B&G Network Pilot - Manual (Page 25)

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AUTO GYBE
When the autopilot is engaged in VANE mode the True Wind Angle
(TWA) is calculated. This enables the autopilot to indicate when you
can execute a PILOT controlled gybe. When the autopilot keys are
pressed it will control the steering of the boat so that as the wind passes
astern the boom and sails can be safely transferred to the opposite
tack. The autopilot will then maintain the same Target AWA on the
opposite tack.
When TWA is in the range
-120
0 to +120 0 the boat is
sailing in the autopilot
GYBE SECTOR.
The PILOT display
alternatively shows WND
(target AWA) and GYBE in
the LCD text window. Press the <10 and 10>
keys together on any
Network PILOT display or
Hand-held Controller to
GYBE. The autopilot will steering
the boat on to the same
Target AWA on the
opposite tack.