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GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P i RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision Date of Revision Description A 12/98 Initial Release B 4/99 Update to conform to recent SW changes C 6/99 Added Addendum D 7/99 Update for SW 2.10 E 4/00 Update for SW 2.15 F 7/00 Updated Power On, Wind Vector,...
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GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P ii COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of Main System Software version 5.03 or later. Some differences may be observed when comparing the information in this man...
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GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P iii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................... 1-1 1.1 Accessories and Packing List ................................. 1-1 1.2 Key and Knob Functions ......................................... 1-2 1.3...
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GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P iv WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the TERRAIN function. The TERRAIN feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not...
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GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P vi WARRANTY AVIATION LIMITED WARRANTY All Garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from the date of purchase for new Remote-Mount and Panel-Mount products; one year from the da...
Page 9 - SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION; ACCESSORIES AND PACKING LIST; Congratulations on choosing the finest, most advanced
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-1 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 ACCESSORIES AND PACKING LIST Congratulations on choosing the finest, most advanced panel mount IFR navigation/communication system available. The GNS 430 represents Garmin’s commitment t...
Page 10 - KEy AND KNOB FUNCTIONS; The GNS 430 is designed to make operation as simple; Large left knob; Figure 1-1 Keys and Knobs; Experiment with the unit and refer to the reference
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-2 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.2 KEy AND KNOB FUNCTIONS The GNS 430 is designed to make operation as simple as possible. The key and knob descriptions (Figure 1-1) provide a general overview of the primary function(s) for each key and knob. Th...
Page 11 - Left-hand Keys and Knobs; CLR
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-3 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Left-hand Keys and Knobs (1) COM Power/Volume Knob – Controls unit power and communications radio volume. Press momentarily to disable automatic squelch control. (2) VLOC Volume Knob – Controls audio volume for the...
Page 12 - knob; right; Figure 1-2 Scroll Bar; Scroll Bar; Bottom Row Keys; OBS; ‘Select OBS Course’ pop-up window; FPL
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-4 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION NOTE: When the GNS 430 displays a list of information that is too long for the display screen, a scroll bar appears along the right-hand side of the display (Figure 1-2). The scroll bar graphically indicates the nu...
Page 13 - Overview; Figure 1-3 Unit Type Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-5 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1.3 TAKEOFF TOUR Overview The Garmin GNS 430 provides the pilot accurate navigational data and communication capability, along with non-precision and precision approach certification in the IFR environment. The tak...
Page 14 - next, which shows the current database information; Figure 1-4 Database Versions Page; To acknowledge the database information:; Press the; ENT; Instrument Panel Self-test Page; Once the database has been acknowledged, the; Figure 1-5 Instrument Panel Self-Test Page; knob to select the ‘CAP’,
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-6 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The Database Versions Page (Figure 1-4) appears next, which shows the current database information on the NavData and Terrain Data cards. Database information highlighted in yellow indicates the database is not wit...
Page 15 - Figure 1-6 Fuel Flow Selected; The Instrument Panel Self-test Page includes selections; Figure 1-7 ‘Set Full Fuel?’ Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-7 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 2) Turn the small and large right knobs to enter the desired figure (Figures 1-5 and 1-6) and press the ENT Key. Figure 1-6 Fuel Flow Selected The Instrument Panel Self-test Page includes selections to set fuel on ...
Page 16 - Satellite Status Page; Figure 1-9 Satellite Status Page; To view a system message:; MSG; Figure 1-10 Message Page; MSG
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-8 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Satellite Status Page The Satellite Status Page (Figure 1-9) appears as the GNS 430 attempts to collect satellite information. When an ‘Acquiring’ status is displayed on the Satellite Status Page, the signal streng...
Page 17 - Selecting COM and VLOC Frequencies; left
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-9 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Selecting COM and VLOC Frequencies While the GNS 430 is acquiring a position, take a minute to dial in the active and standby frequencies to be used for the first phase of the flight. The GNS 430’s display is divid...
Page 18 - Page Groups; Table 1-1 Page Groups; displayed, the number of pages available within that group; Figure 1-13 Current Page and Page Group; NAV Pages; There are seven pages available under the NAV Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-10 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Page Groups Page Groups NAV Group WPT Group AUX Group NRST Group see Section 3 see Section 7 see Section 10 see Section 8 Table 1-1 Page Groups The bottom right corner of the screen (Figure 1-13) indicates which p...
Page 19 - Map Page; Figure 1-14 Map Page; Present Position; knob to enter the first; knob to the right to move
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-11 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Map Page After the GNS 430 acquires satellites and computes a position, the Map Page (Figure 1-14) appears automatically. Figure 1-14 Map Page Present Position Desired Track Data Fields Map Range Map Display The M...
Page 20 - Once a direct-to destination is selected, press and hold; Default NAV Page; During most flights, the Default NAV Page, the Map; Figure 1-17 Default NAV Page; Course Deviation; data fields. The default settings for; Figure 1-18 Default NAV Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-12 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 5) Press the ENT Key to confirm the identifier. The ‘Activate?’ function field is highlighted (Figure 1-16). Figure 1-16 ‘Activate?’ Highlighted 6) Press the ENT Key to activate a direct-to course to the selected ...
Page 21 - From the Default NAV Page, turn the small; Frequency Type; The
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-13 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION NAV/COM Page From the Default NAV Page, turn the small right knob until the NAV/COM Page (Figure 1-20) is displayed. Frequency Type Departure, Enroute, or Arrival Airport Frequency List Figure 1-20 NAV/COM Page Th...
Page 22 - Figure 1-21 Airport Window; IFR Procedures; Once the direct-to or flight plan is confirmed, the whole; Figure 1-22 Procedures Page; The steps required to select and activate an approach,
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-14 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION To display frequencies for a different airport along the flight plan. 1) Press the small right knob to highlight the airport identifier field. 2) Turn the small right knob to display the list of airports within th...
Page 23 - Figure 1-23 Approach Window; In the flight plan or direct-to, the departure or arrival
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-15 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 4) For approaches, a window appears (Figure 1-23) to select the desired initial approach fix (IAF) or provide a ‘vectors’ option to select just the final course segment of the approach. Turn the small right knob t...
Page 24 - Figure 1-24 Nearest Airport Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-16 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION To display the NRST pages: 1) If necessary, press and hold the CLR Key to select the NAV group and display the Default NAV Page. 2) Turn the large right knob to select the NRST Page Group, as indicated by ‘NRST’ a...
Page 25 - the same criteria used for airspace alert messages:; Figure 1-28 Nearest Airspace Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-17 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION To select a nearby airport as a direct-to destination from the Nearest Airport Page: 1) From the Nearest Airport Page, press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2) Turn the large right knob to select the ...
Page 26 - messages are turned off. When; Figure 1-29 Messages Page; The GNS 430 lets the pilot create up to 20 flight plans; Figure 1-30 Active Flight Plan Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-18 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION By default, airspace alert messages are turned off. When turned on, the message (MSG) annunciator located directly above the MSG Key flashes to alert the pilot to the airspace message. See Section 10.4, Setup 1 Pa...
Page 27 - Since using; Figure 1-32 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu; Once the flight plan is created, it may be activated from; Figure 1-34 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 1-19 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Since using flight plans is arguably one of the more complex features of the GNS 430, it will be discussed only briefly here, with focus on creating a new flight plan and activating it to use for navigation. Answe...
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Page 29 - COMMUNICATING USING THE GNS 430; Volume; Squelch; Figure 2-1 ‘RX’ Receive Indication; ‘RX’ Receive Indication
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 2-1 SECTION 2 COM SECTION 2: COM 2.1 COMMUNICATING USING THE GNS 430 The GNS 430 features a digitally-tuned VHF COM radio that provides a seamless transition from communication to navigation, bringing the two most important functions in flyi...
Page 30 - While receiving a station, an ‘RX’ indication (Figure; ‘TX’ Transmit Indication; Figure 2-2 ‘TX’ Transmit Indication; knob. When the tuning; To select a COM frequency:; The tuning cursor is normally in the
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 2-2 SECTION 2 COM While receiving a station, an ‘RX’ indication (Figure 2-1) appears in the upper right corner of the COM Window to the immediate right of ‘COM’. A ‘TX’ indication appears at this location when transmitting (Figure 2-2). ‘TX’...
Page 31 - The GNS 430’s auto-tune feature allows the pilot to; Figure 2-5 Nearest Airport Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 2-3 SECTION 2 COM Auto-Tuning The GNS 430’s auto-tune feature allows the pilot to quickly select any database frequency in the GPS Window as the standby frequency. Any COM frequency displayed in the GPS Window can be transferred to the stand...
Page 32 - Figure 2-7 Nearest ARTCC Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 2-4 SECTION 2 COM To select a COM frequency for a nearby flight service station (FSS) or center (ARTCC): 1) Turn the large right knob to select the NRST Page Group. 2) Turn the small right knob to select the Nearest Center or Nearest Flight ...
Page 33 - Figure 2-9 Airport Frequencies Page; Emergency Channel; The GNS 430’s emergency channel select provides; Figure 2-10 Emergency Channel Active; If the COM Remote Transfer switch is used to select the
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 2-5 SECTION 2 COM To select a COM frequency for any airport in the database: 1) Turn the large right knob to select the WPT Page Group. 2) Turn the small right knob to select the Airport Frequencies Page (Figure 2-9). Figure 2-9 Airport Freq...
Page 34 - Stuck Microphone; As mentioned previously in this section, when the GNS; Figure 2-11 Message Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 2-6 SECTION 2 COM Stuck Microphone As mentioned previously in this section, when the GNS 430 is transmitting, a ‘TX’ indication appears in the COM Window. If the microphone key is stuck or accidentally left in the on position; or the microph...
Page 35 - SECTION 3: NAV PAGES; MAIN PAGE GROUPS; Table 3-1 Page Groups; NAV Page Group includes seven pages (Figure; Figure 3-2 NAV Pages
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-1 SECTION 3: NAV PAGES 3.1 MAIN PAGE GROUPS The GNS 430’s main pages are divided into four separate page groups: NAV, WPT, AUX, and NRST (Table 3-1). Each page group is comprised of multiple pages. The page groups are s...
Page 36 - DEFAULT NAV PAGE; Figure 3-3 Default NAV Page; Symbol; Procedure Turn; Table 3-2 NAV Page Symbols
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-2 3.3 DEFAULT NAV PAGE The first NAV page is the Default NAV Page (Figure 3-3). This page may be quickly selected from any page by pressing and holding the CLR Key. Figure 3-3 Default NAV Page Course Deviation Indicator...
Page 37 - Selecting Desired On-Screen Data; At the bottom of the Default NAV Page there are six; MENU; Figure 3-4 Default NAV Page Menu; Figure 3-5 ‘DIS’ Field Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-3 Selecting Desired On-Screen Data At the bottom of the Default NAV Page there are six user-definable fields which display the data needed as the flight progresses (Figure 3-3). By default these fields display: distance...
Page 38 - Figure 3-6 Select Field Type Window; Restoring Factory Settings; All data fields settings can be quickly returned to; Figure 3-7 Default NAV Page Menu; Dual Unit Considerations; A ‘Crossfill?’ option is also provided for the Default
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-4 4) Turn the small right knob to display the list of available data items (Figure 3-6). Continue turning the small right knob to select the desired data item from the list. Figure 3-6 Select Field Type Window 5) Press ...
Page 39 - which displays the present position using an airplane; Figure 3-8 Map Page; Different; Table 3-3 Map Page Symbols; The Map Display can be set to 23 different range
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-5 3.4 MAP PAGE The second NAV page is the Map Page (Figure 3-8), which displays the present position using an airplane symbol, along with nearby airports, NAVAIDS, user- defined waypoints, airspace boundaries, lakes, ri...
