Panel Page - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

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Panel Page

The Panel page displays GPS-derived data in a graphical format,
similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the differences between
this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical
panel instruments use sensors that provide information different
from that derived using GPS. The Panel page appears only when the
GPSMAP 296 is in Aviation Mode.
The Panel page displays a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator
(HSI) surrounded by additional indicators.
HSI showing Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
Ground Speed
Turn Rate
Indicator
Estimated
Time Enroute
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Next Waypoint
and Distance
to it
Altitude
Vertical Speed
CDI Scale
The graphic HSI depicts the desired course to the destination or the
next waypoint in a route, current ground track, off course error, and
a To/From indication. The rotating compass indicates your current
ground track at the top of the page.
The desired course pointer and course deviation needle indicate the
desired course and whether you are on the desired course. A bug
indicator provides information to guide you back to the desired
course if you stray off course.
If you move off course, the Course Deviation Indicator, or needle,
indicates how far off course you are, left or right, based upon its
placement along the course deviation scale. To get back on course
and center the needle, simply steer toward the needle.
The course deviation scale setting is adjustable for ±0.25, 1.25 or 5.0
(nautical mile, statute mile, or kilometer) full-scale deflection. The
default setting is 1.25, which represents the distance from the center
of the CDI to full left or right limits. The course deviation scale
appears on the lower right corner of the HSI.
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide