Garmin GPS 150XL Pilot's Manual & Reference

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In addition to the five other navigation pages, the GPS 150XL features two menupages to perform a host of planning and navigation functions. NAV Menu 1 providesaccess to the following functions:• Trip Planning • Density altitude/true airspeed calc.• Fuel Planning • Winds aloft calculations• VNAV Planning • ChecklistsTo display NAV Menu 1:1. Press N.2. Rotate O until NAV Menu 1 is displayed.Trip Plan is the first function listed on NAV Menu 1 and allows the pilot to viewdistance, ESA, bearing and estimated time enroute (ETE) between any two waypoints,and for programmed route legs. The ground speed can be varied manually to calcu-late several possible ETEs.To use the trip planning function:1. Press N and rotate O until NAV Menu 1 is displayed.2. Press C, then E to access trip planning.3. Rotate K to select waypoint mode or desired route number and press E.4. For direct-to navigation, use K and O to enter the ‘to’ and ‘from’ waypoints. PressE to accept the waypoints. To use your present position as a waypoint, leave the way-point field blank.5. For route calculations, choose either ‘cum’ for cumulative data (from beginning to end) orthe leg desired by rotating K.6. Use K and O to enter the ground speed. Press E to calculate the values and Cto finish. 21Trip planning with values calculated between twowaypoints.NAV Menu 1SECTION1NAV KEYNAV Menu 1Trip Planning