Set It and Sail It: Autopilot NAV Mode in Action
Ahoy, Captains! Whether you're headed across the open sea or just want to prep your gear while staying on course, [b]Autopilot NAV Mode[/b] is here to take some pressure off your maritime journey. With just a few steps, you can plot a course and let the ship do the navigating, giving you the freedom to focus on managing your onboard operation or simply enjoying the scenery.???? Here’s how to activate it:
1️⃣ Plot Your Course – Open the map and drop waypoints for your desired path 2️⃣ Use the Autopilot Panel – Interact with the autopilot interface in your wheelhouse 3️⃣ Press SET – This locks in your current route 4️⃣ Activate NAV Mode – Toggle the NAV button to engage 5️⃣ Throttle Up – Increase your engine power and let your ship follow the plotted course automatically Once active, your ship will stay on track — no constant steering required. Ideal for long trips, preparing your onboard operations, or just getting a break from the helm. [previewyoutube=tHNUpFMaa4k;full][/previewyoutube]Rudder Feedback Display
The bottom area of the autopilot panel display gives you real-time rudder feedback:
✅ Green Marker – Rudder is angled to starboard (right)
???? Red Marker – Rudder is angled to port (left)
This visual cue helps you monitor manual rudder adjustments or autopilot corrections while underway.
Autopilot Panel – What Each Button Does
- STBY (Standby): [i]Disengages the autopilot.[/i] This mode returns full steering control to the player, allowing manual navigation of the vessel.
- AUTO: [i]Engages the autopilot to maintain your current heading.[/i] Once activated, the vessel will hold its current course steadily until a new command is given.
- NAV (Navigation Mode): [i]Follows a plotted route from the map. [/i] The autopilot will automatically adjust the vessel’s heading to stay on track with your set waypoints or course line.
- Rotary Control Knob: [i]This knob lets you make fine-tuned heading adjustments while autopilot is active. [/i] It’s ideal for precise course corrections
- Plus/Minus Buttons (DIM Mode): [i]When the DIM button is activated, the + and – buttons allow you to adjust the brightness of the autopilot display.[/i] This is especially useful in different lighting conditions, helping you maintain visibility during day or night operations.
