Eventide ARGUS 5000 User manual

REFERENCE MANUAL
ARGUS 5000
ARGUS 7000
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First Printing: September 1997
Second Printing: July 1999
Argus® is a registered trademark of Eventide Inc.
Copyright 1987-1997, Eventide Inc., 1 Alsan Way, Little Ferry NJ 07643, USA
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Reference Manual Revisions
The original date of printing of this reference manual appears on the cover page. The
original Argus 5000/7000 software version covered by this manual is VERSION
5.0x. When this manual is reprinted in its entirety the cover date will change. The
\J software revision may change, depending upon the current version.
Revisions will be issued for this manual as necessary, either to correct errors or to
update it for new Argus software versions. Revisions are accomplished by sending
the registered owner one or more revision pages to replace the corresponding manual
page(s). This page is reserved to indicate the current revision of the manual. The
balance of the sheets are placed in the appropriate portion of the manual according
to the instructions supplied with the revision material.
Update Note
If you are re-installing your Argus after a factory or dealer software upgrade, it is
important to review the SETUP pages to confirm, or, if necessary, reselect, the
navigation receiver connected to the Argus. The SETUP section has an area for
i recording the installed setting on your Argus. Confirm that it is filled out before
^"^ relinquishing your Argus.
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Limitations
When the Argus is powered ON, the
"LIMITATIONS" screen appears. Please note
this important information. These limitations
are discussed in detail later in the manual.
LIMITATIONS
ACCURACY OF THIS
DISPLAY IS AFFECTED
BY ITS ASSOCIATED
GPS OR LONG-RANGE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM,
AIRCRAFT HEADING AND
INTERNAL DATABASE.
ADF/VOR APPROACHES
MUST BE CONDUCTED
IN ADF/RMI MODE ONLY.
DEPRESS ANY BUTTON
TO
MONITOR SELF-TEST
Argus Limitations
Database Expiration
If the Argus database has expired, two lines
in reverse video appear at the bottom of the
screen after selftest. Note that the database
has expired and press any key to continue.
IFR flight using an expired database is not
approved.
ARGUS 5000 MOVING
MAP DISPLAY APPROVED
FOR VFR USE ONLY.
USE NOT PERMITTED
FOR IFR FLIGHT.
AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
MUST BE AVAILABLE
AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
I8-DEC-97 17:08:55
ARGUS 5000 SN 001234
PROGRAM VER.05.00
DBASE CONFIG: 29
EXPIRED ON 01-JAN-97
PUSH KEY TO CONTINUE
©1987-96 EVENTIDE INC. 1
Database Expired
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Approvals
The Argus is to be used only as a supplemental navigation instrument for VFR
only except in accordance with the following approved uses.
NDB APPROACHES
The Argus 5000 and Argus 7000 are approved for NDB approaches when integrated
with the aircraft heading system and ADF. The Argus MUST be used in ADF MODE
when conducting an NDB approach.
VOR APPROACHES
The Argus 5000 and Argus 7000 are approved for VOR approaches when integrated
with the aircraft heading system and VOR(s) using the optional Eventide RMI
adapter. The Argus MUST be used in RMI MODE when conducting a VOR
i , approach.
IFR ENROUTE NAVIGATION
The Argus 5000 and Argus 7000 are approved for IFR enroute navigation only when
receiving navigation information from an IFR-approved GPS, Loran, or other long
range navigation system, and the installation agency has received approval for the
specific aircraft installation. The Argus database must be current (unexpired) when
so used.
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Approval Screens
After selftest is complete, one of three screens will appear, depending upon the
connected long-range navigation system and the approval process undertaken by the
installation agency. These screens also show the date, time of day, database
expiration date, and Argus program version. Do not use the Argus in a capacity that
exceeds the approval expressed on your Argus screen.
ARGUS 5000 MOVING
MAP DISPLAY APPROVED
FOR IFR USE WITH IFR
APPROVED LONG-RANGE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
MUST BE AVAILABLE
AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
I8-DEC-96 16:27:48
ARGUS 5000 SN 001234
PROGRAM VER.05.00
DBASE CONFIG: 29
EFF. DATE: 05-DEC-96
EXP. DATE: 01-JAN-97
©1987-96 EVENTIDE INC.
