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lock is hard to turn or the unit does not seat fully, the
unit is probably binding and the mounting tube
should be checked.
Starting the
Flight
Simulation
The following procedure is used to start the flight
simulation. It is recommended that you have a data
card properly inserted into the data card slot so you
can use the appropriate functions.
1. Turn on the power for the power supply. Press and
hold down the
NAV
key as you turn on the power
for the Apollo GX.
2. The Apollo GX will run its database and memory
tests. The display will then show that it is ready to
start the Flight Simulator.
Flight Simulator
NOT FOR FLIGHT
Press SEL
3. Press
SEL
to start the Flight Simulator. The default
ground speed and altitude will be displayed. The
ground speed value will flash. Turn the
SMALL
knob to display the desired ground speed. Speed
values are changed in 10 kt increments.
Simulator Setups
Gr Speed
100kts
Altitude
1000ft
4. Turn the
LARGE
knob to make the altitude value
flash. Turn the
SMALL
knob to display the desired
altitude. Altitude values are changed in 100 ft
increments.
Simulator Setups
Gr Speed
170kts
Altitude
4500ft
5. Press
ENTER
to enter the displayed ground speed
and altitude values and start the flight simulation.
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Flight Simulator
ENTER
SEL
NAV