AvMap GeoPilot II Plus - Manual (Page 23)

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3 The movInG mAPS
The Moving Map is the default state of the software. This mode displays the Moving Map screen
and Data Window. The Moving Map displays map detail in Home, Auto Zoom or Cursor mode.
The operation mode will determine the options available within the screen. The Data Window
contains the navigation information pertaining to the active flight; these fields can be customized.
From the Moving Map screen you can obtain Automatic Info and Full Info for Database objects.
Here you can also open the Cursor/Position Menu for features related to Flight Plans, Waypoints
and airspace.
3.1 oPerATInG modeS
3.1.1 Cursor mode
In Cursor mode the screen is controlled by your movement of the cursor. When in Cursor mode, a
data field line will appear under the Data Window providing LAT/LON of the cursor position. If a fix
has been computed, a distance and bearing will also appear from the position fix to the cursor.
When in Cursor mode it is possible to scroll on the map such that the position fix will not be
displayed on the screen. When this occurs, you can quickly display your position by activating
Home mode (press ‘ESC’ once). At this time, the system will operate in Home mode (see below
Par. 3.1.2).
If you have a position fix, and would like to continue with the cursor at the last position, press ‘ESC’
again (if the cursor key have not been pressed between these two ‘ESC’ presses, the cursor will
revert to the original position). To activate the cursor from the current fix position, simply press the
cursor key and the Cursor mode becomes active at the present fix position. The cursor can be used
to create and edit Waypoints and Flight Plans; identify airspace, obtain info about objects, project
radial lines and measure distance (see Cursor Menu, Par. 3.6).
3.1.2 Auto home (Screen Amplifier)
The Home mode (also called Screen Amplifier) is used to keep the fix position within the visible
map. The map is scrolled and redrawn automatically as your position moves. When this mode is
active the cursor is hidden. When in Home mode, there will be no position line displayed at the
bottom of the Data Window.
Note
Auto Zoom must be selected to Off in the Moving Map Menu.
A slow flashing airplane icon will indicate your current position. The airplane will be pointing in the
direction of movement. Home mode can display the map in North-up, Course-up or Track-up (see
Moving Map Settings, Par. 3.5). To deactivate Home mode press ‘ESC’ activating the cursor at the
previous position or press a cursor key to enable the cursor under the current fix position.
3.1.3 Auto Zoom mode
The Auto Zoom mode is used to keep the fix position and destination (Target) visible on the map.
The map is scrolled and zoomed automatically to keep the best view possible. When this mode is
active the cursor is hidden. When in Auto Zoom mode, there will be no position line displayed at
the bottom of the Data Window.
Note
Auto Zoom must be selected to On in the Moving Map Menu.