GPSMAP 3006C/3010C Owner’s Manual 31BASIC OPERATION > C REATING AND USING ROUTESPlanning RoutesYou can enter information on the Plan Route window such as your speed,departure time, fuel flow, and departure date so your GPSMAP 3006C/3010C canestimate information about your trip.To plan your route:1. Press the Plan soft key on the Route list to open the Plan Route window.2. Enter planning data for speed and fuel flow. You can also enter the dateand time of your departure. As you enter planning information, the fieldson the Route list are automatically calculated.NOTE: Fuel flow rates are measured in units per hour. System setting changesfor units of measure (statute, nautical, or metric) do not affect the fuel flowmeasure. You should enter fuel flow rates based on available information foryour boat (operators manual, performance specifications) and note the units ofmeasure (gallons, liters, and so on).3. Press QUIT to return to the Route List.To change the data column (Plan Route feature):1. On the Route list, highlight the adjustment button to the right of theCourse column header, and press ENTER. The middle title is highlighted.Planningfeatures2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to select one of nine available planningfeatures, including ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival at point), Fuel (to point),Leg Dist, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise, Sunset (at point location), andTime To (point).The unit automatically recalculates each waypoint in the route based onthe planning feature selected.3. Press ENTER when you are finished.
