User Guide

Garmin G1000 AFCS Pilot’s Guide for Beechcraft A36/G36
190-00609-00 Rev. B
9-10
FD MODES
Vertical Speed Mode (VS)
The Vertical Speed mode is activated by pressing the
VS key. The annunciation ‘VS’ appears in the active pitch
mode field, along with the vertical speed reference on the
right. A separate vertical speed reference box appears di-
rectly above or below the Vertical Speed tape depending
on the whether the aircraft is climbing or descending. A
vertical speed reference bug is displayed on the tape as
well.
In Vertical Speed mode, the Flight Director acquires
and maintains the vertical speed reference established
by the pilot. Current aircraft vertical speed becomes the
vertical speed reference at the moment of Vertical Speed
mode engagement.
Figure 9.3.4 Vertical Speed Hold Mode
Vertical Speed
Reference Bug
Vertical Speed
Reference Box
Selected Altitude
Altitude Hold Mode is Armed.
Flight Director
command bars
indicating a climb
at the prescribed
vertical speed,
to the Selected
Altitude
Vertical Speed Reference
Vertical Speed Mode is active
Changing the Vertical Speed Reference
The vertical speed reference is changed in 100-fpm in
-
crements by using the NOSE UP/NOSE DN keys. Pilots
may also press the CWS button and hand-fly the aircraft
to attain a new vertical speed. Upon releasing the CWS
button, the new vertical speed reference is established.
NOTE: The vertical speed reference is limited to
between +1500 and –3000 fpm.