GNS 480 Features

• High resolution, 3.8" diagonal VGA (320x240 pixel) color AMLCD display
• Sunlight readable, 256 colors
• TSO-C146a authorized for primary navigation
  (TSO Authorization prior to product shipping)
• 5 Hz position and display update rate
• Airway depiction and navigation
• Easy loading of airways into flight plan
• 50 flight plans with 150 legs
• Procedural information provided for all DPs, STARs and approaches
• Nav guidance for ARINC 424 procedural leg types
• Nav guidance on all procedure turns and holding patterns
• Voice messaging and audio alerting
• Dedicated nearest search
• Count up and count down timers
• Remote transponder control
• Map panning functions
• 4 map displays, user configurable
• Auto scaling of map
• Map scales from 0.25 to 300 nautical miles
• Multiple checklists
• Airspace alerts
• Jeppesen database with pilot revision service
• Back-lit switches and knobs
• Front panel-accessible data card
• Line select keys for flexible programming
• Infrared wireless communication with a PDA
• VHF Nav engine for VOR/LOC/GS navigation
• Dual station tracking Nav receiver
• VHF Com with 760 channels and 8 watts transmit power
• Standby frequency monitor
• Flexible I/O support for RS232, RS422, ARINC 429
• 11-36 VDC Power Capability
• Internal cooling fans

A new split screen feature for the MX20 has also been added to allow side-by-side displays of any two MX20 charting functions. Terrain mapping on one side and VFR sectionals on the other , Weather Radar depictions with an IFR en route chart, an Approach Chart with Custom Map, any combination can be viewed side-by-side. In addition, a new vertical profile image can be viewed at any time on the MX20. Pilots can view terrain peaks and obstructions relative to the current flight level along the entire route of flight. Conflicts are easily seen and avoided for the ultimate in terrain awareness. The GNS-480 and MX20 are powerful additions to any panel.
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