a seed position and the current time and date set, the Apollo 360 is ready to begin navigating a trip. Prepare for Destination trip navigation by entering a destination waypoint. Waypoint P r e s s t h e GOTO/NRST key.
  • Page 35 Getting Started 3. Make sure correct waypoint is selected. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Hints For airport waypoints, turn the LARGE knob to move the highlight on the screen down to the second line containing the city name. You can select characters in this line, too.

  • Page 36: Summary

    Summary With the seed position and current time entered, and the destination waypoint showing on the display, the Apollo 360 is ready to use to help you navigate. Before you fly, remember to check GPS satellite signal strength and verify the type of position fix the unit is providing based on visible satellites above you.
  • Page 37 Getting Started Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Notes: 3-10 P/N 560-0123-01 B...
  • Page 38 Even though you may not be actively navigating, you will be able to gain valuable familiarity with the unit. When you become comfortable operating the unit, you may wish to “fly” the Apollo 360 using the built-in simulator. Follow the tutorial instructions in Appendix C.
  • Page 39 GPS altitude is not available 3D FIX: the position fix is calculated based on signals from four or more satellites, and GPS altitude is available The total number of operational or “good” GPS satellites in orbit Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 40 The GPS receiver’s current track status for each visible satellite Current The Apollo 360 helps you navigate by informing you of Messages important events or conditions while you fly. When an Screen important event or condition occurs, an alert message shows on the display to inform you.
  • Page 41 Navigating a Trip Excessive course deviation* Loss of position fix Low memory back-up battery Expiration of countdown time Manual magnetic variation alert Magnetic variation compensation limitation Simulated flight warning Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...

  • Page 42: Current Messages Screen

    Apollo 360 GPS Receiver When you see one of these alerts on the display, follow the instruction shown to clear it. Clearing the alert removes it from the display. The screen shown before the alert appeared returns to the display.
  • Page 43 Moving One of the most attractive features of the Apollo 360 is its Map/Nav ability to show your navigation progress graphically Window against a “moving map”...
  • Page 44 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Using the moving map screen, you can easily track your navigation progress as the aircraft travels over or near waypoints beneath you. The moving map/nav window screen shows this information in the box at the right side...
  • Page 45 Zooming in close to airport waypoints enables you to see your orientation in relation to available runways. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 46 “AUTO” shows as the map scale. Using auto zoom frees you from manually adjusting the map scale as you view the moving map screens. The Apollo 360 has the ability to store up to 20 reversible Route trip plans or “routes” in memory. Each route can consist of...
  • Page 47 Searching An important feature of the Apollo 360 is its ability to locate waypoints closest to your position as you fly. Should Nearest you have to land the aircraft quickly, you can use this...
  • Page 48 The “Declutter Maps” option is explained in Section 5. Creating The Apollo 360 allows you to create up to 2,000 of your Waypoints own waypoints, each with a name you choose. As you...
  • Page 49 Section 5. Getting Use the waypoint information function anytime to get Waypoint information on waypoints in the Apollo 360’s memory, Information including waypoints you have created. A complete listing of available information is included in Section 6, that explains the built-in waypoint database.
  • Page 50 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Destination Press the INFO key to activate the waypoint information Waypoint function. Information The waypoint information screen introduced in Section 2 shows on the display with information about the current destination waypoint. Turn the LARGE knob to scroll through additional screens of information about the waypoint.
  • Page 51 When the highlight has moved to the desired waypoint, press the INFO key to get information about the waypoint. This feature makes it fast and convenient to get information about any waypoint near your flight path while you navigate. 4-14 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 52 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating The ability of the Apollo 360 to store multiple leg flight Multiple plans is very useful. Once you set up a route, you can Leg Trips navigate the plan in forward or reverse. You can also edit...
  • Page 53 When you finish with the first route, you can immediately create another. The screen shows route 02, empty and ready for insertion of waypoints. To create a new route, select “EDIT” and proceed as with creation of route 01. 4-16 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 54 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Changing a Route You can change any waypoint along a route. Select the Waypoint route to change from the route screen. If you have several routes created, press the ENT key while “NXT RTE” is highlighted to page through the routes. When the correct route shows on the display, select “EDIT”...
  • Page 55 Each time a change is made, “INS” is highlighted to allow insertion of another waypoint. When all desired waypoints are inserted into the route, move highlight to “DONE” and press the ENT key to complete route editing. 4-18 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 56 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Deleting To delete waypoints from a route, scroll through the route Route screen pages to select the route that you wish to delete Waypoints waypoints. Then, select “EDIT” as if creating a route. Use the LARGE knob to move the marker arrow to the waypoint you wish to delete.
  • Page 57 After a route is started (route “ON”), you can view other routes or edit them. From any route screen, you can quickly return to the active route by pressing and holding the ENT key. 4-20 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 58 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Stopping While flying a route, you may wish to deviate temporarily from your intended flight plan. You may then want to Holding a resume travel on this route. You can “hold” the route to do Route this.
  • Page 59 GOTO/NRST key. Press the ENT key to enter the waypoint as the destination. The route screen shows “direct” status to the waypoint. You can now navigate directly to the desired destination waypoint, bypassing previous waypoints in the route. 4-22 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...

