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

GPS NAVIGATION

5.4 DIRECT-TO-NAVIGATION (MFD)

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
Bearing to Waypoint
from Present Position
The Direct-to Window Inset Map (Figure 5-22) range is adjustable. To change the map range, turn the
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joystick to the left to select a lower range, turn it to the right to select a higher range.
A vertical navigation direct-to (when part of a flight plan) creates a descent path (and provides
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guidance to stay on the path) from the aircraft's current altitude to the altitude of the direct-to waypoint. All
altitude constraints prior to the direct-to waypoint are removed from the active flight plan upon successful
activation of the vertical direct-to. All altitude constraints following the vertical direct-to waypoint are
retained. See the section on Vertical Navigation for more information regarding the use and purpose of
altitude constraints and offset distances.
SELECTING A DIRECT-TO WAYPOINT
A direct-to waypoint can be selected in the following ways:
• By identifier, facility, or the name of a city
• From the active flight plan or nearest airports list
• From a waypoint field, waypoint page, or highlight shortcut
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VNAV Altitude
Constraint
Location
Bearing to Waypoint
from Present Position
Figure 5-22 MFD Direct to Window
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Cessna Nav III
Direct-To Waypoint
Identifier, Facility,
Symbol, City
Waypoint Along Track
Offset Distance
Distance to Waypoint
from Present Position
Activate Annunciation
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