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The Waypoints can be manually created or can be downloaded from PC using the AirTools or GpsDump
software or also from MAC using GpsDump ‘MAC’ version . It is also possible to transfer the Waypoints from
one instrument to the other via BT.
8.1.1
CREATING A NEW WAYPOINT MANUALLY
To create a new Waypoint, in the menu, put the cursor on the first database’s dotted line, and then press the
key
(“EDIT” function).
The “EDIT” function is described in the chapters 2.6.1 and 2.6.2.
Name: 6 characters, format aaaNNN (aaa = 3 alphanumeric characters, NNN = waypoint altitude above sea
level, in tens of meters). Note: if the field NNN doesn’t contain three numbers, then the navigation uses the
field Altitude.
Sym : numbers from
0
to
9
or the letter
A
to identify an official landing zone (Airfield)
Note : alphanumerical, 16 characters available
Lat / Lon: Latitude and longitude.
Altitude: altitude in meters. Note: this field is used only if the field NNN of the waypoint’s name doesn’t
contains three numbers.
Near: distance in meters that activates the fast frequency flight recorder (one second scan).
Radius : radius in meters of the waypoint’s cylinder
8.1.2
CREATING A NEW WAYPOINT USING THE CURRENT POSITION (MARK)
When the GPS acquires a valid position (UTC sync) it is possible to save it in the instrument’s memory using
the function “MARK”.
Press the key
(long press) to enter in the “MARK” page. To save the current position press again the key
(“SAV” function). The current position will be saved as a new Waypoint in the User Waypoint list (“WPT
USER”) with the format nnMaaa (aaa= altitude A1 in tens of meters).
8.1.3
EDIT WAYPOINT
To modify (edit) an existing Waypoint, scroll though the list using the arrow keys
or
until the cursor is
on the desired one, then press the key
(“EDIT” function).
The “EDIT” function is described in the chapters 2.6.1 and 2.6.2.
For the field’s layout see the chapter 8.3.
8.1.4
DELETE WAYPOINT
To delete a Waypoint from the list, enter in the desired Waypoint as like to edit it (
key), then press the key
(long press) and confirm the delete request pressing the key
, or cancel the procedure using the key
To delete all the Waypoints of a list: while you are inside a WP list press the key
(long press), and confirm
