PFD Operation
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When the MDA BUG is set:
• When the aircraft descends through 200 feet above the MDA bug:
o An “APPROACHING MINIMUMS” audio alert is spoken.
• When the aircraft descends through the MDA bug:
o A “MINIMUMS” audio alert is spoken.
o A visual “MINIMUMS” alert is displayed on the PFD as seen in the figure below.
0Figure 37 – MDA Bug and “MINIMUMS” Alert
Vertical Speed Indicator
The Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) is displayed to the immediate right of the Altimeter and
incorporates a vertical speed tape, vertical speed pointer (with digital readout), and bug. Figure
37 is an example SkyView HDX VSI.
The VSI tape can display ±1000 units, ±2000 units, or ±4000 units. Units can be set to feet or
meters. Reference the SkyView Classic / SE / HDX System Installation Guide for instructions on
how to change the displayed units and the indicator scale.
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