Direct-To-Navigation (Mfd) - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

GPS NAVIGATION

5.3 DIRECT-TO-NAVIGATION (MFD)

The Direct-to Window Inset Map (Figure 5-22) range is adjustable. To change the map range, turn the
NOTE:
Joystick to the left to select a lower range, turn it to the right to select a higher range.
The "direct-to" navigation feature provides a quick method of setting a GPS course to a destination waypoint.
Once a direct-to is activated, the G1000 establishes a point-to-point course line from the present position to the
selected direct-to destination. Course guidance is provided until the direct-to is cancelled or replaced by a new
destination.
Inset Map Showing
Direct-To Waypoint
Course to Waypoint
from Present Position
Entering a Direct-to destination:
1) Press the Direct-to Key.
2) Enter the destination waypoint (identifier, facility, or city).
3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the entry. The 'Activate?' field is highlighted.
4) Press the ENT Key to highlight 'Activate?' or turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the 'COURSE' field.
5) Enter the desired course to the waypoint.
6) Press the ENT Key to highlight 'ACTIVATE?'.
7) Press the ENT Key again to activate the Direct-to.
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Direct-To Waypoint
Identifier, Facility,
Symbol, City
Flight Plan
Waypoints
Location
Bearing to Waypoint
from Present Position
Bearing to Waypoint
from Present Position
Figure 5-22 MFD Direct to Window
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
Nearest Waypoints
Direct to Waypoint
Location
Direct to Waypoint
Location
Activate Annunciation
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