N B KMD 250 Multi-Function Display/GPS Pilot’s Guide
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KMD 250 Multi-Function Display and KMD 250 Multi-Function Display with GPS Software Version 02/01 or later
Revision History and Instructions Manual KMD 250 Pilot’s Guide Revision 4, August 2007 Part Number 006-18281-0000 Summary S/W 02/01: Added XM functionality to the KMD 250 R-1
Revision History and Instructions Manual KMD 250 Pilot’s Guide Revision 3, December 2005 Part Number 006-18281-0000 Summary S/W 01/08: Added Airport Type on Airport Info Screen on page 1-25 Added TIS patent statement on inside front cover. Changed Awareness to Avoidance on page 1-1. Changed 100L to 100LL on page 1-27. Added Definition for Heading on TIS screen on page 3-12. Corrections to Index pages I-1 and I-12.
Revision History and Instructions Manual KMD 250 Pilot’s Guide Revision 2, April 2004 Part Number 006-18281-0000 Summary Added: Internal GPS Flight planning capability Nearest function User Waypoints Direct-To function Quick Tuning capability Airspace Alerting Airspace depiction Waypoint Alerting Turn Anticipation R-3
Revision History and Instructions Manual KMD 250 Pilot’s Guide Revision 1, November 2003 Part Number 006-18281-0000 Summary Change in text on Startup Caution Page.
Revision History and Instructions Manual KMD 250 Pilot’s Guide Revision 0, November 2003 Part Number 006-18281-0000 Summary This is the original release of this publication.
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toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page i Table of Contents SECTION 1 BASIC KMD 250 OPERATION INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 FUNCTION SELECT KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 MENU KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 RANGE KEYS . . . . . . . . . .
toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page ii Table of Contents USING THE MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23 Map Data Interrogation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24 Airport Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25 Navaid Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-27 Airspace Interrogation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page iii Table of Contents Changing the Name of the Flight Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-69 Deleting a Stored Flight Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-70 DELETING THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-71 USING DIRECT-TO IN THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-72 Proceeding Direct-To an Active Flight Plan Waypoint . . . . . . . . . .1-72 Manually Selecting an Active Flight Plan Leg . .
toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page iv Table of Contents SECTION 2 FIS VDL OR XM OPERATION INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 CONCEPT OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1 EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 DATALINK WEATHER FUNCTION STATUS ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 BASIC WEATHER PRODUCTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page v Table of Contents XM WX SUBSCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26 Setting Up An XM WX Subscription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26 Checking XM WX Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27 NORMAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29 NEXRAD PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page vi Table of Contents FIS NOTIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63 (GRAPHICAL PRODUCT) DATA HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED . . . . . . .2-63 NO METARS AVAILABLE IN SELECTED AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-63 NO METARS AVAILABLE, DATA NOT RECEIVED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-64 INVALID SUBSCRIPTION CODE, PLEASE CHECK AND RE-ENTER CODE (VDL ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page vii Table of Contents TA/RA WHILE IN MAP OR WEATHER DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 AUTO-POP-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7 VIEWING TRAFFIC IN A DATA FIELD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7 TAS/TCAS SYSTEM FAULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8 NO DATA RECEIVED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8 SYSTEM TEST . . . . . . . . . .
toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page viii Table of Contents SECTION 4 WX-500 STORMSCOPE® OPERATION INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 STORMSCOPE® FUNCTIONS STATUS ICONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2 POWER-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
toc R4 8/13/07 9:58 AM Page ix Table of Contents APPENDIX B COMMON WEATHER ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1 APPENDIX C GPS Primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1 BACKGROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1 GPS POSITION DETERMINING CONCEPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1 GPS DATA SIGNALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction INTRODUCTION All of us at Honeywell congratulate you on choosing this product. You are now the owner of one of the most sophisticated yet simple-to-use multifunction displays available today. We understand you probably can’t wait to see it in action but before you try to use it do please take the time to read through this manual and understand its many interesting and useful features.
Introduction Section 1 Basic Operation The KMD 250 performs the following functions: • Configurable Moving Map Display with aeronautical and cartographic database • User Entered Waypoints • Flight Planning and Direct-To • Terrain awareness display (Terrain color coded by relative altitude) • FIS weather data display and overlays • TCAS/TAS/TIS traffic display and overlay • L-3 WX-500 Stormscope® display and overlay This Pilot’s Guide is divided into five sections and four appendices.
General Information GENERAL INFORMATION This manual also provides an explanation of each of the individual displays that the KMD 250 unit presents. The operating system of the Bendix/King KMD 250 keeps to a minimum the number of key presses necessary to activate the various functions, especially those most frequently used in the air. The provision of a joystick makes it considerably easier to operate the unit and allows for fast and efficient access to most functions. 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 12 1 9 10 11 1.
General Information Section 1 Basic Operation FUNCTION SELECT KEYS These keys are used to select available data sources (as indicated on the key) for display on the LCD. Pressing the same Function Select Key multiple times will sequence through the available pages associated with that function. The following diagram shows the available pages under each function. Note that not all pages will be available in all installations.
General Information JOYSTICK This is a pointing device which moves a mouse-like pointer around the display. It is primarily used for pointing at items on the map for further information and for measuring range and bearing to specific points. It is also used to move through menu lists. ROTARY KNOB The Rotary Knob, located in the lower right of the unit, has various functions as indicated by a soft label when active. It is also used to move through menu lists and change data within data fields.
Section 1 Basic Operation General Information Icon background will be gray because that function will not be displayed at that range setting. If a Status Icon has a light blue (cyan) background the function is currently being displayed. This does not necessarily mean that data is visible because there may be nothing to view.
General Information VDL Icon XM Icon Description Black on a cyan background. No weather data is currently being received but previously received data is being displayed on the present page. Black on a cyan background. Weather data is currently being received from a signal and displayed on the present page. XM signal is weak. Black on a cyan background. Weather data is currently being received from a signal and displayed on the present page. XM signal is marginal. Black on a cyan background.
General Information Section 1 Basic Operation STARTUP DISPLAYS At power-up, the startup logo displays will be seen. If Stormscope® is installed with the system, a display similar to the one at the right will be seen. After the completion of the Self Test, press the OK Softkey. One of the following Instrument Panel Self Test Pages will be displayed depending on whether the unit is equipped with an internal GPS or is the non-GPS version.
General Information One of the following caution screens will now be displayed depending on whether the unit is the non-GPS version or the unit is equipped with the internal GPS . Acknowledge by pressing the OK Softkey. Non-GPS KMD 250 KMD 250 with Internal GPS Acknowledge the next caution page by pressing the OK Softkey. The KMD 250 is now ready for use and will be showing the VFR Map Display.
General Information Section 1 Basic Operation POP-UP HELP DISPLAYS Pop-up status displays are shown if a Function Select Key is pressed and held for longer than 2 seconds. These can help provide a reference for monitoring the status of selected functions. The first example is a MAP Function Select Key pop-up. Second is the pop-up displayed when pressing and holding the WX Function Select Key.
General Information Section 1 Basic Operation Map Display-Data Fields On Map Display-Data Fields Off Each field can be customized to display any of the following: ALT BRG CDI DIS DEP TIME DTK ESA ETA WPT ETE WPT FLT TIME GNDSPD HEADING MSA NEAR POS PPOS TIME TKE TRFC TRK WPT XTK Altitude Bearing to Waypoint Course Deviation Indicator Distance to Waypoint Departure Time Desired Track En Route Safe Altitude Estimated Time of Arrival at Waypoint Estimated Time Enroute to Waypoint Flight Time Ground Speed H
Section 1 Basic Operation General Information The Near Position (NEAR POS) display is intended to provide an easy method of reporting aircraft position to Air Traffic Control. This is done by always displaying the nearest reporting position to the aircraft’s present position in the Data Field. The position criteria can be set to display the nearest VORs, VORs plus airports or all data (airports, VORs, VOR/DME, VORTAC, NDB, VRP).
General Information COURSE DEVIATION INDICATOR (CDI) 2 NM Figure 1-6 Figure 1-7 Rev 4 Aug/2007 1-13 KMD 250 Pilot's Guide Section 1 Basic Operation A Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) graphically displays left and right deviation from a desired course. A CDI can be displayed in any of the Data Fields as shown in Figure 14. The CDI’s vertical bar operates like a navigation deviation needle on a conventional CDI or HSI using VOR/Localizer navigation.
General Information Section 1 Basic Operation GREAT CIRCLE COURSES AND MAGNETIC VARIATION Due to “great circle” courses and magnetic variation differences between present position and the active waypoint, the To bearing and From radial may not be exactly 180° different from each other. This condition is most likely to occur when long distances are involved, and/or you are operating in very northerly or southerly latitudes.
General Information The Enroute Safe Altitude (ESA) is the highest MSA sector altitude from the present position to the active waypoint, then to the destination waypoint along the active flight plan. See Figure 1-9. When the KMD 250 is in the OBS Course Mode, the minimum en route safe altitude is the highest MSA sector altitude from the present position to the active waypoint. ESA (MSL) MSA (MSL) 1° LA T. 1° LONG. Figure 1-9 CAUTION The MSA and ESA altitudes displayed are advisory only.
General Information Section 1 Basic Operation INTERNAL GPS STATUS For an overview on how the Global Positioning System works, refer to Appendix C, GPS Primer. Such parameters as present position, altitude, date, time, satellite state, DOP, satellites tracked, signal strength and elevation for the internal GPS can be monitored on the Internal GPS Status Page. To access this page perform the following: Figure 1-10 1. Press the MENU Key to display Figure 1-10. 2.
Map Operation MAP OPERATION 3 4 5 6 7 2 8 9 1 11 10 1 Function Status Icons - Displays icons representing data available and displayed as well as sensor status. 2 Data Fields - These can be turned on or off. Each of the 5 windows can be set to display one of the following; ALT, BRG, CDI, DIS, DEP TIME, DTK, ESA, ETA WPT, ETE WPT, FLT TIME, GNDSPD, HEADING, MSA, NEAR POS, PPOS, TIME, TKE, TRFC, TRK, WPT, XTK. 3 North Pointer 4 Aircraft Symbol - Indicates present position.
Map Operation Section 1 Basic Operation SELECTING A MAP DISPLAY Press the MAP Function Select Key to sequence through the VFR Map, IFR Map and Relative Terrain Map Display. With the IFR Map displayed, no topographic data is displayed. With the Relative Terrain Map displayed, topographic data is displayed as colors corresponding to elevation relative to the aircraft’s present altitude. See Tables 1-1 and 1-2 on Absolute and Relative Altitudes.
Map Operation Color Dark Brown ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ Light Brown Dark Tan ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ Light Tan Dark Green ⇓ ⇓ Light Green Blue Table 1-1 Absolute Terrain (VFR Map) IFR MAP Terrain is not displayed on the IFR Map display as shown in Figure 1-16. In addition, all built up or urban areas are shaded light gray. Oceans, rivers and lakes are blue.
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation Aircraft Altitude Relative to Terrain (feet) 250 ft. or more below surrounding terrain Between 249 ft. below & 250 ft. above surrounding terrain Between 251 ft. & 750 ft. above surrounding terrain Between 751 ft. & 1250 ft. above surrounding terrain Between 1251 ft. & 2000 ft. above surrounding terrain 2001 ft. or more above surrounding terrain Aircraft Altitude Relative to Obstacle (feet) Color 250 ft. or less above obstacle Between 251 ft. & 750 ft.
Map Operation NOTE: The color scale for obstacles is more severe than terrain so that they stand out on the map. CAUTION NEVER USE THE TOPOGRAPHIC ELEVATION DISPLAYED ON THIS EQUIPMENT AS YOUR SOLE REFERENCE FOR TERRAIN AVOIDANCE. The KMD 250 must be receiving altitude information from an altitude source for the Relative Terrain Map to function. Altitude sources may be GPS altitude, pressure altitude (ARINC 429 or Gillham) or baro-corrected altitude.
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation The baro correction may also be entered through the AUX MENU as follows: 1. Press the MENU Key to display the Menu Softkeys as in Figure 1-23. 2. Press the AUX MENU Softkey to display Figure 1-24. Use the Joystick to select Baro Entry as shown. Figure 1-23 3. Press the SELECT Softkey and Figure 1-25 will be displayed. 4. Turn the Rotary Knob to select the desired entry. 5. Press the OK Softkey. OBSTACLE LABELS Obstacles are labeled with two numbers.
Map Operation USING THE MAP If there is no valid GPS or FMS position fix data available, the words CAUTION, No position data will be shown across the center of the display in Figure 1-26 a box as seen in Figure 126. If the fix is lost at any time during normal operation of the unit, the same CAUTION, No position data box will be overlayed on the map. CAUTION: Do not use the map for navigation while this notification is displayed.
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation MAP DATA INTERROGATION As soon as the joystick is moved, a display similar to Figure 1-28 will be displayed. The map freezes in its present position with respect to the joystick pointer (inset). The reason the map is made to stop moving is that this makes accurate positioning of the joystick pointer much easier. The aircraft icon will still be displayed in the proper location and will move in relation to the stationary map.
Map Operation Press the CLEAR Softkey to return to the map display. AIRPORT INFORMATION As shown in Figure 1-31, you can display airport information by placing the joystick pointer over an airport icon. Pressing the MORE INFO Softkey will display more detailed runway information as shown in Figure 1-32. The RNG Keys can be used to zoom in or out on the airport diagram. The information given here is derived from the database. The airport type is shown to the right of the airport identifier (KOSH).
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation If the FIS INFO Softkey is pressed, the textual METAR page will be displayed with the current METAR report (if available) for this airport or the nearest report to the airport. Pressing the QUICK TUNE Softkey will tune the appropriate KX 155A/165A Nav/Comm to the selected frequency. Use the Joystick or Rotary Knob to place the cursor over the desired frequency in the list.
