Entering A Desired Course - Yaesu FTA-720 Operating Manual

Entering a Desired Course

The FTA-720 can also be configured to indicate the de-
viation from the desired course, not only the deviation
from the path to the VOR station.
 Set the frequency to the desired VOR station.
 Change the "TO" or "FROM" indication to "TO," if
it is not in that mode already.
 Press the key followed by the
change to the CDI mode.
 Set the desired course to the VOR station using the
DIAL selector knob or keypad (three-digit input; e.g.
for 47°, press
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Note 1: The ("| | | ") or ("|||") indication will
appear on the display when your aircraft is off the
desired course.
Note 2: When your heading is correct, the ABCS
function (see below) may be more useful than the
course input option.
 The Course Deviation Arrow points to the right
when your aircraft is off course to the left, and it
points to the left when your aircraft is off course to
the right.
Note 1: To get back on course, fly right more than
the number of degrees indicated by the C
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Note 2: If the overflow indicator "" appears on
the right side, select a heading plus 10 degrees to
the desired course; if the overflow indicator ""
appears on the left side, select a heading minus 10
degrees.
Auto Bearing Center System (ABCS) Mode
In the CDI mode, the Auto Bearing Center System
(ABCS) adds or subtracts the number of degrees in-
dicated by the CDI from the Omni Bearing Selector
(OBS).
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