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3.1.5 NAUTICAL MILES PER GALLON

Nautical miles per gallon is selected by rotating the rotary

switch to the NM/GAL position. The information is shown

on the right display window.

3.1.6 FUEL TO DESTINATION

Fuel to destination is selected by rotating the rotary switch

to the FUEL TO DEST. position. The information is shown

on the right display window and represents the fuel needed

to reach either the active waypoint selected on the Loran-C

(or GPS receiver) or the final destination (if the total

distance record is provided in the serial message.) This

assumes the aircraft ground speed and fuel flow remains

constant and the aircraft remains on flight plan course.

(Readings obtained during climb and descent are invalid.)

3.1.7 FUEL AT DESTINATION

Fuel reserve is selected by rotating the rotary switch to the

F. AT DEST position. The information is shown on the

right display window and represents the fuel that will be

available when the aircraft reaches its destination as

indicated on either the selected waypoint or the final

destination (if the total distance record is provided in the

serial message.) This assumes the aircraft ground speed,

altitude, fuel flow, and direction remain constant. (Readings

obtained during climb and descent are invalid.)

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Garmin RS-232 User Manual Page 14