Garmin APOLLO GX65 - Manual (Page 111)

Waypoint Database
Waypoint
Information
The Apollo GX provides an extensive built-in
database of waypoint information to aid the navigator.
Waypoints in the database are divided into 5
categories. This structure allows you to easily select a
waypoint as a destination, search for waypoint
information, search for nearest waypoints, or insert
waypoints into a flight plan.
The waypoint types are:
· Airports (APTs)
·
Very high frequency omniranges (VORs)
· Non-Directional Beacons (NDBs)
· Localizer-DME (LOC-DME)
·
En route Intersections (INTs)
· User created (USERs)
Available
Waypoint
Information
The following information is available for each
waypoint type. Use the waypoint INFO function to
get this information as the Introduction describes in
“Waypoint Information.”
AIRPORT Waypoint Information
· Identifier, city/facility name, state, & country
· Bearing and distance From/To present position
·
Radio communication frequencies
· Airport type (public, etc.)
· Airport elevation
· Fuel availability by type
·
Runway map, length(s), surface type, & lighting
· Approach info (GX50/60 only)
· Lat/Lon coordinates
Waypoint Database
5-1
Create
WPT
by Lat/Lon
Turn LARGE Knob
Delete
User
Wpt
Create
WPT by
Rad/Dist
Modify
User
Wpt
Delete
User
Comment
Access
Database
Update
User
Wpt