Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems Bendix/King Global Positioning System KLN 35A - Manual (Page 24)

KLN 35A Pilot’s Guide Data Base
2-1 Effective Date 5/95 006-08791-0000 Rev 0
Data Base Chapter 2
2. DATA BASE
2.1. DATA BASICS
The data base provides two primary functions. First, it makes pilot
interface with the GPS sensor much easier. Rather than having to
manually look up and then enter the latitude and longitude for a spe-
cific waypoint, it allows you to merely enter a simple waypoint
identifier. The data base automatically looks up and displays the lati-
tude and longitude associated with the identifier. It should be obvious
that the data base saves a lot of tedious latitude/longitude entry and
also greatly reduces the potential for data input mistakes.
The second function of the data base is that it serves as a very con-
venient means to store and easily access aeronautical information.
Want to know the name of the airport, the nearest city, or the airport
altitude? Just unleash the power of the KLN 35A and display the
information right on the screen.
2.2. DATA BASE CONTENTS AND COVERAGE AREAS
There are three data base coverage areas available for the KLN 35A.
They are referred to as the “Americas” data base, the “Atlantic” data
base, and the “Pacific” data base.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Aeronautical
Radio, Inc. (ARINC) break the world into the ten geographic regions
shown in
figure 2-1 . The KLN 35A Americas data base contains
aeronautical information for the group of ICAO regions consisting of
Canada, USA, Latin America, and South America. The KLN 35A
Atlantic data base provides information for the ICAO regions of
Europe, Africa, East Europe, and Mid East. Likewise, the Pacific
data base provides information for East Europe, Mid East, Pacific and
South Pacific.
All three data bases contain complete information for all VORs and
NDBs in their respective coverage area. The data base also contains
public use and military airports which have any runway at least 1000
feet in length.