Garmin GTN 650/650Xi: A Pilot-Friendly Manual

Overview
Using the GTN 650 Physical Controls (a.k.a. “Real Buttons and Knobs”)
	Switch control between the com and nav radio
	Adjust the volume of the active com radio
	Adjust the com squelch
	Tune a STBY com frequency with the knobs
	Swap the STBY com frequency to the active window
	Quickly tune the emergency frequency 121.5
	Adjust the volume of the nav radio
	Listen to the Morse Code identifier for a VOR or localizer
	Tune a STBY nav frequency with the knobs
	Swap the STBY nav frequency to the active window
	Return to the Home page from any page
	Return to the Default Navigation page from any page
	Navigate direct-to any waypoint with the buttons and knobs only
Using the Touch-Screen Controls
	General tips for the alpha-numeric keypad (on-screen keys)
Tuning Com and Nav Frequencies
	Tune a STBY com frequency
	Monitor both the active and STBY frequencies
	Find a com frequency
	Add a frequency to the User list
	Delete a User frequency
	Tune a STBY nav frequency
	Swap active and STBY com or nav frequencies
	Find a nav frequency
	Set a transponder code
	Check the status screens on startup
	Check the system status after startup
	Check the GPS status
Navigating Direct-To Anywhere
	Navigate from the present position direct-to a new waypoint
	Navigate direct-to a waypoint in the current flight plan
	Navigate direct-to a nearby airport
	Find a waypoint identifier you don’t know
	Navigate direct-to a map waypoint
	Navigate direct-to a waypoint on a specific course
Using a Flight Plan to Navigate
	Create a new flight plan and save it in the catalog
	Activate a stored flight plan
	Show the active flight plan
	Delete the active flight plan
	Invert the active flight plan
	Invert and activate a stored flight plan
	Preview a stored flight plan
	Delete a stored flight plan
	Add a waypoint to the active flight plan
	Remove a waypoint from the active flight plan
	Activate a leg in the active flight plan
	Graphically edit the active flight plan
	Load an airway
	Collapse the waypoints in airways
	Expand collapsed airways
	Remove an airway
Using OBS Mode
	Set a course with OBS mode and an external HSI
	Suspend automatic waypoint sequencing
	Resume automatic waypoint sequencing
Using User Waypoints
	Create a User waypoint
Adding IFR Procedures (DP, SID, STAR, IAP)
	Add a departure procedure to the active flight plan
	Activate a departure procedure
	Delete a departure procedure from the active flight plan
	Add an arrival procedure to the active flight plan
	Delete an arrival procedure
Loading and Activating Approaches
	Load an instrument approach
	Delete an approach from the flight plan
	Change to a different approach to the same airport
	Activate a leg of an approach
	Proceed direct-to an intermediate fix
	Types of RNAV approaches supported by the GTN
	Specifics for ILS, LOC, and VOR approaches
	Switch the CDI source sent to an external CDI
	Fly the published missed approach procedure
Flying Visual (VFR) Approaches
	Load and activate a visual approach
	Customize when the Visual button appears
Flying Holds
	Fly a charted hold in a procedure
	Delete a hold (or course reversal) in a procedure
	Activate a leg from a charted hold to the next waypoint
	Create a hold at a waypoint in the active flight plan
	Leave a hold and resume waypoint sequencing
	Leave a hold and proceed direct-to a flight plan waypoint
	Fly a published missed approach hold
	Leave the missed approach hold
Flying DME Arcs and Radius-to-Fix (RF) Legs
	Fly a DME arc in a published procedure
	Fly an RF leg that is part of a published procedure
Using Vertical Navigation (VNAV) and Along-Track Offsets
	Enable VNAV guidance
	Disable VNAV guidance
	Set up a VNAV altitude constraint (crossing restriction)
	Modify an altitude constraint
	Remove a VNAV altitude constraint (crossing restriction)
	View or adjust the current VNAV profile or Flight Path Angle
	Change the default Flight Path Angle
	Create a parallel track
	Cancel a parallel track
	Use VNAV while flying approaches
	Key points for using VNAV
Other GTN Features and Customization
	Display the Home page and select a feature
	Customize the Map page
	Quickly control detail shown on the map (declutter)
	Configure the orientation and zoom levels on the map
	Customize the User fields on the Map page
	Customize the User fields on the Default Navigation page
	Adjust traffic options
	Adjust terrain options
	Adjust weather display and options
	View nearest airports, intersections, VORs, and more
	Find waypoint information
	Use optional services
Using the GTN Utilities
	View the Utilities page
VNAV and VCALC Options
	Use VCALC instead of VNAV
	View trip planning information
	View fuel planning information
	Use the DALT/TAS/Winds calculator
	Check RAIM
	Set a generic timer to count up or down
	Set a Trip Timer
	Set a Departure Time clock
	Create or edit a scheduled message
	Use the Clean Screen utility
Configuring the GTN
	Check the GTN system status
	Check the GPS status and position accuracy
	Check the status of external devices connected to the GTN
	Configure the CDI scale, date/time format, keyboard type, and other settings
	Configure airspace and waypoint arrival alerts
	Change the default units
	Change system audio volume
	Adjust the GTN backlight level