Apollo SL50 Operation & User’s Manual

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SL50 and SL60

GPS Receiver and VHF Communications Transceiver User’s Guide 560-0955-00 March 1997

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communication. Once again, II Morrow Inc. has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The Apollo SL50 and SL60 are unequaled in providing the features, level of performance, and reliability that aviation users require. The Apollo slim line series of avionics sets a precedent that will be the standard that all other avionics will be compared to. The Apollo SL50 is a full-featured slim line GPS receiver. The Apollo SL60 combines the capabilities of our outstanding GPS receiver with a state-of-the-art VHF communications transceiver in the same small package. You can be confident in knowing that you are the owner of the state-of-the-art in aviation navigation and communication. Our products are built to last and to satisfy your navigation needs. i Welcome ...

History of Revisions

March 1997 Original Release April 1997 Rev -01 Ordering Information To receive additional copies of the Apollo SL50/60 manuals order the following part numbers: User’s Guide 560-0955-xx User’s Guide Binder (3/4”) 560-9002-xx Installation Manual 560-0957-xx SL50 Quick Reference 561-0235-xx SL60 Quick Reference 561-0239-xx ii History of Revisions Important Notice The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States Department of Defense which is solely responsible for the accuracy, daily operation, and maintenance of the satellite constellation. System accuracy is affected by the Department of Defense’s Selective Availability (SA) and the Dilution of Precision (DOP) attributed to poor satellite geometry. Due to implementation of Selective Availability by the United States Department of Defense (DoD), all GPS receivers may suffer degradation of position accuracy. The DoD has stated that 95% of the time horizontal accuracy will not be degraded more than 100 m and 99.9% of the time accuracy will not be degraded more than 300 m. Installations of TSO C-129 authorized Apollo SL50/60’s may be approved for supplemental navigation only. The Apollo SL50/60 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. It is not required that these other systems be monitored. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference during residential use. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by II Morrow Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. DOC Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ... · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · i History of Revisions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ii Ordering Information· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ii Introduction· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 SL50· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 SL60· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Display · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Annun- ciators· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Relative Bearing Indicator· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Controls· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Power Knob (SL50)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Small and Large Knobs · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Keys · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Flip/Flop (Arrows) - SL60 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 NRST (Nearest Waypoint) - SL50 · · · · · · · · · · 4 COM (Communications Radio Mode) - SL60 · 4 WPT (Waypoint) - SL50 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 NAV (Navigation)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 SYS (System Mode) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 MSG (Message)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 DIRECT-TO · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 INFO (Information)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 i

SEL (Select) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5

ENT (Enter)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 Apollo SL50/60 Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 Getting Started the First Time · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 Power Up · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 Seed Position · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 Entering a Seed Position · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Change Reference Waypoint· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10 Change Lat/Lon Reference Position · · · · · · · · 11 Checking GPS Signal Strength · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 13 Entering a Destination Waypoint· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Using the Nearest Waypoint Function · · · · · · 14 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Using the Direct-To Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · 15 Navigation Basics · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17 About the Navigation Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17 About the Navigation Function Displays· · · · · · · · 17 Nav Home Page · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 17 Autonav · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 18 Nav Pages· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 19 Nav Display Choices· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 19 Emergency Search · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 25 Starting Emergency Search · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 25 Searching Around a Reference Waypoint· · · · 26 ii

Setting Runway Limits · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27

Special Use Airspace · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 28 Parallel Track Offset · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 29 GPS Position · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30 Countdown Timer · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 30 From/To/- Next Waypoint· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 32 Creating From/To/Next Waypoints· · · · · · · · · 32 Placing the To Waypoint on Hold· · · · · · · · · · 35 Using Direct-To · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 36 Direct-To OBS· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 36 Waypoint Functions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 37 Waypoint Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 37 Available Waypoint Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 37 ARPT Waypoint Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · 37 Getting Information about a Waypoint · · · · · · · · · 39 Database Update · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 40 Nearest (Emergency Search) Waypoint · · · · · · · · · 41 Starting Emergency Search · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 41 Create User Waypoint by Lat/Lon· · · · · · · · · · · · · 42 Create User Waypoint by Radial/- Distance · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 44 Delete User Waypoint · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 45 Modify User Waypoint · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 46 iii

Waypoint Comments · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 46

Flight Plan Functions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 47 Flight Plan Pages · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 47 Reaching the Flight Plan Function · · · · · · · · · 47 Active Flight Plan · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 48 Creating a Flight Plan · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 48 Flight Plan Leg Information· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 50 ETA · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 51 ETA? · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 51 Leg ETE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 51 Leg ETE?· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 51 ETE · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 51 ETE? · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 52 Fuel? · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 52 Direct-To · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 53 Manual Leg Activation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 53 Flight Plan Editing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 53 Changing Existing Flight Plan Legs · · · · · · · · 54 Inserting a New Waypoint· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 54 Deleting a Waypoint · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 55 Flight Plan Options · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 56 Activate · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 56 Rev Activate · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 56 Reactivate · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 56 iv

Rename · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 56

Copy Plan · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 57 Estimate Ground Speed· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 57 Clear Waypoints · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 57 Reverse Flight Plan · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 57 Estimated Fuel Flow · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 57 Delete Plan · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 58 Hold· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 58 Continue · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 59 Destination Waypoint Information · · · · · · · · · · · · 59 Flight Plan Comments · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 59 Copying the Active Flight Plan · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 60 System Functions· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 61 Flight Plans · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 61 Waypoint Database · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 61 Com Radio Information (SL60 Only) · · · · · · · 62 Software Version· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 63 RF Signal Strength · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 63 Audio Noise Level· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 63 Intercom Squelch Level Adjustment · · · · · · · · 63 Sidetone Level Adjustment · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 64 Navigation Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 65 Airspace Setup· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 65 Airspace Buffers · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 65 v

Airspace Selections · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 66

Autonav Time · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 67 Navigation Mode Programmable Pages and Autonav Pages· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 67 Creating a New Custom Nav Page · · · · · · · · · 69 Setting Units · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 71 Magnetic Variation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 71 Flight Timer Trigger · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 72 Direct-To Entry Options · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 73 CDI Scaling · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 74 System Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 75 Date and Time · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 75 Software Version· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 76 Fuel Measure Units · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 77 Test Display· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 77 Owner Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 77 GPS Sensor · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 79 Satellite Search Status · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 80 GPS Date and Time Page · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 80 GPS Normal Reset Page · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 80 Comm Radio Operation· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 81 Power On/Off· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 81 Volume· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 81 vi

Small and Large Knobs · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 81

Selecting Frequencies · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 81 Frequency Monitoring · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 82 Recalling a Frequency · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 83 TO, FROM, and INFO Frequency Database· · 83 Auto Stored Frequencies (Auto) · · · · · · · · · 85 User Stored Frequencies · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 86 Weather Channels · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 87 Emergency Channel · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 87 Intercom Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 88 Introduction to GPS Navigation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 89 GPS Overview · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 89 GPS System Accuracy · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 90 Summary · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 90 Start Up Displays · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 91 Owner Message · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 91 Memory Tests · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 91 Software Memory Test · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 92 Non-Volatile RAM Tests · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 93 User Database Memory Failure· · · · · · · · · · · · 93 Miscellaneous NVRAM Memory Failure· · · · 94 Database Test · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 94 Special Use Airspace Displays · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 95 Database Message · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 95 vii

IFR Output Tests · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 95

Message Function · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 97 New Messages · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 98 Old Messages· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 98 Messages · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 98 Special Use Airspace Messages · · · · · · · · · · · 98 Soon· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 98 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 98 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 98 Close · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 99 Inside · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 99 Empty To Waypoint: Cannot Compute Nav · · 99 GPS Communications Failure· · · · · · · · · · · · · 99 GPS Command Failure · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 99 GPS Self Test Failure · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 100 GPS Sensor Lat/Lon Failure · · · · · · · · · · · · · 100 GPS RAIM Not Available· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 100 GPS RAIM Position Error· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 100 GPS HDOP Position Error · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 101 Arrival At the To Waypoint · · · · · · · · · · · · · 101 Holding at the To Waypoint · · · · · · · · · · · · · 101 To Waypoint Sequence · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 102 Auto OBS Crossing Holding Waypoint · · · · 102 viii

User Database Memory Loss · · · · · · · · · · · · 102

Comm Radio Failure (SL60 only)· · · · · · · · · 102 Flight Plan Memory Loss · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 103 User Memory Failure · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 103 Database Expired· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 103 Database Invalid · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 103 Manual Magnetic Variation· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 104 Low Internal Battery Voltage · · · · · · · · · · · · 104 High Battery Voltage· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 104 Countdown Timer Expired · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 104 Flight Simulator · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 105 About the Flight Simulator · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 105 Starting the Flight Simulation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 106 Flight Simulator Operations· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 107 Troubleshooting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 109 Contacting the Factory· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 109 Glossary of Navigation Terms · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 111 ix

This guide describes the operation of the Apollo

SL50 GPS Receiver and the Apollo SL60 GPS Receiver and VHF Communication Transceiver. SL50 The Apollo SL50 is a high performance GPS receiver with a high intensity LED display packed into a 1.3 inch high by 6.25 inch wide package that conserves panel space. The SL50 uses the same 8-channel GPS engine that is used in II Morrow’s high end TSO C129 terminal and enroute certified products. The 32 character alphanumeric LED display uses an automatic intensity control to keep it easily readable in all conditions from direct sunlight to the dark of night. The Apollo SL50 has a wealth of easy to use features that every pilot needs. The large waypoint database has information about airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, and special use airspaces that makes the Apollo SL50 an encyclopedia of aviation. The database can be updated by connecting the SL50 serial port to a computer with II Morrow’s innovative Waypoint Manager software. The database can also include 200 custom 1 Introduction Power Photocell Nearest Waypoint Navigation Mode Direct To Message Mode System Mode GPS OFF/ONEte SLE 00:22 Brg 082 74 nm POLLO A SL50 SEL INFO ENT D Information Display Large, Outer Knob Small, Inner Knob Waypoint Mode Info Mode Select Enter WPT SYS NAV MSG NRST Message Annunciator Apollo SL50 Front Panel Description

waypoints created by the user. Ten flight plans can

be saved with up to twenty legs for setting up custom tailored routes. The detailed Navigation information displays are also customizable and can be set to automatically scroll through the desired information. The Emergency Search feature, invented by II Morrow, when used with the Direct-To feature makes it easy to quickly select an airport as a new destination whether because of a change in plans, or to react to an emergency. SL60 The Apollo SL60 combines all of the features of the SL50 with a state-of-the-art VHF communications transceiver in the same compact package. The VHF comm radio covers all 760 channels with 8+ watts (10 W typical for most frequencies) without any external cooling devices required. A built-in intercom capability works either with or replaces an audio panel. The features and packaging of the SL60 keeps your power requirements and installation costs low. You can easily switch between active and standby frequencies, select a weather channel, activate the emergency channel, or choose from one of ten customized frequencies or one of the last ten used. Display 2 Introduction Power/Volume/Squelch Photocell Flip/Flop Frequency Navigation Mode Direct To Message Mode System Mode TX GPS/COMM PULL SQUELCH VOL OFF 119.80 s121.50 POLLO A SL60 COM SYS NAV MSG SEL INFO ENT D BRG 210' 17.1nm Active Frequency Large, Outer Knob Small, Inner Knob Transmit Annunciator Comm Xcvr Mode Info Mode Select Enter Standby Frequency NAV Info Message Annunciator Apollo SL60 Front Panel Description