Argus IFR Approval
ARGUS 5000 MOVING
MAP DISPLAY APPROVED
FOR VFR USE ONLY.
USE NOT PERMITTED
FOR IFR FLIGHT.
AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
MUST BE AVAILABLE
AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
18-DEC-96 16:50:55
ARGUS 5000 SN 001234
PROGRAM VER.05.00
DBASE CONFIG: 29
EFF. DATE: 05-DEC-96
EXP. DATE: 01-JAN-97
©1987-96 EVENTIDE INC.
Argus VFR Approval
NAVIGATION NOT TO
BE PREDICATED ON
THE USE OF THIS
SYSTEM PENDING
FAA APPROVAL.
AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
MUST BE AVAILABLE
AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
18-DEC-96 16:46:06
ARGUS 5000 SN 001234
PROGRAM VER.05.00
DBASE CONFIG: 29
EFF. DATE: 05-DEC-96
EXP. DATE: 01-JAN-97
©1987-96 EVENTIDE INC.
Argus No Approval
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Table of Contents
Reference Manual Revisions 1-iii
Approvals 1-v
Section 1:
Introduction to the Argus Moving Map Display 1-1
GPS "Training" Modes and Argus Home Use 1-4
Section 2: The Basics 1-5
Keeping your Argus in Good Condition 1 -6
Argus Front Panel Controls and Indicators 1-7
Remote Switch Operation 1-8
The Argus Screen 1-9
A Sample First Flight with the Argus 1-10
Navigation Data Display ... The Upper and Lower Windows 1-16
Minimum Safe Altitude Display 1 -21
Heading and ADF Operation 1-23
Heading Display 1-26
ADF Display 1-27
Section 3: The MAP 1-31
PLAN Mode 1-32
DEParture Mode 1-34
ENRoute Mode 1-36
ARRival Mode 1-39
Ground Navigation Ranges 1 -42
PLAN VIEW Mode 1-44
True North Up 1 -44
EMERgency Mode 1-46
Control Redefinition in EMERgency 1 -47
Summary of Operation 1.49
Section
4: Map "Objects" 1-51
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Waypoints, Courselines and the Simulated CDI
Courselines in "Direct To" Mode
Courselines in Flight Plan (LEG) Mode
Waypoint Display on the Argus
CDI and TO/FROM Indication
Special Use Airspace
Airways
Seaplane Bases
Heliports
Airspace Fixes (Intersections)
Section 5* Flight Planning and Recording
User Waypoints and Flight Planning
Overview of the Flight Planning Software
Waypoints
Selecting a Waypoint
Creating a User Waypoint
Navigating "DIRECT TO" Waypoints
Sorting and Storing Waypoints
Flightplans
Creating a Sample Flightplan
Entering Waypoints by Name
Copying Flightplans
Using a Flightplan
Flying The Demo Flightplan from TEB to SWF
In-Flight Changes to the Flightplan
RESET P.P. TO (CENTER CDI) function
User Waypoints
Accessing the Argus Database
Housekeeping
Efficient Non-Volatile Memory Use
The Flight Recorder
Displaying a Flight
Section 6:
Database Information and Pilot-Selectable Features
1-52
1-52
1-52
1-53
1-54
1-57
1-61
1-63
1-64
1-65
1-67
1-68
1-69
1-71
1-72
1-75
1-77
1-78
1-79
1-79
1-80
1-84
1-86
1-88
1-89
1-94
1-97
1-99
1-101
1-102
1-103
1-105
1-109
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SELect and INFOrmation Modes 1-110
Airport Traffic Areas 1-118
Latitude/Longitude Display 1-118
AMEND Mode (Pilot Selectable Display Features) 1-119
Simulated Flight 1-128
Section 7: Option Information 1-131
Appendix 1: Database Update 1-155
Appendix 2: Navigation Receiver Information 1-158
Appendix 3: Differences Between The Argus 5/7000 and Argus 5/7000/CE
1-171
Appendix 4: Theory Of Operation 1-174
Appendix 5: In Case Of Trouble 1-176
i ' Appendix 6: Obtaining Factory Service 1-181
Appendix 7: Warranty 1-183
Section 9: SETUP and INSTALLATION 1-185
SETUP Functions 1-186
SETUP mode 1-188
SELFTEST 1-194
Troubleshooting 1-194
Product Description, Limitations, and Specifications 1-198
Product Description and Limitations 1-198
Specifications 1-200
System Components 1-202
^y Installation Overview and Guidelines 1-205
Installation Drawings 1-210
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Section 1:
Introduction to the Argus Moving Map Display
Congratulations! You have just purchased an Argus moving map display.
