User's Manual

SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 5-1
Preliminary
Display
Interpretation
Chapter 5
Introduction
This chapter explains the meaning of several sample screens.
The abbreviation
CPA used in some of the figures means closest
point of approach.
Figure 5-1. TA & OT on 15 nmi Range, UNR Mode
BRT
OFF
UNR
15
nm
-07
+03
Traffic Advisory
Intruder aircraft at
1o’clock, 2 nmi
away, 300 ft above
you, descending at
a rate greater than
500 fpm. CPA within
20 to 30 seconds.
Other Traffic
Intruder aircraft at
4:30, 4 nmi away,
700 ft below you,
ascending at a rate
greater than 500 fpm.
No immediate threat.
Displays as a PA
(solid diamond) on
TCAS installations.