ESI-500
Pilot’s Guide2-14
Operation
1. From the Pilot Menu set the following
as needed:
• Set brightness level
• Set barometric unit type
• Set navigation source (VOR/GPS) if enabled
2. Use the bezel knob to set the barometric pressure.
3. Check that no battery indicator symbol is shown on the display.
• If a battery indicator symbol is shown, aircraft take-off is not
recommended until resolved.
4. If enabled, ensure SynVis Mode On is checked.
5. Check that all messages and invalidity indications have been
removed.
• If messages or indications are shown, aircraft take-off is not
recommended until resolved.
6. Airspeed readout and TAS readout (if displayed) shows two white
dashes until the minimum airspeed display value is reached.
7. Compare the information displayed on the ESI-500 with the
primary display.
• Attitude data is within +/- 1.0°.
• Altitude data is within +/- 20 feet (with correct baro setting).
• Optional. Magnetic heading data is within +/- 2.0°.
Pre-Flight Instructions