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Old 04-20-2017, 10:22 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by menzies View Post
Just an update on the above. AP will take a route (multiple waypoints) from a GPS and follow the route - however I believe that no AP will make the next turn for you. It will notify you when it is time to accept the next waypoint but, in case there are reasons the turn should not be made, it will not do it for you. That is certainly the case with my dual set up.
menzies,

Actually, Simrad autopilots will execute the turn to subsequent waypoints up to a certain user-defined limit (I've seen 10°-30°), beyond which the user must confirm the course change. Garmin autopilots will make the turns automatically without any operator intervention at all. It seems each manufacturer/model might behave differently as it relates to these course changes. As always, RTFM
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