SD 3.8.1.72
iPad 4 mini

Hi,

in flight, in Pilot Log, Route Direct cannot be selected with free defined turning points.

See difference in menus.

Thanks for fixing!

You're right. Looking at the code, we only give a Route Direct option if the chosen waypoint is actually a waypoint. A defined waypoint, that is, not an unnamed point in space.

Since this is the firs‌‌t bit of feedback on this particular topic we have seen, perhaps you could explain the need for routing direct to an unnamed point in space? How do you know where it is? Presumably this isn't as a result of an ATC request.

I can imagine a usecase for this: you define "free" turning points for your route (eg. road/railway crossing, etc..) to circumnavigate a controlled area and you get a clearance go cross the controlled zone. this would result in a direct to your next turning point at the other side of the controlled area you are clear to cross.
Br,
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