4.3.3.5
Foreword
The VNAV Direct-To function creates a vertical navigation path from the
Getting
aircraft's current position and altitude to a selected waypoint's location and
Started
altitude. By removing any VNAV constraints between the aircraft and the selected
Audio &
waypoint, it allows the pilot to fly the lateral flight plan in a continuous descent
Xpdr Ctrl
and reach the waypoint at the specified altitude.
Com/Nav
To initiate a VNAV Direct-To:
FPL
Direct-To
4.3.3.6
Proc
Function availability dependent on installer configuration. For more
Charts
information, refer to the AFMS.
Approach Type
Wpt Info
Map
Transition to Approach
Enabled
Traffic
Terrain
Transition to Approach
Not Enabled
Weather
Nearest
Services/
Music
Utilities
System
Messages
Symbols
Appendix
4-36
Index
VNAV Direct-To
1. Select an altitude constraint.
2. Touch VNAV Direct-To.
3. Confirm the request by selecting OK.
Transition to Approach
• Vertical path attempts a smooth transition from
en route to approach vertical guidance
• Aircraft intercepts with approach guidance from
below the glidepath/glideslope
• En route VNAV terminates at the waypoint prior
to the FAF on approaches with vertical guidance
• En route VNAV terminates at the FAF (LNAV only)
Table 4-8 VNAV Approach Response
GTN 725/750 Pilot's Guide
VNAV Response
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