Page Display Definitions
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GNS-XLS Flight Management System
Rev. 3
Sep/96
• HP (Holding Pattern):
Indicates a holding pattern is programmed at the TO waypoint.
• PT (Procedure Turn):
Indicates a procedure turn is programmed from the database at the
TO waypoint. The airplane will fly the procedure turn. The next time
over the PT waypoint, the system will sequence to the following way-
point on the flight plan.
• AR (DME Arc)
Indicates a DME Arc is programmed at the TO waypoint.
HOLDING STATUS MESSAGE: (Line 4)
• DIRECT ENTRY:
Indicates the system will use a direct entry to the holding pattern.
(This message appears 30 seconds prior to entering the holding pro-
cedure and changes to HOLDINGafter crossing the fix.) (Figure 2-
20)
• TEARDROP ENTRY:
Indicates the system will use a teardrop entry to the holding pattern.
(This message appears 30 seconds prior to entering the hold proce-
dure and changes to HOLDING after crossing the fix the second
time.)
• PARALLEL ENTRY:
Indicates the system will use a parallel entry to the holding pattern.
(This message appears 30 seconds prior to entering the hold proce-
dure and changes to HOLDING after crossing the fix the second
time.)
• HOLDING:
Normal status while holding.
• EXIT HOLD:
Indicates the system will exit the holding pattern the next time over
the holding fix. The ETE to the holding fix is also displayed.
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