SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.2 KEY AND KNOB FUNCTIONS
The GNS 430 is designed to make operation as simple
as possible. The key and knob descriptions (Figure
1-1) provide a general overview of the primary function(s)
for each key and knob. The takeoff tour (Section 1.3)
is intended to provide a brief overview of the primary
functions of the GNS 430.
1
2
3
4
5
6
1-2
1
2
3
11
12
10
Figure 1-1 Keys and Knobs
COM Power/Volume
7
VLOC Volume
8
COM Flip-flop
9
VLOC Flip-flop
10
CLR (clear)
11
Direct-to
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GNS 430 Pilot's Guide and Reference
Experiment with the unit and refer to the reference
sections for more information.
Data is entered using the large and small knobs.
Experiment with them to become efficient at entering data.
This greatly reduces the amount of time spent operating
the GNS 430 in flight.
4
5
6
13
14
15
16
RNG (map range)
MENU
ENT (enter)
Small left knob
Large left knob
CDI
7
8
9
17
18
OBS
13
MSG (message)
14
FPL (flight plan)
15
PROC (procedures)
16
Large right knob
17
Small right knob
18