In our January 2002 issue, Mac McClellan mentioned that some pilots equipped with approach-approved GPS navigators don't know how to use them competently and many controllers don't understand the capability of GPS, making more work for themselves and for pilots. John Dittmer's 52-page primer "Garmin GNS 530 for Beginners" clearly explains the basics of the GNS 530. It covers direct-to operations, emergency returns and GPS approaches and addresses the three major functions of the GNS 530: the GPS receiver, communications radio and VOR/ILS receiver, including moving map graphics.
Examples include a trip from Wichita Mid Continent airport in Kansas north to Salina Municipal Airport via STONS Intersection. The task-oriented format guides readers from basic operations to flight plans to the GPS approach and sticks to the easiest method of accomplishing the task. Price is $39.95 plus $6 shipping. Other GPS manuals are available: "King KLN 900" for $34.95; "King KLN 89B/KLN 94" for $39.95 and "Garmin GNS 430" for $39.95. To order, visit www.zdpublishing.com or call 888/310-3134.