The display is a 1-line by 32-character 5x7 dot

matrix alphanumeric display. A photocell is located in the top left corner of the front panel display. The photocell automatically controls the light intensity of the display LEDs from low brightness at night to high brightness during daylight operation. Annun- ciators Several annunciators are used to help indicate the operating modes of your SL60. The TX (Transmit) annunciator is lighted whenever you are transmitting. If the avionics bus drops below 9 VDC, the SL60 will not transmit. An LED will be lighted above the WPT/COM, NAV, SYS, or MSG keys when they are pressed. An “s” normally appears to the left of the Standby frequency. An “I” appears to the left of the Standby frequency when the Intercom function is active. An “m” will appear to the left of the Standby frequency when you are using the Monitor function. TX - Transmit (SL60) s - Standby Frequency (SL60) m - Monitor Mode (SL60) I - Intercom (SL60) Relative Bearing Indicator The Relative Bearing Indicator indicates an approximate bearing to a waypoint or airspace relative to the aircraft’s current Track when your current ground speed is more than 5 knots. The following illustration describes the bearing range for each arrow. M N O P Q R \ T 23º to 67º 68º to 112º 113º to 157º 158º to 202º 203º to 247º 248º to 292º 293º to 337º 338º to 22º 3 Introduction

The knob on the left side of the SL60 controls power

on/off, volume, and squelch test. Rotate the knob clockwise (CW) past the detent to turn the power on. Continue rotating the knob to the right to increase speaker and headphone amplifier volume level. Rotate the knob to the left to reduce the volume level. Pull the knob out to disable automatic squelch. Power Knob (SL50) The knob on the left side of the SL50 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. Small and Large Knobs The dual concentric knobs on the right side of the front panel are used to select pages, edit characters and values, or other options. Keys Nine backlighted keys allow you access the functions in your Apollo SL50/60. Flip/Flop (Arrows) - SL60 Press the Flip/Flop key to switch between the active (left-most) and standby (right-most) frequency while in the Nav or Com functions. You may use an optional external Flip/Flop key for the same operation as the front panel control. Switching between frequencies is disabled while you are transmitting or editing in any function. NRST (Nearest Waypoint) - SL50 The Nearest Waypoint (Emergency) mode displays the closest waypoints to your position. COM (Communications Radio Mode) - SL60 Press the COM key to operate the Communications radio functions. 4 Introduction COM NRST

WPT (Waypoint) - SL50

The Waypoint key allows access to the waypoint database. (SL60 accesses the database from within the System function - see page 39.) NAV (Navigation) Press the NAV key to reach the navigation functions. SYS (System Mode) Press the SYS key to reach the System mode functions. System mode is used to make system level adjustments, setup flight plans, access the database, and modify Nav function displays. MSG (Message) Press the MSG key to reach the Message functions. The MSG annunciator will flash when a new message is provided. In the SL60, pressing MSG twice will start the Nearest Waypoint mode just as pressing NRST will on the SL50. DIRECT-TO The DIRECT-TO key is used to define a direct course from your present position to a waypoint. INFO (Information) The Info function accesses supplementary information about a waypoint. SEL (Select) The SELECT key activates editing or the selection of options. Editing is active on the items that flash on the display. In the SL60 when the COM function is active, pressing the SEL key will recall stored frequencies. ENT (Enter) The ENT key enters and saves the information flashing on the display. If the ENT key is not pressed after editing, any changes made are not saved. In the SL60 when the COM function is active, pressing the ENT key will save the standby frequency into the Auto Stack list. 5 Introduction SEL ENT INFO D NAV SYS MSG WPT

Apollo SL50/60 Features

SL50/60 GPS Navigation Features 10 Reversible Flight Plans with 20 Legs Automatic Waypoint Sequencing 200 User-Defined Waypoints Nav Displays Lat/Lon Bearing and Distance Ground Speed and Track Angle Desired Track and Distance Internal CDI Display 32-Character High-Intensity Alphanumeric LED Display Automatic Display Intensity Control User-Selectable Nav Displays User-Defineable Distance and Speed Settings: nm, km (distance) knots, kph (speed) Clock and Countdown Timer Auto/Manual Magnetic Variation Settings Direct-To Nav Function Parallel Track Nearest Waypoint Search Internal Database of Airports, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, Frequencies, and Airport Info Update the database through the serial port SL50/60 GPS Receiver Performance Specifications 8-Channel Parallel GPS Receiver Certified TSO C129 Class A2 for En Route and Terminal Operation 6 Apollo SL50/60 Features

SL60 Comm Radio Features

760 Communication Channels Frequency Range: 118 to 136.975 MHz Weather Channels: Receive only Active and Standby Flip/Flop Frequencies Volume Control 32-Character High-Intensity Alphanumeric LED Display Transmit Status Indicator Backlit Keypad Controls Automatic Display Intensity Control 2x10 Frequency Memory and Recall Stores/Recalls Ten User-Defined Frequencies Stores/Recalls Previous Ten Frequencies Frequency Monitor Function (listens to standby while monitoring the active) Squelch Test Function Stuck Mic Time-Out - 35 seconds SL60 Comm Radio Performance Transmit Power: 8 watts Carrier Power (35 watts Input Power) Input Voltage Range: 10 to 40 VDC Operating Temperature Range: -20° to +55° C Certified TSO C37d (transmitting) Certified TSO C38d (receiving) Certified TSO C128 (microphone) Physical Specifications Height: 1.3 inches Width: 6.25 inches Depth: 11.45 inches Weight: SL50: 2.3 pounds SL60: 2.8 pounds Interfaces External: CDI Left/Right TO/FROM Flag Nav Valid Flag Nav Superflag Three External Annunciators RS-232 Bi-Directional Serial Ports Optional External: Flip/Flop Switch OBS/Hold 7 Apollo SL50/60 Features

Getting Started the First Time

This section explains how to get started using your Apollo SL50/60. Information in this section explains how to startup the unit, check signals from the GPS satellites, enter a seed position, and GOTO a destination waypoint. It is necessary to enter a seed position and the current time the first time you turn the unit on. • Power on • Enter a seed position (your dealer may have already completed this step for you), if necessary • Enter the current time • Check satellite signal strength • Enter a “GOTO” waypoint • Begin navigating Power Up Turn the Power knob clockwise to switch the unit on. The startup screen, testing, position, and database information shows on the display for several seconds and then will go into the Navigation function. Seed Position Each time the Apollo SL50/60 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. Enter a Seed Position to allow the receiver to quickly locate and track available satellites. Note The seed position and current time only need to be entered the first time the receiver is switched on. This information is stored in memory and need not be entered again. If you move about three hundred miles without the Apollo SL50/60 turned on and tracking its position, reenter the seed position. 9 Getting Started the First Time

After the start up tests, you will always have the

choice of entering a Seed Position. The Seed Position is a starting reference point so the GPS receiver knows what satellites it is looking for. If a Seed Position has been previously entered, you do not need to select a new Present Position or a Reference Waypoint. If you do not make any selections, the Apollo SL50/60 will automatically progress into the Navigation function. 1. The previous Seed Position will display with the choice of SEL/ENT for a few seconds. If you don’t do anything, the Apollo SL50/60 will continue normally. You can also press ENT to accept the current position, though this is not required. 0.3nm 2770 To SLE SEL/ENT 2. Press SEL to change the Seed Position. 3. The current Reference Position will be displayed and the Chg? prompt will flash. 44054.46N 122059.69W Ref: Chg? Press ENT to change the Reference Waypoint or turn the Large knob to change to Lat/Lon Reference Position. Use the appropriate following description: Change Reference Waypoint or Change Lat/Lon Reference Position. Change Reference Waypoint 1. After pressing ENT, the first character of the Reference Waypoint name will flash. You can change the waypoint type by turning the Large knob ccw one click and the turning the Small knob. aPDX c PORTLAND OR USA 10 Getting Started the First Time SEL ENT ENT

2. Turn the Large knob to each character of the

waypoint name. Change the character with the Small knob. aSLE c SALEM OR USA 3. Note that you can change the character just before the airport name to either a “c” or an “f.” The “c” indicates a “city” and the “f” indicates a “facility.” 4. When you have entered the waypoint name, press ENT. Change Lat/Lon Reference Position 1. Set the latitude and longitude coordinates near to your current position. After turning the Large knob, the first character of the Reference Position Lat/Lon will flash. 44054.46N 122059.69W Ref: Chg? 2. Change the character with the Small knob. Turn the Large knob to move to each character of the Lat/Lon position and change it with the Small knob. 45054.46N 122059.69W 3. When you have entered the Lat/Lon position, press ENT. 11 Getting Started the First Time ENT ENT aSL c SALEM OR USA E Waypoint Type (Airport shown here) Waypoint Indentifier Underline indicates flashing character "c" = City "f" = Facility City or Facility Name State Country

4. After entering the Seed Position, you will be

prompted next to clear the active flight plan. Choose Yes or No with the Small knob. Press ENT to now continue normal operations. Clear Active Flight Plan YES? 12 Getting Started the First Time ENT

The unit shows the GPS signal strength screen in

the GPS Sensor function. Make it a habit to check this screen to make sure that the unit is properly tracking visible satellites before you fly. The Apollo SL50/60 requires signals from at least four satellites to calculate a 3D position fix (Lat/Lon and GPS altitude). More details are available in the GPS Sensor part of the System section of this manual, see page 79. 1. Press SYS and turn the Large knob to display the GPS Sensor function. Press ENT. GPS Sensor: Press ENT 2. The GPS Health page is shown if GPS information is received. The GPS number and dimension (2D, 3D, or no position), number of healthy, and number of visible satellites are shown. GPS 3D Pos Healthy: 25 Vis: 8 Y 3. Turn the Small knob to view the GPS Satellites Used for Position fixes page. GPS SVs: 31,27,26,19,07,02 4. Turn the Small knob again to view the GPS Satellite Status, Elevation, SNR, and Azimuth page. Turn the Small knob to view information about each available satellite. SV31 DATA el:210 sig:055 az:0430 13 Getting Started the First Time ENT SYS

