Most CAP aircraft have an Apollo GX55 GPS. This is model GPS has built in SAR functions that I believe may be lacking in the GPS's that CAP is installing in its new aircraft. How do the new KLN94 GPS's (which I am not familiar with) compare to the older GX55? Will they guide you through a parallel line, creeping line or expanding square search using the US Sectional grid system like a GX55 will?
Hmm... I'm not sure if those new models lack the SAR screen. Hopefully someone else here with more airframe experience could answer that.
However, I will say that I think it would be incredibly silly of CAP to install the GPS units that do not have the SAR functions. They are incredibly useful.
I think it would be great for the added safety value of O-rides. How much does one cost? Maybe I'll purchase one and donate it to CAP
Revival.
Anyone have experience with the KLN 94 GPS ? Does it have the aforementioned SAR functions built into it ? Anyone got any good reference sheets for it ? This is the GPS in one of my groups a/c that I need to familiarize myself with.
Thanks!
Quote from: VETTE277 on June 06, 2010, 11:16:33 AM
... Anyone got any good reference sheets for it ? ...
Bendix-King pilot guide at https://www.bendixking.com/servlet/com.honeywell.aes.utility.PDFDownLoadServlet?FileName=/TechPubs/repository/006-18207-0000_2.pdf
Only two references to search - neither applicable to our usage.
Quote from: VETTE277 on June 06, 2010, 11:16:33 AM
Revival.
Anyone have experience with the KLN 94 GPS ? Does it have the aforementioned SAR functions built into it ? Anyone got any good reference sheets for it ? This is the GPS in one of my groups a/c that I need to familiarize myself with.
Thanks!
I fly a CAP aircraft with the KLN 94. It does not have any SAR functions but (if kept updated) is an IFR approved GPS and (in our aircraft is coupled with a great auto pilot). It's pretty straight forward for VFR stuff. There should be a user's quick reference guide and a full blown users manual in the aircraft. If not, P.M. me and I'll see if I can find a .pdf of it for you.
No SAR functions, but there are ways to use the GPS anyway. Fly your grid searches using the current position lat/long data, and plan out your search a little differently. Expanding square can be done the same way, but requires a bit of practice. Creeping line is a little more tricky but can be done using the leg function from airport to airport or user waypoint to user waypoint.