TM 1-1510-218-10
3C-104
Figure 3C-49. Direct-To Impromptu Waypoint Inserted as a Future Flight Plan Waypoint
Table 3C-40. Direct-To Impromptu Waypoint Inserted as a Future Flight Plan
Waypoint Procedure
NO.
DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION
1
Press Direct Function Key - DIR.
2
Enter desired impromptu location in the scratchpad.
3
Insert impromptu location after intervening flight plan waypoints.
4
Press the line select key a second time to execute a Direct-To the same point.
5
When the Direct To becomes the active waypoint, the course indicator displays dir.
To execute a Direct To the non-flight plan
waypoint that is stored within the FMS, like a
Markpoint, copy the desired waypoint into the
scratchpad, select DIR, and select line select 1L to
activate the Direct-To the scratchpad waypoint.
(5) Direct-To Vector From Present Position.
The impromptu point may also be defined as a vector
from the present position of the aircraft. Vector
waypoints are handled in exactly the same manner as a
normal waypoint except that the FMS-800 computes the
waypoint position from present position. Refer to Figure
3C-50 and Table 3C-41.