Steer To Wind Introduction - Simrad B&G h2000 User Manual

h2000 Autopilot User Manual
Part 2 - Operating Information
(2) Press the < Key (Decrease) and > Key (Increase)
next to the < < > > legend to alter the Autopilot legend to
pre-set the Autopilot course, displayed on the lower
digits.
The keys next to the 10
required.
(3) When the course change is required, press the key
next to the ENTER legend.
The Autopilot will then steer the boat on to the pre-set
next course.
The course change can be abandoned at any time by
pressing the key next to the QUIT legend.
USER TIP
The Next Leg facility can be used to pre-set the next
course change before arriving at a Waypoint, point of
interest or navigational mark. It allows you to plan ahead.
2.4

STEER TO WIND INTRODUCTION

This mode of steering is only available to sailing boats that have a
Hydra or Hercules System fitted with a Masthead Unit.
2.4.1 Hydra Autopilot
When WIND is selected with a Hydra Autopilot System, the
Autopilot will steer a course that maintains a pre-defined Wind
Angle. If the Apparent Wind Angle (AWA) shifts, the Autopilot will
alter course so that the actual wind angle remains the same.
2.4.2 Hercules Autopilot
The Hercules Autopilot System has the additional feature of Steer
to Optimum Wind Angle. Data from the Hercules System's polar
tables, stored in the Performance Processor, allow the boat to sail
at the Optimum Wind Angle and is particularly useful for achieving
maximum VMG (Velocity Made Good) to windward.
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legend allow course dodges if
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