Map Operation 2 3 6 4 7 5 8 1 Airport ICAO Identifier 2 Airspace Enviroment - The following may be displayed in this field: CL B Class B airspace CL C Class C airspace CTA Control Area TMA Terminal Area TRSA Terminal Radar Service Area 3 Non GPS Approach Availability - The following may be displayed in this field: NO APR No approaches are available NP APR Non-precision approach available MLS MLS approach available ILS ILS approach available ILS/MLS ILS and MLS approaches available 4 GPS Approach Avai
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation type, frequency and ident as shown in Figure 1-37. As discussed previously in Airport Information, pressing the QUICK TUNE Softkey will tune the appropriate KX 155A/165A Nav/Comm to the navaid frequency. If the system contains only one KX 155A/165A, simply pressing the QUICK TUNE Softkey will tune the Nav radio.
Map Operation Section 1 Basic Operation The information shown on this display is all the information from the internal database that is relevant to the airspace selected. If some of the fields are blank or say SEE CHART, this means that Jeppesen data is not available for that particular item. As discussed previously, pressing the QUICK TUNE Figure 1-40 Softkey will tune the appropriate KX 155A/165A Nav/Comm to the selected frequency.
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation NOTE: If there is no altitude input to the KMD 250, all altitudes will be regarded as being within the boundary of the SUA area. The message prompt for a special use airspace alert will occur when the aircraft’s position is at a point such that a projection of the aircraft’s existing track over the ground is approximately 10 minutes from penetrating the outer boundary of one of these areas.
Map Operation Section 1 Basic Operation When SUA Alerting is enabled, an Airspace Alert message will be provided when the aircraft is approximately 10 minutes or 2 miles (depending on ground speed) from entering the airspace boundary. When an Airspace Alert message is given, MESSAGE PRESS MENU will flash at the bottom of the display as shown in Figure 1-43. Figure 1-43 Pressing the MENU Key will display the message as shown in Figure 1-44. Press the OK Softkey to exit the message.
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation 3. Press the SELECT Softkey to display Figure 1-46. 4. Press the NEXT Softkey to display Figure 1-47. 5. Use the Joystick to place the cursor in the selection field for SUA Alerting. 6. Use the Rotary Knob to select On or Off. Figure 1-46 7. When On is selected the SUA Alerting Buffer will be editable. Use the Joystick to place the cursor over this field (see Figure 1-48) and use the Rotary Knob to select the desired altitude.
Map Operation Section 1 Basic Operation DISPLAY FLIGHT PLAN DATA ON MAP If a host GPS is outputting data in the Bendix/King equivalent ARNAV R-30 (RS232) data sentence format, in LEG mode, the active flight plan will be sent to the KMD 250 and is displayed as an overlay on the map as shown in Figure 1-49.
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation TEMPORARILY DECLUTTERING THE MAP Sometimes it is necessary to temporarily reduce the amount of data displayed on the map in order to make it more readable. This is known as decluttering. Perform the following steps until the desired level decluttering is achieved. Figure 1-51 1. Press the MENU Key to display the DECLUTTER Softkey as shown in Figure 151. 2. Press the DECLUTTER Softkey.
Map Operation Section 1 Basic Operation 4. Press the DECLUTTER Softkey again. The third press will now restore the land data as seen in Figure 1-54. Note that the -L is no longer shown in the bottom left of the screen indicating land data is now being displayed. 5. Press the DECLUTTER Softkey again. The fourth press will now restore the aeronautical data. Figure 1-54 When leaving the Map display to view another function, all data will be restored.
Section 1 Basic Operation Map Operation 3. To change to one of the other Find parameters, press the NEAREST TYPE Softkey to display the SELECT NEAREST TYPE window as shown in Figure 1-57. 4. Use the Joystick or Rotary Knob to place the cursor over the desired Find type. 5. Press the OK Softkey. Figure 1-57 6. If Airports is selected as the type (as in Figure 1-57), pressing the AIRPORT FILTER Softkey (Figure 1-58) will display the AIRPORT FILTER CRITERIA Window as shown in Figure 1-59. 7.
Map Operation Section 1 Basic Operation FIND NEAREST (UNITS WITH INTERNAL GPS) As discussed previously, Find Nearest allows the user to find the airport, VOR, NDB, intersection or user entered waypoint closest to the aircraft’s present position. Up to 20 of the find criteria may be listed and must be within 200nm of the aircraft’s position. The closest will be listed first, the furthest listed last. Figure 1-60 1. Press the Direct-To (D) Key to display the DIRECT TO window.
Map Operation Section 1 Basic Operation WAYPOINT ALERT The Waypoint Alert will flash the next desired track (NEXT DTK) when the estimated time to the next waypoint is about 15 seconds as shown in Figure 1-63. Turning to establish the NEXT DTK will aid in intercepting the next leg of the flight plan. Figure 1-63 If the waypoint is being displayed in a Data Field the WPT field will flash annunciating the Waypoint Alert.
Map Operations To utilize the Turn Anticipation feature, start the turn transition to the next leg in the flight plan at the very beginning of the computed turn point. Upon reaching this computed turn point the Waypoint Alert annunciator will stop flashing and remain on steadily while the text “TURN TO” is displayed as shown in Figure 1-65. If an autopilot is engaged, this is the time to change the selected course on the CDI or HSI to that indicated next to TURN TO.
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User Waypoints USER WAYPOINTS These waypoints can be used for flight plans if the KMD 250 contains the optional internal GPS, but only if the internal GPS is currently being used for navigation. Flight plans running on an external GPS cannot utilize waypoints stored in the KMD 250.
Section 1 Basic Operation User Waypoints The following is a procedure for entering new User Waypoints. 1. Press the MENU Key to display Figure 1-66. Press the AUX MENU Softkey to display Figure 1-67. Use the Joystick or Rotary Knob to place the cursor over User Waypoints as seen in Figure 1-67. 2. Press the SELECT Softkey to display the USER WAYPOINT LIST display as shown in Figure 1-68. Initially, the list will be empty. As waypoints are entered the list will be populated.
User Waypoints Section 1 Basic Operation 3. Press the NEW WPT Softkey to display the USER WAYPOINT EDIT display as shown in Figure 1-69. The system default waypoint identifier will be a naming convention as shown in the IDENT field. The default identifier will increment starting with USR000. The user can also enter any identifier desired, but limited to any combination of six alphanumeric characters. If the default identifier is acceptable, proceed to step 5. Figure 1-69 4.
Section 1 Basic Operation User Waypoints 6. Turn the Rotary Knob one increment to highlight the first character on the line as in Figure 1-72. 7. Press the CLEAR TEXT Softkey to clear the field as shown in Figure 1-73. 8. Turn the Rotary Knob to enter the desired alphanumeric or punctuation character. Figure 1-72 9. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to the next field. Turn the Rotary Knob to enter the desired character.
User Waypoints Section 1 Basic Operation the cursor to the next field. Again, use the Rotary Knob to enter the desired number. Repeat using the Joystick and the Rotary Knob until the desired latitude/longitude is entered. 13. The second way to enter the position of a waypoint is by entering the bearing and distance from a known position, such as an airport or navaid. This is done by first using the Joystick to place the cursor over Present Position as shown in Figure 1-75.
Section 1 Basic Operation User Waypoints 15. Press the OK Softkey and the selected identifier will be entered into the PLACE field as shown in Figure 1-78. 16. Use the Joystick to place the cursor over the BEARING field as in Figure 1-79. 17. Use the Rotary Knob to enter the waypoint bearing noted from the WAYPOINT ENTRY Page. Figure 1-78 18. In the same way as entering the bearing, use the Joystick to place the cursor over the DISTANCE field. 19.
User Waypoints ENTERING A USER AIRPORT The first User Airport Edit display is used in the same way as the User Waypoint Edit display as previously discussed. The following illustration describes the second User Airport Edit display. 9 1 8 2 7 6 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 Waypoint Identifier - Editable on the first User Airport Edit display. Runway Orientation - Selectable from 01/19 through 18/36. Runway Surface Type - Hard or Soft can be selected.
Section 1 Basic Operation User Waypoints 2. Turn the Rotary Knob to select Airport as shown in Figure 1-82. Note that the display title has changed to USER AIRPORT EDIT 1 of 2. 3. Press the NEXT Softkey to display USER AIRPORT 2 of 2 as shown in Figure 1-83. The cursor will be initially be placed in Runway orientation field and the default will be None. Figure 1-82 4. Turn the Rotary Knob to enter the desired runway orientation. Values of 01/19 through 18/36 may be entered as seen in Figure 1-84.
User Waypoints Section 1 Basic Operation 5. Use the Joystick to place the cursor in the Surface field as shown in Figure 1-85. 6. Turn the Rotary Knob to select either Soft or Hard for the type of surface as shown in Figure 1-86. Note that the airport icon has changed to reflect a hard surface runway. 7. Use the Joystick to place the cursor in the runway Length field. Use the Rotary Knob to select the desired runway length. A value from 0 to 20,000 feet can be entered. Note that 2000 ft.
Section 1 Basic Operation User Waypoints 9. Two communication frequencies may be entered to provide QuickTune™ capability. Use the Joystick to place the cursor in the desired comm Type field as shown in Figure 1-88. 10. Turn the Rotary Knob to select the desired the frequency type as shown in Figure 1-89. See Table 1-3 for a list of possible Type entries. Figure 1-88 11.
User Waypoints Automatic Terminal Information Service Pre-Taxi Clearance Clearance Delivery Ground Control Tower Ground Communication Outlet Unicom Multicom Class B Airspace (VFR Frequency) Class C Airspace (VFR Frequency) Terminal Radar Service Area Approach Departure Center Arrival Automated Weather Observation System Automated Surface Observation System Control Area (VFR frequency used outside U.S.) Director (approach control/radar) Terminal Area (VFR frequency used outside U.S.
Section 1 Basic Operation User Waypoints EDITING A USER WAYPOINT Editing a waypoint is accomplished in a similar manner to entering a new waypoint. To edit a User Waypoint that has been previously stored, perform the following steps: 1. Press the MENU Key to display Figure 1-91. Press the AUX MENU Softkey to display Figure 1-92. Use the Joystick or Rotary Knob to place the cursor over User Waypoints as seen in Figure 1-92. Figure 1-91 2.
User Waypoints Section 1 Basic Operation DELETING A USER WAYPOINT To delete a User Waypoint that has been previously stored, perform the following steps: 1. Perform steps 1 and 2 in Editing A User Waypoint. 2. Press the DELETE WPT Softkey. Figure 1-94 will now be displayed. Figure 1-94 3. Press the OK Softkey to complete the deletion. NOTE: Waypoints that are part of a flight plan (denoted by the lock symbol in the User Waypoint List) cannot be deleted until removed from the flight plan.
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Direct-To Operation DIRECT-TO OPERATION The KMD 250 must be navigating using the internal GPS when using the Direct-To feature. If an external GPS is selected as the current navigation source, Direct-To will not be accessible on the KMD 250. In this case the Direct-To operation must be performed from the external navigation source. DIRECT-TO A DATABASE OR STORED WAYPOINT 1. If there is no active flight plan, pressing the Direct-To Key will display Figure 1-95. Figure 1-95 2.
Section 1 Basic Operation Direct-To Operation DIRECT-TO USING THE JOYSTICK POINTER 1. While on the Map Display, use the Joystick Pointer to select the desired destination as in Figure 1-98. The pointer can be placed anywhere on the map, not just used to select database items. Figure 1-98 2. Press the Direct-To Key and the identifier for the selected destination will be entered into the DIRECT TO field as shown in Figure 1-99.
Direct-To Operation Section 1 Basic Operation 1. Select the destination as discussed in the Direct-To procedure. 2. Press the OBS COURSE Softkey shown in Figure 1-101. This will display the OBS COURSE window as shown in Figure 1-102. NOTE: Unless using OBS Course Mode within an active flight plan, Auto Leg Sequencing (see Appendix A) will be disabled. Figure 1-101 3. The course field will be highlighted. Use the Rotary Knob to select the desired OBS course.
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Flight Plan Operation FLIGHT PLAN OPERATION Active Flight Plan Flight Plan Index ☞ NOTE: The internal GPS of the KMD 250 is not certified for IFR operation. The KMD 250 calculates a flight plan by picking the most direct route between selected waypoints. This is known as Leg Mode operation. VIEWING THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN Press the FPL Key to display the ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN Page as shown in Figure 1104.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation points, as each waypoint is highlighted it is displayed on the map centered in the window. The current leg and active waypoint are shown in magenta on the map. Information about a waypoint can be viewed by using the Joystick to select the desired waypoint identifier in the list and then pressing the MORE INFO Softkey. Information will be displayed as shown in Figure 1-105. Press the CLEAR Softkey to exit.
