GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference
190-00181-00 Rev. G
SECTION 11
VERTICAL NAVIGATION
11-1
SECTION 11: VERTICAL
NAVIGATION (VNAV)
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NOTE: To use the vertical navigation features,
the ground speed must be greater than 35 knots
and direct-to navigation or a flight plan must be
activated.
Figure 11-1 VNAV Profile
VER
TICAL NA
VIGA
TION PR
OFILE
VER
TICAL SPEED
REQUIRED
DISTANCE TO TARGET
TIME AND DISTANCE
TO PROFILE
TARGET ALTITUDE
AND POSITION
AIRPORT
CURRENT ALTITUDE
AND POSITION
Displaying the Vertical Navigation Page:
Press the
VNAV
key.
Figure 11-2 VNAV Page
Current Page
Target Altitude and Altitude
Reference (AGL or MSL)
Target Distance
(from reference)
Vertical Speed
Desired
Vertical
Speed
Required
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