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NAME. For each waypoint you can assign a unique name. Type the name of the
waypoint in this field and this name will then appear next to the waypoint on the map.
TYPE. Each waypoint can be assigned a type of action that the aircraft will perform
when it is at that waypoint. These include:
Turning Point. This is the most common and basic waypoint and will result in
the aircraft performing a lead turn ahead of the actual waypoint location to
complete the turn on course for the following waypoint.
Fly Over Point. Much like a Turing Point, a Fly Over Point will sequence the
aircraft from the preceding waypoint to the next, but only after passing directly
over the waypoint location. This will result in a course correction required to
come on course for the following waypoint.
Takeoff from Runway. This Type is only available when waypoint 1 is selected
and it allows the aircraft to start on the runway threshold with all systems up
and running. When set to Takeoff, the waypoint will snap to the nearest airfield
or FARP.
Takeoff from Ramp. This Type is only available when waypoint 1 is selected
and it allows the aircraft to start on the parking apron (ramp) with all systems
shut down. When set to Takeoff, the waypoint will snap to the nearest airfield or
FARP.
Landing. This Type is only available when the last waypoint in the route is
selected; the waypoint will automatically snap to the nearest airfield or FARP.
ALT (altitude). The altitude setting will set the altitude in meters that the aircraft will be
at when it reaches the waypoint. To set this, you can either use the left and right arrow
buttons or type it into the field.
ALTITUDE TYPE. Altitude can be set in meters above Mean Sea Level (MSL) - altitude
measured relative to sea level (constant) or in meters Above Ground Level (AGL) -
altitude measured directly over the ground below. Because terrain elevations vary
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