G500 Cockpit Reference Guide
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES Warnings, Cautions, & Notes WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES upon the use of the terrain function. The GDU 620 Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situational awareness. WARNING: Traffic information shown on the GDU 620 Multi-Function Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic field, operating the G500 within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications. North of 70° North latitude and south of 70° South latitude. An area north of 65° North latitude and between longitude 75° West and 120° West. An area south of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° East and 165° East.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the GDU 620 bezel displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current G500 system. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date 190-01102-03 190-1102-03 A B 5/28/09 6/18/09 vi Page Range All Cover G500 Cockpit Reference Guide Description Production Release Updated logo to meet guidelines and added Garmin to SVT™.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Warnings, Cautions, & Notes ............................................................................ ii Introduction...................................................................................................... 1 Primary Flight Display (PFD) ............................................................................. 2 Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology™ (Optional) .........................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Customizing the Weather Map ................................................................................................... 34 Displaying Surface Data and Winds Aloft .................................................................................... 36 Weather Radar (Optional) .............................................................................. 37 Weather Radar Map Page .....................................................................................
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Introduction PFD/MFD 190-01102-03 Rev B G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 1 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY This reference guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 as integrated in the G500 system. The G500 Avionics Display System is an advanced technology avionics suite designed to replace the traditional flight instrument cluster. The system combines primary flight instrumentation, navigational information, and a moving map all displayed on dual 6.5 inch color screens.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Primary Flight Display (PFD) 1 18 17 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY 2 3 16 4 5 15 6 14 7 13 8 9 10 11 12 Primary Flight Display (PFD) 2 G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01102-03 Rev B
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) NAV Status Bar: Displays which GPS is selected as the Active Source, Active Waypoint (WPT), Distance to Waypoint (DIS), Desired Track (DTK) and Current Track (TRK). 2 Airspeed Tape: Displays Groundspeed (GS), Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed, and True Airspeed (TAS). 3 Wind Vector: Displays direction and speed of wind. 4 Heading Select Key: Press HDG and turn PFD knob to set heading bug.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Airspeed Tape The upper left portion of the PFD display provides Groundspeed, Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed, and True Airspeed information. Current Airspeed is normally shown in white on the black pointer. The Trend Indicator (magenta line) indicates what the airspeed will be in six seconds, if the current rate of acceleration is maintained. If the current acceleration will cause the airspeed to exceed VNE in six seconds, the airspeed is displayed in yellow.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Altitude Tape The upper right portion of the PFD displays the Altitude Bug setting, Current Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Minimums Bug, and the current BARO Setting. The Altitude Trend indicates what the altitude will be in six seconds if the current vertical speed is maintained.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY Barometric Minimums Bug For altitude awareness, a barometric Altitude Minimums Bug commonly referred to as the Minimums Bug, can be set. When active and within 2500 feet of the selected minimums altitude, the minimums bug setting is displayed to the bottom left of the altimeter. When set, a bug appears parked at the bottom of the altitude tape and moves up the tape as the set altitude comes into view.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) To set the altitude for the Minimums Bug: 1) While viewing the Active Flight Plan page of the FPL Group, press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to the ALTITUDE portion of the MINIMUMS section. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to confirm selection. 4) When finished, press the small MFD knob to exit the MINIMUMS box.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Wind Vectors The PFD will display a Wind Vector Field to the left of the HSI when configured by the user. There are four different styles of wind vector displays available. Refer to the System Setup page in the AUX Group section of this guide for instructions on selecting wind vector style. Wind Vectors can only be calculated when the aircraft is in the air.