User Guide

Garmin G1000 AFCS Pilot’s Guide for Beechcraft A36/G36

190-00609-00 Rev. B

9-11

FD MODES

Flight Level Change Mode (FLC)

The Flight Level Change mode is selected by press-

ing the FLC key. This mode acquires and maintains the

airspeed reference. The airspeed reference is displayed

directly above the airspeed tape and in the pitch reference

ﬁeld to the left of the ‘FLC’ annunciation. The airspeed

reference is set to current aircraft airspeed when engaged.

NOTE: The Selected Altitude should be set before

engaging Flight Level Change mode.

Figure 9.3.5 Flight Level Change Mode

Altitude Hold Mode is armed

Airspeed Reference

Box

Airspeed Reference

Bug

Flight Level Change Mode is active

Flight Level Change mode maintains the airspeed ref-

erence while climbing or descending to the Selected Alti-

tude. The pilot must adjust the engine power to allow the

Autopilot to ﬂy the aircraft at a pitch attitude which cor-

responds to the airspeed reference and the desired ﬂight

proﬁle (descent or climb). The Flight Director maintains

current altitude until either engine power or the airspeed

reference are adjusted and does not allow the aircraft to

climb or descend away from the Selected Altitude.

Changing the Airspeed Reference

The airspeed reference may be adjusted in 1-knot

increments between 80 and 190 knots, using the

NOSE UP/NOSE DN keys. The pilot may also press the

CWS button, hand-ﬂy the aircraft to a new airspeed, then

release the CWS button.