Flight Plan Operation FUEL FLOW Section 1 Basic Operation If the KMD 250 is installed in conjunction with a fuel flow monitor, the actual fuel flow and estimated fuel usage calculations will be displayed in white as in Figure 1-107. This will allow the KMD 250 to calculate the fuel flow for each leg of the flight plan based on current ground speed. If no fuel flow monitor is used, the value may be entered manually by using the Joystick to select the FFLOW field.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation CREATING A FLIGHT PLAN A maximum of 99 flight plans may be stored in the KMD 250. Each flight plan may contain up to 99 waypoints. To create a new flight plan, perform the following steps. 1. Press the FPL Key to toggle to the FLIGHT PLAN INDEX Page. Initially, if no flight plans have been stored, the display will appear as shown in Figure 1-110. Figure 1-110 2. Press the NEW FPL Softkey to display the STORED FLIGHT PLAN Page as seen in Figure 1-111.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation Press the OK Softkey and the first waypoint is entered in the list as shown in Figure 1-113. To select the waypoint using the Joystick Pointer, press the USE STICK Softkey. Using the Joystick, move the pointer to the desired place on the map as in Figure 1-114. Press the INSERT WPT Softkey to enter the waypoint in the list. Figure 1-113 3. Continue entering waypoints using either method until the flight plan is complete.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation 4. To start using the flight plan press the USE Softkey. Figure 1-116 will be displayed. 5. Press the OK Softkey to activate the flight plan as shown in Figure 1-117. ACTIVATING A STORED FLIGHT PLAN Perform the following steps to activate a flight plan that has been stored in the KMD 250. Figure 1-116 1. Press the FPL Key to display the FLIGHT PLAN INDEX Page as seen in Figure 1-118.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation 3. Press the USE Softkey and Figure 1-119 will be displayed. 4. Press the OK Softkey to use the selected flight plan. If desired, the selected flight plan can be navigated in reverse by pressing the INVERT Softkey. The selected flight plan will now be displayed on the ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN Page as in Figure 1-120. Figure 1-119 5. Press the DONE Softkey to return to the FLIGHT PLAN INDEX Page.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation EDITING A STORED FLIGHT PLAN To edit the active or a stored flight plan, begin by pressing the FPL Key to display the FLIGHT PLAN INDEX Page as seen in Figure 1-121. Press the EDIT/REVIEW Softkey to display Figure 1-122. Now various editing parameters may be accomplished as in the following discussions. Figure 1-121 Pressing the COPY Softkey will allow the selected flight plan to be copied for editing while not changing the original.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation INSERTING A WAYPOINT IN THE FLIGHT PLAN To insert a waypoint in the flight plan, perform the following steps. 1. Use the Joystick to select a waypoint in list to which the new waypoint will be inserted before or after (in this case OTM) as shown in Figure 1124. Figure 1-124 2. Select the new waypoint with one of the following methods. To enter an identifier, turn the Rotary Knob and the WAYPOINT ENTRY window will be displayed as in Figure 1-125.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation To select the waypoint using the Joystick Pointer, press the USE STICK Softkey. Using the Joystick, move the pointer to the desired place (KTVK) on the map as in Figure 1-127. Press the INSERT BEFORE or INSERT AFTER Softkey to enter the waypoint before or after the waypoint selected in the list as seen in Figure 1-128. Figure 1-127 3. Press the RESET STICK Softkey and the new waypoint will be displayed in the flight plan as in Figure 1-129. 4.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation CHANGING THE NAME OF THE FLIGHT PLAN The name of the flight plan can be changed from either the STORED FLIGHT PLAN or ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN Pages while in FPL Map View or FPL Data View. To change the name of the flight plan, perform the following steps. Figure 1-130 1. Use the Joystick to select the flight plan name as shown in Figure 1-130. 2.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation 6. Press the OK Softkey and the new name will shift back to the center as in Figure 1-133. 7. Press the DONE Softkey and the new flight plan name will be displayed in the list of flight plans as shown in Figure 1-134. DELETING A STORED FLIGHT PLAN Figure 1-133 To delete a flight plan, perform the following steps. 1. Press the FPL Key until the FLIGHT PLAN INDEX Page is displayed as shown in Figure 1-134. 2. Use the Joystick to select the flight plan name.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation DELETING THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN To delete the active flight plan perform the following steps: 1. Press the FPL Key until the FLIGHT PLAN INDEX Page is displayed as shown in Figure 1-136. Note that the active flight plan is highlighted in magenta. Figure 1-136 2. Press the DELETE Softkey and Figure 1-137 will be displayed to verify the deletion of the active flight plan. 3. Press the OK Softkey to delete the active flight plan.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation USING DIRECT-TO IN THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN Sometimes it may be desirable to proceed directly to a waypoint in a flight plan or a specific leg in a flight plan. For example, after takeoff in a terminal area, vectors may be given followed by a clearance directly to the first waypoint in the filed flight plan or to intercept a particular leg in the filed flight plan. A Direct-To can be performed to the waypoint or to the flight plan leg.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation 4. The Direct-To will also be denoted on the ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN Page. Press the FPL Key and note the change in the magenta arrow in the waypoint list indicates a Direct-To the waypoint as shown in Figure 1-141. After the waypoint is reached, the KMD 250 will navigate the remainder of the active flight plan. Figure 1-141 MANUALLY SELECTING AN ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN LEG To select a specific leg within an active flight plan perform the following steps. 1.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation DELETING A DIRECT-TO WITHIN THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN If it becomes necessary to delete a Direct-To in an active flight plan (as seen in Figure 1140), perform the following steps: 1. Press the Direct-To Key to display Figure 1-144. Figure 1-144 2. Press the DELETE DIRECT Softkey to display Figure 1-145. 3. Press the OK Softkey. The Map will again be displayed with guidance to intercept and resume the active flight plan as shown in Figure 1-146.
Flight Plan Operation It may also be desirable to proceed directly to a waypoint in a flight plan on a specific bearing. An OBS Course can be set to the waypoint. If Automatic Leg Sequencing (see Appendix A) is enabled, after reaching the waypoint the KMD 250 will automatically begin navigating the next leg in the active flight plan. If Automatic Leg Sequencing is disabled, the aircraft will overfly the waypoint and continue on the selected course.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation 4. Use the Joystick to highlight the Auto Leg Seq. field as shown in Figure 1-149. 5. Use the Rotary Knob to select Enabled. With Auto Leg Sequencing enabled the remaining portion of the flight plan will automatically resume after passing the waypoint. 6. Press the ACTIVATE Softkey to start navigating the OBS Course. The selected course will be displayed as the active portion of the flight plan as seen in Figure 1-150.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation DELETING AN OBS COURSE WITHIN THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN If it becomes necessary to cancel the selected OBS Course in an active flight plan (as seen in Figure 1-150), perform the following steps: 1. Press the Direct-To Key to display Figure 1-151. Figure 1-151 2. Press the DELETE DIRECT Softkey and Figure 1152 will be displayed. 3. Press the OK Softkey to confirm the deletion. The map will now display the active flight plan in Leg Mode as shown on Figure 1-153.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation TRIP PLANNING USING PRESENT POSITION For planning purposes the internal calculator can be used to determine such things as time, distance and required fuel to waypoints, for another flight plan or for modifications to the active flight plan. This is done by inserting the aircraft’s present position into a desired scenario and using the data view of the Active Flight Plan Page and selecting the desired data columns to present the needed information.
Flight Plan Operation Section 1 Basic Operation 4. Use the Joystick to highlight the destination identifier as shown in Figure 1-157. 5. Turn the Rotary Knob one increment to display Figure 1158. 6. Press the INSERT PPOS Softkey and the aircraft’s present position will be inserted before the selected identifier as seen in Figure 1-159. ETA, distance and required fuel to KDSM are now displayed in the data columns based on current ground speed and fuel flow (FFLOW) value indicated.
Section 1 Basic Operation Flight Plan Operation 9. To change the ground speed as in Figure 1-60, Use the Joystick to place the cursor in the desired field. Use the Rotary Knob to enter the desired values. Note the changes to the ETA and FUEL. Yellow indicates user entered data and data calculated from user entered data. Figure 1-160 10. With the cursor over the GNDSPD value, press the USE ACTUAL Softkey to return the ground speed to the actual GPS ground speed as shown in Figure 1-161.
System Setup SYSTEM SETUP Section 1 Basic Operation This portion of the manual is designed to provide step by step instructions for the setup of the KMD 250. Note that not all features discussed here are available in all installations. If an item is not available it will appear “grayed out” and will not be selectable. Figure 1-162 MAP SETUP 1. Press the MENU Key to display Figure 1-162. Press the MAP SETUP Softkey to display Figure 1-163.
Section 1 Basic Operation System Setup 2. Press the NEXT GROUP Softkey to display the AVIATION ICON GROUP Page as in Figure 1-164. VFR Map aviation related icons are shown with corresponding definitions. The next series of menus allows customizing of the Map Displays to show the amount of data desired for ease of readability at various display ranges. Figure 1-164 The maximum range settings at which the ICON, LINE and/or TEXT is displayed on the map may be selected for each category.
System Setup Section 1 Basic Operation VFR Map land related icons are shown with corresponding definitions. As before, use the Joystick to select the desired field and turn the Rotary Knob to change the setting. 5. Press the NEXT GROUP Softkey to display the second LAND LINE GROUP Page as in Figure 1-167. Figure 1-167 Again, use the Joystick to select the desired field and turn the Rotary Knob to change the setting. 6.
System Setup Section 1 Basic Operation NAVIGATION SETUP 1. Press the MENU Key to display Figure 1-169. 2. Press the AUX MENU Softkey to display Figure 1170. 3. Use the Joystick to select Navigation Setup then press the SELECT Softkey to display the first the NAV DATA SETTINGS Page as in Figure 1171. Figure 1-169 4. Use the Joystick to select the desired item and use the Rotary Knob to change the value. Current NAV Source : Used to select the navigation source in units with the optional internal GPS.
System Setup Time Zone: Selection determines the time displayed in any time related Data Field. The next line gives a description of the abbreviation and the offset from UTC time. When Local Time is selected the UTC offset field will be an entry field to input the local offset value.
Section 1 Basic Operation System Setup Near Pos Format: Determines parameters used to display the near position reporting when viewed in a Data Field. Can be set to Airports+VORs, VORs only or All data. Turn Anticipation: When turned on, turn guidance to a new course is provided along an arc. SUA Alerting: When turned on, a Special Use Airspace Alert Message will be annunciated when the aircraft is approximately 10 minutes or two miles from entering the airspace.
System Setup Section 1 Basic Operation After power-up is complete Figure 1-173 will be displayed. Press the DEMO MODE Softkey and Figure 1-174 will be displayed. Press the OK Softkey to acknowledge the caution. Press the OK Softkey to acknowledge the next caution displays as in previous discussions.
Section 1 Basic Operation System Setup DEMO MODE FOR GPS VERSIONS If the KMD 250 contains the optional internal GPS, waypoints and flight plans may be created, stored and navigated in the Demo Mode. After entering Demo Mode refer to previous discussions for operation of the KMD 250. Figure 1-176 CHANGING DEMO MODE SETTINGS To modify the Demo Mode settings, perform the following steps: 1. Press the MENU Key to display the AUX MENU Softkey as in Figure 1-176. 2.
System Setup SOFTWARE VERSIONS The current unit software version may be checked by performing the following steps: 1. Press the MENU Key to display the AUX MENU Softkey as in Figure 1-176. 2. Press the AUX MENU Softkey to display Figure 1179. If necessary, use the Joystick to highlight Software Versions as shown. 3. Press the SELECT Softkey to display Figure 1-180.
System Setup Section 1 Basic Operation DATABASE VERSIONS The current database version may be checked by performing the following steps: 1. Press the MENU Key to display the AUX MENU Softkey as in Figure 1-176. 2. Press the AUX MENU Softkey to display Figure 1-181. If necessary, use the Joystick to highlight Database Versions as shown. Figure 1-181 3. Press the SELECT Softkey to display Figure 1-182.
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Datacards DATACARDS Honeywell produces three datacards based on the ICAO/ARINC geographic areas for the KMD 250 that cover the entire world. Each card for each area contains the operating software, the appropriate Jeppesen aeronautical data, cartographic data and topological data to a high resolution. Also included is a low resolution map of the rest of the world.
Section 1 Basic Operation Datacards INSERTING A NEW DATACARD Each KMD 250 Database cycle will result in the necessity to load a new database when using the database subscription service. This is done by inserting a new datacard. NOTE: Since all user waypoints and flight plans are stored on the datacard, it will be necessary to transfer this data to the new datacard. Figure 1-183 The following displays depict those seen on a KMD 250 containing the internal GPS.
Datacards Section 1 Basic Operation 8. The flight plans and waypoints are now written to the new card as shown in Figure 1186. Press the OK Softkey. NOTE: In units that do not contain the internal GPS, references to flight plans will not be displayed. For example the title of the window in Figure 1186 will be “USER WAYPOINT DATA STORED”. Figure 1-186 TRANSFERRING DATA BETWEEN DATACARDS User stored data such as flight plans and waypoints can be moved between datacards.
Section 1 Basic Operation Datacards 6. When Figure 1-189 is displayed, insert the datacard to which the data will be copied. 7. After the datacard is inserted, the data will be copied and Figure 1-190 will displayed indicating the data was copied successfully. 8. Re-insert the original datacard. Figure 1-189 NOTE: In units that do not contain the internal GPS, references to flight plans will not be displayed. For example the title of the window in Figure 1190 will be “USER WAYPOINT DATA STORED”.
Datacards Section 1 Basic Operation 3. Press the SELECT Softkey to display Figure 1192. 4. If necessary, use the Joystick to highlight Read user data from another datacard. 5. Press Softkey. the SELECT 6. When Figure 1-193 is displayed, insert the datacard containing the data to be copied. Figure 1-192 7. After the datacard is inserted, the data will be read and Figure 1-194 will displayed indicating the data is ready to be copied. 8. Re-insert the original datacard that will receive the data. 9.
