What Does The OBS Button Do?

The OBS Button sets the current course to the active waypoint as the OBS course and suspends automatic sequencing of waypoints. Activating OBS mode sets the current active-to waypoint as the primary navigation reference and prevents the system from sequencing to the next waypoint.

If OBS Mode is disabled before reaching the defined waypoint, the system resumes automatic sequencing of waypoints, and follows the course set in OBS Mode to the defined waypoint. The flight path on the moving map retains the modified course line. Sequencing will occur based upon the automatic sequencing criteria.

The flight path on the moving map retains the modified course line. Sequencing will occur based upon the automatic waypoint sequencing criteria. Depending on aircraft position, crosstrack error, and turn anticipation, the system may sequence sooner than expected, or to a different waypoint than expected.

Normal (OBS not activated)

OBS

  • Automatic sequencing of waypoints
  • Manual course change on HSI not possible
  • Always navigates ‘TO’ the active waypoint
  • Must be in this mode for final approach course
  • Manual sequencing - ‘holds’ on selected waypoint
  • Manually select course to waypoint from HSI
  • Indicates ‘TO’ or ‘FROM’ waypoint
  • Cannot be set for final approach course or published holding patterns
190-03123-21 Rev A
July 2026