The GPS antenna must be able to “see”

each satellite it is tracking. If a satellite is “shaded” by the wing or fuselage during a turn, it may temporarily lose track of that satellite. If this happens, or if the geometry of the satellites available is poor, the unit may temporarily calculate a “2D Fix” and Nav information will not be available. A NAV INVALID FLAG will be generated and all Nav information will be dashed. Entering a Destination Waypoint With a seed position and the current UTC time and date set, the Apollo SL50/60 is ready to begin navigating a trip. Prepare for trip navigation by entering a destination waypoint. Using the Nearest Waypoint Function 1. Press the NRST key in the SL50 or press MSG twice in the SL60. The GOTO Nearest Waypoint function is displayed with the distance and bearing from your present position to the indicated waypoint. See page 41 in the Waypoint section for a more complete description of using the Nearest Waypoint function. ARPT 1 SLE Brg 3520 5.4nm 2. Turn the Large knob to view the different waypoint types. VOR 1 UBG Brg 3440 26.6nm 3. Turn the Small knob to view the 20 nearest waypoints. VOR 2 CVO Brg 1890 27.5nm 14 Getting Started the First Time

Using the Direct-To Function

1. Press the Direct-To key. Change the waypoint type by moving to the character to the left of the waypoint name with the Large knob. vUBG f NEWBERG OR USA 2. Change the type of destination waypoint by turning the Small knob to select: airport (a), NDB (n), VOR (v), INT (i), or USER (u). For instance, with ARPT (a) indicated as the type of destination waypoint, only airports show on the display as you select identifier characters. aSLE c Salem OR USA 3. Turn the Large knob to each character of the waypoint identifier. Change the character with the Small knob. aPAE c EVERETT WA USA 4. Turn the Large knob to the “c” or “f” character before the waypoint city (c) or facility (f) name. Change the character with the Small knob. A plus (+) will appear when the same name is available for multiple waypoints. aPDX +c PORTLAND OR USA 5. You can also then turn the Large knob to each character of the city/facility name. Change the character with the Small knob. aPDX +c PORTLAND OR USA 15 Getting Started the First Time D

6. Press SEL again to select the entire city name.

aPDX +c PORTLAND OR USA 7. Turn the Small knob to view each airport with the current city name. The city name can be a maximum of 16 characters. Longer names will be truncated. aHIO +c PORTLAND OR USA 8. When you have entered the waypoint name, press ENT. Your Apollo SL50/60 will now switch to the Navigation function and show information based on your present position to the Direct-To destination waypoint. ete HIO 00:13 Brg 345 36.6nm 16 Getting Started the First Time ENT SEL

This section explores the navigation function and

describes the powerful features it contains. When you become comfortable operating the unit, you may wish to “fly” the Apollo SL50/60 using the built-in simulator. Follow the instructions in the Simulator section for using the simulator. About the Navigation Function The navigation function is always active. When you use other functions, the navigation function continues to run “in the background” calculating your present position, navigating your programmed route (if active), and alerting you to events or conditions important to navigation. When you finish using other functions and return to the navigation function, the last navigation display used is shown. About the Navigation Function Displays While you navigate, the Apollo SL50/60 gives you information in the Navigation function displays. The navigation information displays and sequencing speed are user-programmable. See the Nav info section of the System Functions chapter (see page 65). The Large knob will select the higher level Nav functions: Nav pages, Emergency Search, Parallel Track Offset, GPS Position, Countdown Timer, and the From/To/Next Waypoints. The Small knob will look at the pages available for each function; a diamond will be shown on the right side of the display if more pages are available. Nav Home Page The Nav Home Page is a default page that is the first page available in the Navigation function. The Nav Home Page is not customizable. The information in the Home Page shows the Destination Waypoint identifier, Estimated Time Enroute, Bearing, and Range (distance) to the destination waypoint. Ete EUG 00:22 Brg 082 74nm Y 17 Navigation Basics

Turn the Small knob to view the other available

Navigation displays. Autonav The Autonav feature lets you select certain Nav display choices and have them rotate in sequence displaying each one from one to nine seconds. The selection of displays and sequencing time is performed in the Nav Info part of the System Functions (see page 67). 1. Start Autonav by pressing ENT while displaying the Nav Home Page, or one of its sub-pages. Ete EUG 00:22 Brg 082 74nm Y 2. Stop Autonav rotation by pressing any key or turning either knob. 18 Navigation Basics TO WPT FROM WPT North Track Angle Error (Tae) Present Position BRG TRK DTK Distance Off Track or Cross Track Deviation Course DTK 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 Heading Navigation Terms and Abbreviations ENT

Nav Display Choices

Estimated Time Enroute (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. If the ground speed is less than or equal to 5 knots, the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or there is no TO waypoint, the ETE value will be shown as dashes. If there is no TO waypoint, the TO identifier location will be replaced by dashes. Bearing (Brg) Bearing is the angle from your present position to the TO waypoint. Bearing is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Bearing is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. The Bearing value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank or the GPS receiver does not have a valid position. 19 Navigation Basics Estimated Time Enroute Label Waypoint Indentifier Bearing Value Estimated Time Enroute Value Bearing Label Range to Destination Waypoint from your Present Position "Diamond" indicates more pages can be selected with the knob. Small ete EUG 00:16 Brg 173 45.5nm Y

The distance from your present position to the TO

waypoint. Units can be set as either nautical miles or kilometers in the Nav Info section of the System functions (see page 71). Nautical mile units are 0.00 to 9.00 nm in 0.01 nm increments, 10.0 to 99.9 nm in 0.1 nm increments, and 100 to 9999 nm in 1 nm increments. Kilometer units are 0.00 to 99.99 km in 0.01 km increments, 100.0 to 999.9 km in 0.1 km increments, and 1000 to 9999 km in 1 km increments. The Range value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank or the GPS receiver does not have a valid position. Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) and Distance Off Track The airplane symbol (A) referenced to a bar graph shows your position relative to being on-course. When the airplane is to the right of the center bar, you must fly left to return on-course; the bar graph indicates you are off-course to the right. Fly the aircraft in the direction of the bar graph to return on-course. #### A Brg 173 42.4nm CDI Sensitivity = 0.3 nm CDI Sensitivity = 1.0 nm CDI Sensitivity = 5.0 nm each 7 = 0.01 nm each $ = 0.05 nm each H = 0.24 nm each 6 = 0.04 nm each z = 0.14 nm each B = 0.71 nm A 66666 (full scale) = 0.3 nm A zzzzzz (full scale) = 1.0 nm A BBBBB (full scale) = 5.0 nm A single dot thickness bar indicates that CDI sensitivity is set to 0.3 nm full scale per side. The two dot bar indicates a sensitivity of 1.0 nm full scale per side. The three dot bar indicates a sensitivity of 5.0 nm full scale per side. The manual sensitivity of the CDI may be set to 0.3, 1.0, or 5.0 20 Navigation Basics

nm full scale per side. The airplane symbol is also

used as a To-From indicator. When the airplane is facing up, you are on the “To” side of the destination waypoint. When the airplane is facing upside down, you are on the “From” side of the destination waypoint. The number shown on the edge of the display opposite from the airplane symbol shows the distance off track. The range is 0.000 to 0.999 nm at 0.001 nm resolution, 1.0 to 9.99 nm at 0.01 nm resolution, and 10.0 to 99.9 nm at 0.1 nm resolution. 1.6 <<

Desired Track (Dtk)

Desired Track is the course angle between the FROM and TO waypoints referenced to the magnetic variation at the current FROM waypoint. Desired Track is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Dtk 173 48.0nm Trk 173 TAE 000 From-To Distance The distance from the departure (origin) waypoint to the destination waypoint is shown as a value, but does not show any label. The nautical mile units are 0.00 to 9.99 nm at 0.01 nm resolution, 10.0 to 99.9 nm at 0.1 nm resolution, and 100 to 9999 nm at one nm resolution. Kilometer units are 0.00 to 99.99 km at 0.01 km resolution, 100.0 to 999.9 km at 0.1 km resolution, and 1000 to 9999 km at 1 km resolution. See page 71 for details on changing units of measurement. 22 Navigation Basics Desired Track Label Desired Track Angle from Origin to Destination Track Angle Value Track Angle Label Track Angle Error Label Dtk 173 48.0nm Trk 174 Tae 001 Desired Track Distance from Origin to Destination Track Angle Error Value

Track (Trk) Angle

Track Angle is the angle of your actual direction of travel. Track is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Track is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. The Track value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank, if the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or if ground speed is less than 5 knots. Track Angle Error (Tae) Track Angle Error is the difference between the Desired Track and Track Angle (Dtk - Trk). Track Angle Error is shown from 0 to 359 degrees in one degree increments. Track Angle Error is computed using the magnetic variation at the Present Position. The Track Angle Error value will be dashed if the FROM or TO waypoints are blank, if the GPS receiver does not have a valid position, or if ground speed is less than 5 knots. Ground Speed (GS) Ground Speed is the measure of your progress over the ground, not airspeed. Ground Speed units are from 0 to 999 knots in 1 knot increments. The Ground Speed value will be replaced with dashes if the speed is less than 5 knots, there is no valid GPS position, or the TO waypoint is blank. See page 71 for details on changing units of measurement. Trk 173 173 Ground Sp 170 kts 23 Navigation Basics

Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA)

The elevation of the highest obstruction near the aircraft plus a 1,000 or 2,000 foot buffer added for safety. In non-mountainous terrain, a 1,000 foot buffer is added. In mountainous terrain, a 2,000 foot buffer is added. The result is rounded to the nearest 100 feet. The value will be replaced with dashes if there is no valid GPS position, the TO waypoint is blank, or the current position is outside of the database coverage area. MinSafeA 5700« EnrtSafeA 5700« Minimum Enroute Safe Altitude (MESA) Minimum Enroute Safe Altitude is the highest MSA for every point between the aircraft present position and the “TO” waypoint with a 5 nm buffer around the course. The value will be replaced with dashes if there is no valid GPS position, the TO waypoint is blank, or the current position is outside of the database coverage area. Flight Time Flight Time shows the elapsed time in hours and minutes (00:00 to 99:59) from departure. If the Flight Timer is not started the value will be replaced with dashes. The Flight Timer options are set in the System Functions (see page 72). Flt Time 00:07 Time 13:15 UTC Time UTC Time is displayed using the 24 hour clock based on Universal Coordinated Time. Units are hours and minutes (00:00 to 23:59). 24 Navigation Basics

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)

The first ETA is to the current TO waypoint at the current Ground Speed from the present position. The second ETA uses the total flight plan distance remaining to the last waypoint in the flight plan based on the current Ground Speed. The destination waypoint is displayed. Units are hours and minutes (00:00 to 23:59) based on the UTC 24 hour clock. The values will be replaced with dashes if the speed is less than 5 knots, there is no valid GPS position, or the TO and destination waypoints are blank. eta EUG 00:11 Emergency Search An important safety feature of the SL50/60 is its ability to locate waypoints closest to your position. Should you have to land quickly, you can use this feature to locate a nearby waypoint, assign it as a destination, and quickly navigate to it. Besides the nearest waypoints to your present position, you can also select a reference waypoint from the database and search for waypoints near to it. You can set up the Emergency Search function to filter for certain airport types you select, such as: runway length, lighting, and surface type. Starting Emergency Search 1. In the SL50, press the NRST key. In the SL60, press the MSG key twice. Turn the Large knob to display the waypoint type and options: Airport (ARPT), VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT), User (USER), Choose Reference Waypoint, Runway Limits, and Special Use Airspace. ARPT 1 SLE Brg 0750 T 17.3nm 2. Turn the Small knob to display the nearest 20 waypoints. The waypoints must be within 600 25 Navigation Basics ENT NRST MSG MSG

miles of your present position. The Bearing and

Distance to the displayed waypoint is shown on the right side of the display. Press ENT to set the displayed waypoint as the new destination (TO) waypoint. Searching Around a Reference Waypoint Use this function to search for the 20 nearest waypoints within 600 miles of a reference waypoint selected from the database. 1. While in the Emergency Search function, turn the Large knob to view “Choose Reference Waypoint” and press ENT. Choose Reference Wpt: Press ENT 2. The first character of the airport identifier will flash. You can also press SEL a second time to make the entire field flash. Turn the Small knob to change characters. Turn the Large knob to select another field to change. aSLE c SALEM OR USA 3. Turn the Large knob to cause the waypoint type to flash. Turn the Small knob to choose Airport (a), VOR (v), NDB (n), or User (u) waypoint type. aBOI c BOISE ID USA 4. Press ENT to accept the displayed waypoint as the reference waypoint. ARPT 1 BOI Brg 3440 0.0nm 26 Navigation Basics ENT ENT ENT

