Apollo CNX80 Quick Reference Guide

Comm Radio (COM) VOR/ILS Radio (VOR)

Press COM Press VOR
Turn Large Knob to change MHz. Turn Large Knob to change MHz.

Turn Small Knob to change kHz. Turn Small Knob to change kHz.

Press Menu/Enter for Menu items. Press Menu/Enter for Menu items.
Press Signal to view levels. Press Test Log to enter calibration info.
Press Weather to view frequencies. 1. Turn Large and Small knobs
1. Turn LARGE knob to highlight. to modify calibration info.
2. Press <-SBY or <-A-> 2. Press Menu/Enter to save.
Press Audio to view and edit levels. Press ID/TO/FR to view the bearing
Press Save Chnl. TO/From the VOR or Ident.
1. Turn Large and Small knobs Press Audio to view or edit levels.
to choose name & frequency. Press Save Chnl
2. Press Menu/Enter to save. 1. Turn Large and Small knobs
to choose name & frequency.
Press SQ to activate auto squelch. 2. Press Menu/Enter to save.

Press MON to monitor Standby frequency. Press ID to toggle Nav Audio - ID/Voice.

Press RCL to recall (Recent) stored Press MON to monitor Standby frequency.
frequencies.
Turn the Large Knob to select Press RCL to recall (Recent) stored
frequencies. frequencies.
Press User to view list of User Turn the Large Knob to select
created frequencies. frequencies.
Press Emrgncy to insert the Press User to view list of User
Emergency frequency into Standby. created frequencies.
Press <-SBY or <-A->. Press <-SBY (Standby) or <-A-> (Active).

Press <-> to toggle Active & Standby. Press <-> to toggle Active & Standby.

Press COM again to return to previous view. Press VOR again to return to previous view.

Remote Transponder (XPDR)

Press XPDR
Change Ident Press Auto to toggle Auto Activate Mode
1. Turn Large Knob to highlight numbers. (Active or Standby mode when passing the
2. Turn Small Knob to change numbers.
3. Automatically saved after selecting 4th
Trigger Speed.

or
number or press Menu/Enter. Press IDNT to activate Ident mode.
1. Press CRSR knob in. Press STBY to place transponder in
2. Press 0-7 numbers in order desired. Standby.
Press Menu/Enter to view options. Press ON to enable Mode A operation
Press Emrgncy then Menu/Enter to insert
(sends squawk code).
7700 Squawk code. Press ALT to enable Mode C operation
Press VFR to insert 1200 Squawk code.
(sends squawk code and altitude data).
Press XPDR again to return to previous
Press TrgrSpd to select Trigger Speed to
automatically activate transponder when in
view.
Auto Mode.
1. Turn Large and Small knob to edit
speed.
2. Press Menu/Enter to save.
 Setting Up a New Flight Plan Editing a Library Flight Plan

1. Press FN and then the FPL smart key.

Changing Origin, Destination, & Alternate Wpts
1. Press FN and then the FPL smart key.
2. Press the New smart key.
2. Turn the Large knob to highlight the flight plan
to edit.
3. Use the Large and Small knobs to select the
Origin waypoint and then press Menu/Enter.
3. Press the Edit key.
4. Use the Large and Small knobs to select the
4. Turn the Large knob to highlight the flight plan
Destination waypoint and then press
name.
Menu/Enter.
5. Press the Origin or Dest or Alternate Line
5. Resolve any discontinuities. Highlight (green)
Selection keys to alter these waypoints.
the departure waypoint and insert a waypoint
or airway. Continue until route is complete.
6. The flight plan is renamed and shown in the
Library by the new Origin and Destination
6. The flight plan is named and saved in the
waypoints.
Library by the Origin and Destination
waypoints.
7. Press the SAVE smart key to save the flight
plan.
7. Press the Exec smart key to execute the
flight plan and make it the active flight plan. If Inserting a Waypoint or Airway in your
another flight plan was active, press Flight Plan
Menu/Enter to insert your new flight plan as 1. Highlight a waypoint with the Large knob.
the active flight plan.
2. Press the ->Wpt key to insert another waypoint.

