Apollo GX50 Manuel d'utilisateur

Apollo GX 50/55 SAR FunctionsBob Wolin, Lt. Col. CAPSugar Land Composite SquadronThis presentation is based on materials fromNighthawk Composite Squad

SAR Setup• For Parallel Searches using the CAP Grid System set GRID TYPE to US and POSITION to:– GSW for the DFW area– SAT for San Antonio area– ELP f

SAR Setup – Grid OptionsThe above grid is seen on the moving map in Grid 1 format while in the US (CAP) system

SAR Setup – Grid OptionsThe above grid is seen on the moving map in Grid 2 format while in the US (CAP) system

SAR Setup – Grid OptionsThe above grid is seen on the moving map in Grid 3 format while in the US (CAP) system

SAR Setup – Grid OptionsThe above grid is seen on the moving map in Grid 4 format while in the US (CAP) system

SAR SetupSet Route Line to YESSet Map Orientation to TRACK (Track Up)

SAR MAPGRD controls grid line displayMRK is used to mark a SAR positionPAT is used to select a search pattern

Marking a SAR Find or WaypointWhile in the SAR screen press the MRK soft key

Marking a Find or SAR Waypoint• A screen showing your current position will appear and it will ask you to name this SAR Waypoint• Follow the same proc

Marking a SAR Find or WaypointSAR Waypoints do not show up on the SAR Map Screen when grids are displayed. To see the SAR waypoint on the map, you mus

Introduction• Introduce the basics of the GX50/55 GPS in CAP SAR operations• This presentation is not designed to replace hands on instruction and pr

SAR Functions• The GX 50 SAR module helps automate the flying of four search patterns– Route Search with offset– Creeping Line Search– Expanding Squar

Press NavPress FPLRoute Search SetupIt is nothing more than programming a flight plan

Turn Outer Knob to Create Flight PlanPress SEL and enter a FPL nameRoute Search Setup

Press EnterTurn Small KnobOuter Knob to move to next positionRepeat until doneTurn Inner Knobto select first letterPress SelectPress EnterRoute Search

Hit Enter to load next waypointRepeat last stepsRoute Search SetupSelect start point using Inner and Outer knobsPress Enter when doneYour Flight Plan

FPLRoute Search SetupActivate the Flight Plan (FPL)Enter to activateNAVSelectTurn Outer Knob to the desired flight planFlight plan is now active

Route Search SetupSetting the Route OffsetNAVSELUse Outer Knob to move betweenfields – Inner Knob to change Outer Knob to Parallel TrackPress Enter to

s s s s sDirection of Search[Spacing][ Leg Length ]Creeping Line Search Setup

Creeping Line Search SetupMake sure that SAR mode setup is in placePress MAP to start on the Map screenTurn large knob counterclockwise to SAR Map pag

Creeping Line Search SetupTurn the Small Knob until you see Creeping Line Search PagePress ENTER to select the Creeping Line pattern

Introduction• Simulator is available for download from the Garmin website http://www8.garmin.com/include/gxsimulator/SimulatorPopupGX.html• Be sure th

Creeping Line Search SetupPress SEL to select a starting waypointPress Enter to select waypointUse large and small knobs to select type and name of wa

Creeping Line Search SetupPress ENTER to accept the starting waypoint

Creeping Line Search SetupUse large knob and small knob to set search parameters:Turn SMALL KNOB to change the track spacing (0.2 – 5.0 NM)Then Large

Creeping Line Search SetupTurn SMALL KNOB to change the course heading (DIRECTION) you want to fly across Press ENTER to accept (note diamond on lowe

Creeping Line Search SetupPress SELTurn SMALL KNOB to bring up next pagePress SEL Use Large Knob and small knob to set leg length (0.1 – 9.9 NM)Turn

Creeping Line Search SetupPress ENTER to save your informationPress ENTER again to activate the search pattern and return to the map page where your C

Creeping Line Search SetupActivate HOLD ASAP (Press GPS SEQ key on panel – OBS Hold light on) (note GX55 hold procedure is different)If not directed t

SExpanding Square Search SetupSpacing is constant but leg length increases with each turn