Section 1 Basic Operation Datacards 11. Figure 1-196 will be displayed showing that the data has been stored on the datacard. 12. Press the OK Softkey to continue. NOTE: In units that do not contain the internal GPS, references to flight plans will not be displayed. For example the title of the window in Figure 1-195 will be “STORING USER WAYPOINT DATA”.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-1 Introduction SECTION 2 FIS VDL OR XM OPERATION INTRODUCTION CONCEPT OF OPERATION FIS is not intended to replace voice radio services. Voice communication of weather and meteorological information, in accordance with FAA operating rules, is still required. Real-time weather is available 24 hours / day, 7 days / week.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-2 Introduction Section 2 FIS Operation See our website at www.bendixking.com for VDL network status and coverage. Continuous coverage of most of the continental US is possible at altitudes as low as 5,000 ft. AGL, except for regions of precipitous terrain. As with all VHF communications, the line-of-sight range increases with altitude. However, there is no appreciable increase in coverage above 17,500 ft MSL.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-3 Introduction To receive FIS WX products, an aircraft must be equipped with a compatible VDL receiver (KDR 510) or XM receiver (KDR 610), dedicated VHF antenna or satellite antenna, and appropriate display (KMD 250). FIS VDL uses a one-way (ground-to-air) broadcast protocol. XM WX uses one-way (satellite network to air) broadcast protocol. Data is continually broadcast without the need to request information, nor acknowledge receipt.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-4 Introduction EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW The Datalink Weather Function of the Bendix/King KMD 250 allows for the display and control of textual and graphical weather information received from the Bendix/King KDR 510 VDL Receiver or the KDR 610 XM satellite receiver. The choice of VDL or XM receiver is made during installation. A single display can display only VDL weather or only XM weather, not both.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-5 Introduction DATALINK WEATHER FUNCTION STATUS ICONS The Datalink Weather Function Status Icons are located in the lower left of the display. They are used to indicate whether or not the KMD 250 is currently receiving and/or displaying weather information. The following table shows the various icons and their meanings: VDL Icon XM Icon Description Black on a cyan background.
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KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-7 Basic Service Weather Products BASIC SERVICE WEATHER PRODUCTS The following is a discussion of weather products offered with the basic no-fee VDL service. Accessing and navigating these services will be discussed in detail later in this addendum. All basic and value-added products (except those identified as VDL only) can also be obtained through a single fee-based XM subscription service.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-8 Basic Service Weather Products SPECI A SPECI (Aviation Selected Special Weather Report) is related to the METAR. SPECIs are issued when certain specific conditions or events have been observed at a particular location, usually an airport. A SPECI will contain the same elements as a METAR and will generally be issued for the following reasons: 1. Sudden, extreme changes in wind speed and/or direction. Section 2 FIS Operation 2.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-9 Basic Service Weather Products of the data elements are formatted as those in a METAR report. A TAF will contain elements in the following order: Type of report ICAO station identifier Date and time of issue Date and time valid Wind Visibility Weather phenomena Sky conditions Wind shear (as required) Forecast weather change indicator TAFs available within the selected range of the selected area will be displayed up to a maximum of 25 reports.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-10 Basic Service Weather Products 10. Turbulence (may not always be present) 11. Icing (may not always be present) 12. Remarks (may not always be present) PIREPs available within the selected range of the selected area will be displayed up to a maximum of 25 reports. These reports are displayed in an encoded textual format. Section 2 FIS Operation NOTE: PIREPs older than 120 minutes are discarded.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-11 Basic Service Weather Products See the section on Understanding Textual Aviation Weather Reports, for instructions on decoding textual AIRMETs. SIGMET 1. Forecast Area 2. Report Type 3. Date and time issued 4. Report designation and reason for issuance 5. Validity period 6. Area of coverage 7. Location of weather phenomenon 8. Weather phenomenon details. These reports are displayed in an encoded textual format.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-12 Basic Service Weather Products thunderstorms, or thunderstorms producing heavy precipitation affecting an area 40 percent or more of an area at least 3,000 square miles. Convective SIGMETs are issued hourly with a maximum forecast period of 2 hours. A Convective SIGMET will contain elements in the following order: 1. Region Identifier and issue date and time 2. Report designator 3. Validity period Section 2 FIS Operation 4. Area of coverage 5.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-13 Value Added Service Weather Products VALUE ADDED SERVICE WEATHER PRODUCTS The following is a discussion of weather products offered with the value added VDL subscription service. Accessing and navigating these services will be discussed in detail later in this section. All basic and value-added products (except those identified as VDL only) can also be obtained through a single fee-based XM subscription service.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-14 Value Added Service Weather Products NEXRAD ABNORMALITIES The following is a list of NEXRAD abnormalities that may be experienced: Section 2 FIS Operation 1. Each NEXRAD site can operate in two modes, "Clear Air" mode or "Precipitation" mode. When no significant precipitation exists in the scanning area of the radar a NEXRAD site produces images in the "Clear Air" mode.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-15 Value Added Service Weather Products 10. Echoes from migrating birds, bats, and insects will be displayed as circular patterns of level 1 reflectivity centered near NEXRAD sites. 11. Significant variation in humidity with altitude can cause reflections from the Earth's surface. These reflections are also displayed as large circular or oval areas of uniform low intensity. NEXRAD LIMITATIONS The following are limitations on the use of NEXRAD data: 1.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-16 Value Added Service Weather Products 5. The resolution of NEXRAD XM data is 2 km. Thus, when zoomed in on the display, each square block is 2 km on a side. The intensity level reflected by the square will be the highest level sampled within the 2 km area.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-17 Value Added Service Weather Products GRAPHICAL METAR The graphical METAR is derived from the most currently received textual METAR or SPECI data from reporting sites. This is displayed on a map background to enhance situational awareness as shown on Figure 2-5. Figure 2-5 CAUTION: Graphical METAR data must be used for strategic planning purposes only.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-18 Value Added Service Weather Products Section 2 FIS Operation Moving the joystick pointer to an area that will not highlight a specific report then pressing the LEGEND Softkey will display the graphical METAR legend as shown in Figure 2-6.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-19 Value Added Service Weather Products GRAPHICAL SIGMET The graphical SIGMET is derived from the location description in the textual SIGMET and displayed as a boundary box with the appropriate color for the condition (for a description, see SIGMETs in the Basic Weather Services section). This is displayed on a map background to enhance situational awareness as shown on Figure 2-8.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-20 Value Added Service Weather Products GRAPHICAL ALERT WEATHER WATCHES (VDL ONLY) Section 2 FIS Operation The graphical Alert Weather Watches (AWWs) are derived from the location description in the textual AWW and displayed as a boundary box with the appropriate color for the condition as shown in the legend (for a description, see ALERT WEATHER WATCHES in the Basic Weather Services section).
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-21 FIS Subscriptions SUBSCRIPTIONS A current subscription (VDL or XM) and a current data card (VDL only) are required to receive services. Subscriptions are used to gain access to services. Some VDL services are offered at no cost and others are fee based. All XM weather services are provided on a fee basis. All services not identified as VDL only are available with an XM subscription.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-22 FIS Subscriptions Section 2 FIS Operation www.bendixking.com or via a phone call to Wingman Services), enter this code into your display unit. The subscription code tells the display the service(s) to which you have subscribed and for what period of time. Also, the data card must be updated at least once a year for continuance of FIS subscription service.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-23 FIS Subscriptions SETTING UP A FIS VDL SUBSCRIPTION At least one subscription must be set up, even to receive the no-charge services. Up to four different concurrent subscriptions can be set up depending on the service packages desired. NOTE: Entering more than four subscriptions will cause previous subscriptions to be overwritten. NOTE: The following details require selection of a KDR-510 as the source for datalink weather data.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-24 FIS Subscriptions Section 2 FIS Operation Obtain the unique ID for your system and visit the Wingman Services website on www.bendixking.com or call 1800-247-0230. This ID will be used to obtain a Subscription Code. NOTE: For uninterrupted FIS services, the data card must be updated by the date shown in “DATA CARD UPDATE REQUIRED BY” field. Figure 2-14 5. After obtaining the Subscription Code, press the ADD SUBSCR softkey to display Figure 2-14 6.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-25 FIS Subscriptions If an incorrect code has been entered, a notification like that shown in Figure 2-17 will be displayed. Figure 2-17 CHECKING FIS VDL SUBSCRIPTIONS To check FIS VDL subscription validity or status perform the following steps: 1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 in the Setting Up a FIS VDL Subscription section. Figure 2-18 2. A screen similar to Figure 2-18 should be displayed.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-26 FIS Subscriptions XM WX SUBSCRIPTIONS An XM subscription must be set up to receive XM WX services. This process involves accessing the XM Radio website and a toll-free phone call to XM Radio. SETTING UP AN XM WX SUBSCRIPTION Section 2 FIS Operation NOTE: The following details require selection of an XM receiver (such as a KDR-610) as the source for datalink weather data. Setting up an XM WX subscription can be accomplished by following these steps: 1a.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-27 FIS Subscriptions follow the instructions. CHECKING XM WX SUBSCRIPTIONS Figure 2-21 The Application IDs are displayed along with the receiver activation and subscription status as shown in Figure 2-21. The Application IDs provide the groupings of products that are part of th subscription package. Green checkmarks indicate those App IDs or product groups that are contained in the subscription package for the XM receiver.
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KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-29 Normal Operation NORMAL OPERATION To display the FIS pages, press the WX Function Select Key. Each press will cycle through the FIS Graphics Page, FIS Text Page and Stormscope® (if installed). Section 2 FIS Operation ☞ Datalink Wx Graphical Products Datalink Wx Textual Products Stormscope® *Only if Stormscope® is installed In the graphical weather products, each option can be selected in one of two ways.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-30 Normal Operation NOTE: The KMD 250 will only allow for selection and display of products for which data has been received. If a desired product is not available, it may be that the data has not yet been received or to which there is no subscription.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-31 Normal Operation NEXRAD PAGE The following illustration describes the NEXRAD VDL display. The NEXRAD XM display is the same except the FIS Icon is different and Composite Reflectivity is shown instead of Base Reflectivity. 3 4 5 7 2 8 1 11 10 9 1 Display Range - RNG:####. 2 Function Status Icons - Displays icons representing data available and displayed. 3 North Pointer 4 Aircraft Symbol - Indicates present position.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-32 Normal Operation NEXRAD PAGE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS CAUTION: NEXRAD data must only be used for strategic planning purposes. Due to inherent delays and relative age of the data that can be experienced, NEXRAD data cannot be used for tactical avoidance of weather. WX Function Select Key - Cycles through Graphical Weather Products, Textual Weather Products and Stormscope®.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-33 Normal Operation Figure 2-26 If no data update has been received for 75 minutes the NEXRAD image is discarded and no longer displayed. ▲ / RNG▼ ▼ 2. Press the RNG▲ Key to zoom in or out on the display. The map is centered on the present position indicated by the symbolic aircraft. Figure 2-27 3. To view a specific area of weather, move the joystick in the desired direction. A pointer will appear on the display (see Figure 2-27).