  • Page 60: Menu Function Options

    The menu options allow you to customize the Apollo 360 to best suit your navigation requirements. The menu function also controls many other important ways the unit operates. A list of menu option default settings (those in effect when the unit is first switched on) for each option is included at the back of this section.

  • Page 61: Declutter Maps

    Controls the two serial ports for interface with external devices User Wpt Mgmt Controls editing or deletion of waypoints you have entered in the Apollo 360’s memory System Info 1 Enables viewing of unit serial number and current hardware and software version information...
  • Page 62 Use the information in this section to explore each option and understand how it affects the operation of the Apollo 360. This section can also serve as a reference for later use to refresh your memory about options you may use infrequently.
  • Page 63 LARGE knob to select a different option. Operation This option sets the Apollo 360 operation mode and selects Mode the map datum the unit uses while you navigate. Select either the “aviation” or “simulator” operation mode.
  • Page 64 Place and local times as Section 3 describes. It is necessary to enter the time and place the first time the Apollo 360 is switched on. It is also necessary to enter this information if the unit is switched off and moved a distance of several hundred miles or more.
  • Page 65 Setups the moving map screens. Select whether or not the Apollo 360 should show a route path or airspaces in the vicinity. With route path “ON,” a line representing your intended flight path shows on the moving map screens to aid you in navigating to your destination.
  • Page 66 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver When airspaces are “ON,” airspace boundaries show on the moving map screens. “ORIENT UP” allows you to select orientation of the moving maps, with the top of the screen representing current track, desired track, or true north.
  • Page 67 You can select the track point storage strategy. Select “FOREVER” to continuously store points, starting again and writing over existing points when memory becomes full, or select “UNTIL FULL” to stop storing points when memory becomes full. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Note P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 68 This option controls whether or not and when the Apollo Alerts 360 should alert you of arrival at a destination. If you choose “YES” for the alert message, the arrival alert will show on the display to advise you of arrival at a destination waypoint.
  • Page 69 CDI Scale This option controls operation of the course deviation alert and allows you to set the CDI scale units to your preference. 5-10 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 70 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver If you choose “YES” for the alert message, the course deviation alert will show on the display advising you when course deviation exceeds CDI scale maximum value left or right. You can also select the CDI scale maximum course deviation left or right.
  • Page 71 It is not necessary to disable automatic magnetic variation as you travel north or south to high latitude regions. Count- The Apollo 360 includes a countdown timer. Use this down option to count elapsed time from as long as 60 minutes. Time Enter a “TOTAL TIME”...
  • Page 72 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The countdown timer can run “in the background” while you navigate and will not interfere with unit operation. An alert message shows on the display when the countdown time has expired. Display This option controls the way navigation units of measure Units show on the display.
  • Page 73 Menu Function Options Serial The Apollo 360 is equipped with 2 serial data ports for Outputs communication with external serial devices. This option controls the function of each port. Using this option with appropriate electrical connections, you can: Connect the Apollo 360 to your personal computer to...
  • Page 74 It is important to manage user waypoints wisely. With the capacity to store up to 2,000 user waypoints in memory, the Apollo 360 can hold an immense amount of information. When you edit, use intuitive identifiers for waypoints you have created. This will help you find waypoints more easily when you need to navigate to them.
  • Page 75 When you are finished, press the MENU key to return to the main menu. System This option shows your Apollo 360 serial number and Info 1 hardware and software version information. You will need this information and the information shown on the System Info 2 screen if you contact the factory about the unit.
  • Page 76 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Default The Apollo 360 is shipped from the factory with menu Settings options set as shown here. Note that where a range exits for a setting, the upper and lower boundaries are shown with the default setting shown as bold.

  • Page 77: Default Settings

    Time Display Units Distance: Serial Outputs 1: User Wpt Mgmt System Info 1 No default System Info 2 No default 5-18 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Description Default Distance: .1 - - 9.9 nm Alert Message: Dist. Buffer: - 100 nm...

  • Page 78: Arpt Waypoints

    Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Section 6 The Waypoint Database Database The Apollo 360 provides an extensive built-in database of Structure waypoint information to aid the navigator. Waypoints in the database are divided into 5 categories by type. This category structure allows you to more easily...

  • Page 79: Vor Waypoints

    IFR capability (an “R” at the frequency indicates that Radar service is available on this frequency.) Landing fee VOR Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat/lon coordinates DME available Class (high/low/terminal) Weather broadcasts Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...

