Section 3: Direct-To Navigation - Garmin GNS 430 Pilot's Manual & Reference

Direct-To Navigation
The GNS 430's direct-to function provides a quick method of setting a course to a
destination waypoint. Once a direct-to is activated, the GNS 430 will establish a point-
to-point course line (great circle) from your present position to the selected direct-to
destination. Navigation data on the various NAV pages will provide steering guidance
until the direct-to is cancelled or replaced by a new destination.
To select a direct-to destination:
1a. Press the key. The select direct-to waypoint page will appear, with the waypoint
D
identifier field highlighted.
a
2. Use the small ( ) and large (
destination waypoint.
3. Press to confirm the selected waypoint, and
E
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:
1b. Press the key, followed by
D
If you're navigating an approach with the missed approach
point (MAP) as the current destination, re-centering the CDI
(HSI) needle with the
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d
) right knobs to enter the identifier of the desired
to activate the direct-to function.
E
twice.
E
key will cancel the approach.
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DIRECT-TO
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Selecting a
Destination
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