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Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the express written consent of UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. II Morrow, UPS Aviation Technologies, and Apollo are trademarks of UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. © 2001 by UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Page 3 The Apollo GX-series sets a precedent that will be the standard to which all other avionics will be compared. The Apollo GX50 is a full-featured GPS receiver that is IFR-certified for non-precision approach. The GX55 GPS receiver is IFR-certified for en route...
Page 4: Ordering Information
January 1998 June 1998 January 1999 March 1999 July 2001 Ordering Information To receive additional copies of the Apollo GX50/55/60/65 manuals order the following part numbers: User’s Guide Approach User’s Guide Insert GX60/65 Comm User’s Guide Insert User’s Guide Binder (1") User’s Guide Binder (3/4”)
Page 5: Important Notice
Installations of TSO C-129a authorized Apollo GX50/60’s and TSO-C-129 authorized GX55’s may be approved for supplemental navigation only. The Apollo GX50, GX55, or GX60 may be used as the primary navigation data display, however, other means of navigation appropriate to the intended route of flight must be installed and operational.
Page 6 Conventions SMALL concentric rotary knobs used to look at or change information on the display. When only the is shown next to an example, turn the LARGE concentric rotary knobs used to look at or change information on the display. The shows both of the concentric knobs.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..........1-1 Apollo GX Features ....... . . 1-1 Display .
Page 8 Table of Contents Range (Rge) ........3-4 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance Off Track.
Page 9 Approach GPSS Operation ......3-38 GPSS Rules ........3-38 Tuned Station.
Page 10 Table of Contents Fly Direct To A US Grid ......4-30 Create a User Waypoint By Basic Grid ....4-30 Fly Direct To A Basic Grid.
Page 11 Delete Plan........6-18 Hold .
Page 12 Table of Contents Encoding Altimeter ........7-20 Air Data Info.
Page 13 Manually Selecting a Flight plan Leg ....9-19 Flight Plan Waypoint Sequencing ..... . . 9-20 Procedure Turns.
Page 14 About the Flight Simulator ......12-1 Removing and Replacing the Apollo GX....12-2 Starting the Flight Simulation .
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction This guide describes the operation of the Apollo GX line of products. The GX50 and GX55 are GPS receivers. The GX60/65 models combine the GPS receiver with a VHF comm radio in a single package. Apollo GX Features The Apollo GX products are high performance GPS products with a high resolution moving map display configured in a 2 inch high by 6.25 inch wide...
Page 16: Display
The GX55 is TSO-C129 Class A2 authorized for IFR en route and terminal operation. GX50 The Apollo GX50 GPS receiver possesses all of the performance features of the GX55, plus more. The GX50 is TSO-C129a Class A1 authorized for IFR non-precision approach operation.
Page 17: External Annunciators
SMALL hard keys, and “smart” keys. Power Knob The knob on the top right side of the Apollo GX controls power on/off. Rotate the knob clockwise (CW) past the detent to turn the power on. Rotate the knob fully counterclockwise to turn the power off.
Page 18: Keys
Introduction Keys There are two types of keys that allow you access to the functions in your Apollo GX: permanent “hard” keys and displayed “smart” keys. Seven back lighted permanent keys are used to reach the functions or perform other operations of the Apollo GX. The “smart”...
Page 19 Active ENTER and Standby frequencies. “Smart” Keys The Apollo GX uses “smart” keys to provide custom controls for specialized functions. Five small unlabeled keys are located below the display. The labels appear on the display and can change to give extra controls for the active function, such as in the MAP function.
Page 20: Smart Keys
Introduction SYS (System Mode) Press the System mode is used to make system level adjustments and modify Nav function displays. SKIP (Start-Up Option) Press the SKIP bypass the start-up tests. This is for emergencies as the IFR tests must be completed to allow IFR flight. The Moving Map function uses several “smart”...
Page 21 Waypoint SCAN Key When the SCAN SCAN Moving Map display, turning the move between the nearest airports. You can then press to view information about that airport. In an INFO emergency press to the highlighted airport. Press the return the LARGE Map Setup Keys The Map Setup page displays three “smart”...
Page 22 Introduction Communicati The Recall (RCL), Monitor (MON), Memorize ons Radio (MEM), and Mode Smart the GX60/65 after the Keys (GX60/65) COM (GX60/65) Press the radio functions. Flip/Flop (GX60/65) Press the < > (left-most) and standby (right-most) frequency while in the Com function. You may use an optional external FLIP/FLOP control.
Page 23: Apollo Gx Features
Apollo GX Features Navigation Features 30 Reversible Flight Plans of up to 20 Legs with Automatic Sequencing 500 User-Defined Waypoints Nav Displays Lat/Lon Bearing and Distance Ground Speed and Track Angle Desired Track and Distance Internal CDI Display 160 pixel wide by 80 pixel high electroluminescent display with...
Page 24 Apollo GX Features Electrical Input voltage 10 VDC to 40 VDC, reverse polarity protected Input current (GPS navigation input) 500 mA typical, 750 mA max at 13.75 VDC 250 mA typical, 375 mA max at 27.5 VDC Input current (comm input - GX60/65 only) 270 mA typical, 2A max at 13.75 VDC, receive...
Page 25: Serial Interface
Two microphone inputs 12 watt audio amplifier Apollo GX Features -20ºC to +55ºC -55ºC to +85ºC 2ºC per minute 95% at 50ºC for 6 hrs (2 day 55,000 feet Not required (not available in all databases) 1-11...
Page 26 Apollo GX Features VHF Comm Receiver Performance Specifications (GX60/65) Class D Frequency range - 118.000 to 136.975 MHz, 760 channels Sensitivity 1 microvolt (2 microvolt hard) for 6 dB S+N/N 30% modulation at 1000 Hz Selectivity <6 dB variation at ±22 kHz...
Page 27: Getting Started
Getting Started This section explains how to get started using your Apollo GX. Information in this section explains how · Select a waypoint · Store waypoints · Find a Nearest Waypoint · Fly Direct-To a waypoint · Create a flight plan ·...
Page 28: Sorting Waypoints By Selected Characters
Getting Started 2. The Waypoint Type will flash. Turn the knob to choose the Waypoint Type (Airport, VOR, NDB, INT, or USER). AIRPORT HIO PORTLAND city 3. Turn the character) to either the identifier or the city/facility name. Turn the character and show waypoints starting with that character.
Page 29: Looking At All Waypoints In A Database
3. In this case we’ll keep the “A” as the second character. Turn the character and then turn the an “L.” AIRPORT 09C KALAMAZOO city dup MI USA 4. Now, press the “KALAMAZOO” flashes. AIRPORT 09C KALAMAZOO city dup MI USA 5.
Page 30: Duplicate Identifier, City, Or Facility Names
Getting Started Duplicate Identifier, City, or Facility Names While performing Waypoint Identifier selection, you may see the word “dup” on the bottom line. This means that there is more than one waypoint for the displayed city or facility name. The same technique described above can be used to search for duplicate city and facility names.
Page 31 Storing a Your Apollo GX can store up to 500 user-defined Waypoint waypoints in the USER database. The waypoint can be created by providing a Lat/Lon position or by a Radial and Distance from a reference waypoint. Then, you can give your waypoint a name and even include a runway length.
Page 32 For instance, if you press NRST you want to insert a waypoint into a flight plan, PDX will show first. key, your Apollo GX will NRST key. The Nearest Waypoint NRST AIRPORT knob to view the different...
Page 33 Waypoint Selection techniques described on page 1 to choose a waypoint. 3. After selecting the desired waypoint, press Your Apollo GX will now switch to the Navigation ENTER function and show information based on a direct route from your present position to the Direct-To destination waypoint.
Page 34 Getting Started Create a You can create up to 30 flight plans with up to 20 legs Flight Plan each. A flight plan name can have up to eight characters using upper case letters, numbers, or a space. 1. Press Create a New Flight Plan page.
Page 35 5. The first flight plan leg page will be displayed. Press ______ to ______ 1 Press SEL to Edit Leg 6. The Ins? prompt will flash. Press take you to the waypoint database. Use the SMALL ENTER Waypoint section starting on page 1. Press after selecting a waypoint.
Page 36: Using The Moving Map
Getting Started Using the The Moving Map gives you a graphic presentation of Moving Map your flight progress. You can select the type of waypoint displayed, a route line, ATC ring, airspace setup, type of airspace displayed, and map orientation. See the Moving Map section on page 1 for more details.
Page 37 Getting Started Knob SMALL Turn Knob LARGE Turn Knob LARGE Turn Knob LARGE Turn Knob LARGE Turn 2-11...
Page 38 Getting Started Knob LARGE Turn Knob LARGE Turn Knob SMALL Turn Knob SMALL Knob LARGE Turn 2-12 Knob Knob LARGE Knob Knob Turn Knob LARGE Turn Turn LARGE Turn LARGE Turn LARGE Turn...
Page 39: Nav Home Page
When you finish using other functions and return to the navigation function, the last navigation display used is shown. About the While you navigate, the Apollo GX gives you Navigation information in the Navigation function displays. The Function...
Page 40: Autonav
Navigation Basics North TAE = Difference between Track and Desired Track Bearing = Direction to waypoint Course = Desired Track between specific waypoints Desired Track = Course direction Track = Direction the aircraft is going Heading = Direction the aircraft is pointed Distance Off Track or Cross Track Deviation...
Page 41: Relative Bearing Indicator
Near 1 to PPos Brg 010½ 39.7nm· Nav Pages The Apollo GX provides a wide variety of navigation information. This information is provided on a number of displays that you can view by turning the knob. Some displays have a diamond in the LARGE lower right corner;...
Page 42: Estimated Time En Route (Ete)
Navigation Basics Estimated Time En Route (Ete) ETE is to the current TO (destination) waypoint from your present position based on the current ground speed. The units shown are in hours and minutes, 00:00 to 99:59, and in seconds when less than one hour is displayed.
Page 43: Course Deviation Indicator (Cdi) And Distance Off Track
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance Off Track The triangle symbol ( shows your position relative to being on-course. When the bar graph is to the right of the triangle, you must fly right to return on-course. In the example below, the bar graph indicates you are off-course to the right.
Page 44: To/From Indicator
Navigation Basics If the GPS sensor is not sending a valid position, or the current TO waypoint is blank, the CDI will display “—Nav Flagged—”. TO/FROM Indicator The triangle symbol is also used as a TO-FROM indicator. When the triangle is facing up, you are on the “TO”...
Page 45: Track (Trk) Angle
resolution, 100.0 to 999.9 km at 0.1 km resolution, and 1000 to 9999 km at 1 km resolution. See page 6 for details on changing units of measurement. Track (Trk) Angle Track Angle is the angle of your actual direction of travel.
