Avmap GeoPilot Plus User Manual Page 1

USER MANUALVia Caboto, 954036 Marina di Carrara - MS - ITALIAE-mail: [email protected]

101 INTRODUCTION If you have not used a GPS Charting System before and intend to use your GEOPILOT for navigating, we suggest that

11• Coordinates System (DDD MM SS, DDD MM.mm, DDD MM.mmm, UTM, OSGB, MGRS)• North Reference• Auto Zoom• Map Presentation (Aero+Terrestrial, Aeronautic

12Interface• Serial I/O portPhysical CharacteristicsSize• 6.14” x 4.33” x 1”Weight • 1 lbLCD display• Color TFT 5.6”• Resolution 320 x 240 pixelsAnten

13Fig. 1.2 - The GEOPILOTFig. 1.2a - How to insert the Compact Flash1.3 FLYING STARTThese pages provide a very brief overview of several of the GEOPI

14To Change the Scale of the Moving MapUse ‘ZOOM IN’ and ‘ZOOM OUT’ to change the map display scale.To Select PositionUse the cursor key to scroll to

15Fig. 1.3.4 - Moving Map Icons1.3.5 Course PredictorIndicates the projected position at the set time interval if the current speed and heading are ke

16Airports, VOR’s, NDB’s, Intersections and User Waypoints. Searching the Database allows the user to activate GoTo Flight Plans and locate the item o

172 THE BASICS This chapter provides general information about the functions of the keys and entering data.2.1 THE KEYBOARDThe GEOPILOT has 11 keys,

18‘MENU’: press & hold for 1 seconds: opens the Main Menu (equivalent to press ‘MENU’ twice).The Cycle keyAllows the user to quickly change th

19Choose the language you want and press ‘ENT’ again to confirm.2.5 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS2.5.1 Down Or Up-load Flight Plans & TracksThe GEOPILOT ca

2WARRANTYAvMap warrants their GPS receiver and accessories to be free of defects in material and work-manship for a period of two years from the date

202.5.1.2 Download/Upload Flight PlanThe Download Flight Plan function allows you to send the current Flight Plans to the serial port using the NMEA01

21move from the Cycle fields (1, 2 or 3) horizontally (left to right) and vertically (down) to check off those objects that you want to see displayed

223 THE MOVING MAPS The Moving Map is the default state of the software. This mode displays the Moving Map screen and Data Window. The Moving Map dis

23To activate Auto Zoom mode press ‘ESC’ in Moving Map. Auto Zoom requires a position fix and an active destination point. If a destination point is n

24area(s) of airspace queried is highlighted.>‘ENT’ + “AIRSPACE INFO” + ‘ENT’Like Automatic Info the window is opened in the top or bottom part of

25This line will remain on the screen until it is deactivated. To deactivate:>‘ENT’ + “A-B FUNCTION” + ‘ENT’3.4.5 Waypoint HandlingAssociate Waypo

26>‘ENT’ + “INSERT FP LEG” + ‘ENT’This will place another leg onto the end of the current viewed Flight Plan.Remove Waypoint (present only if there

273.5.2 Auto Position ModeTo set Auto Zoom or Auto Home mode:> ‘MENU’ + “AUTO POSITION MODE” + ‘ENTER’The following options are available:OFF - Th

283.5.4 Setup Data FieldsYou can select the item to be displayed in each of the fields of the Data Window. The following figure displays the options

29North-up - will rotate the map automatically to keep North pointing toward the top of the display.During North - up mode the Screen Amplifier is act

3Warning!!!A measure of knowledge by the user is required for proper and safe use of the chart plotter. Read the User Manual and the Warranty complete

303.5.10 Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine And Other SettingsThe following menus enable/disable the display of categories of data.> ‘MENU’ + “VFR/AIRSPAC

31connect.In order to view additional data regarding the selected airway; in the Map mode, press the ENT key once, select FULL INFO and press ENT agai

32Tracks & Routes: ON/OFF. The default setting is On.3.5.10.5 Other SettingsUser Points: OFF/ICON/ICON LABEL. The default setting is Icon/Label.Ob

33pressing ENT.Important Note: After TAWS is enabled; TAWS will not be displayed on the map. You will need to acquire a position fix. The simulation m

34In the Highland case, the TAWS colors will be red, yellow and green according to the following rules of the OCH:§ Red: L1= from < 0 ft. up to 1,0

35from the map pages it is necessary to press ‘CYCLE’.3.5.13 POI SettingsThis feature is similar to the Selective Display, but refers to the Points of

364 NAVIGATION & LOCATION The Navigation and Location screen displays a full page of navigation information with location coordinates. To access f

37Fig. 4.1 - Flight PlanThe Location information displayed on the Nav/Location screen includes the destination waypoint, Bearing (BRG), Track (TRK), E

