AvMap GeoPilot II Plus - Manual (Page 55)

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10 CAlCUlATor
The Calculator functions assist the user in preflight and in-flight calculations for Vertical Navigation,
Wind and Fuel consumption. In addition, clock functions and trip data can be found in this menu.
The Calculator uses GPS data and user data for computations.
All Calculator functions are based on the active Flight Plan. The active Flight Plan is selected and
activated on the Waypoint/Flight Plan menu (see Chapter 6).
> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “CALCULATOR” + ‘ENT’
Fig. 10 - Calculator page
10.1 CoUnTdoWn TImer
The Countdown Timer will sound an alarm at the end of the set time interval. The time calculations
continue in the background of the software, even if you are not on the Calculator page 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” + ‘ENT’ + “COUNTDOWN TIMER” + ‘ENT’
A box will appear in the right hand column allowing you to set the hours, minutes and seconds.
Using the cursor key select the number desired and press ‘ENT’ to accept and begin the countdown.
Entering 00:00:00 equals Off. The default setting is Off (00:00:00).
10.2 elAPSed TImer
The Elapsed Timer will begin calculating time from zero when activated. The elapsed time will
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” + ‘ENT’ + “ELAPSED TIMER” + ‘ENT’