Navigation Basics

Set up your Auto-Descent by selecting:￿Distance from destination waypoint (0 - 99 nm) or Offset Distance￿Ending altitude (-1,500 - 50,000’ in 50’ steps)￿Descent rate (100 - 5,000’/min in 10’/min steps)￿Estimated ground speed (50 - 600 kts)1. While viewing either the Auto-Descent or End Alt

SEL page in the Altitude Assist function, press SEL. The Offset Distance value will flash. Turn the SMALL knob to change the Descent Offset Distance value.

End 5nm beforePDX at 1027’ 500’/min 200kts

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2.Turn the LARGE knob to the destination waypoint field. Turn the SMALL knob (cw or ccw) to change the field. You can choose from the remaining waypoints in your flight plan.

3.Turn the LARGE knob to the Ending Altitude value. Turn the SMALL knob to change the value. The default value is 1000 ft above the airport elevation.

4.Turn the LARGE knob to the Descent Rate and Estimated Speed with the LARGE and SMALL knobs. Press ENTER when you have set all of the values.

5.Turn the SMALL knob to the Auto Descent page, if necessary. Your recommended glide slope and ending altitude are shown. Press ENTER to activate (ready) Auto Descent. Press ENTER again to cancel it.

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