Garmin GPS 95 XL User Manual

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1-2· Alarms: An alarm clock and timer allow the GPS 95 to watch the clockfor you. Arrival, CDI and special-use/controlled airspace alerts helpyou sa

9-12ABC1ENTIn order to animate the GPS 95's displays you will need to enter a simulatedspeed.To set the simulated speed...Press NAV and the NAV s

9-13As your flight progresses, you can monitor the nearest airports at any time.This feature can be particularly valuable in the event of an in-flight

9-14· If you wish to stop the simulation, simply turn the GPS 95 off. Werecommend that you delete the route and waypoint created in thissimulation pr

10-1CHAPTER 10SUA FEATURES EXPLAINED!By now, the operation of the GPS 95's SUA features should seem easy:· Messages are provided to alert you of

10-2Your destination airport is Batesville Regional (KBVX), inside the MOA. Asyou descend toward the airport the “Inside” indication on the SUA Paged

10-310.2 FLYING NEAR AN SUA'S BOUNDARYIn our second example, you are again flying due west at 10,500 feet, but thistime your planned course is pa

10-4As you continue on this new course an “Inside SUA” message occurs atLocation #4. No further messages are provided, but at Location #5 the SUAPage

10-5At Location #1 you reach your en route altitude of 3,000 feet and the GPS 95alerts you of the controlled airspace ahead with, “SUA Ahead < 10 m

10-6In our final example, you are flying westbound toward Sundance MOA.Adjacent to this MOA are two restricted areas: R-2501S and R-2501E.Sundance MOA

10-7All the examples described in this section are based on real airspaces. If yourunit contains the Americas database, you may use the Simulator Mod

1-3International Database covers Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and Greenland.(Hawaii is contained within both database versions.) Updates for the G

A-1APPENDIX AMESSAGESThe GPS 95 uses the Message Page to communicate important informationto you. Some messages are advisory in nature, others are wa

A-2controlled airspace.Leg Not Smoothed- The upcoming leg is too short for smooth waypointtransitions. Expect a rapid change in the CDI.Memory Batter

A-3Route is Full - An attempt has been made to add more than 30 waypointsto a route. The GPS 95 will not allow more than 30 waypoints per route.Route

A-4VNAV cancelled - The VNAV function has been cancelled due to a changein the active route.WPT Exists ____ - You have entered a waypoint name on the

B-1APPENDIX BGLOSSARY AND NAVIGATION TERMSB.1 DEFINITIONSThis section provides an illustration of and definitions for the navigation termsused in thi

B-2Velocity/time terms:GS Ground speed. GS is the speed measured relative to a groundposition; also known as velocity over ground (VOG).ETA Estimated

B-3Satellite terms:DOP Dilution of precision. DOP is a measure of the satellite geometryquality and hence the relative accuracy of your position (one

B-495 chooses the closest leg with a desired track of 45 degrees but yourposition happens to be two nautical miles off course. The unit will automati

C-1APPENDIX CINSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEC.1 SPECIFICATIONSGPS 95 SPECIFICATIONS*—————————————————————————————-PHYSICALCase: WaterproofSize: w/ Batte

C-2Update Rate: Once per second, continuouslyAccuracy: Position: 15 meters (49 ft) RMS**Velocity: 0.1 knots RMS steady stateDynamics: 999 knots velo

1-4In order to track GPS satellites, the unit must be situated with the antennapointed straight up and should not be blocked by objects or people. (S

C-3C.2 ELECTRICAL WIRINGThe GPS 95 power/data cable allows you to connect the unit to vehicle powersystems, other electronics, and a remote alarm/beep

C-4To connect to a remote alarm system...· Connect the BLUE harness lead to the negative side of a transistoralarm or relay switch.· Connect the posit

C-5The yoke mount clamp will need to be reconfigured in order to fit the following:Bonanza, Baron and some other Beech models with center column contr

C-6To attach the yoke mount to the control yoke...· Open the clamp jaw to its widest extent by unscrewing the lower knob.· Slip the clamp over the hor

