BendixKing KGP 860 - Manual (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION
The Bendix/King KGP 560 & KGP 860 General Aviation Enhanced
Ground Proximity Warning System (GA-EGPWS) brings state-of-the-art
technology in Terrain Display, Situational Awareness, Terrain Alerting
and Warning, and Obstacle Alerting and Warning to the General
Aviation pilot. The KGP 560 & KGP 860 GA-EGPWS is an affordable,
extremely lightweight, compact and rugged computer that is easily
installed in single- and multi-engine piston aircraft as well as small turbo-
props and other aircraft.
Based on 30 years experience in the development and advancement of
Ground Proximity Warning Systems for Air Transport, Regional and
Commuter Airlines, Military aircraft and Corporate aviation, Honeywell
brings this vital safety technology to all segments of General Aviation.
Using our proprietary world-wide terrain database, obstacle database,
runway database, state-of-the-art GPS technology, and proven Terrain
Display with Alerting and Warning functions, the system provides the
General Aviation pilot with superior situational awareness with respect to
terrain and known obstacles. In addition, the system contains the most
advanced alerting and warning functionality to warn the pilot of danger
with respect to terrain, man-made obstacles and other primary scenarios
associated with the dangers of Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT).
The KGP 560 & KGP 860 GA-EGPWS Computer
(less than 1.5 pounds, KGP 560 shown, KGP 860 similar)
Rev 5 Jul/2004 KGP 560/860 Pilot's Guide
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Introduction