5. Turn the Small knob to view the nearest 20

waypoints. Setting Runway Limits Narrow the type of airports that you will accept by choosing the runway length, lighting, and surface type. 1. While in the Emergency Search function, turn the Large knob to view the “Runway Limits” display. Rwy Limits:H/S/W Ft:0 Lit:No 2. Press SEL. The runway length value will flash. Turn the Small knob to select the minimum runway length you want considered. Choosing a length of 0 feet means you will accept any runway length. Rwy Limits:H/S/W Ft:3500 Lit:No 3. Turn the Large knob to move to the next selection. With the “Lit” value flashing, turn the Small knob to choose “Yes” or “No” for the runway lighting requirement. Rwy Limits:H/S/W Ft:3500 Lit:Yes 4. Turn the Large knob to cause the runway surface type to flash. Turn the Small knob to choose from the Hard (H), Soft (S), or Water (W) surface types. Soft refers to grass, dirt, or gravel runways. Rwy Limits:H/S Ft:3500 Lit:Yes 5. Press ENT to save your choices. 27 Navigation Basics SEL ENT

When searching around your present position, the

first ten airspaces within 100 miles are displayed. If you are using the Simulator, the first 20 airspaces within 100 miles are displayed. While searching for airspaces, the keys and knobs are disabled and the following display will appear. Searching for Airspaces... The information for airspaces includes: name, position in the list (1-10), type, and proximity. Proximity is indicated as either: Soon, Outside, Inside, or Close. Criteria for airspace searches is set in the System functions (see pages 66 and 98). KANSAS CITY 1 Class B OUTSIDE 1. Press the INFO key to view information about the airspace. Bearing and Distance values are towards the closest point on the airspace boundary, whether you are inside or outside the airspace. KANSAS CITY 1 Brg 2100T17.1nm 2. Turn the Small knob to view more information about the airspace. “MSL” stands for feet above Mean Sea Level. “AGL” stands for feet Above Ground Level. KANSAS CITY 1 Ceil: 8000«msl 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. KANSAS CITY 1 Floor:UNLIMITED 28 Navigation Basics INFO

The Nearest Airspace list is updated periodically as

your aircraft moves and the following display will appear. Re-Organizing Airspaces... Parallel Track Offset This function allows you to create a parallel course offset to the left or right from your current FROM-TO course 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. Transitions between flight plan legs cannot be greater than 120 degrees. Parallel tracks that would force backtracking are not allowed. You select Parallel Track to be “In Use” or on “Standby,” choose Left or Right of the current course, and the offset distance. The PTK annunciator (if installed) will turn on when Parallel Track is enabled. 1. In the Nav function, turn the Large knob to display Parallel Track. PTK Offset RIGHT 12.4nm Standby 2. Press SEL. The activation field will flash. Two states are available: In Use or Standby. If Parallel Track is in use, “Standby” will flash. If Parallel Track is on Standby, “In Use?” will flash. Turn the Large knob to choose In Use or Standby. Press ENT to activate the Parallel Track settings when you are finished. PTK Offset RIGHT 12.4nm Use? 3. Press SEL and then turn the Large knob to the direction field. Turn the Small knob to choose Left or Right. PTK Offset LEFT 12.4nm In Use 29 Navigation Basics SEL ENT SEL

4. Turn the Large knob to the distance field. Turn

the Small knob to select the offset distance. PTK Offset LEFT 2.5nm In Use 5. After making your choices, press ENT. A “p” will replace the waypoint type to indicate that Parallel Track is in use. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will state that Parallel Track is in use. Using Direct-To will cancel Parallel Track. GPS Position The GPS Position page shows the calculated Latitude and Longitude, as well as its Position Dilution of Precision (PDOP). Lower PDOP values are better than higher values. See the Glossary for more details. In the Navigation function, turn the Large knob to display the GPS Position page. 44010.11N 123015.84W PDOP 0.0 Countdown Timer The Countdown Timer allows you to set a timer that 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. The factory default time is 00:03:00 (3 minutes). Pressing SEL will reset the Countdown Timer to your last selected value. 1. While in the Navigation function, turn the Large knob to view the Countdown Timer page. 2. Press SEL to start editing. The minutes value will flash. Countdown Timer 00:03:00 30 Navigation Basics ENT SEL

3. Turn the Large knob to move between the time

value fields. Countdown Timer 00:05:00 4. Turn the Small knob to edit the hours, minutes, or seconds value. Countdown Timer 01:05:00 5. Press ENT to start the timer at the selected time value. 6. After the Countdown Timer value expires, press the MSG key to note the time out message. 31 Navigation Basics ENT MSG

The From/To/Next Waypoint page allows you to

create a three waypoint mini-flightplan while within the Nav function. These waypoints are like a three waypoint window into your Active Flight Plan. Changes to this page or to the Active Flight Plan changes the other one. Select waypoints from the database including the following types: airport (a), VOR (v), NDB (n), Intersection (i), and User-defined (u). You can search for waypoints by facility identifier, waypoint type, or by facility name. aSLE to vUBG next aPDX Creating From/To/Next Waypoints From Waypoint 1. While in the Navigation function, turn the Large knob to view the From/To/Next page. _____ to _____ next _____ 2. Press SEL to start editing. Turn the Large knob to select the From (first) waypoint position. Turn the Small knob so the flashing selection shows Ins? (Insert). Press ENT. Ins? to _____ next _____ 32 Navigation Basics ENT SEL TO WPT FROM WPT Present Position NEXT WPT vUBG aPDX aSLE

3. Turn the Large knob ccw one position to the

waypoint type. Choose Airport (a), VOR (v), NDB (n), Intersection (i), or User-defined (u) with the Small knob. vABA f ARUBA ANTILL 4. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the first character of the waypoint name. The first character of the waypoint name will flash. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. a6S4 c GATES OR USA 5. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. Continue to select additional characters. aEUF c EUFAULA AL USA 6. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. Continue to select the needed characters. aEUG c EUGENE AL USA 8. Press ENT when you have selected the desired departure waypoint. aEUG to _____ next _____ 33 Navigation Basics ENT

1. Press SEL and move to the To waypoint with the

Large knob. aEUG to Ins? next _____ 2. The insert (Ins?) choice will flash. Press ENT and then select the To waypoint as you did for the From waypoint. 3. After selecting a To waypoint, press ENT. aEUG to aSLE next _____ Next Waypoint 1. Press SEL and move to the Next waypoint with the Large knob. aEUG to aSLE next Ins? 2. The insert (Ins?) choice will flash. Press ENT and then select the Next waypoint as you did for the From waypoint. 3. After selecting a Next waypoint, press ENT. aEUG to aSLE next HIO 34 Navigation Basics ENT SEL ENT SEL ENT ENT

1. While in the Navigation function, turn the Large

knob to view the From/To/Next page. 2. Press SEL to start editing. 3. Turn the Large knob to select the From, To, or Next waypoint field to edit. 4. The flashing selection will ask you to choose between Ins (Insert), Chg (Change), or Del (Delete). The TO waypoint can also be placed on Hold or To (active). When a waypoint is deleted, its position will be replaced by dashes. Placing the To Waypoint on Hold 1. Press SEL and move to the To designation with the Large knob. You can also place the To waypoint on hold by pressing the external WPT SEQ button, when it is installed. The HOLD annunciator will light when it is installed. aEUG to aSLE next HIO 2. Turn the Small knob to choose Hold? Placing the To waypoint on Hold suspends waypoint sequencing. aEUG hold? aSLE next HIO 3. Press ENT. Reverse the operation to return to normal sequencing. 35 Navigation Basics ENT SEL SEL

Pressing the Direct-To key sets the From location

as your present position. 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. Activating Direct-To will disable Parallel Track. 1. Press the Direct-To key. 2. Select the waypoint using the Small and Large knobs. 3. Press ENT. Direct-To OBS Pressing the Direct-To key twice starts the OBS desired track editor. This feature is useful for defining the inbound course for holding patterns. OBS Desired Track allows entry of a desired track to the current To waypoint. The current desired track in the navigation pages will be replaced by the OBS Desired Track value entered. Waypoint sequencing at the To waypoint is automatically inhibited; placed on Hold. 1. Press Direct-To twice. The first character of the Desired Track value will flash. Turn the Small knob to change the value. This value defaults to the current inbound course for the active waypoint. OBS DTK: 3290 to SLE 2. Turn the Large knob to move to the next character. Turn the Small knob to change the value. OBS DTK: 2790 to SLE 3. Press ENT when the desired track value is complete. 36 Navigation Basics ENT D ENT D

The Apollo SL50/60 provides an extensive built-in

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. The waypoint types are: • Airports (ARPTs) • Very high frequency omniranges (VORs) • Non-directional beacons (NDBs) • Enroute intersections (INTs) • User created (USERs) Available Waypoint Information The following information is available for each waypoint type. Use the waypoint INFO function to get this information as the Introduction describes in “Waypoint Information.” ARPT Waypoint Information • Bearing and distance from present position • Airport type • Airport elevation • Fuel availability by type • Runway length(s) and surface type • Radio communication frequencies (an asterisk at the frequency indicates part-time availability) • Lat/Lon coordinates • Identifier • City/Facility name • Waypoint comments 37 Waypoint Functions

VOR Waypoint Information

• Identifier • Name • Radial and distance from the VOR • Bearing and distance from present position • Operating frequency • Lat/Lon coordinates NDB Waypoint Information • Bearing and distance from present position • Operating frequency • Lat/Lon coordinates • Identifier • Name INT Waypoint Information • Country • Bearing and distance from present position • Identifier • Lat/Lon coordinates USER Waypoint Information • Bearing and distance from present position • Distance from present position • Lat/Lon coordinates • Runway Length • Identifier • Waypoint comments 38 Waypoint Functions

You can access the Waypoint database by either

looking directly or by using a feature that draws information from the database, such as using Emergency Search or creating a Flightplan. This section will describe going directly into the database, the other methods of using the waypoint database will be covered in the sections about the specific features. 1. In the SL50, press the WPT key. In the SL60, press the SYS key, turn the Large knob to view the “Access Database” page, and then press ENT. aAAF c APALACHICOLA FL USA 2. Select the waypoint type. Turn the Large knob one click ccw. Choose Airport (a), VOR (v), NDB (n), Intersection (i), or User-defined (u) with the Small knob. aAAF c APALACHICOLA FL USA 3. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the first character of the waypoint name. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. aPAE c EVERETT WS USA 4. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. Continue to select the needed characters. aPDX c PORTLAND OR USA 39 Waypoint Functions

