Apollo GX50 User manual
Apollo GX50 Quick Reference Guide
Apollo GX50 Quick Reference Guide
Press the indicated key and then
turn the LARGE knob to view the
pages shown. Turn the SMALL
knob for more info when available
(diamond shown).
Ident, Type,
& City/Facility Name
Bearing & Dist
Map
Runways
Approaches*
Lat/Lon
Sunrise/Sunset
WPT Comment
*when enabled
Frequencies
Type & Elevation
Fuel
Press INFO
Waypoint Information
(INFO)
Turn SMALL Knob
Press SEL to edit information or to select options.
Press ENTER to enter and save information. In the
Comm function, ENTER saves the Standby frequency.
Press DIRECT-TO to define a direct course from
your present position to a selected waypoint.
ENTER
D
SEL
Direct-To
1. Press DIRECT-TO. (Check the Direct-To options in System-Nav Info)
2. Turn the SMALL knob to select waypoint type. Then turn LARGE knob to
the waypoint ident or name.
3. Use LARGE & SMALL knobs to select ident or name.
4. Press ENTER. Now, fly direct to the selected waypoint.
waypoint
Press MAP
Moving Map (MAP)
Map plus Nav
Map Only
Map Setup
SAR Map*
Route Line, Map Orient,
& Map Reference
Symbol & ID Setup
Track History (On, Save, Int)
Track History (Strat, Clear, Used)
Airspace Setup
Airspace Buffers
ATC Ring
Airspace Types (B, C, MOA,
Training, Unknown, Alert,
Caution, Danger, Restricted,
Prohibited, & Warning)
SAR Setup*
SAR Position* * when enabled
Turn LARGE Knob
Turn SMALL Knob
Press NAV
Navigation (NAV)
Turn LARGE Knob
ETE, CDI, BRG, &
RGE
RAIM*
Altitude Assist
Parallel Track (PTK)
GPS Position
Countdown Timer
Arc Assist
From/To/Next (Dist)
From/To/Next (ETE)
From/To/Next (ETA)
From/To/Next (Wpt)
Tuned Station*
* when configured
Airport (ARPT)
VOR
NDB
INT
LocDME
User WPT
Search Around WPT
Runway Limits
SUA
Press NRST
Nearest Waypoint (NRST)
Turn LARGE Knob
Press MSG
New
Old
Turn LARGE Knob
Turn SMALL Knob
New Msg 1
.
.
.
New Msg n
Turn SMALL Knob
Old Msg 1
.
.
.
Old Msg n
Messages (MSG)
Active FPL
FPL #1
.
.
.
FPL #30
Create New FPL
Turn LARGE Knob
Press FPL
Flight Plan (FPL)
System (SYS)
Misc Sensors
Encoding Altimeter
Air Data Info
Fuel Info
Turn LARGE Knob
Healthy & Visible Satellites
Satellites Used for Fix
Satellite Search Status
GPS Date & Time
GPS Normal Reset
Turn LARGE Knob
Date/Time
Test Display
Display Brightness
Owner Name
Model, SW Ver, S/N
Fuel Units
Baro Units
Turn LARGE Knob
Press SYS. Turn LARGE Knob, then press ENTER.
System Info GPS Sensor
Autonav Time
Lat/Lon Units
Program Nav Pages
Mag Var
Flight Timer Trigger
Direct-To
CDI Scaling
Turn LARGE Knob
Nav Info
Database (DB)
Press DB
Create WPT by Lat/Lon
Create WPT by Radial/Dist
Update User Wpt w/PPos
Create Wpt by Grid (SAR Only)
Delete User WPT
Modify User WPT
Delete WPT Comment
Access Database
Turn LARGE Knob
1. Press FPL. Turn LARGE knob
to the “Create New Flight Plan”
page and then press ENTER.
2. To enter a new plan name, press
SEL.
3. Turn the SMALL knob to select
characters. Turn the LARGE knob
to move to the next character.
