B&G H2000 Pilot *DISCONTINUED* User Manual

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2.11.18 Heading on Opposite Tack

Menu Heading:

PERFORM

Function Text:

OPP TACK

Update Rate:

Once per second

Units:

Degrees magnetic


This gives the heading the vessel would be sailing when on the opposite tack
with the same wind angle, and can be used in conjunction with a hand
bearing compass to tell you when you are on the layline. It is calculated from
Heading and True Wind angle.

2.11.19 Head Lift Trend

Menu Heading:

WIND

Function Text:

LIFT/HDR

Update Rate:

Once per second

Units:

Degrees

Notes
1. Requires Halcyon Display.
2. Analogue indicator available.

This function is particularly useful to racing yachtsmen when sailing up wind.
Port and starboard reference courses are entered into the Halcyon Display
and used to calculate whether the boat is being lifted or headed. It is
resettable from the FFD using the following sequence:

WIND

LIFT/HDR, CONTROL

→ RESET


2.11.20 Heel Angle

Menu Heading:

PERFORM

Function Text:

HEEL

Update Rate:

Once per second

Units:

Degrees

Notes
1. Adjustable for horizontal sensor alignment.
2. Requires clinometer.
3. Variable damping 0 - 99 seconds.

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