Page 46: Minimum Safe Altitude (Msa)
Navigation Basics ete aSLE 0.006 Ft01:23 Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) MSA is calculated by taking the Maximum Elevation Figure (MEF) from the sectional chart grid that corresponds to your current position. In areas below 3,000 feet, 1,000 feet is added. In areas above 3,000 feet, 2,000 feet is added.
Page 47: Flight Time
database coverage area. In the example shown above, the MESA for the present position of the aircraft would be 16,800 ft. The mountainous terrain would add a 2,000 ft. buffer to the 14,800 ft. Maximum Elevation figure indicated from the sectional chart. Flight Time Flight Time shows the elapsed time in hours and minutes (00:00 to 99:59) from departure.
Page 48: Nearest Waypoint & Airspace Search
Navigation Basics airport types you select, such as: runway length, lighting, and surface type. Press Nearest waypoint for more information about that waypoint. Starting Nearest Waypoint & Airspace Search 1. Press the NRST display the waypoint type or options: Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT), User (USER), Choose Reference Waypoint, Runway Limits, and Special Use Airspace.
Page 49 2. The waypoint type will flash. Turn the to choose Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT) or User waypoint type. PORTLAND facil 3. Turn the LARGE name. The first character of the identifier will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to select the next character to LARGE change.
Page 50 Navigation Basics Setting Runway Limits for Nearest Waypoints Narrow the type of airports that you will accept by choosing the runway length, lighting, and surface type. The Runway Limits selection also controls the airports that are displayed in the Map function. 1.
Page 51 4. Turn the type to flash. Turn the the Hard, Soft, or Water surface types. Soft refers to grass, dirt, or gravel runways. Choices include: Hard, Hard/Soft, and Hard/Soft/Water. Runway Limits HARD/SOFT Ft:3500 Lit:Yes 5. Press ENTER ENTER to disable selection and to ignore any changes you have selected.
Page 52 Navigation Basics 1. Press the INFO airspace. Values for ceiling and floor may be any number of positive feet less than 100,000. Values may also be Unlimited, Ground, FL (Flight Level, followed by a number such as 050), Unknown, or NOTAM.
Page 53: Altitude Assist (Vnav)
In the Nav function, turn the Altitude Assist page. The diamond in the corner notes that turning the Altitude, Auto Descent, End Altitude, and Hold Altitude, and Buffer values. Altitude Assist Local Altimeter Setting 29.92" · Setting the Local Altimeter Value 1.
Page 54 Navigation Basics Setting Hold Altitude and Buffer The Hold Altitude is an altitude where you want to remain. The Buffer is the tolerance or range in altitude that you can move in vertically before a warning message is generated. Buffer 1.
Page 55 Navigation Basics Auto Descent The Auto Descent feature allows you to input a desired End Altitude, an Offset Distance from a desired Auto Descent Waypoint from the Active flight plan, a desired Feet per Minute Descent rate, and an expected Ground speed. It then automatically calculates the distance remaining in your Active flight plan to the desired Auto Descent Waypoint and, based on the calculated glide path angle, your present...
Page 56 Set up your Auto-Descent by selecting: · Distance from destination waypoint (0 - 99 nm) or Offset Distance · Ending altitude (-1,500 - 50,000’ in 50’ steps) · Descent rate (100 - 5,000’/min in 10’/min steps) · Estimated ground speed (50 - 600 kts) 1.
Page 57 Navigation Basics Parallel Track This function allows you to create a parallel course Offset offset to the left or right from your current flight plan from 0.1 to 20.0 nm. You must have FROM and TO waypoints defined. Parallel Track cannot be activated if you set a course using Direct-To.
Page 58: Parallel Track Offset
Navigation Basics 1. In the Nav function, turn the display Parallel Track. Parallel Track Offset: Standby RIGHT 12.4nm 2. Press available: Use or Standby. If Parallel Track is in use, “Standby” will flash. If Parallel Track is on Standby, “Use?” will flash. If the direction and ENTER distance values are what you want, press you want to change the direction or distance, turn...
Page 59: Gps Position
5. Turn the Press ENTER activate Parallel Track. A “p” will appear next to ENTER the waypoint identifier to indicate that Parallel Track is in use. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will state that Parallel Track is in use.
Page 60: Countdown Timer
Navigation Basics Countdown The Countdown Timer allows you to set a timer that Timer will alert you when it expires with a flashing MSG annunciator. The maximum time is 99:59:59 (hours, minutes, seconds). The default time on power up is the previous time that was entered.
Page 61: Arc Assist
Arc Assist The Arc Assist function will help you to navigate along an arc. In the GX50/60, Arc Assist will help you fly approaches with DME Arcs. Arc Assist can be used as a user-defined arc to avoid special use airspaces, or for conducting aerial searches using increasingly larger circles.
Page 62 By gradually increasing the arc distance each time you pass a specific radial, you can expand the search area. The Arc Assist feature of the Apollo GX can make this much easier. 3-24 .
Page 63: Waypoint Distance Page
Waypoint This page shows the cumulative distance from your Distance Page current position to each waypoint in the active flight plan starting with the active leg. Turn the knob to view the next set of waypoints in your active flight plan. The waypoint type is shown to the left of the identifier.
Page 64: From/To/Next Waypoint
Navigation Basics From/To/Next The FROM/TO/NEXT Waypoint allows you to Waypoint view and/or edit a three waypoint mini-flight plan, or view two legs of your flight plan, while within the Nav function. These waypoints are like a three waypoint window into your Active Flight Plan. Changes to the FROM/TO/NEXT page change the Active Flight Plan, and vice versa.
Page 65 2. Press to start editing. Turn the select the FROM (first) waypoint position. Turn knob, if necessary, so the flashing SMALL selection shows “Ins?” (Insert). Press ENTER From Ins? ______ Next ______ 3. The Waypoint Type will flash. Choose the Waypoint Type with the AIRPORT APALACHIOCOLA...
Page 66 Navigation Basics 6. Turn the to the next character. Turn the select the desired character. Continue to select the needed characters. AIRPORT EUGENE city 7. Press ENTER ENTER waypoint. From EUG Next ______ B - Set the TO Waypoint 1. Press LARGE Press ENTER...
Page 67 C - Set the NEXT Waypoint 1. Press and move to the NEXT waypoint with knob. The insert (Ins?) choice will LARGE flash. Press ENTER waypoint as you did for the FROM and TO waypoints. ENTER From EUG Next Ins? 2.
Page 68: Placing The To Waypoint On Hold
Navigation Basics 3. Turn the you want to do. The flashing selection will ask you to choose between Ins (Insert), Chg (Change), or ENTER Del (Delete). The TO waypoint can also be placed on Hold. Press editing option. When a waypoint is deleted, its position will be replaced by dashes.
Page 69 Using Pressing the Direct-To position as the FROM location. When using the Direct-To function, the FROM waypoint identifier is overwritten with the word “Direct.” If you remove the Direct-To position with the Del? option, the old FROM waypoint is returned to that position. If you edit the FROM position, Direct-To navigation will be replaced by the new entered waypoint.
Page 70: Direct-To Operation
Navigation Basics Direct-To Operation 1. Press the flash. AIRPORT PORTLAND city 2. Select the new destination (TO) waypoint using SMALL AIRPORT MC MINNVILLE city 3. Press ENTER ENTER Direct-To The following three examples provide some of the Examples more common ways that you can use the powerful Direct-To function.
Page 71: Enter A New Waypoint Into A Flight Plan
1. You flew to the right to avoid a storm cloud and your CDI tells you to fly left, but you still have the same TO waypoint. Press current TO waypoint is displayed and the Waypoint Type will flash. AIRPORT SLE SALEM city 2.
Page 72 Navigation Basics 1. While on the first leg of your active flight plan, you find out that you need to make another stop on the way but you don’t want to change the rest of your plan. Press plan, turn the 1** 345°...
Page 73: Direct-To Obs
SL30 at the same time. Rotating the control on your HSI/CDI will update the OBS Desired Track on your Apollo GX. You can override the HSI/CDI input to your Apollo GX by using the concentric knobs of the GX as described below. 1. Press DIRECT-TO Desired Track value will flash.
Page 74: Turn Anticipation
That is, if the two waypoints are too close, turn anticipation will not be shown. Turn anticipation curves are only drawn when the turn is greater than 5°. If the turn is greater than 120°, the Apollo GX will generate a step turn message prior to the waypoint. 3-36 when the choices are selected.
Page 75: Wind And Turn Anticipation
Standard GPSS Operation Operating your Apollo GX with an autopilot is simple: 1) Select a waypoint or flight plan in the Apollo GX. 2) Select GPSS mode on the autopilot or on the HDG/GPSS selector switch (see your autopilot operating instructions).
Page 76: Approach Gpss Operation
You are not executing Missed Approach procedures Autopilot Information · Horizontal bank output from the Apollo GX to the autopilot is limited to 30° or less · Turn rate is 3°/sec at speeds less than 250 kts Turn rate is 1.5°/sec at speeds greater than 250 kts...
Page 77: Tuned Station
VOR identifier, frequency, the distance from your present position, and your ground speed are shown on the Apollo GX display. The Apollo GX will send Distance, Speed, and Time to waypoint information to the SL30. If no frequency is found, or two or more are found, within 200 nm, no information will be displayed.
Page 78: Tuning To A Localizer
When the connected SL30 is tuned to a Localizer frequency, the SL30 sends the decoded Localizer identifier to the Apollo GX. The Apollo GX searches its LOC-DME database for an identifier match. If the Localizer is found to be a co-located LOC-DME, the...
Page 79: Full Screen Map
Moving Map Functions Press the and view the progress of your flight on a graphic display. Your present position, nearby waypoints, and special user-selectable. Three main pages are available in the Moving Map function: full screen map, split screen with map and Nav info, Search & Rescue (SAR) when selected, and map setups.
Page 80: Controls
Moving Map Functions Special Use TO Waypoint Airspace Identifier Sector Route Line Waypoint Location Symbol Map Scale Waypoint Identifier Controls LARGE function and selects waypoints when scanning. The knob changes the map scale. SMALL Waypoint Type Keys The smart keys select the display of the waypoint types.
Page 81: Map And Nav Info
Map scale choices in nautical miles are: 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 250, and auto. The auto selection automatically adjusts the map scale so the “TO”...
Page 82: Map Setup
Moving Map Functions Special Use Airspace Route Line Your Present Position Cross Track Error Distance & Direction Map Setup The map setup function allows you to select the route line, map orientation, waypoint types that will be displayed, airspace type, and special use airspaces, as well as what airspace alerts will appear when an airspace is penetrated.
