Vnav Direct To; Transition To Approach - Garmin GTN 650Xi Series Pilot's Manual

VNAV Direct To

By removing any VNAV constraints between the aircraft and selected waypoint, it
allows you to fly the lateral flight plan in a continuous descent and reach the
waypoint at the specified altitude.
ACTIVATE VNAV DIRECT TO
1. Select an altitude constraint.
2. Tap VNAV Direct To.
3. Confirm the request.

Transition to Approach

FEATURE LIMITATIONS
•
Function availability dependent upon installer configuration
VNAV responds differently based on approach type.
Transition to
Approach
enabled
Transition to
Approach not
enabled
For more information about the transition to approach function, consult the
AFMS.
190-02327-03 Rev. C
This function creates a vertical navigation path from the
aircraft's current position and altitude to a selected
waypoint's location and altitude.
VNAV APPROACH RESPONSE
•
Vertical path attempts a smooth transition from en
route to approach vertical guidance
•
Aircraft intercepts with approach guidance from below
the glidepath/glideslope
•
En route VNAV terminates at the waypoint prior to the
FAF on approaches with vertical guidance
•
En route VNAV terminates at the FAF (LNAV only)
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