beautypg.com

Understanding vectors – Garmin GPSMAP 296 User Manual

Page 31

background image

Understanding Vectors

The Vectors? Option, which appears after you select an approach,

determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint.
If you select Yes, the GPSMAP 296 creates an extension of the final

course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final

approach fix [FAF]). On the Active Route Page, a Vector to Final

symbol appears beside the first approach waypoint.

Active Approach Page

Using vectors in the approach

The GPSMAP 296 provides no guidance to the inbound course.

The course deviation needle on the graphic HSI remains off-center

until you are established on this final approach course. The HSI

automatically slews (rotates to show the direction) to the inbound

course. The Map Page shows an extension of the final approach

course using a bold magenta line.

If No is selected for the Vectors? Option, the GPSMAP 296 creates

a straight-line course directly to the FAF (from wherever you are

when you final approach fix). This works much like any other route

with course guidance from point to point and a turn usually required

as you cross each waypoint.

CAUTION: Steep Turns are not allowed on an IFR (Instrument

Flight Rules) approach. Follow the approach plate or air traffic

control instructions to complete the approach without a steep

turn.

If air traffic control clears your approach to an airport, loading the

approach cancels your Direct To and initiates a route to the FAF.

Load the approach only when cleared by air traffic control.
You can cancel an approach and/or vectors several ways:

• Press the Direct To , and press MENU on the Go To Page.
• From the Active Go To (or Active Route) Page, press MENU.
To cancel the vectors and/or approach:

1. Press the

Direct To to show the Go To Page. Or, open

the Active Route Page. Press

MENU to open the options

menu.

2. Highlight

Cancel Approach, and press ENTER to cancel

the entire approach. If you enabled Vectors, highlight

Cancel

Vectors, and press ENTER to navigate directly to the FAF.

GPSMAP 296 Pilot’s Guide

23

B

ASIC

O

PERATION

IN

A

VIATION

M

ODE

>

S

ELECTING

AN

A

PPROACH