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14 Utilities Foreword The Utilities page provides a group of features that will support your flight Getting planning to make them easier and more efficient. The Vertical Calculator Started (VCALC) calculates the time to begin descent and vertical speed required Xpdr Ctrl to reach a desired altitude at the chosen location. The Flight Timers feature provides a number of timer types to assist in monitoring your time in flight. Com/Nav RAIM Prediction predicts if GPS coverage is available for your current location or at a specified waypoint at any time and date. RAIM performs checks to ensure FPL that the GTN unit has adequate satellite geometry during your flight. The Trip Planning feature allows the pilot to view desired track (DTK), distance (DIS), Direct-To estimated time en route (ETE), en route safe altitude (ESA) and estimated time of arrival (ETA) information for a direct-to, point-to-point between two specified Proc waypoints or for any programmed flight plan. The Fuel Planning feature will Wpt Info display fuel conditions along the active direct-to or flight plan when equipped with fuel flow (FF) and/or fuel on board (FOB) sensors. The DALT/TAS/Winds Map feature performs calculations about Altitude, Airspeed, and Winds. The Clean Screen function will lock the touchscreen so the display can be cleaned without Traffic activating any functions. Terrain Weather Nearest Music Utilities System Figure 14-1 Utilities Home Page Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev. B Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot's Guide 14-1