GTX 345 Transponder &
ICAO IFR Filing
Charlotte County Composite Squadron
FL-051
21 Feb 2017
Maj Dick Morrell, Lt Tom Britton
N922CP C-172S GTN GPS Cockpit
KLN 94 NON WAAS GPS Replaced with
Garmin GTN 625 WAAS Touch Screen
Bendix King TN76 MODE C
Replaced with
Garmin GTX 345 MODE S
Transponder
Overview
• Transponder, Radar and ADSB Background
• GTX 345 MODE S Transponder
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• Review of Domestic IFR Filing
• Changes with NEW ICAO IFR Filing
• Setting Up Aircraft in Foreflight for ICAO Filing.
• Submitting ICAO Flight Plans
Overview
• Transponder, Radar and ADSB Background
• GTX 345 MODE S Transponder
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• Review of Domestic IFR Filing
• Changes with NEW ICAO IFR Filing
• Setting Up Aircraft in Foreflight for ICAO Filing.
• Submitting ICAO Flight Plans
• Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)
• ADS-B is transforming all segments of aviation. Real-time precision, shared situational awareness, advanced applications for pilots and controllers.
• Real-time ADS-B is used now for air traffic control
• General aviation is safer with ADS-B traffic, weather, and flight-information services
• ADS-B improves safety and efficiency in the air and on runways, reduces costs, and lessens harmful effects on the environment.
ADS-B NextGen
OLD MODE C Versus NEW MODE S Transponder
What is a Mode C Transponder.
Refers to aircraft equipped with an altitude encoder and
altimeter. With Mode C, ATC will actually see the flight level
altitude on their radar screen if the transponder is operating
in the Mode C or "ALT" (altitude) Mode.
What is a Mode S Transponder?
Upon interrogation, Mode S transponders transmit
information about the aircraft to the SSR (Secondary
Surveillance Radar) system, to TCAS receivers on board
aircraft and to the ADS-B SSR system. This information
includes the call sign of the aircraft and/or the transponder's
permanent ICAO 24-bit address in the form of a hex code.
And We Care Because???
Secondary surveillance radar (SSR) is a radar system used
in air traffic control (ATC), that not only detects and measures
the position of aircraft i.e. bearing, but also requests additional
information from the aircraft itself such as its identity and
altitude.
Unlike primary radar systems that
measure the bearing of targets using the
detected reflections of radio signals, SSR
relies on targets equipped with a
radar transponder, that replies to each
interrogation signal by transmitting a
response containing encoded data.
Overview
• Transponder, Radar and ADSB Background
• GTX 345 MODE S Transponder
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• Review of Domestic IFR Filing
• Changes with NEW ICAO IFR Filing
• Setting Up Aircraft in Foreflight for ICAO Filing.
• Submitting ICAO Flight Plans
Garmin GTX 345Transponder
All-in-one Transponder Solution for ADS-B “Out” and “In”1090
MHz ADS-B “Out” enables aircraft to operate at any altitude, in
any airspace around the globe
Combines Mode S Extended Squitter (ES) transponder and
optional WAAS/GPS position source in a single unit
Provides access to dual-link ADS-B “In” traffic and
subscription-free weather on compatible displays
Garmin GTX 345Transponder
Wirelessly stream weather, traffic, GPS position and backup
attitude via Connext™ link to Garmin Pilot™ and ForeFlight
Mobile apps as well as the aera® 795/796 or 660 portables
Easy replacement for existing transponder, with common
1.65-inch tall form factor
Garmin GTX 345Transponder
The addition of 1090 MHz ADS-B “Out” transmission
capability (using precise GPS-referenced positioning
information) enables the transponder to automatically output
the more accurate, more dynamic traffic surveillance data that
the NextGen airspace system requires. Plus, available ADS-B
“In” reception unlocks even more capabilities for pilots,
enabling them to display ADS-B traffic, weather and more on
our GTN 625 GPS Map Screen.
Overview
• Transponder, Radar and ADSB Background
• GTX 345 MODE S Transponder
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• Review of Domestic IFR Filing
• Changes with NEW ICAO IFR Filing
• Setting Up Aircraft in Foreflight for ICAO Filing.
• Submitting ICAO Flight Plans
GTN 625 Home Screens
Remember for
Traffic , Terrain,
and Weather,
there are other
dedicated Pages
you can easily
select when
needed.