You're probably used to reading instruction manuals that begin with
"Congratulations." Manufacturers frequently feel that their customers should be
congratulated for their sagacity in buying whatever the manufacturer is flogging in
preference to buying whatever inferior, more expensive, or downright useless product
is being sold by the competition. That's not exactly why we're congratulating you,
however. Here's why:
By adding a moving map display to your cockpit, you have immeasurably increased
your awareness of the airspace and environment in which you fly. You will be free
of the momentary, unsettling concern of not being exactly sure about where you are.
Where's the boundary of that Class B airspace? Right there, a little to your right. No,
you didn't accidentally go through it. Are the VOR/DME working correctly? Yes
... they agree perfectly with the Argus. What is that controller doing, telling me to
i , turn to a heading of 270°? Oh, I see where I am...OK. Did I set up that approach
correctly? Are the instruments tuned to all the right frequencies? Yes, there's the
airport ahead of me, right where it should be.
If you've never flown with the Argus before, it's a good bet that you're about to
become a more confident, safer, and happier pilot. For this we congratulate you!
The Argus Philosophy
Just as there's a good reason for congratulations, there's a good reason why cliches
are cliches. It's because, boring and tedious as they are, they're also true. The cliche
in this case is "a picture is worth a thousand words." We have, and we are required
to have, various charts with us when we fly. We are not required to carry the metric
ton of printed documentation that would substitute for the simplest sectional even if
there were some way that information could be accessed and used. Likewise, our
^y other instruments present information in a pictorial format. The "ball" indicator
moves to the left and right. There's no little legend that lights up and says "you're
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skidding" or "you're slipping." And what would you do if there were? You do know
to "step on the ball," however.
GPS navigation, popular and effective as it is, is the navigational equivalent of the
metric ton of documentation. Many GPS receivers now have a database containing
much of the information distributed among the Airport and Facilities Directory and
the various NOS charts. Even so, the GPS itself can only display a tiny bit of the
information at a given time. Many force you to switch several times just to get the
range and bearing to your waypoint, as well your ground track, groundspeed, and
estimated time enroute. The Argus, thanks to its bright, sharp CRT display shows this
all at once, and that's even before we get to the map. When we do get to the map, we
see that when the GPS says "WPT XYZ DIST 20NM BRG 170DEG," the Argus
shows you the waypoint, draws a line that represents your course, and puts a symbolic
airplane (your current position) on a map, all in the correct geometrical relationship.
And if your waypoint happens to be an airport, it even draws the runways and shows
you your relationship to them.
Special use airspace is today's cause celebre. When one of the newer GPSs warns you
about an impending penetration, all it can do is extrapolate your present course, it
cannot guess your intentions. So, you sit there continually telling the GPS that, no,
you're not going to enter the Class B airspace and yes, you're aware of it. (But, you'd
better not turn off that warning feature!) The Argus simply shows you where it is and
where you are in relation to it. No questions, no problems, no inadvertent
penetration.
The Argus does a lot more. It shows you minimum safe altitudes, it shows you
airport information and frequencies, it even gives you a graphical depiction of your
flight plan. And, we've got to say it somewhere, it's an incredibly sexy gadget to have
in your airplane. We at Eventide have been flying with the Argus for several years.
And we wont fly without it. More to the point, many of our customers say the same
thing. You probably will, too.
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The Argus Moving Map Display
Two more points and we'll leave this introduction and get on with operation. The first
is a caveat...
Cj The Argus is NOT a primary navigation instrument. It works in conjunction with
a GPS (internal or external), which provides position and other useful information.
