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The keypad has a QWERTY layout with a few special function buttons along the outer edges and a row of number keys along the top of the keypad. | The keypad has a QWERTY layout with a few special function buttons along the outer edges and a row of number keys along the top of the keypad. | ||
The display has two areas : a semi-permanent screen for com and nav frequencies on the left. On the right half there | The display has two areas : a semi-permanent screen for com and nav frequencies on the left. On the right half there are the relevant data displayed according to the performed operation on the keypad (e.g. transponder code input, autopilot sttings, FMS data entry, etc). | ||
All edits are "live edits" in that they are immediately applied. | All edits are "live edits" in that they are immediately applied. | ||
==COM : Communication Frequencies== | ==COM : Communication Frequencies== | ||
Communication | Communication tuning on the keyboard. Selecting the {{key press|Com1}} or {{key press|Com2}} with the top left short-keys activates the standby frequency for input. | ||
With the number keys {{key press|0-9}} you can enter the new | With the number keys {{key press|0-9}} you can enter the new frequency the leading 1__.__ must not typed in. With the {{key press|CLR}} Key the input is cleared, {{key press|CNCL}} cancels the input and {{key press|ENTER}} or the Swap Key on the left display side confirm the frequency. Also a time out will confirm the input. | ||
After input time out the left screen will display the via audiopanel selected com radio transceiver and wait for input. | After input time out the left screen will display the via audiopanel selected com radio transceiver and wait for input. | ||
==NAV : Navigation Frequencies== | ==NAV : Navigation Frequencies== | ||
Navigation | Navigation tuning on the keyboard. Selecting the {{key press|Nav1}} or {{key press|Nav2}} with the top left short-keys activates the standby frequency for input. | ||
Input handling is the same like Communication Frequencies. | Input handling is the same like Communication Frequencies. | ||
==XPDR : Transponder== | ==XPDR : Transponder== | ||
Transponder setting on the keyboard. Selecting the {{key press|XPDR}} Key will show the | Transponder setting on the keyboard. Selecting the {{key press|XPDR}} Key will show the transponder screen on the right. With the keyboard you can enter the new code. | ||
Pressing {{key press|Mode}} will switch through the transponder modes [GND, ON, ALT ,OFF, SBY, TST]. The {{key press|VFR}} Key sets the transponder code to the default VFR code 7000. | Pressing {{key press|Mode}} will switch through the transponder modes [GND, ON, ALT ,OFF, SBY, TST]. The {{key press|VFR}} Key sets the transponder code to the default VFR code 7000. | ||
{{key press|IDENT}} sets the transponder in ident mode. | {{key press|IDENT}} sets the transponder in ident mode. | ||
==AUX : DME== | ==AUX : DME== | ||
The keypad | The keypad is used to tune the DME receiver to Nav1, Nav2, Nav1 Hold or Nav2 Hold. Pressing the {{key press|Aux}} button shows a list of the two active nav frequencies. With the bottom right {{key press|FMS}} knob the frequency can be selected and tune the DME receiver. If the active frequency is changed, the DME will be tuned to the new frequency. This behavior can be suppressed by selecting the "HOLD" frequency. | ||
==FREQ LIST : Frequency List== | ==FREQ LIST : Frequency List== | ||
<span style="color:grey">The {{key press|FREQ LIST}} will show a list of the most logical frequencies for your geographic position and flight phase. with the {{key press|FMS knob}} you can select it into the | <span style="color:grey">The {{key press|FREQ LIST}} will show a list of the most logical frequencies for your geographic position and flight phase. with the {{key press|FMS knob}} you can select it into the standby frequency of the active com radio transceiver</span> | ||
==Special Keys== | ==Special Keys== | ||
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* NRST : <span style="color:grey">selects the FMS-Nearest Page and can toggle [Nearest Airports, Nearest Airports to destination, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, ARTCCs, FSS]</span> | * NRST : <span style="color:grey">selects the FMS-Nearest Page and can toggle [Nearest Airports, Nearest Airports to destination, VORs, NDBs, Intersections, ARTCCs, FSS]</span> | ||
* -D-> : DirectTo the selected waypoint in the active flightplan | * -D-> : DirectTo the selected waypoint in the active flightplan | ||
* -V-> : FlyVectors an override of the active flightplan the | * -V-> : FlyVectors an override of the active flightplan, the aircraft will follow the HDG bug. | ||
==Altitude knob== | ==Altitude knob== | ||
The altitude knob(bottom left) | The altitude knob(bottom left) changes the altitude bug of the autopilot. When turned, the selected altitude is shown on the keypad screen. By pushing, the altitude bug is synced with the current altitude of the aircraft (rounded to 100ft). | ||
==Heading knob== | ==Heading knob== | ||
The heading knob(bottom center) | The heading knob(bottom center) changes the heading bug of the autopilot. When turned, the selected heading is shown on the keypad screen. By pushing, the heading bug is synced with the current heading of the aircraft. | ||
==FMS knob== | ==FMS knob== | ||
The FMS knob(bottom right) has several | The FMS knob(bottom right) has several functions depending on the performed operation in the keypad and IFD. In most cases it will scroll through selectable objects. |
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