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) The Vertical Deviation Indicator is displayed for GPS and ILS approaches with vertical guidance. The GPS approach glidepath is shown in magenta (G and indicator), while the ILS approach glideslope is shown in green (G and indicator.) Vertical Deviation Source Vertical Deviation Indicator Outside Air Temperature (OAT) The Outside Air Temperature, as sensed from the temperature probe on the aircraft, is displayed to the left of the HSI.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Attitude Indicator The standby mechanical Attitude Indicator in your aircraft is either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer configuration. The GDU 620 Attitude Indicator has been configured in either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer configuration to match the configuration of your aircraft’s standby Attitude Indicator.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) The Slip/Skid Indicator is the bar beneath the roll pointer. The indicator moves with the roll pointer and moves laterally away from the pointer to indicate lateral acceleration. Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the bar relative to the pointer. One bar displacement from the roll pointer is equivalent to one ball displacement on a traditional Slip/Skid Indicator.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Adjusting the Course Pointer Press the CRS key and turn the PFD knob to select a course for a VOR or OBS mode course. HSI Bearing Pointers PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY NOTE: The Bearing Pointer for navigation source 1 (BRG1) will be an arrow with a single line. The Bearing Pointer for navigation source 2 (BRG2) will be an arrow with a double line. To toggle between the available bearing pointers, press the PFD soft key followed by the BRG1 or BRG2 soft keys.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) GPS1 GPS2 VOR1 VOR2 LOC1 LOC2 CDI Source GPS Mode GPS Advisory LOI Suspend OCN ENR TERM APR LNAV LNAV+V LNAV/VNAV LPV PFD HSI Annunciations CDI Source The CDI Source on the HSI will display which navigation source is selected. Navigation sources available: GPS1, VOR1, or LOC1. Navigation sources available: GPS2, VOR2, or LOC2, if a second source is available. GPS Mode The GPS Mode annunciation on the HSI will be the same as what is annunciated on the interfaced GPS unit.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY Switching Between Navigation Sources GPS NAVIGATOR 1 VLOC NAVIGATOR 1 GPS NAVIGATOR 2 VLOC NAVIGATOR 2 CDI Sources The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) can display two sources of navigation: GPS or NAV (VOR or LOC). Press the CDI soft key to toggle between the available CDI modes, (GPS or VOR). If a second GPS source or NAV source is available, pressing the 1 - 2 soft key will toggle the navigation sources (VOR1 and VOR2, or GPS1 and GPS2).
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Autopilot (AP) The G500 is able to interface to certain autopilot systems to provide heading, course, and navigation information in much the same way as a typical HSI indicator. Please refer to your particular autopilot manual for specific information and operation instructions. Heading You are able to control your selected autopilot heading with the GDU 620 by using the heading bug. 2) Engage your autopilot in heading hold mode.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Autopilot Disconnect When the GDU 620 attitude monitors have detected an AHRS malfunction, or the inability to actively monitor the AHRS, a “Check Attitude” annunciation will be displayed on the PFD and the autopilot will automatically disconnect. PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY NOTE: If an optional GAD 43 Adapter is installed and there is an AHRS malfunction, the “Check Attitude” annunciation will appear on the PFD.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Autopilot Operation with GPSS The GDU 620 processes heading and GPSS information and sends it to the autopilot to allow the aircraft to anticipate turns and make smooth transitions when passing waypoints. 1) Set your navigation source and HSI to the desired course. 2) Engage your autopilot in navigation mode. 3) Control your autopilot navigation through the navigation source and the HSI. 4) When GPSS mode is desired, activate GPSS on autopilot.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Additional Features Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology™ (Optional) PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) is offered as an optional feature to the G500. SVT is primarily comprised of a computer-generated forward-looking, attitude aligned view of the topography immediately in front of the aircraft from the pilot’s perspective. SVT information is shown on the PFD. SVT offers a three-dimensional view of terrain and obstacles.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) The following features are part of the Synthetic Vision Technology. For more details refer to the G500 Pilot’s Guide, Rev. C or later. • Flight Path Marker • Horizon Heading Marks • Terrain/Obstacle Display and Alerting • Three-dimensional Traffic • Wind Vectors • Airport Signs • Runway Display • Water • Zero-Pitch Line • Altitude Minimums Bug NOTE: SVT may be deactivated under certain conditions, such as loss of heading.
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY Multi-Function Display (MFD) 7 6 5 4 2 1 3 Multi-Function Display (MFD) 1 Soft Keys 2 Large MFD Knob: Use to move between page groups. 3 Small MFD Knob: Use to move within page groups. 4 Enter: Validates or confirms a menu selection or data entry. 5 Clear: Erases information, cancels entries, or removes page menus. Pressing and holding the CLR key displays the first page of the Map Group.