C-7To substitute the lower knob with shortened stud...· Peel back the protective rubber on the V-block.· Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to remove the M1.7 hex

C-8C.4 YOKE MOUNT OPERATIONOnce installed on the yoke, the yoke mount may be adjusted to provide theoptimum viewing angle for your GPS 95.To adjust t

C-9The yoke mount has been designed for easy insertion and removal of yourGPS 95 if you wish to use the unit in another airplane or vehicle, to plan

C-10· Disconnect the antenna or antenna cable.· Apply enough force to the release tab to allow the unit to pass as shownabove.· Pull the bottom of the

C-11· Remove the power/data cable screws.· Remove the coinslot screw· Slide the cradle off of the yoke mount bracket as shown.To attach the cradle and

C-12C.6 PORTABLE ANTENNA INSTALLATIONThe GPS 95 is supplied with a portable antenna mount that allows theantenna to be affixed to a windshield or any

1-51.4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESThe following optional accessories are available for your specific needs:· Rechargeable NiCad Battery Kit· PC Database Upd

C-13To remove the battery pack...· Push down on the spring tab on the right side of the battery pack.· Pull the battery pack off the right side of the

C-14When transporting your GPS 95 in the supplied carrying case, place the unitin the yoke mount, then place this assembly in the carrying case with t

D-1APPENDIX DMAP DATUMSThe following is a list of the GPS 95 map datum selections and thecorresponding map datum name (including the area of applicati

D-2Geodetic Datum ‘49 Geodetic Datum ‘49 - New ZealandGuam 1963 Guam 1963 - Guam IslandGux 1 Astro Gux 1 Astro - Guadalcanal IslandHjorsey 1955 Hjorse

D-3Nahrwn Saudi Arbia Nahrwn - Saudi ArabiaNahrwn United Arab Nahrwn - United Arab EmiratesNaparima BWI Naparima BWI - Trinidad and TobagoObservatorio

E-1APPENDIX EUTC TIME TO LOCAL TIME OFFSETReference the chart below to find the UTC-to-local time offset for yourlongitude zone. (If you are in a day

F-1APPENDIX FINDEXA"Active from" waypoint 6-1Active leg 6-1Active Route Page 6-5"Active to" waypoint 6-1Airport communication in

F-2MMain Menu 8-4Maintenance C-13Map Configuration Page 5-5Map Datum Page 8-7Map datum, pre-defined 8-7Map datum, user 8-8Map datums, list D-1Map Disp

F-3PPage annunciator 2-1Page options 2-1PC Database Update Kit 1-5PCX5AVD Software Kit 1-5Present Position Page 5-6Product support C-14PWR/STAT Key 2-

F-4VVNAV, activating 8-23VNAV altitude (V) B-2Vertical navigation (VNAV) 8-22Vertical speed, calculating 8-22Viewing messages 2-5VOR information 3-6WW

1-61.5 OPERATIONAL MODESWhile using your GPS 95, you may select from one of four operationalmodes: Normal or Battery Saver modes for actual navigati

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2-1CHAPTER 2GETTING STARTED2.1 FRONT PANELThe front panel consists of a 20-key keypad with a 85 x 64-pixel LCD display.Both the display and keypad ma

2-22.3 CURSOR AND FIELDSThe area of the page which is highlighted in reverse video is called thecursor. The cursor may be moved to locations on the p

2-3WPTSUAGOTOPressing GOTO allows you to instantly define a destinationwaypoint and plot a course from present position to thatdestination. (See Chap

2-42.5 ENTERING DATAYou may enter data such as waypoint identifiers and user waypointcoordinates on certain pages. To enter data you must first move

2-52.6 VIEWING MESSAGESFrom time to time, the GPS 95 will use a message to tell you of conditionsneeding attention. When the GPS 95 has a new messag

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2-6Following completion of the tests, theDatabase Page will display the effectivedate, cycle and expiration date of thedatabase. The GPS 95 will stil

2-7When four or more satellites with good geometry are available, the GPS 95will automatically operate in the 3D mode in which latitude, longitude and

2-82.9 LEARNING TO USE THE GPS 95If you are using the GPS 95 for the first time, you are encouraged to readChapter 3 which introduces the GPS 95&apos

3-1CHAPTER 3WAYPOINTS AND AIRSPACESThe GPS 95 features a Jeppesen database providing Americas or Internationalnavigation information. (Refer to Secti

3-23.1 WAYPOINT CATEGORIESThe GPS 95 organizes waypoints into one of five different categories:airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and user waypoints.

