Set up your Auto-Descent by selecting:
·
Distance from destination waypoint (0 - 99 nm)
or Offset Distance
·
Ending altitude (-1,500 - 50,000’ in 50’ steps)
·
Descent rate (100 - 5,000’/min in 10’/min steps)
·
Estimated ground speed (50 - 600 kts)
1. While viewing either the Auto-Descent or End Alt
page in the Altitude Assist function, press
SEL
. The
Offset Distance value will flash. Turn the
SMALL
knob to change the Descent Offset Distance value.
End
5nm before
PDX
at
1027’
500’/min 200kts
2. Turn the
LARGE
knob to the destination waypoint
field. Turn the
SMALL
knob (cw or ccw) to change
the field. You can choose from the remaining
waypoints in your flight plan.
3. Turn the
LARGE
knob to the Ending Altitude value.
Turn the
SMALL
knob to change the value. The
default value is 1000 ft above the airport elevation.
4. Turn the
LARGE
knob to the Descent Rate and
Estimated Speed with the
LARGE
and
SMALL
knobs. Press
ENTER
when you have set all of the
values.
5. Turn the
SMALL
knob to the Auto Descent page, if
necessary. Your recommended glide slope and
ending altitude are shown. Press
ENTER
to activate
(ready) Auto Descent. Press
ENTER
again to cancel
it.
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SEL
ENTER
ENTER
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