Page 40 - To select a map range:; Figure 3-9 Overzoom on Map Page; To quickly declutter the Map Display:; Map Detail Level; Figure 3-10 Detail Level on Map Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-6 To select a map range: 1) Press the up arrow of the RNG Key to zoom out to a larger map area. 2) Press the down arrow of the RNG Key to zoom in to a smaller map area and more detail. An autozoom feature is available w...
Page 41 - Map Panning; pressing the small; Pointer Position; Figure 3-11 Panning on Map Page; target pointer is placed on an object, the; Figure 3-12 Information for On-Screen Waypoint
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-7 Map Panning Another Map Page function is panning, which allows the map to move beyond its current limits without adjusting the map range. When the panning function is selected (by pressing the small right knob), a tar...
Page 42 - The direct-to function can be used anywhere on the; Airspace Information on the Map; When a special-use or controlled airspace boundary; Figure 3-14 Select Airspace with Target Pointer
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-8 Map Direct-to To designate an on-screen airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint as the direct-to destination: 1) Use the panning function (‘Map Panning’ in this section) to place the target pointer on a waypoint. 2) Press t...
Page 43 - Figure 3-15 Map Panning Options Window; Map Setup; Many of the GNS 430’s functions are menu driven.; Figure 3-16 Map Page Menu; ‘Setup Map?’ allows configuration of the Map Display
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-9 2) Press the ENT Key to display an options menu (Figure 3-15). Figure 3-15 Map Panning Options Window 3) ‘ R e v i e w A i r s p a c e ? ’ s h o u l d a l r e a d y b e highlighted. If not, select it with the small ri...
Page 44 - Table 3-4 lists the settings available for each group:; Figure 3-17 Map Setup Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-10 Table 3-4 lists the settings available for each group: Group Available Settings Map Orientation, AutoZoom, Land Data, Aviation Data Weather Lightning Mode/Symbol (when applicable) Traffic Traffic Mode/Symbol/Label (w...
Page 45 - Figure 3-19 Map Setup Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-11 5) Press the ENT Key to accept the selected option (Figure 3-19). Figure 3-19 Map Setup Page The automatic zoom feature automatically adjusts the map range from 2000 nm through each lower range, stopping at 1.0 nm wh...
Page 46 - Distance Measurements; The ‘Measure Dist?’ option provides a quick, easy; Figure 3-20 Map Page Menu; Selecting Full Screen Map; The ‘Data Fields Off?’ option provides a full-screen Map; Figure 3-22 Full Screen Map
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-12 To display airspace boundaries, highways, roads, railroad lines, track log data, active flight plan course lines, and lat/long grid lines: 1) From the Map Page Menu, turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Setup Map?...
Page 47 - ‘Change Fields?’ allows selection of the data displayed; Figure 3-23 Map Page Menu; ‘Restore Defaults?’ resets all four user-selectable; Figure 3-25 Map Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-13 To turn the data fields off/on: From the Map Page Menu, turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Data Fields Off?’ (or ‘Data Fields On?’) and press the ENT Key. Selecting Desired On-Screen Data ‘Change Fields?’ allows...
Page 48 - TERRAIN Page; Selectable Display Settings
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-14 3.5 TERRAIN PAGE NOTE: The TERRAIN Page does not appear on GNS 430 units that are not properly equipped with or configured for TERRAIN. See Section 11 for a full description of TERRAIN functions. TERRAIN Page To disp...
Page 49 - ) Select the TERRAIN Page and press the; Figure 3-28 TERRAIN Page Menu; Key. To switch back to a 120 ̊; Seven display ranges are available, allowing for a; Key to select the desired range:; Display Range Field; Figure 3-29 TERRAIN Display Range; Aviation information such as airports, VORs, and other; Figure 3-30 TERRAIN Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-15 To display a 360˚ view: 1) Select the TERRAIN Page and press the MENU Key. 2) Select ‘View 360˚?’ (Figure 3-28). Figure 3-28 TERRAIN Page Menu 3) Press the ENT Key. To switch back to a 120˚ view, repeat step 1, selec...
Page 50 - Inhibit Mode; Figure 3-31 TERRAIN Page Menu; Key. The ‘TER INHB’ annunciation; Annunciator Field; Figure 3-32 TERRAIN Annunciator Field; Key. The TERRAIN system is; TERRAIN Symbols; Figure 3-33 TERRAIN Symbols
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-16 Inhibit Mode TERRAIN has an inhibit mode that deactivates the FLTA/PDA visual alerts. Pilots should use discretion when inhibiting TERRAIN and always remember to enable the system when appropriate. Only the PDA and F...
Page 51 - NAV/COM Page makes selection of; knob to activate the; knob to place the cursor; knob to select the desired; Figure 3-35 Airport Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-17 3.6 NAV/COM PAGE The NAV/COM (navigation communications) Page (Figure 3-34) provides a list of the airport communication and navigation frequencies at the departure, enroute, and arrival airports. The NAV/COM Page ma...
Page 52 - Figure 3-36 Scroll Bar; ) To place a frequency in the standby field of the; Figure 3-37 ‘Info’ Highlighted; Key to display the restriction; Figure 3-38 Restriction Information Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-18 To scroll through the list of frequencies: 1) Activate the cursor, if not already active, by pressing the small right knob. 2) Turn the large right knob to move the cursor through the list of frequencies. If there ar...
Page 53 - The Position Page displays the present position (by; Figure 3-39 Position Page; The graphic track indicator at the top of the page; Figure 3-40 Position Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-19 3.7 POSITION PAGE The Position Page displays the present position (by default, in latitude and longitude) and altitude. The Position Page (Figure 3-39) also displays the current track, ground speed, time, and a refer...
Page 54 - Figure 3-42 Waypoint Type Field Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-20 5) Press the ENT Key to select the desired data item and return to the Position Page. 6) Press the small right knob momentarily to remove the cursor from the page. The Position Page also features a reference waypoint...
Page 55 - Figure 3-45 Mode Window; A ‘Restore Defaults?’ option allows all; Figure 3-46 Position Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-21 6) Press the ENT Key to select the desired type and return to the Position Page. 7) To select between ‘bearing FROM’ or ‘bearing TO’ to the reference waypoint, turn the small right knob to select the desired bearing ...
Page 56 - SATELLITE STATUS PAGE; Figure 3-47 Satellite Status Page; Sky View; Figure 3-48 Hollow Signal Strength Bars
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-22 3.8 SATELLITE STATUS PAGE The Satellite Status Page provides a visual reference of GPS receiver functions, including current satellite coverage, GPS receiver status, and position accuracy. The Satellite Status Page (...
Page 57 - Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that; GPS Receiver Status Messages; The Satellite Status Page also indicates the accuracy; Table 3-5 GPS Receiver Status Messages
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-23 Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that must be collected (hollow signal strength bar, see Figure 3-47) before the satellite may be used for navigation (solid signal strength bar, see Figure 3-46). Once...
Page 58 - VERTICAL NAVIGATION PAGE; The GNS 430’s Vertical Navigation Page (the last NAV; Target; Figure 3-50 Vertical Navigation Profile; Figure 3-51 Target Altitude Field Selected
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-24 3.9 VERTICAL NAVIGATION PAGE The GNS 430’s Vertical Navigation Page (the last NAV page, see Figure 3-49) creates a three-dimensional profile to provide guidance from the present position and altitude to a final (targ...
Page 59 - Figure 3-52 Reference Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-25 4) Turn the small right knob to select ‘Above Wpt’ (AGL) or ‘MSL’, (Figure 3-52) and press the ENT Key. ‘Above Wpt’ uses the altitude of a destination airport as stored in the Jeppesen NavData Card. ‘MSL’ lets the pi...
Page 60 - is displayed on the Vertical Navigation Page. Expect the; Key to display the Vertical; Figure 3-55 VNAV Page Menu; press the
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 3 NAV PAGES 3-26 With the profile set, the vertical speed required (VSR) is displayed on the Vertical Navigation Page. Expect the following to occur when using the vertical navigation feature: • At one minute prior to reaching the in...
Page 61 - SECTION 4; NAVIGATION; The GNS 430’s direct-to function provides a quick; Figure 4-1 Select Direct-to Waypoint Page; Figure 4-2 Waypoint Identifier Field Selected; Figure 4-3 ‘Activate?’ Field Highlighted; When off course while navigating to a waypoint, the; Key cancels the approach.
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 4-1 SECTION 4 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION SECTION 4: DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION 4.1 OVERVIEW The GNS 430’s direct-to function provides a quick method of setting a course to a destination waypoint. Once a direct-to is activated, the GNS 430 establishes a ...
Page 62 - In addition to selecting a destination by identifier, the; Figure 4-4 Select Direct-to Waypoint Page; When navigating an active flight plan, any waypoint
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 4-2 SECTION 4 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Selecting a Destination by Facility Name or City In addition to selecting a destination by identifier, the Select Direct-to Waypoint Page (Figure 4-4) also allows the pilot to select airports, VORs, and NDB...
Page 63 - Figure 4-6 Highlighted Flight Plan Field; The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page always displays the; Figure 4-8 Nearest Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 4-3 SECTION 4 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION To select a direct-to destination from the active flight plan: 1) Press the Direct-to Key. The Select Direct-to Waypoint Page appears, with the waypoint identifier field highlighted. 2) Turn the large right...
Page 64 - Shortcuts; Shortcuts are available when using the; Figure 4-9 Single Waypoint Displayed
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 4-4 SECTION 4 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Shortcuts Shortcuts are available when using the Direct-to Key, allowing the pilot to bypass the use of the small and large right knobs to enter the destination waypoint’s identifier. A direct-to can be per...
Page 65 - Direct-to destinations may also be selected from the; Figure 4-11 Panning Pointer Placed on Waypoint; Cancelling Direct-to Navigation; Once a direct-to is activated, the GNS 430 provides
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 4-5 SECTION 4 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Selecting a Direct-to destination from the Map Page Direct-to destinations may also be selected from the Map Page. If no airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint exists at the desired location, a waypoint named ‘+...
Page 66 - Specifying a Course to a Waypoint; When performing a direct-to, the GNS 430 sets a direct; Figure 4-14 Course Field Selected
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 4-6 SECTION 4 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Specifying a Course to a Waypoint When performing a direct-to, the GNS 430 sets a direct great circle course to the selected destination. The course to the destination can also be manually defined using the...
Page 67 - SECTION 5: FLIGHT PLANS; The GNS 430 lets the pilot create up to 20 different; Figure 5-1 Active Flight Plan Page; Indicates Current Page; Figure 5-2 Flight Plan Catalog Page; FLIGHT PLAN CATALOG PAGE; Figure 5-3 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu; knob to highlight ‘Create
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-1 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS SECTION 5: FLIGHT PLANS The GNS 430 lets the pilot create up to 20 different flight plans, with up to 31 waypoints in each flight plan. The Flight Plan Page Group consists of two pages, (Active Flight Plan Page, Fi...
Page 68 - Figure 5-4 Flight Plan Page; Flight Plan Editing; Figure 5-5 Flight Plan Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-2 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS 4) A blank Flight Plan Page appears for the first empty storage location (Figure 5-4). Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the departure waypoint and press the ENT Key. Figure 5-4 Flight ...
Page 69 - A one-line user comment may be added to any flight; Figure 5-8 Comment Line Selected
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-3 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS To delete a waypoint from an existing flight plan: 1) Press the FPL Key and turn the small right knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page. 2) Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 3) Turn the large...