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-34 Normal Operation Press the RESET STICK Softkey to return to the present position display. If no actions are taken for a period of 30 seconds, the display will return to the present position. GRAPHICAL METARS PAGE The following illustration describes the Graphical METARs display. The only difference between VDL and XM is the FIS function status icon. 4 Section 2 FIS Operation 3 5 6 7 8 2 9 1 12 11 10 1 Display Range - RNG:####.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-35 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL METARS PAGE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS WX Function Select Key - Cycles through Graphical Weather Products, Textual Weather Products and Stormscope®. Rotary Knob - Turning the Rotary Knob cycles through the graphical NEXRAD, METAR, AIRMET, SIGMET, Convective SIGMET, Alert Weather Watches and FIS Network Status Pages. ▲ /RNG▼ ▼ - Displays ZOOMING TO ### nm and RNG▲ advances the indicator to the next range.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-36 Normal Operation pertaining to the location and the AGE of the report (see Figure 2-32). ▲ / RNG▼ ▼ 4. Press the RNG▲ keys to zoom in or out on the pointer position. Section 2 FIS Operation 5. Press the MORE INFO Softkey to display the Text METAR Page for the displayed location as in Figure 2-33. Figure 2-31 6. Press the RETURN TO MAP Softkey to return to the previous display. 7. Press the RESET STICK Softkey to return to the present position display.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-37 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL AIRMETS PAGE The following illustration describes the Graphical AIRMETs display. The only difference between VDL and XM is the FIS function status icon. 3 4 5 6 8 2 9 1 13 12 11 10 1 Display Range - RNG:####. 2 Function Status Icons - Displays icons representing data available and displayed. 3 North Pointer 4 Aircraft Symbol - Indicates present position.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-38 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL AIRMETS PAGE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS WX Function Select Key - Cycles through Graphical Weather Products, Textual Weather Products and Stormscope®. Section 2 FIS Operation Rotary Knob - Turning the Rotary Knob cycles through the graphical NEXRAD, METAR, AIRMET, SIGMET, Convective SIGMET, Alert Weather Watches and FIS Network Status Pages.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-39 Normal Operation 5. Press the MORE INFO Softkey to display the Text AIRMET Page for the displayed location as in Figure 2-37. 6. Press the RETURN TO MAP Softkey to return to the previous display. Figure 2-36 8. To view the AIRMET LEGEND, move the joystick to display the LEGEND Softkey. Press the LEGEND Softkey and the legend will be displayed as in Figure 2-38. Press the CLEAR Softkey to remove the legend from the display.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-40 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL SIGMETS PAGE The following illustration describes the Graphical SIGMETs display. The only difference between VDL and XM is the FIS function status icon. 4 5 6 Section 2 FIS Operation 7 3 8 2 9 1 12 11 10 1 Display Range - RNG:####. 2 Function Status Icons - Displays icons representing data available and displayed. 3 SIGMET Boundary - Color coded line indicating the boundaries of a SIGMET.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-41 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL SIGMETS PAGE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS WX Function Select Key - Cycles through Graphical Weather Products, Textual Weather Products and Stormscope®. Rotary Knob - Turning the Rotary Knob cycles through the graphical NEXRAD, METAR, AIRMET, SIGMET, Convective SIGMET, Alert Weather Watches and FIS Network Status Pages. ▲ /RNG▼ ▼ - Displays ZOOMING TO ### nm and RNG▲ advances the indicator to the next range.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-42 Normal Operation ▲ / RNG▼ ▼ 4. Press the RNG▲ keys to zoom in or out on the pointer position. 5. Press the MORE INFO Softkey to display the Text SIGMET Page for the displayed location as in Figure 241. Section 2 FIS Operation 6. Press the RETURN TO MAP Softkey to return to the previous display. Figure 2-40 7. Press the RESET STICK Softkey to return to the present position display.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-43 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL CONVECTIVE SIGMETS PAGE The following illustration describes the Graphical Convective SIGMETs display. The only difference between VDL and XM is the FIS function status icon. 4 5 6 3 8 2 9 1 12 11 10 1 Display Range - RNG:####. 2 Function Status Icons - Displays icons representing data available and displayed. 3 Convective SIGMET Boundary - Yellow line indicates the boundaries of a Convective SIGMET.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-44 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL CONVECTIVE SIGMETS PAGE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS WX Function Select Key - Cycles through Stormscope®, Graphical Weather Products and Textual Weather Products. Section 2 FIS Operation Rotary Knob - Turning the Rotary Knob cycles through the graphical NEXRAD, METAR, AIRMET, SIGMET, Convective SIGMET, Alert Weather Watches and FIS Network Status Pages.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-45 Normal Operation ▲ / RNG▼ ▼ 4. Press the RNG▲ keys to zoom in or out on the pointer position. 5. Press the MORE INFO Softkey to display the Text Convective SIGMET Page for the displayed location as in Figure 2-45. Figure 2-44 7. Press the RESET STICK Softkey to return to the present position display. If no actions are taken for a period of 30 seconds, the display will return to the aircraft present position display. 8.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-46 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL ALERT WEATHER WATCHES PAGE (AWW) (VDL ONLY) The following illustration describes the Graphical Alert Weather Watches (AWW) display. Section 2 FIS Operation 4 5 6 7 3 8 2 9 1 12 11 10 1 Display Range - RNG:####. 2 Function Status Icons - Displays icons representing data available and displayed. 3 Weather Watch Boundary - Color coded line indicates the boundaries and type of Weather Watch.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-47 Normal Operation GRAPHICAL WEATHER WATCHES PAGE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS WX Function Select Key - Cycles through Graphical Weather Products, Textual Weather Products and Stormscope®. Rotary Knob - Turning the Rotary Knob cycles through the graphical NEXRAD, METAR, AIRMET, SIGMET, Convective SIGMET, Alert Weather Watches and FIS Network Status Pages. ▲ /RNG▼ ▼ - Displays ZOOMING TO ### nm and RNG▲ advances the indicator to the next range.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-48 Normal Operation ▲ / RNG▼ ▼ 4. Press the RNG▲ keys to zoom in or out on the pointer position. Section 2 FIS Operation 5. Press the MORE INFO Softkey to display the Text Weather Watch Page for the displayed location as in Figure 2-49. 6. Press the RETURN TO MAP Softkey to return to the previous display. Figure 2-48 7. Press the RESET STICK Softkey to return to the present position display.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-49 Normal Operation FIS NETWORK STATUS PAGE (VDL ONLY) The FIS Network Status Page displays the location and identifier of installed ground stations. This page can also be used to determine which stations are being received and the status of each station. The following illustration describes the FIS Network Status Page display. 3 4 5 7 2 1 10 9 8 1 Display Range - RNG:####. 2 Function Status Icons - Displays icons representing data available and displayed.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-50 Normal Operation FIS NETWORK STATUS PAGE OPERATIONAL CONTROLS WX Function Select Key - Cycles through Graphical Weather Products, Textual Weather Products and Stormscope®. Section 2 FIS Operation Rotary Knob - Turning the Rotary Knob cycles through the graphical NEXRAD, METAR, AIRMET, SIGMET, Convective SIGMET, Alert Weather Watches and FIS Network Status Pages.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-51 Normal Operation 4. Press the RESET STICK Softkey to return to the present position display. If no actions are taken for a period of 30 seconds, the display will return to the aircraft present position display. NOTE: At any given moment the FIS receiver may not be receiving the closest transmitting site. This is not a problem since all stations transmit the same data. Visit Wingman Services at www.bendixking.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-52 Normal Operation FIS TEXTUAL WEATHER PRODUCTS The following illustration describes the FIS Textual Products display. The only difference between VDL and XM is the FIS function status icon. 5 6 7 9 4 10 3 Section 2 FIS Operation 8 11 12 2 13 1 14 1 Report Range - RNG:####. Pressing the RNG▲/RNG▼ Key will change the distance radius from the selected FILTER AREA in which available reports will be listed.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-53 Normal Operation FIS TEXTUAL PRODUCTS OPERATIONAL CONTROLS SELECT Softkey - After highlighting the desired weather product in the SELECT WX PRODUCT window, pressing the SELECT Softkey will display the chosen weather product. ▲/RNG▼ ▼ Keys - The KMD 250 displays all textual RNG▲ weather product reports available within a specified radius of the selection made in the FILTER AREA. This specified ▲/RNG▼ ▼ radius can be changed by pressing the RNG▲ Keys.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-54 Normal Operation USING THE FIS TEXT PAGE Section 2 FIS Operation Press the WX Function Select Key until the FIS Textual Page is displayed as shown in Figure 2-53. NOTE: If a notification such as that shown in Figure 2-54 is displayed, it may be that the system has not had time to acquire a signal. If this notification is still present after a few minutes, refer to the FIS NOTIFICATIONS section of this section.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-55 Normal Operation CHANGING WEATHER PRODUCTS 1. Press the CHOOSE PRODUCT Softkey to display the SELECT WX PRODUCT window as shown in Figure 257. Figure 2-57 3. Press the SELECT Softkey. If a Graphical Weather Product is selected, refer to that particular Graphical Weather Products section for operation. 4. If desired, press the ▲/RNG▼ ▼ Keys to change RNG▲ the reporting radius for the selected FILTER AREA.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-56 Normal Operation KJHW is also a reporting station which is listed first in the AVAILABLE METARS field. Use the joystick to scroll through the AVAILABLE METARS. Urgent, special or amended reports will be highlighted in yellow. Note that the displayed report in Figure 2-54 is 12 minutes old. The bar indicates a percentage of time left before expiration. The bar will be green the first 50%, then turn yellow. Section 2 FIS Operation CHANGING FILTER AREA 1.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-57 Normal Operation Finding User Defined Areas by Identifier If User Defined has been selected, as in Figure 2-62, use the following procedure to change the location. Figure 2-62 2. Move the Joystick to the right to highlight the next character as seen in Figure 2-64. Again, turn the Rotary Knob to change the character. Continue changing each character in this manner until the desired identifier is entered. Figure 2-63 3.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-58 Normal Operation To Enter Location Name: The following example shows entering MONTROSE REGL as a location. Section 2 FIS Operation 1. Turn the Rotary Knob to display the USER DEFINED AREA ENTRY window as shown in Figure 2-63. 2. Move the Joystick down to highlight the first character of the location name as shown in Figure 2-65. Figure 2-65 3. Turn the Rotary Knob counterclockwise until an M is selected as shown in Figure 266. 4.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-59 Normal Operation 6. Press the KNOB SCAN Softkey and Figure 2-68 will be displayed. 7. Turn the Rotary Knob one click clockwise. The first occurance of names starting with Montrose in the database is now displayed as in Figure 269. Figure 2-68 9. Press the OK Softkey to view the selected weather product for MONTROSE REGL. To Enter Location by City: A location may be selected by first entering the city using the same method as entering the location name.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-60 Normal Operation To Scan for Location Name: Section 2 FIS Operation Sometimes, only a portion of the airport name may come to mind. The following example shows scanning for EAGLE GROVE MUN when EAGLE is the only portion of the name remembered. 1. If necessary press the CHANGE AREA Softkey to select User Defined in the FILTER AREA. Figure 2-71 2. Turn the Rotary Knob to display the USER DEFINED AREA ENTRY window as shown in Figure 2-71. 3.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-61 Normal Operation 5. Move the Joystick to the right to highlight the next character space as seen in Figure 2-74. 6. Turn Rotary Knob clockwise until an A is selected as in Figure 2-75. Continue moving the cursor and entering characters until EAGLE is displayed. Figure 2-74 8. Turn the Rotary Knob to sequence through all the location names in the database beginning with EAGLE. stopping at the desired name as in Figure 2-77. 9.
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KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-63 FIS Notifications FIS NOTIFICATIONS The following are descriptions of FIS notifications that may be displayed. (GRAPHICAL PRODUCT) DATA HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED Section 2 FIS Operation If no valid graphical product data is received (in this case NEXRAD) a notification such as that shown in Figure 2-78 will be displayed.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-64 FIS Notifications NO METARS AVAILABLE, DATA NOT RECEIVED Section 2 FIS Operation This notification will be displayed (Figure 2-80) if no METAR data has been received. This notification means the FIS system has not received any METAR data. This may be due to not being in FIS coverage or to poor signal strength. Figure 2-80 INVALID SUBSCRIPTION CODE.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-65 Understanding Weather Reports UNDERSTANDING TEXTUAL AVIATION WEATHER REPORTS UNDERSTANDING METARS Refer to the numbers on the following diagram to find the appropriate descriptions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 METAR KPIT 201955Z AUTO 22015G25KT 3/4SM R28R/2600FT TSRA OVC010CB 18/16 A2992 RMK SLPO13 T01760158 PK WND 22030/15 10 11 1. Type of Report: METAR (SPECI will be seen here if this is a Special Weather Report) 2.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-66 Understanding Weather Reports NOTE: Only reported at those locations with certified RVR reporting capability. 7. Significant Present Weather: TSRA Section 2 FIS Operation TS is a two letter designation for thunderstorm. Other possible designations could be as follows: BC BL DR FZ MI PR SH Patches Blowing Low Drifting Supercooled/Freezing Shallow Partial Showers The second two letter designator, RA, indicates moderate rain.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-67 Understanding Weather Reports 8. Sky Condition: OVC010CB OVC indicates the sky is overcast. Cloud cover is based on the sky being divided into eighths or octas. Overcast means the sky is 8 octas covered. The cloud cover designators are as follows: SKC CLR FEW SCT BKN OVC Sky Clear Clear below 12,000 ft. (automated observing systems) 1-2 Octas 3-4 Octas 5-7 Octas 8 octas 010 indicates clouds are at 1000 feet. CB denotes cloud type is cumulonimbus.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-68 Understanding Weather Reports PK WND denotes peak wind. 200 indicates wind direction from 200°. 30/15 indicates a maximum instantaneous wind of 30 knots occurred at 15 minutes past the hour. UNDERSTANDING TAFS Section 2 FIS Operation Refer to the numbers on the following diagram to find the appropriate descriptions.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-69 Understanding Weather Reports 7. Forecast Weather Phenomenon: -SHRA See #7 in the UNDERSTANDING METARs section for details. 8. Sky Conditions: BKN020 See #8 in the UNDERSTANDING METARs section for details. 9. Beginning of Changed Forecast Conditions: FM1000 FM denotes “from” and 1000 indicates 1000Z. “From” means a significant change in prevailing conditions is expected. The described conditions follow this element and supercede all previous forecast conditions.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-70 Understanding Weather Reports The described conditions follow this element. 20. Low Level Windshear: WS015/30045KT WS indicates “windshear” not associated with convective activity. 015 indicates the windshear is expected at 1500 feet. AGL Wind is expected from 300° (300) at 45 knots (45KT). 21. Change in Conditions: PROB40 0407 Section 2 FIS Operation PROB40 indicates a 40% “probability” of described conditions occurring between 0400Z (04)and 0700Z (07).
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-71 Understanding Weather Reports /WX: Weather Phenomenon (can include flight visibility, precipitation and restrictions to visibility. /TA: Outside air temperature at altitude in degrees Celsius. /WV: Wind (direction in degrees magnetic north and speed in knots) LGT - Light - Momentarily causes slight, erratic changes in altitude and/or attitude.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-72 Understanding Weather Reports /RM: Remarks (for reporting elements not included or to clarify previously reported items). Remarks can include anything. The example translates to “moderate (MDT) mixed (MXD) icing during climb (DURGC) from Roanoke, VA (KROA) northwestbound (NWBND) between Flight Level 080 and 100 (FL080100) at 1750Z”.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-73 Understanding Weather Reports 2. Report Type: WA WA identifies an AIRMET. 3. Date and Time Issued: 151900 15 indicates the 15th day of the month. 1900 indicates UTC. NOTE: AIRMETs may be issued up to 15 minutes prior to the start of the validity period. The FIS system will display the data age as zero until the start of the validity period. AMD indicates an amended report.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-74 Understanding Weather Reports UNDERSTANDING SIGMETS The following is an example of a typical SIGMET issued for turbulence with an explanation of the elements. 1 2 3 CHIR UWS 041430 Section 2 FIS Operation 4 SIGMET ROMEO 1 VALID UNTIL 041830 5 KY TN WV VA OH 6 FROM CVG TO EKN TO PSK TO VXV TO CVG OCNL SEV TURB BTN 300 AND 360. RPRTD BY AIRCRAFT. 7 CONDS CONTG BYD 1830Z. 8 SLM/GTB 1.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-75 Understanding Weather Reports UWS indicates this is the first issuance of report ROMEO. Subsequent reports for ROMEO would display WS. 3. Date and Time Issued: 041430. 04 indicates the 4th day of the month. 1430 indicates UTC. 4. This line indicates that SIGMET ROMEO 1 is VALID UNTIL the 4th day (04) of the month at 1830 UTC. Each subsequent report issued for this same weather phenomenon designated ROMEO would increment the number.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-76 Understanding Weather Reports UNDERSTANDING CONVECTIVE SIGMETS The following is an example of a typical Convective SIGMET with an explanation of the elements. 1 2 3 MKCC WST 221855 Section 2 FIS Operation 4 CONVECTIVE SIGMET 20C 5 VALID UNTIL 2055Z 6 ND SD 7 FROM 60W MOT-GFK-ABR-90W MOT INTSFYG AREA SVR TSTMS MOVG FROM 2445. TOPS ABV FL450. 8 WIND GUSTS TO 60KT RPRTD. TORNADOES…HAIL TO 2 IN…WIND GUSTS TO 65KT PSBL ND PTN. 1.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-77 Understanding Weather Reports 5. This line indicates that CONVECTIVE SIGMET 20C is VALID UNTIL 2055Z time. Expiration time is two hours after issuance, but Convective SIGMETs are issued hourly and replace the previous hour’s product. Each subsequent report issued for this same weather phenomenon would increment the number. For example, 21C, 22C and so on. Area of coverage by state ND (North Dakota) and SD (South Dakota) or geographic area.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-78 Understanding Weather Reports TOPS ABV (above) FL450 (flight level 4-5-0). WIND GUSTS TO 60KT (knots) RPRTD (reported). TORNADOES…HAIL TO 2 IN (inches in diameter)…WIND GUSTS TO 65 KT (knots) PSBL (possible). UNDERSTANDING ALERT WEATHER WATCHES (AWW) The following is an example of a typical Alert Weather Watch with an explanation of the elements.
