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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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APPENDIX B
Figure B-8 Display Database Softkey
Unselected
MFD1 DB Selected PFD1 DB Selected
MAGNETIC FIELD VARIATION DATABASE UPDATE
A copy of the current magnetic field variation database (MV DB) is included with the navigation database.
At startup, the system compares this version of the MV DB with that presently being used by the AHRS (GRS).
If the system determines the MV DB needs to be updated, a prompt is displayed on the Navigation Map Page.
Figure B-9 GRS Magnetic Field Variation Database Update Prompt
Loading the magnetic field variation database update:
1)
With ‘OK’ highlighted, as shown in Figure B-9, press the
ENT
Key on the MFD. A progress monitor is displayed
as shown in Figure B-10.
Figure B-10 Uploading Database to GRS
2)
When the upload is complete, the system is ready for use.