5. You can also select the waypoint by the facility

name. As you turn the Large knob to the “c”, a “+” may appear. aPDX +c PORTLAND OR USA Multiple facilities or cities with the same name will have a “+” beside the name. 6. Press SEL so the whole name flashes. aPDX +c PORTLAND OR USA 7. Turn the Small knob to view the waypoints with the same city or facility name. aHIO +c PORTLAND OR USA 8. Press INFO to view information about the selected waypoint. aHIO +f PORTLAND-HILLSBORO OR USA 9. Press ENT or INFO to leave the function. Database Update The SL50/60 can have its waypoint database updated to allow you to keep your information current. Connect your SL50/60 to the serial port of a PC with the appropriate cable. Use II Morrow’s Waypoint Manager software to perform the update. 1. In the Waypoint Database, turn the Large knob to the Database Update page. Press ENT to start the updating. No controls may be used until the update is complete. Database UPDATE: Press ENT 40 Waypoint Functions SEL INFO

2. The SL50/60 will provide a series of displays

showing your progress during the update process. Follow the directions in the Waypoint Manager documentation. Nearest (Emergency Search) Waypoint An important safety feature of the SL50/60 is its ability to locate waypoints closest to your position. Should you have to land quickly, you can use this feature to locate a nearby waypoint, assign it as a destination, and quickly navigate to it. Besides the nearest waypoints to your present position, you can also select a reference waypoint from the database and search for waypoints near to it. You can set up the Emergency Search function to filter for certain airport types you select, such as: runway length, lighting, and surface type. See page 25 in the Navigation Basics section for more details on using Emergency Search. Starting Emergency Search 1. In the SL50, press the NRST key. In the SL60, press the MSG key twice. 2. Turn the Large knob to display the waypoint type and options: Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection (INT), User waypoints, Choose Reference Waypoint, Runway Limits, and Special Use Airspace. 3. Turn the Small knob to display the nearest 20 waypoints. The waypoints must be within 600 miles of your present position. The Bearing and Distance to the displayed waypoint is shown on the right side of the display. Press Direct-To and then ENT to set the displayed waypoint as the new destination (TO) waypoint. 41 Waypoint Functions MSG MSG ENT NRST D

The Apollo SL50/60 allows you to create up to 200

of your own waypoints to the waypoint database. You can create a waypoint based on a Lat/Lon or using a radial and distance from another waypoint. You can also add the runway length. 1. In the SL50, press the WPT key. In the SL60, press the SYS key, turn the Large knob to view the “Waypoint Database” page, and then press ENT. 2. Turn the Large knob to view the “Create User Wpt By Lat/Lon” page. Create User Wpt By Lat/Lon: ENT 3. Press ENT. #000 USER 44024.29N 122051.52W 4. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. H000 USER 44024.29N 122051.52W 5. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. Continue to select the needed characters for the Waypoint Name, Latitude, Longitude, and Runway Length. HOME USER 44024.29N 122051.52W 42 Waypoint Functions ENT

5. Runway Length is not shown on the first page of

the waypoint. Turn the Large knob cw past the last Lat/Lon value or ccw before the first character of the waypoint name to view the Runway Length. HOME USER Rwy Length: 0000 ft 6. A Runway Length digit will flash. Turn the Small knob to change the value. Turn the Large knob to move to another character. HOME USER Rwy Length: 3500 ft 7. Press ENT when you have finished entering the waypoint information. 43 Waypoint Functions ENT

1. In the SL50, press the WPT key. In the SL60,

press the SYS key, turn the Large knob to view the “Waypoint Database” page, and then press ENT. 2. Turn the Large knob to view the “Create User Wpt By Rad/Dis” page. Press ENT. The first character of the radial will flash. Ref Wpt: AAF 000.00 000.0nm 3. Select the Reference Waypoint. Turn the Large knob ccw one click to select the waypoint identifier which will be replaced by the change prompt (Chg?). Press ENT to change the waypoint identifier. Ref Wpt: Chg? 000.00 000.0nm 4. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character. Turn the Small knob to select the next desired character. After the reference waypoint name is chosen, press ENT. Ref Wpt: SLE 000.00 000.0nm 5. Now select the needed characters for the Radial and Distance. Turn the Small knob to change characters. Turn the Large knob to move to the next character. Ref Wpt: SLE 040.00 012.0nm 44 Waypoint Functions ENT ENT ENT

6. Press ENT when you have finished entering the

waypoint information. You will be prompted to create a name for the waypoint. #000 USER 44010.96N 121043.35W 7. Now, use the Large and Small knobs to enter the waypoint name. You can also adjust Lat/Lon and add the Runway Length. Press ENT when you are finished. CABIN USER 44010.96N 121043.35W Note You should never create a Radial/Distance User waypoint from another Radial/Distance User waypoint. “Chaining” this type of waypoint in a string may cause additive errors in the waypoint position. Delete User Waypoint 1. In the SL50, press the WPT key. In the SL60, press the SYS key, turn the Large knob to view the “Waypoint” page, and then press ENT. 2. Turn the Large knob to view the “Delete User Waypoint” page. Delete User Wpt: Press ENT 3. Press ENT. Turn the Small knob to view the User waypoints. WPT to Delete: CABIN Press ENT 4. When the waypoint to delete is displayed, press ENT. 45 Waypoint Functions ENT ENT ENT ENT

1. In the SL50, press the WPT key. In the SL60, press

the SYS key, turn the Large knob to view the “Waypoint Database” page, and then press ENT. 2. Turn the Large knob to view the “Modify User Waypoint” page. Press ENT. Modify User Wpt: Press ENT 3. Turn the Small knob to view the User waypoints. WPT to Modify: CABIN Press ENT 4. When the waypoint to modify is displayed, press ENT. 5. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. 6. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character. Turn the Small knob to select the desired character. After the correct characters are chosen, press ENT. Waypoint Comments You may add comments to up to 200 waypoints. The comments are added while viewing the Info for a waypoint. 1. While viewing the desired waypoint, press INFO. Turn the Small knob to the Waypoint Comment page and press SEL. Waypoint Comment: Press SEL 2. Turn the Large and Small knobs to edit the comment. Press ENT to save the comment. 900FT TOWER 14NM NW OF AIRPORT 46 Waypoint Functions ENT ENT ENT ENT INFO SEL

Flight Plan Functions

Flight plans are specific routes between waypoints you may store in the Apollo SL50/60’s memory. This information is used to calculate useful flight statistics. The Flight Plan function allows you to have up to 10 stored flight plans. Each flight plan may have up to 20 legs. The Active flight plan is always used for the current flight. Inactive flight plans may be activated in the Flight Plan function to be copied into the Active flight plan. The From-To-Next waypoint page in the Nav function is a two-leg window of the Active Flight Plan showing the current and next leg. Flight Plan Leg pages show the leg number and From and To waypoint identifiers on the display, along with the bearing and distance between the From and To waypoints. One asterisk (*) next to the leg number means that the displayed leg is in the Active flight plan. Two asterisks (**) mean that the displayed leg shows the current From and To waypoints which are being used for navigation. Flight Plan Pages The first page of each flight plan is the Name Page. The Name Page displays the flight plan name, total distance, and the destination waypoint. Distance is displayed as 0.0 to 99.9 nm at 0.1 nm resolution and 100 to 99999 nm at 1 nm resolution. A diamond Y at the right side of the display indicates that more pages can be viewed by turning the Small knob. Reaching the Flight Plan Function 1. Press SYS to reach the System function and then press SYS a second time, or turn the Large knob, to reach the Flight Plan access display. Flight Plans: Press ENT 2. Press ENT to enter into the Flight Plan function. 47 Flight Plan Functions ENT SYS

Active Flight Plan

The first plan in the Flight Plan function is the Active plan and is noted by the name *Active* with asterisks. This name cannot be changed in the Active page. *Active* 259nm Dest: PDT Y Creating a Flight Plan The basic steps for creating a flight plan include: entering the plan name and inserting waypoints. You may then view flight plan information, activate the plan, and use the other options. 1. In the Flight Plan function, turn the Large knob to view the “Create a New Flightplan: SEL” page. Create a New Flightplan: SEL 2. Press SEL. ________ Enter a New Plan Name 48 Flight Plan Functions SEL SYS WPT2 WPT1 (Departure WPT) Present Position WPT3 WPT4 WPT5 Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4

3. Turn the Small knob to select the first flight plan

name character. R_______ Enter a New Plan Name 4. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position. Turn the Small knob to select the next name character. You can have up to eight characters in the flight plan name. ROUTE 2 Enter a New Plan Name 5. Press ENT when the name is complete. A message will display telling you to turn the Small knob to insert waypoints or to press SEL for options. Options can be selected later. Sml Knob: Ins Wpts SEL: Options 6. After turning the Small knob, the Ins? Prompt will flash in the From waypoint position. Press ENT to insert a From waypoint. 1 Ins? N _____ Press SEL 7. Turn the Small knob to select the first character. 1 aE___ N _____ 0000 0.0nm 8. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position. Turn the Small knob to select the next name character. After selecting the waypoint name, press ENT. 1 aEU__ N _____ 0000 0.0nm 49 Flight Plan Functions ENT ENT ENT

9. The Ins? Prompt will flash in the To waypoint

position. Press ENT. 1 aEUG N Ins? 0000 0.0nm 10. Repeat steps 7-9 for the remaining waypoints in your flight plan. 11. Press SEL when your flight plan is complete. Flight Plan Leg Information Two types of information are available within flight plan legs. Pressing INFO will provide information about the destination 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. 1. While viewing a flight plan leg, press SEL. The From waypoint field will flash. 1** Chg? N aSLE 3530 48.0nm 2. Turn the Large knob ccw one click to choose the Bearing and Distance field for selection. 1** Chg? N aSLE 3530 48.0nm 3. Turn the Small knob to choose from the list of available leg information options. 1** Chg? N aSLE LegETE 00:28 4. Press ENT to keep your choice displayed or press SEL to cancel viewing and return to the Bearing and Distance information. 50 Flight Plan Functions ENT SEL SEL ENT

Estimated Time of Arrival is for the displayed To

waypoint. It is available only in the Active flight plan 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. 1 ** aEUG N aSLE ETA 00:26 ETA? ETA? is the same as ETA, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation. 1 ** aEUG N aSLE ETA? 00:27 Leg ETE The Estimated Time Enroute between the displayed From and To waypoints. Leg ETE requires an actual ground speed of more than 5 knots. If there is no valid ETA for the leg, dashes will replace the value. 1 ** aEUG N aSLE LegETE 00:28 Leg ETE? Leg ETE? is the same as ETE, except the Estimated Ground Speed is used for the calculation. 1 ** aEUG N aSLE LegETE?00:30 ETE Estimated Time Enroute in the Active flight plan is from your present position. In an inactive flight plan, ETE uses the From waypoint. ETE requires an actual ground speed of more than 5 knots. If there is no valid ETE for the leg, dashes will replace the value. 1 ** aEUG N aSLE ETE 00:24 51 Flight Plan Functions

