AvMap EKPIV series User Manual

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1.3 FLyInG StARt

These pages provide a very brief overview of several of the EKP-IV’s important features, the Main

Menu, the Moving Map, GoTo flights and locating a Waypoint in the Database. It does not replace

the User Manual, which should be read to get the fullest possible use from your EKP-IV.

Note

The EKP-IV is an aid to navigation. It does not replace paper charts and good judgement.

1.3.1 the Moving Map

Before starting, connect the EKP-IV to power and place the antenna with a clear view of the sky.

Turn On the unit pressing ‘POWER’. Press ‘ENTER’ to exit from the Warning page and enter the

Moving Map mode. The Moving Map is the default state displaying the Moving Map screen and the

Data Window. The Data Window contains navigation information boxes (See Chapter 3 for details

on Moving Map mode).

note

: If no Fix is available, red dashed cross is displayed over the map for increased Pilot

Awareness.

to Change the Scale of the Moving Map

Use ‘ZOOM IN’ and ‘ZOOM OUT’ to change the map display scale.

to Select Position

Use the cursor key to scroll to the location you want.

1.3.2 the Main Menu

From Moving Map press ‘MENU’ for 1 second to display the Main Menu:

Fig. 1.3.2 - Main Menu

1.3.3 Moving Map Functions

The Moving Map operates in Auto Home, Auto Zoom, and Cursor Mode. The screen will behave