Things You'll Need:
- Aviation GPS unit
- Aircraft with approved GPS unit
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Step 1
Turn the "Master Avionics" switch on to provide power to the GPS unit. The flight GPS will go through an automatic self-check procedure to verify the receiver is working properly, acquiring multiple GPS satellites and checking the navigation database. Verify that the flight GPS database is current and legal for your type of flight.
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Step 2
Select the "Direct To" button. Enter the three- or four-digit alphanumerical code for the airport, navigation aid or other waypoint. Select "Enter." The GPS unit will automatically switch to the navigation page with your destination selected.
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Step 3
Select the "Flight Plan" button to program multiple waypoints into the flight GPS. "Direct To" navigation is great with one destination and straight line routing. However, a pilot often will have multiple destinations or non-linear routing. In such cases, use the "Flight Plan" menu to enter multiple waypoints to have the flight GPS navigate seamlessly from one waypoint to another.
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Step 4
Enter the "Waypoints" button to enter the longitude and latitude for a customized waypoint not located in the flight GPS navigation database. Customized waypoints simplify navigation to and from towns and landmarks.
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Step 5
Enter the "Procedures" button to select an instrument approach at a specific airport. Instrument-rated pilots flying instrument-certified aircraft and instrument-approach certified GPS units can use their flight GPS to fly a GPS approach, when on an instrument flight plan in instrument meteorological conditions.
