Garmin GPSMAP 296 User Manual

The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format, 

similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the differences between 

this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical 

panel instruments use sensors that provide information different 

from that derived using GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the 

GPSMAP 296 is in Aviation Mode. 
The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator 

(HSI) surrounded by additional indicators.

Ground speed

Next waypoint 

and distance 

to it

Altitude

Vertical speed

Estimated 

time enroute

Turn Rate 

Indicator

HSI showing Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

CDI scale

The graphic HSI depicts the course to the destination or the next 

waypoint in a route, current ground track, off course error, and a 

To/From indication. The rotating compass indicates your current 

ground track at the top of the page. 
The course pointer and course deviation needle indicate the course 

and whether you are on the course. A bug indicator provides 

information to guide you back to the course if you stray off course.
If you move off course, the Course Deviation Indicator, or needle, 

indicates how far off course you are, left or right, based on its 

placement along the course deviation scale. To get back on course 

and center the needle, steer toward the needle. 
The course deviation scale setting is adjustable for Auto, ±0.25, 

1.25 or 5.00 (nautical mile, statute mile, or kilometer) full-scale 

deflection. The course deviation scale appears on the lower right 

corner of the HSI. The default setting is Auto, which uses three 

factors to determine the distance from the center of the CDI to full 

left or right limits: 

•  When you are within 30 nm of any airport in the active route, 

Auto sets the CDI scale at 1.25. 

•  When you are on an approach leg or within 2 nm of the FAF 

or MAP waypoints, Auto sets the scale at 0.25.

•  If the previous two conditions do not exist, Auto sets to 5.0.

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