Garmin GPS 500 - Manual (Page 140)

GPS 500 Pilot’s Guide and Reference 8-6
SECTION 8
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5) Turn the large right knob to highlight the
departure time (DEP TIME) field (Figure
8-8).
Figure 8-8 Departure Time Field Highlighted
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 local
or UTC time, depending upon unit settings, see
Section 8.4, Setup Page: Date/Time.
7) The flashing cursor moves to the ground speed
(GS) field. Use the small and large right knobs
to enter the ground speed. Press the ENT Key
when finished.
8) With all variables entered, the following
information is provided:
• DTK - Desired track, or desired course
• DIS - Distance
• ETE - Estimated time enroute
• ESA - Enroute safe altitude
• ETA - Estimated time of arrival
Flight Planning Page: Density Alt/TAS/Winds
Calculating density altitude, true airspeed,
and winds aloft:
1) Select ‘Density Alt/TAS/Winds’ from the Flight
Planning Page, using the steps described at the
beginning of this section.
2) The flashing cursor highlights the indicated
altitude (IND ALT) field. Use the small and large
right knobs to enter the altitude indicated on
the altimeter (Figure 8-9). Press the ENT Key
when finished.
Figure 8-9 Indicated Altitude Selected
3) The flashing cursor moves to the calibrated
airspeed (CAS) field. Use the small and large
right knobs to enter the airspeed from the
airspeed indicator. Press the ENT Key when
finished.
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.
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