Simulating Navigation - Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual

Getting Started
Simulated Basic Navigation
To see simulated navigation in Aviation Mode, press UP
on the ARROW KEYPAD on the Position Data Page
to set a simulation speed.
Simulated navigation displayed on the Map Page
( Aviation Mode)
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Simulating Navigation

The main purpose of using a GPS receiver is for navigating to a known position. To get a feel for navi-
gating with the GPSMAP 296, it is a good idea to practice navigation in Simulator Mode. The following is
a basic exercise for fi nding and navigating to a destination in Aviation Mode. For this simulation we have
set our location to San Diego.
To fi nd an aviation destination and simulate navigation in Aviation Mode:
1. Be sure the GPSMAP 296 is set to Simulator Mode and your location is set to San Diego, California
(see "Activating the Simulator Mode" on the previous page).
2. Press the DIRECT TO D key.
3. Highlight the airport code and press
destination.
4. Enter "KVGT" for the North Las Vegas airport and press
jumps to the on-screen 'Go To' button.
5. Press to start navigating to North Las Vegas airport. The GPSMAP 296 switches to
ENTER/MARK
the Map Page. A magenta line shows the direct route from your current location to your 'Go To'
destination. If desired, press
6. Press the key two times to display the Panel Page.
PAGE
7. Press UP on the ARROW KEYPAD
moving on the magenta route line.
8. Press or to return to the Map Page. Press IN to adjust the zoom level. Observe the
QUIT PAGE
movement of the aircraft symbol
to view the simulated navigation on the other main pages.
Now we will simulate navigation in the Automotive Mode. To switch between Aviation and Automo-
tive Mode, press and hold the PAGE key. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select 'Automotive' and press
ENTER/MARK .
to enter a new airport code to use as your
ENTER/MARK
ENTER/MARK
or to adjust the zoom level.
IN OUT
to increase the speed to 120 kt. The aircraft symbol now begins
as the unit simulates navigation. If desired, press
. The highlight automatically
PAGE or QUIT