Garmin G500 User Manual

G500

Cockpit
Reference Guide

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

Warnings, Cautions, & Notes

WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated

upon the use of the terrain function. The GDU 620 Terrain Proximity feature
is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance
and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of
surroundings during fl ight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used
as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certifi ed for use in applications
requiring a certifi ed terrain awareness warning system. Terrain data is
obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently
verify the accuracy of the terrain data.

WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory

in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and
terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts
for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING: The Garmin GDU 620 has a very high degree of functional

integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/
or self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical.
Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur
without a fault indication shown by the GDU 620. It is thus the responsibility
of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with
all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.

WARNING: The altitude calculated by GPS receivers is geometric height

above Mean Sea Level and could vary signifi cantly from the altitude
displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the output from the GDC 74A
Air Data Computer, or other pressure altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude
should never be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude
displayed by the GDU 620 PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft.

WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used

in the G500 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the
information remains current. Pilots using an outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.

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WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for
primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other
approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.

WARNING: Traffi c information shown on the GDU 620 Multi-Function

Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffi c. Pilots must
maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual
acquisition of confl icting traffi c.

WARNING: XM Weather should not be used for hazardous weather

penetration. Weather information provided by the GDL 69/69A is approved
only for weather avoidance, not penetration.

WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning
purposes only. Due to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative
age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for short-range
weather avoidance.

WARNING: For safety reasons, GDU 620 operational procedures must be
learned on the ground.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the G500 Pilot’s Guide. Thoroughly practice
basic operation prior to actual use. During fl ight operations, carefully
compare indications from the GDU 620 to all available navigation sources,
including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing
navigation.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING: Never use the G500 to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm.
Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Airman’s
Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any
thunderstorm identifi ed as severe or giving an intense radar echo”.

WARNING: Exceeding 200 deg/second in pitch or roll may invalidate AHRS
attitude provided to the GDU 620. Exceeding 450 KIAS may invalidate ADC
information provided to the GDU 620.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic fi eld, operating
the G500 within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude
and heading indications. North of 70° North latitude and south of 70°
South latitude. An area north of 65° North latitude and between longitude
75° West and 120° West. An area south of 55° South latitude between
longitude 120° East and 165° East.

WARNING: Do not use Terrain-SVT information for primary terrain
avoidance. Terrain-SVT is intended only to enhance situational
awareness.

CAUTION: The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The
GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and
performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin GDU 620 utilize
GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with
all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GDU 620 can be misused or
misinterpreted and therefore, become unsafe.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

CAUTION: The Garmin GDU 620 does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifi cations could void both the warranty and
pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.

CAUTION: The GDU 620 PFD and MFD displays use a lens coated with a
special anti-refl ective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and
abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE
ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a
clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specifi ed as safe
for anti-refl ective coatings.

NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars
can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the
aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 feet away
from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition.

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NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including
screen images of the GDU 620 bezel displays, are subject to change and
may not refl ect the most current G500 system. Depictions of equipment
may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with
California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like
additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/
prop65.

NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft latitude is greater
than 75° North or 60° South.

NOTE: Terrain-SVT is standard when the Synthetic Vision Technology™
(SVT) option is installed. The TAWS option will take precedence over
Terrain-SVT.

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Part Number Revision Date

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contents

Warnings, Cautions, & Notes ............................................................................ ii

Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1

Primary Flight Display (PFD) ............................................................................. 2

Airspeed Tape .............................................................................................................................. 4

Altitude Tape ............................................................................................................................... 5

Barometric Pressure ..................................................................................................................... 5

Barometric Minimums Bug ........................................................................................................... 6

Altitude Bug ................................................................................................................................ 7

Wind Vectors ............................................................................................................................... 8

Vertical Speed (V/S) ..................................................................................................................... 8

Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) ................................................................................................. 9

Outside Air Temperature (OAT) ..................................................................................................... 9

Attitude Indicator ...................................................................................................................... 10

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Aircraft Heading .................................................................. 11

Adjusting the Course Pointer ..................................................................................................... 12

HSI Bearing Pointers .................................................................................................................. 12

Autopilot (AP) ................................................................................................. 15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Heading .................................................................................................................................... 15

Autopilot Test ............................................................................................................................ 15

Altitude Capture (Optional Interface) ......................................................................................... 16

Autopilot Navigation ................................................................................................................. 16

Autopilot Operation with the GDU 620 Emulating GPSS ............................................................. 17

Additional Features ........................................................................................ 18

Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology™ (Optional) ......................................................................... 18

™

Displaying Garmin SVT

Displaying Heading on the Horizon ............................................................................................ 19

Displaying Airport Signs ............................................................................................................. 19

