Garmin APOLLO GX65 - Manual (Page 56)

Set up your Auto-Descent by selecting:
· Distance from destination waypoint (0 - 99 nm)
or Offset Distance
· Ending altitude (-1,500 - 50,000’ in 50’ steps)
· Descent rate (100 - 5,000’/min in 10’/min steps)
·
Estimated ground speed (50 - 600 kts)
1. While viewing either the Auto-Descent or End Alt
page in the Altitude Assist function, press SEL . The
Offset Distance value will flash. Turn the SMALL
knob to change the Descent Offset Distance value.
End 5nm before
PDX at 1027’
500’/min 200kts
2. Turn the LARGE knob to the destination waypoint
field. Turn the SMALL knob (cw or ccw) to change
the field. You can choose from the remaining
waypoints in your flight plan.
3. Turn the LARGE knob to the Ending Altitude value.
Turn the SMALL knob to change the value. The
default value is 1000 ft above the airport elevation.
4. Turn the LARGE knob to the Descent Rate and
Estimated Speed with the LARGE and SMALL
knobs. Press ENTER when you have set all of the
values.
5. Turn the SMALL knob to the Auto Descent page, if
necessary. Your recommended glide slope and
ending altitude are shown. Press
ENTER to activate
(ready) Auto Descent. Press ENTER again to cancel
it.
3-18
Navigation Basics
SEL
ENTER
ENTER