User Guide

Garmin G1000 AFCS Pilot’s Guide for Beechcraft A36/G36
190-00609-00 Rev. B
9-15
FD MODES
Heading Select Mode (HDG)
The Heading Select mode acquires and maintains the
Selected Heading shown on the PFD. The Selected Head-
ing is adjusted by using the HDG knob on the PFD or
MFD. Adjustment is shown by a heading bug on the HSI
and by the Selected Heading box.
Turns are commanded in the same direction as the bug
movement, even if the bug is turned more than 180 de-
grees from the present heading (e.g. a 270-degree turn to
the right). However, heading bug changes of more than
340 degrees at a time result in a turn reversal.
Altitude Hold Mode is active
Flight Director
command bars
tracking Selected
Heading
Heading Select Mode
Selected Heading
Box
Selected Heading
Bug
Figure 9.3.10 Heading Select Mode
NOTE: Pressing the CWS button and hand-flying
the aircraft does not change the Selected Head-
ing. The Autopilot guides the aircraft back to
the Selected Heading upon releasing the CWS
button.