Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

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The following list of additional terms are often used 

by jumpmasters:
Drop Altitude—altitude when jumpmaster exits 

aircraft, measured in AGL
Forward Throw Horizontal—distance traveled by 

due to aircraft speed
K values—wind drag values for parachutes
Opening Altitude—altitude when jumpmaster opens 

chute, measured in AGL
Static Jump—type of jump where wind speed and 

direction are assumed constant for the duration of the 

jump

Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm 

circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm 

circle can help you avoid restricted locations.
For more information on proximity waypoints see the 

“Proximity Waypoints” section on 

Use the Calendar to view sunrise/sunset times, moon 

phase, hunt and fish probabilities, and archived 

waypoints for activities you want to navigate to, for 

any given day and location.

1.  Press 

MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2.  Select the 

Calendar icon, and press ENTER. 

The Calendar Page opens with the current 

week shown.

3.  Use the 

ROCKER to highlight the day you 

want to add waypoints to and press 

ENTER to 

show the page for that day.