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) Page Navigation - Moving Between Pages Page Group Turn Large MFD knob Page Turn Small MFD knob 1) Turn the large MFD knob to move between page groups. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to change pages within the page group. NOTE: Page Group and Page are shown at the bottom of the MFD. 1) Press the MENU key and make the necessary adjustments with the large MFD knob and small MFD knobs. 2) Press the small MFD knob to activate editing.
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) MFD Soft Key Map The soft keys available depend on the page displayed and the features available. The soft key “Alerts” is present on the far right position on all MFD pages.
MAP GROUP Map Group Navigation Map 1 and Navigation Map 2 Pages Soft Keys Found on Navigation Map Pages NOTE: Panning can be used in Terrain pages to view elevation levels. 1) While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page Group, press the small MFD knob. A flashing arrow (map pointer) will appear in the center of the map page. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to move the map pointer left and right (horizontally).
MAP GROUP Decluttering (DCLTR) the Map Pages There are four levels of decluttering, DCLTR, DCLTR-1, DCLTR-2, and DCLTR-3. DCLTR shows the most detail while DCLTR-3 removes most detail. While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 page of the Map Page Group, press the DCLTR soft key. Each successive press of the DCLTR soft key will toggle through the declutter levels.
MAP GROUP Customizing Maps 1) While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page Group, press the MENU key. The option, “Map Setup” option will flash. Map Setup Option Menu MAP GROUP: NAV PAGES 2) Press the ENT key to enter the setup page. The selected group will be flashing. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to activate the drop down menu and to move within available groups (Map, Weather, Traffic, or Aviation).
MAP GROUP: SETUP OPTIONS MAP GROUP Map Setup Options Group Selections • Orientation (North Up, Track Up, DTK up, HDG up) • North Up At (Off to 2500 NM) • Auto Zoom (On or Off) • Land Data (On or Off) • Track Vector Length (Off to 20 mins) • Wind Vector (On or Off) • Nav Range Ring (On or Off) MAP • Topo Data (On or Off) • Topo Scale (On or Off) • TERRAIN Data (On or Off) • TERRAIN Scale (On or Off) • Obstacle Viewing Range (Off to 50 NM) • Lat/Lon Viewing Range (Off to 2500 NM) • Field of View (On or Off)
MAP GROUP Traffic Map Page (Optional) Soft Keys Found on Traffic Map Page Traffic Annunciation Traffic Traffic Pop-Up PFD Traffic Display 190-01102-03 Rev B MFD Traffic Pop-Up Window G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 27 MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE Traffic Display When a traffic alert is generated by an interface traffic system, the PFD will display a traffic annunciator and the MFD will have a pop-up screen displaying the detected traffic. To remove the pop-up, press the CLR key.
MAP GROUP MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE Displaying and Operating Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) Traffic Map - TAS 1) While viewing the Traffic Page of the Map Page Group press the OPERATE soft key to begin displaying traffic. “TAS OPERATING” is displayed in the Traffic mode field located in the upper left hand corner of the MFD.
MAP GROUP 2) Press the ALT MODE soft key to change what traffic is displayed. Pressing the BELOW, NORMAL, ABOVE or UNREST soft keys will determine what traffic is displayed. The selection is shown in the Altitude mode field. The values below define what each altitude mode displays, relative to the altitude of the aircraft.
MAP GROUP MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE TIS Traffic The Traffic Map Page is configured to show surrounding TIS traffic data in relation to the aircraft’s current position and altitude, without clutter from the basemap. Aircraft orientation on this map is always heading up unless there is no valid heading. TIS receives traffic information from ground stations, and is updated every five seconds. The GDU 620 displays up to eight traffic targets within a 7.
MAP GROUP Terrain Page Soft Keys Found on Terrain Page Garmin provides the following G500 TERRAIN selections, based upon your system configuration. NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft latitude is greater than 75° North or 60° South. NOTE: TERRAIN-SVT is standard when the Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) option is installed. • TERRAIN-PROXIMITY - is a non-TSO-C151b certified terrain awareness system. Do not confuse Terrain Proximity with TAWS.
MAP GROUP Viewing Terrain NOTE: Obstacles will be removed from the Terrain page when range (RNG) exceeds 10 NM. While viewing the Terrain page of the Map Page Group, press the 360 or ARC soft keys to select the desired view. MAP GROUP: TERRAIN PAGE 360 or ARC Soft Keys Press MENU for selections to hide or show Aviation Data Overlay on the Terrain page.
