Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION
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d) Turn the large FMS Knob to place the cursor in
the VNV altitude field as shown in Figure 7-27.
Figure 7-27 Enter VNV Altitude
e) An altitude of 10,000 feet is entered as requested
by ATC.
f) Press the ENT Key. The cursor is now displayed in
the VNV offset field as shown in Figure 7-28.
Figure 7-28 Enter VNV Offset Distance
g) Enter the offset, or distance from the waypoint
at which to reach the selected altitude. In this
case, three miles prior to OPSHN is entered. In
other words, the G1000 gives vertical guidance
so the aircraft arrives at an altitude of 10,000
feet three miles prior to OPSHN.