Direct-To Navigation - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

5.5 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION

The Direct-to method of navigation, initiated by pressing the ¯ Key on either the MFD or PFD, 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
Activation Command
190-02692-00 Rev. A
Figure 5-46 DIRECT TO Window – MFD
Figure 5-47 DIRECT TO Window – PFD
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Piper PA-32 Saratoga
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
Direct-to Point Info
– Identifier/Symbol/Region
– Facility Name
– City
VNV Constraints
– Altitude at Arrival
– Along Track Offset
Map of Selected Point
Location of Destination
– Bearing/Distance
Desired Course
Direct-to Point Info
– Identifier/Symbol/City
– Facility Name
Direct-to Point Info
– Bearing/Distance
– Desired Course
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