3-33.2 AIRPORT INFORMATIONThe GPS 95 features extensive information on airports:· Identifier, facility name, city and state· Position and elevation· F

3-4· Press the right arrow key to move the cursor to the right of “APT”.· Enter the identifier of the desired airport using the alphanumeric andarrow

3-5Airport Communication InformationThe airport communication information includes identifier (selectable), ATIS,ground, tower and unicom (or multicom

3-64) Runway surface· hard - Hard (asphalt, concrete, etc.)· turf - Turf (grass)· sealed - Sealed surface· gravel - Gravel surface· dirt - Dirt surf

3-7541The GPS 95 also features considerable information on VORs:1) Identifier (selectable)2) Facility name3) City/state4) Frequency5) DME indicat

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3-8The GPS 95 displays the following information on NDBs:1) Identifier (selectable)2) Facility name3) City/state4) Frequency5) Location (latitude

3-9Intersections are only selected by identifier. Once an intersection is selected,the identifier of, bearing from, and distance from the nearest VOR

3-10User waypoints are only selected by the identifier that you assign.To select a user waypoint...· Press WPT/SUA and, if needed, the WPT softkey to

3-11· Enter the identifier of the new waypoint using the alphanumeric andarrow keys. Press ENT when complete. The cursor will move to theposition co

3-12Once the waypoint location is created, the user comment field will automaticallybe filled with the date and time the waypoint was created. You ma

3-13NOTE: If you attempt to delete a GOTO or route waypoint, a message willbe displayed. You must cancel the GOTO or delete the route before you can

3-14The waypoint identifier and number of duplicates are displayed on the firstline of the Duplicate Waypoint Page. On the following lines, the waypo

3-15· Press WPT/SUA to begin scanning.· Press the right arrow key to sequence through the available waypoints.If you pass the desired waypoint, you ma

3-16· Select the desired waypoint category (airport, VOR or NDB only) bypressing CLR (repeatedly).· Press the right arrow key twice to place the curso

3-17· If the waypoint is an airport, a second cyclic field will appear in theupper right corner of the page. You may select between location(Locn), c

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3-18The nearest waypoint feature can be used in conjunction with the GOTO keyto provide instantaneous navigation information to a nearby waypoint.Simp

3-19You may view additional information for each SUA / controlled airspace forwhich a message is provided by utilizing the SUA Page. The SUA page lis

4-1CHAPTER 4GETTING THERE FAST - GOTOThe GOTO function allows you to quickly set a course from your position toany waypoint.To activate the GOTO funct

4-2You may cancel the GOTO function at any time.To cancel the GOTO function...· Press GOTO. The GOTO Page will be displayed.· Press CLR. The GOTO wa

5-1CHAPTER 5NAVIGATION INFORMATIONThe GPS 95 features four navigation pages. You may select the desiredpage by pressing NAV and, if needed, the appro

5-2The Navigation Summary Page displays direction, distance and speedinformation to guide you along a route or to a GOTO destination. Includedis a gr

5-3Notice that the Navigation Summary Page has four cyclic fields. With thesecyclic fields you may configure your GPS 95 to display navigation inform

5-4The GPS 95 also features a Map Display which shows a graphic top view ofyour location. The current ground speed is indicated at the top right corn

5-55.3 MAP CONFIGURATIONThe Map Configuration Page allows you to tailor the GPS 95’s Map Displayto your preferences. As previously stated, the Map Di

5-6An auto zoom feature is provided for automatic scaling of the Map Display.With this feature on, the scale setting will automatically adjust as youa

iiCAUTIONThe GPS system is operated by the government of the United States whichis solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is

