Garmin GPS 90 - Manual (Page 69)

The GPS 90’s simulator mode lets you practice all
aspects of its operation without active satellite acquisi-
tion. You can also plan and practice trips, enter new
waypoints and routes and save them for use during nor-
mal operation. The simulator mode is activated from the
Menu page, with aircraft speed and heading contro l l e d
from the Position or Navigation pages.
To activate the simulator mode:
1. Press P repeatedly until the Main Menu page appears.
2. Use U or D key highlight to the ‘Setup Menu’ option.
3. Press the E key.
4. The setup menu will appear, with the ‘Operation Mode’
option highlighted. Press the E key.
5. Once the Operation Mode page appears, use the D key to
highlight the ‘Current Mode’ field.
6. Press E to begin selection of the operating mode.
7. Use the
U
and
D
keys to toggle through and select the
‘Simulator’ option.
8. Press E to confirm the simulator selection.
The initial position function may be used to define the
starting position for any simulated trip.
To enter an initial position:
1. Highlight the ‘Ref’ and press E .
2. Use the arrow keypad to enter the desired identifier of the
starting position.
3. Press E to confirm your selection.
4. To define the starting position as a bearing and distance
from the reference waypoint:
• Highlight the ‘Brg’ or ‘Dis’ field and press E .
• Enter the desired bearing or distance.
• Press the E key to finish.
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Main Menu
Page
Simulator Mode
Selecting simulator
mode.
Entering an initial
position.
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