What IFD Enablement Do I Have
To check the enablement's activated on your IFD please use the instructions below. 1. Apply power to the IFD 2. Address the start up pages (Enter/Proceed/Confirm) 3. Press the AUX button 4. Enter the SYS tab 5. On the lower left corner of the screen ensure you are on the STATUS Software page 6. The stat…
FLTA Exclusion Areas
If you experience excessive FLTA alerts during landing then it is likely that the FLTA Exclusion Areas Option is turned off in the IFD5XX/4XX. Let's make sure this is turned on in the USER Options. It's a bit hard to pinpoint in the image but the different shade of yellow is the "exclusion area" where …
I am not receiving FLTA Alerts on my IFD5XX/4XX
I am not receiving FLTA Alerts on my IFD5XX/4XX. 1. Take a look at the Options Enabled on this IFD. Proceed to the AUX> SYS> Status Software Page and ensure the "F500" Option is highlighted Green with White letters. Document his current software version as well. Example Below: 2. Proceed to the AUX> Audio …
Explanation of FLTA (Forward Looking Terrain Alerting)
FLTA alerting is triggered by either a projected imminent impact with terrain or obstacle or reduced terrain and obstacle clearance. Projected imminent impact with terrain occurs when the aircraft flight path is projected to intersect with terrain up to 3.0nm (yellow caution) or up to 1.5nm (red warning) in front of …
