Modifying User Waypoints

To modify an existing waypoint, select that waypoint on the User Waypoint Page and enter the new position information directly over the old information.

Modifying a user waypoint by changing its latitude/longitude position:

1)With the User Waypoint Page displayed, press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2)Use the small and large right knobs to enter the name of the desired waypoint and press the ENT Key.

3)Turn the large right knob to highlight the position field at the bottom of the page.

4)Use the small and large right knobs to enter the new position coordinates (Figure 7-42) and press the ENT Key to accept the selected position.

Figure 7-42 Position Field Selected

5)The cursor moves to the ‘Modify?’ action field. Press the ENT Key to modify the waypoint.

6)Press the small right knob to remove the flashing cursor.

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WPT PAGES

Modifying a user waypoint by changing reference waypoint information:

1)With the User Waypoint Page displayed, press the small right knob to activate the cursor.

2)Use the small and large right knobs to enter the name of the desired waypoint and press the ENT Key.

3)Turn the large right knob to highlight the first reference waypoint (REF WPT) field, to change the reference waypoint. Otherwise, continue turning the large right knob to highlight the radial (RAD) or distance (DIS) field, as desired.

4)Use the small and large right knobs to change the identifier (if desired) of the reference waypoint (Figure 7-43). The reference waypoint can be an airport, VOR, NDB, intersection or another user waypoint. Press the ENT Key to accept the selected identifier.

Figure 7-43 Ref Waypoint Field Selected

5)The cursor moves to the radial (RAD) field. Use the small and large right knobs to change the radial from the reference waypoint, if desired. Press the ENT Key to accept the selected radial.

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