Page 83: Map Orient
2. Turn the SMALL 3. Press when you made your selection, or ENTER ENTER turn the LARGE Map Orient The Map Orient selection allows you to choose how the top of the map display is oriented. North Up - The display is oriented so that vertical lines on the map are aligned with magnetic north.
Page 84: Map Reference
Moving Map Functions Map Reference The Map Reference selection allows you to choose either the Destination Waypoint (Dest) or your current position with an airplane icon (Plane) as the center point of the Moving Map display. 1. In the Map function, turn the the Map Setup page.
Page 85 Waypoints that are in an active flight plan will show up on the moving map even if its waypoint type is set as “Off.” 1. In the Map function, turn the the Map Setup page. Turn the Identifier & Waypoint Type page. Press editing the waypoint types.
Page 86: Track History
Moving Map Functions Track History Your Apollo GX can store a record of its progress in memory that will be shown on the display. The Track History is shown as a series of points on the display following the path of the plane icon. Track history may be recorded by time or by distance at a selected interval.
Page 87 Trk History:Off Save By:Distance Interval:0.5 2. Turn the SMALL 3. Turn the LARGE knob to choose Distance or Time. SMALL 4. Turn the LARGE knob to choose the Interval value. If you SMALL chose to Save By Distance, select a distance between 0.1 and 10.0 nm.
Page 88: Airspace Setup
Moving Map Functions Airspace Setup The Airspace Setup selections allows you to turn Airspace notification (Alerts) or map display of Airspaces On or Off, select the distance and time buffers for airspace alerts, turn ATC rings On or Off, and to choose the Airspace types that will be used. Airspace alerts will not be given during an approach.
Page 89: Airspace Buffers
Airspace Buffers Three values may be adjusted for Airspace Buffers for determining CLOSE information: distance, elevation, and time. CLOSE distance may be from 0 to 99 nm at one nm intervals. Altitude values are from 0 to 9900 feet in 100 foot intervals. Time values are from 0 to 20 minutes in one minute intervals.
Page 90: Atc Ring Selection
Moving Map Functions ATC Ring Selection When this choice is turned ON, a 5 nm radius artificial “ATC Ring” is drawn on the Map display around airports that have a control tower. From the Map Setup page, turn the to reach the ATC Ring selection page. 1.
Page 91 The Outer selection refers to the outline of the outside ring extended from the ground on up. Selecting Outer will be useful to VFR pilots who wish to avoid all airspaces. The sector selection refers to the outside edges of the sector from the ground on up unless you have altitude 3-dimensional information.
Page 92: Search And Rescue
Moving Map Functions Search and When activated, the Search and Rescue (SAR) feature Rescue allows a simplified, automated method of performing search patterns. The search patterns supported include parallel line, creeping line, and expanding square. A line showing the route of the pattern may also be displayed on the screen of your GX.
Page 93: Grid Line Display
Grid Line Display While viewing the Search and Rescue (SAR) map page, you can choose how the grid lines are displayed. Press the smart key to change the Grid line view. Grid line selection options are slightly different for the two grid types, US and Basic.
Page 94: Basic Grid Type
Moving Map Functions Basic Grid Type GRD – No grid lines GRD 1 – 60 minute grid lines GRD 2 – 30 minute grid lines GRD 3 – 15 minute grid lines Search and Rescue Map Setup Page The SAR Map Setup page provides selection of SAR Map (Off/On), Grid Type (US/Basic), and the Position (area of operation).
Page 95 4. Turn the LARGE knob to choose the position information. If you selected the US Grid type, choose the desired sectional name with the smart key. See the following Sectional Aeronautical Chart Grids table for the location nearest you operation. For the Basic Grid type, select the Position quadrant (NW, SW, NE, or SE) with the knob or the...
Page 96: Set The Sar Position (Basic Grid Type)
Moving Map Functions Set the SAR Position (Basic Grid Type) 1. If you selected the Basic Grid Type, you need to set the SAR Position. From the SAR Map Setup page turn the Position page. The SAR Position page only appears when the Basic Grid Type is selected.
Page 97: Moving Map Functions
Sectional Aeronautical Chart Grids Chart Ident North Grid Limit Seattle 49°00N Great Falls 49°00N Billings 49°00N Twin Cities 49°00N Green Bay 48°15N Lake Huron 48°00N Montreal 48°00N Halifax 48°00N Klamath Falls 44°30N Salt Lake City 44°30N Cheyenne 44°30N Omaha 44°30N Chicago 44°00N Detroit...
Page 98: Selecting A Pattern
Moving Map Functions Selecting A Pattern Three pattern types provide you with the ability to perform a search that best suits your needs. The three types include Parallel Line, Creeping Line, and Expanding Square. 1. While viewing the SAR Map page, press the (Pattern) smart key.
Page 99: Parallel Line Search Pattern
Parallel Line Search Pattern The Parallel Line search pattern selection allows you to create a search pattern along parallel lines based on an established grid. Start Point · Select grid · Set spacing · Set direction · Activate pattern 1. While viewing the SAR Map page, press the smart key.
Page 100 Moving Map Functions 4. Use the desired Grid. 5. Turn the SMALL spacing. You may select between 0.2 and 9.9 nm. 6. Turn the option. Turn the Direction of Travel. You may select N/S or E/W. 7. Press ENTER ENTER ENTER 8.
Page 101: Creeping Line Search Pattern
Creeping Line Search Pattern The Creeping Line search pattern is similar to the Parallel Line Search. The starting point is any selected waypoint, rather than a designated grid based on aeronautical sectionals. The creeping line search pattern will straddle the center of your flight path. You may select the following options: ·...
Page 102 Moving Map Functions 3. Press “INS?” (insert) or “CHG?” (change). Press to start editing the Starting Waypoint selection. ENTER Start: Ins? Spacing Direction :000· 4. Choose a waypoint using normal selection ENTER methods. Then, press 5. The Spacing option will flash. Turn the knob to select the desired pattern spacing.
Page 103 9. Select the Leg Length. Press Leg Length. Turn the Length. You may select between 1.0 and 9.9 nm. Leg Length:5.0 Start:RIGHT Side 10. Turn the Turn the selection sets the side for the start of the search pattern. Center of Search Path Right Side Leg Length:8.0 Start:RIGHT Side...
Page 104: Expanding Square Search Pattern
Moving Map Functions Expanding Square Search Pattern The Expanding Square search pattern is similar to the Creeping Line Search. Rather than parallel lines, an expanding square is radiated from the Starting Waypoint according to the spacing between lines and at an angle selected for the Direction of Travel. You may select the following options: ·...
Page 105 3. Press . The Starting Waypoint field will flash “INS?” (insert) or “CHG?” (change). Press to start editing the Starting Waypoint selection. ENTER Start: Ins? Spacing Direction :000 4. Choose a waypoint using normal selection methods. Then, press ENTER 5. Turn the LARGE knob to select the desired pattern SMALL...
Page 106: Mark A Position
Moving Map Functions Mark A Position When viewing the SAR Map page you may save a User waypoint to Mark a location of interest. Pressing (Marker) smart key saves a User waypoint at the present position of the aircraft when you save the waypoint.
Page 107: Create A User Waypoint By Us Grid
Create A User Waypoint By US Grid This feature allows you to set a US Grid coordinate, such as the corner of a grid, as a User waypoint so you can fly Direct-To the starting point in a grid for flying a search pattern.
Page 108: Fly Direct To A Us Grid
Moving Map Functions Fly Direct To A US Grid After creating a User waypoint for a US Grid, you can fly Direct-To, or set a flight plan to, the starting corner of that grid to begin a search pattern. 1. Press DIRECT-TO the User waypoint type, if necessary.
Page 109 If you want to fly to the Bravo-Charlie 3 corner of the 45°N and 123°W grid, you would define the corner as a USER waypoint with the name “53BC3.” The SAR position is set to 40°N and 120°W. º The “5” comes from the 5° added to 40°N. The next number, “3”, comes from the 3°...
Page 110: Fly Direct To A Basic Grid
3. Press ENTER 4. Navigate to the selected grid. Setting Up A Search Pattern The process for setting up your Apollo GX for a Search and Rescue operation include: · Turn Route Line On (See page 4) ·...
Page 111: Waypoint Database
Waypoint Database Waypoint The Apollo GX provides an extensive built-in Information database of waypoint information to aid the navigator. Waypoints in the database are divided into 5 categories. This structure allows you to easily select a waypoint as a destination, search for waypoint information, search for nearest waypoints, or insert waypoints into a flight plan.
Page 112 Waypoint Database · Sunrise/Sunset times · Waypoint comment VOR Waypoint Information · Identifier, name, state, & country · Radial and distance from the VOR · Bearing and distance from present position · · Operating frequency · Lat/Lon coordinates · Sunrise/Sunset time ·...
Page 113 · Lat/Lon coordinates · Sunrise/sunset time · Waypoint comment USER Waypoint Information · Name/Identifier (User entered) · Lat/Lon coordinates (User entered) · Runway Length (User entered) · Bearing and distance from present position · · Sunrise/sunset time · Waypoint comment Getting You can access the Waypoint database by either Information...
Page 114 Waypoint Database 3. Turn the waypoint name. The character will flash. Turn the SMALL AIRPORT EVERETT city 4. Turn the to the next character. Turn the select the desired character. Continue to select the needed characters. PORTLAND city 5. You can also select the waypoint by the facility name.
Page 115: Getting Information About A Waypoint
9. Press ENTER ENTER INFO Airport Info The Apollo GX database holds the most needed Pages information about each waypoint. The Airport information is described below. Similar information is available for each waypoint type. This information is shown after selecting the waypoint and pressing...
Page 116 Waypoint Database Bearing & distance from present position Turn the Distance from your present position. An arrow shows the Relative Bearing to the waypoint from your present position. ppos Bearing Distance Airport frequencies Turn the frequencies for the waypoint. In the GX60/65, the center three smart keys indicate the available frequencies.
Page 117 Fuel Availability Turn the SMALL Available Fuel: Turn the SMALL and location. If the waypoint is an airport, the runway map will be shown. You can change the map scale by pressing again to disable map scaling. TO Waypoint Identifier Runway Numbers Map Scale...
Page 118 Waypoint Database Approach Info (GX50/60 only) Turn the approach. Lat/Lon Position Turn the SMALL Sunrise/Sunset Time Turn the time for the waypoint in UTC time. You can change the day and month to view alternate times by pressing and then using the Press ENTER 07 Nov utc time...
Page 119: Create User Waypoint By Lat/Lon
Create User The Apollo GX allows you to create up to 500 of your Waypoint by own waypoints to the waypoint database. You can Lat/Lon create a waypoint based on a Lat/Lon or using a radial and distance from another waypoint. The starting Lat/Lon coordinates are your present position You can also add the runway length.