ETE? is the same as ETE, except the Estimated

Ground Speed is used for the calculation. 1 ** aEUG N aSLE ETE? 00:24 Fuel? Fuel? shows the amount of fuel required to get from the From waypoint to the To waypoint for an inactive plan or from the present position to the To waypoint for the Active flight plan. Legs previous to the current one are dashed. 1 ** aEUG N aSLE Fuel?^-5usg In the Active flight plan, the Fuel? calculation uses the Estimated Fuel Usage value and the actual ground speed. The Estimated Fuel Usage value must be greater than zero, and the actual ground speed must be greater than 5 knots. If there is no valid Fuel? for the leg, dashes will replace the value. See Estimated Fuel Flow on page 57. In an inactive flight plan, the Fuel? calculation uses the Estimated Fuel Usage value and the estimated ground speed. The Estimated Fuel Usage value must be greater than zero, and the actual ground speed must be greater than 5 knots. If there is no valid Fuel? for the leg, dashes will replace the value. See Estimated Ground Speed on page 57. 52 Flight Plan Functions

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” disappears, and the currently active leg once again displays the waypoint identifier. See page 36 for more details on using the Direct-To function. 1** Direct N a6S4 0340 39.3nm Manual Leg Activation While viewing a leg page of the Active flight plan, pressing ENT will provide the option for making the displayed leg the active leg. 3* Press ENT to Activate leg Flight Plan Editing You can alter any of the information you entered into the flight plans. The editing options include: Chg?, Ins?, and Del? • Chg? - An existing waypoint can be changed. • Ins? - A waypoint can be inserted before an existing waypoint. Inserting a new waypoint into the Active flight plan before or after the current leg does not affect the currently active leg. Inserting a new waypoint before the active leg’s To waypoint will immediately change navigation to the new To waypoint. • Del? - An existing waypoint can be deleted if it is not one of only two waypoints in the Active flight plan. A Direct-To waypoint can always be deleted. When the “Direct” indicator is deleted, the waypoint that was overwritten by “Direct” will return as the original From waypoint. If you delete the current To waypoint, the Next waypoint, if available, becomes the current To waypoint. If the last To waypoint is deleted, the previous From waypoint becomes the current To waypoint and the 53 Flight Plan Functions

active leg number will be reduced (i.e. from leg 7 to

leg 6). Changing Existing Flight Plan Legs 1. In the Flight Plan function, turn the Large knob to a flight plan and then use the Small knob to display the leg of the plan that you want to edit. 2* aSLE N aHIO 3450 37.9nm 2. Press SEL. The From waypoint will flash with the Chg? prompt. Turn the Large knob to the desired waypoint. 2* Chg? N aHIO 3450 37.9nm 3. Press ENT. This takes you into the waypoint database. Use the Large and Small knobs to select the desired waypoint and then press ENT. a6S4 c GATES OR USA Inserting a New Waypoint 1. In the Flight Plan function, display the leg of the plan that you want to edit. 3* a6S4 N aPDT 0500 162nm 2. Press SEL. The From waypoint will flash with the Ins? prompt. Turn the Large knob if necessary to the waypoint you want changed. 3* a6S4 N Ins? 0500 162nm 54 Flight Plan Functions SEL ENT ENT SEL

3. If another option was last used, turn the Small

knob to choose Ins?. 3* a6S4 N Ins? 0500 162nm 5. Press ENT. Use the Large and Small knobs to select the desired waypoint. a5J0 c JOHN DAY OR USA 6. After selecting the waypoint name, press ENT. 3* a6S4 N a5J0 0790 149nm Deleting a Waypoint 1. In the Flight Plan function, display the leg of the plan that you want to edit. 3* a6S4 N a5J0 0790 149nm 2. Press SEL. The From waypoint will flash with the Chg? prompt. Turn the Large knob to the waypoint you want changed. 3* a6S4 N Del? 0790 149nm 3. Turn the Small knob to choose Del?. Press ENT. The waypoint will be deleted. Each flight plan leg will shift back to replace the deleted leg, i.e. after deleting leg 3, leg 4 will then become leg 3. 3* a6S4 N aPDT 0500 162nm 55 Flight Plan Functions ENT SEL ENT ENT

In the Flight Plan function you may make changes

to the active flight plan. 1. In the Flight Plan function turn the Large knob to the active flight plan. 2. Press SEL and then turn the Small knob to view the available functions. 3. Press ENT to activate the option. Activate Pressing ENT when the “Activate” option is displayed copies the selected inactive flight plan to the active plan and activates the plan starting at Leg 1. If you have gone past a given leg, the next appropriate leg will be activated. In the Flight Plan function, turn the Large knob to view the available flight plans. Route 2 259nm Activate? Rev Activate Pressing ENT when the “Rev Activate” option is displayed copies the selected flight plan to the active plan in reverse waypoint order and starts it at leg 1. Route 2 259nm Rev Activate? Reactivate Pressing ENT when the “Reactivate” option is displayed resets the active leg to leg 1 and allows waypoint sequencing. Route 2 259nm Reactivate? Rename Pressing ENT when the “Rename Plan” option is displayed lets you rename the flight plan. Duplicate names are not allowed. Route 2 259nm Rename Plan? 56 Flight Plan Functions ENT SEL

Pressing ENT when the “Copy Plan” option is

displayed allows you to copy any existing plan into the current plan, overwriting all of the current plan’s waypoints. Route 2 259nm Copy Plan? Estimate Ground Speed Pressing ENT when the “Est Gr Speed” option is displayed allows you to enter an estimated ground speed value to be used in estimating some leg info options, such as estimated fuel flow. Route 2 259nm Est Gr Speed? The estimated ground speed can be entered from 000 to 999 knots. Clear Waypoints Pressing ENT will delete all waypoints in the selected flight plan. The plan name will remain. Route 2 259nm Clear Wpts? Reverse Flight Plan Pressing ENT when the “Reverse” option is displayed reverses all the waypoints in the current flight plan. This option is available only on inactive flight plans with two or more waypoints. Route 2 259nm Reverse? Estimated Fuel Flow Pressing ENT when the “Est Fuel Flow” option is displayed allows you to enter an estimated fuel usage value to be used in estimating one of the leg info options. Route 2 259nm Est Fuel Flow? 57 Flight Plan Functions

The estimated fuel flow can be selected from 0000

to 9999 units per hour. The units may be set in the System function (see page 71). Pressing ENT saves the entered value if the value entered is less than or equal to 999 US gallons per hour, after any necessary conversions are performed. If the value is too large when ENT is pressed, it is truncated to the largest possible value for the units selected, and remains flashing for editing. After entering the Estimated Fuel Flow, a four second help screen indicates either “Fuel To Uses Actual Gr Speed” or “Fuel To Uses Est Gr Speed,” depending on whether the current flight plan is active or not. Delete Plan Pressing ENT when the “Delete Plan” option is displayed deletes the current flight plan. The display returns to the previous flight plan’s name (or first) page. The *Active* flight plan cannot be deleted, in which case this option is not displayed. Route 2 259nm Delete Plan? Hold The Hold option is available for the Active flight plan when the flight plan status is Active (waypoint sequencing allowed). This function is used while viewing the Name Page. 1. In the Flight Plan function, turn the Large knob to display the Name Page. *Active* 259nm Dest: PDT Y 2. Press SEL. The “Hold?” option will flash. *Active* 259nm Hold? 58 Flight Plan Functions SEL

3. Press ENT to place the active flight plan on hold.

Waypoint sequencing will be inhibited. Waypoint sequencing remains inhibited until it is reenabled, even if you change waypoints or legs manually. *Active* Holding Dest: PDT Y Continue The Continue option is available for the Active flight plan when the flight plan status is Holding (waypoint sequencing is not allowed). Pressing ENT when this option is displayed renews waypoint sequencing. 1. In the Flight Plan function, turn the Large knob to display the Name Page. *Active* Holding Dest: PDT Y 2. Press SEL. The “Continue?” option will flash. *Active* 259nm Continue? 3. Press ENT to continue on the previously active flight plan. Waypoint sequencing will be enabled. *Active* 259nm Dest: PDT Y Destination Waypoint Information Normal waypoint information about the destination waypoint can be viewed by pressing INFO when the Plan Name Page is displayed. This is the same as pressing INFO to view information about a To waypoint, except that the Plan Comment page is available by turning the Large knob. Flight Plan Comments A flight plan comment page can be viewed and edited for each flight plan by pressing INFO when the Plan Name Page is displayed and the turning the Large knob. 59 Flight Plan Functions ENT SEL ENT INFO

If no plan comment has been entered, press SEL to

create one. 1. While viewing the desired flight plan, press INFO. 2. Turn the Large knob to choose the Comment page and press SEL. 3. Turn the Small knob to select the first character. 4. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position. Turn the Small knob to select the next name character. 5. After selecting the waypoint name, press ENT. Copying the Active Flight Plan You may copy the Active flight plan into an existing or new flight plan. This feature is useful if you have made changes en route that you want to keep. 1. Create a new flight plan or turn to an existing one to copy over. 2. Press SEL. Turn the Small knob to reach the “Copy Plan?” option. New Wpt 0.0nm Copy Plan? 3. Press ENT. The name “*Active*” will flash. New Wpt 0.0nm *Active* 4. Press ENT accept the copy. 60 Flight Plan Functions INFO ENT SEL ENT ENT SEL

Pressing the SYS key allows you to access the

System functions. After pressing the SYS key, turn the Large knob to view the available functions. Press ENT when viewing the desired System function. Flight Plans Press ENT to reach the Flight Plan functions. The available pages include: the Active flight plan, inactive flight plans, and the page to create new flight plans. Complete details on using the Flight Plan function are available in the Flight Plan section. Flight Plans: Press ENT Waypoint Database The Waypoint Database page allows you to view all of the waypoint information in the database. In the Apollo SL50, pressing the WPT key will take you into the Waypoint database. In the SL60, press SYS, turn the Large knob to the Waypoint Database page, and then press ENT. Access Database: Press ENT 1. The first character of the waypoint name flashes. Turn the Large knob ccw one click to select the waypoint type character. Turn the Small knob to select the Waypoint type. aPDT c PENDLETON OR USA 2. Turn the Large knob clockwise to move to the first character of the waypoint name. aPDT c PENDLETON OR USA 61 System Functions

4. Turn the Small knob to select the first character.

aSAA c SARATOGA WY USA 5. Turn the Large knob clockwise one click to move to the next character position. Turn the Small knob to select the next name character. aS20 c GOLDENDALE WA USA 6. After selecting the waypoint name, press ENT. 7. Press INFO to view information about the waypoint. aS21 c SUNRIVER OR USA See the section on the Waypoint Functions for complete details (page 37). Com Radio Information (SL60 Only) The Com Radio information page provides system level details about the operation of the Comm radio function. Information includes: software version, rf signal strength, audio noise level, side tone adjustment, intercom squelch, and headphone level. 1. Press SYS and then turn the Large knob to reach the Com Radio Information page. COM Radio Info: Press ENT 2. Press ENT. COM Radio SW Version: X.X 62 System Functions ENT SYS ENT INFO

