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Autopilot in NAV/GPSS mode will follow the flightplan as filed.
Autopilot in NAV/GPSS mode will follow the flightplan as filed.
With the rotary knob {{key press|LK}} you can adjust the course to a waypoint. The FMS will switch in OBS mode and use the course as a radial for the given waypoint.
With the rotary knob {{key press|LK}} you can adjust the course to a waypoint. The FMS will switch in OBS mode and use the course as a radial for the given waypoint.
==={{key press|L3}} : Bearing Ptr===
Enables you to display a bearing to the selected navigation source [Nav1|Nav2|FMS]. The pointer is only visible if the source is in range.
==={{key press|L5}} : Fly Vectors===
This is your hook to the FMS. IF you flying FMS you can leave the route by pressing the {{key press|L5}} and follow the HDG bug. The flightplan is still active and by crossing the route again the FMS will intercept the LEG to continue the route.
==={{key press|R2}} : Timer===
Press {{key press|R2}} to start the timer then you can reset the running timer or stop it. Reset a stopped timer will set it back to zero.
===Bug Selection===
Select the "Bug Select" Tab by pressing the {{key press|PFD}} page rocker switch to the right. With the LSK {{key press|R3}}  {{key press|R4}}  {{key press|R5}}  you can select the corresponding bug for input.
The rotary knob {{key press|RK}} will adjust the selected bug. By pressing the knob you can sync the bug.
After 10sec of no input it will switch back to the HDG bug selection.


==FMS : Flight Management System==
==FMS : Flight Management System==
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