Page 120: Create User Waypoint By Radial/Distance
Waypoint Database 4. Press ENTER ENTER waypoint information. HOME 44°24.29N Rwlen 122°51.52W 3000’ Create User A User waypoint may also be created where its Waypoint by position is referenced by a Radial and Distance from Radial/Distance another waypoint. 1. Press the the “Create User Wpt By Rad/Dis”...
Page 121 knobs to choose the identifier. After the SMALL reference waypoint name is chosen, press ENTER Ref Wpt: SLE 000.0° 000.0nm 5. The first character of the radial will flash. Now select the needed characters for the Radial and Distance. Turn the characters.
Page 122 Waypoint Database Update User Update the Lat/Lon coordinates of an existing User Wpt with waypoint to your present position. You may also Present Pos change the name and other info for the waypoint. 1. Press the 2. Turn the Waypoint” page. Press ENTER Update User Wpt 3.
Page 123: Modify User Waypoint
3. Press ENTER ENTER Turn the Find Wpt to Del CABIN Press ENT 4. When the waypoint to delete is displayed, press ENTER ENTER Modify User Waypoint 1. Press the “Modify User Wpt” page, and then press Modify User Wpt Press ENT ENTER 2.
Page 124 Waypoint Database 5. Turn the character. Continue using the change characters and the ENTER the desired character. After the correct characters are chosen, press Creating You may add comments to up to 200 waypoints. The Waypoint comments are added while viewing the Info for any Comments waypoint.
Page 125 Deleting You may delete any of the waypoint comments that Waypoint you have created. Comments 1. Press and then turn the “Delete Waypoint Comment” page. Delete Waypoint Comment: 5 used Press ENT 2. Press ENTER ENTER first waypoint comment page will show the waypoint identifier, waypoint type, and a portion of the comment.
Page 126: Update User Waypoint
Waypoint Database Update User The Update User Waypoint function allows you to Waypoint change the position of an existing User waypoint to your present position. 1. In the Database function, turn the “Update User Wpt With Ppos.” Then, press ENTER ENTER Update Usert Wpt Press ENTER...
Page 127: Flight Plan Functions
Flight Plan Functions Flight plans are specific routes between waypoints you may store in the Apollo GX memory. This information is used to calculate useful flight statistics. The Flight Plan function allows you to have up to 30 stored flight plans. Each flight plan may have up to 20 legs.
Page 128: Flight Plan Pages
Flight Plan Functions Flight Plan pages. The active leg is the default page you will see when pressing *Active* Dest Wpt: PDT Active 2. Turn the a flight plan. Two asterisks indicate the active leg. 1** 353° 48.0nm arpt Active Flight Plan The first plan in the Flight Plan function is the Active plan and is noted by the name *Active* with asterisks.
Page 129 1. Press the key. Turn the the “Create a New Flightplan” page. Press SEL to Create a New Flight Plan 2. Press . The first character will flash. Turn the knob to select the first flight plan name SMALL character. R_______ Enter a New Plan Name...
Page 130 Flight Plan Functions 7. Press prompt will flash. Press waypoint. ENTER Ins? ____ 8. Turn the Turn the Turn the the waypoint identifier. AIRPORT EAGLE city 9. Turn the to the next character position. Turn the knob to select the next name character. AIRPORT EUGENE city...
Page 131 See the Flight Plan Options description on page 14 . Flight Plan The Apollo GX will automatically sequence from one Sequencing leg to the next as you fly past each waypoint. A line that evenly divides (bisects) the angle between the two legs determines when the flight plan sequences to the next leg.
Page 132 Flight Plan Functions Flight Plan Two types of information are available within flight plan legs: waypoint and flight information. Pressing Information will provide information about the destination INFO waypoint. Information about the ETA, ETE, Ground Speed, and Fuel is also available for each leg by selecting which option you like to view in the leg display.
Page 133 Estimated Time of Arrival is for the displayed TO waypoint and requires an actual ground speed of more than 5 knots. If there is no valid ETA for the leg, dashes will replace the value. to SLE 353° 48.0nm ETA 17:36 ETA? ETA? is the same as ETA, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation.
Page 134 Flight Plan Functions no valid ETE for the leg, dashes will replace the value. ETE? ETE? is the same as ETE, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation. See Estimated Ground Speed on page 16 for more details. Leg ETE? 00:24 Fuel To? Fuel shows the amount of fuel required to get from...
Page 135 Direct-To If the leg page displayed is the currently active leg of the Active flight plan, and a Direct-To waypoint has been entered, the From waypoint will say “Direct.” The leg just prior to the currently active leg displays the leg as if the “Direct” waypoint did not exist. After sequencing, the “Direct”...
Page 136: Flight Plan Editing
Flight Plan Functions Leg 2 Present Position WPT2 Leg 1 WPT1 (Departure WPT) Flight Plan You can alter any of the information you entered into Editing the flight plans. The editing options include: Chg?, Ins?, and Del? · Chg? - An existing waypoint can be changed if at least one valid waypoint exists in the database.
Page 137 Changing Existing Flight Plan Legs 1. In the Flight Plan function, turn the to a flight plan and then use the display the leg of the plan that you want to edit. to TTD 070° 23.0nm arpt 2. Press . The FROM waypoint will flash with the Chg? prompt.
Page 138: Deleting A Waypoint
Flight Plan Functions 2. Press Ins? prompt. Turn the the waypoint you want changed. arpt 3. If another option was last used, turn the knob to choose Ins?. arpt 4. Press ENTER ENTER select the desired waypoint. AIRPORT PORTLAND city 5.
Page 139 2. Press Chg? prompt. Turn the waypoint you want changed. arpt 3. Turn the arpt 4. Press ENTER ENTER plan leg will shift back to replace the deleted leg, i.e. after deleting leg 3, leg 4 will then become leg 3. arpt Before Deleting Leg Leg 3...
Page 140: Activate
Flight Plan Functions Flight Plan In the Flight Plan function you may make changes to Options a flight plan. 1. In the Flight Plan function turn the a flight plan name page. 2. Press the available functions. 3. Press ENTER ENTER Activate Pressing...
Page 141: Rev Activate
Rev Activate Pressing when the “Rev Activate” option is ENTER displayed copies the selected flight plan to the active plan in reverse waypoint order and starts it at leg 1. Route 2 259nm Dest: Wpt: PDT Rev Activate? Reactivate Press when the “Reactivate”...
Page 142: Copy Plan
Flight Plan Functions Copy Plan Pressing displayed allows you to copy any existing plan into the current plan, overwriting all of the current plan’s waypoints. You may choose the active or any inactive flight plan. 1. While viewing the desired flight plan, press then turn the option.
Page 143: Clear Waypoints
Clear Waypoints Pressing will delete all waypoints in the ENTER selected flight plan. The plan name will remain. Route 2 259nm Dest: Wpt: PDT Clear Wpts? Reverse Flight Plan Pressing when the “Reverse” option is ENTER displayed reverses all the waypoints in the current flight plan.
Page 144: Delete Plan
Flight Plan Functions plan or “Fuel To Uses Est Gr Speed” when the current flight plan is an inactive, stored flight plan. Delete Plan Pressing ENTER displayed deletes the current flight plan. The display returns to the previous flight plan’s name (or first) page.
Page 145: Holding Patterns (Gx50/60)
3. Press ENTER ENTER Waypoint sequencing will be inhibited on the current leg. Pressing *Active* Dest: Wpt: PDT Holding Holding Patterns (GX50/60) A holding pattern is operationally the same as a procedure turn except that you usually intend to make repeated crossings of the waypoint on a specific inbound course.
Page 146 Flight Plan Functions selected inbound course and through the waypoint. The CDI will indicate “fly-left” if the aircraft is to the right of the desired track with reference to the selected inbound course. The CDI will indicate “fly-right” if the aircraft is to the left of the desired track with reference to the selected inbound course.
Page 147: Continue
with 020° inbound selected as the “OBS” course to UBG. "TO" Side If sequencing is enabled on the "TO" side of a line perpendicular to the destination waypoint, the flightplan will sequence to the "NEXT" waypoint when you cross the line. Continue The Continue option is available for the Active flight plan when the flight plan status is Holding (waypoint...
Page 148: Load Approach (Gx50/60 Only)
Flight Plan Functions 3. Press ENTER ENTER Waypoint sequencing will be enabled. *Active* Dest: Wpt: PDT Active Load Approach (GX50/60 Only) This option is available for the Active flight plan when a datacard with approach information is inserted into the GX50/60. Press available approaches for the destination airport.
Page 149: Flight Plan Comments
Enable Approach (GX50/60 Only) This option is available on the Flight Plan home page when an approach is already loaded, but not enabled, and you are within approximately 30 nm of the destination airport. Press approach. *Active* 56.1nm Dest Wpt: PDX Enable Approach? Disable Approach (GX50/60 Only) This option is available on the Flight Plan home page...
Page 150 Flight Plan Functions 1. While viewing the desired flight plan, press INFO Turn the Waypoint Comment 3. Press character. 4. Turn the to the next character position. Turn the knob to select the next comment character. GOOD RESTAURANT 5. After selecting the waypoint comment, press ENTER ENTER Saving an...
Page 151 2. Press and then use the knobs to enter a new plan name. After entering the name, press ENTER PLAN 9__ Enter a New Plan Name ENTER 3. Press ENTER ENTER twice to return to the Inactive Flight Plan name page.
Page 152 Flight Plan Functions An old navigation method 1. While holding your watch horizontal, point the hour hand at the sun. 2. Halfway between the hour hand and 12:00 is south. Don’t always depend on this method, but it is kind of fun.
Page 153: System Functions
System Functions Pressing the functions. After pressing the knob to view the available functions: Navigation Info, System Info, Position Sensors, Misc Sensors, and Comm Info (GX60/65 only). Press viewing the desired System function. Press Turn LARGE Knob Navigation System Info Info Navigation The Navigation Information function allows to make...
Page 154: Navigation Mode Programmable And Autonav Pages
System Functions 1. While viewing the Autonav Time page, press Autonav Time: 4 Seconds/Page 2. Turn the Autonav Time: 7 Seconds/Page 3. Press ENTER ENTER 4. Press ENTER again to stop Autonav scrolling. ENTER Navigation Mode Programmable and Autonav Pages This function allows you to customize both the look of the programmable basic navigation pages and the selection of pages used in the Autonav function.
Page 155 4. Press to activate editing. The first Nav field will flash. ete SLE 2.00 Dtk 353 48.0nm 5. Turn the SMALL information to be displayed in that field. GroundSp 100 kts 2.00 “¼¼ Dtk 353 48.0nm 6. Turn the LARGE edit.
