Garmin Aera 760 User Manual

Garmin aera 760 Pilot’s Guide
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Navigation
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2.3 VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV)
NOTE: Vertical Navigation should only be used while conducting VFR opera-
tions.
The VNAV function provides settings for the vertical navigation. These settings create
a three-dimensional profile from the present location and altitude to a final (target)
altitude at a specified location.
When the VNAV profile is defined, the pilot is informed of the progress by message
alerts. The teal bar on the HSI (when displayed) shows the VNAV profile.
The Vertical Navigation feature is only available when navigating a Direct To or flight
plan, and the ground speed is greater than 35 knots.
The VNAV indicator is displayed and the 'Estimated Time to VNAV' (VNAV TIME) field
goes blank one minute prior to the initial descent point; if the VNAV alert messages are
enabled, the 'Approaching VNAV profile' message appears.
The 'Approaching VNAV profile' message appears one minute prior to the initial
descent point. The descent angle locks to prevent changes in speed from altering the
profile. The VNAV feature does not take into account any changes in groundspeed that
occur during the transition from level flight to descent or climb.
At 500 ft above the target altitude, the VNAV indicator disappears from the altimeter;
if the VNAV alert messages are enabled, the 'Approaching VNAV target altitude'
message is displayed.
CAUTION: The aera 760 is a VFR navigation tool and should not be used to
perform instrument approaches.
CAUTION: VNAV is only a VFR navigation aid and is not intended for
instrument approaches.

Garmin Aera 760 Specifications

General

Brand	Garmin
Model	Aera 760
Category	GPS
Language	English