Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
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SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
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4) Use the HDG Knob to set the Selected Heading,
complying with ATC vectors to intercept Airway
V4.
Press the HDG Key to activate Heading Select Mode
while the autopilot is engaged in the climb. The
autopilot follows the Selected Heading Bug on the
HSI and turns the aircraft to the desired heading.
5) 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.
Figure 6-31 Departure
Selected Altitude of 12,000 MSL
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HDG Mode
VS Mode
ALT Mode
KMKC
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.