Multi-Function Display (MFD) ......................................................................... 20

Page Navigation - Moving Between Pages ................................................................................. 21

Changing Settings within a Page................................................................................................ 21

Default Map Page ...................................................................................................................... 21

MFD Soft Key Map ..................................................................................................................... 22

Map Group ..................................................................................................... 23

Navigation Map 1 and Navigation Map 2 Pages ......................................................................... 23

Decluttering (DCLTR) the Map Pages .......................................................................................... 24

Traffi c Map Page (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 27

Terrain Page .............................................................................................................................. 31

Terrain Pop-Up Alerts ................................................................................................................. 33

WX Group ....................................................................................................... 34

Terrain ................................................................................................. 19

WX Data Link Map Pages .......................................................................................................... 34

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Customizing the Weather Map ................................................................................................... 34

Displaying Surface Data and Winds Aloft .................................................................................... 36

Weather Radar (Optional) .............................................................................. 37

Weather Radar Map Page .......................................................................................................... 37

Airborne Color Weather Radar ...................................................................................................38

Aux Group ...................................................................................................... 41

System Setup Page .................................................................................................................... 41

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Information Page (Optional) .............................................................................................. 46

XM

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Radio Page (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 47

XM

System Status Page ................................................................................................................... 49

Flight Plan Group ........................................................................................... 50

Active Flight Plan Page .............................................................................................................. 50

Viewing Your Active Flight Plan .................................................................................................. 50

Waypoint Information Page........................................................................................................ 51

Charts Page (Optional) .............................................................................................................. 52

Change Day/Night View ............................................................................................................. 52

Viewing Charts and Panning ...................................................................................................... 52

Viewing NOTAMs ...................................................................................................................... 53

Selecting a Chart ....................................................................................................................... 53

Selecting Other Charts ............................................................................................................... 54

Chart Information ...................................................................................................................... 55

Alerts .............................................................................................................. 56

On Screen Alerts ........................................................................................................................ 56

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Terrain-SVT

Alerts ................................................................................................................... 58

Symbols .......................................................................................................... 59

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Map Page Symbols .................................................................................................................... 59

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SafeTaxi

Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 60

Traffi c Symbols .......................................................................................................................... 60

Terrain Obstacle Symbols ........................................................................................................... 61

Map Toolbar Symbols ................................................................................................................ 61

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XM

Weather Toolbar Symbols ................................................................................................... 62

Miscellaneous Symbols .............................................................................................................. 63

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

Introduction

This reference guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 as integrated in the
G500 system. The G500 Avionics Display System is an advanced technology
avionics suite designed to replace the traditional fl ight instrument cluster. The
system combines primary fl ight instrumentation, navigational information, and
a moving map all displayed on dual 6.5 inch color screens. The G500 system is
composed of sub-units or Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). LRUs have a modular
design and can be installed directly behind the instrument panel or in a separate
avionics bay if desired. This design greatly eases troubleshooting and maintenance
of the G500 system. A failure or problem can be isolated to a particular LRU,
which can be replaced quickly and easily. Each LRU has a particular function,
or set of functions, that contributes to the system’s operation. For more details
on the G500 system, refer to the G500 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-01102-02 Rev. A
or later.

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NAV Status Bar: Displays which GPS is selected as the Active Source, Active Waypoint

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(WPT), Distance to Waypoint (DIS), Desired Track (DTK) and Current Track (TRK).

Airspeed Tape: Displays Groundspeed (GS), Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed,

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and True Airspeed (TAS).

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Wind Vector: Displays direction and speed of wind.

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Heading Select Key: Press HDG and turn PFD knob to set heading bug.

Course Select Key: Press CRS and turn PFD knob to set the course of the

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selected source (VOR1, VOR2, GPS1, or GPS2).

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Altitude Select Key: Press ALT and turn PFD knob to set altimeter bug.

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V/S (Vertical Speed) Select Key: Press V/S and turn PFD knob to set V/S bug.

Barometer Select Key: Press BARO and turn PFD knob to change barometric

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setting.

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Outside Air Temperature (OAT): Displays the current outside air temperature.

PFD Knob: Turn PFD knob to change bug settings, Heading Bug, Course,

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Altitude Bug, V/S Bug, and Barometer setting.

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Soft Keys: Used to select available options on PFD or MFD.

SD Card Slots, Upper and Lower: The upper slot is used for updating databases

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or software, the lower slot is for the database card.

Soft Key Labels: Located on the bottom screen of the PFD and MFD. Selection
is done by pressing the corresponding soft key. Soft keys that are available

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have the labels shown as white text on a black background. Soft keys that are
selected have the labels shown as black text on a gray background. Soft keys
that are unavailable have the labels shown as gray text on a black background.