Deleting a Waypoint or Airway in your 3. Use the Large and Small knobs to select a
Flight Plan waypoint and then press Menu/Enter. The new
waypoint will be inserted after the highlighted
wpt or en route intersection.
1. Turn the Large knob to highlight the waypoint
or airway you want to delete. 4. If the waypoint is on an airway (such as a VOR),
Airways will be available to insert into your flight
2. Press the CLR key. plan. Press the ->Arwy key. Use the Large and
Small knobs (or Smart keys) to select the
3. Press SAVE to return to the Library. Airway and exit points. Press Menu/Enter.

5. Press the XPND smart key to view all of the

waypoints inserted automatically by inserting the
airway.

Activating a Flight Plan Adding a Procedure to a Flight Plan

1. Press FN and then the PROC smart key.

1. Press FPL to display the Flight Plan list.
2. Press the Appch (Approach), Depart
2. Turn the Large knob to the desired active (Departure), or Arrival key next to the Origin or
flight plan. Destination waypoint.

3. Press Exec. 3. Use the Large and Small (or Smart keys)
knobs to select the procedure. A
representative map will be shown below the
procedure name.

4. Press the Menu/Enter key.

Missed Approach
5. Press the XPND smart key to view the full
Press SUSP to deselect the Suspend state and list of waypoints automatically entered.
allow flight plan sequencing. If the destination Resolve any discontinuities.
waypoint of your flight plan is in the database,
follow the automatic guidance on the unit display. 6. Press the Exec smart key to activate the
flight plan with added procedures.
 Power/ Customizable Graphic Moving Infrared
Volume/ Nav & Info Display Map Display Window
Squelch Line Selection Keys
GPS/WAAS A POLLO CNX80
NAV/COMM Moving Map
Comm Radio COM
O
MAP
D Direct-To
O
Nav Radio D Nearest Wpt Search
VOR
NAV O
NRST
INFO Info
Transponder O
XPDR
INFO
MSG Clear Text
O
CDI CLR
CDI
CDI SEL
Toggles between MENU
ENTER
GPS or Nav
SUSP
OBS FN
FN O O O O Menu/Enter Key
Data Card

Suspend or Cursor and

Resume Wpt Editing Knobs
Photocell Smart Keys Smart Key Labels
Sequencing
for Auto-
Dimming
Airport Symbol Map Page Map Scale

Customizable
Nav Data
(Map Pages 2-4)
Next
Flightplan
Leg

Active
Flightplan
Leg (Magenta)

Turn for Destination

Locations for Origin Next Dest. (Right) Waypoint
Annunciations Waypoint Waypoint to Waypoint

Present Position Map Page (1-4) Track Map Scale

to Active Waypoint
Bearing to Active
Waypoint
Com Radio Window Compass Arc

Nav Radio Window Ownship Symbol

Timer Display
Remote Transponder (when active)
Window
Estimated Time
CDI Window En Route to Active
Waypoint
Flightplan Suspension
Annunciator

Message Ground Smart Key Labels

Annunciator Speed
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2003 by Garmin AT, Inc.

Printed in the U.S.A.
All Rights Reserved
 Moving Map (MAP) Customizing Nav Data
Press MAP 1. Press Map, then turn the Large knob to Map
1. Turn the Large knob to view the map pages. pages 2 - 4.
(1 to 4). The Nav Data area on the left side of
the display can be customized in Map pages 2. Press Menu/Enter, then press the More line
2 - 4. selection key until the Nav Data key is shown.

