Chelton FlightLogic EFIS – prelim users guide and notes

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Before you fly:

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EFIS Power On/Off:

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The EFIS displays can be turned on or off with the EFIS power switch
(EFIS PWR) located on the Throttle Quad. It is on by default.

Master Caution Sound On/Off:

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Left click on the left control knob or the Primary Flight Display (PFD),
to toggle the master caution voice warnings on or off. Both displays
are on by default.

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Primary Flight Display:
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The PFD shows all primary flight instruments over a forward-looking

view of the outside world.

Indicated Airspeed, V-Speeds, and Speed Trend Indicator

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Indicated airspeed is on the left in both tape and digital formats. The
tape is colored with the range and speed markings of a conventional
airspeed indicator.

Important speeds, like VX, VY, and VA are indicated as well. Best
glide speed, based on gross weight, is shown as a green dot. For
enhanced low speed awareness the tape is colored red below Vso.

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To the left of the airspeed tape is an airspeed trend indicator, which
shows what the speed will be in six seconds.

Altitude and VSI

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Altitude is shown in both digital and tape formats on the right. The
tape is gray above ground altitude and brown below.

To the right of the altitude tape is the VSI. It points up in a climb

and down in a descent. The rate is displayed in 100’s of feet per
minute at the end of a pointer.

Directional Scale and Heading Indicator

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The directional scale extends across the entire top of the display.
The white pointer indicates heading.

Ground Track and Bearing to Waypoint

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Below the directional scale, the green diamond represents GPS
ground track. The magenta star is the beading to the waypoint and
is only shown when there is an active waypoint. If the waypoint is
beyond the directional scale a magenta arrow points to it.

Slip Indicator
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The heading indicator has a white bar below it to indicate slip.

Waterline
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The small winged V is called a waterline and indicates pitch attitude
against the pitch scale just like a conventional attitude indicator.
Unlike a conventional attitude indicator the waterline is not
adjustable. It is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and
may therefore be slightly above the artificial horizon line in level
cruise flight.

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Pitch Scale
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The pitch scale is used to measure pitch above and below the
artificial horizon. The pitch scale is automatically de-cluttered above
and below 10 degrees from the horizon. The pitch scale is drawn at
least 10 degrees above the waterline as pitch increases. The pitch
scale is graduated in 5 degree increments with a major line every 10
degrees. Small tick marks on the major line point to the horizon.

Artificial Horizon
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The artificial horizon is the thin white line extending the width of the
entire display. As with all conventional attitude indicators, the
artificial horizon indicates the aircraft’s altitude extended ahead. It
does not depict the earth’s horizon. Think of it as a zero pitch line.

Bank Angle Scale

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A conventional bank angle scale with marks at 10, 20, 30, 45 and 60
degrees is shown anytime the bank angle exceeds 2.5 degrees. It is
automatically de-cluttered during normal level flight. You may
disable the automatic de-cluttering of the bank angle scale so it is
displayed all the time.

Flight Path Marker

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Moving freely around the PFD is an airplane shaped symbol called the
flight path marker. The flight path marker represents where the
aircraft is going, regardless of attitude or wind.

The flight path marker moves left to right relative to the waterline to
account for the difference between heading and ground track. It will
laterally follow the green diamond on the directional scale. It moves
up and down relative to the artificial horizon line according to
instantaneous VSI. When the flight path marker is above the
horizon, the aircraft is climbing. When it is below the horizon the
aircraft is descending. It is the center of your scan, so the pitch scale
moves with it as a climb/dive reference.

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Ghost Flight Path Marker
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Since the flight path marker moves left and right to account for wind,
occasionally the flight path marker and pitch scale will cage, meaning
it returns to the center of the screen, to avoid cluttering the airspeed
and altitude tapes.

Pitch Limit Indicator

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As part of the systems low speed awareness a pitch limit indicator
shaped like a hat appears above the flight path marker at 20 knots
above the gross weight clean stall speed and moves down towards
the flight path marker as speed decreases.

At 5 knots above the clean stall speed the pitch limit indicator, PLI,
turns red. The PLI is automatically inhibited below 50 feet AGL.

AGL Altitude
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Immediately below the flight path marker is the AGL altitude. It is
shown anytime the aircraft is below 2500 feet AGL. It is based on
GPS altitude minus terrain elevation.

Active Waypoint Symbol

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The active waypoint on the PFD is shown as a magenta hoop with a
radius of 200 feet. If the waypoint is associated with something on
the ground, like a VOR station, a line will extend from the hoop down
to the ground.

GPS/WAAS CDI
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A GPS/WAAS CDI is provided at the bottom of the PFD as a primary
reference for lateral guidance. The course is indicated by the
magenta triangle. The triangle points up for a TO indication and
down for a FROM indication. The triangle turns yellow at full-scale
deflection.