  • Page 80: Ndb Waypoints

    Apollo 360 GPS Receiver NDB Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Operating frequency Lat/lon coordinates DME available Class (high/low/terminal) INT Waypoint Information Country Bearing and distance from present position Bearing from present position Lat/lon coordinates P/N 560-0123-01 The Waypoint Database...

  • Page 81: User Waypoints

    The Waypoint Database USER Waypoint Information Bearing and distance from present position Distance from present position Lat/lon coordinates Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...

  • Page 82: Glossary Of Navigation Terms

    Appendix A Glossary of Navigation Terms Altitude (GPS ALT): Altitude, as calculated by the Apollo 360, based upon a mathematical model of the earth’s surface curvature. A substantial difference between this altitude value and altitude referenced to sea level may exist.
  • Page 83 Database: A collection of data structured in such a way as to allow quick and convenient access to any particular record or records. The Apollo 360 contains a built-in database of waypoints and waypoint information. Users may add waypoints to this database.
  • Page 84 These degrees must be added to or subtracted from the true course to get the magnetic course. (Easterly variations are deducted, and westerly variations are added.) The Apollo 360 automatically sets P/N 560-0123-01 Glossary of Navigation Terms...
  • Page 85 3 is considered good, greater than 7 is considered poor. Radial: Any of the 360 magnetic courses from a VOR or similar navigational aid, beginning at the navigational aid and proceeding outward in a straight line.
  • Page 86 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Selective Availability (SA): The degradation of accuracy of GPS position fix data by the United States Department of Defense for civilian use. Statute Mile: A distance measurement equal to 5,280 feet or 0.87 of a nautical mile.
  • Page 87 Glossary of Navigation Terms Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Notes P/N 560-0123-01...

  • Page 88: Map Datums

    Map Datums This appendix shows a list of the GPS map datums used with the Apollo 360. Each map datum represents a mathematical model of the earth used for the purpose of establishing precision in charting various areas of the earth.
  • Page 89 Old Egyptian Old Hawaiian Oman Ordered Survey Great Britain 1936 Airy Pitcairn Astro 1967 Quatar National Qurmoq Schwarzeck South America 1969 Timbalai Tokyo Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Datum Name Ellipsoid (Model) International International International International International Everest Everest Airy Modified...
  • Page 90 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Zanderij WGS-1972 WGS-1984 P/N 560-0123-01 Datum Name Map Datums Ellipsoid (Model) International WGS-72 WGS-84...
  • Page 91 Map Datums Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 92 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Map Datums P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 93 Map Datums Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 94 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Map Datums Notes P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 95 During the tutorial, you will use many of the Apollo 360’s features as you would during an actual trip. All operating functions are available while you use the simulator. Each will work the same way when you actually navigate later.
  • Page 96 6 . S e t y o u r G r o u n d Speed. 7. A message warns you against navigating while using the Flight Simulator. Press ENT to continue. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver How to Do This t h e P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 97 It may be helpful to first navigate direct to a destination before setting up a route to travel. Originating The Apollo 360’s simulator uses your present position as the Trip the point of origin for the trip unless you have already used the unit to navigate a route.
  • Page 98 5. Press the ENT key to assign the waypoint as the destination. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...

  • Page 99: Present Position Screen

    Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating Turn the LARGE knob to scroll through the navigation the Trip screens. Notice the GPS signal screen. No received signals are shown while you use the simulator. Notice the present position screen. Your track shows directly on course with no deviation from the bearing to the destination.

  • Page 100: Bearing/Range/Ground Speed Screen

    Change the map scale to “AUTO” to enable the auto zoom feature. Auto zoom shows your destination on the screen and keeps it in view as you navigate your course. The map scale changes automatically to a smaller scale as you approach the destination. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 101 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver If the screen seems cluttered with waypoint names as you use the larger map scales or auto zoom, use the Declutter Maps menu option to “declutter” the map and remove unnecessary names. Set “IDENTS ON MAPS?” to “NO.” Notice that the small symbols representing waypoint locations are not removed from the screen.
  • Page 102 Select a map scale that presents at least several waypoints around you, or use auto zoom. Press the ENT key several times and watch the highlight move from waypoint to waypoint on the screen. Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 103 INFO key. You can get information about any waypoint in the Apollo 360’s built-in database. Follow steps 1 through 4 in “Assigning a Waypoint” earlier. With the desired waypoint name showing on the display, press the INFO key.
  • Page 104 Similarly, set the Time Buffer item to the desired travel time (at your present speed) from the airspace where you wish to be alerted. Press the ENT key to return to the main menu. C-10 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 105 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The Apollo 360 can also alert you with a message on the display as you approach your destination. This feature should also be enabled for the purpose of this tutorial. Select the Arrival Alerts option from the main menu.
  • Page 106 When you do this, the heading changes and the unit navigates to the new destination. You can stop travel at any time by adjusting ground speed to 0. C-12 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Note P/N 560-0123-01...

