Garmin Apollo GX55 User Manual

Apollo GX55
Dealer/Customer
Training Package

Garmin Apollo GX55 Specifications

General

Brand	Garmin
Model	Apollo GX55
Category	GPS
Language	English

Summary

Getting Started the First Time

Power On

Turns the unit on and initiates the startup sequence.

Seed Position

Acquires satellite signals for initial positioning and faster fixes.

Entering a Seed Position

Procedure to input a starting reference point for GPS positioning.

Change Reference Waypoint

Steps to modify the current reference waypoint for navigation.

Using the Direct-To Function

Quickly setting a destination waypoint for direct navigation.

Waypoint Information

Accessing detailed data about a selected waypoint from the database.

Navigation Basics

Navigation Data Display

Explains key navigation parameters like ETE, Bearing, and Range on the display.

Course Deviation and Track Information

Details CDI, distance off track, and track angle calculations.

Track and Ground Speed Metrics

Covers Desired Track, Track Angle, Track Error, and Ground Speed.

Altitude and Time Calculations

Covers Minimum Safe Altitudes and flight time data.

Waypoint Searching and Time Functions

Covers Nearest Waypoint Search, UTC time, and ETA.

Searching Around a Reference Waypoint

How to find waypoints relative to a chosen reference point.

Flight Plan Leg Management

Covers creating and managing FROM/TO/NEXT waypoints in a flight plan.

Placing Waypoints on Hold

Procedure to temporarily suspend waypoint sequencing in a flight plan.

Using Direct-To Navigation

Explains using Direct-To for navigation and flight plan integration.

Direct-To Defaults and Operation

Details default settings and operational steps for the Direct-To function.

Direct-To Function Examples

Demonstrates common uses of the Direct-To function, like centering the CDI.

Entering New Waypoints into Flight Plans

How to add a new waypoint into an active flight plan.

Waypoint Database

Create User Waypoint by Lat/Lon

Procedure to create a user waypoint using Latitude and Longitude coordinates.

Create User Waypoint by Radial/Distance

Procedure to create a user waypoint referenced by radial and distance.

Flight Plan Functions

Flight Plan Overview and Management

Explains flight plan pages, reaching the function, and active flight plans.

Creating a New Flight Plan

Step-by-step guide to entering a new flight plan name and waypoints.

Flight Plan Sequencing and Leg Information

Details automatic leg sequencing and viewing leg-specific information.

Moving Map Functions

Full Screen Map Display

Describes the graphical map view showing aircraft position, route, and nearby features.

Map Controls and Navigation Information

Covers map scale, controls, and split-screen map/nav info display.

Map Setup and Route Line

Explains how to configure map orientation and draw route lines.

Map Orientation and Waypoint Display

Options for map orientation and controlling waypoint identifier display.

Airspace Setup and Buffers

Settings for airspace notification, map display, and distance/time buffers.

ATC Ring and Airspace Alerts

Configuration for ATC rings around airports and airspace alerts.

Airspace Selection Types

Choosing specific airspace types (Class B, MOA, etc.) for display and alerts.