Garmin 530 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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HOME STUDY
Garmin GNS 530/430 Sample Training Syllabus and Flight Lessons
190-00334-00 Rev. A
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HOME STUDY
Garmin GNS 530/430 Sample Training Syllabus and Flight Lessons
190-00334-00 Rev. A
GNS 530/430 Home Study 7
Worksheet – GNS 530/430 Series Display Interfaces; GDL 49 Weather
1. What types of weather information can be displayed on a GNS530/430 series units when a GDL 49 data link
receiver is installed?
2. METARs are available in two different formats; what are they?
3. What are the 3 main limitations to using NEXRAD data?
4. There are 2 main views available for NEXRAD data on the dedicated weather page in the Nav page set. What are
they?
5. Can NEXRAD weather be overlaid on the GNS 530 EFIS arc Nav page (Nav 1)?
6. Where can you go in the unit to nd the symbol decoding for graphical METAR information?
Note: The GNS 530/430 series units will also display L3 (formerly Goodrich) WX-500 derived lightning
detection. Please refer to the manufacturer’s documentation for proper use of this additional equip-
ment.
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