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Emrelia E3X

First Flight

This walkthrough assumes you have installed the E3X and connected it to your sim. Load a general aviation (GA) aircraft you set up for the E3X (one with an e3x.json; see Aircraft Config) at an airport of your choice. Then bring the display up.

1. Read the PFD

Section titled “1. Read the PFD”

The top strip is the CNS bar (communication, navigation and surveillance), with COM and NAV frequencies, transponder, and audio at all times. Below it is the PFD (primary flight display). The airspeed tape is on the left and attitude is in the center. Altitude and the VSI (vertical speed indicator) are on the right, and the HSI (horizontal situation indicator) is at the bottom. Tap the baro field and set the local pressure with the keypad or a knob.

2. Set up the map

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Press MENU from the map for Map Options: VFR/IFR, Terrain, Topo Shading, Weather, Traffic, Profile View, and Map Detail. Set Up Map in the same window holds the rest, including orientation and the fuel-range and glide rings. Pinch or use the range keys to zoom.

3. Enter a flight plan

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Open the FPL page on the MFD (multifunction display): tap the page-navigation bar for Select Page, or turn the large MFD knob. Tap Add Waypoint, type an airport or navaid identifier, and add a few legs. Your route draws on the map in magenta.

4. Go Direct-To

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Press the Direct-To key, pick a waypoint (or take the cursor waypoint from the map), and activate. The HSI turns to the direct course.

5. Couple the autopilot

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Open Main Menu → Flight Controls, or tap the AFCS (automatic flight control system) status box. Engage HDG and ALT to start, then arm NAV to intercept your flight-plan course. The mode annunciator across the PFD top shows active modes in green and armed modes in white.

6. Fly an approach

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On the FPL page, press MENU and choose Select Approach, pick a procedure at your destination, then press Load Approach or Activate Approach. Approach guidance arms once you are established inbound.

Where next

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