BendixKing AV8OR Ace - Users Guide - Manual (Page 147)

Honeywell Bendix/King AV8OR Ace User’s Guide8
D200904000003 Aviation Mode Operation
Rev 3 Mar 2012 Page 2-103
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A pilot entered descent rate is used if available, otherwise a
default value of 500 ft/min is used.
The TOD point is indicated on the flight plan path by a symbol
consisting of small white box with a black outline and double black
chevrons.
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For a descent, the chevrons point downward and are placed
below the box as shown in the following symbol:
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For a climb, the chevrons point upward and are placed
above the box, as in the following symbol:
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Straight line segments along the flight plan path between
current position and the target are used.
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If the target waypoint is an airport, the default target altitude
is set to the airport elevation plus 1000 feet.
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The TOD is located along the flight plan path using the
distance along the flight plan path.
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If the calculated TOD is ahead of the aircraft in the flight plan
path, then:
o A pop-up alert message “Approaching Descent
Point” (TOD alert) or “Approaching Climb Point”
is displayed 60 seconds prior to reaching the
TOD
o The message remains in view until the TOD is
reached unless replaced by a higher priority
message.
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When the aircraft reaches the TOD or if the calculated TOD
is behind the aircraft in the flight plan path, then: