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Garmin GTN 750 User Manual

Garmin GTN 750
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Garmin GTN 750
A Pilot-Friendly
®
Manual
Master the GTN 750 with this Simple Guide

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Garmin GTN 750 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGarmin
ModelGTN 750
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview

Using the GTN 750 Physical Controls

Using the Touch-Screen Controls

Tuning Com and Nav Frequencies

Tune a STBY com frequency

Tune a standby COM frequency using the keypad.

Find a com frequency

Locate COM frequencies from recent, nearest, or flight plan lists.

Monitor both the active and STBY frequencies

Listen to standby COM frequencies while active is quiet.

Add a frequency to the User list

Save up to 15 frequencies to a user-defined list.

Delete a User frequency

Remove frequencies from the user list.

Tune a STBY nav frequency

Tune a standby NAV frequency using the keypad.

Swap active and STBY com or nav frequencies

Exchange active and standby frequencies.

Find a nav frequency

Locate NAV frequencies from recent or nearest lists.

Controlling the Radios and Other Audio

Show the detailed audio panel controls

Access detailed audio panel controls for radios and intercom.

Select a radio for transmissions

Choose COM radio for transmitting and receiving.

Monitor a nav radio

Listen to NAV radio audio for identification.

Monitor a com radio while listening and transmitting on the other com radio

Monitor one COM radio while transmitting on another.

Engage or disengage split mode

Enable or disable split mode for pilot and copilot audio.

Adjust the speaker volume

Control the volume for cabin speakers.

Adjust volume or squelch for the intercom

Set intercom volume and squelch for pilot, copilot, and passengers.

Set a transponder code

Enter transponder codes and modes.

Checking GTN Status

Check the status screens on startup

Review system status during power-up sequence.

Check the system status after startup

Verify system status and database information after startup.

Check the GPS status

Confirm GPS status and position accuracy.

Navigating Direct-To Anywhere

Navigate from the present position direct-to a new waypoint

Set a direct-to course from current position to a new waypoint.

Navigate direct-to a waypoint in the current flight plan

Direct-to a waypoint within an active flight plan.

Navigate direct-to a nearby airport

Find and navigate direct-to the nearest airport.

Find a waypoint identifier you don't know

Locate waypoints by name or city using the Find feature.

Navigate direct-to a map waypoint

Create and navigate direct-to a waypoint on the map.

Navigate direct-to a waypoint on a specific course

Set a specific course to intercept a VOR radial or fly a direct-to.

Using a Flight Plan to Navigate

Create a new flight plan and save it in the catalog

Build and store new flight plans for future use.

Activate a stored flight plan

Load and activate a previously saved flight plan.

Show the active flight plan

View the details of the current active flight plan.

Delete the active flight plan

Remove the current active flight plan.

Invert the active flight plan

Reverse the sequence of waypoints in the active flight plan.

Add a waypoint to the active flight plan

Insert a new waypoint into the active flight plan.

Remove a waypoint from the active flight plan

Delete a waypoint from the active flight plan.

Activate a leg in the active flight plan

Activate a specific leg within the active flight plan.

Graphically edit the active flight plan

Modify flight plan legs directly on the map.

Load an airway

Add airways to the flight plan.

Collapse the waypoints in airways

Simplify flight plan display by collapsing airway waypoints.

Expand collapsed airways

Display all waypoints within a collapsed airway.

Remove an airway

Delete an airway segment from the flight plan.

Using OBS Mode

Set a specific course using OBS mode and manage waypoint sequencing.

Suspend automatic waypoint sequencing

Temporarily stop automatic waypoint sequencing.

Resume automatic waypoint sequencing

Restart automatic waypoint sequencing.

Using User Waypoints

Create and utilize custom waypoints for navigation.

Adding IFR Procedures (DP, SID, STAR, IAP)

Add a departure procedure to the active flight plan

Load departure procedures (DPs/SIDs) into the flight plan.

Activate a departure procedure

Activate a departure procedure for guidance.

Delete a departure procedure from the active flight plan

Remove a departure procedure from the flight plan.

Add an arrival procedure to the active flight plan

Load arrival procedures (STARs) into the flight plan.

Delete an arrival procedure

Remove an arrival procedure from the flight plan.

Loading and Activating Approaches

Steps for loading and activating instrument approaches.

Delete an approach from the flight plan

Remove an approach from the flight plan.

