Simrad Autopilot AP26 - Manual (Page 42)

Simrad AP26 and AP27 Autopilots
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Nav/Wind
This parameter will only be available if ‘Boat type’ is
set to ‘Sail’ in the Installation/Dockside menu (see
Dockside settings, page 88). The ‘Nav/Wind’
parameter will configure the active mode on the
NAV/WIND button.
The following alternatives are available:
• NAV
• WIND Auto
Wind steering will be disabled when the ‘Nav/Wind’ parameter
is set to ‘NAV’. Then the normal NAV mode for power boats is
activated when pressing the NAV/WIND button.
If ‘Nav/Wind’ is set to ‘WIND Auto’, wind steering
will be enabled. Pressing the NAV/WIND button
will then initiate the WIND-mode. The autopilot will
automatically select between apparent and true wind
steering.
True wind steering is used when running. When the boat is
running, it will also be surfing on the waves. This may lead to
significant changes in boat speed, hence changes in apparent
wind angle. Steering to apparent wind is therefore used only
when beating or reaching.
Range: NAV, WIND Auto
Default: WIND Auto
Nav/Wind, RACING parameters
If ‘Wind setup’ is set to ‘RACING’ in the Installation/Dockside
menu (see page 92), more settings are available under the
‘Nav/Wind’ parameter:
• NAV
• WIND Apparent
• WIND True
• WIND Auto
Default: WIND Auto