3. Turn the Large knob to view the available pages.

Software Version 1. Press SYS and then turn the Large knob to reach the Com Radio Information page. Press ENT. COM Radio SW Version: X.X 2. Software Version information is displayed. RF Signal Strength The RF Signal Level function shows the relative signal strength of the frequency you are listening to. The range displayed is between 0 and 255. The value will constantly change while you are viewing it as signal conditions change. 119.10 RF Signal Level: 087 Audio Noise Level The Noise Level function shows the relative received noise level of the frequency you are listening to. The range displayed is between 0 and 255. The value will constantly change as you are viewing it as signal conditions change. A higher number indicates more noise. 119.10 Audio Noise Level: 087 Intercom Squelch Level Adjustment The Intercom Squelch Level Adjustment page is used to display and adjust the Intercom Squelch level to match the sensitivity for your system and personal needs. The typical useful range is from approximately 230 to 250, with the higher number being more sensitive. 63 System Functions SYS ENT

1. In the Com Radio Information function, turn the

Large knob to the Intercom Squelch Level page. Intercom Squelch: 187 2. Turn the Small knob to adjust the level. Intercom Squelch: 197 3. The desired level will be activated as selected. You do not need to press ENT. Sidetone Level Adjustment The Sidetone Level Adjustment page is used to display and adjust the headphone sidetone level. 1. In the Com Radio Information function, turn the Large knob to view the Sidetone Level Adjustment page. Sidetone Level: 187 2. Turn the Small knob to adjust the level. Sidetone Level: 197 3. The desired level will be activated as selected. You do not need to press ENT. 64 System Functions

The Navigation Information function allows to

make adjustments on the way information is shown in the Navigation function. The pages available include: Airspace Setup, Autonav Time, Nav Mode Display Programming, Magnetic Variation, Flight Timer Trigger, Direct-To Entry Option, and CDI Scaling. 1. Press the SYS key. 2. Turn the Large knob to reach the Navigation Information page and then press ENT. Navigation Info: Press ENT Airspace Setup The Airspace Setup selections allows you to turn Airspace notification On or Off, select the distance and time buffers, and to choose the Airspace types that will be used. 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the Navigation Information page and then press ENT. 2. Turn the Small knob to view the pages for Airspace Setup. Airspace Setup Alerts: ON Y 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. Time values are from 0 to 20 minutes in one minute intervals. 65 System Functions SYS ENT SYS ENT

1. While viewing the Airspace Buffer page, press

SEL. Airspc Buffers: 2nm 10min 2. Turn the Large knob to select the desired value to change. Turn the Small knob to change the value. Airspc Buffers: 3nm 10min 3. Press ENT when the desired values have been selected. Airspace Selections Thirteen Airspaces are available for selection: Class B, B Outer, Class C, C Outer, MOA, Training, Unknown, Alert, Caution, Danger, Restricted, Prohibited, and Warning. When Class B or C are “On”, the airspace warning will be activated when your aircraft crosses the boundary of each airspace. Altitude is not used as a factor. When the Outer choice is selected, the airspace warning will be activated when your aircraft crosses the outside boundary of the airspace (see page 98). 1. Turn the Small knob to view the desired Airspace selection page. CLASS B : OFF B OUTER : ON 2. Press SEL to activate selection. CLASS B : OFF B OUTER : ON 3. Turn the Large knob to choose the Airspace type. Turn the Small knob to select ON or OFF. CLASS B : OFF B OUTER : OFF 66 System Functions SEL ENT SEL

4. Press ENT after selecting ON or OFF for each

Airspace type. Turn the Small knob to view the other Airspace pages. Autonav Time Autonav Time is the delay time that each Navigation page will be displayed before rotating to the next page. Time may be selected from one to nine seconds. 1. While viewing the Autonav Time page, press SEL. Autonav Time: 4 Seconds/Page 2. Turn the Small knob to select the delay time. Autonav Time: 7 Seconds/Page 3. Press ENT when finished. 4. Press NAV. While viewing the Nav functions, Press ENT to start Autonav scrolling. Press ENT again to stop Autonav scrolling. Navigation Mode Programmable Pages 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. All basic Nav pages are programmable except the first (home) page. Customizing Navigation Pages 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the Navigation Information page and then press ENT. 67 System Functions SEL ENT NAV ENT SYS ENT ENT

2. Turn the Large knob to reach Nav Mode Display

Pages. Nav Mode Display Pages Y 3. Turn the Small knob cw to view the second (first editable) Nav page. A 0.002 Brg 128 77.5nm 4. Press SEL to activate editing. The first Nav field will flash. A 0.002 Brg 128 77.5nm 5. Turn the Small knob to select the desired Nav information to be displayed in that field. GroundSp 100kts Brg 128 77.5nm 6. Turn the Large knob to move to the next field to edit. Turn the Small knob to select the Nav information. GroundSp 100kts ete 8S3 00:44 7. When you are finished selecting Nav page information, press ENT. You will be prompted to decide if you want to include this page in the Autonav scrolling. Nav Page 2 in Autonav Pages? Yes 9. Turn the Small knob to choose between Yes and No. Press ENT. 68 System Functions SEL ENT ENT

10. Turn the Small knob to view another Nav page

and repeat steps 4-9. Selecting Autonav Pages 1. While you are viewing a Nav page information page, press SEL and then ENT. 2. You will be prompted to decide if you want to include this page in the Autonav scrolling. Turn the Small knob to choose between Yes and No. Nav Page 4 in Autonav Pages? Yes 3. Press ENT. Creating a New Custom Nav Page Besides being able to customize most of the Nav pages, you can also create an entirely new one. You can select information for up to four fields on the display. 1. Press SYS. Turn the Large knob to Nav Info and press ENT. Turn the Large knob to the Nav Mode Display Pages. Nav Mode Display Pages Y 2. Turn the Small knob to reach the new Nav Page display. Y 2. Press SEL to start editing. The first field will flash showing a series of dashes. ______ 69 System Functions SEL ENT ENT ENT SEL SYS

3. Turn the Small knob to select the desired Nav

information to be displayed in that field. 100kts 4. Turn the Large knob to move to the next field. 100kts ______ 5. Turn the Small knob to select the desired Nav information to be displayed in the field. 100kts Brg 353 6. Use the Large and Small knobs to select information for the next field, if desired. 100kts Brg 353 ete SLE 00:22 7. Press ENT when you have finished selecting information for your custom Nav display. Choose Yes or No with the Small knob and then press ENT. NavPage 8 in Autonav Pages? Yes Restoring Default Nav Pages 1. While viewing the Nav Mode Display Pages, turn the Small knob to reach the Restoring Default Nav Pages display. Restore Default Nav Pages: ENT 2. Press ENT to delete any changes you have made in the Nav display pages and revert to the original (default) pages. 70 System Functions ENT ENT ENT

Nav displays that show distance may be selected to

show either nautical miles or kilometers. 1. Press SYS. Turn the Large knob to Nav Info and press ENT. Turn the Large knob to the Nav Mode Display Pages. Nav Mode Display Pages Y 2. Turn the Small knob to reach a programmable Nav page. Dtk 353 48.0nm Trk 353 tae 000 3. Press SEL to start field selection. Turn the Large knob to the desired field. Dtk 353 48.0nm Trk 353 tae 000 4. Turn the Small knob to select the field with different units. Press SEL to stop editing. Dtk 353 89.10km Trk 353 tae 000 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. 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the Magnetic Variation page and then press SEL. Mag Variation: Auto 180E 71 System Functions SEL ENT SYS SEL SYS

3. Turn the Small knob to select Auto or Manual

Magnetic Variation and then press ENT. Mag Variation: Manual 180E 4. If you selected Manual Magnetic Variation, turn the Large knob to move to the variation value field. Mag Variation: Manual 18 5. Select the variation value with the Small knob. Mag Variation: Manual 190E 6. Turn the Large knob to move to the E or W direction field. Turn the Small knob to select E or W and then press ENT. The MSG annunciator will flash and a message will note that you have selected manual magnetic variation. Mag Variation: Manual 190E 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. The feature may also be turned off. 1. Press the SYS key. Flt Timer Trigger: At 60kts 2. Turn the Large knob to reach the Flight Timer Trigger page and then press SEL. Flt Timer Trigger: At 60kts 72 System Functions ENT SEL SYS ENT

3. Turn the Small knob to select the speed value,

“At Power On,” or “OFF” and then press ENT. Direct-To Entry Options When you use Direct-To, the Active flight plan (and the From, To, Next information) is automatically updated. If you use Direct-To to center the CDI needle for the current “To” waypoint, or skip past the To waypoint to another waypoint already in the Active flight plan, the current leg number of the Active flight plan will be updated, if needed, so that the Direct-To waypoint matches the current “To” waypoint. In these cases, the Direct-To Entry Option is not a factor. The Direct-To Entry Option becomes a factor if you go Direct-To a waypoint which is not in the Active flight plan. With the May Clear Direct-To Entry Option, the Direct-To waypoint will be inserted in the Active flight plan, and all of the other waypoints will be deleted from the Active flight plan. With the Never Clears Direct-To option, the Direct-To waypoint is inserted before the current To waypoint. The May Clear option is useful for the pilot who uses the Direct-To function for the majority of flight planning, and doesn’t want to be bothered with a steadily increasing number of waypoints in the Active flight plan. The Never Clears option is useful when you need to vector off from the Active flight plan’s path temporarily, resuming the previously entered flight plan at a later time, such as for a “cleared direct to the xyz VOR, rest of route unchanged” type of clearance. The default setting for the Direct-To Entry is Never Clears. The Apollo SL50/60 retains the last 73 System Functions ENT

Direct-To Entry Option setting when it is powered

up. 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the Direct-To page and then press SEL. Direct-To Never Clears Active 2. Turn the Small knob to select “May Clear” or “Never Clears” and then press ENT. Direct-To May Clear Active 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. 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the CDI Scaling page and then press SEL. CDI Scaling: Auto GGGGG 5.00nm 2. Turn the Small knob to select Automatic or Manual. CDI Scaling: Manual GGGGG 5.00nm 3. If you chose manual, turn the Large knob to move to the distance value. CDI Scaling: Manual GGGGG 5.00nm 74 System Functions ENT SYS SYS SEL SEL

4. Turn the Small knob to select the distance value

and then press ENT. CDI Scaling: Manual ##### 1.00nm System Information The System Information area provides the following pages: Date and Time, Software and Database Version, Display test, and Owner Info. Date and Time 1. Press the SYS key. Turn the Large knob to reach the System Information function and press ENT. You cannot change the values in Simulator mode. This information is provided by the satellites and you will not usually need to change it. System Info: Press ENT 2. Press SEL to reset the date and time. The Day value will flash. 12 MAY 97 23:24 UTC 4. Turn the Small knob to choose the day. 15 MAY 97 23:24 UTC 5. Turn the Large knob to move to the Month value. Turn the Small knob to choose the month. 15 JUN 97 23:24 UTC 6. Turn the Large knob to move to the Year value. Turn the Small knob to choose the year. 15 JUN 97 23:24 UTC 75 System Functions ENT SEL SYS ENT

