Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E86Flight PlanningOverviewNavigationFlight PlanningHazard AvoidanceAdditional FeaturesAppendicesIndexACTIVATING VECTORS-TO-FINALAfter an approach has been activated, the 'Activate Vectors-to-Final' menu optionis used when being vectored to the final approach course by Air Traffic Control (ATC).When Vectors-to-Final are activated, the aera 660 creates an extension of the finalcourse, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]).A Vector to Final symbol appears beside the first approach waypoint in the Active FlightPlan.Activating/Cancelling Vectors-to-Final:1) From the Main Menu, touch Active Flight Plan.2) While navigating an Active Flight Plan (with an approach activated), touchthe Menu Icon.3) Touch the active approach.4) Touch Activate Vectors-to-Final or Cancel Vectors-to-Final.Vectors-to-Final (Active Flight Plan)Final CourseExtensionVectors-to-Final (Map)Vectors-to-Final SymbolThe aera 660 provides no guidance to the inbound course. The course deviationneedle on the graphic HSI remains off-center until established on the final approachcourse. The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a boldmagenta line.If Vectors-to-Final are not activated, the aera 660 creates a straight-line coursedirectly to the first waypoint in the approach.Loading the approach cancels the Direct-to and initiates a route to the FAF.
