Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
190-00384-12 Rev. A
SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
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Flying a RNAV GPS approach with vertical
guidance:
1) Arm flight director modes for a RNAV GPS approach
with vertical guidance:
a) Make sure the navigation source is set to GPS
(use CDI Softkey to change navigation source).
b) Select the Runway 35R LPV approach for KCOS.
Load and activate the approach into the flight
plan.
2) Press the APR Key once clearance for approach has
been received. GPS Approach Mode is activated
and Glidepath Mode is armed.
3) Once the glidepath is captured, Glidepath Mode
becomes active. The flight director now provides
guidance to the missed approach point.
4) There are two options available at this point, as the
autopilot flies the approach:
•Pushthe AP DISC Switch at the Decision
height and land the aircraft.
•Use the GA Switch to execute a missed
approach.
4
GPS APR/
GP Mode
FALUR
1
2
3
GPS NAV Mode
KCOS
HABUK
PYNON
CEGIX
Figure 6-38 LPV Approach to KCOS