Traffic
TerrainWeather
GTN & GTX System
IntegrationGTX 345 Transponder
provides ADSB IN and
OUT Connection to
both the GTN GPS and
compatible Bluetooth
Devices & Applications
GTN 625 System Info
The GTN (Really the new GTX Transponder) Will
connect to Foreflight or Garmin Pilot Via Bluetooth using
Connext Setup in the Bottom Page of System Options.
GTN & GTX System
Integration
For GTN Touch
Transponder
Code to change
Code, Mode, Ident,
Or go to VFR
For GTX Touch
numbers or keys to
change Code,
Mode, Ident,
Or go to VFR
Overview
• Transponder, Radar and ADSB Background
• GTX 345 MODE S Transponder
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• Review of Domestic IFR Filing
• Changes with NEW ICAO IFR Filing
• Setting Up Aircraft in Foreflight for ICAO Filing.
• Submitting ICAO Flight Plans
Overview
• Transponder, Radar and ADSB Background
• GTX 345 MODE S Transponder
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• Review of Domestic IFR Filing
• Changes with NEW ICAO IFR Filing
• Setting Up Aircraft in Foreflight for ICAO Filing.
• Submitting ICAO Flight Plans
Overview
• Transponder, Radar and ADSB Background
• GTX 345 MODE S Transponder
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• Review of Domestic IFR Filing
• Changes with NEW ICAO IFR Filing
• Setting Up Aircraft in Foreflight for ICAO Filing.
• Submitting ICAO Flight Plans
• Must have Bluetooth Connection
• Must have Flight Application purchased and Loaded (Garmin GPS Pilot on almost any Tablet or Foreflight - on I-Pad only)
• Must have Traffic Selected and Weather (NEXRAD)
• Only one way Communication to the Tablet
GTN (GTX) Interface with Foreflight APP
• GTN 625 Screens
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• GTN (GTX) Interface with Foreflight APP
• Garmin GTN I-pad and PC Trainers
• N922CP Proposed Training Approach
GTN 650 Simulator for I-Pad If you have an I-Pad,
Download the FREE Garmin GTN Trainer.
On start up, It will probably default to the larger
GTN750. After Installation, Just go to your I-
PAD Settings, and scroll down till you find the GTN Trainer
Icon and click on it. On DEVICE SETTINGS or the Right
side, click on "Change Device" and select GTN 650.
GTN 620 PC Trainer Software for Windows: If you
have a Windows Computer, download the FREE GTN GDU
620 PC Trainer Software Version 6.21.1. Here is the Link:http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=9256
GTN I-PAD and PC
Trainers
GTN Documents &
Manuals
GTN Series
Cockpit
Reference
Guide
GTN Series
Pilot Guide
GTX Series
Pilots Guide
GTN CAP Training
MaterialGo to MY OPS QUALS
in CAP E-Services
Select Training
Material then GTN 650
Training Course
Download training
Presentations and GTN
Reference Guides
GTN CAP Training
Material
If you can Download
the instructor Versions,
they come with great
Speaker Notes
For our GTN 625
version, you can
ignore the portions
that deal with COMM
and NAV functions
that are part of the
GTN 650.
GTN Garmin Training
Videos
For many of us
Watching Instructional
Videos are the best way
to learn.
Garmin has several
Excellent and SHORT
Videos on their
Website at
http://www8.garmin.c
om/learningcenter/in-
the-air/gtn/
• GTN 625 Screens
• GTN & GTX System Integration
• TDFM 136 CAP Radio Overview
• KAP 150 Autopilot Overview
• Garmin GTN I-pad and PC Trainers
• N922CP Proposed Training Approach
GTN Training Approach
Here is my Recommendation (Times will vary depending on
Individual Familiarization with Equipment/Procedures- you can get VERY Familiar
on your own with Simulators/Training Software/Manuals/Videos, Etc)
• One Hour with a CAP instructor on either GTN Trainer on
either an I-Pad or Computer PC Trainer
• One Hour with a CAP Instructor in the Cockpit punching
buttons
• One Hour Flight with a CAP Instructor or Safety Pilot working
Systems (GPS/I-Pad/AutoPilot in SAR Patterns or IFR
Approaches
Final Thoughts
• This MAY all seems like Massive OVERKILL, but the Buzzards do not show up on the ADSB Traffic Page!
• A complete understanding of Operations and shortcuts reduces Aircrew Heads Down time!
• Someone is always Flying the Aircraft and Someone is always looking out to “See and Avoid”!
• If you can’t find the process in the Air – STOPand come back and put time on the Simulator!