MAP GROUP Terrain Pop-Up Alerts TERRAIN-SVT™ Pop-Up Alert TERRAIN-SVT alerts typically employ a CAUTION or a WARNING alert severity level, or both. When an alert is issued, visual annunciations are displayed and aural alerts are simultaneously issued. Refer to the Alerts section of this guide for more information on alerts, both visual and aural. When an alert is issued, annunciations appear on the PFD and MFD. If the TERRAIN-SVT Page is not displayed at the time, a pop-up alert appears on the MFD.
WX GROUP WX Group WX GROUP: DATA LINK PAGES WX Data Link Map Pages Soft Keys Found on WX Data Link Map Pages NOTE: The preferences set on WX Data Link Map pages are unique to each page. Customizing the Weather Map 1) While viewing any of the WX Data Link Map pages in the WX Page Group, press the MENU key to display the Weather Setup Menu. Press ENT. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to select desired item to change. Turn the small MFD knob to set the preference of the weather feature option.
WX GROUP Weather Items NOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, it is not possible to display NEXRAD Data and Echo Top Data at the same time. NOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, it is not possible to display Echo Top Data and Cloud Top Data at the same time.
WX GROUP Weather Legend A mini-legend can be displayed on the WX Data Link Map page upper right hand corner for the weather products you selected in the setup menu. To view a full page legend: WX GROUP: DATA LINK PAGES 1) While viewing any of WX Data Link Map pages in the WX Page Group, press the LEGEND soft key. 2) Turn the small MFD knob or large MFD knob to view the entire legend. 3) Exit and return to the map page by pressing either the LEGEND soft key, ENT button, or the small MFD knob.
WX GROUP Weather Radar (Optional) Weather Radar Map Page Soft Keys Found on Weather Radar Map Page WX GROUP: WEATHER RADAR Weather Radar 190-01102-03 Rev B G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 37
WX GROUP Airborne Color Weather Radar WX GROUP: WEATHER RADAR WARNING: Begin transmitting only when it is safe to do so. If it is desired to transmit while the aircraft is on the ground, no personnel or objects should be within 11 feet of the antenna. CAUTION: In Standby Mode, the antenna is parked at the center line.
WX GROUP Adjusting the Antenna Bearing 1) Press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the BEARING field. 2) Adjust the azimuth position of the antenna right or left. Monitor the displayed bearing value in the BEARING field. The range of the bearing is R45° to L45°. 1) Press the CONTROL soft key. 2) Press the BRG soft key. Sector Scan 1) Press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the SECTOR SCAN field. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select FULL, 60°, 40°, or 20° scan.
WX GROUP Antenna Stabilization 1) To activate or deactivate the antenna stabilization, press the CONTROL soft key. WX GROUP: WEATHER RADAR 2) Press the STAB ON soft key to activate antenna stabilization or press the STAB OFF soft key to deactivate. The current stabilization condition is shown in the upper right of the weather radar display.
AUX GROUP Aux Group System Setup Page Soft Keys Found on System Setup Page Setting Brightness and Mode 2) Turn the small MFD knob to brighten or dim the display. 3) Press ENT when you reach the desired level. NOTE: When LEVEL is changed, the MODE defaults to MANUAL. If MODE is set the AUTO, the LEVEL will adjust in response to ambient light or a lighting bus, as configured during installation.
AUX GROUP Selecting Wind Vector Styles 1) While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the field in the PFD OPTIONS box. AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the styles available for displaying wind vectors. Each style shows direction and velocity of the wind. Style 1 Style 2 Style 3 Style 4 Style 1 Displays headwind and crosswind components Style 2 Displays total wind direction and speed.
AUX GROUP Setting Time Format 1) While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob. Turn the large MFD knob to the desired field in the DATE/TIME box. The only items that are able to be modified is the TIME FORMAT and TIME OFFSET. The date and time are coordinated with the GPS. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to display your choices of LOCAL 12hr, LOCAL 24hr, and UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated).
