Garmin 430 User Manual

AOPA Air Safety Foundation
Garmin 430/530
Basic Operations
This printable version of the AOPA Air Safety Foundation Garmin 430/530 course
is a quick reference for VFR functions of these units.
The Air Safety Foundation reminds you to always Keep Your Head Up when
using your GPS in visual conditions. Pilots are always responsible for a safe
fl ight, including avoiding midair collisions.
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
COM Power/Volume Knob controls unit power and COM volume. Pressing it
momentarily disables automatic squelch control.
COM Flip-Flop Key swaps the active and standby COM frequencies. Press and
hold it to automatically tune the emergency frequency (121.5).
VLOC Volume Knob
controls volume for the VOR/Localizer (VLOC). Pressing it
momentarily enables or disables the ident tone.
VLOC Flip-fl op Key
swaps the active and standby VLOC frequencies.
Large Left Knob (COM/VLOC) tunes megahertz (MHz) values for the standby
COM or VLOC frequency.
Small Left Knob (COM/VLOC) tunes the kilohertz (kHz) values for the COM or
VLOC frequency. Pressing the small knob momentarily also toggles the tuning
cursor between the COM and VLOC frequency fi elds.
CDI Key toggles the navigation source (GPS or VLOC) going to the external CDI
or HSI.
Range Key selects the map scale. The up arrow zooms out showing a larger
area. The down arrow zooms in showing a smaller area.
Direct-To Key
allows you to enter a destination waypoint and then displays a
direct course to it.
Clear Key erases information or cancel an entry. Press and hold CLR to display
the Default Navigation Page.
Enter Key approves an operation or completes data entry. It also confi rms
information, like during power on.
Large Right Knob (GPS) selects between the displayed page groups: NAV,
WPT, AUX or NRST. It also allows you to move the cursor about the page.
Small Right Knob (GPS) selects pages within a group listed above. Pressing it
momentarily displays the cursor.
COM Power/
Volume Knob
COM Flip-fl op Key
VLOC Volume Knob
VLOC Flip-fl op Key
Large Left Knob
Small Left Knob
CDI Key
Range Key
Direct-To Key
Enter Key
Clear Key
Large Right Knob
Small Right Knob
Range Key
Direct-To Key
Clear Key
Enter Key
Large Right Knob
Small Right Knob
CDI Key
COM Power/
Volume Knob
COM Flip-fl op Key
VLOC Volume Knob
VLOC Flip-fl op Key
Large Left Knob
Small Left Knob
GNS 430
GNS 530

Garmin 430 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Weight	1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
Dimensions	6.25"W x 5.0"H x 2.7"D (15.9 x 12.7 x 6.9 cm)
Display	LCD
Battery Life	N/A (Powered by external source)

Summary

Garmin 430/530 Controls Overview

COM Power/Volume Knob

Controls unit power and COM volume.

COM Flip-flop Key

Swaps active and standby COM frequencies.

VLOC Volume Knob

Controls volume for the VOR/Localizer.

VLOC Flip-flop Key

Swaps active and standby VLOC frequencies.

COM/VLOC Tuning Knobs

Tune MHz and kHz values for COM or VLOC frequencies.

CDI Key

Toggles navigation source between GPS and VLOC.

Range Key

Selects map scale and zooms in or out.

Direct-To Key

Allows entry of a destination waypoint.

Clear Key

Erases information or cancels an entry.

Enter Key

Approves operations or completes data entry.

GPS Page Group Knobs

Select page groups or pages within a group.

Powering On and Basic Operations

Power On Sequence

Turns on unit and sets volume; brief self-test screen.

Database Confirmation

Confirms database currency for safe navigation.

Instrument Panel Self Test

Compares GPS screen display with panel instruments.

Map Page Display

Shows present position when GPS acquires satellites.

Using the VHF COM System

Controls for tuning COM frequencies and volume.

Emergency COM Frequency

Quickly tunes to the emergency frequency 121.5.

Using the VLOC System

Controls for tuning VOR/Localizer frequencies and volume.

Selecting Navigation Source

Toggles between GPS and VLOC for navigation.

CDI Source Selection Caution

Warns about the serious problem of incorrect CDI source selection.

GPS Navigation Features

Direct-To Navigation

Enters waypoints and navigates directly to them.

GPS Maps Display

Shows map view with navigation information.

Adjusting Map Range

Uses the RNG key to change the map scale.

Nearest Airports and Further Learning

Nearest Airport Pages

Displays airport identifier, bearing, and distance.

Go Direct-To Nearby Airport

Navigates to a selected nearby airport.

Learn More Resources

Provides links for additional GPS safety and operation information.