Garmin GPS 150 Pilot's Manual page 15

The CDI page contains three fields which may be configured to display other information.
The 'dis' field can be configured to display any of the following:
• dis – Distance to destination waypoint
• str – Steer direction and distance away from established course
The 'trk' field can be configured to display any of the following:
• trk – Track angle
• brg – Bearing to waypoint
• cts – Course to steer (to get back on course most efficiently)
• dtk – Desired track
• obs – Omni-directional Bearing Select (Inbound Course Select)
• trn – Turn angle
The 'ete' field can be configured to display any of the following:
• eta – Estimated time of arrival
• ete – Estimated time enroute
• trk – Track angle
• vn – Vertical navigation
You can change these fields by highlighting them with the cursor and rotating K until
the desired data is displayed. This is covered completely in Section 1, page 13.
Any time you would like to set a direct course for a destination, simply highlight
the waypoint identifier and press D. This can be done from any page. It will cancel
any active routes, vertical navigation, or offset navigation that may be in effect. This is
especially useful when locating the nearest airport, and setting a direct course for it.
To display the nearest airport, press T. After the nearest airport is displayed,
you may perform a direct-to and begin navigating towards that destination.
To go directly to the nearest airport:
C
1. Press to highlight the identifier.
D
2. Press to perform a direct-to.
This will display the Waypoint Confirmation page for the selected airport.
3. Press E to accept and begin navigating toward the nearest airport.
Getting Started
CDI Page Fields &
Direct-to the Nearest Airport
The CDI page with 'trn' and 'trk' displayed.
The CDI page with 'brg' and 'trk' displayed.
You are now ready to begin navigating using
your GPS 150. Please be sure you understand all
features of the unit before actual flight.
Review operation of the unit in Section 1 and
become familiar with the GPS 150's capabilities so
that in an emergency, it can provide safe and reli-
able navigation.
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