Activating vectors-to-final, Flight planning – Garmin aera 500 User Manual
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activatiNG vectOrS-tO-FiNal
After an approach has been activated, the 'Activate Vectors-to-Final' menu option is
used when being vectored to the final approach course by Air Traffic Control (ATC).
When Vectors-to-Final are activated, the aera creates an extension of the final
course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]).
A Vector to Final symbol appears beside the first approach waypoint in the Active Flight
Plan.
Activating/Cancelling Vectors-to-Final:
1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the Active FPl Icon.
2) While navigating an Active Flight Plan (with an approach activated), touch
the menu Icon.
3) Touch the 'Activate Vectors-to-Final' or 'Cancel Vectors-to-Final'
menu option.
Vectors-to-Final (Active Flight Plan)
Final Course
Extension
Vectors-to-Final (map)
Vectors-to-
Final Symbol
The aera provides no guidance to the inbound course. The course deviation needle
on the graphic HSI remains off-center until established on the final approach course.
The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line.
If Vectors-to-Final are not activated, the aera creates a straight-line course directly to
the first waypoint in the approach.
Loading the approach cancels the Direct-to and initiates a route to the FAF.