Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
190-00384-07 Rev. A
SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
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2) In this example, Vertical Speed Mode is used to
capture the Selected Altitude (Pitch Hold, Vertical
Speed, or Flight Level Change Mode may be
used).
a) Adjust the aircraft’s vertical speed to the
desired 1,000 fpm.
b) Press the VS Key to activate Vertical Speed and
Roll Hold modes and arm Selected Altitude
Capture Mode.
The Vertical Speed Reference may be adjusted
after Vertical Speed Mode is selected using the
NOSE UP/DN Key or pushing the CWS Button
while hand-flying the aircraft to establish a new
Vertical Speed Reference.
c) Press the
AP Key to engage the autopilot in a
climb using Vertical Speed Mode.
Figure 6-31 Departure
Selected Altitude of 12,000 MSL
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3) Press the HDG Key to activate Heading Select
Mode while the autopilot is engaged in the
climb.
Use the HDG Knob to set the Selected Heading,
complying with ATC vectors to intercept Airway
V4. 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 10 seconds.
At 50 feet from the Selected Altitude, the green
‘ALT’ annunciation flashes for up to 10 seconds;
the autopilot transitions to Altitude Hold Mode
and levels the aircraft.