AUX GROUP MFD Display Units NOTE: At any time during the setting of your preferences, pressing the DFLT UNIT soft key will restore the settings for brightness, synchronization, time format, time offset and display units to the initial settings. AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE NOTE: The corresponding GNS must also be set to match the selection chosen (distance, speed, NAV angle, pressure, and temperature units) on the GDU 620.
AUX GROUP 2) Turn the small MFD knob to display your choices of INCHES(IN) or HECTOPASCALS (HPA) for your barometric pressure units. Press ENT to confirm your selection and move to the next preference or press the small MFD knob to exit editing mode. Setting Temperature Units 1) While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the desired field of the SYSTEM DISPLAY UNITS box.
AUX GROUP XM® Information Page (Optional) Soft Key Found on XM Information Page AUX GROUP: XM INFO PAGE While viewing the XM Information page of the Aux Group, turn the small MFD knob to display the XM Information screen. This page contains the Data Radio and Audio Radio IDs. The only option on this page is to LOCK in your information once your subscription has been activated.
AUX GROUP XM® Radio Page (Optional) Soft Keys Found on XM Radio Page TO 1) While viewing the XM Radio page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob and then turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired channel. 2) Press ENT to make the highlighted channel the Active Channel. 3) Press the small MFD knob to end editing. 4) Press CHNL and then the CH+ or CH- soft keys to increment up or down one channel at a time in the active category.
AUX GROUP Volume While viewing the XM Radio page of the Aux Group, press the VOL soft key. Press the VOL+ or VOL- soft keys or turn the small MFD knob to increase or decrease radio volume. Press the small MFD knob when done adjusting. To mute the radio, press the MUTE soft key. To restore the radio volume, press MUTE again or the VOL+ or VOL- soft keys. AUX GROUP: XM RADIO PAGE Storing a Preset Channel While viewing the XM Radio page, you may set a preset for the Active Channel.
AUX GROUP System Status Page Soft Keys Found on System Status Page System Status Page 1) While viewing the System Status page of the Aux Page Group, press the LRU soft key and turn the small MFD knob to scroll through the status, serial number and version of each LRU. Press the small MFD knob to exit. 2) Press the DBASE soft key and turn the small MFD knob to view the list of the databases loaded into the GDU 620. Press the small MFD knob to exit.
FPL GROUP Flight Plan Group Active Flight Plan Page Soft Keys Found on Active Flight Plan Page FPL GROUP: ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN Viewing Your Active Flight Plan The active flight plan (as received from the active GNS unit) is shown on the first page of the Flight Plan page group. No changes to the flight plan can be made from the GDU 620. All flight plan changes must be made from the GNS unit.
FPL GROUP Waypoint Information Page Soft Keys Found on Waypoint Information Page 1) While viewing the Waypoint Information page of the FPL Page Group, press the small MFD knob and then turn the small and large MFD knobs to select the waypoint. You can also turn the small MFD knob counterclockwise to obtain drop down menus for FPL, Nearest, and Recent. 2) Press the INFO soft key to view information about the waypoint. 3) Press the WX soft key (if available) to view weather information for the waypoint.
FPL GROUP Charts Page (Optional) Soft Keys Found on Charts Page Change Day/Night View 1) While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the MENU key to display the Options menu. FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE 2) Press ENT to go to Chart Setup. The Color Scheme option will be highlighted. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to select Day - Auto - Night. 4) Press the small MFD knob to save the selected value and return to the Charts page.
FPL GROUP Viewing NOTAMs In the event there is an active NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) for a particular chart, the NOTAM soft key will be available. To view the information press the NOTAM soft key. FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE Charts Page Selecting a Chart 1) While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the SELECT soft key to change the airport or chart. 2) Turn the small and large MFD knobs to select the airport identifier and press ENT to accept the selected airport.
FPL GROUP Selecting Other Charts You are able to choose other charts to display based on your flight plan (FPL), charts of the nearest airport (NRST) or your most recently selected airport (RECENT). 1) While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the SELECT soft key. 2) Turn the small MFD knob counterclockwise. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to show FPL, NRST, or RECENT. FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE 4) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the desired airport, then press ENT.
FPL GROUP Chart Information FliteCharts® The GDU 620 comes with a 180 days subscription to FliteCharts. FliteCharts resemble the paper version of National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) terminal procedures charts. The charts are displayed with high-resolution and in color for applicable charts. The database contains procedure charts for the United States only. This database is updated on a 28-day cycle. If not updated within 180 days of the expiration date, FliteCharts will no longer function.