The Argus is a supplemental navigation display. Your CDI doesn't know whether
you're on a radial or not; it is driven by the VOR receiver. Likewise, the Argus has
absolutely no knowledge of its present location. Whatever it is told by the GPS, it
believes. Its job is to take the latitude and longitude given it, along with the rest of
the data, and present it in pictorial form. Because of inherent inaccuracies in GPS
reception, including Selective Availability (SA), your GPS-estimated position can be
from tens to hundreds of meters in error. The GPS manufacturers tell you this, we
tell you this, and even your GPS may tell you this, either by lighting the WARN light
or by giving an accuracy estimate. The Argus faithfully depicts the precise position
given it by the GPS. It is your job to understand that, despite this apparent precision,
there is the possibility of error, possibly significant, in your position.
, , Therefore, NEVER attempt to conduct an approach solely by reference to the Argus
^ (or the GPS) unless the GPS/Argus combination is approved for approaches, and do
not attempt to use the information on the Argus screen to a greater degree of
precision than is warranted by the accuracy of the GPS navigation sensor.
The second point should be more comforting ...
While you look at the rest of this manual, you will see that you have many pages yet
to go. If you read them dutifully and thoroughly, you will know essentially everything
there is to know about the unit. We have incorporated many illustrations that depict
the subjects discussed in the text. Because almost all of the illustrations are complete
Argus "screen dumps," feel free to browse through them as necessary to make a
particular point clear. There is a lot of information here, because the Argus is a very
versatile instrument and there is a lot you can do with it.
^_y So, don't be daunted by the manual. Instead, consider the Argus itself. It's not just
versatile; it's friendly! Look at its picture; note that it has, not counting the ON-OFF-
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Brightness control, exactly four buttons. That's about 1/10 as many as a basic VCR,
and even fewer than your microwave oven. Despite the apparent initial complexity
implied by the length of this manual, you will find it easy, and, ultimately, intuitive to
operate. If you want to see farther ahead, press ENRroute. If you want to see where
you're going, press ARRival. If you want to look around as you're taking off, press
DEParture. But we're getting ahead of ourselves. Please read on.
GPS "Training" Modes and Argus Home Use
Most GPS receivers have a "training" or demo mode. You can take them home,
connect them to a small power supply, and actually operate them outside the aircraft
using internally-generated courses. The Argus also has a "demo mode" that allows
you to operate it and experiment with its features with no external connections other
than a power source. By running the Argus with or without your GPS, in the comfort
of your armchair and without the distractions of flying, you will be able to experiment
more and learn faster. (Nothing you can do from the front panel can damage the
Argus, so experiment all you want.) You can actually set up the same situations
depicted in this manual and fly complete routes where we only show "snapshots."
To use the Argus at home, you need a power supply and a simple wiring harness that
can be supplied by your installer or, if you're technically inclined, built at home. The
Argus requires between 12 and 28 volts DC at less than 15 watts, and most modern
panel-mount nav receivers have comparable requirements. A power supply and
appropriate connectors can be purchased at your local Radio Shack store.
Other Navigation Receivers
Previous versions of this manual used the term LORAN throughout as a synonym for
"navigation receiver." We recommend using GPS receivers with the Argus in
preference to LORAN because their "dynamics," i.e., the speed at which they react
to turns and other maneuvering, is about an order of magnitude better. However, the
Argus is perfectly usable with LORAN, or with any other type of navigation receiver
that provides the proper data. The Appendix gives a list of compatible units.
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Section 2: The Basics
This section introduces Argus operation. Topics covered include:
Keeping your Argus in good condition
Front panel controls and display.
Illustration of a typical Argus map screen
Explanation of the items in the numerical navigation "windows"
A sample "first flight" giving an overview of how the Argus is used
Interfacing to other aircraft systems such as heading and ADF
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Keeping your Argus in Good Condition
The Argus does not normally require preventive or corrective maintenance.
However, you can damage it by not following certain commonsense precautions.
Mechanical damage caused by improper handling is not covered under the warranty.
Cleaning the Screen
Using isopropyl alcohol or a mild glass cleaner, moisten a non-abrasive wipe (e.g.,
Baxter Cleanroom Wipes) and wipe the glass using short, smooth strokes. Do not use
any abrasive material or aggressive cleaners. Acetone and other organic solvents
should not be used. Replacing the screen is a time-consuming and expensive
procedure.