2. Turn the Small knob to change the map scale. 3. Press Nav Data to toggle the display of the
standard default or your customized Nav Data.
3. Press the Menu/Enter key to show the
available line selection keys for Map mode. 4. Press Sel Data (the Nav Data key must be
Press the line selection key next to the menu highlighted).
item for that choice.
5. You can know customize the Nav Data on the
4. Press the More key to advance to the next list left side of display. Turn the Large knob to
of menu items. Press the Menu/Enter key again move to the item to edit. Turn the Small knob
to make the list go away or just wait for a few to change the item.
seconds.
6. Press Sel Data or Menu/Enter to save your
Menu Items Description changes.
Airports, VORs, Solid reversed means ident,
NDBs, and symbol are displayed. A
Intersections, bold outline means only symbol
User Wpts, Lo is displayed. A thin outline
and Hi Airways means item not displayed.
Panning (PAN)
Airspace Solid reversed means airspace
outline and sector lines are 1. Press FN and then the PAN smart key or
shown. A bold outline means press the MAP key and then press the CRSR
airspace outline only displayed. button on the Small knob.
A thin outline means airspaces
are not displayed. 2. Your present position is in the center of the
display. You can move the white crosshair
Flight Plan Map pages 2-4. Toggles display with the Large and Small knobs. The
of flight plan route line. Lat/Lon, range, and bearing from your present
position to the crosshair is shown at the
Declutter Toggles display of labels and icons bottom of the display. A green line is drawn
on/off at higher zoom levels. from your present position to the crosshair
location.

Checklists 3. Turn the Large knob to move the crosshair

North/South.
1. Press the FN key and then the CHK smart key.
4. Turn the Small knob to move the crosshair
East/West.
2. Press NEW. Press the CRSR knob in and then
use the Large and Small knobs to name the list
5. Press the Range line selection key and then
and then press Menu/Enter.
turn the Small knob to change the map scale.
Press Range again to return to crosshair
3. Press EDIT.
control.
4. Turn the Large knob to advance. Turn the Small
6a. When the crosshair is near a waypoint, the
knob to select items. You may also press the
waypoint will turn green. Press INFO to view
CRSR knob and create your own.
information about that waypoint.
Or
5. Press Menu/Enter when finished editing.
6b. Press D-> to fly Direct-To that waypoint.

Creating a User Waypoint in Pan Mode

1. Press the MRK line selection key.

2. Use the Large and Small knobs to enter

information about the new User waypoint.

3. Press Menu/Enter to save the User waypoint.

 Navigating a Holding Pattern Direct-To - Intercept Course From Wpt
Holding Pattern is in the database The Course From operation allows you to
If the holding pattern is in the database for the navigate from a waypoint on a selected
destination waypoint of your flight plan, course. When the Course From operation is
follow the automatic guidance on the unit display. executed, the CDI will indicate FROM and the
flightplan will go into suspend mode (SUSP);
Holding Pattern Inserted While On Route it will not automatically sequence the
flightplan waypoints.The airplane will track
1. Press DIRECT-TO (D->). outbound on the selected radial until instructed
2. Turn the Large knob to highlight the desired otherwise.
waypoint to perform the holding pattern.
3. Press the Hold key. 1. Press Direct-To. Select a new waypoint,
4. Use the Large and Small knobs to select if desired, with the Large and Small knobs.
Right or Left turn, Course, and hold leg time
or length. 2. Press CrsFr. (you may have to press More
5. Press Menu/Enter. first)
6. When you reach the holding pattern, flight plan
sequencing is suspended (SUSP will appear) 3. Change the course bearing, if desired.
automatically. Roll steering guidance is Turn the Large knob to change the 10’s
available. value. Turn the Small knob to change the
7. Press SUSP to exit the hold pattern and to 1’s value.
return to the flight plan, or press D-> or FlyLeg
to exit holding pattern. 4. Press Menu/Enter .