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Displays the Selected Heading Box, Current

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Heading, Turn Rate Markings, and Heading Trend.

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Vertical Speed Tape: Displays Vertical Speed and the Vertical Speed Bug

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Barometric (BARO) Setting: Displays the current setting of barometric pressure.

Roll Pointer and Slip/Skid Indicator: The slip/skid indicator is the bar beneath the

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roll pointer. The indicator moves with the roll pointer and laterally away from the
pointer to indicate lateral acceleration (slip/skid).

Altitude Tape: Displays Current Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Bug, Altitude

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Minimums Bug, and BARO setting.

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Airspeed Tape

The upper left portion of the PFD display provides Groundspeed, Airspeed
Trend, Current Airspeed, and True Airspeed information. Current Airspeed is
normally shown in white on the black pointer. The Trend Indicator (magenta line)
indicates what the airspeed will be in six seconds, if the current rate of acceleration
is maintained. If the current acceleration will cause the airspeed to exceed V

NE

in
six seconds, the airspeed is displayed in yellow. If the current airspeed exceeds
VNE, the pointer changes to red with white text.

V

NE

V

N0

V

FE

Current

V

S1

V

S0

Airspeed

Groundspeed

Trend Indicator

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Typical Airspeed Tape Markings Airspeed Tape

Overspeed

Overspeed Indication Additional Reference Markings

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True Airspeed

V

V

YSE

V

MCA

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Altitude Tape

The upper right portion of the PFD displays the Altitude Bug setting, Current
Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Minimums Bug, and the current BARO Setting.
The Altitude Trend indicates what the altitude will be in six seconds if the current
vertical speed is maintained.

Altitude Bug Setting

Altitude Bug

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Altitude Trend

Altitude Minimums Bug

BARO Setting

Altitude Tape

Current Altitude

Barometric Pressure

The Barometric Pressure (BARO setting) is displayed at the bottom of the
altitude tape. To change the BARO setting, press the BARO key and turn the
PFD knob to the desired pressure. To select standard pressure (29.92IN), press
the PFD knob.

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Barometric Minimums Bug

For altitude awareness, a barometric Altitude Minimums Bug commonly referred
to as the Minimums Bug, can be set. When active and within 2500 feet of the
selected minimums altitude, the minimums bug setting is displayed to the bottom
left of the altimeter. When set, a bug appears parked at the bottom of the altitude
tape and moves up the tape as the set altitude comes into view.

When the aircraft altitude descends to within 2500 feet of the selected •

altitude minimums setting, the BARO MIN box appears with the
altitude value in cyan text. Once in range, the Minimums Bug appears
in cyan on the altitude tape.

A portion of the Minimums Bug will
be displayed at the bottom of the altitude tape if the selected altitude
minimums bug is off of the tape.

When the aircraft is within 100 feet of the selected altitude minimums •

setting, the bug and the altitude text turn white.

Once the aircraft reaches the selected altitude minimums setting, the •

bug and the altitude text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums,
minimums” is heard one time.

Bug and text

Bug and text are

cyan within 2500 ft

Minimums

Bug

Bug and text are

white within 100 ft

are yellow when
altitude Reached

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Minimums

Box

Minimums Annunciations

Alerting is inhibited while the aircraft is on the ground and also, if a value has
been set for altitude alerting, until the aircraft reaches 150 feet above the setting
for the alert.

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To set the altitude for the Minimums Bug:

While viewing the Active Flight Plan page of the FPL Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob to activate the cursor.

Turn the large 2) MFD knob to the ALTITUDE portion of the MINIMUMS section.
Turn the small 3) MFD knob to enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to

confi rm selection.
When fi nished, press the small 4) MFD knob to exit the MINIMUMS box.

NOTE: If you highlight the Altitude Field in the MINIMUMS section on the

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

FPL page and press the CLR key, it will clear the entry and the minimums
functionality will be turned off.

Altitude Bug

The Altitude Bug is displayed on the Altitude Tape at the selected altitude bug
setting. A portion of the Altitude Bug will be displayed at the top or bottom of
the altitude tape if the selected altitude bug is off of the tape.

Altitude Bug

Setting

Altitude Bug

Altitude Bug

The Altitude Bug provides visual and aural altitude alerting. Aural alerting
occurs within 200 feet of the Altitude Bug setting or when deviating beyond 200
feet of the bug.

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Wind Vectors

The PFD will display a Wind Vector Field to the left of the HSI when confi gured
by the user. There are four different styles of wind vector displays available. Refer
to the System Setup page in the AUX Group section of this guide for instructions
on selecting wind vector style. Wind Vectors can only be calculated when the
aircraft is in the air.

