Simulator - Garmin GPS 90 Owner's Manual & Reference

The GPS 90' s simulator mode lets you practice all
aspects of its operation without active satellite acquisi-
tion. You can also plan and practice trips, enter new
waypoints and routes and save them for use during nor-
mal operation. The simulator mode is activated from the
Menu page, with aircraft speed and heading contro l l e d
from the Position or Navigation pages.
To activate the simulator mode:
P
1. Press repeatedly until the Main Menu page appears.
U D
2. Use or
E
3. Press the
4. The setup menu will appear, with the 'Operation Mode'
option highlighted. Press the
5. Once the Operation Mode page appears, use the
highlight the 'Current Mode' field.
E
6. Press to begin selection of the operating mode.
U
7. Use the and
'Simulator' option.
E
8. Press to confirm the simulator selection.
The initial position function may be used to define the
starting position for any simulated trip.
To enter an initial position:
1. Highlight the 'Ref' and press
2. Use the arrow keypad to enter the desired identifier of the
starting position.
E
3. Press to confirm your selection.
4. To define the starting position as a bearing and distance
from the reference waypoint:
• Highlight the 'Brg' or 'Dis' field and press
• Enter the desired bearing or distance.
E
• Press the
key highlight to the 'Setup Menu' option.
key.
E
key.
D
keys to toggle through and select the
E
.
key to finish.
D
key to
E
.
Main Menu
Page
Simulator Mode
Selecting simulator
mode.
Entering an initial
position.
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