Garmin Pilot 3 Manual

							GOTO Options are also provided to initiate a TracBack route or to cancel the 
current GOTO destination.
To display the GOTO Options, press MENU (immediately after pressing
GOTO/NRST).
The following options are available:
TracBackÑ allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically 
stored in the receiverÕs memory. This eliminates the need to store waypoints 
along the way. (See page 64 for more information about TracBack.)
Cancel GOTOÑ cancels the current GOTO destination and resumes navigation 
of any previously selected route. If no route is currently in use; bearing, distance, 
etc. will remain blank until a destination waypoint is defined.
To cancel the current GOTO destination, highlight ÔCancel GOTOÕ and
press ENTER.
ÔTracBackÕ allows you to
retrace your path based upon
an automatic track log
recording.
To cancel a current GOTO
destination, select ÔCancel
GOTOÕ from the GOTO
Options.
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							The TracBack navigation feature allows you to retrace your path using the track
log automatically stored in the receiverÕs memory. This eliminates the need to manual-
ly store waypoints along the way. A track log is an electronic breadcrumb trail show-
ing the path you have travelled. Your GPS III Pilot can be set to automatically record
track log points anytime the receiver is on and locked onto satellites (see page 74). 
TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30
waypoints and activating the new route in reverse order along those waypoints. Once
activated, a TracBack route will lead you back to the oldest track log point stored in
memory, so itÕs a good idea to clear the existing track log at the beginning of your cur-
rent trip (e.g., at your home airport) before you get started. 
To clear the track log and define the starting point for a TracBack route:
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Highlight ÔTrack LogÕ and press ENTER.
3. Highlight ÔClear LogÕ and press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER to delete the track log data (or press QUIT to cancel).
To create and activate a TracBack route:
1. Enable track log recording and leave the GPS III Pilot on to automatically record track 
log positions while under way. Refer to page 74 for information on track log settings.
2. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
3. Highlight ÔTrack LogÕ and press ENTER.
4. Highlight ÔTracBackÕ and press ENTER to create/activate the TracBack route. (A
message box will appear while the unit analyzes the data and creates the route.)
Clear the old track log before
you depart. This defines the
starting point for a TracBack
route.
ÔTracBackÕ can also be initiat-
ed from the Main MenuÕs
ÔTrack LogÕ option.
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							Once a TracBack has been activated, the GPS III Pilot will take the track log cur-
rently stored in memory and divide it into route segments, called ÔlegsÕ. Up to 30 track
log waypoints (labeled ÔT###Õ, e.g. ÔT001Õ) will be created to mark the most significant
features of the track log in order to duplicate your path as closely as possible. To gain
the most benefit from the TracBack feature, keep the following tips in mind:
¥ Always clear the track log at the point you want to return to (your home, your
home airport, etc.)
¥ The ÔRecord ModeÕ on the Track Log Setup Page must be set to ÔWrapÕ or ÔFillÕ.
¥ There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to create a
TracBack route.
¥ If there is not enough available memory to add more waypoints and create a
TracBack route, you will be alerted with a Ôwaypoint memory fullÕ message. The
receiver will use the available waypoints to create a route with an emphasis on
the track log closest to the destination. Also, existing track log waypoints that are
not contained in any route will be erased to free more memory. The GPS III Pilot
will create the new waypoints using the first available three-digit number.
¥ If the Track Log Setup PageÕs ÔintervalÕ field is set to ÔTimeÕ, the route may not fol-
low your exact path. (Keep the ÔintervalÕ field set to ÔResolutionÕ for best results.)
¥ If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip, TracBack
will draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where
it resumed.
¥ If there are frequent changes in direction and distance in your track log, 30 way-
points may not accurately depict your exact path. The receiver will then assign
the 30 waypoints to the most significant points of your track log, and simplify
segments with fewer changes in direction.
A TracBack route contains a
series of waypoints labeled
ÔT###Õ that approximate your
previous route of travel.
ÔWrapÕ will overwrite the old
track log data in memory,
once all memory has been
used.
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							Route navigation allows you to manually create a sequence of intermediate way-
points which lead you to your final destination. The GPS III Pilot will store up to 20
reversible routes, with up to 30 waypoints in each route. Routes can be created and
modified by text entryÑusing the rocker keypad to enter waypoint names. All of the
GPS III PilotÕs route functions are accessed through a ÔRoutesÕ option on the Main Menu.
To create a new route:
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Highlight ÔRoutesÕ and press ENTER. The Route List is displayed, showing all routes
stored in memory.
