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Functions and Features
nated and a message will be displayed indicating "Warnings Inhibited".
The terrain display, if installed, remains operational.
The purpose of the "Terrain Inhibit" switch is to allow aircraft to operate
without nuisance or unwanted warnings at airports that are not in the
system database. Examples might be private airports or those with run-
ways shorter than 2000 feet. Additionally, there may be some "VFR-
only" airports where unique terrain features are in close proximity to the
runway, and the "Terrain Inhibit" may be used when operating in good
VFR conditions. The "Terrain Inhibit" switch should be NOT engaged for
normal operations.
TERRAIN AWARENESS DISPLAY
The KGP 560/860 GA-EGPWS can be interfaced to numerous types of
cockpit displays. Graphical display of GA-EGPWS terrain and obstacle
data is the most important enhancement to Situational Awareness. This
is especially true for lower performance aircraft. In addition to showing
terrain ahead of the aircraft, (depending on configuration settings and
display types) the system can show Geometric Altitude (MSL/GSL),
Magnetic Heading or Track. The color and intensity of the terrain dis-
played instantly alerts the pilot to areas of dangerous terrain and con-
versely to areas of less precipitous terrain. Range of the Terrain Display
is selectable by the pilot from 1 nm to 320 nm, again, depending upon
the display type installed in the aircraft.
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Rev 5 Jul/2004
KGP 560/860 Pilot's Guide
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