385 THE HSI SCREEN The HSI screen presents the desired course to be flown and the current Track in a graphical format similar to the Horizontal Situat

39Par. 8.2.2.5.2.2 Setup DatafieldsThe HSI Data Window can be customized by the user to display navigational data required for his flight; similar to

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406 FLIGHT PLAN > ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’The Flight Plan mode allows you to create a Flight Plan with User Points, Temporary Waypoints

41The Flight Plan Menu will open. You will need to select Flight Plan number to view. When creating a Flight Plan select an “EMPTY” Flight Plan number

42Note The current leg of the Active Flight Plan is displayed DASHED. There is the possibility to navigate DIRECT to any FP WP (departure point includ

436.7.2 GoTo - Moving Map ModeTo activate a GoTo Flight Plan from the Moving Map, press ‘GOTO’. A “GoTo” Menu box will appear on the scre

44Enroute (ETE). Using the cursor key select the desired object and press ‘GOTO’ to activate a Route to this item.To obtain additional details regardi

457 THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of satellites that orbit the earth twice a day, transmitting

46• Cold Start (avg): < 45 sec.• Warm Start (avg): < 40 sec.• Hot Start (avg): 8 sec.7.3 HOW GPS WORKSEach GPS satellite continuously

47be successful.7.3.4 Monitoring & Controlling The GPSThe Global Positioning System is monitored and controlled by the U.S. Air Force, which is re

488 WAYPOINT & DATABASE The GEOPILOT uses three types of Waypoints:Jeppesen Waypoints are contained in the Compact Flash and include Airport, VOR

49To edit Name field (up to 8 characters): press left/right cursor key to select the character to be changed and then up/down cursor key to scroll to

5INDEX1 INTRODUCTION1.1 FEATURES 101.1.1 Specifications 101.2 BASIC 121.3 FLYING START 131.3.1 The Moving Map 131.3.2 The Main Menu 141.

508.3.1 Database MenuTo access the main Database menu from the Moving Map:> ‘MENU’ 1 sec + “DATABASE” + ‘ENT’Options are: Airports, VOR, NDB, Inte

518.3.2 File ManagerUsing CF memory cards with different versions of the navigation software or updating the map data may cause the loss of your user

529 APPROACH DATA PROCEDURES WARNING!!! The GEOPILOT is not certified for use as the only navigation device during Instrument Flight Rules as establis

53> ‘MENU’ + ‘MENU’ + “FLIGHT PLAN” + ‘ENT’ + ‘MENU’ + “CHANGE APPROACH” - select the approach + ‘ENT’.This will substitude the previous approach i

5410 CALCULATOR The Calculator functions assist the user in preflight and in-flight calculations for Vertical Navigation, Wind and Fuel consumption. I

55This will begin the timer. To turn Off the timer, press ‘ENT’ from this menu. A warning box will appear on screen to confirm your action. Press ‘ENT

56> ‘MENU’ 1 sec.+ “CALCULATOR” + ‘ENT’ + “VERTICAL NAVIGATION” + ‘ENT’User data is entered in the fields at the bottom half of the sc

57Vertical Navigation can be activated (On) only if a Flight Plan is active (destination present).Destination point for Vertical Navigation is t

5810.6 FUEL CONSUMPTIONThe GEOPILOT computes Fuel Consumption for each leg of the active Flight Plan or the fuel used in flight, based on entries made

59Fig. 10.6a - Sample Calculation

63.5.7 Map Presentation Settings 293.5.8 Automatic Information 303.5.9 Rangerings 303.5.10 Vfr, Airspace, Land, Marine Andothersettings 303.5.

6011 THE CHECKLISTS The GEOPILOT provides a checklist of standard procedures for Engine Start, Ground Check, Pre-Take-off, Cruise in Fligh

61Press ‘ENT’ to mark each item after checking is completed. If all the items of the list are not checked upon exit a warning messag

6212 SIMULATOR The built-in Simulator function allows you to become proficient in the use of the GEOPILOT before ever taking it into th

63All functions of the GEOPILOT will work as in normal flight except for Altitude related functions.Nota As stated earlier, in the Simulation mo

6413 THE COMMUNICATION MENU The Communications Menu contains options that control the GPS data input:>‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “COMMUNICATIONS” + ‘ENT’Fig.

