• Turn variable:
- Rate of turn. Increasing the value makes the vessel turn a
smaller circle.
U-turn
Changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite
direction.
The turn rate is set during commisioning of the autopilot computer.
For more information refer to "Autopilot settings"
on page 36.
Spiral turn
Makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing
radius.
• Turn variables:
- Initial radius
- Change/turn. If this value is set to zero, the boat will turn in a
circle. Negative values indicate decreasing radius while positive
values indicate increasing radius.
Zigzag turn
Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.
• Turn variables:
- Course change (A)
- Leg distance (B)
Square turn
Makes the vessel automatically turn 90° after having travelled a
defined leg distance.
• Turn variable:
- Leg distance
S-turn
Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading.
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