Page 70 - Activating Flight Plans; Once a flight plan is defined through the Flight Plan; Figure 5-9 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu; Inverting Flight Plans; After travelling along a flight plan, the pilot may wish; Figure 5-10 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-4 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS Activating Flight Plans Once a flight plan is defined through the Flight Plan Catalog Page (using the steps outlined previously in this section), it may be activated for navigation. Activating the flight plan place...
Page 71 - Copying Flight Plans; To save a flight plan currently located in ‘flight plan; Figure 5-11 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu; Deleting Flight Plans; When finished with a flight plan, it can easily be; Figure 5-12 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-5 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS Copying Flight Plans To save a flight plan currently located in ‘flight plan 00’, copy it to an open catalog location (1-19) before the flight plan is cancelled, overwritten, or erased. To copy a flight plan to ano...
Page 72 - Flight Plan Catalog Options; described previously in this section.; Figure 5-13 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-6 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS Flight Plan Catalog Options The following options (some covered on the preceding pages) are available for the Flight Plan Catalog Page: • ‘Activate Flight Plan?’ - Allows the pilot to select the flight plan for nav...
Page 73 - Figure 5-15 Transfer Window; as described previously in this section. The copy; Figure 5-16 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-7 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS 5) The ‘Cross-side’ field allows the pilot to designate the sending and receiving units in a crossfill operation. Turn the large right knob to select the ‘Cross-side’ field, then turn the small right knob to select...
Page 74 - Sort List by Comment?’; Figure 5-18 Flight Plan Catalog Page Menu; ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN PAGE; desired track; Figure 5-19 Active Flight Plan Page; Active Flight Plan Options; To access the Active Flight Plan Menu Page:; Key to view the Active Flight Plan; Figure 5-20 Active Flight Plan Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-8 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS • ‘Sort List By Number?’/’ Sort List by Comment?’ - Allows the pilot to sort numerically by the flight plan number or sort alphanumerically based upon the comment assigned to each flight plan. When one option is se...
Page 75 - Active Flight Plan Page Menu Options; PROC; Table 5-1 Active Flight Plan Page Menu Options
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-9 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS Active Flight Plan Page Menu Options Activate Leg Activates/reactivates the flight plan and selects the highlighted leg as the ‘active leg’ (the leg which is currently used for navigation guidance). Crossfill Allow...
Page 76 - Figure 5-21 Active Flight Plan Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-10 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS The data fields for DTK and DIS are user-selectable and may be changed to display cumulative distance (CUM) to each waypoint, estimated time of arrival (ETA), estimated time enroute (ETE), or enroute safe altitude...
Page 77 - Figure 5-24 Active Flight Plan Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-11 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS To select an approach for a direct-to or flight plan destination airport: 1) Choose the ‘Select Approach?’ option from the Active Flight Plan Page Menu (Figure 5-24) and press the ENT Key. Figure 5-24 Active Fligh...
Page 78 - Figure 5-27 Active Flight Plan Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-12 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS To select an arrival for a direct-to or flight plan destination airport: 1) Select the ‘Select Arrival?’ option from the Active Flight Plan Page Menu (Figure 5-27) and press the ENT Key. Figure 5-27 Active Flight ...
Page 79 - Figure 5-30 Active Flight Plan Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-13 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS To remove an approach, arrival, or departure from the active flight plan: 1) Select the ‘Remove Approach?’, ‘Remove Arrival?’, or ‘Remove Departure?’ option from the Active Flight Plan Page Menu (Figure 5-30) and ...
Page 80 - A number of shortcuts are available to save time when; Figure 5-33 Highlight Item To Be Deleted; This same process may also be used to remove; Figure 5-35 Remove Waypoint Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-14 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS Shortcuts A number of shortcuts are available to save time when using the Active Flight Plan Page. These shortcuts speed the process of removing approaches, departures, and arrivals, and aid in selecting a specifi...
Page 81 - The ‘; Figure 5-36 Destination Waypoint Highlighted; When using instrument procedures, this feature can be; Figure 5-38 Procedure Header Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 5-15 SECTION 5 FLIGHT PLANS The ‘ Activate Leg?’ option is discussed previously in this section, which allows the pilot to specify which leg of the flight plan is used for navigation guidance. A shortcut also exists for this operation, using...
Page 83 - SECTION 6: PROCEDURES; ARRIVALS; The GNS 430 allows the pilot to fly non-precision and; Figure 6-1 Procedures Page; ) A window appears listing the available; Figure 6-2 Approach Window; ) A second window appears listing the available; Figure 6-3 Transitions Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-1 SECTION 6: PROCEDURES 6.1 APPROACHES, DEPARTURES, AND ARRIVALS The GNS 430 allows the pilot to fly non-precision and precision approaches to airports with published instrument approach procedures. All available appro...
Page 84 - knob to highlight ‘Load?’; Figure 6-4 ‘GPS’ Designations; Once an approach is selected, it may be activated; Figure 6-5 Procedures Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-2 5) Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Load?’ or ‘Activate?’ (approaches only) and press the ENT Key. (‘Load?’ adds the procedure to the flight plan without immediately using it for navigation guidance. This allo...
Page 85 - Another Procedures Page option allows the pilot to; Key to display the Procedures; knob to highlight ‘Activate; Figure 6-6 Procedures Page; In many cases, it may be easiest to Load the full; OPERATIONS; The GNS 430 provides non-precision approach
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-3 Another Procedures Page option allows the pilot to activate the final course segment of the approach. This option assumes the pilot will receive vectors to the final approach fix (FAF) and provides guidance to interc...
Page 86 - Figure 6-7 Sample Approach; Approach operations on the GNS 430 typically begin; to; Key, or as the last waypoint in the active; Approaches with Procedure Turns; The procedure turn portion of an approach is stored; Figure 6-8 Sample Approach with Procedure Turn; This example uses the VOR Runway 03 approach for
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-4 DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION Figure 6-7 Sample Approach Select Destination ‘Select’ and ‘Load’ the approach ‘Activate’ the approach Approach operations on the GNS 430 typically begin with the same basic steps (refer to ...
Page 87 - The steps required to set up and fly the approach; Figure 6-10 Procedures Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-5 The steps required to set up and fly the approach are detailed below (refer to Figure 6-8 for the following steps): 1) Prior to departing KFDK, the destination (KLYH) is selected using the Direct-to Key or by creatin...
Page 88 - Flying the Procedure Turn; Figure 6-12 Sample Approach with Procedure Turn; Refer to Figure 6-12 for the following steps:; Figure 6-14 Active Flight Plan Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-6 Flying the Procedure Turn Figure 6-12 Sample Approach with Procedure Turn DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION Refer to Figure 6-12 for the following steps: 1) Within 30 nm of the destination airport, the GNS 430 swit...
Page 89 - Figure 6-15 Waypoint Alert; Refer to Figure 6-16 for the following steps:; Figure 6-17 Sequence to Inbound Leg; 0) When approaching the FAF, a waypoint alert
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-7 Figure 6-15 Waypoint Alert 4) Fly the outbound course.5) Approximately one minute after passing the FAF (LYH), the alert message ‘START PROC TRN’ appears in the lower right corner of the screen. Initiate the procedur...
Page 90 - 1) After crossing the FAF, the destination; Figure 6-18 Sequence to MAP; 2) When approaching the MAP, a waypoint alert; Key to initiate the missed; Figure 6-19 ‘SUSP’ Annunciation; Flying the Missed Approach; After passing the MAP, if the runway is not in sight; Figure 6-20 Sequence to MAP
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-8 11) After crossing the FAF, the destination sequences to the MAP (‘RW03’, the runway threshold, see Figure 6-18). Fly toward the MAP. Figure 6-18 Sequence to MAP NOTE: When viewing the Map Page, note that the final c...
Page 91 - Figure 6-21 Missed Approach Holding Point
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-9 1) Press the OBS Key. The missed approach holding point (MAHP; in this case ‘SWARM’ intersection) is automatically offered as the destination waypoint (Figure 6-21). Figure 6-21 Missed Approach Holding Point NOTE: In...
Page 92 - Flying an Approach with a Hold; Starting where the previous example left off, assume; Figure 6-24 Approach with Hold; Figure 6-25 Select Direct-To Waypoint Page; This time, the pilot selects the GPS runway 21; Figure 6-26 Approach Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-10 Flying an Approach with a Hold Starting where the previous example left off, assume weather conditions resulted in a missed approach at Lynchburg Regional. The pilot has decided to divert to Farmville Regional (KFVX...
Page 93 - Figure 6-28 Active Flight Plan Page; Refer to Figure 6-29 for the following steps.; Figure 6-30 ‘HOLD TEARDROP’ Annunciation; ) As mentioned in the missed approach example,; Figure 6-31 Default NAV Page; 0) When crossing the IAF, ‘SUSP’ appears above
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-11 Figure 6-28 Active Flight Plan Page Figure 6-29 Terminal Mode DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION Refer to Figure 6-29 for the following steps. 7) As in the last example, within 30 nm of the airport, the GNS 430 switc...
Page 94 - Key to manually suspend waypoint; Figure 6-32 Approach Mode; Refer to Figure 6-32 for the following steps.; Figure 6-33 Waypoint Alert
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-12 NOTE: If the pilot needs to lose extra altitude or speed by going around the holding pattern again, press the OBS Key to manually suspend waypoint sequencing before crossing the holding waypoint the second time. If ...
Page 95 - Figure 6-34 Final Approach; Figure 6-35 Missed Approach
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-13 13) When approaching the FAF, a waypoint alert (‘NEXT DTK 209°’) appears in the lower right corner (Figure 6-34). Make any course adjustments necessary for the final course segment (FAF to MAP). Figure 6-34 Final Ap...
Page 96 - Flying a DME Arc Approach; additional Jeppesen-provided waypoints to define the arc.; Figure 6-36 Enroute Mode; ) S e l e c t B i l l a r d M u n i c i p a l ( K TO P ) a s t h e; Figure 6-37 Select Waypoint Page; Figure 6-38 Procedures Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-14 Flying a DME Arc Approach The GPS overlay for a DME arc approach uses additional Jeppesen-provided waypoints to define the arc. These waypoints are indicated by ‘D’ as the first letter in the waypoint name. This is ...
Page 97 - Figure 6-39 Approach Window; Figure 6-40 Terminal Mode; Refer to Figure 6-40 for the following steps.; Figure 6-41 Procedures Page; ) Follow the arc, when the course select setting
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-15 Figure 6-39 Approach Window DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION Billard Muni (Topeka, KS) VOR or GPS Rwy 22 Figure 6-40 Terminal Mode Refer to Figure 6-40 for the following steps. 3) Within 30 nm of KTOP, the GNS ...
Page 98 - ) The next point in the approach is an intermediate; Figure 6-43 Intermediate Approach Fix; Refer to Figure 6-44 for the following steps.; Figure 6-44 Approach Mode; ) When approaching the FAF, ‘NEXT DTK 214°’; Figure 6-45 Final Approach Fix
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-16 7) The next point in the approach is an intermediate fix, labeled ‘D025G’. When approaching this intermediate fix, a waypoint alert (‘NEXT DTK 205°’) appears in the lower right corner of the screen (Figure 6-43). As...
Page 99 - 0) After crossing the FAF, the destination; Figure 6-46 Final Course Segment; 1) When approaching the MAP, a waypoint alert; Figure 6-47 ‘SUSP’ Annunciation; Vectors to Final
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-17 10) After crossing the FAF, the destination sequences to the MAP (‘RW22’, the runway threshold). With the needle centered, fly toward the MAP, observing the altitude minimums dictated by the approach plate. When vie...
