Garmin aera 500 User Manual
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Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide
190-01117-02 Rev. A
appendix a
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Overview
GPS Navigation
Flight Planning
Hazar
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Avoidance
Additional F
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Appendices
Index
data Field & NuMeric data OPtiONS (cONt.)
data Field/Numeric data
definition
Flight Timer
Total time in-flight (HH:MM).
Fuel Timer
Elapsed time since the Fuel Tank Reminder Alarm
was last issued (HH:MM).
Glide Ratio
The estimated distance an aircraft will move
forward for any given amount of lost altitude.
Ground Speed
The velocity that the aircraft is traveling relative to
a ground position.
Ground Track
The direction of aircraft movement relative to a
ground position.
minimum Safe Altitude
Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude
within ten miles of the aircraft’s present position.
Next Waypoint
The next waypoint in the flight plan or direct-to
route.
Sunrise
The time at which the sun rises on this day (current
location).
Sunset
The time at which the sun sets on this day (current
location).
Estimated Time En Route
(destination)
The estimated time it takes to reach the destination
waypoint from the present position, based upon
current ground speed.
Estimated Time En Route
(Next)
The estimated time it takes to reach the next
waypoint form the present position, based upon
current ground speed.
Estimated Time of Arrival
(destination)
The estimated time at which the aircraft should
reach the destination waypoint, based upon current
speed and track.
Estimated Time of Arrival
(Next)
The estimated time at which the aircraft should
reach the next waypoint, based upon current speed
and track.
Estimated Time to VNAV
The estimated time it takes to reach the VNAV
waypoint form the present position, based upon
current ground speed.