To do an outward spiraling search from a waypoint, setup the special function buttons for search
patterns. (See page 28 Selecting Special Functions) When you are near the waypoint you want
to search from, select “go to” th
is waypoint on your GPS. With the pilot in heading hold, press
and release the
GPS
(Select Load) button and then press and release one of the Bent Arrow
buttons. If you pressed the
Bent Right Arrow
button, the waypoint will remain on your
starboard side as the spiral search unwinds. The spacing between the spiral laps is set with setup
code 249.
Search Pattern (GPS Steering)
Return to heading hold by pressing one of the straight arrow buttons. An example of the search
pattern is shown in the figure below.
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