Wind Vector

Field

Wind Vector Display

Vertical Speed (V/S)

The Vertical Speed Tape and Vertical Speed Bug are displayed below the
Altitude Tape.

Current Vertical Speed

Vertical Speed Bug

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Vertical Speed Bug Setting

Vertical Speed

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Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI)

The Vertical Deviation Indicator is displayed for GPS and ILS approaches
with vertical guidance. The GPS approach glidepath is shown in magenta
(G and indicator), while the ILS approach glideslope is shown in green
(G and indicator.)

Vertical Deviation Source

Vertical Deviation Indicator

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

GPS Approach

ILS Approach

Outside Air Temperature (OAT)

The Outside Air Temperature, as sensed from the temperature probe on the
aircraft, is displayed to the left of the HSI. This temperature is used in calculating
the true airspeed.

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Attitude Indicator

The standby mechanical Attitude Indicator in your aircraft is either a Ground
Pointer or a Roll Pointer confi guration. The GDU 620 Attitude Indicator has been
confi gured in either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer confi guration to match
the confi guration of your aircraft’s standby Attitude Indicator.

In an aircraft with an Attitude Indicator that has a Ground Pointer, the pointer
above the roll scale shifts with the roll or bank angle of the aircraft to keep the
Roll Scale Zero Pointer pointing towards the ground.

Roll Pointer

G500 Attitude Indicator with a Ground Pointer Confi guration in a Left Turn

Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Scale

In an aircraft with an Attitude Indicator that has a Sky Pointer, the pointer
below the roll scale shifts with the roll or bank angle of the aircraft to keep the
Roll Pointer pointing towards the sky.

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Roll Pointer

Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Scale

G500 Attitude Indicator with a Sky Pointer Confi guration in a Left Turn

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The Slip/Skid Indicator is the bar beneath the roll pointer. The indicator moves
with the roll pointer and moves laterally away from the pointer to indicate lateral
acceleration. Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the bar relative to the pointer.
One bar displacement from the roll pointer is equivalent to one ball displacement
on a traditional Slip/Skid Indicator.

Roll Pointer Slip/Skid IndicatorRoll Scale Zero

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Slip/Skid Indicator

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Aircraft Heading

The top of the HSI displays current heading, current GPS track (magenta
diamond), heading trend, and turn rate markings. The heading trend indicates
what the aircraft heading will be in six seconds if the heading rate remains
unchanged. The turn rate markings, along with the heading trend, display standard
and half-standard rate turns.

Current Heading Turn Rate Markings

Heading TrendCurrent GPS Track

HSI Heading Markings

NOTE: If magnetic heading is lost, GPS ground track will be displayed

in place of heading. If magnetic heading and GPS ground track are
lost, a red “X” will appear in place of heading.

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

Adjusting the Course Pointer

Press the CRS key and turn the PFD knob to select a course for a VOR or OBS
mode course.

HSI Bearing Pointers

NOTE: The Bearing Pointer for navigation source 1 (BRG1) will be an

arrow with a single line. The Bearing Pointer for navigation source 2
(BRG2) will be an arrow with a double line.

To toggle between the available bearing pointers, press the PFD soft key followed
by the BRG1 or BRG2 soft keys.

The BRG1 soft key cycles through modes NAV1 and GPS1. Additionally, ADF
is available if an ADF source is installed.

The BRG2 soft key cycles through modes, NAV2 and GPS2 if a second NAV
or GPS source is available. Additionally, ADF is available if an ADF source is
installed.

NAV2 Bearing Pointer

NAV1 Bearing Pointer

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Selected source for

BRG 1 bearing pointer

Bearing Pointers on the HSI

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Selected source for

BRG 2 bearing pointer

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GPS1

GPS2
VOR1
VOR2
LOC1
LOC2

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

CDI Source GPS Mode

GPS Advisory

LOI

Suspend

OCN

ENR

TERM

APR

LNAV

LNAV+V

LNAV/VNAV

LPV

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

MSG

LOI

PFD HSI Annunciations

OBS

SUSP

CDI Source

The CDI Source on the HSI will display which navigation source is selected.

Navigation sources available: GPS1, VOR1, or LOC1.
Navigation sources available: GPS2, VOR2, or LOC2, if a second source is available.

GPS Mode

The GPS Mode annunciation on the HSI will be the same as what is annunciated
on the interfaced GPS unit. See the GPS/GNS Pilot’s Guide for a description of
each mode.

GPS Advisory

MSG: Displays when a new advisory message is displayed on the GNS.

LOI (Loss of Integrity): Displays when GPS integrity is lost.

Suspend

OBS: Displays when OBS mode is activated.

SUSP: Displays when automatic waypoint sequencing on the interfaced GPS unit is

suspended.

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