3. Press MENU to display the Route Options.
4. Highlight ÔNew RouteÕ and press ENTER. The GPS III Pilot creates a route called 
ÔEmpty-XXÕ. (The name changes as you add waypoints to the route, so make note of 
the route name for future reference.)
5. Highlight the first waypoint name field and press ENTER to begin entering the name of
an existing waypoint in memory.
6. Use the rocker keypad to enter the name of the route waypoint and press ENTER.
7. Highlight the next waypoint name field, press ENTER and repeat step 6 until all route
waypoints have been added to the route.
Route List
The GPS III PilotÕs Route List displays all the routes currently stored in memory,
along with a descriptive name for each route. Once a route has been created, it can be
activated and used for navigation from the Route List. A route may be followed in the
same sequence as it was originally created, or you can invert the route and navigate
from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint.
To display the Route List,
showing all routes stored in
memory, select ÔRoutesÕ from
the Main Menu.
Select ÔNew RouteÕ from the
Route Options and enter the
identifiers for the route way-
points in the sequence you
wish to follow them.
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							To activate a route:
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Highlight ÔRoutesÕ and press ENTER. The Route List is displayed, showing all routes 
stored in memory.
3. Highlight the desired route and press MENU to display the Route Options.
4. Highlight ÔActivateÕ to navigate the route in sequence, and press ENTER. 
The Route List also allows you to enter your own 13-character name for any list-
ed route. By default the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route. 
To enter a custom route name:
1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above to display the Route List.
2. Highlight the desired route and press ENTER to display the Route Edit Page.
3. Highlight the route name field (top line) and press ENTER to begin editing.
4. Use the rocker keypad to enter the desired name and press ENTER when finished.
When a route is highlighted on the Route List, additional functions are available
from the Route Options.
To display the Route Options, press MENU (with the Route List 
displayed).
The following Route Options are available:
New RouteÑ allows you to create a new route, as described on page 66.
ActivateÑ allows you to navigate the route in the same sequence it was original-
ly created, as described above.
Activating a route tells the
GPS III Pilot you wish to use
this route for navigation 
guidance.
Selecting a GOTO destination
along the current route will
take you directly to that way-
point, then continue with the
remainder of the route. 
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							InvertÑ allows you to reverse the order of waypoints in the route.
CopyÑ allows you to copy the selected route to a new route. The copy function 
can be used to save a TracBack route for future use. The copy function is also 
useful for duplicating an existing route before making changes.
To copy a route:
1. Highlight ÔCopyÕ and press ENTER. 
2. The Route Plan Page will appear for the duplicate route and the name for the new
route will be first and last waypoints in the route. If this name is identical to the origi-
nal route name (or any other saved route), then a number will be added to the end of
the name to create a unique name.
Delete RouteÑ allows you to remove the selected route from memory. The 
waypoints contained in the route will still appear in memory, but not as part of 
the route.
To delete a route from memory:
1. Highlight ÔDelete RouteÕ and press ENTER. A confirmation page will appear.
2. Press ENTER to delete the route (or QUIT to cancel). 
Delete AllÑ allows you to remove all routes from memory. The waypoints con-
tained in all stored routes will remain in memory, but not as part of any route.
To delete all routes from memory:
1. Highlight ÔDelete AllÕ and press ENTER. A confirmation page will appear.
2. Press ENTER to delete all routes (or QUIT to cancel). 
ÔCopyÕ allows you to make a
duplicate of a route before
making editing changes.
ÔDeleteÕ will remove the route
from memory, but not the
waypoints contained in the
route.
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							Once a route is added to memory, you can review and/or edit the route from the
Route Edit Page. The Route Edit Page shows the sequence of waypoints for the select-
ed route and provides additional options to insert waypoints, remove waypoints or
perform trip/fuel planning functions.
To edit a route:
1. From the Route List, highlight the route you wish to edit and press ENTER. The Route
Edit Page appears for the selected route.
2. To change a route waypoint, highlight the waypoint you wish to change and press
ENTER. Use the rocker keypad to enter the new waypoint and press ENTER.
3. To review the information for a route waypoint, highlight the desired waypoint and
press MENU. A pop-up menu appears with additional options. Highlight ÔReview WptÕ
and press ENTER to display the Waypoint Definition Page for the selected waypoint.
4. To insert a waypoint in the route, highlight the waypoint that will immediately follow the
new route waypoint and press MENU. A pop-up menu appears with additional options. 
Highlight ÔInsert WptÕ and press ENTER to display a blank line for the new waypoint. 
Enter the name of the new waypoint and press ENTER.
5. To delete a waypoint from the route, highlight the waypoint you wish to delete and
press MENU. Highlight ÔRemove WptÕ on the pop-up menu and press ENTER.