Removing the Argus from the Aircraft Panel
The Argus is held in the panel by a clamp tray and connector contact pressure. To
remove the Argus, loosen the upper two clamp tray screws, and pull the unit out of
the panel using the slots machined in the left and right sides of the Argus panel as
areas to apply force. Special tools are available for this purpose. DO NOT PULL
ON THE ON/OFF/BRT KNOB!
Using the Front Panel Connector
The front panel connector (behind the removable cap) is used for exchanging data
with and downloading data from a computer. Before inserting a plug in this
connector, be sure the plug is clean. Getting an oil film or other grime in this
connector can cause an intermittent contact which may result in selftest errors and
other problems.
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Argus Front Panel Controls and Indicators
The Argus Moving Map Display uses very few controls to accomplish quite a bit.
This section covers the physical description of the controls and CRT. A detailed
description of the display and of the function of each control is provided elsewhere
in this manual.
The Argus CRT
The CRT presents the moving map and all other information to the pilot. It is a
bright, high resolution display that can be viewed in direct sunlight or adjusted for
comfortable night viewing. The Argus 5000 useable viewing area is 1.7 inches wide
by 2.3 inches high; the 7000 is 2.1 by 3 inches. While this may seem small, its
exquisite sharpness and the close viewing position make it perfect for use as a
navigation display.
The Argus Operating Controls
The DEP button places the Argus in the DEParture mode.
Additional strokes increase the display range. Holding the button
in cycles the display through decreasing ranges.
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The ENR button places the Argus in the ENRoute mode.
Additional strokes increase the display range. Holding the button
in cycles the display through decreasing ranges.
The ARR button places the Argus in the ARRival mode.
Additional strokes decrease the display range. Holding the button
in cycles the display through increasing ranges.
The AUX button acts like a "shift" key. It redefines the operation
of the other buttons:
Holding AUX while pressing DEParture SELects facilities for
range and bearing display, and for subsequent INFOrmation
viewing.
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Holding AUX while pressing ENR causes INFOnnation on the facility picked in the
SELect mode to be displayed in text form. Holding both keys for one second exits
INFO and returns to the map.
Holding AUX while pressing ARR places the Argus in the EMERgency mode. (Or
if in EMERgency, back in normal operation.)
Pressing AUX quickly three times or holding it for five seconds places the Argus in
the AMEND/FP menu. AMEND is exited by an AUX stroke.
Remote Switch Operation
In addition to the Argus front panel controls, there is provision for external switches
to be connected. They individually perform the same functions as AUX/DEP and,
AUX/ENR. They can also be used to enter alphanumeric data in waypoint and flight
planning operations. These switches may be installed on the aircraft panel or on the
control yoke. A major advantage of having them is that only one switch each need
be activated to SELect a facility for on-screen bearing or radial and distance data or
for tabular INFOnnation. On a crowded screen this can take a while, and can be even
more tricky in turbulence. Having individual switches to toggle, or a yoke-mounted
two-position switch, makes the job a lot easier.
If you do not have remote switches for the SELect and INFOnnation functions, they
can probably be installed fairly easily. See your avionics shop or installation agency
for details.
The "PUSH ON" knob is the
Argus' ON-OFF switch. Pushing
this control IN applies power to the
Argus. Rotating it adjusts the
brightness of the Argus CRT and
Argus 7000 Control Layout
backlit buttons. Brightness is
increased with clockwise rotation.
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The Argus Screen
TOP WINDOW:
253° Bearing to HAYED intersection, Map oriented to TK, groundspeed is 183kts. 15.4NM to
HAYED intersection, 270° ground track, 5 minutes and 2 seconds to HAYED at current speed.
253° brg TK 183 kts
15.4 NM 270° 00:05:02
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23675.0
WBW\
BARTY
WBW AIRPORT:
Runway 6 and 24 showing.
CYE NDB (selected waypoint):
Box shows aircraft 5.0NM away, at
bearing of 236°
BARTY INTERSECTION:
To upper right of aircraft.
SYMBOLIC AIRCRAFT:
Departure mode screen centered on
aircraft.
RANGE RING:
Sparse dotted line-indicates distance
5 NM from aircraft.
STAR AND LINE:
Courseline from aircraft going to
(offscreen) HAYED intersection.
