Wind Mode - Simrad AP44 Quick Manual

Wind mode

Ú Note:
Wind mode is only available when the boat type is set to
SAIL. It is not possible to activate wind mode if wind
information is missing.
When wind mode is engaged, the autopilot captures the current
wind angle as steering reference, and adjusts the heading of the
boat to maintain this wind angle.
Prior to entering wind mode the autopilot system must be
operating in AUTO mode and with valid input from the wind
transducer.
• Switch to Wind mode by selecting the Wind option in the Mode
list
Warning:
In wind mode the autopilot steers to the
apparent or true wind angle and not to a compass
heading. Any wind shift could result in the vessel
steering on an undesired course.
Tacking and Gybing in Wind mode
Tacking and Gybing in Wind mode can be performed when sailing
with apparent or true wind as the reference. In either case the true
wind angle must be less than 90 degrees (tacking) and more than
120° (gybing).
The tacking/gybing operation will mirror the set wind angle on the
opposite tack.
The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the Tack time in the
Setup/Sailing menu. Refer to "Autopilot settings" on page 34.
Initiate the Tack or Gybe function by selecting the Tack/Gybe
•
option in the Mode list.
• Confirm the tack/gybe in the dialog.
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