Garmin aera 500 - Manual (Page 40)

Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A
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Overview
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GPS Navigation
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1.8 PreSeNt POSitiON
POSitiON
The Present Position function displays latitude, longitude, GPS altitude, reference
waypoint, type, distance, direction, and bearing. The reference waypoint is designed to
display the current position in relation to a prominent landmark. The pilot can change
the reference waypoint ‘Nearest Type’ using the ‘Change Nearest Type’ menu option.
By default the Nearest Type is set to ‘Automatic’, which will display the nearest large
airport, enroute VOR, or city (in that order).
Present Position
Changing the Nearest Type:
1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Position > menu > Change Nearest
Type.
2) Touch the desired nearest type ('Automatic', 'Airport', 'VOR', 'NdB',
'Intersection', 'City', or 'Waypoint').
Viewing the present position:
From the 'Home' Screen, touch Position.