Garmin GNS 530/430 Sample Training Syllabus and Flight Lessons190-00334-00 Rev. AFLIGHT ORIENTATION13Lesson 1: GNS 530/430 Introduction - Cross-Country FlightStudent: Date:Objective To develop the student’s ability to use the key features in the GNS 530/430 in anIFR environment.Elements a Planning and use of ATIS and other airport/weather informationa Unit page/screen navigationa Communications operationa Flight plan entry and manipulationa Approach selection and operationa Audio panel operationSchedule a Pre-flight briefing and review of student’s preparations – 30 mina Student practice – duration of flight (approximately 1 hr)a Post-flight critique – 30 mina Assignment for further student review – 5 minEquipment a Airplanea POH/AFM (GNS 530/430 Pilot’s Guide)a Charts appropriate to flighta Headseta Note-taking materialsInstructor’s actions Preflighta Explain objectivea Assign route of flighta Describe typical operation flowa Describe common errorsIn-flighta Coach student performancePost-flighta CritiqueStudent’s actions a Ask questions regarding objective, elements and common errorsa Perform operations as directeda Post-flight – ask pertinent questionsCompletion standards Student should exhibit knowledge of the proper methods for data entry,communication/navigation frequency selection, flight plan entry, in-flight routingchanges, approach selection and activation, indicator annunciation and flightdata display configuration for the various phases of IFR flight.Possible errors to watch for a Not using the “enter” button to select stand-by frequencies.a Failure to use both COM radios (dual installations)a Loading but not activating an approacha Improper CDI output selection in GNS 530/430 (GPS when should beVLOC and vice versa)a Use of Direct-To navigation when Flight Plan is more appropriate for longroute clearances