Vnav' (Vertical Navigation) Tab - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

'VNAV' (Vertical Navigation) tab

The 'VNAV' tab provide settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-di-
mensional profi le that guides you from your present position and altitude to a fi nal (target) altitude at a
specifi ed location. Once the profi le is defi ned, message alerts and additional data keep you informed of
your progress.
NOTE: The GPSMAP 296 is a VFR navigation tool and should not be used to perform instru-
ment approaches.
To open the 'VNAV' tab, press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu. Select 'Setup' from the
vertical tab list. Then select 'VNAV' from the row of tabs along the top of the page.
Target Altitude – allows the entry of the altitude you want to be at when you reach your target location.
Select 'Above Waypoint' to use fi eld elevation for airports in the Jeppesen database or 'Above MSL' to specify an
exact MSL altitude target.
By – defi nes the target location with settings of distance 'Before' or 'After' a reference waypoint (normally
the fi nal destination airport). To set a target location AT a reference waypoint, enter a distance of zero.
VNAV Waypoint – allows you to select any waypoint along the currently active route (or Go To) as your
reference waypoint. The reference waypoint defi nes the target location (see above).
VNAV Profi le – allows you to select the desired descent rate.
VNAV Messages – enables and disables the VNAV alert messages.
Main Menu
Setup Tab
'VNAV' tab of the Setup Tab
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