BendixKing KLX 135 - Pilots Guide - Manual (Page 109)

To enter the local magnetic variation manually on the SET 2
page:
1. Turn on the cursor ( B ).
2. Move the cursor over the
numerical field on line 4
(figure 5-47).
3. Use the right knobs to select the magnetic variation, from 0 to 99
degrees.
4. Move the flashing part of the
cursor to the E/W (east/west) field
and select whether the magnetic
variation is easterly or westerly
(figure 5-48).
5. Press
F
to approve and turn the cursor (
B
) off.
5.5. USING THE TAKE-HOME MODE
It is very likely that the KLX 135 will become your "best friend" in the
cockpit, especially in VFR flight. As with any good friend, you may
need some time to get well-acquainted. This will allow you to utilize it
to the maximum extent. A great way to get to know the KLX 135 is to
use it outside the airplane, using what we call the "take-home mode".
There are products available which allow you to use the KLX 135 at
your home, office, or hotel to have get-acquainted time in the take-
home mode, for instance the Commander 2000 from Lone Star
Aviation. It is also helpful to do flight planning and perform data base
updates outside the airplane, perhaps with a home personal comput-
er.
When the KLX 135 is in the take-home mode, it performs as if it is
receiving adequate satellite signals to determine its position. It
displays the latitude and longitude of its last known position or of
whatever position it is initialized to on the Setup 1 (SET 1) page (see
section 4.6 , "Initialization and Time to First Fix"). In addition, a
ground speed and heading may be entered on the SET 1 page and
the KLX 135 will track a flight plan or a direct to waypoint just as if it
was actually functioning in an aircraft. Distances count down,
waypoints sequence, and the deviation bar follows the progress of
the simulated flight. Using the take-home mode is an excellent way
to learn the operation of the KLX 135 without worrying about the
engine running, other traffic, or even terrain (fortunately, these
phenomena are not simulated in the take-home mode!
Advanced GPS Operation
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Advanced GPS Operation
Chapter 5
APT VOR NDB SUP ACT NAV FPL CAL SET OTH
118.00 DATE/TIME
136.97 25 DEC 94
>Leg 1830:09 EST
CRSR Mag Var: 10 °E
Figure 5-47
APT VOR NDB SUP ACT NAV FPL CAL SET OTH
118.00 DATE/TIME
136.97 25 DEC 94
>Leg 1830:09 EST
CRSR Mag Var: 21° E
Figure 5-48