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AREA MAP (5 of 16)

FREEZE RESETSDisplays the Freeze/Reset page which allows you to suspend and restart all or some of the simulated systems, and to reset the aircraft systems to normal operating conditions.
HARD COPYPrints a copy of the page, including any dialogues currently in view, on the hard copy printer.
MAP MODE Displays a pop-up menu which allows the Area Map display mode to be changed. The currently selected display mode is shown on the icon.
The following options are available:
  • ACTIVE AIRPORT
  • A/C NORTH UP
  • A/C HEADING UP
A fourth mode, User, may be displayed and is selected via the Radio Aid or Range/Bearing buttons.
RANGE Displays RANGE keypad which allows the diameter of the map to be selected from a variety of options.

If AUTO is selected, the range changes as the aircraft nears the edge of the map, maintaining the current map centre and ensuring the current aircraft position remains on the display.

FULL SCREEN Displays the map over the whole screen (page title, permanent readouts and toolbar are removed from the display).

Touching the screen again restores the display format to normal.

DE-CLUTTER Displays the DECLUTTER keypad which allows you to control the quantity and type of information shown on the map display.