Garmin G1000H Bell 407GX Pilot's Guide - Page 232

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT If the parallel track proposed by the offset direction and distance is not allowed by the system, the activation prompt is displayed, but disabled. Parallel Track cannot be activated if a course is set using direct-to or if the active leg is the first leg of the departure procedure. Attempting to activate parallel track with these conditions results in the message 'Parallel Track Unavailable Invalid Route Geometry'. If an approach leg is active the status indicates that the system is unable to activate the parallel track with the message 'Parallel Track Unavailable Approach Leg Active'. If the offset direction and distance results in an unreasonable route geometry the status indicates that the system is unable to activate the parallel track because of invalid geometry. Subdued Prompt (Unavailable) Unavailable Status Invalid Approach Geometry Active Figure 5-81 Parallel Track Unavailable If the active leg is not a track between two fixes (TF) or a course to a fix (DF) leg, the status indicates that the system is unable to activate the parallel track because parallel track is not available for the active leg type. Cancel Prompt Active Status Offset Direction & Distance Subdued (Unavailable) Figure 5-82 Cancelling Parallel Track Cancelling parallel track: 1) Press the FPL Key to display the Active Flight Plan Page (MFD) or the Active Flight Plan Window (PFD). 2) Press the MENU Key, highlight 'Parallel Track', and press the ENT Key. The Parallel Track Window is displayed with 'CANCEL PARALLEL TRACK?' highlighted. 3) Press the ENT Key. 220 Garmin G1000H™ Pilot's Guide for the Bell 407GX 190-01255-00 Rev. A