KMD 250 FIS_R4 8/13/07 10:07 AM Page 2-79 Understanding Weather Reports (the 16th at 2300 Zulu to the 17th at 0400 Zulu). Coordinates of the watch box area. Draw a line 75 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF A LINE.. The endpoints of the line are 45SSW MOB/MOBILE AL/-30SSE DHN/DOTHAN AL/ (45 miles south-southwest of Mobile, Alabama and 30 miles southsoutheast of Dothan, Alabama). Connect the lines to form the box. Sometimes it might be defined as EAST AND WEST OF A LINE.. or EITHER SIDE OF A LINE.. 8.
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Introduction SECTION 3 TRAFFIC AVOIDANCE OPERATION INTRODUCTION The Traffic Function of the Bendix/King KMD 250 Multi Function Display allows for the display and control of one of several models of traffic avoidance systems. Some examples are TCAS I (Traffic Collision Avoidance System), TCAS II, TAS (Traffic Avoidance System) and TIS (Traffic Information Service). This section describes the operation of the KMD 250 display for controlling the display of traffic.
Introduction The Bendix/King KMD 250 is shown below with the Traffic Page for TAS/TCAS selected. Section 3 Traffic Avoidance The Bendix/King KMD 250 is shown below with the Traffic Page for TIS selected. TRAFFIC FUNCTION STATUS ICONS The Traffic Function Status Icons are located in the lower left of the display. They are used to indicate whether or not the KMD 250 is currently receiving and/or displaying traffic information.
TAS/TCAS TAS/TCAS This section applies to TAS, TCAS I and TCAS II systems. TAS/TCAS NORMAL OPERATION To display the TCAS/TAS traffic page press the TRFC function select key. The following illustration defines the data that appears on the TAS/TCAS Traffic Display Page: 4 6 5 7 3 8 9 11 1 14 13 12 1 Display Range - RNG:####. 2 Function Status Icons - Displays icons representing data available and displayed.
TAS/TCAS OPERATIONAL CONTROLS FOR TAS/TCAS ALTITUDE VOLUME - Toggles between altitude volume views of NORMAL, ABOVE, BELOW or UNRESTRICTED. This key may be enabled or disabled in system configuration. Section 3 Traffic Avoidance FLIGHT LEVEL - Pressing the MENU Key will display the FLIGHT LEVEL Softkey. Pressing this key toggles the altitude tag between relative or absolute altitude as shown in Figures 3-1 and 3-2.
TAS/TCAS Figure 3-2 Absolute Altitude Mode Figure 3-1 Relative Altitude Mode TAS/TCAS SYMBOLOGY NON-THREAT TRAFFIC PROXIMITY INTRUDER TRAFFIC A filled white diamond indicates that the intruding aircraft has reached the next proximity threshold defined by the traffic avoidance system, but is still not considered a threat. For specifics on relative distance and altitude that defines this symbol, please refer to the pilot’s guide that is provided with the traffic avoidance system.
TAS/TCAS II calculates that the intruder has reached a point where a Resolution Advisory is necessary. The time to CPA with the intruder, depending on your altitude, has been reached as defined by the traffic avoidance system. For specifics on CPA as defined by the system, please refer to the pilot’s guide that is provided with the traffic avoidance system. The symbol appears together with an appropriate audio warning and a vertical maneuver indication on the RA/VSI.
TAS/TCAS AUTO-POP-UP If AUTO-POP-UP is enabled, a TA or RA will cause the Traffic Display to be presented automatically. The default range of the pop-up display will be 7 nm. To enable AUTO-POP-UP perform the following: 1. While viewing the Traffic Display, press the MENU Key to display the ENABLE POPUP Softkey as shown in Figure 3-5. This Softkey toggles between ENABLE and DISABLE POP-UP.
TAS/TCAS TAS/TCAS SYSTEM FAULTS NO DATA RECEIVED If the KMD 250 is not receiving any data from the TCAS or TAS sensor then a screen similar to Figure 3-8 will be displayed. This could indicate that power is not being provided to the traffic avoidance system (e.g. a pulled breaker), a bad wiring connection between the display and the sensor, or a failed TCAS or TAS unit.
Traffic Information Service TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS) This section applies only to TIS systems. TIS is an alerting system that provides visibility to nearby traffic enhancing “see and avoid” collision avoidance. It’s purpose is to increase situational awareness by supplying information to assist in visually acquiring nearby aircraft. TIS does not relieve the pilot of “see and avoid” responsibility. No avoidance maneuvers are provided or recommended by TIS.
Traffic Information Service TIS LIMITATIONS Traffic may not be displayed for one or more of the following reasons: 1. Radar site is out of service. If a TIS capable Mode S sensor is not in service for any reason, TIS is not available. See Figure 3-11. Figure 3-11 - TIS Capable Mode S Radar Sensor Sites TI S ~5 Ra 5 ng nm e Radar Coverage Dead Zones R ad a Va r R rie an s ge Section 3 Traffic Avoidance 2. Your aircraft is beyond maximum range of a TIS capable Mode S site.
Traffic Information Service 4. The other aircraft is within the “Cone of Silence”. So, remember, there may be aircraft within your alert area, but if they are not seen by the radar site they will not show on your display. 5. Your aircraft is below radar coverage. With no obstructions and flat terrain, the coverage floor is about 2,000-3,000 feet at 60 miles and 4,000-6,000 feet at 100 miles. Terrain and obstacles can substantially decrease coverage range or make coverage asymmetrical about the radar site.
Traffic Information Service TIS NORMAL OPERATION NOTE: TIS availability may be intermittent during turns or other maneuvering where the aircraft structure can block the line of sight between the Mode S radar and the Mode S transponder antenna. To display the TIS traffic page press the TRFC Function Select Key. The following illustration defines the data that appears on the TIS Traffic Display Page: 6 5 7 8 4 Section 3 Traffic Avoidance 3 9 10 2 11 12 1 13 15 14 1 Display Range - RNG:####.
Traffic Information Service TIS OPERATIONAL CONTROLS FLIGHT LEVEL - Pressing the MENU Key will display the FLIGHT LEVEL Softkey. Pressing this key toggles the altitude tag between relative or absolute altitude as shown in Figures 3-14 and 3-15. When absolute altitude is displayed, the Flight Level will also be displayed in the upper left of the screen. Operation in the absolute mode is limited to 15 seconds.
Traffic Information Service TIS SYMBOLOGY TIS symbols have a track pointer which are not on TCAS/TAS symbols. The track pointer shows the estimated ground track direction the traffic is moving (in 45° increments) relative to your own aircraft. PROXIMITY INTRUDER TRAFFIC A filled white diamond indicates that the intruding aircraft has reached the proximity traffic threshold as defined by the TIS system, but is still not considered a threat.
Traffic Information Service TRAFFIC ADVISORY WHILE IN MAP DISPLAY If a Traffic Advisory presents itself while in the Map or Weather Display the traffic function icon in the Functions Legend will flash yellow along with ALERT as represented in Figure 3-16. AUTO-POP-UP Figure 3-16 If AUTO-POP-UP is enabled, a TA will cause the Traffic Display to be presented automatically. The default range of the pop-up display will be 7 nm.
Traffic Information Service Traffic will not be available in the Data Field if the Map Orientation is set to North Up. It the Map Display is in North Up mode, the Traffic Data Field will appear as shown in Figure 3-19. Section 3 Traffic Avoidance COAST MODE When intruders are displayed and TIS information is not received from the terminal Mode S radar for one radar scan, the altitude tag of the intruder is replaced with the text CST to inform the pilot that the system is in Coast mode. See Figure 3-20.
Traffic Information Service TIS SYSTEM FAULTS SYSTEM OFF If the TIS system is set to the OFF position, Figure 3-22 will be displayed. Figure 3-22 NO DATA RECEIVED Section 3 Traffic Avoidance If the KMD 250 is not receiving data from the TIS receiver then Figure 3-23 will be displayed. This could indicate that power is not being provided to the TIS receiver (e.g. a pulled breaker), the TIS receiver is turned off, a bad wiring connection between the display and the receiver, or a failed TIS receiver.
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Stormscope PG 8/13/07 10:00 AM Page 4-1 Stormscope® Operation SECTION 4 WX-500 STORMSCOPE® OPERATION INTRODUCTION The Bendix/King KMD 250 is capable of being interfaced to an L-3 WX500 Stormscope® Series II Weather Mapping Sensor. The WX-500 detects electrical discharges associated with thunderstorms within a 200 nm radius of the aircraft.
Stormscope PG 8/13/07 10:00 AM Page 4-2 Stormscope® Operation OPERATION As mentioned earlier, the WX-500 is controlled through the KMD 250. The focus on this section is to provide both background information and a more detailed explanation of the operating procedures. The following text assumes you have both the WX-500 and the KMD 250 switched on and that you have selected the Stormscope® display using the WX Function Select Key on the KMD 250.
Stormscope PG 8/13/07 10:00 AM Page 4-3 Stormscope® Operation SWITCH BETWEEN WEATHER VIEWS When the Stormscope® display is selected the KMD 250 can display strikes in one of two views, either all round (360°) or forward looking only (120°). To switch the display turn the Rotary Knob to toggle between the displays. Figure 4-1 is an example of the all round view and Figure 4-2 shows the forward looking view.
Stormscope PG 8/13/07 10:00 AM Page 4-4 Stormscope® Operation 3). The KMD 250 will plot another "+" close to the first for each additional discharge determined to be associated with the group. The KMD 250 will not plot a "+" for any discharge not associated with a group unless it's detected within a 25 nm radius of the aircraft. The effect of this clustering algorithm is to display the location of storm cells instead of individual discharges.
Stormscope PG 8/13/07 10:00 AM Page 4-5 Stormscope® Operation When moving from one range to the next, the 25 nm range is always indicated by the solid inner ring to advise of close proximity to thunderstorms. Also, notice that the discharge points are progressively larger on the shorter ranges and smaller on the longer ranges. This effect makes it easier to spot clusters of discharge points in any range.
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Messages 8/13/07 10:01 AM Page 5-1 System Messages SECTION 5 SYSTEM MESSAGES VIEWING SYSTEM MESSAGES A system message is presented as MESSAGE PRESS MENU in bold yellow text that flashes alternating with the page title at the bottom of the screen as shown in Figure 5-1. When the MENU Key is pressed, the message will be displayed as in Figure 5-2. In this case the message is a FIS Receiver Failure.
Messages 8/13/07 10:01 AM Page 5-2 System Messages 2. Press the AUX MENU Softkey to display the AUXMAIN MENU Page as shown in Figure 5-4. 3. Use the Joystick to select Messages as shown in Figure 5-4. 4. Press the SELECT Softkey to display to display the AUX-MESSAGES Page as shown in Figure 5-5.
Messages 8/13/07 10:01 AM Page 5-3 System Messages The following table describes the possible system messages: Message Text Description All User Settings Cleared To This message indicates that a problem was detected in the internal Defaults memory storage for user preference settings. All settings have been reset to their factory defaults. Data Card Has Expired The data card contains information required for receiving FIS information.
Messages 8/13/07 10:01 AM Page 5-4 System Messages Message Text Description Nav Data Referenced To True North This message is displayed when a user-defined magnetic variation of 0 degrees is being used for navigation data. Check Navigation Setup Page. Nav Data Referenced To User-Defined Mag Var No Valid FIS Subscriptions This message is displayed when a user-defined magnetic variation is being used for navigation data. Check Navigation Setup Page.
Appendix A 8/13/07 10:08 AM Page A-1 Definitions, Acronyms & Abbreviations DEFINITIONS Alphabetic: any of the following characters (b/ is a space): b/ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ Alphanumeric: any of the following characters (b/ is a space): b/ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789 Automatic Leg Sequencing: As a waypoint is reached in the flight plan, the next leg and waypoint of the flight plan automatically becomes active.
Appendix A 8/13/07 10:08 AM Page A-2 Appendix A Basic Operation Definitions, Acronyms & Abbreviations Leg Mode: navigation of a route by picking the most direct route between waypoints along the route. OBS Course Mode: selecting a course to a waypoint based on setting a specific bearing “to” or “from” the waypoint. Special Use Airspace (SUA): any of the following: prohibited area, restricted area, warning area, alert area, MOA, Class A through G, unknown, danger, caution, training, CTA, or TMA type.
Appendix A 8/13/07 10:08 AM Page A-3 Definitions, Acronyms & Abbreviations CAS: Calibrated Airspeed CL B: Class B Airspace CL C: Class C Airspace CLR: Clearance Delivery com: communication CDI: Course Deviation Indicator CTA: Control Area CTAF: Common Traffic Advisory Frequency CTR: Control Zone or Center dB: decibels DEP: Departure DIR: Director (approach control/radar) DIS: Distance Dgr: Danger DME: Distance Measuring Equipment DOT: United States Department of Transporta
Appendix A 8/13/07 10:08 AM Page A-4 Appendix A Basic Operation Definitions, Acronyms & Abbreviations GCO: Ground Communications Outlet GPS: Global Positioning System GND: Ground GRND: Ground hr: hour HSI: Horizontal Situation Indicator IFR: Instrument Flight Rules IGS: Instrument Guidance System (used outside U.S. only) ILS: Instrument Landing System in.: inches INT: Intersection Kt.