5-7When the GPS 95 is performing 2D navigation, the last known altitude will beused to calculate a present position. If the altitude is not accurate

5-8Since this is a simulated trip, you will select the simulator mode and indicatea starting location for the trip. Your simulated trip will begin at

5-9The Operating Mode Page is displayedshowing the current operational mode.Place the cursor on the operationalmode field using the right arrow key.Pr

5-10The cursor is over the referencebearing. Since the simulation will beginat LENEX you do not need to define areference bearing from this point.Pre

5-11Press the “4” key to select the letter“K”.Press the “1” key followed by the rightarrow key to select the letter “C”.Continue pressing the desireda

5-12Additional information is available from the Navigation Summary Page. Youmay recall from Section 5.1 that this information is viewed by highlight

5-13The GPS 95's Map Display is also useful to help “orient” yourself. The MapDisplay can show area airports, NAVAIDS, and intersections as poin

6-1CHAPTER 6ROUTESThe GPS 95 offers a route navigation feature for you to navigate along a pre-defined sequence of waypoints.The GPS 95 route capabili

6-2There are 3 route pages. You may select the desired page by pressing RTEand, if needed, the appropriate softkey.6.1 ROUTE DEFINITIONThe Route Defi

6-3On the route number field, you may choose between routes 0 through 19 withCLR. Next to this is a route action field which allows you to activate t

iiiTABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER PAGE1 INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 95 1-11.1 Capabilities 1-11.2 Aviation Database 1-21.3 Basic Package 1-31.4 Optional Acce

6-46.3 ACTIVATING AND INVERTING ROUTESRoutes are also activated on the Route Definition Page. You may activateany route in the displayed order, or in

6-5· To insert a waypoint into the route:highlight the waypoint you want toplace the new waypoint in front of,type in the new waypoint nameand press E

6-6The waypoint list displays route waypoints starting with the “active to”waypoint. For each waypoint, additional information is available. The fir

7-1CHAPTER 7AUTOSTORETMThe AutoStore function allows you to capture your position at the touch of abutton for future reference. This function saves y

7-2You may capture and save your position as a waypoint, without adding it toa route, by leaving the route storage number field blank.To capture prese

7-3· From the starting location, press AUTOSTO to capture the position.(NOTE: The unit must be in 2D or 3D navigation mode when capturingyour startin

8-1CHAPTER 8GPS STATUS AND MENU PAGESThe GPS 95 contains a vast array of functions, many of which you maycustom tailor to your preferences. Additiona

8-28.1 BAR GRAPH PAGEThe GPS 95 continually monitors thestatus of the satellites it tracks andshows that information graphically on aBar Graph Page.

8-3“Not Usable” The GPS 95 is unusable (possibly due toincorrect initialization data or abnormal satelliteconditions). Turn the unit off and back on.

8-48.3 SATELLITE SKYVIEW PAGEThe Satellite Skyview Page shows theazimuth and elevation of each visiblesatellite in a graphic sky view format.Additiona

iv4 GETTING THERE FAST - GOTO 4-15 NAVIGATION INFORMATION 5-15.1 Navigation Summary Page 5-15.2 Map Display 5-35.3 Map Configuration 5-55.4 Present Po

8-5Once an item is selected PREV, MENU, and NEXT page options will bedisplayed. The softkeys allow changing to the previous (PREV) and next(NEXT) pag

8-6The Operating Mode/Nearest Airport Search Page also allows you to selectthe characteristics of the GPS 95's nearest airport function. Pilots

8-7Select the desired distance, speed and altitude units by highlighting the“NAV” field and pressing CLR. You may choose between nautical (nauticalmi

8-8To change the pre-defined datum...· Highlight the “Change?” field and press ENT.· With the arrow keys, find the desired datum and highlight it.· Pr

8-9To turn audio tones on/off...· Highlight the tone option field.· Press CLR to select the desired option.You may also adjust the contrast of the GPS

8-10needed, it may be cleared by highlighting “Clear Track Log?” and pressingENT. If the “fill” option is selected, a “memory full” message will be d

