Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
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The Vertical Speed Reference may be adjusted
after Vertical Speed Mode is selected using
the NOSE UP/NOSE DN keys or pushing the
CWS Button while hand-flying the aircraft to
establish a new Vertical Speed Reference.
b) Press the
AP Key to engage the autopilot in
Roll Hold and Vertical Speed modes
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Figure 6-31 Departure
3) Activate Heading Select Mode while the autopilot
is engaged in the climb.
a) Use the
HDG Knob to set the Selected Heading
to 070°.
b) Press the
HDG Key. The autopilot follows the
Selected Heading Bug on the HSI and turns the
aircraft to the desired heading.
4) As the aircraft nears the Selected Altitude, the
flight director transitions to Selected Altitude
Capture Mode, indicated by the green ‘ALTS’
annunciation flashing for up to ten seconds.
At 50 ft from the Selected Altitude, the green ‘ALT’
annunciation flashes for up to ten seconds; the
autopilot transitions to Altitude Hold Mode and
levels the aircraft.