Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 NG AFM
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e) Navigation Capture and Track:
1. Navigation source ..................... select VOR or GPS using
CDI button on PFD
2. Course bearing pointer ................. set using course knob
(VOR only)
3. Intercept heading ..................... establish in HDG or ROL
mode (if required)
4. Mode controller ...................... select NAV on mode controller
5. Green or white VOR or GPS annunciation . . note on PFD
6. Vertical mode and reference ............ select on mode controller
NOTE
If the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) is greater than one
dot from center, the autopilot will arm the NAV mode and
indicate VOR or GPS in white on the PFD. The pilot must
ensure that the current heading will result in a capture of the
selected course. If the CDI is one dot or less from center, the
autopilot will enter the capture mode when the NAV button
is pressed and annunciate VOR or GPS in green on the PFD.
END OF CHECKLIST
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