Garmin 696 Measuring Bearing and Distance, Reviewing information for a map or weather feature

GPS Navigation

Reviewing information for a map or weather feature:

1)Place the Map Pointer on a map feature. If multiple map features are present at the Map Pointer position (green arrow in the information box), turn the FMS Joystick to cycle through the list.

2)Press the ENT Key to display the review page for the highlighted feature.

3)Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the ENT Key to exit the review page and return to the Map Page showing the selected waypoint.

MEASURING BEARING AND DISTANCE

Distance and bearing from the aircraft’s present position to any point on the viewable navigation map may be calculated using the ‘Measure Distance’ selection from Map Page menu. The distance tool displays a dashed Measurement Line and a Map Pointer to aid in graphically identifying points to measure. Lat/Long, bearing, distance and elevation data for the Map Pointer is provided in a window at the top of the Map Page.

Measuring bearing and distance between any two points:

1)From the Map Page, press the MENU Key.

2)Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Measure Distance’ field and press the ENT Key. A Measure Pointer is displayed on the map at the aircraft’s present position.

3)Move the FMS Joystick to place the reference pointer at the desired location. The bearing and distance are displayed at the top of the map. Elevation at the current pointer position is also displayed. Pressing the ENT Key changes the starting point for measuring.

4)To exit the Measure Bearing/Distance option, press the FMS Joystick; or select ‘Stop Measuring’ from the Page Menu and press the ENT Key.

Reference Point Measurement Line

Map

Pointer

Map Page Menu Map Page (Measure Distance)

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