8-118.10 SUA ALARMS (ALARMS)From the SUA Alarms Page you maydefine which types of special-use /controlled airspaces you wish to bealerted of. Selecti

8-128.11 ARRIVAL ALARM / CDI SETUP (ALARMS)From the Arrival/CDI Page, you maydefine three alarms (and turn them onor off) and configure the graphic CD

8-13The GPS 95 also features an alarm clock which can provide an alarm toneand the message “Alarm Clock” at a time that you specify.To set the alarm c

8-148.12 INPUT/OUTPUT SETUP (INTERFACES)From the Input/Output Page, you mayselect the input and/or output formatneeded to connect your GPS 95 toother

v8.15 Density Altitude / True Airspeed / Winds Aloft 8-178.16 Trip and Fuel Planning 8-188.17 Date/Time Settings 8-208.18 Sunrise/Sunset Planning 8-21

8-15To select GARMIN input/output...· Place the cursor on the input/output format field.· Press CLR until the GARMIN input/output option is selected.·

8-168.13 BEACON RECEIVER SETUP (INTERFACES)The Beacon Receiver Setup Pageallows the GPS 95 to control GARMIN'sGBR 21 differential beacon receiver

8-178.14 MESSAGESYou may recall from Section 2.6 thatsome messages will remain on theMessage Page after being viewed.When this occurs, the “MSG”annunc

8-18To calculate density altitude and true airspeed...· Place the cursor on the indicated altitude (IAlt) field.· Enter the indicated altitude from yo

8-19The final step is to enter speed and fuel flow rates. The GPS 95 will thencalculate the desired track (DTK), fuel requirements (REQ), distance (D

8-208.17 DATE/TIME SETTINGS (E6-B)The Date/Time Page displays the UTC(Coordinated Universal Time,Greenwich Mean Time or Zulu Time)date and time. The

8-21To set the count down timer...· Place the cursor on the timer option field.· Press CLR to select “count down”.· Press the right arrow key.· Enter

8-228.19 VERTICAL NAVIGATION PLANNING (E6-B)Pilots will find the GPS 95's vertical navigation (VNAV) function useful forcalculating vertical spee

8-23To activate the VNAV function...· Review the calculated vertical speed. If you wish to change the verticalspeed: place the cursor on the vertica

9-1CHAPTER 9SAMPLE TRIP USING ROUTESNow that you have gained a basic understanding for your GPS 95, you areready to explore the route capabilities of

1-1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCING THE GARMIN GPS 951.1 CAPABILITIESThe GPS 95 provides a host of powerful capabilities which were previouslyfound only in much

9-2The welcome screen is displayed andthe GPS 95 performs several self tests.After about five seconds the DatabasePage is displayed. Review the page

9-3The Operational Setup sub-menu isdisplayed with “Operation Mode”highlighted.Press ENT to select “Operation Mode”.The Operating Mode Page is display

9-4Press the “4” key to select the letter“K”.Press the “6” key followed by the rightarrow key to select the letter “R”.Continue pressing the alphanume

9-5Creating the “WWBAY” user waypoint...Press WPT and the WPT softkey, ifneeded, to select the WaypointDefinition Page.Press the right arrow key to pl

9-6Continue pressing the alphanumericand, if needed, arrow keys until thewaypoint identifier has been entered.Press ENT when complete.Enter the latitu

9-7Enter the longitude of Whitewater Bay(W 081°10.500') in the same manneras was used for the latitude.Press ENT when you are finished.(NOTE: Yo

9-8that the route is empty; it does notcontain any waypoints. (If route 1 isnot empty, select a different route.)Press the right arrow key twice topl

9-9Enter the identifier for the WhitewaterBay user waypoint (WWBAY) usingthe alphanumeric and arrow keys.Press ENT when complete. The cursoris now on

9-10Press ENT to activate the route. TheActive Route Page is displayed. Thispage displays the “active from” and“active to” waypoints on line one, as

9-11ENTCLRContinue pressing the alphanumericand, if needed, arrow keys until thewaypoint identifier has been entered.Press ENT when complete. Locatio