Page 156: Selecting Autonav Pages
System Functions Selecting Autonav Pages 1. While you are viewing a Nav page information page, press ENTER See page 5 for a listing of Nav Page choices. 2. You will be prompted to decide if you want to include this page in the Autonav scrolling. Turn SMALL Nav Page 4 in Autonav Pages?
Page 157 Nav Page Choices The following displays are available when customizing your Nav displays. Page references are shown in parentheses. Ete aUAO 02:27 Eta aUAO 00:02 Eta aCVO 00:22 Ft00:04 Trk 318 357 1.74 Â¥¨ 00:00 UTC --:-- to Descent ____’Above Hold EnrtSafeA 7700’...
Page 158: Setting Units Of Measurement
System Functions Setting Units of Measurement Nav displays that show distance may be selected to show either nautical miles, statute miles, or kilometers. 1. In the Navigation section of the System function, turn the Pages. Nav Mode Display Programmable and Autonav Pages ·...
Page 159: Magnetic Variation
Magnetic Variation Automatic or Manual Magnetic Variation can be set in this page. Automatic is the default setting on power-up, unless the database is invalid. Manually set Magnetic Variation to 0° to orient your navigation to True North. 1. In the Navigation section of the System function, turn the LARGE page and then press...
Page 160: Flight Timer Trigger
System Functions Flight Timer Trigger The following procedure is used to edit the flight timer trigger speed. The flight timer may be set to start at power-up, or when the ground speed exceeds from 10 to 500 knots. The default (factory) setting is 60 knots.
Page 161 The default setting for the Direct-To Entry is May Clear. The Apollo GX retains the last Direct-To Entry Option setting when it is powered up. 1. In the Navigation section of the System function,...
Page 162: Cdi Scaling
System Functions CDI Scaling The CDI Scaling option allows you to select manual or automatic full scale deflection of the internal CDI. Manual full scale deflection options include: 0.30 nm, 1.00 nm, and 5.00 nm. Automatic scaling will use 5.00 nm as the setting.
Page 163: System Information
System The System Information area provides the following Information pages: Software and Database Version, Display test, Owner Info, and Date and Time, . Turn LARGE Knob Date SW Ver & Fuel & Time Serial No. Measure Database GPS Sensor Comm Radio (GX60/65 Only) Date and Time 1.
Page 164: Software Version
8. After completing your entries, press ENTER Software Version The Software Version function provides version information about the Apollo software, serial number, database, GPS sensor, display software. 1. In the System Information section of the System function, turn the Version page.
Page 165: Fuel Measure Units (Gx50/60 Only)
2. Turn the SMALL Database Version page. Americas DB Expires mm/dd/yy Version: 3. Turn the SMALL Software Version page. GPS Sensor SW Version PN:123456789 Fuel Measure Units (GX50/60 Only) The GX50/60 allows you to choose the units of measure for your fuel displays. Fuel units may be displayed as US Gallons (USG), Imperial Gallons (IMG), Liters (L), Pounds (LBS), or Kilos (KGS).
Page 166: Barometric Measure Units (Gx50/60 Only)
To Test Display Press ENTER Display Brightness The display brightness of your Apollo GX is automatically controlled by a photocell and set to provide good viewing for ambient light conditions. At times you may want to manually control the display brightness.
Page 167: Viewing Owner Information
2. Turn the SMALL Low. Press ENTER ENTER choice is kept until you change it. Viewing Owner Information The Owner Information function allows the user to enter their Name, Address, City, Phone, and Aircraft. As a security feature, the user must enter a password to enable editing of the Owner Information.
Page 168: Editing Owner Information
Once the correct password is entered, editing is allowed until your Apollo GX is turned off. Press Password Matched Editing Enabled 4. Select the characters with the...
Page 169: Gps Sensor
5. Turn the Information page you want to edit. Press start editing. Select the characters with the knob and move to the next character to the right by turning the the information. GPS Sensor The GPS Sensor selection provides information about GPS satellite health, the GPS satellites available, information on each satellite, GPS Time, and GPS Reset.
Page 170 System Functions 3. Turn the Used for Position fixes page. SV means space vehicle, which is the same as a GPS satellite in this case. GPS SVs for Fix 28, 31, 27, 26, 19, 07, 02, 18 4. Turn the Satellite Status, Elevation, SNR, and Azimuth page.
Page 171 GPS Date and Time Page In the GPS Sensor Information function, turn the knob to view the GPS Date and Time page. SMALL This page is not shown when using the Simulator. Time (UTC) May 24, 1997 17:54:27 GPS Normal Reset Page Resetting the GPS receiver resends current time, date, and position to the GPS receiver.
Page 172: Miscellaneous Sensors
System Functions Miscellaneou The Miscellaneous Sensor section of the System s Sensors function Fuel/Air Data Sensor (F/ADS), fuel sensor, and altitude encoder when they are installed. The F/ADS includes a fuel sensor and altitude encoder. The F/ADS monitors fuel flow, air speed, outside air temperature/pressure, and magnetic heading.
Page 173: Air Data Info
Air Data Info If the Air Data Sensor is installed, the following information is available. Air Speed True Airspeed - speed of the aircraft relative to the surrounding air speed. Indicated Air Speed - Speed of the aircraft as shown on the airspeed indicator.
Page 174: Fuel Info
System Functions Wind Direction and Speed True Wind Direction, Magnetic Wind Direction, and the outside Wind Speed are displayed. Wind Dir 000°Tru Wind Dir 342°Mag Wind Spd Fuel Info An installed Fuel Data Sensor will provide the following information. Fuel Endurance ·...
Page 175: Right Engine Fuel
Right Engine Fuel · Burn rate for the right engine in fuel units per hour · Amount of fuel used by the right engine since power up Right Engine Burn 17.7usg/hr Used 11usg Left Engine Fuel · Burn rate for the leftt engine in fuel units per hour ·...
Page 176: Fuel Measure
System Functions Fuel Measure The GX50/60 allows you to choose the units of measure for your fuel displays. Fuel units may be displayed as US Gallons (USG), Imperial Gallons (IMG), Liters (L), Pounds (LBS), or Kilos (KGS). Fuel Measure US Gallons Press choose the desired units and then press ENTER...
Page 177: Message Function
Message Function Message function is responsible for warning the user of changing conditions which require immediate attention. Press the message. Press the previous function. However, if a new message occurs, pressing until all new messages have been viewed. When a new message exists, the MSG annunciator flashes on and off approximately twice per second, until either the user views the new message, or the condition causing the message goes away.
Page 178: New Messages
Message Function While any old message exists, the MSG annunciator remains steadily on at all times unless new messages arrive or all old message conditions go away. The home page in message mode is the first new message, if one exists, or the New Message Summary page if no new messages exist.
Page 179 Messages The following is a summary of the conditions that cause a message warning, and examples of the messages generated for each condition. Special Use Airspace Messages Following is a list of the types of airspace messages which can be generated. All of the airspace messages become old messages after they are viewed.
Page 180 Message Function CLOSE Altitude This condition occurs when the airspace boundary is within 500 feet, or a user-selected limit in the System function. Within 500’ of NORTON AFB Class C INSIDE This condition occurs when the plane penetrates the airspace. Inside of SAN DIEGO Class B...
Page 181 Position Error GPS Communication Failure This message appears when communications fail between the Apollo GX and the GPS engine. The message will remain if there is a real problem. You may also see this message if you press the during startup before the GPS engine was initialized, in which case there is no problem and the message will go away.
Page 182 Message Function Communications GPS HDOP Position Error When the HDOP for the GPS sensor exceeds current flight phase HDOP requirements, a warning is generated and Nav data will be flagged as invalid. The current flight phase is displayed first (either Terminal or En route).
Page 183 Set Barometer (GX50/60 Only) When an approach is enabled, you are prompted to enter the local altimeter setting. Enter Local Altimeter Setting 29.92in No Valid Altitude Input for Approach (GX50/60 Only) An approach is not valid unless an altitude value is available.
Page 184 Apollo GX and the altitude encoder. Altitude Encoder Communications Fuel/Air Data Sensor Communications Failure This message appears when communications fail between the Apollo GX and the fuel air data computer. Fuel / Air Data Communications Low Fuel This message appears when the fuel air data computer reports that remaining fuel is below the user-selected threshold value.
Page 185 Outside Hold Altitude Buffer You have gone above or below the selected Hold Altitude Buffer. Altitude Alert 500ft Above Hold Altitude Start Auto Descent Begin Descent To NOONS 500ft/min 130kts Arrival At Auto Descent Altitude Arrival At 2000ft Target Descent Altitude Arrival At The TO Waypoint The arrival message is generated when you are within 36 seconds of arrival at the current TO waypoint,...
Page 186 Message Function WPT 1 Apollo GX with F/ADS Wind Info Arrival: SLE Next DTK Desired Hdg 324° In addition to the arrival waypoint identifier, the next leg’s desired track is shown when available; otherwise, it is dashed. If wind factors (from the Fuel/Air Data Sensor) and a next waypoint are available, the desired heading is also shown on line three;...
Page 187 Holding at the TO Waypoint This form of the Arrival Alert is provided when holding at the current TO waypoint. Arrival: SLE - Holding - Next Leg is DME Arc This type of Arrival Alert is provided when the next TO waypoint is the end of a DME Arc holding at the current TO waypoint.
Page 188 Message Function DME Arc Sequence (GX50/60 Only) This form of Sequence Alert is provided when the next TO waypoint is the end of a DME Arc in a nonprecision approach. Press directly to the NAV mode DME Arc Assist page. Sequence Alert DME Next-Use ARC Assist? Enter...
Page 189 User Memory Failure This message indicates that one or more user settings were not within valid limits at power-up and needed to be reset. This message is cleared after the message is viewed. Memory Failure User Setups Have Been Reset Database Expired This message indicates that the datacard expiration date is before the current UTC date.
Page 190 Message Function Low Internal Battery Voltage This message is generated when low internal battery voltage is detected. It becomes an old message after being viewed. Battery voltage is checked every 15 seconds. This battery backs up the memory for information added by the user, such as user waypoints and stored flight plans.
Page 191: Approach Basics (Gx50/60)
At 30 nm your Apollo GX will ask if you want to enable approach, press the local altimeter setting. If you are less than 30 nm from your destination when you load an approach, you will be prompted immediately to enable it.
Page 192: Approach Transition
Approach Basics (GX50/60) Approach Transition Approach Transition operations occur after you enable approach operation. The APPRCH annunciator will turn on. The CDI sensitivity will gradually scale from 5.0 to 1.0 nm full scale per side automatically. The IAF is usually in the Approach Transition operation area. The ACTIVE annunciator will start flashing when you are within 3 nm inbound to the FAF and not on hold (sequencing suspended).
