Garmin Flight Deck 100 User Manual
190-00728-04 Rev. A
Embraer Prodigy
®
Flight Deck 100 Pilot’s Guide
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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
RADAR ALTIMETER
When the radar height (the aircraft altitude above ground level detected by the radar altimeter) is between
zero and 2500 feet, the current value is displayed in green above the selected course box (Figure 2-43). Display
of radar height becomes more sensitive as the height above ground decreases (Table 2-4).
of radar height becomes more sensitive as the height above ground decreases (Table 2-4).
Figure 2-43 Current Radar Height
Radar Altimeter
Radar Height Range
Shown to Nearest
0 to 200 feet
5 feet
200 to 1500 feet
10 feet
1500 to 2500 feet
50 feet
Table 2-4 Radar Altimeter Sensitivity
When the radar altimeter is selected as the altitude source for the minimum descent altitude/decision height
alerting function (Figure 2-44), the color of the radar height readout changes from green to yellow upon descent
to or below this altitude (Figure 2-45). Refer to the Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting
discussion in this section for more information about this function.
to or below this altitude (Figure 2-45). Refer to the Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting
discussion in this section for more information about this function.
Figure 2-44 RAD ALT Setting
(Timer/References Window)
Figure 2-45 RA as Altitude Source for MDA/DH