Panel PageThe Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format,similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the differences betweenthis page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanicalpanel instruments use sensors that provide information differentfrom that derived using GPS. The Panel Page appears only when theGPSMAP 396 is in Aviation Mode.The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator(HSI) surrounded by additional indicators.Panel PageGround Speed Next Waypointand Distanceto itAltitudeVertical SpeedEstimatedTime EnrouteTurn RateIndicatorHSI showing Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)CDI ScaleThe graphic HSI depicts the course to the destination or the nextwaypoint in a route, current ground track, off course error, and aTo/From indication. The rotating compass indicates your currentground track at the top of the page.The course pointer and course deviation needle indicate the courseand whether you are on the course. A bug indicator providesinformation to guide you back to the course if you stray off course.If you move off course, the Course Deviation Indicator, or needle,indicates how far off course you are, left or right, based on itsplacement along the course deviation scale. To get back on courseand center the needle, steer toward the needle.The course deviation scale setting is adjustable for Auto, ±0.25, 1.25or 5.0 (nautical mile, statute mile, or kilometer) full-scale deflection.The course deviation scale appears on the lower right corner ofthe HSI. The default setting is Auto, which uses three factors todetermine the distance from the center of the CDI to full left or rightlimits:• When you are within 30 nm of any airport in the active route,Auto sets the CDI scale at 1.25.• When you are on an approach leg or within 2 nm of the FAFor MAP waypoints, Auto sets the scale at 0.25.• If the previous two conditions do not exist, Auto sets to 5.0.GPSMAP 396 Pilot’s Guide 39AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE
