GTN 650 VNAV Tutorial: Planning & Executing a Smooth Descent

See the Garmin GTN 650's VNAV (Vertical Navigation) in action! This tutorial walks you through a practical example of configuring and executing a VNAV descent on a cross-country flight. Follow along as we set up a VFR flight plan from M17 to KJEF, utilizing and along track waypoint and an altitude constraint. We'll show you how to retrieve the pattern altitude from the waypoint info and assign it to the arrival for accurate VNAV calculations. Learn how to: Configure your flight plan for VNAV. Enable VNAV and select your desired vertical speed (VS) target or descent angle. Verify the Top of Descent (TOD) point on your navigation map. Monitor the TOD countdown during your enroute phase. Seamlessly integrate VNAV with your GFC autopilot. This hands-on demonstration will give you a clear understanding of how to use the GTN 650's VNAV capabilities to simplify your descent planning and execution, especially on longer flights.