BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO

To go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint:

1.Press the Direct To to show the Go To Page. Use the ROCKER to select the Recent or User tab.

Go To Page: Recent Tab

2.Use the ROCKER to highlight the point from the list, and press ENTER.

From the User tab, you can also select the top waypoint name line and then spell out the waypoint name using the ENTER and the ROCKER keys.

3.Highlight the on-screen Go To button, and press ENTER. A course is plotted from your present location to the selected destination.

Viewing Details for the Destination

The Show Details option shows detailed information for your destination waypoint or the next waypoint in a route. This feature is handy for retrieving airport information, such as communication frequencies and runway information. You can view details by using the options menu or by selecting the Show Details button on the Go To Page, and pressing ENTER.

To view the details for the selected destination:

1.Press MENU to open the options menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Show Details, and press ENTER.

Or

Press and hold the Direct To . Or

Use the ROCKER to highlight Show Details, and press ENTER. A new screen appears showing sub tabs along the top of the screen.

2.Use the ROCKER to select the tab to view the information.

GPSMAP 296 Pilot’s Guide

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