LVZVOR:
VOR symbol with frequency, 111.6
Mhz showing.
AVP AIRPORT:
Multiple runways depicted.
Underline indicates airport has tower.
BOTTOM WINDOW:
HAYED intersection is destination waypoint, CDI is showing Argus is navigating and on-course,
and aircraft has a Right 17° Track Error. The minimum safe altitude for this area is 4100 feet and
surrounding grid squares have obstructions at higher altitudes (reverse video). The selected waypoint
is CYE-NDB, and the Argus is using the DEParture 5-mile range.
111.60
HAYED \\\\®
CYE-n
R17°TE
DEP/5
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A Sample First Flight with the Argus
LIMITATIONS
ACCURACY OF THIS
DISPLAY IS AFFECTED
BY ITS ASSOCIATED
GPS OR LONG-RANGE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM,
AIRCRAFT HEADING AND
INTERNAL DATABASE.
ADF/VOR APPROACHES
MUST BE CONDUCTED
IN ADF/RMI MODE ONLY.
DEPRESS ANY BUTTON
TO MONITOR SELF-TEST
As an introduction to the Argus, let's take a short flight.
Seat belts and shoulder harnesses fastened?
When you turn on the Argus, the first thing you see is
the "LIMITATIONS" screen. Please read it now
(upper left). After the Argus passes its self test, a
second screen (lower left) giving information about the
unit is displayed; it reminds you that you must have
your charts with you to be legal. This screen also tells
you the expiration date of the database. Once you have
pressed any button, one of two messages that warn you
of difficulties with the GPS may appear. If the GPS
hasn't been turned ON, the LRN DATA LOST
message will appear. If the GPS is ON but hasnt yet
"acquired," you will see the LRN NAV INVALID message. Normally these
messages will disappear quickly, but they are vital to alert you to system problems and
you should be aware of their existence.
ARGUS 5000 MOVING
MAP DISPLAY APPROVED
FOR IFR USE WITH IFR
APPROVED LONG-RANGE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM.
AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
MUST BE AVAILABLE
AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
10-APR-96 1532:29
ARGUS 5000 SN 000001
PROGRAM VER. 05.00
DBASE CONFIG: 29
EFF. DATE: 28-MAR-96
EXP. DATE: 24-APR-96
©1987-96 EVENTIDE INC.
— BRG TK — KTS
.- NM —:--:--
LRN DATA
LOST
IIIIIOIIIII —TE
—MSL PLAN/720
— BRG TK — KTS
.- NM —:—: —
LRN NAV
INVALID
IIIIIOIIIII --TE
---MSL DEP/1
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So much for the administrative stuff, let's go flying! Our trip today will be from N07
(Lincoln Park NJ) to ABE (Allentown-Bethlehem PA), a trip of some 54 nm. If
you're following along with your GPS in training mode at home, set these up as
departure and destination waypoints.
264° BRG
53.7 NM
TK
— KTS
NO HEADING
OR
TRACK
ABE
32EHI
] --TE
PLAN/60
departure route.
Assuming that the GPS is working and has acquired, the
Argus may show a display like that at the left. Note that
the bearing and distance to the waypoint (ABE) is given,
but the graphic display area shows NO HEADING OR
TRACK. That's because we're not moving, so there is
no track or groundspeed. The mode shown is PLAN,
because that's always the first display seen. This mode
"autoranges" so that the most distant waypoint is always
shown at the edge of the screen. Some GPS models will
give incorrect position and track information before
acquisition. If the Argus is connected to the aircraft
compass system, the map will be displayed and oriented
correctly even if the aircraft isn't moving.
As we begin taxiing to runway 19 (ground TK 010°),
the PLAN display appears, showing the destination to
our left. Depending on the GPS, this display may
appear sooner or later during taxiing. It may also
appear somewhat erratic while we're on the ground
since our speed will be low and the GPS may have
difficulty following our tight turns while taxiing. From
the PLAN mode we can determine how to proceed.
We'll be taking off on runway 19, so it would seem that
a right turnout would be the best procedure. Note that
special use airspace is not shown in PLAN mode.
When we go to DEParture, we'll see that we're under
the floor of the New York Class B airspace and near
two controlled airports. This will slightly affect the
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