Garmin GPS 150 - Manual (Page 14)

The CDI page after the waypoint
has been confirmed.
Entering the direct-to waypoint identifier.
The CDI page after a ground speed has been set.
To perform a direct-to at any time:
1. Press
D
. (For our simulated trip we will go to KDLO, Delano Municipal).
2. Rotate
K
until ‘ K’ is displayed.
3. Rotate
O
one position to advance the cursor.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until ‘KDLO’ is displayed.
5. Press
E
to accept the entry.
This will bring up the Waypoint Confirmation page again, but this time, it will contain
the Delano Municipal Airport information.
1. Press
E
to confirm the direct-to.
This brings you back to the CDI page, which will allow you to enter a ground speed
toward the destination. The waypoint you have selected as your destination will now be
referred to as the ‘active to’ waypoint.
To set a ground speed from the CDI page:
1. Press
C
to obtain a cursor.
2. Rotate
O
to highlight the ground speed (‘gs’) field.
3. Using
K
to change the data, and
O
to move the cursor, enter a ground speed of 140 knots.
4. Press
E
when finished.
This will calculate and display the ETE and distance as you approach the destination.
The CDI page also displays the course deviation indicator in the lower left part of the dis-
play. The CDI slides horizontally to show the direction and distance you are off course (in
simulator mode, it will always be on course). The default is for the CDI to deflect full scale
at 5 distance units (mi, km, etc.) of crosstrack error. Crosstrack error is the distance you
have deviated from the course set when you activated the destination waypoint.
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Getting Started
Going to the Destination
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