Page 100 - Figure 6-48 Transitions Window; Figure 6-49 Transitions Window; Figure 6-50 Procedures Page; Flying the Vectors Approach; With ‘vectors to final’ selected, the CDI needle remains
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-18 To select ‘VECTORS’ from the Transitions Window: 1) S e l e c t B i l l a r d M u n i c i p a l ( K TO P ) a s t h e destination, using the Direct-to Key, or as the last waypoint in a flight plan. 2) Press the PROC ...
Page 101 - Figure 6-51 Terminal Mode; In this example, assume ATC vectors result in a; Figure 6-54 CDI Off Scale
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-19 DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION Figure 6-51 Terminal Mode In this example, assume ATC vectors result in a rectangular course to intercept final, as follows (refer to Figure 6-51 for the following steps): 1) Withi...
Page 102 - Figure 6-55 Approach Mode; Refer to Figure 6-55 for the following steps.; Figure 6-56 Approach Mode; ) When approaching the FAF, a waypoint alert; Figure 6-57 Waypoint Alert; ) When crossing the FAF, the destination; Figure 6-58 Final Approach
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-20 DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION Figure 6-55 Approach Mode Refer to Figure 6-55 for the following steps. 6) At 2.0 nm from the FAF (TOP VOR), the GNS 430 switches from terminal mode to approach mode (Figure 6-56)...
Page 103 - Course From Fix Flight Plan Legs; Figure 6-59 Active Flight Plan Page; DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION; Figure 6-60 KPMD Approach; ) Fly the ‘course from fix to distance’ leg, as; Figure 6-61 Default NAV Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-21 Course From Fix Flight Plan Legs Certain approach, departure, and arrival procedures in the Jeppesen database contain course from fix flight plan legs. The GNS 430 is able to load these legs into the flight plan alo...
Page 104 - Course from fix to altitude legs show the specific target; Figure 6-63 Active Flight Plan Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-22 3) At 13.0 nm from the FAF, a waypoint alert (‘NEXT DTK 265°’) appears in the lower right corner of the screen. Turn to intercept the final approach course and watch for the CDI needle to begin to center. 4) When ap...
Page 105 - Figure 6-65 Palmdale Missed Approach; In this instance, the leg corresponds to the initial phase; Figure 6-66 Map Page; Figure 6-67 Waypoint Alert
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-23 MISSED APPROACH Climb to 5000’ outbound via PMD VOR R-282 , then climbing RIGHT turn to 7000’ direct PMD VOR and hold. DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION MISSED APPROACH: Palmdale (CA) AF Plant 42 VOR/DME or GPS Rwy 25...
Page 106 - Course from fix to; DO NOT USE; Figure 6-68 Coastal One Departure
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-24 6) When approaching PMD VOR (the missed approach holding point), an alert message in the lower right-hand corner of the screen recommends the holding pattern entry procedure (‘HOLD PARALLEL’). When flying the holdin...
Page 107 - Refer to Figure 6-68 for the following steps.; Figure 6-69 Runway Window; ) When departing the airfield, ‘NEXT DTK 026°’; Figure 6-70 Default NAV Page; ) Fly the outbound course. When cleared to; Figure 6-71 Waypoint Alert; Key is pressed, the GNS 430
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-25 Refer to Figure 6-68 for the following steps. 1) S e l e c t t h e d e p a r t u r e ( C S T L 1 ) f r o m t h e Procedures Page, then select the departure runway, (RW02 in this example, see Figure 6-69) and transit...
Page 108 - Precision approaches can be performed with the GNS; CDI; Key to; Figure 6-72 shows multiple locations along the; Figure 6-72 ILS Approach
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-26 6.3 ILS APPROACHES Precision approaches can be performed with the GNS 430’s built-in VLOC (VOR/localizer/glideslope) receivers. The GPS receiver can be used for guidance prior to reaching the final approach fix, but...
Page 109 - The automatic switch from GPS to VLOC occurs; Selecting an ILS Approach; This example uses a flight from Laughlin Bullhead; ) S e l e c t F l a g s t a f f P u l l i a m ( K F L G ) a s t h e; Figure 6-74 Select Waypoint
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-27 The automatic switch from GPS to VLOC occurs gradually to prevent abrupt CDI changes when coupled to an autopilot. The CDI selection can also be changed manually by pressing the CDI Key. Once the switch from GPS to ...
Page 110 - Key and select the ‘ILS 21’; Figure 6-75 Approach Window; ) From the Transitions Window, select ‘SHUTR’; Figure 6-76 Transitions Window; ) A reminder message appears, indicating that; Flying the ILS Approach; When ‘Activate?’ is selected for an; Figure 6-77 Terminal Mode
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-28 2) Press the PROC Key and select the ‘ILS 21’ approach (Figure 6-75) using the steps outlined in Section 6.1. Figure 6-75 Approach Window 3) From the Transitions Window, select ‘SHUTR’ as the IAF (Figure 6-76). Also...
Page 111 - ) Within 30 nm of KFLG, the GNS 430 switches; Figure 6-78 Activate Approach; Key to activate the; Figure 6-80 Turn Advisory
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-29 1) Within 30 nm of KFLG, the GNS 430 switches from enroute mode to terminal mode and the CDI scale transitions from 5.0 to 1.0 nm, full scale deflection. 2) If the approach has not yet been activated, (in steps on t...
Page 112 - Figure 6-82 ILS Approach Course; Refer to Figure 6-82 for the following steps.; Figure 6-83 Waypoint Alert; 0) Turn to track the ILS approach course.; Figure 6-84 Final Approach
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-30 Figure 6-82 ILS Approach Course DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION Refer to Figure 6-82 for the following steps. 8) Initiate the procedure turn. The GNS 430 does not provide guidance through the turn. (The procedure tu...
Page 113 - Refer to Figure 6-85 for the following steps.; Figure 6-86 Default NAV Page; 4) When approaching the MAP, a waypoint alert
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-31 DO NOT USE FOR NAVIGATION Figure 6-85 Final Approach, Flagstaff Refer to Figure 6-85 for the following steps. 12) When approaching SHUTR, a waypoint alert (‘NEXT DTK 210°’) appears in the lower right corner of the s...
Page 114 - 5) After crossing the MAP, ‘SUSP’ appears above; Key to initiate the; Figure 6-88 ‘SUSP’ Annunciation; Key to; Key may be used to manually switch the; Key. If the pilot leaves; POINTS TO REMEMBER FOR ALL; • The GNS 430 is designed to complement printed
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 6 PROCEDURES 6-32 15) After crossing the MAP, ‘SUSP’ appears above the OBS Key (Figure 6-88), indicating that automatic sequencing of approach waypoints is suspended at the MAP. A ‘FROM’ indication is displayed on the CDI and Default...
Page 117 - SECTION 7: WPT PAGES; Section 3.1 introduced the GNS 430’s main page groups; see Section 3 10 WPT Pages see Section 10 see Section 8; Table 7-1 Page Groups
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-1 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES SECTION 7: WPT PAGES 7.1 WPT PAGE GROUP Section 3.1 introduced the GNS 430’s main page groups (Table 7-1)—NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST—and described each page in the NAV group. This second page group (WPT) provides information...
Page 118 - Figure 7-2 Airport Location Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-2 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES To enter a waypoint identifier: 1) Select the desired WPT page and press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2) Turn the small right knob to select the first character of the waypoint’s identifier. 3) Turn th...
Page 119 - Duplicate Waypoints; Once the identifier, facility name, or location is; Figure 7-5 First Facility for Albuquerque
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-3 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES Duplicate Waypoints Once the identifier, facility name, or location is entered, all six airport pages display information for the selected airport. When entering an identifier, facility name, or location, the GNS 430’...
Page 120 - AIRPORT LOCATION PAGE; Figure 7-8 Airport Location Page; Radar Coverage; The following descriptions and abbreviations are
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-4 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 7.2 AIRPORT LOCATION PAGE The Airport Location Page (Figure 7-8) displays the latitude, longitude, and elevation of the selected airport. The Airport Location Page also displays facility name and location, as well as ...
Page 121 - AIRPORT RUNWAy PAGE; designations, length, surface type, and lighting for the; Figure 7-9 Airport Runway Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-5 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 7.3 AIRPORT RUNWAy PAGE The Airport Runway Page (Figure 7-9) displays runway designations, length, surface type, and lighting for the selected airport. A map image of the runway layout and surrounding area is also dis...
Page 122 - To adjust the range of the map image:; The following descriptions and abbreviations are used; AIRPORT FREQUENCy PAGE; The Airport Frequency Page displays radio frequencies; Figure 7-12 Airport Frequency Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-6 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES To adjust the range of the map image: 1) Press the down arrow of the RNG Key to display a smaller map area. 2) Press the up arrow of the RNG Key to display a larger map area. The following descriptions and abbreviatio...
Page 123 - Figure 7-13 Frequency Highlighted; Some listed frequencies may include designations for; Figure 7-16 Restriction Information Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-7 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 2) Turn the large right knob to scroll through the list, placing the cursor on the desired frequency (Figure 7-13). If there are more frequencies in the list than can be displayed on the screen, a scroll bar (Figure 7...
Page 124 - AIRPORT APPROACH PAGE; Figure 7-17 Airport Approach Page; ) Press the small
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-8 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES The following descriptions and abbreviations are used on the Airport Frequency Page: • Type - Usage type: Public, Heliport, Military, or Private • Frequency - Communication frequencies which may include restrictions: ...
Page 125 - Figure 7-18 Approach Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-9 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 3) Turn the small right knob to display a window of available approaches for the selected airport (Figure 7-18). Continue turning the small right knob to select the desired approach. Figure 7-18 Approach Window 4) Pre...
Page 126 - Airport Approach Page Options; Figure 7-20 Airport Approach Page; Figure 7-21 Airport Approach Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-10 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES Airport Approach Page Options The following options are available for the Airport Approach Page, by pressing the MENU Key: ‘Load into Active FPL?’ allows the pilot to load the selected approach into the active flight...
Page 127 - AIRPORT ARRIVAL PAGE; transitions or runways are associated with the arrival; Figure 7-22 Airport Arrival Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-11 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 7.6 AIRPORT ARRIVAL PAGE The Airport Arrival Page (Figure 7-22) shows the available Airport Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) procedures for the selected airport. Where multiple transitions or runways are associated w...
Page 128 - Figure 7-25 Runway Window; Airport Arrival Page Options; The following option is available for the Airport Arrival; Figure 7-26 Airport Arrival Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-12 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 7) Turn the small right knob to display a window of available runways (Figure 7-25). Continue turning the small right knob to select the desired runway. (‘ALL’ may appear in the runway field, indicating the arrival p...
Page 129 - AIRPORT DEPARTURE PAGE; runways or transitions are associated with the departure; Figure 7-27 Airport Departure Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-13 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 7.7 AIRPORT DEPARTURE PAGE The Airport Departure Page (Figure 7-27) shows the available Airport Standard Instrument Departure (SID) procedures for the selected airport. Where multiple runways or transitions are assoc...
Page 130 - Airport Departure Page Options; Figure 7-30 Airport Departure Page Menu; INTERSECTION PAGE; latitude, longitude, region, and country for the selected; Figure 7-31 Intersection Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-14 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES Airport Departure Page Options The following option is available for the Airport Departure Page, by pressing the MENU Key: ‘Load into Active FPL?’ allows the pilot to load the selected departure into the active fligh...
Page 131 - Figure 7-32 NDB Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-15 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 7.9 NDB PAGE The NDB Page displays the facility name, city, region/country, latitude, and longitude for the selected NDB (Figure 7-32). The NDB Page also displays the frequency and a weather broadcast indication (if ...