6513.3 TRACK DOWNLOADThe Download Track function allows the unit to send Track data from the serial port using the C-MAP Proprietary NMEA0183 $PCMPT s

6614 THE SYSTEM SET-UP MENU The System Setup Menu allows the user to change how the GEOPILOT displays information. System Setup options are arranged

67WIDTH - the width of the screen is displayed.Use the cursor key to select and ‘ENT’ to accept. The default setting is Bar.14.1.3 LanguageSelects the

68> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FIX SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “DIFFERENTIAL CORRECTION SOURCE” + ‘ENT’Options are: NONE, WAAS, RTCM 1200, RTCM

69within this circle an alarm sounds and the Waypoint Arrival box appears on screen.To set this alarm:> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “A

78.1.3 Editing User Waypoints – Moving Map Methods 488.1.4 Deleting User Waypoints – Moving Map Methods 498.2 USER WAYPOINTS – DATABASE METHODS

70and press ‘ENT’.The default setting is OFF (00.00). In addition, you can select the category of airspace associated with the alarm. To select the ca

7114.4.5 Track Recording StepThe GEOPILOT stores many thousand of points data points to display a pattern of aircraft movement (Track). After many tho

7214.5.3 Altitude Unit> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “UNITS SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “ALTITUDE” + ‘ENT’Altitude measurements can be displayed i

73all other heading, bearing and Track computations are based on the user-selected reference. The default setting is Magnetic.14.5.9 Coordinate System

74The GEOPILOT displays dates as MM/DD/YY – Month/Day/Year or DD/MM/YY – Day/Month/Year. The default setting is MM/DD/YY.14.7 COLORS SET-UP> ‘MENU’

7515 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS The GEOPILOT must be connected to a 10–35 V DC power source and the antenna requires a clear view of the sky in order to o

7615.3 DIMENSIONSFig. 15.4 - Dimensions15.4 TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following is a brief guide to some of the problems you may experience whi

77If the GEOPILOT is using an External GPS receiver, proceed to Fix functions screen:> ‘MENU’ 1 sec. + “SYSTEM SETUP” + ‘ENT’ + “FIX SETUP” + ‘ENT’

78Fig. 15.4.4 - About pageIf it is necessary to return your GEOPILOT for repair, you must obtain a return authorization (RA) number from C-MAP Aviatio

79To test the Compact Flash. There are the following possible situations:1. If there is a Compact Flash inserted in the slot and there is not a malfun

814.2.3 Fix Symbol 6814.2.4 Static Navigation 6814.2.5 Course Predictor 6814.2.6 Head Up Response 6814.3 ALARM SET-UP 6814.3.1 Arrival Alar

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81APPENDIX A - TERMS This section explains the terms that you may find unfamiliar.ACQUISITION - Occurs when the GEOPILOT locates a signal and collects

82DATA WINDOW - Data Window is an information panel representing customized data fields. The layout of these fields depends on the screen mode.DATABAS

83which can be used in determining a location or a directionLAT - LATITUDE - The distance north or south of the equator, measured in an arc with the e

84the likelihood of the lock on the signal being lost.TCA - TERMINAL CONTROL AREA - Class B airspace.TPA - TRAFFIC PATTERN ALTITUDE - The Altitude req

85found in the legend. If the datum is not WGS84 means that position coordinates determined with the GEOPILOT may not appear to agree with coordinates

86Fig. C - ICAO Codes for areas included in the databaseFig. Ca - ICAO Codes for sub-continental areas

87ICAOCODE NAME A1 Antarctica (Aus/NZ)BG GreenlandBI IcelandCF Miquelon Island/St Pierre Island (Canada)CY CanadaDA AlgeriaDB BeninDF Bu

88ICAOCODE NAME GB GambiaGC Canary IslandsGE MelillaGF Sierra LeoneGG Guinea-BissauGL Liberia/RobertsGM Dakhla and Laayoune/MoroccoGO

89ICAOCODE NAME MB Caicos Islands/Turks IslandsMD Dominican RepublicMG GuatemalaMH HondurasMK JamaicaMM MexicoMN NicaraguaMP PanamaMR

9APPENDIX B - MAP DATUM 84APPENDIX C - ICAO CODES 85 APPENDIX D - C-MAP AVIATION CARTRIDGE OPTIONS 91APPENDIX E - C-MAP DATA TRANSFER 92

90ICAOCODE NAME RK KoreaRO JapanRP PhilippinesSA ArgentinaSB BrazilSC Chile/Easter IslandSE EcuadorSF Falkland IslandSG ParaguaySK

91ICAOCODE NAME VD KampucheaVE IndiaVG BangladeshVH Hong KongVI IndiaVL LaosVM MacauVN NepalVO IndiaVQ BhutanVR MaldivesVT Th

92airspace.SUB-CONTINENTALThese Compact Flashs combine Jeppesen Navdata and land cartography for those customers traveling outside The Amer

93NMEA National OfficeP.O. Box 3435New Bern, NC 28564-3435 (U.S.A.)Telephone: (252) 638-2626 - Fax: (252) 638-4885E-mail: [email protected] - http:/