Direct-To - Intercept Course To Wpt Direct-To - OBS

Course To operation allows you to add an intercept When the OBS mode is active, use the CDI/HSI
course to the selected waypoint. Upon reaching control to set an intercept course to any
the selected waypoint, the flightplan will sequence waypoint as you would with a radial for a VOR.
to the next waypoint in the flightplan normally.
1. Press Direct-To. Select a new waypoint, if
1. Press Direct-To. desired, with the Large and Small knobs,
otherwise the destination waypoint is used.
a. Press WPTS and turn the Large knob to
select a waypoint in your flight plan. 2. Press OBS. Now use the external CDI/HSI
resolver to control the selected course.
or
b. Press DB and select a new waypoint, if Direct-To - FlyLeg
desired, with the Large and Small knobs.
With the FlyLeg Menu selection you can
2. Press CrsTo (you may have to press More activate a particular leg of your flight plan. If
first). you have picked an invalid leg a message will
appear to warn you.
3. Change the course bearing, if desired. Use the
Large and Small knobs to change the course 1. Press Direct-To. Press the WPTS smart key
value. if necessary.
4. Press Menu/Enter . 2. Select the desired leg of your flight plan with
the Large knob.
3. Press the FlyLeg key to activate the
Navigating a Pilot Nav Leg selected leg.
1. Some routes may require manual navigation by Messages (MSG)
the pilot between waypoints. These points will
be noted in the Flight Plan page as “Pilot Nav.” 1. Press FN and then the MSG smart key.
2. Active guidance is not provided to the pilot. 2. Turn the Large knob or press the New or Old
Follow procedural directions. smart keys to switch between Old or New
messages.
3. Once the Pilot Nav Leg is completed, press the
SUSP key to sequence to the next leg in your 3. Turn the Small knob to view the available
flight plan. messages.
 User Waypoints (USER) System Mode
Creating a User Waypoint in User Mode Press the FN key and then the SYS smart key to
1. Press FN and then the User smart key. reach the System Mode.

2. Use the Large and Small knobs to enter Press the GPS, VERS, or CNFG smart keys.
information about the new User waypoint.
GPS
3. Press Menu/Enter to save the User waypoint.
GPS/WAAS status, GPS Time, satellites
Searching for a User Waypoint in User Mode available with overhead view, and signal strength
1. Press FN and then the User smart key. of available satellites are shown.

2. Press the Search key. VERS (Software Versions)

Unit serial number and software versions are
3. Press the CRSR button on the Small knob to
shown. This information should be noted before
highlight the User waypoint name and then
calling Customer Service.
turn the Small knob to search through the list
of User waypoints.
CNFG (User Configuration)
Editing a User Waypoint in User Mode The User Configuration function allows you to
1. Press FN and then the User smart key. set values for your particular aircraft.
2. Press the Edit key. 1. Turn the Large knob to highlight the value.
3. Use the Large and Small knobs to enter 2. Press the CRSR knob in and then turn the
information about the new User waypoint. Small knob to change the value.
4. Press Menu/Enter to save the User waypoint. 3. Press the Menu/Enter key to save the value.
Deleting a User Waypoint in User Mode
1. Press FN and then the User smart key.
Nearest Waypoint Search (NRST)
2. Search for the User waypoint you want to
delete as described above. 1. Press NRST.

4. Press CLR to delete the displayed User 2. Press the Line Selection key on the right side
waypoint. of the display to select waypoint type.

3. Turn the Large knob to view nearby waypoints.

Direct-To A Waypoint Not In Your Flight Plan
4. Use next steps below to:
1. Press DIRECT-TO (D->).
Find Nearest Frequency
2. Press the DB smart key. 1. Frequency is listed with waypoint info.

2. Use Large & Small knobs to select waypoint 2. Press <SBY to insert displayed waypoint
ident or name. frequency into Standby frequency position or
<-A-> to insert into the Active position.
4. Press Dest and Menu/Enter. Now, fly direct to
the selected waypoint. Fly Direct to Nearest Waypoint
5. To set an approach, press PROC then Appch. 1. Highlight (green) desired waypoint with the
Large knob.
6. Use the Large and Small knobs to select the
approach and press Menu/Enter. Now press 2. Press D-> then press the Direct line
EXEC and Menu/Enter. selection key or press Dest to make the
waypoint your new destination.
Direct-To A Waypoint In Your Flight Plan
1. Press DIRECT-TO.
Find Info on Nearest Waypoint
1. Highlight (green) desired waypoint with the
2. Press the WPTS smart key. Large knob.

2. Use Large knobs to select the waypoint in the 2. Press INFO, then press the desired line
flight plan. selection keys for more info.

4. Press Direct. The CNX80 will navigate direct to 3. Press INFO again to return to the previous
the selected waypoint. view.