4. Press ENTER when the name is
complete.
5. Turn the SMALL knob to start
inserting waypoints into the flight
plan. At the INS? prompt, press
ENTER.
6. Turn the SMALL knob to select
the first character. Turn the
LARGE knob cw to move to the
next character.
7. Use the SMALL and LARGE
knobs to select the waypoint
name and then press ENTER.
8. The INS? prompt will flash for
the next waypoint. Press ENTER
and repeat steps 5-7 until
finished.
9. Press SEL to stop editing
your flight plan.
Creating a Flight Plan
1. Press DB.
2. Turn the LARGE knob to the
Access Database page and
press ENTER.
3. Turn the SMALL knob to select
waypoint type.
4. Turn the LARGE knob to the
desired character and turn the
SMALL knob to select characters.
5. Press INFO.
6. Turn the SMALL knob to view
information.
7. Press INFO again or ENTER
to exit.
Finding Info On A Waypoint
1. Press DB.
2. Turn LARGE knob to the
Create User Wpt By Lat/Lon
page and then press ENTER.
3. Use the SMALL to select
characters and turn the LARGE
knob to move the cursor to set
the waypoint name.
4. Continue to select the
necessary characters for the
Lat/Lon and runway length.
5. Press ENTER when finished.
Creating A New Waypoint
1. Press FPL.
2. Turn the LARGE knob to the
desired active flight plan and
press SEL.
3. Turn the SMALL knob to
select the desired option and
press ENTER.
Activating a Flight Plan
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1. Press NRST.
2. Turn the LARGE knob to change
Wpt type.
3. Turn the SMALL knob to view
nearby waypoints.
4. Press DIRECT-TO and then
ENTER to fly direct to the wpt.
Emergency Search
1. Press FPL twice to reach the home page
Flight Plan Mode and press SEL, or
press SEL while in the Nav function.
2. Press ENTER to prepare to load
approach waypoints.
3. Turn the SMALL knob to display the
available approach choices.
4. Press ENTER to select the displayed
approach path.
5. Turn the SMALL knob to display the
approach legs.
6. Press NAV to return to Navigation Mode.
Approach Setup Summary
B. Load Approach Information
Load a destination airport. Load a stored
Flight Plan, or edit the active Flight Plan.
You may also use the DIRECT-TO button
to choose a destination. The destination
must be an airport that has an established
approach capability.
A. Load Destination Airport Enroute
Within 30 nm of
Destination
IAF Active Waypoint
FAF Active Waypoint
At FAF (MAP Becomes Active)
At MAP (TO/FROM Transition)
MAHP Active Waypoint
Load Approach
Enable Approach & enter altimeter setting
(Approach annunciator turns ON)
(CDI goes to 1 nm full-scale sensitivity)
Verify Approach annunciator is ON
Verify/Set OBS/HLD: ON for Procedure Turn or Hold
OFF to sequence
Verify green Approach-Active annunciator is ON
Verify altimeter setting is entered
Verify/Set OBS/HLD: OFF to sequence to MAP
Verify Approach-Active annunciator is ON
(CDI goes to 0.3 nm full-scale sensitivity)
If NOT landing: Press OBS/HLD to cancel
Approach-Active
(Green Approach-Active annunciator turns OFF)
(Approach Annunciator remains ON)
(CDI goes to 1.0 nm full-scale sensitivity)
Verify OBS/HLD is ON
Location Action
Approach Checklist
DME-Arc Checklist
At Arc
Intercept
On Arc
Inbound Leg
Intercept
1. Verify/Set OBS/HLD ON
2. USE DME-Arc Page in NAV mode
3. Verify or select DME-Arc Reference Waypoint and follow the
prompts
4. Use Nav or Map mode and follow information
1. Use DME-Arc page in NAV mode or Map mode to navigate
2. Follow prompts for inbound leg intercept
1. Follow prompts to turn to next leg
Location Action
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