Lynx
®
NGT-9000
Pilot’s Guide2-78
Operation - Panel Mount
Heading Stabilization
The heading stabilization automatically adjusts the position of the
discharge points on the screen when the aircraft changes heading.
• This feature is not available for aircraft with out a heading input or
if heading data is invalid.
• If heading data is invalid as indicated by amber dashes shown for
the heading indicator, then stabilization should be set for Off using
the Lighting Options page.
• If heading stabilization is Off tap the “CLR” button to clear the
discharge points after each heading change to display new
discharge points in the proper location relative to the nose of the
aircraft.
Application Indicator / Nearby Strike
The Application Indicator is located on the bottom of the screen. It
shows the current application screen (lightning) compared to the other
enabled application screens.
A Nearby Strike Indication is shown over the lightning application dot .
It fades in/out when active to draw attention to possible storm activity.
See Figure 2-42.
Heading Indicator
The heading indicator is located on the top right side of the screen and
provides a three digit (001 to 360) display of heading.
If heading is invalid the digits are replaced with three amber dashes
and heading stabilization is off.
Note - Heading is optional and this indicator will not be shown if
heading is not used.
Strike Rate Indicator
The Strike Rate Indicator is located in the upper right corner of the
screen and is labeled “RATE”. The indicator shows the approximate
number of strikes per minute providing the user a way to determine if
thunderstorms are strengthening or weakening.
Strike Rate Trend Arrow
This white arrow is shown to the left of the Rate Indicator. When the
arrow is shown pointing up it indicates an increase in strikes while a
down pointing arrow indicates a decrease in strikes.
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