Garmin aera 560 Pilot's Guide - Page 61

Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation The Frequencies Box uses the descriptions and abbreviations listed in the following table: Communication Frequencies Navigation Frequencies Approach * Control Pre-Taxi ILS Arrival * CTA * Radar LOC ASOS Departure * Ramp ATIS Gate Terminal* AWOS Ground TMA * Center Helicopter Tower Class B * Multicom TRSA * Class C * Other Unicom Clearance * May include Additional Information Frequency Abbreviations Nearest Information The aera provides a Nearest function which gives the pilot quick access to nearest airport, weather, VOR, NDB, intersection, user waypoint, city, ARTCC, FSS, and airspace information. If there are none available, "None Within 200 NM" is displayed. The Nearest functions contain the following information. • Airport-identifier, bearing, distance, length of the longest runway, and common traffic advisory (CTAF) or tower frequency. • Airport WX (Airport Weather)-identifier, bearing, distance, METAR text (aera 510 & 560 only), and ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS frequency. • VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacon)-identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. • NDB (Non Directional Beacons)-identifier, facility, type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. • Intersection-identifier, bearing, and distance. • VRP (Visual Reporting Point) (Atlantic Unit Only)-identifier, bearing, and distance. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 49