Expanding Square Search SetupMake sure SAR mode setup is in placePress MAP to get Map screenTurn the Large Knob counterclockwise to the SAR map pageIn

Expanding Square Search SetupTurn the SMALL KNOB until you see the Expanding Square page then press ENTER

The GX 50Soft smart keys On / OffLarge outer knobSmall inner knobHard keysData cardMoving map

Expanding Square Search SetupPress SEL and then ENTER to select the start waypoint

Expanding Square Search SetupTurn SMALL KNOB to select the type of waypoint (APT, VOR, USER, etc.)Turn LARGE KNOB to move the flashing cursor and ente

Expanding Square Search SetupUse Large Knob and Small Knob to set origin waypointTurn LARGE KNOB to move the flashing cursorTurn SMALL KNOB to set the

Expanding Square Search SetupTurn SMALL KNOB to set the Direction (heading) of the first legPress ENTER to accept then press ENTER again to go back to

Expanding Square Search SetupActivate HOLD ASAP (Press GPS SEQ key on panel – OBS Hold light on) (note GX55 hold procedure is different)If not directe

Expanding Square Search SetupThe Expanding Square is displayed on the map page and the data is sent to the GPS CDI (no GPS CDI in N1472F)

CAP or Conventional Grid SystemParallel (Grid) Search Setup

CAP or Conventional Grid SystemABCD1234Parallel (Grid) Search SetupFull 15’x15’ grid is subdivided into four 7.5’x7.5 minute grids labeled A-B-C-DThe

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupFor Parallel Searches using the CAP Grid System set GRID TYPE to US and POSITION to:Ø GSW for the DFW areaØ SAT for San An

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupParallel Search using CAP Grid SystemMake sure that SAR mode setup is in placePress MAP to start on Map screenTurn large k

The GX 50Terminology“Chapters” selected by the buttons“Pages” viewed by scrolling with the large and small knobs

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupParallel Search using CAP Grid SystemTurn the SMALL KNOB until you see the Parallel Line page Press ENTER to grid setup

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupParallel Search using CAP Grid SystemPress SEL then use the SMALL KNOB to change data and the LARGE KNOB to move the

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupParallel Search using CAP Grid SystemPress ENTER to accept your entry Press ENTER again to return to activate the search a

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupParallel Search using CAP Grid SystemActivate HOLD ASAP (Press GPS SEQ key on panel – OBS Hold light on) (note GX55 hold p

New, Cell, or LAT/LONG Grid SystemThis is the current grid system used in Texas Wing and nationally by CAPParallel (Grid) Search Setup

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupFor Parallel Searches using Cell or LAT/LONG set GRID TYPE to BASIC and POSITION to NW which covers all of the US

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupParallel Search using Cell Grid SystemTurn the SMALL KNOB to the SAR Position pagePress SEL and use the SMALL KNOB to chan

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupIn the SAR map page press the PAT soft keyParallel Search using Cell Grid System

Parallel Search using Cell Grid SystemParallel (Grid) Search SetupTurn the SMALL KNOB until you see the Parallel Line page then press ENTERParallel Se

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Activating SAR Functionality• Press the MAP hard key to reach the map functions• Turn the large outer knob counter-clockwise to go to Map Setup page•

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Parallel (Grid) Search SetupParallel Search using Cell Grid SystemPress SEL Use the SMALL KNOB to change data the LARGE KNOB to move the flashing curs

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupPress ENTER to accept the entry Press ENTER again to activate the search pattern and return to the map page where your Par

Parallel (Grid) Search SetupActivate HOLD ASAP (Press GPS SEQ key on panel – OBS Hold light on) (note GX55 hold procedure is different)If not directed

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Activating SAR Functionality• Turn the smaller inner knob counter-clockwise to go to Map Setup page• Press SEL hardkey to activate the flashing cursor

For 15 Minute Grids• Turn smaller inner knob one click clockwise to get SAR Position set up page (for 15 min Basic grid only)• Press SEL (for 15 min B

SAR Setup• For Parallel Searches using the Cell or LAT/LONG grid system –– set GRID TYPE to BASIC – set POSITION to NW which covers all of the US