Garmin GNC 250 - Manual (Page 17)

Once a direct-to is activated, the CDI page will provide navigation to the destina-
tion until the direct-to is cancelled or another direct-to destination is activated.
To cancel a direct-to from the CDI page:
1. Press the
C
key twice to activate the cursor in the destination field.
2. Press
\
.
3. Press E .
The GNC 250’s NRST key provides the nine nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, inter-
sections and user waypoints, as well as the two closest FSSs (Flight Service Stations)
and any SUA (special use airspace) alerts for your present position. The nearest way-
point feature is a handy safety feature that may be used to execute a quick direct-to in
case of an in-flight emergency or to review the closest facilities to your present position.
The nearest feature can also be used to quickly find the contact frequency of the near-
est airport and enter it in the standby field.
To view the nine nearest airports:
1. Press the
T
key. The nearest airport will be displayed, with the range and bearing from
your present position, along with elevation, frequency and runway data.
2. To review the rest of the nearest airport list, rotate the
K
knob to the right.
To place a nearest airport frequency in the standby field:
1. Press
E
. Press the
@
key to place the frequency in the active field.
To view the nearest list for other waypoint categories (VOR, NDB, etc.):
1. Rotate the
O
knob to the right, or press the
T
key repeatedly.
2. Rotate K to scroll through the list. 7
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Cancelling a Direct-To
Nearest Waypoints
To place a nearest airport frequency in the stand-
by field, press ENT.
Nearest Airport Page
Nearest VOR Page
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