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Using the Apollo GX50 for SAR

Using the Apollo GX50 for SAR. LTC Edmund H. Smith, Jr. CAP FL051. How?. Define the commence search point Choose the search pattern Parallel, Expanding square, creeping line Define the search extent Display the search grid Follow the moving map Even turns are shown!.

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Using the Apollo GX50 for SAR

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  1. Using the Apollo GX50 for SAR LTC Edmund H. Smith, Jr. CAP FL051

  2. How? • Define the commence search point • Choose the search pattern • Parallel, Expanding square, creeping line • Define the search extent • Display the search grid • Follow the moving map • Even turns are shown! It is really that simple!

  3. GX50 Startup Push the on/off button Enter button

  4. GX50 Default NAV Page Press DB button to access data base

  5. Create the Commence Search Point

  6. Enter the CSP Large knob selects the character to change Small knob selects the letter or number

  7. Once all data is correct, press ENTER

  8. Let’s use this CSP waypoint Next, push the MAP button

  9. The MAP Display Route line Lake Placid MOA Arcadia Airport Shell Creek Airport

  10. MAP Only Rotate large knob to toggle between Map Plus Nav, Map Only, SAR Map and Map Setup

  11. Entering the SAR Mode Push the SAR Pattern Button

  12. Rotate the large knob to choose type of pattern - Parallel Line, Creeping Line, Expanding Square-

  13. Press enter to select the CSP

  14. Use small and large knobs to select User Waypoint #4 (CSP) and then press enter

  15. Large knbo selects spacing or direction. Small knob changes values. Press enter twice when all done.

  16. Highlighted PAT indicates search pattern activated

  17. Displaying Grid Squares Select MAP, use the large knob to select the setup page, use the small knob to select the SAR Map page

  18. Displaying Grid Squares Now push the SEL button to select the page for modification Now use the large and small knobs to select the function for change

  19. Displaying Grid Squares Important. You need to select the Miami sectional in order to get grid lines for SW Florida! Use the large knob to select Position Use the small knob to scroll through US sectionals

  20. Displaying Grid Squares After selecting the appropriate sectional, push ENTER The GX50 is now setup to display grids. Return to the graphics display

  21. Grid Display Alternatives • Off • Grid 1 • Grid lines, no Grid Number • Grid 2 • Grid Lines, Grid Number • Grid 3 • Grid Lines, Grid number, Quarter Grid Lines • Grid 4 • Grid lines, Grid numbers, Quarter Grid lines, Quarter Grid Letters

  22. Grid Display #1 Push button once to select GRID 1 Old-style grids are shown; 15 minutes x 15 minutes

  23. Grid Display #2 Old-type grid number is now displayed

  24. Grid Display #3 Quarter grids now shown. 7 ½ minutes x 7 ½ minutes

  25. Grid Display #4 Quarter Grid Lines show in GRD #4 display

  26. Grid + Pattern 10 nm scale Grid 77C Parallel search pattern with grid details shown

  27. Grid + Pattern next waypoint track distance to go to next waypoint 5 mile scale aircraft locations grid lines

  28. Marking a Position of Interest Press the MRK key

  29. Marking a Position of Interest Display comes up with next sequential SAR identifier Records present latitude and longitude

  30. Flying the Mission • Set up the GX50 for SAR while still on the ground! • Once airborne, use the MAP display to fly to the CSP • Follow the pattern on the display • Use the grid square outlines to make sure you stay within the assigned grid

  31. In Summary • The GXS50 has built-in SAR patterns • It is easy to setup • The GX50 gives a picture that shows how to fly the pattern chosen • Grid squares can be displayed • Turns are shown • Set up the GX50 while still on the ground

  32. PracticePracticePractice

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