Avidyne IFD540 Pilot's Manual page 55

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to the next waypoint. If desired, close the gap by placing the
cursor on it using the bottom right IFD knob or by touching it.
Press the "CLR" bezel key or the L4 LSK on the FPL tab,
"Connect <wpt1> & <wpt2>". Closing a Gap connects the
waypoint prior to the Gap with the waypoint that follows by a
direct (straight) leg.
Connecting Gap in Route
Avidyne recommends that you input the arrival and approach for
the destination airfield and alternates into the FMS flight plan.
Selecting a published arrival and/or approach will automatically
load the procedure including all altitude constraints into the FMS.
Take advantage of the system to stay ahead of the airplane by
using the wind vector datablock selection (a constant calculation
of estimated wind direction and speed) for arrival planning, and
the electronic checklists and various map views.
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