Searching Around a Reference Waypoint
Use this function to search for the 20 nearest waypoints of each type (including airspaces)
within 600 miles of a reference waypoint selected from the database. This can be used as
an aid to flight planning.
1. While in the Nearest Waypoint function, turn the
Large
knob to view “Choose
Waypoint to Search Around” and press
ENTER
.
Choose Wpt to
Search Around
Press ENT
2. The waypoint type will flash. Turn the
Small
knob to choose Airport, VOR, NDB,
Intersection (INT) or User waypoint type.
VOR PDX
PORTLAND
facil OR USA
3. Turn the
Large
knob to the waypoint identifier name. The first character of the
identifier will flash. Turn the
Small
knob to change characters. Turn the
Large
knob to
select the next character to change.
AIRPORT SLE
SALEM
city OR USA
4. Press
ENTER
. The Nearest waypoints (and airspaces) will now be referenced to the
selected search waypoint rather than your present position.
Near 1 to SLE
SLE AIRPORT
Brg 110° 0.5nm
5. Turn the
Small
knob to view the nearest 20 waypoints of the selected type to the
selected reference waypoint. Turn the
Large
knob to change waypoint types.
Note
The last viewed Nearest Waypoint will be the waypoint shown the next time
you want to insert a waypoint. For instance, if you press NRST and look at
PDX, the next time you want to insert a waypoint into a flight plan, PDX will
show first.
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