Appendix A 8/13/07 10:08 AM Page A-5 Definitions, Acronyms & Abbreviations Nautical Miles NO APR: No Approach NPA: Non-Precision Approach NP APR: Non-Precision Approach NVM: Non Volatile Memory OBI: Omni-directional Bearing Indicator OBS: Omni-directional Bearing Selector Obs: Obstacle OSGB: Ordnance Survey of Great Britain PAI: Pacific International data area PETE: Pointer ETE Phb: Prohibited (Airspace) PPOS: Present Position PTAX: Pre-Taxi Clearance RAD: Radial RDO: Radio RD
Appendix A 8/13/07 10:08 AM Page A-6 Appendix A Basic Operation Definitions, Acronyms & Abbreviations UIR: Upper Information Region UNIC: Unicom UNS: Unspecified UTC: Universal Coordinated Time (same as Greenwich Mean Time) UTM: Universal Transverse Mercator V: Volts VDL: VHF Data Link VHF: Very High Frequency VOR: Very High Frequency Omni-directional Radio Range VRP: Visual Reference Point WPT: Waypoint XM: XM Satellite Weather XTK: Cross Track Error °C: degrees Celsius °F:
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-1 Common Weather Abbreviations APPENDIX B COMMON WEATHER ABBREVIATIONS ABNDT ABNML ABT ABV AC Rev 2 Apr/2004 AFCTG AFDK AFOS AFSS AFT AFTN AGL AGN AGRD AGRS AGRMT AHD AIRMET AK AL ALF ALG ALGHNY ALP ALQDS ALSTG ALT ALTA ALTHO ALTM ALUTN AMD AMDD AMDG AMDT AMP AMPG AMPLTD AMS AMT ANLYS B-1 Affecting After dark Automated Field Operations System Automated Flight Service Station After Afternoon Above ground level Again Agreed Agrees Agreement Ahead Airman’s Meteorolog
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-2 Common Weather Abbreviations ANS AO1 AO2 Appendix B Wx Abbreviations AOA AOB AP APCH APCHG APCHS APLCN APLCNS APPR APPRG APPRS APRNT APRNTLY APRX APRXLY AR ARL ARND ARPT ASAP ASL ASMD ASOS ASSOCD ASSOCN ATCT ATLC ATTM ATTN AUTO AVBL AVG AVN AWC Rev 2 Apr/2004 Answer Automated Reporting Station Automated Reporting Station At or above At or below Anomalous Propagation Approach Approaching Approaches Appalachian Appalachians Appear Appearing Appears Apparent Apparen
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-3 Common Weather Abbreviations BLKTS BLO BRF BRG BRK BRKG BRKHIC BRKS BRKSHR BRKSHRS BRM BRN BRS BS BTWN BWER BYD C CA CAA CAPE CARIB CAS CASCDS Rev 2 Apr/2004 CAT CAVOK CAVU CB CBMAM CC CCCC CCL CCLDS CCLKWS CCSL CCx CDFNT CDFNTL CFP CG CHC CHCS CHG CHGD CHGG CHGS CHI CHINO CHOP CHSPK CI B-3 Clear air turbulence Ceiling and visibility OK Ceiling and visibility unlimited Cumulonimbus Cumulonimbus Mammatus clouds Cirrocumulus Generic WMO format code group for a f
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-4 Appendix B Wx Abbreviations Common Weather Abbreviations CIG CIGS CIN CLD CLDNS CLDS CLKWS CLR CLRG CLRS CMPLX CNCL CNCLD CNCLG CNCLS CNDN CNTR CNTRD CNTRLN CNTRS CNTRL CNTY CNTYS CNVG CNVGG CNVGNC CNVTN CNVTV CNVTVLY CONFDC CO COMPAR COMPARG COMPARD COMPARS COMPR COMPRG COMPRD COMPRS COND CONS Rev 2 Apr/2004 Ceiling Ceilings Convective inhibition Cloud Cloudiness Clouds Clockwise Clear Clearing Clears Complex Cancel Canceled Canceling Cancels Canadian Center Cent
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-5 Common Weather Abbreviations DFCLT DFCLTY DFNT DFNTLY DFRS DFUS DGNL DGNLLY DIGG DIR DISC DISCD DISCG DISRE DISRED DISREG DKTS DLA DLAD DLT DLTD DLTG DLY DMG DMGD DMGG DMNT DMSH Rev 2 Apr/2004 Daylight Double District of Columbia Decrease Decreased Decreasing Decreasingly Decreases Delaware Degree Degrees Delaware-MarylandVirginia Difficult Difficulty Definite Definitely Differs Diffuse Diagonal Diagonally Digging Direction Discontinue Discontinued Discontinuing D
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-6 Common Weather Abbreviations Appendix B Wx Abbreviations DSTC DTRT DTRTD DTRTG DTRTS DU DURC DURD DURG DURGC DURGD DURN DVLP DVLPD DVLPG DVLPMT DVLPS DVRG DVRGG DVRGNC DVRGS DVV DWNDFTS DWPNT DWPNTS DX DZ E EBND EFCT ELNGT ELNGTD ELSW EMBD EMBDD EMERG ENCTR ENDG ENE Rev 2 Apr/2004 Distance Deteriorate Deteriorated Deteriorating Deteriorates Widespread dust storm During climb During descent During During climb During descent Duration Develop Developed Developing D
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-7 Common Weather Abbreviations EXTRM EXTRMLY EXTSV F FA FAH FAM FC FG FIBI FIG FILG FIR FIRAV FIS FIS-B FIRST FL FLG FLRY FLRYS FLT FLW Rev 2 Apr/2004 FLWG FM FMGGgg FMT FNCTN FNT FNTL FNTS FNTGNS FNTLYS FORNN FPM FQT FQTLY FRM FRMG FRMN FROPA FROSFC FRQ FRST FRWF FRZ FRZLVL FRZN FRZG FT FTHR FU FV FVRBL FWD FYI FZ B-7 Following From From the time (UTC) indicated by GGgg.
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-8 Common Weather Abbreviations Appendix B Wx Abbreviations FZRANO Freezing rain sensor not available G Gust GA Georgia GEN General GENLY Generally GEO Geographic GEOREF Geographical reference GF Fog GICG Glaze icing GLFALSK Gulf of Alaska GLFCAL Gulf of California GLFMEX Gulf of Mexico GLFSTLAWR Gulf of St.
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-9 Common Weather Abbreviations INTS INTSFCN INTSFY INTSFYD INTSFYG INTSFYS INTSTY INTVL INVRN IOVC INVOF Rev 2 Apr/2004 Immediately Impulse Impulses Important Include Included Including Includes Increase Increased Increasing Increasingly Increases Indicate Indicated Indicating Indicates Indefinite Information Inland Instability Intercontinental Intermittent International Intermediate Intermittent Intermittently Interior Intermountain region Intense Intensification I
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-10 Common Weather Abbreviations Appendix B Wx Abbreviations LGWV LI LIFR LIS LK LKS LKLY LLJ LLWAS LLWS LMTD LMTG LMTS LN LNS LO LONG LONGL LRG LRGLY LRGR LRGST LST LTD LTG LTGCA LTGCC LTGCG LTGCCCG LTGCW LTGIC LTL LTLCG LTR Rev 2 Apr/2004 Long wave Lifted Index Low instrument flight rules Lifted Indices Lake Lakes Likely Low level jet Low-level wind shear alert system Low-level wind shear Limited Limiting Limits Line LInes Low Longitude Longitudinal Large Largely
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-11 Common Weather Abbreviations MOV MOVD MOVG MOVMT MOVS MPH MRGL MRGLLY MRNG MRTM MS MSG MSL MST MSTLY MSTR MT MTN MTNS MULT MULTILVL MVFR MWO MX MXD N N/A Rev 2 Apr/2004 Shallow fog Missing Melting level Minnesota Mainland Mainly Missouri Moderate Moderate or greater Model Output Statistics Move Moved Moving Movement Moves Miles per hour Marginal Marginally Morning Maritime Mississippi Message Mean sea level Most Mostly Moisture Montana Mountain Mountains Multipl
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-12 Common Weather Abbreviations Appendix B Wx Abbreviations NMBR NMBRS NMC NML NMRS NNE NNELY NNERN NNEWD NNW NNWLY NNWRN NNWWD NNNN NOAA NOPAC NOS NOSPECI NPRS NR NRLY NRN NRW NS NSC NSW NTFY NTFYD NV NVA NW NWD NWLY NWRN Rev 2 Apr/2004 Number Numbers National Meteorological Center Normal Numerous North-northeast North-northeasterly North-northeastern North-northeastward North-northwest North-northwesterly North-northwestern North-northwestward End of message Nati
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-13 Common Weather Abbreviations P6SM PA PAC PATWAS PBL PCPN PD PDS PDMT PE PEN PERM PGTSND PHYS PIBAL PIREP PK WND PL PLNS PLS PLTO PM PNHDL Rev 2 Apr/2004 Otherwise Outflow Over Overcast Overhead Overnight Over Overrun Overrunning Overtake Overtaking Overtakes Higher than greatest sensor value Visibility forecast to be greater than 6 statute miles Pennsylvania Pacific Pilot's automatic telephone weather answering service Planetary boundary layer Precipitation Perio
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-14 Appendix B Wx Abbreviations Common Weather Abbreviations PROC PROD PRODG PROG PROGD PROGS PRSNT PRSNTLY PRST PRSTS PRSTNC PRSTNT PRVD PRVDD PRVDG PRVDS PS PSBL PSBLY PSBLTY PSG PSN PSND PTCHY PTLY PTNL PTNLY PTNS PUGET PVA PVL PVLD PVLG PVLS PVLT PWB PWINO PWR Rev 2 Apr/2004 Procedure Produce Producing Forecast Forecasted Forecasts Present Presently Persist Persists Persistence Persistent Provide Provided Providing Provides Plus Possible Possibly Possibility Pass
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-15 Common Weather Abbreviations RIOGD RLBL RLTV RLTVLY RM RMK RMN RMND RMNDR RMNG RMNS RNFL RNG ROT Rev 2 Apr/2004 Redeveloping Redevelopment Regard Reconnaissance Reference Reserve Replace Replaced Replacing Replaces Request Requests Requested Response Restrict Ragged Regional model Regular Region Regions Right Relative humidity RHI not operative Rhode Island Type of icing characterized by a rough, milky, opaque appearance Rio Grande Reliable Relative Relatively Re
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-16 Common Weather Abbreviations RVR Appendix B Wx Abbreviations RVRNO RVS RVSD RVSG RVSS RW RWY RY S SA SAB SAO SASK SATFY SBND SBSD SBSDD SBSDNC SBSDS SC SCND SCNDRY SCSL SCT SCTD SCTR SD SE SEC SELY SEPN SEQ SERN Rev 2 Apr/2004 Runway Visual Range RVR system not available Revise Revised Revising Revises Rain shower Runway Runway South Sand (METAR) Satellite Analysis Branch Surface observation Saskatchewan Satisfactory Southbound Subside Subsided Subsidence Subsi
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-17 Common Weather Abbreviations SMK SML SMLR SMRY SMS SP SPC SPCLY SPD SPECI SPENES SPKL SPLNS SPRD SPRDG SPRDS SPRL SQ SQAL SQLN SR SRN Rev 2 Apr/2004 SRND SRNDD SRNDG SRNDS SS SSE SSELY SSERN SSEWD SSW SSWLY SSWRN SSWWD ST STAGN STBL STBLTY STD STDY STFR STFRM STG STGLY STGR STGST STLT STM STMS STN STNRY SUB SUBTRPCL SUF SUFLY SUG SUGG SUGS SUP SUPG B-17 Surround Surrounded Surrounding Surrounds Sunset or sand storm (METAR) South-southeast South-southeasterly So
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-18 Appendix B Wx Abbreviations Common Weather Abbreviations SUPR SUPSD SUPSDG SUPSDS SVG SVR SVRL SW SWSW+ SWD SWLG SWLY SWODY1 SWOMCD SWRN SWWD SX SXN SYNOP SYNS SYS T TA TACAN TAF TB TCNTL TCU TDA TEI TEMP TEMPO THD THDR THK THKNG Rev 2 Apr/2004 Superior Supersede Superseding Supersedes Serving Severe Several Southwest Light snow shower Heavy snow shower Southward Swelling Southwesterly SPC Severe Weather Outlook for Day 1 SPC Mesoscale discussion Southwestern Sou
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-19 Common Weather Abbreviations TRMTS TRNSP TRNSPG TROF TROFS TROP TRPCD TS TS + TSFR TSFRD TSFRG TSFRS TSHWR TSNO TSNT TSQLS TSTM TSW TSW+ TURBC TURBT TWD TWDS TWI TWR TWRG TX UA UDDF UN Rev 2 Apr/2004 UNAVBL UNEC UNKN UNL UNRELBL UNRSTD UNSATFY UNSBL UNSTBL UNSTDY UNSTL UNSTLD UNUSBL UP UPDFTS UPR UPSLP UPSTRM URG USBL UT UTC UUA UVV UWNDS V VA VAAC VAAS VAD VAL VARN VC B-19 Unavailable Unnecessary Unknown Unlimited Unreliable Unrestricted Unsatisfactory Unseas
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-20 Common Weather Abbreviations VCNTY VCOT VCTR VCTS Appendix B Wx Abbreviations VDUC VFR VFY VFYD VFYG VFYS VHF VIS VSNO VLCTY VLCTYS VLNT VLNTLY VLY VMC VOL VOR VORT VORTAC VR VRB VRG VRBL VRISL VRS VRT MOTN VRY VSB VSBY VSBYDR Rev 2 Apr/2004 Vicinity VFR conditions on top Vector Thunderstorms in the vicinity VAS Data Utilization Center (NSSFC) Visual flight rules Verify Verified Verifying Verifies Very High Frequency Visibility Visibility at secondary location n
Appendix B 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page B-21 Common Weather Abbreviations WSO WSR-88D WSTCH WSW WSWLY WSWRN WSWWD WTR WTSPT WUD WV WVS WW WWD WWS WX WY XCP XPC XPCD XPCG XPCS XPLOS XTND Rev 2 Apr/2004 Western Plateau Warm Warming Warmer Warmest Warm front Warm frontal Western Warning Worse Wind shear Windshift Weather Service Forecast Office Weather service office NWS Doppler Radar Wasatch Range West-southwest West-southwesterly West-southwestern West-southwestward Water Waterspout Would West Virginia or wi
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Appendix C 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page C-1 GPS Primer APPENDIX C GPS PRIMER BACKGROUND The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system that was originally conceived and implemented by the United States Department of Defense (DoD). The system is, however, available to all civilian users free of charge. GPS provides extremely precise position, velocity, and time information. The satellites are not geosynchronous, as is the case with many weather and television satellites.
