Garmin GPS 150XL Pilot's Manual & Reference

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The NAV summary page without a direct-todestination or active route appears blank, exceptfor ground speed (GS) and track (TRK) figures,if displayed.When a destination is selected the direct-toconfirmation page appears to verify thedestination you selected.The GPS 150XL uses direct point-to-point navigation to guide you from takeoff totouchdown in the VFR environment. Once a destination is selected, the unit will providespeed, course and distance data based upon a direct course from your present positionto your destination. A destination can be selected from any page using the D (direct-to) key.To select a direct-to destination:1. Press the D key. The NAV summary page will appear with the destination field highlighted.2. Rotate the K knob to enter the first letter of the destination waypoint identifier. The destina-tion waypoint may be an airport, VOR, NDB, intersection or user waypoint, as long as it is inthe database or stored in memory as a user waypoint.3. Rotate the O knob to the right to move the cursor to the next character position.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to spell out the rest of the waypoint identifier.5. Press E to confirm the identifier. The direct-to confirmation page will appear.6. Press E to confirm the destination.Once the direct-to destination is confirmed, the NAV summary page will appearwith the destination indicated in the lower left hand corner of the screen. Your presentspeed and track over the ground, and the distance and estimated time enroute to yourdestination are also displayed. The graphical CDI (course deviation indicator), located atthe top of the screen, displays your position relative to the desired course and providesturn anticipation and waypoint messages during route navigation.4TAKEOFF TOURDirect-To NavigationNAV Summary Page