ALERTS Alerts NOTE: Contact your Garmin dealer for service if any of the following alerts appear. On Screen Alerts Alert AHRS1 GPS AHRS1 SRVC ALERTS AHRS1 TAS CAL LOST CHECK ATTITUDE CNFG MISMATCH CNFG MODULE DATA LOST DIAG MODE FAN 1/2 FAIL GAD 43 56 Description AHRS 1 not receiving any GPS information. AHRS 1 is operating exclusively in no-GPS mode. AHRS 1 is using the backup GPS information. AHRS1 magnetic field model needs update. This appears on the ground only.
ALERTS Alert GAD 43 (cont’d) GAD 43 FAIL GATE MODE GEO LIMITS GPS1/2 FAIL GWX CONFIG GWX SERVICE HDG FAULT HDG LOST CONFIG COOLING DB ERR SERVICE VOLTAGE MANIFEST NAV1/2 FAIL SIMULATOR 190-01102-03 Rev B G500 Cockpit Reference Guide ALERTS GPS(1/2) PPS FAIL Description AHRS Attitude Invalid Fault AHRS A429 Heading Timeout Fault AHRS A429 Heading Invalid Fault Reference Timeout Fault Application SCI Integrity Fault Configuration Integrity Fault Calibration Integrity Fault
ALERTS Alert SVT DISABLED SW MISMATCH TRK LOST TRK TRAFFIC TRAFFIC FAIL WX ALERT WX RADAR FAIL Description Out of available terrain region. Terrain DB resolution too low. GDU software version strings to no match. Xtalk is off. GPS1 TRK lost. HSI defaulted to GPS2 TRK. Heading lost. Traffic is now based on track. Traffic device has failed. Possible severe weather ahead. Weather radar has failed. Terrain-SVT™ Alerts ALERTS Terrain DSP Terrain SVT System Test Fail Terrain awareness display unavailable.
SYMBOLS Symbols Map Page Symbols Symbol Description Unknown Airport Non-towered, Non-serviced Airport Towered, Non-serviced Airport Non-towered, Serviced Airport Towered, Serviced Airport Soft Surface, Serviced Airport Soft Surface, Non-serviced Airport SYMBOLS Private Airport Heliport Intersection LOM (compass locator at outer marker) NDB (Non-directional Radio Beacon) VOR VOR/DME ILS/DME or DME-only VORTAC TACAN 190-01102-03 Rev B G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 59
SYMBOLS SafeTaxi® Symbols Symbol Description Helipad Airport Beacon Under Construction Zones Unpaved Parking Areas Traffic Symbols Description (Highest to Lowest Priority) SYMBOLS Symbol Traffic Advisory (TA), In Range Traffic Advisory (TA), Out of Range Proximity Advisory (PA) Other Traffic On-Ground Aircraft Ground Non-Aircraft Vehicle 60 G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01102-03 Rev B
SYMBOLS Terrain Obstacle Symbols Unlighted Obstacle (Height is less than 1000’ AGL) Lighted Obstacle (Height is less than 1000’ AGL) Unlighted Obstacle (Height is greater than 1000’ AGL) Lighted Obstacle (Height is greater than 1000’ AGL) NOTE: Obstacles will be removed from the Terrain/TAWS page when range (RNG) exceeds 10 NM.
SYMBOLS XM® Weather Toolbar Symbols Symbol Description NEXRAD Echo Top Cloud Top XM Lightning Cell movement SIGMETs / AIRMETs SYMBOLS METARs City Forecast Surface Analysis Freezing Levels Winds Aloft County Warnings Cyclone Warnings 62 G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01102-03 Rev B
SYMBOLS Miscellaneous Symbols Symbol Description Default Aircraft (Ownship) High Wing Aircraft Jet Aircraft Default Map Pointer Elevation Map Pointer User Waypoint Parallel Track Waypoint SYMBOLS TFR (Temporary Flight Restrictions) Restricted/Prohibited/Warning/Alert MOA Class B Airspace Class C Airspace Class D Airspace 190-01102-03 Rev B G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 63
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