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Basic Operation of the Garmin GTN 650 GPS
Errol Chopping
How to use that DirectTo feature
Many pilots choose to use the DirectTo function of the GPS. Doing this is a
straightforward operation.
CASA is concerned that using the DirectTo feature of a GPS can cause problems because
going directly to a place without any other considerations might take you unknowingly
through controlled airspace or restricted areas. We assume that if you are going directly
to a place you will not blindly stumble into airspace you should not enter.
Going directly to a place
To go directly to a place, push the DirectTo button, which is in the middle of the right
hand side of the GPS.
You then see the screen below and you must choose what kind of place you want to go
to.
If you choose the first (top-most) you are choosing to go to a Waypoint (like an NDB or
an IFR waypoint). If you choose the middle location (FPL) you are choosing to go to a
place on your flight plan (this document does not cover flight plans). If you choose the
bottom location (NRST APT), you are choosing to go to a nearby airport.
You must pick one of these, or Cancel. In this document we have chosen the top-most
location: ‘Waypoint’. When you choose a location, you will see a keypad and you can type
the code in.