Page 132 - Figure 7-34 VOR Identifier Field Selected; Figure 7-35 Frequency Field Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-16 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES To select a VOR frequency from the VOR Page: 1) Select the VOR Page from the WPT Page Group, as described in Section 7.1. 2) Press the small right knob momentarily to place the cursor on the VOR identifier field (Fig...
Page 133 - USER WAyPOINT PAGE; information contained in the Jeppesen NavData Card,; Figure 7-37 User Waypoint Page; • DIS - Distance from; Creating User Waypoints; User waypoints may be created from the User; Figure 7-38 User Waypoint Name Field Selected
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-17 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 7.11 USER WAyPOINT PAGE In addition to the airport, VOR, NDB, and intersection information contained in the Jeppesen NavData Card, the GNS 430 allows the pilot to store up to 1,000 user- defined waypoints. The User W...
Page 134 - Figure 7-40 Present Position Field Selected
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-18 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 3) Turn the large right knob to highlight the position field at the bottom of the page. 4) Use the small and large right knobs to enter the position coordinates for the new waypoint (Figure 7-40). Figure 7-40 Present...
Page 135 - knob to highlight ‘Create?’; ) Press the small; knob to remove the; Creating User Waypoints from the Map Page; knob to activate the panning function.; Figure 7-43 Activate Panning Function
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-19 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 7) Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Create?’ (Figure 7-42) and press the ENT Key. Figure 7-42 ‘Create?’ Highlighted 8) Press the small right knob to remove the flashing cursor. NOTE: The GNS 430 allows the pil...
Page 136 - Figure 7-44 User Waypoint Page; Modifying User Waypoints; To modify an existing waypoint, select that waypoint; Figure 7-45 Position Field Selected
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-20 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES 2) Press the ENT Key to capture the position and display the User Waypoint Page (Figure 7-44). Figure 7-44 User Waypoint Page 3) A four-digit name is automatically assigned to the waypoint. To change this name, turn ...
Page 137 - Figure 7-46 Ref Waypoint Field Selected
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-21 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES To modify a user waypoint by changing reference waypoint information: 1) With the User Waypoint Page displayed, press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2) Use the small and large right knobs to enter the n...
Page 138 - User Waypoint Page Options; User Waypoint Page options are available; Figure 7-49 User Waypoint Page Menu; ‘Delete User Waypoint?’ allows the pilot to delete the; Figure 7-51 User Waypoint Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-22 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES User Waypoint Page Options The following User Waypoint Page options are available by pressing the MENU Key: ‘View User Waypoint List?’ displays a list of all user waypoints currently stored in memory. To view a list ...
Page 139 - User Waypoint List; Figure 7-52 User Waypoint List Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-23 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES User Waypoint List The User Waypoint List (Figure 7-52) allows the pilot to review, modify, rename, or delete a selected user waypoint, or to delete all user waypoints currently stored in memory. The top of the page ...
Page 140 - Figure 7-55 Delete Waypoint Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 7-24 SECTION 7 WPT PAGES To delete a user waypoint from the User Waypoint List: 1) Select the User Waypoint List, as described in this section. 2) Turn the large right knob to highlight the desired user waypoint. 3) Press the CLR Key to disp...
Page 141 - SECTION 8: NRST PAGES; see Section 3 see Section 7 see Section 10 8 NRST pages; Table 8-1 Page Groups; Figure 8-2 Default NAV Page; knob to select the NRST; Figure 8-3 Nearest Airport Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-1 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES SECTION 8: NRST PAGES 8.1 NRST PAGE GROUP Section 3.1 introduced the GNS 430’s main page groups (Table 8-1)—NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST—and described each page in the NAV group. This fourth page group (NRST) provides detaile...
Page 142 - Nearest Airport Page displays; Figure 8-4 Nearest Airport Page; Scroll; The Nearest ARTCC Page and the Nearest FSS Page; Figure 8-5 Nearest FSS Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-2 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES Not all nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, or user waypoints can be displayed on the corresponding NRST page at one time. The Nearest Airport Page displays detailed information for three nearest airpor...
Page 143 - Navigating to a Nearby Waypoint; The NRST pages can be used in conjunction with the; Figure 8-6 Nearest VOR Page; Key to display the select; Key to accept the selected; Key
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-3 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES Navigating to a Nearby Waypoint The NRST pages can be used in conjunction with the GNS 430’s direct-to function to quickly set a course to a nearby facility and can provide navigation to the nearest airport in case o...
Page 144 - NEAREST AIRPORT PAGE; Figure 8-9 Nearest Airport Page; ) Select the Nearest Airport Page, using the steps; knob to scroll through the; Figure 8-10 COM Frequency Highlighted; Key to place the selected; Figure 8-11 Frequency Moved to Standby Field
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-4 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 8.2 NEAREST AIRPORT PAGE The Nearest Airport Page displays the identifier, symbol, bearing, and distance to the nine nearest airports (within 200 nm of the present position). For each airport listed, the Nearest Airp...
Page 145 - Figure 8-12 Frequency Moved to Active Field; Additional communication frequencies,; Figure 8-13 Desired Airport Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-5 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 5) Press the COM Flip-flop Key to activate the selected frequency (Figure 8-12). Figure 8-12 Frequency Moved to Active Field 6) Press the small right knob to remove the flashing cursor. Additional communication frequ...
Page 146 - NEAREST INTERSECTION PAGE; intersections (within 200 nm of the present; Figure 8-16 Nearest Intersection Page; NEAREST NDB PAGE; The Nearest; Figure 8-17 Nearest NDB Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-6 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 8.3 NEAREST INTERSECTION PAGE The Nearest Intersection Page (Figure 8-16) displays the identifier, symbol, bearing, and distance to the nine nearest intersections (within 200 nm of the present position). To view addi...
Page 147 - NEAREST VOR PAGE; For each VOR listed, the nearest VOR Page also indicates; Figure 8-18 Nearest VOR Page; Figure 8-19 Move Frequency to Standby Field
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-7 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 8.5 NEAREST VOR PAGE The Nearest VOR Page (Figure 8-18) displays the identifier, symbol, bearing, and distance to the nine nearest VORs (within 200 nm of the present position). For each VOR listed, the nearest VOR Pa...
Page 148 - Figure 8-20 Nearest VOR Page; NEAREST USER WAyPOINT PAGE; The Nearest; Figure 8-21 Nearest User Waypoint Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-8 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES To view additional information for a nearby VOR: 1) Select the nearest VOR Page, using the steps outlined in Section 8.1. 2) Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 3) Turn the large right knob to scroll t...
Page 149 - facility name, bearing to, and distance to the five nearest; Figure 8-22 Nearest ARTCC Page; Figure 8-23 Frequency Field Highlighted; Figure 8-24 Frequency Moved to Standby Field
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-9 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 8.7 NEAREST CENTER (ARTCC) PAGE The Nearest Center Page (Figure 8-22) displays the facility name, bearing to, and distance to the five nearest ARTCC points of communication (within 200 nm of the present position). Fo...
Page 150 - NEAREST FLIGHT SERVICE STATION; displays the facility name, bearing to, and distance to the; Figure 8-25 Nearest FSS Page; Figure 8-26 FSS Field Selected; Figure 8-27 Frequency Field Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-10 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 8.8 NEAREST FLIGHT SERVICE STATION (FSS) PAGE The Nearest Flight Service Station Page (Figure 8-25) displays the facility name, bearing to, and distance to the five nearest FSS points of communication (within 200 nm...
Page 151 - Figure 8-28 Frequency Moved to Standby Field; or; NEAREST AIRSPACE PAGE; The last page in the NRST group, the Nearest Airspace; Figure 8-29 Airspace Messages; • If the aircraft is within two nautical miles of
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-11 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 5) Press the ENT Key to place the selected frequency in the standby field of the COM or VLOC Window (figure 8-28). Figure 8-28 Frequency Moved to Standby Field 6) Press the COM Flip-flop or VLOC Flip-flop Key, as ap...
Page 152 - • If the aircraft has entered an airspace, the message; Figure 8-30 Airspace Messages; Note that the airspace alerts are based on three-; To view an airspace alert message:; Once an airspace alert message appears, detailed; Figure 8-31 Nearest Airspace Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-12 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES • If the aircraft has entered an airspace, the message ‘Inside Airspace’ appears (Figure 8-30). The Nearest Airspace Page shows ‘Inside of airspace’. Figure 8-30 Airspace Messages Note that the airspace alerts are b...
Page 153 - Figure 8-33 Airspace Highlighted; Status and; Figure 8-35 Frequency Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-13 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 3) Turn the large right knob to scroll through the list, highlighting the desired airspace (Figure 8-33). Figure 8-33 Airspace Highlighted 4) Press the ENT Key to display the Airspace Page for the selected nearby ai...
Page 154 - airspace alert messages; Figure 8-37 Airspace Page for Class C Airspace
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 8-14 SECTION 8 NRST PAGES 6) To return to the Airspace Page, turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Done?’ and press the ENT Key (or press the CLR Key). 7) To return to the Nearest Airspace Page, turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Done...
Page 155 - SECTION 9: VLOC RECEIVER; RECEIVER OPERATIONS; Figure 9-1 VLOC Window; Ident Audio and Volume; ) If the tuning cursor is not currently in the VLOC; knob momentarily; Figure 9-2 Tuning Cursor in VLOC Window; Tuning Cursor in
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 9-1 SECTION 9 VLOC RECEIVER SECTION 9: VLOC RECEIVER 9.1 VLOC (VOR/LOCALIZER/GLIDESLOPE) RECEIVER OPERATIONS The GNS 430 includes digitally-tuned VOR/localizer and glideslope receivers with the desired frequency selected in the VLOC Window, ...
Page 156 - Figure 9-3 Select VOR Megahertz Frequency; Figure 9-4 Select VOR Kilohertz Frequency; frequency may also be quickly selected from the; Figure 9-5 Highlight Frequency
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 9-2 SECTION 9 VLOC RECEIVER 2) Turn the large left knob to select the desired megahertz (MHz) value. For example, the ‘117’ portion of the frequency ‘117.60’ (Figure 9-3). Figure 9-3 Select VOR Megahertz Frequency 3) Turn the small left knob...
Page 157 - Figure 9-6 Frequency in Standby Field; When selecting a VOR or; Figure 9-7 Procedures Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 9-3 SECTION 9 VLOC RECEIVER 4) Press the ENT Key to place the frequency in the standby field of the VLOC Window (Figure 9-6). Figure 9-6 Frequency in Standby Field 5) Press the VLOC Flip-flop Key to activate the selected frequency. 6) Press ...
Page 158 - ) For VOR and ILS approaches, the standby field; Key and verify that ‘VLOC’; ) For precision approaches and some non-; CDI Key; Figure 9-9 GPS Coupled to External CDI; ‘GPS’ Annunciator; Figure 9-10 VLOC Coupled to External CDI; ‘VLOC’ Annunciator
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 9-4 SECTION 9 VLOC RECEIVER 6) Turn the large right knob to highlight ‘Load?’ or ‘Activate?’ (Figure 9-8) and press the ENT Key. (‘Load?’ adds the procedure to the flight plan without immediately using it for navigation guidance. This allows...
Page 159 - AUX PAGES; SECTION 10: AUX PAGES; Table 10-1 Page Groups; Figure 10-2 Default NAV Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-1 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES SECTION 10: AUX PAGES 10.1 AUX PAGE GROUP Section 3.1 introduced the GNS 430’s main page groups (Table 10-1)—NAV, WPT, AUX, NRST—and described each page in the NAV group. The third page group (AUX) allows the pilot ...