  • Page 107: The Route Screen

    Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Setting The Apollo 360 can store up to 20 routes or multiple leg Up a trips of up to 30 waypoints each. After you create a route, Route you can edit it to add or change waypoints anytime. You can also delete waypoints from existing routes.
  • Page 108 2 will show on screen at a time. C-14 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver With the highlight on the first character of the waypoint name, turn the LARGE knob one detent to the left to search the database of waypoints one by one if necessary to find the waypoint you desire.
  • Page 109 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 8 . W h e n y o u f i n i s h inserting waypoints in t h e r o u t e , s e l e c t “DONE” and press the ENT key.
  • Page 110 With “NORMAL” selected, press the ENT key. The route screen shows on the display with the message “ROUTE 01 IS ON” at the top of the screen. The bearing and range to the waypoint are below the waypoint designators. C-16 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 111 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Navigating With the route started, set the ground speed to a realistic a Route rate of travel. Use the instructions presented earlier in this tutorial. Route navigation is underway. During route navigation, the arrow marker on the route screen always points to the current “To”...
  • Page 112 2. Select “HOLD” and press the ENT key. Th e r o u t e screen shows the route is “HOLDING.” 3. Select “RESUME” to resume navigating the route. C-18 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver How to Do This P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 113 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver You can fly to other waypoints on the same route and later resume the route continuing from the waypoint you left earlier. You may wish to abandon the route entirely and fly to a waypoint not on the route list. You can do this quickly as described in “Assigning a Destination Waypoint”...
  • Page 114 When the desired name shows on the line, press the ENT key. 6. Select “DONE” and press the ENT key. C-20 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver How to Do This t h e P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 115 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Changing To change a waypoint in a route, begin by editing the route as you did to insert a waypoint. Waypoint 1 Choose the route to c h a n g e . Y o u c a n...
  • Page 116 4. Select “DEL” to delete the wa ypoint and press the ENT key. 5. Select “DONE” and press the ENT key. C-22 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver How to Do This P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 117 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Track The Apollo 360 can store a record of your trip navigation Point progress in memory. The record consists of a series of track History points, each containing your position at the time the point was stored. You can store up to 2,000 track points. Track point storage can be activated or deactivated any time you navigate.
  • Page 118 C-24 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver The “DISTANCE” setting records points at the distance interval you select. Similarly, the “TIME” setting records points at the interval of time you select.
  • Page 119 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver 6. With the track point history screen items properly set, press the ENT key to begin recording. P/N 560-0123-01 Hint Select the “DISTANCE” storage method if you prefer to leave track point recording “ON” most of the time. Using this storage...
  • Page 120 Tutorial Navigating The Apollo 360 can help you select and navigate to to a waypoints near your present position. This feature could Nearest be valuable if you had to land the aircraft quickly. For the Waypoint purpose of this tutorial, imagine that the weather conditions were becoming worse and you wish to land immediately.
  • Page 121 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Conclusion This tutorial has explored many of the Apollo 360’s features. If you feel comfortable using the unit, switch it off and then back on to cancel the simulator. The unit is ready for actual navigation. If you need more time to become comfortable operating the Apollo 360, repeat this tutorial.
  • Page 122 Tutorial Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Notes: C-28 P/N 560-0123-01...
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  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Appendix D Troubleshooting This appendix contains information to troubleshoot the Apollo 360 when improper operation is observed. The table below lists possible problems you could encounter while operating the unit. Examine the possible causes of the problem and take the action listed to correct the trouble.
  • Page 125 Position fix seems inaccurate Displays wrong bearing and track values Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Possible Cause(s) Change in Adjust display viewing angle or backlight (use ambient light backlight key) or conditions in adjust display contrast...
  • Page 126 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Problem Airspace boundaries missing from moving map screens Line representing route path on moving map screens is missing Waypoint identifiers missing on moving map screens Contacting If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your dealer or the factory weekdays from 8:00 A.M.
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Notes P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 128 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Appendix E Features The Apollo 360 is a powerful and versatile navigation instrument designed with the latest technology to offer you unprecedented ease in navigating your aircraft. The unit includes: A graphic LCD display with adjustable contrast and...
  • Page 129 Features A built-in low battery alert to advise you when memory backup battery requires replacement (not user replaceable) Personal computer interface capability (using optional kit) to help you manage the internal waypoint database Apollo 360 GPS Receiver P/N 560-0123-01...
  • Page 130 Apollo 360 GPS Receiver Limited Warranty 1. Scope of Limited Warranty II Morrow warrants to the original consumer purchaser only that II Morrow products will be free of defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use, for the periods described below.

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