Direct-To Navigation - Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot's Manual

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT

5.5 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION

The Direct-to method of navigation, initiated by pressing the ¯ Key, is quicker to use than a flight plan when
the desire is to navigate to a single point such as a nearby airport.
Once a direct-to is activated, the system 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 replaced with a new direct-to or
flight plan, or cancelled.
A vertical navigation (VNV) direct-to creates a descent path (and provides guidance to stay on the path) from
the current altitude to a selected altitude at the direct-to waypoint. Vertical navigation is based on barometric
altitudes, not on GPS altitude, and is used for cruise and descent phases of flight.
The 'Direct To' Window allows selection and activation of direct-to navigation. The 'Direct To' Window displays
selected direct-to waypoint data on the PFD and the MFD.
VNV Constraints
- Altitude at Arrival
- Along Track Offset
Desired Course
VNV Constraints
- Altitude at Arrival
- Along Track Offset
Activation Command
180
Figure 5-36 'Direct To' Window - MFD
Figure 5-37 'Direct To' Window - PFD
Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot's Guide for the Cessna NAV III
Direct-to Point Info
- Identifier/Symbol/Region
- Facility Name
- City
Map of Selected Point
Location of Destination
- Bearing/Distance
Direct-to Point Info
- Identifier/Symbol/City
- Facility Name
Direct-to Point Info
- Bearing/Distance
- Desired Course
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