Using The Vnav Feature - Garmin aera 560 Pilot's Manual

USING THE VNAV FEATURE

Use the VNAV (Vertical Navigation) feature to ensure the aircraft is at the proper
altitude. The VNAV Indicator appears on the HSI (when displayed) as a horizontal teal
bar. A message appears when approaching the VNAV Profile. When the bar is in the
vertical center of the HSI, the aircraft is at the proper altitude for the VNAV Profile.
Enabling/disabling the VNAV indicator:
1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel Icon.
2) Touch the Menu Icon
3) Touch the 'Enable VNAV Indicator' or 'Disable VNAV Indicator' menu
option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan).
Capturing/cancelling VNAV profile:
1) Enter a valid VNAV profile (see 'Configuring a VNAV Profile' below) and
begin navigation.
2) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel Icon.
3) Touch the 'Capture VNAV Profile' or 'Cancel Capture' menu option
(only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan).
VNAV Indicator
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VNAV Indicator (Panel)
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