Page 160 - FLIGHT PLANNING PAGE; (via menu options) to E6B functions for; Figure 10-4 Flight Planning Page; knob momentarily, to
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-2 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 10.2 FLIGHT PLANNING PAGE The Flight Planning Page (Figure 10-4) provides access (via menu options) to E6B functions for fuel planning, trip planning, density altitude/true airspeed/winds aloft calculations and a ‘C...
Page 162 - Flight Planning Page: Fuel Planning; Figure 10-7 Fuel Planning Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-4 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES Flight Planning Page: Fuel Planning To perform fuel planning operations: 1) Select ‘Fuel Planning’ from the Flight Planning Page, using the steps described in Section 10.2. 2) The current fuel planning ‘mode’ is dis...
Page 163 - Figure 10-11 FOB Highlighted; flight time; Figure 10-12 REQ Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-5 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 5) If the fuel management system does not enter the data automatically, turn the large right knob to highlight the fuel on board (FOB) field (Figure 10-11). Figure 10-11 FOB Highlighted 6) Use the small and large ri...
Page 164 - Fuel planning figures can be entered and displayed; Flight Planning Page: Trip Planning; Figure 10-15 Trip Planning Page, Flight Plan Leg
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-6 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES Fuel planning figures can be entered and displayed based upon one of three possible configurations: • No fuel sensors connected - In this instance fuel flow is manually entered and is used to calculate fuel on board...
Page 165 - Figure 10-16 Trip Planning Page; track or desired course; Figure 10-18 Calibrated Airspeed Field Selected
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-7 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 5) Turn the large right knob to highlight the departure time (DEP TIME) field. 6) Use the small and large right knobs to enter the departure time. Press the ENT Key when finished. (Departure time may be entered in l...
Page 166 - Figure 10-19 Heading Field Highlighted; tail wind component; Flight Planning Page: Crossfill; Select ‘; Figure 10-20 Flight Planning Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-8 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 4) The flashing cursor moves to the barometric pressure (BARO) field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the barometric pressure (altimeter setting). Press the ENT Key when finished. 5) The flashing cursor...
Page 167 - • Automatic Operation - If both units are set to; Figure 10-23 Crossfill Method Window; Figure 10-24 Transfer Field Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-9 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES • Automatic Operation - If both units are set to automatic, a change in the active flight plan of one unit is also be seen in the other. Initiating a direct-to to a waypoint on one unit also initiates a direct-to to...
Page 168 - • Active Flight Plan - Transfer the active flight plan; Figure 10-26 ‘Initiate Transfer’ Highlighted; Flight Planning Page: Scheduler
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-10 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES • Active Flight Plan - Transfer the active flight plan to/from a second 400/500-series Garmin unit in a dual unit installation. This option is the default when selecting ‘ Crossfill’ from the Active Flight Plan Pag...
Page 169 - Figure 10-27 Type Field Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-11 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 4) The flashing cursor moves to the type field under the new message (Figure 10-27). Turn the small right knob to display a window of available options, (Figure 10-28): Event, One Time, Periodic. Press the ENT Key ...
Page 170 - calculations, software versions, database versions, and; knob momentarily,; Figure 10-31 Waypoint Field Highlighted; The following menu options are available:
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-12 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 10.3 UTILITy PAGE The Utility Page (Figure 10-29) provides access (via ‘menu options’) to checklists, a count down/up timer, trip timers, trip statistics, RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) prediction,...
Page 171 - Figure 10-32 ‘INTEG’ Annunciation
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-13 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES • RAIM Prediction - Predicts if GPS coverage is available for the current location or at a specified waypoint at any time and date. Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) performs checks to ensure that the...
Page 172 - Utility Page: Checklists; Figure 10-33 Checklists Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-14 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES Utility Page: Checklists To create a checklist: 1) Select ‘Checklist’ from the Utility Page (Figure 10-33), using the steps described at the beginning of this section (10.3). Press the ENT Key to display a list of ...
Page 173 - Utility Page: Flight Timers; Figure 10-36 Flight Timers Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-15 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES To insert a checklist step into an existing checklist: 1) With the Checklists Page displayed, turn the large right knob to select the desired checklist and press the ENT Key. 2) Turn the large right knob to highlig...
Page 174 - Figure 10-38 Reset Mode Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-16 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 4) For a count down timer, turn the large right knob to highlight the time field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the count down time—in hours, minutes, and seconds. Press the ENT Key when finished. 5)...
Page 175 - Utility Page: Trip Statistics; Figure 10-40 Trip Statistics Highlighted; odometer and average; Utility Page: RAIM Prediction; Figure 10-42 RAIM Prediction Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-17 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES Utility Page: Trip Statistics To reset trip statistics readouts: 1) Select ‘Trip Statistics’ from the Utility Page (Figure 10-40), using the steps described at the beginning of this section. Figure 10-40 Trip Stati...
Page 176 - Figure 10-44 ‘Compute RAIM?’ Highlighted; • RAIM Not Available - Satellite coverage is; 5 minutes of the specified
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-18 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 3) The flashing cursor moves to the arrival date field. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the date for which the pilot wants to determine RAIM availability. Press the ENT Key when finished. 4) The flashi...
Page 177 - Key to calculate sunrise and; Utility Page: Software Versions; Figure 10-48 Software Versions Page; Utility Page: Database Versions; Figure 10-49 Database Versions Page; Utility Page: Terrain Database Versions; Figure 10-50 Terrain Database Versions Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-19 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 4) Press the ENT Key to calculate sunrise and sunset times for the selected location and date (Figure 10-47). Figure 10-47 Sunrise/Sunset Page Utility Page: Software Versions The Software Versions Page (Figure 10-4...
Page 178 - Figure 10-52 ‘Units/Mag Var’ Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-20 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 10.4 SETUP 1 PAGE The Setup 1 Page (Figure 10-51) provides access (via menu options) to airspace alarms, CDI scale adjustment, an arrival alarm, units of measure settings, position formats, map datums, and settings...
Page 179 - CDI Scales and Corresponding Flight Phases:; During approach operations the CDI scale; Table 10-2 CDI Scales; An ‘auto’ ILS CDI selection allows the GNS 430
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-21 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES CDI Scales and Corresponding Flight Phases: Oceanic Enroute Terminal Approach Figure 10-54 CDI Scales During approach operations the CDI scale gradually ramps down even further, to 0.3 nm. This transition normally ...
Page 180 - • ‘Position/Map Datum’ - Configures position; Setup 1 Page: Airspace Alarms; Figure 10-55 Airspace Alarms Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-22 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES • ‘Position/Map Datum’ - Configures position readout information to the desired position format. The GNS 430 uses the map datum WGS 84. Note that using a map datum that does not match the charts used by the pilot c...
Page 181 - Figure 10-59 Selected CDI Field Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-23 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES Setup 1 Page: CDI Scale/Alarms To change the CDI scale: 1) Select ‘CDI/Alarms’ from the Setup 1 Page (Figure 10-58), using the steps described at the beginning of this section. Figure 10-58 CDI/Alarms Highlighted 2...
Page 182 - Figure 10-62 Heading Mode Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-24 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES To set the arrival alarm and alarm distance: 1) Select ‘CDI/Alarms’ from the Setup 1 Page, using the steps described at the beginning of this section. 2) Turn the large right knob to highlight the ‘On’/’Off’ field ...
Page 183 - Figure 10-64 Position/Map Datum Highlighted; Figure 10-65 Position Format Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-25 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES Figure 10-63 Units Mag/Var Page The following categories, and corresponding units of measure, are available: • DIS, SPD - Distance and speed in Nautical (nautical miles/knots), Statute (miles/miles per hour), or Me...
Page 184 - Figure 10-67 Time Format Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-26 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES To display the map datum: 1) Select ‘Position Format/Map Datum’ from the Setup 1 Page, using the steps described at the beginning of this section. 2) The WGS 84 map datum is displayed, this field cannot be changed....
Page 185 - When making changes to any Setup 1 Page option, a; Key to display the Date/Time
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-27 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES Restoring Factory Settings When making changes to any Setup 1 Page option, a ‘Restore Defaults?’ menu selection allows the pilot to restore the original factory settings (for the selected option only). For example,...
Page 186 - Figure 10-71 Nearest Airport Criteria Highlighted; Setup 2 Page: Display; To change the backlighting intensity:; Figure 10-73 Display Highlighted
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-28 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 2) Turn the large right knob to select the desired menu option (Figure 10-71), and press the ENT Key (Figure 10-72). Figure 10-71 Nearest Airport Criteria Highlighted Figure 10-72 Nearest Airport Criteria Page The ...
Page 187 - Figure 10-74 Backlight Mode Window; Setup 2 Page: Nearest Airport Criteria; Figure 10-76 Surface Type Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-29 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES Figure 10-74 Backlight Mode Window 3) If ‘Manual’ is selected, the flashing cursor moves to the backlight level field. Turn the small right knob to select the desired level. Press the ENT Key to accept the selectio...
Page 188 - Figure 10-77 Minimum Runway Length Field Selected; Setup 2 Page: COM Configuration; Figure 10-78 Channel Spacing Window; When making changes to any Setup 2 Page option,; Figure 10-79 COM Setup Page Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 10-30 SECTION 10 AUX PAGES 4) The flashing cursor moves to the minimum runway length field (Figure 10-77). To enter a different minimum runway length, use the small and large right knobs to enter the desired length. Press the ENT Key when fi...
Page 189 - TERRAIN; functionality is a standard feature found in GNS 430 units; Operating Criteria; airport terrain database.; Limitations; Terrain information is based on terrain elevation
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-1 SECTION 11 TERRAIN SECTION 11: TERRAIN NOTE: Not all GNS 430 units are equipped with or configured for TERRAIN. See the 400-series Installation Manual (190-00140-02) for TERRAIN configuration information. 11.1 INTRODUCTION Garmin TERRAI...
Page 190 - TERRAIN Alerting; TERRAIN uses information provided from the GPS; Baro-Corrected Altitude; seldom match the standard conditions defined by the; Using TERRAIN; versions are displayed along with a disclaimer to the pilot.
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-2 SECTION 11 TERRAIN TERRAIN Alerting TERRAIN uses information provided from the GPS receiver to provide a horizontal position and altitude. GPS altitude is derived from satellite measurements. GPS altitude is converted to a mean sea leve...
Page 191 - See Section 3.5 for a complete description of the; The symbols and colors in Figure 11-1 and Table; Figure 11-1 Terrain Altitude/Color Correlation; Obstacle Symbol; Table 11-1 Terrain/Obstacle Colors and Symbology
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-3 SECTION 11 TERRAIN 11.2 TERRAIN PAGE See Section 3.5 for a complete description of the TERRAIN Page and its operation. TERRAIN Symbols The symbols and colors in Figure 11-1 and Table 11-1 are used to represent obstacles and potential im...
Page 192 - TERRAIN Alerts are issued when flight conditions; Figure 11-2 TERRAIN Annunciation Field; TERRAIN Annunciation; appear during an alert, but only when the TERRAIN Page; • Press the
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-4 SECTION 11 TERRAIN 11.3 TERRAIN ALERTS TERRAIN Alerts are issued when flight conditions meet parameters that are set within TERRAIN software algorithms. TERRAIN alerts typically employ either an ADVISORY or a CAUTION alert severity leve...
Page 193 - Alert Type; Table 11-2 TERRAIN Alert Summary
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-5 SECTION 11 TERRAIN Table 11-2 shows the possible TERRAIN alert types with corresponding annunciations. Alert Type Annunciation Pop-Up Alert TERRAIN Failure None TERRAIN Inhibited None TERRAIN Not Available None Required Terrain Clearanc...
