B&G H5000 Pilot Computer - Manual (Page 68)

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Sailing
The sailing specifi c autopilot features are only available if advanced is enabled in the local
menu.
Once enabled the sailing autopilot features can be accessed via the Main menu.
Wind mode
Select what wind function the autopilot will use when in wind mode.
• Auto - In auto if the AWA is ≤60º Wind mode will use apparent wind. <61º Wind mode will use
TWA (True).
• Apparent
• True
• Polar
¼ Note:
The current selection will be highlighted when you enter the menu.
Gust response
Eff ects how the autopilot will react to rapid changes in heel angle caused by gusts.
To activate this feature select ‘Enable’
Gust response settings
Gust Min Minimum gust in knots before gust compensation is applied.
Response rate How aggresively the autopilot will react to gusts.
TWA response Controls the size of the window in which gust response will
operate.
TWS response (True Wind Speed)
True Wind Speed response is used to compensate for long term changes in wind speed. If the
average wind speed increases and stays high, the boat will bear away accordingly, and remain
low to the wind until the wind decreases.