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To the left of the CDI, is the scale which is automatically set to 2
miles en-route and 1 mile in terminal mode. It is also an indication of
RNP value. During an approach the scale gradually decreases to 0.3
miles at the final approach fix, and becomes angular like a localizer
when inside the final approach fix, indicated by ANG, which also
implies RNP 0.3.

To the right of the CDI is the OBS course, followed by an A for

automatic, or an M for manual.

This CDI is always based on GPS.

Active Waypoint Information

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Active waypoint information, including identifier, bearing and distance
is always shown in the lower right corner of the PFD.

MiniMap
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Above the waypoint information is a mini map that shows the
aircraft’s position relative to the active waypoint. It’s scale is set
automatically only to show the active waypoint.

The mini map is only shown with an active waypoint and may be de-
cluttered if desired using the de-clutter menu.

Conventional HSI
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The PFD can display a conventional HIS centered on the flight path
marker. Like a mechanical HSI it can be slaved to the GPS, or either
of two VHF NAV sources.

The selected course is displayed above and to the right of the HSI in
magenta. A white dot on the course needle provides the TO/FROM
indication.

The HSI is shown automatically upon selecting a VHF NAV as the HSI
source.

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It must be shown manually when GPS is selected as the HSI source.

Localizer and Glideslope Needles

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When the HSI source is set to a NAV radio that is receiving a valid
ILS signal, the HSI is replaced with a localizer needle and glideslope
scale that function conventionally, except that the needles turn
yellow at full-scale deflection. Only the localizer is shown for localizer
only approaches.

If the localizer or localizer needle is within ½ dot, the dots are

automatically de-cluttered.

Marker Beacons
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Conventional marker beacon indications are shown above the
GPS/WAAS CDI.

Unusual Attitude Recovery Mode

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The PFD will automatically enter an unusual attitude recovery mode
anytime the pitch exceeds 25 degrees from level. Red chevrons point
toward the horizon.

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Multifunction Display (MFD):
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The MFD can be viewed as a moving map or an electronic HSI and

RMI. It can be configured heading or north in the up position.

Air Data
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The MFD shows air data in the upper left corner, including winds
aloft, crosswind component, wind direction indicator, density altitude,
outside air temperature, true airspeed, and ground speed.

The wind direction arrow is relative to the aircraft symbol in the

center of the screen.

Density altitude is shown in yellow when the temperature is above

standard day conditions.

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Outside air temperature is configured for Celsius.

CWA Flags
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The lower left corner is reserved for caution, warnings, and advisory
flags.

Zulu Time Clock and Mode Annunciations

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A zulu time clock and various mode annunciations are located in the
upper right corner.

Navigation Information and Fuel Totalizer

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Navigation info is shown in the lower right corner with waypoint
identifier and type, bearing, distance and estimated time en-route to
the active waypoint.

Fuel range and endurance is shown below the navigation info for
easy comparison.

Directional Scale
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A directional scale encircles the aircraft symbol and may be shown in
an arc format or as a full compass rose.

Directional scale elements are the same as on the PFD. The white
triangle is heading, the green diamond is ground track, and the
magenta star is the bearing to the active waypoint.

A heading bug set on the PFD will show simultaneously on the MFD
and vice versa.

A dashed green lubber line connects the aircraft symbol to the

ground track symbol to indicate the aircraft’s straight-and level track
over the ground.

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Terrain
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Terrain is displayed in real-time on the moving map. Non-
threatening terrain is shown in green and brown.

Green represents terrain that is within 2,000 feet of the aircraft’s

altitude, while dark brown is within 500 feet of the aircraft’s altitude,
and light brown is at or above the aircraft’s altitude. Black on the
map is terrain more than 2,000 feet below the aircraft’s altitude.
Water is shown in blue and takes precedence over other colors.

You may manually de-clutter the terrain.

Airports, Navigational Aids and Fixes

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Airports, navigational aids, and fixes are displayed on the moving
map and can be used as waypoints. Light blue airports have IFR
procedures associated with them, while magenta airports are VFR
only.

Moving Map Format

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The moving map can be formatted as a centered compass rose or as
an arc.

Range Ring and Range Scale

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Scale representing the distance from the aircraft’s symbol to the
compass rose can be set from 1 mile to 400 miles. Distance to the
range ring, halfway to the compass rose, is indicated in the lower
center of the display.

Traditional HSI
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The moving map may be replaced with a traditional HSI display.

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Buttons and Menus:
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The displays are controlled with 8 buttons, four on each side and two
knobs. When no menus are displayed each button has a specific
function indicated by its label. These are the same for the PFD and
MFD.

Button functions currently supported are:

OBS is used to set a manual GPS or OBS course and to select

the HSI source.

Pressing MENU shows the main menu.

HDG is for setting a heading bug.

