Beginning on, Panel page – Garmin GPSMAP 296 User Manual

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Panel Page

The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format,

similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the differences between

this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical

panel instruments use sensors that provide information different

from that derived using GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the

GPSMAP 296 is in Aviation Mode.
The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator

(HSI) surrounded by additional indicators.

Panel Page

Ground speed

Next waypoint

and distance

to it

Altitude

Vertical speed

Estimated

time enroute

Turn Rate

Indicator

HSI showing Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

CDI scale

The graphic HSI depicts the course to the destination or the next

waypoint in a route, current ground track, off course error, and a

To/From indication. The rotating compass indicates your current

ground track at the top of the page.
The course pointer and course deviation needle indicate the course

and whether you are on the course. A bug indicator provides

information to guide you back to the course if you stray off course.
If you move off course, the Course Deviation Indicator, or needle,

indicates how far off course you are, left or right, based on its

placement along the course deviation scale. To get back on course

and center the needle, steer toward the needle.
The course deviation scale setting is adjustable for Auto, ±0.25,

1.25 or 5.00 (nautical mile, statute mile, or kilometer) full-scale

deﬂection. The course deviation scale appears on the lower right

corner of the HSI. The default setting is Auto, which uses three

factors to determine the distance from the center of the CDI to full

left or right limits:

• When you are within 30 nm of any airport in the active route,

Auto sets the CDI scale at 1.25.

• When you are on an approach leg or within 2 nm of the FAF

or MAP waypoints, Auto sets the scale at 0.25.

• If the previous two conditions do not exist, Auto sets to 5.0.

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