Page 194 - Table 11-3 Additional System Annunciations; Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance; Enroute
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-6 SECTION 11 TERRAIN Table 11-3 shows system status annunciations that may also be issued: Alert Type TERRAIN Page Annunciation Pop-Up Alert TERRAIN System Test Fail None TERRAIN Alerting is disabled None No GPS position or excessively de...
Page 195 - Premature Descent Alerting; A Premature Descent Alert (PDA) is issued when the; “Too Low Terrain”; Figure 11-5 PDA Alerting Threshold; TERRAIN Inhibit; TERRAIN also has an inhibit mode that deactivates the; Figure 11-6 TERRAIN Page Menu; Figure 11-7 Annunciator Field
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-7 SECTION 11 TERRAIN Premature Descent Alerting A Premature Descent Alert (PDA) is issued when the system detects that the aircraft is significantly below the normal approach path to a runway (Figure 11-5). PDA alerting begins when the ai...
Page 196 - TERRAIN NOT AVAILABLE ALERT; TERRAIN requires a 3-D GPS navigation solution; Figure 11-8: TERRAIN NOT AVAILABLE Display; TERRAIN FAILURE ALERT; TERRAIN continually monitors several system-critical
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-8 SECTION 11 TERRAIN TERRAIN NOT AVAILABLE ALERT TERRAIN requires a 3-D GPS navigation solution along with specific vertical accuracy minimums. Should the navigation solution become degraded or if the aircraft is out of the database cover...
Page 197 - DATABASE INFORMATION FOR; General Database Information; Garmin TERRAIN uses terrain and obstacle; Database Versions; The version and area of coverage of each terrain/obstacle; Figure 11-11 Terrain Database Versions Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-9 SECTION 11 TERRAIN 11.4 DATABASE INFORMATION FOR TERRAIN General Database Information Garmin TERRAIN uses terrain and obstacle information supplied by government sources. The data undergoes verification by Garmin to confirm accuracy of ...
Page 198 - Database Updates; Terrain/obstacle databases are updated periodically; Terrain/Obstacle Database Areas of Coverage; Table 11-5 lists the area of coverage available in each; Database; * Indicates partial coverage; Table 11-5 Database Coverage Areas
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 11-10 SECTION 11 TERRAIN Database Updates Terrain/obstacle databases are updated periodically with the latest terrain and obstacle data. Visit the Garmin website to check for newer versions of terrain/obstacle databases (compare database cyc...
Page 199 - ADDITIONAL FEATURES; SECTION 12: ADDITIONAL; CAUTION: The Weather Data Link and TIS; Garmin GNS 400 Main System Software Version; TIS Operation; Traffic Information Service (TIS) provides a graphic
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-1 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES SECTION 12: ADDITIONAL FEATURES CAUTION: The Weather Data Link and TIS information contained in this section is not intended to replace the documentation that is supplied with the GDL 49, the GDL 69(A) Dat...
Page 200 - horizontally from 3000 feet below to 3500 feet; Figure 12-1 TIS Coverage Volume; Not to Scale; TIS Operational Procedures
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-2 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES TIS displays up to eight traffic targets within 7 nautical miles horizontally from 3000 feet below to 3500 feet above the requesting aircraft (Figure 12-1). Figure 12-1 TIS Coverage Volume 7.0 nm 3,500 ft ...
Page 202 - TIS Audio Alerting; Traffic Type; Traffic Advisory; Table 12-1 TIS Symbology
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-4 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES TIS Audio Alerting The TIS audio alert is generated when the number of Traffic Advisories (TA) on the GNS 430 display increases from one scan to the next. For example, when the first TA appears on the TIS ...
Page 203 - Figure 12-4 Traffic Symbol Components; Table 12-2 TIS Options; Traffic Page; Traffic Page (Figure; Figure 12-5 Traffic Page; TIS Traffic Display Status and Pilot Response; AGE - If traffic data is not refreshed within 6; Figure 12-6 Traffic Age Indicator and Coasting Banner
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-5 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Figure 12-4 Traffic Symbol Components Altitude Deviation Altitude Trend Traffic Ground Track Vector Traffic Type Traffic Type Description Traffic Advisory (TA) This symbol (solid yellow circle) is generate...
Page 204 - Figure 12-7 ‘Data Fail’ Message; pilot should see the installer for corrective action.; Figure 12-8 ‘Failed’ Message; selected transponder.; Figure 12-9 ‘No Data’ Message; standby mode and cannot display traffic data.; Figure 12-10 ‘Standby’ Message; from the display due to the age of the data being
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-6 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES • DATA FAIL - ‘DATA FAIL’ is displayed when data is being received from GTX 330 (Figure 12-7), but there was a failure detected in the data stream. The pilot should see the installer for corrective action....
Page 205 - Figure 12-11 Traffic Removed Banner; Traffic Warning Window; Figure 12-13 Traffic Warning Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-7 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Figure 12-11 Traffic Removed Banner • UNAVAIL - When a 60 second period elapses with no data, TIS is considered to be unavailable. This state is indicated by the text ‘UNAVAIL’ (Figure 12-12). The pilot sh...
Page 206 - Traffic Page Display Range; Various display ranges can be selected for optimal; is active, the Traffic Banner is displayed in the lower right; Figure 12-15 Map Page Displaying Traffic; the user to choose from the following options:; Figure 12-16 Traffic Mode Selection Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-8 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Traffic Page Display Range Various display ranges can be selected for optimal display of TIS traffic information. Changing the display range on the Traffic Page: Press the RNG Key to zoom through the range...
Page 207 - Thumbnail Traffic on Map Page; The Map Page can display traffic in a thumbnail format; Figure 12-18 Thumbnail Traffic on Map Page; Another Map Page feature is panning, which allows the; Figure 12-19 Traffic Range and Altitude Separation
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-9 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Thumbnail Traffic on Map Page The Map Page can display traffic in a thumbnail format in any of the top three data fields on the right-hand side of the Map Page. Displaying Thumbnail Traffic on the Map Page...
Page 208 - Manual Override
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-10 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Power-Up Test The TIS interface performs an automatic test during power-up. • If the system passes the power-up test, the Standby Screen appears on the Traffic Page. • If the system passes the power-up te...
Page 209 - GTS 8XX TRAFFIC SySTEMS; Introduction; All information in this section pertains to the display and; The GTS 8XX interface is intended; Symbol Traffic Type; System Description; The GNS 430 provides an optional display interface for
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-11 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 12.2 GTS 8XX TRAFFIC SySTEMS Introduction All information in this section pertains to the display and control of the Garmin GNS 430/GTS 8XX interface, refer to the 400/500 Series Display Interfaces Pilot’...
Page 210 - TCAS I Surveillance Volume; Top and bottom mounted antennas allow an active; TA Alerting Conditions; Yes; Table 12-5 TA Sensitivity Level and TA Alerting Criteria; Traffic Symbology; the relative range, bearing, and altitude of intruder aircraft.; Figure 12-20 Traffic Symbol Components
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-12 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Pilots should be aware of TAS/TCAS system limitations. If an intruder transponder does not respond to interrogations due to antenna shading or marginal transponder performance, it will not be displayed, o...
Page 211 - Aural Alerts; A user-initiated test can only be performed; knob to select the Traffic; knob to select ‘Self
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-13 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Aural Alerts A TA consists of a displayed traffic symbol (solid yellow circle) and an aural alert. The aural alert announces “traffic”, followed by the intruder aircraft’s position, altitude relative to o...
Page 212 - The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be; The GTS 8XX will automatically switch out; Traffic can be displayed both on the Map Page (only; The display range on the Traffic Page can be changed
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-14 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Switching Between Standby and Operating Modes The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed. The ability to switch out of standby into operating mode on the ground is especially useful fo...
Page 213 - The GTS 8XX has four altitude display modes; Changing the Altitude Display Mode:; Figure 12-24 Altitude Display Modes; Drawing Not to Scale; Confirmation is not required, the mode is; Figure 12-25 “UNR” Selected; Altitude Display Mode
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-15 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Altitude Display Mode The GTS 8XX has four altitude display modes (Figure 12-24); Normal (±2,700 ft), Above (-2,700 ft to +9,000 ft), Below (-9,000 ft to +2,700 ft), and Unrestricted (±9,900 ft). The GTS ...
Page 214 - displayed, press the; The Traffic Warning Window is disabled; Map Page Traffic Banner; Display Range; Figure 12-27 Traffic Banner; Configuring Traffic Data on the Map Page; heading data is available.; Figure 12-28 Map Setup Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-16 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Traffic Warning Window When the unit is not on the traffic page and the GTS issues a Traffic Advisory, the Traffic Warning Window (Figure 12-26) is displayed, which shows a small thumbnail map. When the T...
Page 215 - Traffic in a thumbnail format can be displayed in any; Figure 12-29 Thumbnail Traffic on Map Page; Highlighting Traffic Data Using Map Panning; Another map page function is panning, which allows; Figure 12-30 Panning the Map Display; When the target pointer is placed on traffic, the traffic
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-17 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 10) Return to the Map Page by pressing the CLR Key. Thumbnail Traffic on Map Page Traffic in a thumbnail format can be displayed in any of the three data fields on the right side of the Map Page (Figure 1...
Page 216 - WEATHER DATA LINK INTERFACE
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-18 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 12.3 WEATHER DATA LINK INTERFACE This section is written for: • Garmin GNS 430 Main System Software Version 5.01 and later • GDL 49 Main Software Version 2.03 and later • GDL 69/69A Main Software Version ...
Page 217 - Weather Products; CAUTION: NEXRAD weather data is to be used
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-19 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Weather Products The following weather products are available for display on the GNS 430 unit via the Weather Data Link interface: • NEXRAD Data • Graphical METAR Data • Text-based METAR Data • Graphical ...
Page 218 - NEXRAD Intensity; Table 12-6 NEXRAD Intensity Colors
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-20 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES NEXRAD Intensity Colors are used to identify the different NEXRAD echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in dBZ (decibels of Z). Reflectivity (designated by the letter Z) is the amount of transmitted po...
Page 219 - Requesting NEXRAD Data; ) Select the Data Link Page from the AUX Page; The NEXRAD Request Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-21 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Requesting NEXRAD Data NEXRAD data can be requested from the Data Link Page or the Map Page. Requesting NEXRAD data from the Data Link Page: 1) Select the Data Link Page from the AUX Page Group. 2) Press ...
Page 220 - Figure 12-33 Map Page Options Menu; Key and request the NEXRAD data.; When the request has been answered, the message
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-22 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Auto Request (GDL 49 Only) - This field is used to set the time interval for the GDL 49 to automatically send a NEXRAD data request. The time options are OFF, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min, 45 min, and...
Page 221 - Displaying NEXRAD Data on the Weather Page; Figure 12-34 NEXRAD Data on Weather Page; The pilot can customize the NEXRAD data on the
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-23 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Displaying NEXRAD Data on the Weather Page To display NEXRAD Data on the Weather Page: 1) Select the NAV Weather Page (Figure 12-34) using the small and large right knobs. When the GNS 430 unit is configu...
Page 222 - Displaying NEXRAD Data on the Map Page; When NEXRAD data is received, it is displayed on the; Customizing NEXRAD Data on the Map Page; The pilot can customize NEXRAD data on the Map; Figure 12-35 Map Setup Window
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-24 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Displaying NEXRAD Data on the Map Page When NEXRAD data is received, it is displayed on the Map Page, in addition to the Weather Page and the Default NAV Page. Customizing NEXRAD Data on the Map Page The ...
