Garmin GPS III Owner's Manual

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In addition to being used to define a GOTO destination, the GPS III Pilot’sGOTO/NRST key can also be used to view detailed information on the nine nearestairports, VORs, NDBs, intersections and user waypoints within 200 miles of your pre-sent position. Information regarding the five nearest FSS (flight service station) andcenter (ARTCC) points of communication, along with associated frequency(s) is avail-able from the Nearest Page, as well. When an airspace alert is provided, the NearestPage will even provide additional detail about the airspace. Nearest information isselected by choosing the appropriate ‘file tab’, based upon the desired information. Thefollowing table lists the file tabs and information available under each tab:Airports nine nearest with identifier, bearing to and distanceVORs nine nearest with identifier, bearing to and distanceNDBs nine nearest with identifier, bearing to and distanceInts nine nearest with identifier, bearing to and distanceUser Wpts nine nearest with name, bearing to and distanceARTCC five nearest with bearing to, distance and frequency(s)FSS five nearest with bearing to, distance, freq(s) and VOR(for duplex operations)Airspaces up to three (depending on number of alerts provided)with type, controlling agency, frequency(s) and floor/ceiling altitude limitsTo view the Nearest Page:1. Press and hold the GOTO/NRST key.2. Select the desired information by highlighting the appropriate tab from the chart above.The Nearest Page organizes thenearest airports, navaids, FSS,center and airspace informa-tion by ‘file tab’ headings.Select the appropriate tab forthe desired information.Nearest airspace informationis available on the NearestPage, once an airspace alerthas been provided.53REFERENCENearest Airports, etc.