The buttons do the same thing on both the PFD and MFD.

When the MENU button is pushed the main menu presents a variety
of options on the screen adjacent to the buttons. Pushing the button
associated with a menu item will activate that menu function.

The BACK menu is always shown in the upper left corner and takes
you back one step when pushed. Use this when you make a
mistake.

The EXIT menu is always shown in the upper right corner. Use this to
immediately clear all menus from the screen preserving the original
values.

Note that the menus do not cover any critical flight information. With
no menus shown on the PFD the right knob sets the altimeter. With
no menus shown on the MFD it sets the scale.

Always remember to push to enter.

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Procedures:
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Setting Altimeter
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To change the altimeter, turn the PFD’s right control knob to enter
the desired setting and push to enter.

Omnibearing Selector Function

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Automatic OBS -- GPS

1. Press the OBS button.
2. Choose HSI: GPS and press AUTO.
3. The OBS will automatically adjust to reflect the current flight
plan segment. Waypoints will automatically be sequenced as
the flight progresses.

Manual OBS -- GPS

1. Press the OBS button.
2. Choose HSI: GPS, then turn the right control knob to set the
desired OBS course, then push to enter.

VOR OBS -- HSI

1. Press the OBS button.
2. Turn the right control knob to the desired OBS course, then
push to enter.

HSI Source Selection

1. Press the OBS button.
2. Press the button adjacent to the desired HSI source. An
asterisk indicates the source selected.

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BUG Functions
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Set the Heading Bug

1. Press the HDG button.
2. Turn control knob to select the desired heading and push.

Press SYNC to instantly set the heading bug on the current

heading.

Turn Heading Bug Off

1. Press the HDG bug.
2. Press the OFF menu button.

Specify a Target Altitude

1. Press the MENU button on the PFD display.
2. Press the BUGS.. menu.
3. TGT ALT.. will be highlighted, push to enter.
4. Turn control knob to select the desired altitude and push to
enter.

Press SYNC to instantly set the target altitude to the current

altitude.

Specify a Minimum Altitude

1. Press the MENU button on the PFD display.
2. Select the BUGS.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight MIN ALT.. then push to
enter.
4. Turn the control knob to select the desired minimum altitude
and push to enter.

Specify a Target Airspeed

1. Press the MENU button on the PFD display.
2. Select the BUGS.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight SPD SEL.., then push to
enter.

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 Press SYNC to instantly set the airspeed bug on the current
airspeed.

Turn Bugs Off

1. Press the MENU button on the PFD display.
2. Select the BUGS.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight TGT ALT.., MIN ALT.., SPD
SEL.., then push to enter.
4. Press the OFF button.

Controlling the Displays

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Show/Hide Terrain (Moving Map)

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the FORMAT.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to select the FNCT DCLTR.. and push to
enter.
4. Turn the control knob to select TERRAIN.
5. Push the control knob to turn on or off. Select DONE and push
to enter when finished.

Show/Hide LAT/LON (Moving Map)

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the FORMAT.. menu.
3. Turn the control to select the FNCT DCLTR.. and push to
enter.
4. Turn the control knob to select LAT/LON.
5. Push the control knob to turn LAT/LON on or off. Select
DONE and push to enter when finished.

Scale the Moving Map

Turn the control knob clockwise to increase scale and

counterclockwise to decrease scale. Map scales available are 1, 2, 3,
10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 400 nautical miles.

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Change Moving Map Format
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Centered or Arc Format

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the FORMAT.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight CENTER or ARC, then push
to enter.

Heading-Up or North-Up Format

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the FORMAT.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight HDG UP or N UP, then push
to enter.

Change Moving Map Function

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the DISPLAY.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight the desired function (MAP or
HSI), then push to enter.

Manual Declutter Navigation Symbology (Moving Map)

1. Press the MENU function.
2. Select the FORMAT.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight SYMB DCLTR.., then push
to enter.
4. Select MANUAL…
5. Turn the control knob to highlight desired elements and push to
enable or disable.
6. Turn the control knob to select DONE and push to enter.

Declutter Display Functions (Moving Map)

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the FORMAT.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight FNCT DCLTR.. then push to
enter.

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 4. Turn the control knob to highlight functions and push to enable
or disable.
5. Turn the control knob to select DONE and push to enter.

Auto Declutter Navigation Symbology (Moving Map)

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the FORMAT.. menu.
3. Turn the control knob to highlight SYMB DCLTR.., then push
to enter.
4. Turn the control knob to highlight AUTO, then push to enter.

Declutter the PFD

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select the DCLTR.. menu. A menu containing BANK SCALE,
MINI MAP, and HSI will be displayed.
3. Turn the right control knob to highlight options and push to
enable or disable the selected item. A check mark indicates
enabled.
4. Select DONE when you are finished.

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