Page 223 - Figure 12-36 Map Page Options Menu; Key while viewing; Key is pressed while density is set; Request Shortcuts; the cursor and highlight the desired airport identi-; Figure 12-37 Airport Location Page Options Menu
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-25 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES The pilot may use the ‘NEXRAD Off?’ and ‘NEXRAD On?’ fields in the Page Menu (Figure 12-36) to turn off the display of NEXRAD data from the Map Page. Figure 12-36 Map Page Options Menu NOTE: If the GNS 43...
Page 224 - Viewing the Data Link Request Log Page:; Figure 12-38 Data Link Page; The Data Link allows for accurate location tracking of; Sending the Present Position:; Figure 12-40 Data Link Page; expressed in Latitude and Longitude
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-26 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Data Link Request Log Page (GDL 49 Only) The Data Link Request Log Page (Figure 12-39) is used to display the data that was requested. When a request is received, a check mark is placed in the box. Viewin...
Page 225 - Figure 12-41 Position Report Page; Requesting Graphical METARs; Graphical METAR data can be requested from the Data; Figure 12-42 Data Link Page; Figure 12-43 Metar Request Page; The METAR Request Page has the following user-
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-27 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Auto Request - This field is used to set the time interval for the system to automatically send the position. The time options are OFF, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min, 45 min, and 1 hr. When an auto req...
Page 227 - Figure 12-44 Map Page Menu; Once received, graphical METAR data is displayed on
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-29 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Requesting graphical or textual METARs from the Map Page: 1) Select the Map Page.2) Press the MENU Key. The Map Page Options Menu is displayed (Figure 12-44). Figure 12-44 Map Page Menu 3) Select ‘Request...
Page 228 - Weather Legend Page; Figure 12-45 Weather Legend Page for METAR Data; The following symbology is shown for the various; Displaying Textual METARs; Figure 12-46 Textual METAR Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-30 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Weather Legend Page The symbology unique to Graphical METAR, Winds, and Temperature/Dewpoint data is displayed on the Weather Legend Page. The Weather Legend is accessed from the Weather Page. NOTE: All M...
Page 229 - Displaying Wind Data; First, ensure that the owner/operator of the aircraft
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-31 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Entering an identifier: 1) Select the Data Link Page. Highlight ‘TEXTUAL METAR’ and press the ENT Key. 2) Turn the small right knob and scroll through the list of four letter identifiers. 3) Highlight the...
Page 230 - Monitoring the Data Link; Figure 12-47 Data Link Status Page; in view and also indicates the status of the current; Table 12-9 SATCOM Operation Field
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-32 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Monitoring the Data Link The Data Link Status Page provides an indication of the integrity of the Data Link. The Data Link Page allows the pilot to monitor the system and determine the possible cause of a...
Page 231 - The GDL 69 Datalink Status Page shows the following; Table 12-11 Connectivity Field; SATCOM Operation - This field always indicates
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-33 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES The GDL 69 Datalink Status Page shows the following fields: • Sat ID/Connectivity - This field shows the current activation status and signal strength of the XM Satellite Radio weather service. Table 12-1...
Page 232 - Standard Aviation Forecast Abbreviations; The standard aviation forecast abbreviations are listed; STANDARD AVIATION FORECAST ABBREVIATIONS; Table 12-12 Forecast Abbreviations; METAR Graphics; The age symbols listed in Table 12-13 are common to; Graphics; Table 12-13 Weather Age Graphics; METARs; Precipitation Graphics; Table 12-14 Precipitation Graphics
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-34 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Standard Aviation Forecast Abbreviations The standard aviation forecast abbreviations are listed in Table 12-12. STANDARD AVIATION FORECAST ABBREVIATIONS ‘+’ – (Heavy) ‘-’ – (Light) ‘/’ – (Missing or sepa...
Page 233 - The symbol in Figure 12-48 indicates the ceiling at; Ceiling and Visibility - Flight Rules; Table 12-15 Ceiling and Visibility Graphics; Ceiling; Winds; Wind Vector - The wind vector indicates the; Wind Speed; Table 12-16 Wind Speed Graphics; Gust Offset; Table 12-17 Gust Offset Graphics
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-35 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES The symbol in Figure 12-48 indicates the ceiling at KMWM is marginal VFR, with heavy snow and low IFR visibility. The data age is 31-60 minutes old. Ceiling and Visibility - Flight Rules VFR (green bars) ...
Page 234 - To interpret wind speed, add the values of each of the; Temperature - Dewpoints; The Temperature-Dewpoint Range symbols (Table; Temp - Dewpoint Display Ranges; Unknown
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P 12-36 SECTION 12 ADDITIONAL FEATURES To interpret wind speed, add the values of each of the wind speed barbs. In Figure 12-49, there are two long barbs (10 knots each) and one short barb (5 knots each). Thus, the total wind speed is 25 knots...
Page 235 - SECTION 13: FAULT DETECTION; DETECTION AND EXCLUSION; the capability to detect a satellite failure which can affect; Figure 13-1 Satellite Status Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 13 – FAULT DETECTION AND EXCLUSION 13-1 SECTION 13: FAULT DETECTION AND EXCLUSION Fault Detection and Exclusion (FDE) is incorporated in the Garmin GNS 430 main and GPS software version 3.00 and higher. FDE algorithms provide a basis...
Page 236 - FDE; Since; Figure 13-2 Garmin 400 Series Trainer Software
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 13 – FAULT DETECTION AND EXCLUSION 13-2 13.2 PRE-DEPARTURE VERIFICATION OF FDE Since FDE is based upon the exclusion of “bad” satellites, it is necessary to ensure there will be an adequate number of satellites in the GPS constellati...
Page 237 - SECTION 14 – MESSAGES,; Message
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-1 SECTION 14: MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND NAV TERMS 14.1 MESSAGES The GNS 430 uses a flashing ‘MSG’ annunciator at the bottom of the screen (directly above the MSG Key) to alert the p...
Page 238 - CDI key stuck
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-2 Approaching VNAV profile The aircraft is within one minute of reaching the initial Vertical Navigation descent, or climb, point. Arrival at waypoint [waypoint name] The aircraft is w...
Page 239 - Data card failure; The unit-to-unit crossfill of user waypoint data has finished.; Degraded accuracy
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-3 COM transmitter power has been reduced The GNS 430 has detected excessive unit temperature and/or an insufficient voltage level. The COM transceiver transmit power has been automatic...
Page 241 - Heading input failure
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-5 Heading input failure The heading selection on the external HSI’s (or CDI’s) OBS course selector cannot be read properly. A Garmin dealer may need to check the installation. Inside a...
Page 242 - OBS key stuck
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-6 Not receiving input data on 429 Channel 2 No data has been received on the ARINC 429 channel 2 connection for a period exceeding five seconds. If the problem persists, the installati...
Page 243 - The software has detected a change in the terrain configuration.
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-7 Select auto sequence mode The OBS Key was pressed, disabling auto sequencing of waypoints (in a flight plan or instrument procedure). The OBS Key should be pressed again to enable au...
Page 244 - VLOC needs service; The name just entered for a user waypoint already exists in memory.
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-8 VLOC is not responding Internal system-to-system communication between the main processor and the VLOC receiver has failed. Operational status of the VLOC receiver is unknown and the...
Page 248 - NAVIGATION TERMS; The following; Figure 14-1 Illustrated NAV Terms; Figure 14-2 Illustrated Vertical NAV Terms; Term; Indicated airspeed corrected for instrument errors.
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-12 14.3 NAVIGATION TERMS The following navigation terms are used on the GNS 430 and in this Pilot’s Guide. Refer to Figures 14-1 and 14-2 for graphic representation of navigation terms...
Page 249 - The total amount of usable fuel on board the aircraft.
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P SECTION 14 – MESSAGES, ABBREVIATIONS, & NAV TERMS 14-13 EPE (estimated position error) A measure of satellite geometry quality and additional factors, expressed as a horizontal position error in feet or meters. ESA (enroute safe altitude...
Page 251 - APPENDIX A: DATA CARD USE; The Jeppesen NavData Card, and the Terrain Data; Figure A-1 Data Card Slot Locations; Terrain Data; ) Place the card into the appropriate card slot,; Figure A-2 Data Card Insertion/Removal Detail
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX A DATA CARD USE A-1 APPENDIX A: DATA CARD USE The Jeppesen NavData Card, and the Terrain Data Card (if applicable) supplied with the GNS 430 can be installed or removed when the GNS 430 is on or off. If the NavData Card is not prese...
Page 252 - ) Gently press on the tab—using a slight upward
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX A DATA CARD USE A-2 To remove the NavData or Terrain data card (Figure A-2): 1) Gently press on the tab—using a slight upward motion—at the front center of the data card. This partially deploys the swing arm handle. 2) Rotate the sw...
Page 253 - APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS; 2 parallel channel PhaseTrac12TM; * Earlier versions of the 430 were designed to be used
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS B-1 APPENDIX B: SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL Unit Size: 6.25’W x 11.00’D x 2.65’H (159 mm x 279 mm x 67 mm) Unit Weight: 6.6 pounds installed (3.0 kg) POWER* Input: 28 Vdc (early 430, all 430A units) 14/28 Vdc (later 430...
Page 255 - APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING; Figure C-1 Airport Approach Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING C-1 APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING Q & A This section is designed to answer some of the common questions regarding the GNS 430’s capabilities and operation. If there is a problem operating the unit, read through t...
Page 256 - Figure C-2 Active Flight Plan Page
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING C-2 What happens when I select an approach? Can I store a flight plan with an approach, departure, or arrival? When loading an approach, departure, or arrival into the active flight plan, a set of approach, departu...
Page 257 - When OBS mode is active, the GNS 430 allows the; Figure C-3 ‘SUSP’ Annunciation
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING C-3 NORMAL (no ‘OBS’ annunciator) OBS Automatic sequencing of waypoints Manual sequencing- ‘holds’ on selected waypoint Change in HSI does not affect CDI deflection Manually select course to next waypoint from HSI ...
Page 258 - Figure C-4 ‘SUSP’ Annunciation; The GNS 430 only sequences flight plan waypoints; Figure C-5 Activate Leg Window; If the installation does not have an HSI, the pilot
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING C-4 When should I use the OBS key to return to auto sequencing, and what happens when I do? The most common application for using the OBS Key is the missed approach. The GNS 430 suspends automatic waypoint sequenci...
Page 259 - The GNS 430 smooths adjacent leg transitions based; Figure C-6 CDI at 1 nm Scale; appears in the lower right corner of the screen; Approach; Figure C-7 CDI Scale Transition
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING C-5 When does turn anticipation begin, and what bank angle is expected? The GNS 430 smooths adjacent leg transitions based upon a nominal 15º bank angle (with the ability to roll up to 25º) and provide three pilot ...
Page 260 - Figure C-8 CDI Comparison; How do I re-select the same approach
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING C-6 Why does my CDI not respond like a VOR when OBS mode is active? Unlike a VOR, the CDI scale used on GPS equipment is based on the cross-track distance to the desired course, not an angular relationship to the d...
Page 261 - INDEX
GNS 430(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference 190-00140-00 Rev. P I-1 INDEX A Abbreviations 7-4, 7-6,7-8, 7-14, 7-15, 7-17, 14-9Accessories 1-1Activate an existing flight plan in reverse 5-4Activate leg 5-10, 5-15, C-4Activate the approach 6-3, 6-4, 6-10, 6-19, C-6Activating flight plans 5-4Active flight p...