"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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On May 15, 3:56 pm, "Matt Barrow"
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In the G1000 the observer takes command of the right screen while
taxiing out and programs in a way point named Grid#A/B/C/D, etc.
So he creates a WPT called 123A, 123B, 123C, 123D, etc. He does this
by looking at his gridded sectional and figuring the lat/long.

Not by using the cursor to point and click?

No. Its very difficult to get your bearings on a moving map for
distant locations.

I've only had the G1000 for three months, butI haven't found it THAT
difficult.

A grid really doesn't have a good point of
reference other than lat/long. I suppose if the grid was over
something easily identifiable(like the Golden Gate), you could do it
but otherwise its easier to just type in the lat/long off your gridded
sectional chart.

Other than Terminal areas, I haven't used sectionals in YEARS.

AOAN, I use a named intersection, or just an approximae spot, say five miles
from where I want to enter the traffic area.