BendixKing KLX 135 - Pilots Guide - Manual (Page 15)

KLX 135 Pilot’s Guide Data Base
2-1 Effective Date 3/94 006-08751-0000 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 KLX 135 and display the
information right on the screen.
2.2. DATA BASE CONTENTS AND COVERAGE AREAS
There are two data base coverage areas available for the KLX 135.
One is referred to as the “North American” data base and the other is
referred to as the “International” 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 KLX 135 North American data base con-
tains aeronautical information for the group of ICAO regions
consisting of Canada, USA, and Latin America. Likewise, the
International data base also provides information for the group of
ICAO regions consisting of Europe, East Europe, Africa, Mid East,
Pacific, South Pacific, and South America.
Both 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.