Section 3 Direct-To Navigation - Garmin GNS 530W Pilot's Manual & Reference

Section 3
Direct-To Navigation
The 500W-series direct-to function provides a quick
method of setting a course to a destination waypoint.
Once a direct-to is activated, the 500W-series unit
establishes a point-to-point course line (geodesic path)
from your present position to the selected direct-to
destination. Navigation data on the various NAV pages
provides steering guidance until the direct-to is can-
celled or replaced by a new destination.
To select a direct-to destination:
Press the direct-to key. The Select Direct-to
1.
Waypoint Page appears, with the waypoint
identifier field highlighted.
Pressing the direct-to key displays the Select
Direct-to Waypoint Page.
Use the small and large right knobs to
2.
enter the identifier of the desired destination
waypoint.
Use the small and large right knobs to enter
the name of the destination waypoint. Press
ENT once the name has been fully entered.
3. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint
and ENT (again) to activate the direct-to func-
tion.
If you're navigating to a waypoint and get off
course, the direct-to function may also be used to re-
center the CDI (HSI) needle and proceed to the same
waypoint.
To re-center the CDI (HSI) needle to the same
destination waypoint:
1. Press the direct-to key, followed by ENT
twice.
NOTE: When navigating an approach with the
missed approach point (MAP) as the current des-
tination, re-centering the CDI (HSI) needle with
the direct-to key cancels the approach.
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Selecting a Destination
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