Garmin G500 Pilots Guide - Page 74

Foreword 3.3.8 Measuring Distances The "Measure Bearing/Distance" function provides a quick and easy method to determine the bearing and distance between any two points on the Navigation Map. 1) While viewing Navigation Map 1 or 2 of the Map page group, press MENU. 2) Turn the large or small MFD knobs to highlight "Measure Bearing/ Distance" and then press ENT. System Sec 1 PFD Sec 2 MFD Sec 3 Features Avoidance Hazard Sec 4 Additional Sec 5 & Alerts Annun. Sec 6 Symbols Sec 7 Figure 3-10 Navigation Map Measure Distance Function 3) Your present position will be marked as the starting reference point. To choose a different starting reference point, turn the large or small MFD knobs to desired point and press ENT. Figure 3-11 Measure Distance Starting Reference Point 4) Turn the large or small MFD knobs to move the cursor to a reference point. The distance and bearing is displayed at the top of the display. Distance and Bearing Between Start and End Points Ending Reference Point position Ending Reference Point Starting Reference Point Figure 3-12 Bearing/Distance Measurement 5) Press the small MFD knob to stop measuring. 3-10 Garmin G500 Pilot's Guide 190-01102-02 Rev. B Appendix A Glossary Sec 8 Index Appendix B