Page 193 Approach Basics (GX50/60) CAUTION The Apollo GX and the U.S. GPS Satellites use the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS-84) horizontal datum for latitudes and longitudes. Approach plate or approach procedure data must be referenced to the WGS-84 or North American Datum 1983 (NAD-83) in order to use the approach.
Page 194 Approach Basics (GX50/60)
Page 195: Approach Procedure
Approach There are three general types of Apollo GX operation: Procedure · En Route ü Load Destination Waypoint ü Load Approach Information · Approach Transition (or Approach Enabled) ü Enable approach (Method 1 or 2) ü 30 nm from Destination Airport ü...
Page 196: Load A Destination Airport
Approach Basics (GX50/60) Load Approach to Active Flight Plan Load a Destination Airport The destination must be an airport. 1. Load your flight plan. You may activate or edit an existing flight plan. Press the FLIGHT PLAN mode. If the desired flight plan is active, go to the next section “Load Approach Information.”...
Page 197: Load Approach Information
Load Approach Information 1. When a flight plan is active, press Nav function or the Moving Map to go directly to this display. In the Flight Plan function with the active flight plan displayed, press “Load Approach?” selection. *Active* 44.2nm Dest Wpt: PDX Load Approach? 2.
Page 198: Approach Transition Operation (Enabling Approach)
The Approach annunciator will be on (and the Approach) Approach Active annunciator will be off) to indicate that your Apollo GX is operating in Approach Transition. The CDI sensitivity is locked at 1.0 nm for Approach Transition. Approach Transition Operation CDI Scale = 1.0nm...
Page 199 the FAF if the approach has not yet been enabled. You will then get a message to enter the local altimeter setting. Enable Approach - Method 2 When an approach has been loaded, the aircraft is less than 30 nm from the destination airport, and the approach has not yet been enabled, pressing result in the “Enable Approach?”...
Page 200 Approach Basics (GX50/60) Initial Approach Fix (IAF) 1. Prior to the Initial Approach Fix (IAF), the MSG indicator will light to announce a Waypoint Arrival Alert. Press view the instructions to the next approach point. CDI Scale Transitions 5.0 to 1.0nm 2.
Page 201: Approach Active Operation
Approach active is always preceded by Approach Transition. As soon as you cross the FAF, the Approach Active annunciator will come on solid indicating that the Apollo GX is providing approach guidance. The active flight plan sequences and the Missed Approach Point (MAP) Sequencing is now automatically suspended and the OBS/HLD annunciator will be on.
Page 202 Approach Basics (GX50/60) Canceling the Approach will result in returning to Approach Transition operation. The Approach Active light will go out and the CDI will smoothly scale back to 1.0 nm sensitivity. Once Approach Active has been canceled by the pilot, it cannot be made active again except by again crossing the FAF inbound.
Page 203 1.0 nm full scale deflection, the active annunciator will turn off, and the OBS/HOLD annunciator will turn off. 5. Your Apollo GX will sequence to the next waypoint in the missed approach procedure (MAHP). Missed When you have reached the Missed Approach Point, Approaches you must either decide to land or not land.
Page 204 Approach Transition CDI sensitivity (from 0.3 nm to 1.0 nm full-scale). As soon as you enable sequencing, the Apollo GX will sequence to the next waypoint in the flight plan. This is the next waypoint in the published missed approach procedure.
Page 205: Canceling An Approach
OBS DTK: 151° to ROARK iaf brg 356 dtk 356 6. If you do not wish to hold or execute a procedure WPT SEQ turn at the next waypoint, press OBS/HLD sequencing at the active waypoint. You may also want to manually select a flight plan leg to intercept.
Page 206: Repeating An Approach
Approach Basics (GX50/60) leg or waypoint and navigate to try the approach again. Your flight plan remains unchanged. After an active approach has been canceled, you cannot immediately reactivate it. The approach can only be reactivated by crossing the FAF inbound, when the FAF is the active waypoint.
Page 207: Selecting A Different Approach
OBS DTK 159° UBG iaf brg 159 dtk 159 If you wish to intercept an approach leg, manually activate that leg. This is useful when receiving radar vectors back to intercept an approach leg. See “Manually Selecting a Flight Plan Leg” on page 19. Selecting a After a missed approach, you may want to select one Different...
Page 208: Direct-To
Direct-To also cancels parallel-track operations, if they are in use. Direct-To Destination Pressing waypoint that you will navigate “Direct-To.” The first character will flash as the Apollo GX is ready for you to select a waypoint to fly “Direct-To.” Direct-To OBS DTK Pressing DIRECT-TO inbound course ...
Page 209 suspends leg-sequencing at that waypoint and lights the OBS/HLD annunciator. Subsequent pressing of the waypoint selection and OBS DTK choices. Manually Approach operations often result in the need to Selecting a manually select a leg of the active flight plan. Manual Flight plan Leg leg selection will often be required when operating with Radar vectors and there is the need to intercept...
Page 210 If you manually select a leg that you have already passed, the Apollo GX will immediately sequence to the next leg. In order to keep the Apollo GX from immediately sequencing when such a leg is selected, place your flight plan on hold by pressing the OBS/HLD key prior to selecting the leg.
Page 211: Procedure Turns
When a procedure turn or course reversal is required, press OBS/HOLD OBS/HLD annunciator will light. In the cases shown in the diagram below, the Apollo GX will know when a course reversal is required and will automatically suspend sequencing. Entry at IAF Press HOLD manually.
Page 212 A special condition occurs when a procedure turn is Turn at FAF made at an IAF which is also the FAF. In this case, the Apollo GX50/60 will treat the waypoint as the IAF until sequencing is enabled when you are established inbound.
Page 213 (RAIM available, etc.). It is important for you to enable sequencing as soon after becoming established inbound as practical when you want the waypoint to become the FAF. Note Combined IAF/FAF identified by the Apollo GX as IFAF waypoint types. (IFAF) MA14 (MAP) waypoints 9-23...
Page 214: Holding Patterns
Approach Basics (GX50/60) Holding A holding pattern is operationally the same as a Patterns procedure turn except that you usually intend to make repeated crossings of the waypoint on a specific inbound course. Like the procedure turn, the steps will always be: ·...
Page 215 4. Finally, when you are ready to exit the holding WPT SEQ pattern, press OBS/HLD OBS/HLD While flying outbound, your CDI will provide reverse sensing. Holding at the FAF Holding at the FAF is different from other holding patterns. You must be inbound and have sequencing enabled to allow proper transition to Approach Active at the FAF.
Page 216 The Apollo GX automates your DME-Arc procedure. As you near the start of the DME-Arc rather than a typical arrival alert, you are prompted that the next leg is a DME-Arc and that you may use Arc Assist.
Page 217: Vector To Final
The desired track shown on an Arc Assist page is relative to the arc, not to the flight plan legs. The DME-Arc is always perpendicular to the present radial and it shows the desired track at the current radial if the aircraft was on the arc. It is the desired no-wind heading if established on the arc.
Page 218 Course Intercept Next Dtk Navigating The Apollo GX may be used to help guide you to to a DME near the start of an ILS approach by using the location of a DME as a destination waypoint. The waypoint type is labeled “LOC-DME,” which stands for the Localizer-DME pair.
Page 219: Raim
Approach Basics (GX50/60) RAIM RAIM stands for Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor. It is a way a GPS receiver can verify when the signals it is receiving from one or more of the satellites are useable. It does this by using more satellites than are required for a position solution.
Page 220 RAIM will be available at the estimated time of arrival at the destination. Your Apollo GX provides you with a RAIM prediction page. This page allows you to determine if RAIM should be available at any location and time. If it says...
Page 221 What does it mean when I get a “RAIM not available” message? If RAIM is not available, your Apollo GX may be capable of continuing to provide good accurate IFR navigation. What you have lost is the ability to tell if a satellite is sending bad data.
Page 222 RAIM becomes available again. This can be accomplished by cross-checking your GPS position against that of other navigation instruments. Even during times of no RAIM, if your Apollo GPS determines that it cannot provide an accurate position due to poor satellite availability or geometry, it will flag the navigation display as invalid.
Page 223 RAIM when it is available, protects you from false or misleading navigation displays resulting from bad satellite information. RAIM Nav The Apollo GX50/60 allows you to manage your Page RAIM prediction process, besides allowing for (GX50/60 automatic prediction.
Page 224 ENTER calculation of whether RAIM is available or not available. Excluding Satellites The Apollo GX50/60 allows you to specify satellite outages for RAIM predictions using information from NOTAMs or NANUs. 1. While viewing the RAIM prediction page, turn the SMALL...
Page 225: Clear Waypoints
This same procedure, except for the approach, can also be used for any waypoint type. Clear Waypoints 1. Press *Active* 50.2nm Dest Wpt: SLE Active 2. Press the Clear Waypoints option. Press Message smart key will flash to note a message indicating that you do not have a TO waypoint.
Page 226: Fly Direct-To A Nearest Airport
Approach Basics (GX50/60) Fly Direct-To a Nearest Airport 1. Press the NRST choose the nearest desired airport. Near 1 to PPos Brg 154°± 5.4nm 2. Press DIRECT-TO Direct-To course. ENTER AIRPORT CVO CORVALLIS city Set New Approach 1. Press *Active* Dest Wpt: CVO Load Approach? 2.
Page 227: Approach Examples
Set up a flight plan ending at the approach example airport with the appropriate name · Read through the examples and follow along using the Apollo GX simulator · Use the examples to learn about approach operations with the Apollo GX Examples included in this section are: ·...
Page 228 Approach Examples Reproduced with permission of JeppesenSanderson Inc. Reduced for illustrative purposes. 9-38...
Page 229 TSO C-129 GPS equipment. It is probably as simple an approach to fly with the Apollo GX as there is. It is good planning to always consider what you would do in the event of any...
Page 230 Approach Examples Illustration Points A - Between EMETT (IAF) and PARMO (APPR) B - Between PARMO (APPR) and DEFKI (FAF) C - Between DEFKI (FAF) and RW11 (MAP) D - Between RW11 (MAP) and NEMEW (MAHP) E - In Holding Pattern EMETT (IAF) PARMO (APPR) DEFKI (FAF)
Page 231 2. The Approach Active annunciator will begin flashing 3 nm from DEFKI (FAF) indicating that approach RAIM prediction is beginning. The transition to approach active is starting. 3. At 2 nm from DEFKI the CDI scale will begin changing from 1 nm to 0.3 nm full scale deflection. Point C (Between DEFKI and RW 11) As you cross DEFKI, verify that the Approach Active and OBS/HLD annunciators are on steady.
