1 GPS Tips and Tricks Presented by Jim Pitman

2 Schedule 9:15GPS Basics 9:15GPS Basics 9:50Andrew Eagleton – Phoenix PD 9:50Andrew Eagleton – Phoenix PD 10:00Short Break – Sign Wings Cards 10:00Short Break – Sign Wings Cards 10:10Interactive Demos 10:10Interactive Demos 10:40Using GPS in the Real World 10:40Using GPS in the Real World 11:00Closing Remarks - UBS 11:00Closing Remarks - UBS

3 Overview Develop a good understanding of how to use your particular GPS unit Develop a good understanding of how to use your particular GPS unit Before learning the specific functions, there are several basic GPS concepts that are important to understand Before learning the specific functions, there are several basic GPS concepts that are important to understand After learning the basics, you can focus on the details that will be important to the type of flying you are doing After learning the basics, you can focus on the details that will be important to the type of flying you are doing

4 How It Works GPS is one type of area navigation (RNAV) GPS is one type of area navigation (RNAV) GPS uses time/speed calculations to determine distance from several satellites GPS uses time/speed calculations to determine distance from several satellites Because the GPS unit knows precisely where it is and where it was, it is able to calculate where it is going to be Because the GPS unit knows precisely where it is and where it was, it is able to calculate where it is going to be

5 Terminology

6 Accuracy SA = Selective Availability

7 The Fancy Stuff The internal database allows the GPS unit to perform basic calculations that provide a wealth of information and features, including: The internal database allows the GPS unit to perform basic calculations that provide a wealth of information and features, including: Ground speedGround speed Current and desired ground tracksCurrent and desired ground tracks Time, speed, and distance to any waypointTime, speed, and distance to any waypoint ETE, ETAETE, ETA Nearest airport, NAV aid, intersection, SUA, ARTCC, FSSNearest airport, NAV aid, intersection, SUA, ARTCC, FSS Ability to create and store flight plansAbility to create and store flight plans And much more!And much more!

8 Limitations Not available everywhere Not available everywhere Not available all the time Not available all the time Check GPS NOTAMS Check GPS NOTAMS

9 Distance Information

10 Autosequencing TO-FROM navigation TO-FROM navigation TO-TO navigation TO-TO navigation When you want autosequencing When you want autosequencing When you don’t want autosequencing When you don’t want autosequencing

11 Degrees vs. Distance

12 CDI sensitivity Enroute = 5 NM Terminal = 1 NM Approach = 0.3 NM

13 Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring ( RAIM) There are generally two types of RAIM messages: There are generally two types of RAIM messages: 1. Not enough satellites available to provide RAIM 2. A potential error that exceeds the limit for the current phase of flight Perform RAIM predictions Perform RAIM predictions

14 Baro-Aiding Requires pilot to set the current altimeter setting in the GPS unit Requires pilot to set the current altimeter setting in the GPS unit Allows RAIM without as many satellites in view Allows RAIM without as many satellites in view

15 VFR GPS vs. IFR GPS Handheld units Handheld units Panel mounted units Panel mounted units IFR approaches are simply pre-loaded flight plans that are based on approved instrument approach procedures IFR approaches are simply pre-loaded flight plans that are based on approved instrument approach procedures Requirements for IFR use Requirements for IFR use

16 Phoenix Police Air Support Unit

17 10 Minute Break Be sure to get your Wings card

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23 Live GPS Demos

24 Inflight Considerations Flight Planning Flight Planning Navigating airspace Navigating airspace Situational Awareness Situational Awareness CFIT CFIT

25 GPS Risk Management Find a good mentor who knows your GPS unit Find a good mentor who knows your GPS unit Practice on the ground Practice on the ground Use simulator softwareUse simulator software Ground power unit at aircraftGround power unit at aircraft When flying, don’t fixate on the GPS unit When flying, don’t fixate on the GPS unit Take an extra safety pilot to scan for traffic Take an extra safety pilot to scan for traffic Practice, practice, practice Practice, practice, practice

26 Conclusion Know the basics Know the basics Learn the unit you fly with Learn the unit you fly with Practice makes perfect Practice makes perfect Exercise good risk management Exercise good risk management GPS resources are available online at: GPS resources are available online at:

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