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automatically inserting waypoints. In test mode, I could see all of the changes taking place. Watching your FMS reprogram itself to a new routing while you sit idle is eerie. Perhaps this is one reason Garmin names the combination of ESP and Auto- land – Autonomi.
ATC, Tower, emergency, and CTAF frequencies are automatically tuned as needed, and the emergency status and flight progress are transmitted. Since this is an emergency, it acti- vates 7700 on the transponder and simultaneously transmits on 121.5.
In addition to its automatic fre- quency selection and transmission, the EAL will inform the passengers through the MFD messages, intercom and speakers about the process and the next steps – including preparing to land. Within 12 miles of the desti- nation, it tunes COM1 to either Tower or UNICOM/CTAF and transmits a message. All messages include the registration, position, and status of the flight. If you have the Iridium
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satellite transceiver, it also sends a text with the information.
I kept my arms folded, and while I knew that Aaron and his colleagues had performed this same action fre- quently in the Garmin test bed, it was a bit strange to watch.
We were now on final at Appleton (KATW) using the RNAV RWY 20 LPV approach. As we approached the
FAF, the gear and flaps were up. The flaps were lowered to full deflection at the FAF, and the landing gear was extended. Our landing lights had al- ready been activated with the initial steps of EAL. As with earlier mes- sages, the system notified everyone of the time to landing, counting down.
We had a slight crosswind from the left, enough to require a crab. Flying
Paul Bowen
http://AEApilotsguide.net
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