Change to a different approach to the same airport

Switch to an alternative approach for an airport.

Activate a leg of an approach

Activate a specific leg within an approach.

Proceed direct-to an intermediate fix

Navigate direct-to an intermediate fix within an approach.

Types of RNAV approaches supported by the GTN

Overview of supported RNAV approach types.

Specifics for ILS, LOC, and VOR approaches

Key considerations for ILS, LOC, and VOR approaches.

Switch the CDI source sent to an external CDI

Change CDI source from GPS to VLOC.

Fly the published missed approach procedure

Follow missed approach procedures using GPS guidance.

Flying Visual (VFR) Approaches

Load and activate a visual approach

Methods to load and activate a visual approach.

Customize when the Visual button appears

Configure the distance for the Visual button display.

Flying Holds

Fly a charted hold in a procedure

Fly charted holds as part of procedures.

Delete a hold (or course reversal) in a procedure

Remove a charted hold from a procedure.

Activate a leg from a charted hold to the next waypoint

Skip a hold by activating the leg to the next waypoint.

Create a custom hold at a waypoint in the active flight plan

Define and add custom holds to flight plans.

Leave a hold and resume waypoint sequencing

Exit a hold and resume automatic waypoint sequencing.

Flying DME Arcs and Radius-to-Fix (RF) Legs

Fly a DME arc that is part of a published procedure

Fly DME arcs as part of loaded procedures.

Fly an RF leg that is part of a published procedure

Fly radius-to-fix (RF) legs within procedures.

Using Vertical Navigation (VNAV) and Along-Track Offsets

Enable VNAV guidance

Activate VNAV guidance for descents.

Disable VNAV guidance

Deactivate VNAV guidance.

Set up a VNAV altitude constraint (crossing restriction)

Define altitude constraints for waypoints in VNAV.

Modify an altitude constraint

Adjust existing VNAV altitude constraints.

View or adjust the current VNAV profile or Flight Path Angle

Review and modify VNAV descent profiles and FPA.

Change the default Flight Path Angle

Set a default Flight Path Angle for VNAV descents.

Create a parallel track

Create parallel tracks offset from flight plan legs.

Cancel a parallel track

Remove a parallel track from the flight plan.

Use VNAV while flying approaches

Utilize VNAV for descent management during approaches.

Other GTN Features and Customization

Display the Home page and select a feature

Navigate the Home page to access features.

Customize the Map page

Configure map overlays, orientation, and zoom levels.

Configure the orientation and zoom levels on the map

Set map orientation and zoom controls for optimal viewing.

Customize the User fields on the map

Personalize map data fields for quick access.

Adjust traffic options

Control traffic display from ADS-B or TCAS.

Adjust terrain options

Configure terrain and obstacle database display.

Adjust weather display and options

Manage weather overlays and display settings.

Show and control optional approach charts and airport diagrams

Display and interact with approach charts and airport diagrams.

View nearest airports, intersections, VORs, and more

Access information on nearest navigation aids and facilities.

Find waypoint information

Retrieve detailed information about any waypoint.

Use optional services

Connect to services like telephone and satellite music.

Using the GTN Utilities

Access utilities for trip planning, fuel, calculators, and timers.

View trip planning information

Review flight plan details like distance, ETE, and ETA.

View fuel planning information

Check estimated fuel status and requirements.

Use the DALT/TAS/Winds calculator

Calculate density altitude, TAS, and winds aloft.

Check RAIM

Verify RAIM availability for trips outside WAAS coverage.

Set a generic timer to count up or down

Set generic and trip timers with various options.

Create or edit a scheduled message

Create scheduled messages for reminders or events.

Use the Clean Screen utility

Temporarily disable touchscreen for cleaning.

Configuring the GTN

Check GTN status, GPS, and external device connections.

Check the GTN system status

Review GTN serial number, software versions, and database info.

Check the GPS status and position accuracy

Verify GPS receiver status and position accuracy.

Configure the CDI scale, date/time format, keyboard type, and other settings

Customize CDI scale, time format, keyboard, and other system settings.

Configure airspace and waypoint arrival alerts

Set up alerts for airspace and waypoint arrivals.

Change the default units

Select preferred units for measurement display.

Change system audio volume

Adjust the overall system audio volume.

Adjust the GTN backlight level

Control the brightness of the GTN display.

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