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Page 233 Approach Examples Reproduced with permission of JeppesenSanderson Inc. Reduced for illustrative purposes. 9-43...
Page 234 Approach Examples Approach This example uses an active flight plan ending at the Example 2 - Medford, Oregon airport (MFR). The last two Holding at waypoints in this example are the Klamath Falls, IFAF Oregon VOR (LMT) and the Medford airport. This approach example involves a procedure turn, a combined IAF and FAF (IFAF), and a MAHP holding pattern at the FAF.
Page 235 En route to Medford (MFR) 1. Create a flight plan named “Example 2” with the last two waypoints as the Klamath Falls VOR (LMT) and the Medford airport (MFR). 2. Activate the flight plan. Press knob to display the “Example 2” flight plan. Press and then ENTER 3.
Page 236 OED to execute a procedure turn. Note that the CDI is now reverse-sensing. A distance of 2 to 3 nm outbound is recommended in order to allow adequate distance for the Apollo GX to transition to Approach Active as you pass the FAF inbound. 9-46 .
Page 237 Point F (Choosing not to land at the MAP) 1. At the Missed Approach Point, if you are not going to land, follow your missed approach clearance. The MAP will remain active and your Apollo GX WPT SEQ will continue to provide guidance on the final...
Page 238 Approach Examples 3. Because OED is the MAHP, it is automatically a Hold waypoint and flight plan sequencing is suspended. Verify that the OBS/HLD annunciator is lighted. Point G (At the MAHP) 1. Upon crossing OED, press ENTER to set the inbound holding course (153°). Use the LARGE ENTER ENTER...
Page 239 Approach Examples Reproduced with permission of JeppesenSanderson Inc. Reduced for illustrative purposes. 9-49...
Page 240 Approach Examples 9-50...
Page 241 (BOI). This example was chosen primarily because of Approach the unusual published missed approach instructions and to illustrate how to navigate this missed approach with the Apollo GX. PARMO (IAF) Illustration Points A - Between Parmo (IAF) and BO (FAF)
Page 242 Approach Examples 3. Load the NDB approach to BOI. In flight plan mode active plan or Nav mode home page, press . The display will flash “Load Approach?” Press ENTER . Select “NDB 10R:PARMO” with the ENTER SMALL PARMO (IAF) ENTER nBO (FAF &...
Page 243 2. Now press DIRECT-TO knob to reach the reference waypoint. Turn the knob to select BO. SMALL OBS DTK: 150° to ENTER mahp man brg 162 dtk 162 3. Turn the LARGE Select 105° with the inbound course. Press ENTER indicate FROM and will provide guidance on the 105°...
Page 244 Approach Examples Reproduced with permission of JeppesenSanderson Inc. Reduced for illustrative purposes. 9-54...
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Page 246 Approach Examples Approach This example for the VORDME A:MUGGZ Example 4 - approach uses a flight plan with the last two waypoints as VOR IMB (Kimberly, Oregon) to The Reference Dalles, Oregon (DLS). This example is illustrates the following points: the step down fixes are referenced to a VOR that is not co-located with the MAP, the nature of the published missed approach instructions, and a DME Arc is part of the approach.
Page 247 En Route 1. Create a flight plan named “Example4” with Kimberly VOR (IMB) as the last waypoint before The Dalles, Oregon (DLS) as the destination airport. 2. Activate the flight plan. Press knob to display the “Example4” flight plan. Press , turn the then press ENTER...
Page 248 Arc Reference making them easy to identify from your approach chart. 9-58 and select the LTJ knobs and then LARGE SMALL . The Apollo GX will automatically knob. You may also use the Map or Nav 17.8 . If the ENTER...
Page 249: Flight Plan Waypoint Sequencing
Point C - Inbound between D1850 (ARC) and CF005 (APPR) 1. Flight plan sequencing will operate automatically for each of the remaining waypoints. You will receive arrival and next DTK messages as you cross each waypoint. Press Press again to return to the previous display. Point D - Between CF005 (APPR) to FF005 (FAF) 1.
Page 250 Approach Examples Point F - Turning to intercept 165° to MUGGZ (MAHP) 1. When you reach the Missed Approach Point and WPT SEQ you wish to fly the published Missed Approach OBS/HLD procedure, press sequencing as you start your climbing right turn. 2.
Page 251 Manual Flight You are flying a section of an active flight plan from Plan Leg SLE to BTG to OLM. As you approach the Portland Selection area, you are given Radar vectors to the West of your Example course. ATC then tells you: “Fly heading 360, resume own navigation, intercept V287 to OLM, then as filed...”...
Page 252 Approach Examples Manually select the leg from BTG to OLM (which is V287). Even though you have not yet reached BTG, you will know when you have intercepted this course. 1. Press Plan Mode. This example uses a flight plan from the Salem (SLE) airport to the Battle Ground (BTG) VOR and then to the Olympia (OLM) VOR.
Page 253 Approach The following example describes the process for Example 5 - intercepting and flying a DME-Arc. This example DME Arc uses a flight plan from Klamath Falls (LMT) to Medford (MFR) and will navigate along the VOR DME Runway 14 approach. You may also use Ashland (S03) to make your flight a little quicker.
Page 254 Approach Examples 2. Some approaches use additional intermediate INFO waypoints not listed on the approach selection page, but are shown as small squares. Press view all waypoints in the approach. Turn the SMALL INFO waypoints. Press previous page. LANKS ¾ D3330 ¾ OED11 ¾...
Page 255 Left Arc dtk 245 ref: OED Rad 335° 16.4nm· 3. Follow the Moving Map or Arc Assist page information to fly the arc. 4. Flight plan waypoint sequencing will operate normally. When intercepting and flying DME-ARCs, autopilots may be used only in the heading mode.
Page 256 Turn 1 to place sequencing on hold (Point B). If you cross an IAF without suspending sequencing (pressing OBS/HLD), the Apollo GX will automatically sequence to show MA14 as the next TO waypoint. However, for this approach you must perform a procedure turn first.
Page 257 Sequencing will be automatically enabled. OED becomes the FAF and the Apollo GX will transition to Approach Active at OED. 5. At point E, the Apollo GX will be in Approach Active operation. Approach Examples twice to reach the OBS page. Use knobs to select 153°...
Page 258 Point E - Intercept the 285° inbound to FF285. CASHS 1. Point A - A heading of 073° inbound to EAT. 2. Point B - The Apollo GX will anticipate the procedure turn and automatically suspends sequencing. Verify that the OBS/HLD annunciator is illuminated.
Page 259 5. Point E - At the intercept of the inbound course to the FAF you will receive a course intercept message and sequencing will be automatically enabled. Using the The Apollo GPS may be used to identify waypoints LOC-DME that require DME distance information on an Waypoint instrument approach by using the LOC-DME as a destination waypoint.
Page 260 ILS with DME Data from ILS DME Antenna The following example uses the ILS Rwy 10L approach to Portland International airport. This procedure describes the use of your Apollo GPS distance display to supplement the DME distance as you reach the BUXOM intersection.
Page 261 The Apollo GPS CDI may not be aligned with the approach course, only the Nav receiver may be used for course guidance. 3. Press on the Apollo GPS to display distance. Note the distance to the IVDG DME to identify the intersections TRAYL (D9.1 IVDG), BLAZR...
Page 262 1. After reaching the BTG VOR, use your Nav receiver to follow the 061 radial to REENY, and complete the procedure turn. 2. After completing the procedure turn, set your Apollo GPS to follow the 215 radial to the PDX VOR. Press (vPDX) VOR/DME waypoint using the SMALL 9-72 .
Page 263 The Apollo GPS CDI may not be aligned with the approach course, if the magnetic variation has changed since the VOR station was commissioned. Only the Nav receiver may be used for course guidance. 3. Press on the GPS to display distance. Use your Apollo GPS for distance information to identify the REENY (IAF) intersection at D20.0, the D16.0,...
Page 264 Baltimore VOR. Intercept and follow Baltimore’s 334° radial (154° bearing) until you reach SLOAF. 2. In your Apollo GPS, select the BAL VOR as the destination waypoint. 3. Prior to SLOAF, start a turn to approximately 064º to intercept the published arc.
Page 265 7. To execute the missed approach, intercept the 068° radial until reaching 12 nm from BAL as indicated on the Apollo GPS. 8. Turn left to intercept the 11 DME arc by planting your right wing on the GPS’s bearing and adjusting your turns as necessary to hold the 11 DME arc.
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Page 267: Approach Notes
Approach Notes Waypoints The database waypoints which describe the TSO C129a GPS approaches correspond with the waypoints which appear on the approach procedure charts whenever possible. VORs, NDBs, and named Intersections will appear in the approach sequence as they are on the charts. The Rifle, Colorado VOR will be identified RIL, the Turno Locator/Outer-Marker (LOM) at Salem, Oregon will be identified SL, the Forsyth NDB, at Forsyth Montana will be identified...
Page 268 CASHS intersection, a procedure turn is required. You must execute this procedure turn on your Apollo GX relative to FF285, the TSO C129a FAF, not relative to the EAT VOR as depicted on the NOS chart as it is necessary to cross...
Page 269 Approach Notes Reproduced with permission of JeppesenSanderson Inc. Reduced for illustrative purposes. 9-79...
Page 270 Approach Notes Another type of waypoint which will have a name in your Apollo GX database, but may or may not appear on your approach procedure chart is an IAF waypoint defined as a radial and distance from a VOR. An example would be the VOR DME RWY 4 approach to North Bend, Oregon.
Page 271 Approach Notes Charts have been reduced for illustrative purposes. 9-81...
Page 272 Following is a brief description of these types of waypoints and the naming convention followed. Identification Each waypoint in an Apollo GX flight plan has an identifying type and a name. There are a few exceptions, where some approach waypoints may be “undefined.”...
Page 273 The following example uses the VOR DME RWY 12 GPS-overlay approach to Baker City Oregon. The Apollo GX has a flight plan loaded from the Salem, Oregon airport to the Deschutes VOR, DSD, to the Baker City airport, BKE. An approach, the VOR DME RWY 12 approach with the D272Y (waypoint on the BKE VOR 272 radial at 25 nm.)
Page 274 Approach Notes The following legs replace the BKE airport in the flight plan and describe the approach sequence. D272Y TO D297Y 3* 018° 10.8nm D297Y to D297O 4* 118° 10.0nm D297O to 5* 119° 5.0nm appr CF12 6* 120° 6.0nm appr FF12 7* 120°...
Page 275 Approach Notes Reduced for illustrative purposes. 9-85...
Page 276 Approach Notes Charts have been reduced for illustrative purposes. 9-86...
