Garmin Precedus GPS Receiver User Manual


 
Waypoint Database
Database
Structure
The Precedus provides an extensive built-in database of
waypoint information to aid the navigator. Waypoints in the
database are divided into 5 categories. This structure allows
you to easily select a waypoint as a destination, search for
waypoint information, search for nearest waypoints, or
display waypoints on moving map screens.
The waypoint types are:
Airports (ARPTs)
Non-directional beacons (NDBs)
Very high frequency omniranges (VORs)
Enroute intersections (INTs)
User created (USERs)
Available
Waypoint
Information
The following information is available for each waypoint type.
Use the waypoint INFO function to get this information as the
Introduction describes in “Waypoint Information.”
ARPT Waypoint Information
Bearing and distance from present position
Airport type
Airport elevation
Fuel availability by type
Runway length(s) and surface type
Radio communication frequencies (an asterisk at the
frequency indicates part-time availability)
Lat/Lon coordinates
Navigation beacon light
IFR capability
Landing fee
VOR Waypoint Information