AvMap EKPIV series - Manual (Page 55)

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continue to calculate in the background of the software, even if you are not on the Calculator
screen or do not display the timer data in the data fields window.
The system does require a GPS fix to begin the timer, as the calculation of time is based on the GPS
data. If the GPS fix is lost during this mode, the timer will display dashes in the right hand column.
The time calculation will continue to work in the background.
> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “CALCULATOR” + ‘ENTER’ + “ELAPSED TIMER” + ‘ENTER’
This will begin the timer. To turn Off the timer, press ‘ENTER’ from this menu. A warning box will
appear on screen to confirm your action. Press ‘ENTER’ to confirm or ‘CLEAR’ to quit and continue
the timer calculation. The default setting is Off (00:00:00).
10.3 tRIP CoMPUteR
The EKP-IV provides a calculation page which tracks speed, flying time, and distance traveled.
This data is statistical in nature and is calculated based on GPS parameters.
Note
The Fuel Calculator “Starting Fuel” entry will reset the partial trip data.
To select the Trip Computer page:
> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “CALCULATOR” + ‘ENTER’ + “TRIP COMPUTER” + ‘ENTER’
Fig. 10.3 - Trip Computer page
Flying Avg : Speed values above 35 knots divided by flying time.
overall Avg : Speed values divided by Partial Distance.
Maximum Speed : Fastest speed reached
Current Speed : Current GPS speed.