User Guide

190-00552-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Columbia 350/400 7-2
AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
AFCS CONTROLS
GDU 1042 BEZEL CONTROLS
The following dedicated AFCS keys are located on the bezel of the MFD:
1
AP Key
Engages/disengages the autopilot
2
FD Key
Activates/deactivates the flight director only
Pressing the
FD Key turns on the flight director in default pitch and roll modes.
Pressing the FD Key again deactivates the flight director and removes the Command
Bars. If the autopilot is engaged, the FD Key is disabled.
3
NAV Key
Selects/deselects Navigation Mode
4
ALT Key
Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode
5
VS Key
Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode
6
FLC Key
Selects/deselects Flight Level Change Mode
7
HDG Key
Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode
8
APR Key
Selects/deselects Approach Mode
9
NOSE UP/
NOSE DN Keys
Control the active mode reference in Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level
Change modes
Figure 7-1 Dedicated MFD AFCS Controls
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