B&G Network Pilot - Manual (Page 22)

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VANE MODE - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
VANE mode is only available to sailing boats fitted with a Network
WIND unit.
When the autopilot is engaged in VANE mode it will steer a course that
maintains a set Target Apparent Wind Angle (Target AWA). If the AWA
shifts the autopilot will alter course so that the Target AWA remains the
same. Steer to VANE is usually used when sailing upwind, however it
can be used on all points of sailing.
IMPORTANT NOTE
If the autopilot is engaged in another mode and VANE is selected
ensure that shifts in AWA will not cause the boat to tack or gybe
unexpectedly.
SELECTING VANE MODE
Steer to VANE can be selected from any other mode when the autopilot
is engaged or when in STaNDY. This enables you to change directly
from COMP to VANE or NAV to VANE and back again during an
autopilot steered passage.
PILOT STDBY - PRESETTING TARGET AWA
A Target AWA can be set before the autopilot is engaged.
• With the autopilot in STDBY press MODE key to select VANE.
• Use the <10,10>,<1,1> keys to alter the Target AWA displayed in
the LCD text window in increments of 10
0 and 1 0 to port < or to
starboard >.
• Press the AUTO key to engage the autopilot on the preset Target
AWA.