Changing Course; Changing Course In Compass Mode; Changing Course In Gps Mode - Navman G-PILOT 3380 Operation Manual

Note for sailing boats:
• The G-PILOT is not recommended for use in
light, changeable or gusty winds.
• Take care when running downwind to avoid
an accidental gybe.
• Wind mode requires the wind instrument
to be accurately calibrated.
Note: To select GPS mode, the G-PILOT must
be receiving data from a compatible GPS
instrument, otherwise the GPS selection will
not be available.
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Changing course

3-8-1 Changing course in compass mode

To change course in 1˚ steps, turn the Control Dial.
• turn the Control Dial counter-clockwise to change course to port
• turn the Control Dial clockwise to change course to starboard
Example
Heading = 45°
CTS = 45°

3-8-2 Changing course in GPS mode

The course maintained by the G-PILOT is controlled by the GPS device that is navigating to a
waypoint. To change course in GPS mode, select a different waypoint on the GPS device.
G-PILOT 3380 and Operation Manual
CTS changes to 44°
Boat comes to 44° heading
NAVMAN
To engage the G-PILOT in GPS mode, the GPS
must be navigating to a waypoint or along a
route; otherwise the G-PILOT 3380 will display
an error message. If the boat is too far from the
plotted course, the G-PILOT 3380 will display a
warning message.
To select Wind mode, the G-PILOT must
be receiving data from a compatible wind
instrument, otherwise the Wind selection will
not be available.
CTS changes to 46°
Boat comes to 46° heading
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