Page 277 Approach Notes Naming When a name must be provided for an otherwise Conventions unnamed waypoint, the naming will use the ARINC-424, chapter 7 specified convention whenever possible. There are a few types of waypoints, DME arc waypoints greater than 26 nm from the reference and single character NDB idents, which are not adequately addressed...
Page 278 Approach Notes it; therefore, it would appear in the database as “GNB” at the second airport. Standard In general, the following codes are used to correspond Naming to a waypoint type. When they are associated with an Conventions approach to a specific runway, the runway is appended.
Page 279 Unnamed bearing/distance waypoints: Idents for unnamed turn points, intersections, or bearing/distance waypoints (other than VHF navaid distance/bearing), that are not coincidental with named waypoints, are constructed by using the ident of the nearest navaid together with the distance (rounded to whole miles). If the distance is less than 100 nm, the distance follows the navaid ident.
Page 280 Circular (AC), AC 90-94. You should be familiar with the information in this AC before attempting GPS approaches. In order to use the Apollo GX for an approach, the approach must be selected from the Apollo GX database and loaded into the active flight plan. Only approaches found in the Apollo GX database may be flown with the Apollo GX.
Page 281: Start Up Displays
COM radio FAILURE ! Service Now If your Apollo GX suffers both EEPROM and RAM failure, you must reset the unit type. Select the unit type with the This will allow you the ability to still use the Comm and Approach functions.
Page 282: Owner Message
No owner info screen is displayed if the user has not entered the owner data. Property of: II Morrow Inc Memory Your Apollo GX performs a number of tests at startup Tests to ensure proper operation. In the event of an emergency, you may press ENTER navigation is NOT valid if you bypass the tests.
Page 283 Failure to pass the software checksum test indicates that the software memory is corrupted. The GPS board will not continue operation when the following screen is displayed. Software Test Failed: Contact IIMorrow Non-Volatile RAM Tests The non-volatile RAM validation code does the following checks every time the unit is powered up.
Page 284 Start Up Displays Miscellaneous NVRAM or EEPROM Memory Failure All other user input values which are held in non-volatile RAM are checked for validity, producing the following message if any of the values needed to be reset. The following message is then displayed until you press Memory Test Press ENTER...
Page 285: Entering A Seed Position
Expires mm/dd/yy Version: Seed Position Each time the Apollo GX is switched on, it must locate satellites in the sky to acquire signals before determining a position fix in a complex process involving lengthy mathematical operations. Without a seed position and the current UTC time and date, this process can take 10 minutes or more to complete.
Page 286 Start Up Displays press ENTER this is not required. Ppos: 2.3nm 130° To Nrst Wpt SLE Ent-OK SEL-Chnge 2. Press 3. The current Reference Position will be displayed and the Chg? prompt will flash. Ppos: 44°54.46N Ref Wpt: Chg? Press ENTER turn the LARGE...
Page 287 knob. Turn the SMALL each character of the waypoint name. Waypoint Type (Airport shown here) AIRPORT City or Facility Name SALEM CITY City or Facility 4. When you have entered the waypoint name, ENTER press ENTER Change Lat/Lon Reference Position 1.
Page 288: Ifr Output Tests
Apollo GX has been installed and configured for IFR flight. Starting IFR Output Tests After the completion of all tests the Apollo GX will start normal navigation operation. CDI Output Tests The CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) outputs are tested first.
Page 289 TO/FROM FLAG -To- To/From Flag tests and display screens are provided for the To, From, and Off conditions. Nav Valid and Nav Super Flag Tests The Nav Valid and Nav Super Flag outputs are tested next. Each of the following displays is shown for three seconds, during which the external Nav Valid and Nav Super flags should be driven as indicated by the display, which is up to the user to verify.
Page 290 Flagged and Not Flagged conditions. External Annunciator Lamp Tests The external lamp outputs are tested next. The external lamps which are driven by the Apollo GX GPS Navigation Equipment include the message lamp, VFR lamp, parallel track lamp, approach lamp, Approach (GX50/60).
Page 291 GPS Sensor function. Make it a habit to check this Strength screen to make sure that the unit is properly tracking visible satellites before you fly. The Apollo GX requires signals from at least four satellites to calculate a 3D position fix (Lat/Lon and GPS altitude).
Page 292 Start Up Displays 3. Turn the Used for the Position fixes page. GPS SV’s for Fix 31, 27, 26, 19, 07, 02 4. Turn the Satellite Status, Elevation, Signal Strength (SIG), and Azimuth page. Turn the information about each available satellite. The status will initially display as “SRCH”...
Page 293: Flight Simulator
The Apollo GX “asks” you to enter a ground speed and altitude each time the Flight Simulator is started. This speed and altitude information will remain constant throughout the simulation.
Page 294 1. Remove the Apollo GX from the front panel of your aircraft. Use the 3/32” hex driver included with installation kit (p/n 998-0048 ). Insert the hex driver into the hole at the top, center of the front panel of the GX-series.
Page 295 1. Turn on the power for the power supply. Press and hold down the for the Apollo GX. 2. The Apollo GX will run its database and memory tests. The display will then show that it is ready to start the Flight Simulator.
Page 296 No. Press ENTER GX will automatically retain the previous Flight Plan and switch to the Nav function. The Apollo GX will go to the Nav function and a simulated GPS sensor begins tracking your position from the first From waypoint in the Active flight plan.
Page 297: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Or, what to do when nothing works! This section contains information to troubleshoot your Apollo GX product when improper operation is observed. The following table 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 298: Battery Replacement
DO NOT wax or paint the antenna. Battery The Apollo GX memory is maintained by a lithium Replacement battery. The expected service life of this type of battery is from four to six years. This is not a user replaceable item.
Page 299 Problem Possible Cause No GPS signal Obstructed signal reception path Incorrect seed position, time, or UTC differential entered If using a wrong antenna: faulty external antenna, wiring, or connections Interference MSG light stays on The In-Use position after power-on. sensor is not able to Displayed message calculate a position is: IN USE SENSOR...
Page 300 Troubleshooting Problem Search for nearest waypoints reveals too few or wrong types of waypoints Position fix seems inaccurate Bearing & distance values appear to be wrong Wrong bearing and track values Display blinks No altitude info No altitude info 13-4 Possible Cause Incorrect selection Check “Airspace...
Page 301: Gps Navigation
While orbiting the earth, each GPS satellite transmits complex streams of data containing the operational status and orbital location of all the satellites in the system. The Apollo GX receives this data stream and 14-1...
Page 302 GPS Navigation processes the information to determine which satellites are “visible” to the receiver’s antenna. With this determination made, the receiver chooses satellites to calculate a position fix. Using information transmitted from three or more satellites, the unit can calculate latitude and longitude (usually abbreviated Lat/Lon);...
Page 303: Glossary
Glossary Glossary Altitude (GPS ALT): Altitude, as calculated by the Apollo GX, 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. Altitude Assist: An aid that provides guidance in descending from one altitude to another.
Page 304 Circular Error Probable (CEP): As applied to GPS position fix accuracy, the radius of a circle inside of which there exists a 50 percent chance of being located. Constellation: A group of stars or objects, such as GPS satellites, in the heavens.
Page 305 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 GX contains a built-in database of waypoints and waypoint information. Users may add waypoints to this database.
Page 306 Glossary Desired Track (DTK): The desired course of navigation between a point of origin (FROM) and a destination (TO) waypoint. Destination: The last waypoint in the active route. Dilution of Precision (DOP): A merit value for the calculated configuration of the satellites used; 3 is considered good, greater than 7 is considered poor.
Page 307 Glossary FDE: The Fault Detection and Exclusion column refers to the ability to identify and exclude a faulty satellite and still have suitable satellite geometry at that position. FF: Final Approach Fix. A code appended to a waypoint in the database that may not appear on a published map.
Page 308 Glossary Hold: suspended. A hold may be automatically or manually activated. This should not be confused with a “holding pattern.” Pressing the OBS/HLD key suspends waypoint sequencing. IAF: Initial Approach Fix. Identifier: A name, typically abbreviated, assigned to a waypoint. The identifier may consist of numbers and alpha characters, up to six in length.
Page 309 Map Datum: A mathematical model of the earth used for the purpose of creating navigation charts and maps. The Apollo GX uses the WGS-84 map datum. MESA: Minimum En route Safe Altitude is the highest MSA for every point between the aircraft present position and the “TO”...
Page 310 Glossary Nautical Mile (nm): A distance measurement equal to 6,076 feet, or 1.15 statute mile. One nautical mile is also equal to one minute of latitude. NAVSTAR: The name given to GPS satellites formed from the acronym for NAVigation System with Time And Ranging.
Page 311 Second: 1/60th of a minute of a degree. Seed Position: A latitude and longitude position fix approximately equal to the current position that the Apollo GX uses to determine the location of available satellites from which signals may be received.
Page 312 Glossary Track (TRK): The imaginary line that the flight path of an airplane makes over the earth. FROM Track Angle: The angle of your actual direction of travel. Track angle is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. Track Angle Error (TAE): The difference between the Desired Track and the Track Angle (Dtk - Trk = Tae).
Page 313 Glossary UTC Differential: The difference in time between that at the present position and UTC. (Universal Transverse Mercator projection system): Also known as Military Grid Coordinates, grid consists north-south/east-west zones, each six degrees wide in longitude. VFR: Visual Flight Rules. VOR: Very High Frequency Omni-directional range.
Page 314 Glossary Notes 15-12...
Page 315 Index Abbreviations ..10-4 Access database ..5-3 Activate flight plan ..6-14 Air pressure ... 7-20 Air speed .
Page 316: Selecting Frequencies
Index CDI reverse sensing ..9-22 Change approach ..6-22 Cleaning ... . . 13-2 Clear exclusion list ..9-35 Clear flight plan wpts .
Page 317 Emergency channel ..10-8 Emergency search ..3-9 Empty TO waypoint ..8-4 En route operation ..9-30 Enable approach .
Page 318 Index Antenna · · · · · · · · · · 11-12 Azimuth · · · · · · · · · · 7-18 Communication failure · · · 8-5 Elevation · · · · · · · · · · 7-18 Error ·...
Page 319 Lat/Lon units ... 7-4 Left engine fuel ..7-23 Leg distance ... . 3-6 List key .
Page 320 Index In Use · · · · · · · · · · · · 3-19 Standby · · · · · · · · · · · 3-19 Part numbers ... 1-ii Password .
Page 321 Sunset/Sunrise time ..5-8 Symbol Triangle · · · · · · · · · · · 3-5 System ... 7-1 - 7-24 Navigation Info · · · · · · · 7-1 System Info ·...
Page 322 Index Type · · · · · · · · · · · 1-6, 4-6 Update User · · · · · · · · 5-12 User info · · · · · · · · · · · 5-3 VOR info ·...
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