Garmin GNS 430 Pilot's Manual & Reference page 12

TAKEOFF TOUR
Power On
The welcome page appears when the
GNS 430 is turned on. During the time this
screen is displayed, the GNS 430 performs a
self-test to ensure proper operation.
The database confirmation page shows the
effective and expiration dates of the Jeppesen
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database on the NavData Card.
The Garmin GNS 430 provides you accurate navigational data and communication
capability, along with non-precision and precision approach certifi cation in the IFR
environment. The Takeoff Tour is designed to familiarize you with the operation of the
GNS 430 — including powering up the unit, changing frequencies, entering data, per-
forming a simple direct-to, selecting IFR procedures and provides a limited introduction
to using fl ight plans. In addition, this section briefl y covers the default navigation, map
and frequency pages available as part of the NAV page group. These pages will be used
for most of your in-fl ight navigation.
The Takeoff Tour assumes that the unit and antennas have been properly installed
and you have not changed any of the GNS 430's default settings. If you have changed any
of the factory default settings (position format, units of measure, selectable fi elds, etc.),
the pictures shown here may not exactly match what you see on your GNS 430. Prior to
using your GNS 430 for the fi rst time, we recommend that you taxi to a location that is
well away from buildings and other aircraft so the unit can collect satellite data without
interruption.
Powering up the GNS 430
The GNS 430's power and COM volume are controlled using the k (power/ volume)
knob at the top left corner of the unit. Rotating it clockwise will turn unit power on and
increase the COM radio volume. After turning the unit on, a
welcome page will be displayed while the unit performs a self test, followed by the the
land data page.
The database confi rmation page will appear next, which shows the current database
information on the NavData card (with the valid operating dates, cycle number and
database type indicated). The database is updated every 28 days, and must be current for
approved instrument approach operations. Information on database subscriptions is avail-
able inside your GNS 430 package.
To acknowledge the database information, press the E key.