7. Turn the Large knob to move to the Time-Hours

value. Turn the Small knob to choose the hours. 15 JUN 97 20:24 UTC 8. Turn the Large knob to move to the Time-Minutes value. Turn the Small knob to choose the minutes. 15 JUN 97 20:24 UTC 9. After completing your entries, press ENT. 15 JUN 97 20:24 UTC Software Version The Software Version function provides version information about the Apollo software, serial number, database, GPS sensor, display software, and Com Radio software for the Apollo SL60. 1. In the System Information function turn the Large knob to reach Software Version page. Apollo SL50/60 SW Vers X.X Y 2. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the Serial Number page. Serial Number: XXXXXXXX 3. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the Database Version page. Americas DB Exp: xx/xx/xx 76 System Functions ENT

4. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the

GPS Software Version page. GPS Sensor SW: x.x PN:123456789 5. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the Display Software Version page. Display SW Version: X.X 6. Turn the Small knob cw one click to view the Com Radio Software Version page (SL60 only). COMM Software Version: X.X Fuel Measure Units Fuel Measure Units for the appropriate displays can be selected as: US Gallons (usg), Imperial Gallons (img), Liters (ltr), Pounds AvGas (lbs), Pounds Jet Fuel A (lbs), Pounds JP4 (lbs), Kilograms AvGas (kgs), Kilos JetFuelA (kgs), or Kilos JP4 (kgs). 1. In the System function, turn the Large knob to reach the Fuel Measure Units page. Press SEL. 2. Turn the Small knob to change and press ENT. Test Display The Test Display page allows you to initiate a test of the display segments. In the System function, turn the Large knob to reach the Test Display page. Press ENT to start the test. Pressing any key or turning any knob will cancel the test. Test Display: Press ENT 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. 77 System Functions ENT SEL ENT

1. In the System function, turn the Large knob to

reach the Owner Information page. Owner: WILBUR WRIGHT Y 2. Turn the Small knob to view the Owner Information. Address: 2345 TURNER RD SE 3. Start editing by pressing SEL. User Must First Enter Password.. 4. The password entry page is then ready. Select the characters with the Small knob and move to the next character to the right by turning the Large knob cw. When you turn the Large knob, the last character is erased to enforce secrecy of your password. Enter Password: ______ 5. Press ENT when you finish entering the password. If the entered password does not match the true password, you will be given another chance. You can cancel by pressing SEL. If the entered password matches, the screen flashes a message for about two seconds followed by the last displayed owner info page. Once the correct password is entered, editing is allowed until your Apollo SL50/60 is turned off. Password OK Editing Enabled 6. Press SEL to start editing. 78 System Functions ENT SEL SEL SEL

7. Select the characters with the Small knob and

move to the next character to the right by turning the Large knob cw. Press ENT to save the information. 8. Turn the Small knob to go to the next Owner Information page you want to edit. 9. Press SEL to start editing. 10. Select the characters with the Small knob and move to the next character to the right by turning the Large knob cw. Press ENT to save 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. See the Introduction to GPS section on page 89. 1. In the System function, turn the Large knob to reach the GPS Sensor page. Press ENT. GPS Sensors: Press ENT 2. The GPS Health page is shown if GPS information is received. The GPS number and dimension (2D, 3D, or no position), number of healthy, and number of visible satellites are shown. GPS 3D Pos Healthy: 25 Vis: 8 Y 3. Turn the Small knob to view the GPS Satellites Used for Position fixes page. SV means space vehicle, which is the same as a GPS satellite in this case. GPS SVs: 31,27,26,19,07,02 79 System Functions ENT ENT SEL ENT

4. Turn the Small knob again to view the GPS

Satellite Status, Elevation, SNR, and Azimuth page. Turn the Small knob to view information about each available satellite. SV31 DATA el:210 sig:055 az:0430 Satellite Search Status • SRCH Receiver is searching for the satellite • ACQR receiver is acquiring the signal • TRCK receiver has locked to the satellite’s data sequence • DATA receiver is locked and downloading data from the satellite Until data is received by the receiver, a display may look like the following: Third Sat Not Available GPS Date and Time Page In the GPS Sensor Information function, turn the Small knob to view the GPS Date and Time page. GPS Time(UTC) 13 May 96 17:54:27 GPS Normal Reset Page Resetting the GPS receiver deletes all GPS information and forces a new search of the satellites. Use this function when it appears that the GPS receiver is locked up or seems to be taking far longer than it should to lock onto the signals. 1. In the GPS Sensor Information function, turn the Small knob to view the GPS Normal Reset page. Press ENT to do Normal GPS Reset 2. Press ENT to reset the GPS receiver. 80 System Functions ENT

Comm Radio Operation

This section introduces the basic operating details of the VHF Communications Transceiver portion of the Apollo SL60. Power On/Off Turn the Power/Volume control clockwise past the OFF detent. Volume Turn the Power/Volume control clockwise to increase the volume level and counterclockwise to decrease volume. Small and Large Knobs The dual concentric knobs on the right side of the SL60 are used to select frequencies or other options. The Large outer knob is used to change the MHz value in 1 MHz steps. The Small inner knob changes the kHz values in 25 kHz steps. In both the SL50 and SL60, the Large and Small knobs are used to view different functions and for editing. Other functions will be described in the affected section. Selecting Frequencies New frequencies are first selected as a Standby frequency and then toggled to the Active side when desired. While viewing the frequency display, use the Large and Small knobs on the right side of the SL60 to select the desired frequency. 1. Press COM to reach the Comm radio function. 119.80 s121.30 Brg 353 46.3nm 2. Turn the Large knob to change the values in one MHz increments. The MHz selection range is between 118 and 136 in one MHz steps. 119.80 s121.30 Brg 353 46.3nm 81 Comm Radio Operation COM

2. Turn the Small knob to change the values in

25 kHz increments. The kHz selection range is between 000 and 975 kHz in 25 kHz steps. Note that only two digits are displayed to the right of the decimal point. 119.80 s122.30 Brg 353 46.3nm Turn the Large and Small knobs clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the frequency values. Standby frequency selection is not inhibited during transmit. 119.80 s122.40 Brg 353 46.3nm Press the Flip/Flop key to toggle the Standby or recalled frequency to the Active frequency. 122.40 s119.80 Brg 353 46.3nm Frequency Monitoring The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to listen to the Standby frequency, while monitoring the Active frequency for activity. Press the COM key in the COM function to listen to the standby frequency. A small “m” is displayed in front of the Standby frequency. 119.10 m123.85 Brg 353 46.3nmY When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically to the Active frequency. The volume and sound quality will be slightly less for the Standby frequency. The Active frequency quality is not affected. The Frequency Monitor function is inhibited while you are transmitting. 82 Comm Radio Operation COM

The SL60 can access several areas of stored

frequencies. The SL60 can access airport frequencies from its database of: TO, FROM, INFO, automatically stored active, User stored, weather, and emergency frequencies. 1. Press SEL to recall frequencies in the COM function. 2. Turn the Large knob view the frequency types. 3. Turn the Small knob to view the frequencies available for each type. 4. Press ENT to load the displayed frequency into the Standby position. or 5. Press the Flip/Flop key to load the displayed frequency into the Active position. TO, FROM, and INFO Frequency Database You can access up to 15 airport frequencies referenced to your TO and FROM waypoints, as well as the last 15 frequencies viewed by pressing INFO. 1. In the COM function, press SEL to view the Frequency Database. The diamond on the right side of the display indicates that more frequencies are available. If there are no other frequencies, the diamond will not appear. 119.80 s121.30 SLE twr 119.10Y 83 Comm Radio Operation SEL SEL TO Frequencies Auto Stored List (AUTO) User Memory (USER) Weather Emerg. Channel TO Frequencies FROM Frequencies INFO Frequencies Freq 1 Freq 1 Freq 15 Freq 1 Freq 1 Freq 1 Freq 1 Freq 1 Freq 10 Freq 1 Freq 10 Freq 1 Freq 10 Freq 1 Freq 10 Freq 15 Freq 15 SEL ENT

2. Turn the Large knob to select the frequency

type. Turn the Small knob to display the available frequencies. The waypoint identifier, type, and frequency are displayed. 119.80 s121.30 SLE atis 124.55 3. Press ENT to move the database frequency into the Standby frequency position. 119.80 s124.55 SLE atis 124.55 or Press the Flip/Flop key to move it into the Active position. 124.55 s121.30 SLE atis 124.55 Frequency Abbreviations TWR - Tower frequency (* indicates part time) GRND - Ground frequency ATIS - ATIS frequency ATF - Air Traffic Frequency APPR - Approach ARR - Arrival AWOS - Automatic Weather Station CLR - Clearance/Delivery CTAF - Common Traffic Advisory Frequency DEP - Departure frequency FSS - Flight Service Station RFSS - Remote Flight Service Station UNIC - Unicom frequency MF - Mandatory Frequency UNKN - Unknown UNDF - Undefined 84 Comm Radio Operation ENT

Auto Stored Frequencies (Auto)

The SL60 keeps track of the last ten Active frequencies and stores them in a stack. When a new frequency is used, it becomes number one on the stack and the old number ten frequency is removed. Each time a new Active frequency is used, the last (tenth) frequency is automatically dropped off the list. Duplicate frequencies are not stored; one instance of the selected frequency does become Freq 1 on the list. 1. In the Comm function, press ENT and then turn the Large knob to display the Auto Stack List (Auto). 119.80 s121.30 auto 1 123.85Y 2. Turn the Small knob to view the stored frequencies. The last used frequency is shown at the top of the list. 85 Comm Radio Operation ENT Freq 1 Freq 2 Freq 9 Freq 10 NEW OLD

User Stored Frequencies

When you press the ENT key the Standby frequency is stored in User memory. The SL60 stores the last ten frequencies selected by the user. The next time a new User frequency is stored, the last (tenth) frequency is automatically dropped off the list. Duplicate frequencies are not stored. 1. Press ENT to prepare to store the Standby frequency. 119.80 s121.30 Store 121.300? 3. Press ENT again to store the displayed frequency. 119.80 s121.30 121.300 Stored 4. Press SEL and then turn the Large knob to view the last stored User frequency. 119.80 s121.30 user 1 130.85Y 5. Turn the Small knob to view the other User stored frequencies. 86 Comm Radio Operation ENT ENT SEL

The standard weather channels are stored in the

memory of the SL60. You cannot transmit on a weather channel frequency. 1. Press ENT and then turn the Large knob to display the Weather channel memory. 119.80 s121.30 weather 162.40Y 2. Then, turn the Small knob to view the available weather channels. Weather Frequencies 162.400 MHz 162.425 MHz 162.450 MHz 162.475 MHz 162.500 MHz 162.525 MHz 162.550 MHz Emergency Channel The standard emergency channel (121.50 MHz) is stored in the memory of the SL60. 1. In the COM function, press SEL and then turn the Large knob to display the Emergency channel memory. 119.80 s121.30 EMG Chan 121.50 2. Press the Flip/Flop key to load the Emergency Channel into the Active frequency. 121.50 s121.30 EMG Chan 121.50 87 Comm Radio Operation SEL ENT

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