Appendix C 8/13/07 10:02 AM Page C-2 GPS Primer quickly lock on to the satellites in view. Otherwise, the receiver would have to look for each of the 24 satellites to determine which ones could be used. Almanac data is very crude data which describes the approximate orbital position of the satellites.
Appendix D 8/13/07 10:03 AM Page D-1 Navigation Terms APPENDIX D - NAVIGATION TERMS BRG DA DIS DTK ETE ETA GS HDG OBS POS TRK WPT XTK - Bearing to waypoint (degrees) Drift Angle (degrees) - (not displayed) Distance to waypoint (nm) Desired Track (degrees) Estimated Time Enroute (hrs:min) Estimated Time of Arrival Groundspeed (nm/hr) Heading (degrees) Selected Course Present position Actual Track (degrees) Waypoint Cross Track Error Correction (nm) displayed as “FLY L 2.3 nm” on CDI or HSI.
Appendix D 8/13/07 10:03 AM Page D-2 Navigation Terms Appendix D Navigation Terms Intentionally left blank Rev 2 Apr/2004 D-2 KMD 250 Pilot's Guide
Index A Absolute Altitude 1-17, 1-18, 3-4, 3-5, 3-13 Index Absolute Terrain 1-18, 1-19 Absolute Terrain Color Key 1-18 Activate 1-3, 1-55, 1-56, 1-57, 1-64, 1-72, 1-73, 1-76 Active Flight Plan 1-15, 1-33, 1-55, 1-56, 1-57, 1-59, 1-60, 1-61, 1-64, 1-65, 1-69, 1-71, 1-72, 1-73, 1-74, 1-75, 1-77, 1-78, 1-84 Aeronautical Data 1-34, 1-35, 1-95 Aged 2-17 Air Data Computer 1-29 AIRMET 2-3, 2-10, 2-18, 2-21, 2-32, 2-35, 2-38, 2-39, 2-41, 2-44, 2-47, 2-50, 2-53, 2-54, 2-72, 2-73 Airplane Icon 1-20 Airport Filter 1
Index Auto 1-23, 1-85, 1-88, 2-7, 2-65 Index Auto Leg Sequencing 1-57, 1-59, 1-76 Auto Zoom 1-23 Auto-Pop-Up 3-4, 3-7, 3-13, 3-15 AutoNav 1-84 Autopilot 1-39, 1-85 Aux Menu 1-16, 1-22, 1-31, 1-42, 1-52, 1-84, 1-86, 1-88, 1-89, 1-90, 1-97, 1-98, 2-23, 2-26, 2-27, 5-1, 5-2, 5-4 Aux-Main Menu 2-23, 5-2 Aux-Messages 5-2 Aviation Icon Group 1-82 Aviation Line Group 1-82 B Baro Altitude 1-9 Baro Correction 1-21, 1-22, 1-29 Baro Entry 1-22 Base Reflectivity 2-3, 2-13, 2-15, 2-31, 2-32 Bearing 1-5, 1-11, 1-14, 1
Index Change Area 2-53, 2-56, 2-60 Change Fields 1-12, 1-61, 1-79 Index Choose Product 2-29, 2-53, 2-55 Closest Point of Approach 3-5, 3-14 Coast Mode 3-16 Composite Reflectivity 2-3, 2-13, 2-15, 2-31, 2-32 Cone of Silence 3-10, 3-11 Convective SIGMET 2-3, 2-11, 2-12, 2-21, 2-32, 2-35, 2-38, 2-41, 2-44, 2-45, 2-47, 2-50, 2-76, 2-77 Copy 1-66, 1-71 Course Deviation Indicator 1-9, 1-11, 1-13, 1-84 Crosstrack Error 1-39 Current Nav Source 1-84 Current Navigation Source 1-4, 1-55 D Data Columns 1-61, 1-78, 1-
Index E Index Edit WPT 1-52 Edit/Review 1-66 Electrical Discharge 4-4 Encoded 2-7, 2-8, 2-9, 2-10, 2-11 Enroute Safe Altitude 1-14, 1-15 Expiration 2-3, 2-17, 2-22, 2-33, 2-56, 2-73, 2-75, 2-77 Extended TRK 1-81 F Fee-Based 2-3, 2-7, 2-13, 2-21 FFLOW 1-61, 1-79, 1-80 Fields Off 1-11, 1-12 Filter Area 2-53, 2-55, 2-56, 2-60 Find Nearest 1-4, 1-35, 1-37, 1-55 FIS Display ID 2-21, 2-23 FIS Graphics Page 2-29, 2-32, 2-35, 2-38, 2-41, 2-44, 2-47, 2-50 FIS Info 1-25, 1-26 FIS Network Status Page 2-49, 2-50, 5-
Index Flight Planning 1-2, 1-16, 2-4 FPL 1-59, 1-62, 1-64, 1-66, 1-70, 1-71, 1-73, 1-97, 1-98 Index Freezing Level 2-18, 2-73, 2-75 Freq 1-50 Fuel 1-25, 1-61, 1-78, 1-80 Fuel Flow 1-61, 1-79 Function Select Key 1-3, 1-4, 1-10, 1-18, 2-29, 2-32, 2-35, 2-38, 2-41, 2-44, 2-47, 2-50, 2-53, 2-54, 3-3, 3-12, 4-2 Function Status Icons 1-5, 1-6, 2-5, 3-2, 4-1 G Global Positioning System 1-16, C-1, C-2 GPS Altitude 1-9, 1-21 GPS Receiver 1-16, 5-3, C-1, C-2 Graphical AIRMET 2-3, 2-18, 2-21, 2-37, 2-38 Graphical Al
Index I Index ICAO Station Identifier 2-7, 2-9, 2-17, 2-65, 2-68 ICAO/WMO 2-3 Icing 2-10, 2-11, 2-71, 2-72, 2-74 IFR Map 1-18, 1-19 Insert After 1-68 Insert Before 1-68 Insert PPOS 1-79 Insert WPT 1-63 Inserting 1-67, 1-78, 1-79, 1-96 Intensity 2-8, 2-13, 2-15, 2-16, 2-71 Internal VFR GPS 1-1, 1-4, 1-84 Invert 1-65 J Jeppesen 1-1, 1-14, 1-15, 1-29, 1-95, 1-100 Joystick 2-16, 2-18, 2-23, 2-24, 2-29, 2-32, 2-33, 2-35, 2-36, 2-38, 2-39, 2-41, 2-42, 2-44, 2-45, 2-47, 2-48, 2-50, 2-53, 2-55, 2-56, 2-57, 2-58,
Index Lat/Lon 1-85 Latitude 1-14, 1-15, 1-24, 1-44, 1-45, 1-46, 1-85 Leg Mode 1-33, 1-59, 1-77 Legend 1-18, 1-20, 2-16, 2-18, 2-19, 2-20, 2-33, 2-36, 2-39, 2-42, 2-45, 2-48, 3-6, 3-15 Length 1-36, 1-44, 1-49 Longitude 1-14, 1-15, 1-24, 1-44, 1-45, 1-46, 1-85 M Magnetic Variation 1-14, 1-85, 5-4 Map Orientation 3-7, 3-16 Map Settings Group 1 1-81 Map Setup 1-23, 1-28, 1-81, 1-83, 4-5 Map Setup Overlays Group Page 1-5, 1-6 Map View 1-60 Menu Key 1-3, 1-12, 1-16, 1-22, 1-31, 1-34, 1-42, 1-52, 1-81, 1-84, 1-8
Index N Index Nav Data Settings 1-84, 1-85, 1-86 Navaid 1-27, 1-28, 1-45, 1-46, 2-9, 2-73 Navaid Information 1-27 Navigation Setup 1-11, 1-12, 1-13, 1-30, 1-31, 1-38, 1-84, 5-3, 5-4 Near Position 1-11, 1-12, 1-86 Nearest 1-3, 1-4, 1-12, 1-26, 1-35, 1-36, 1-37, 1-55, 2-53, 2-56, 2-65, 2-67, 2-70 New FPL 1-62 New WPT 1-43 NEXRAD 2-13, 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-21, 2-31, 2-32, 2-33, 2-35, 2-38, 2-41, 2-44, 2-47, 2-50, 2-63 NEXRAD Base Reflectivity 2-3, 2-13, 2-32 NEXRAD Composite Reflectivity 2-3, 2-13, 2-32 Next
Index Overlays Group 1-5, 1-6, 1-81, 1-83 OVLY Setup 1-81, 1-83 Index P PAI 1-87, 1-95 PBRG 1-24, 1-85 PDIS 1-24, 1-85 PIREP 2-3, 2-9, 2-10, 2-21, 2-30, 2-55, 2-70 Pop-Up 1-10, 3-4, 3-7, 3-11, 3-13, 3-15 Position Format 1-85 Power Down 1-10 Power-Up 1-8, 1-23, 1-87, 4-2 Present Position 1-11, 1-12, 1-14, 1-15, 1-16, 1-24, 1-33, 1-35, 1-37, 1-44, 1-45, 1-55, 1-72, 1-78, 1-79, 1-81, 2-33, 2-34, 2-35, 2-36, 2-38, 2-39, 2-41, 2-42, 2-44, 2-45, 2-47, 2-48, 2-50, 2-51, 2-56 PREV 1-20 Q QuickTune™ 1-16, 1-50 R
Index Reset Stick 1-18, 1-20, 1-24, 1-60, 1-68, 2-34, 2-36, 2-39, 2-42, 2-45, 2-48, 2-51 Index Resolution Advisory 1-6, 3-5, 3-6 Restart Demo 1-88 Restore Default 1-12, 1-61 RNG 1-4, 1-23, 1-24, 1-25, 2-32, 2-33, 2-35, 2-36, 2-38, 2-41, 2-42, 2-44, 2-45, 2-47, 2-48, 2-50, 2-53, 2-55, 3-4, 3-13, 4-4 Runway 1-25, 1-36, 1-48, 1-49, 1-81, 2-65 Runway Type 1-36 Runway Visibility 2-8 Runway Visual Range 2-7, 2-65 S Save & Exit 1-46, 1-50 Sector Altitude 1-15 See Chart 1-29 Select WX Product 2-53, 2-55 Self Test
Index Store Current User Data 1-97 Stored Flight Plan 1-60, 1-62, 1-64, 1-66, 1-69, 1-70 Stormscope® Icons 4-1 Strategic Weather Planning 2-4 Strike Mode 4-3, 4-5 SUA Alerting 1-29, 1-31, 1-32, 1-86 Subscription 1-90, 1-100, 2-7, 2-21, 2-22, 2-23, 2-24, 2-25, 2-26, 2-27, 2-30, 2-63, 5-3, 5-4 Subscription Code 2-21, 2-22, 2-24, 2-64 Subscription Service 1-96, 2-7, 2-13, 2-22, 2-25 Surface 1-49, 1-81, 2-10, 2-14, 2-15, 2-72, 2-73, 2-76, 2-78, 2-79 Surface Visibility 2-8 System Test 3-8 T TAF 2-3, 2-8, 2-9,
Index Traffic Function 3-1, 3-2, 3-6, 3-8, 3-15 Index Traffic Function Status Icons 3-2 Traffic Information Service 3-1, 3-9, 3-10, 3-11, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 3-15, 3-16, 3-17, 3-18 TRFC 1-10, 1-11, 3-3, 3-6, 3-12 TRK 1-10, 1-81 Turbulence 2-10, 2-11, 2-14, 2-15, 2-71, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74, 2-75 Turn Anticipation 1-38, 1-39, 1-86 Turn Guidance 1-38, 1-86 Turn To 1-38, 1-39 Type of Report 2-7, 2-9, 2-59, 2-62 U Use Actual 1-80 Use Stick 1-60, 1-63, 1-68 User Airport 1-47, 1-48 User Airport Edit 1-47, 1-48 User D
Index VDL Icon 1-7, 2-5 VDL Subscription 2-3, 2-13, 2-21, 2-24, 2-25, 5-4 Index Vertical Buffer 1-30 VFR Map 1-6, 1-16, 1-18, 1-19, 1-82, 1-83 VFR Map Display 1-6, 1-9 VOR Receiver 1-56 W Waypoint Alert 1-9, 1-38, 1-39 Waypoint Entry 1-45, 1-46, 1-55, 1-62, 1-67 Waypoint Position 1-44 Weather Phenomena 2-7, 2-9, 2-12 Wind Shear 2-9, 2-18, 2-73 Wingman Services 2-21, 2-22, 2-23, 2-51, 1-100, 2-25 WPT 1-9, 1-11, 1-38, 1-43, 1-52, 1-53, 1-59, 1-63, 1-66, 1-86, 2-53, 2-56 X XM 1-2, 1-7, 1-90, 1-100, 2-1, 2-2
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