To edit a route from the map display:
1. Follow step 1 above to select the Route Edit Page, press MENU and select ÔShow MapÕ. 
2. To insert a new waypoint move the pointer to the route leg in which the new waypoint
will be placed. press ENTER, move the pointer to the new waypoint location and press
ENTER to insert the new waypoint. 
3. To remove a waypoint, move the pointer to the waypoint, press MENU and select
ÔRemove WptÕ.
The Route Options allow for
easy editing of an existing
route.
To edit a route, highlight the
route waypoint which is
affected by the change. If
inserting a waypoint, highlight
the existing waypoint which
follows the new waypoint.
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							The Route Edit Page also displays trip planning information for each leg or the
entire route. Available information includes desired course, time to waypoint, distance
to waypoint, required fuel and sunrise/sunset times at the waypoint location.
To use the trip planning features:
1. To select the desired planning figure, highlight the desired route from the Route List 
and press ENTER to display the Route Edit Page. One of ten available planning figures
appears to the right of each route waypoint. Use the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the rocker
keypad to select the desired item.
2. To enter planning information, Press MENU and select ÔSetup PlanÕ from the options 
list. Enter the figures for speed, fuel flow and departure date/time. 
Active Route Page
The last page appearing in the main sequence (using the PAGE or QUIT keys) is
the Active Route Page. Whenever you have activated a route, GOTO or TracBack, the
Active Route Page will show each waypoint (by name) of the active route, along with
the desired course, distance to waypoint, time to each waypoint, fuel requirements or
sunrise/sunset times at each route waypoint. As you navigate the route, the informa-
tion on the Active Route Page will automatically update to indicate the destination
waypoint and any remaining interim waypoints.
From the Active Route Page, you can change the name of the active route (see page
67), review information on a route waypoint (see page 48) or bypass route waypoints
and GOTO any waypoint in the route (see page 62). The user-selectable data field on
the right side of the page also keeps you informed of current conditions. There are ten
different data items available. See page 98 for descriptions of navigation terms.
To change the Active Route Page data, press the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the
rocker keypad.
With a route displayed, use
the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the
rocker keypad to select the
trip planning features.
The Active Route Page shows
the route currently being used
for navigation guidance.
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							Many features of the GPS III Pilot are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an
options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your prefer-
ences and/or select special features which specifically relate to that page.
To display the Active Route Page Options, press MENU (with the Active
Route Page displayed).
The following options are available:
Setup PlanÑ displays a trip planning screen, allowing you to plan and review
distance, fuel and time en route information for the selected route.
To use the trip planning features:
1. Highlight ÔSetup PlanÕ and press ENTER. A setup screen is provided for planned speed,
fuel flow and departure time.
2. To enter a speed for your trip, highlight the speed field, press ENTER and use the
rocker keypad to select the desired speed. Press ENTER to confirm.
3. Enter an hourly fuel flow (if desired) in the fuel field, using the same steps above.
4. Enter the date and time of departure (the current date/time will be offered automatical-
ly), using the same steps above.
5. Press QUIT to return to the Active Route Page, and use the LEFT/RIGHT portion of the
rocker keypad to select the planning figures (to the immediate right of each listed route
waypointÕs identifier).
Re-evaluateÑ reactivates the current route and selects the route leg closest to 
your current position as the active leg. The active leg defines the current ÔfromÕ 
and ÔtoÕ waypoints.
DeactivateÑ cancels navigation of the route you are currently using.
ÔSetup PlanÕ allows you to
define planned speed, fuel
flow and departure time in
order to review trip planning
figures.
ÔRe-evaluateÕ will reactivate
the current route and select
the closest leg. This feature is
handy if you stray well off
course and later wish to
return to the route.
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							InvertÑ reactivates the current route in reverse order and navigates from the end
waypoint back to the beginning waypoint.
Insert WptÑ allows you to insert an additional waypoint into the route, directly 
in front of the currently highlighted waypoint in the route. If no route waypoint is 
highlighted, this option is not available. See page 69 for route editing info.
Remove WptÑ removes the currently highlighted waypoint from the route. If 
no waypoint is highlighted, this option is not available. See page 69 for route 
editing information.
Review WptÑ allows you to view the Waypoint Definition Page for the cur-
rently highlighted waypoint in the route. If no route waypoint is highlighted, this 
option is not available. See page 48 for waypoint review information.
Delete RouteÑ allows you to remove the current route from memory. The way-
points contained in the route will still appear in memory, but not as part of the
route. See page 68.
To reverse the sequence of
waypoints in the active route,
select the ÔInvertÕ option.
To delete the active route from
memory, select the ÔDelete
RouteÕ option.
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