Garmin STC for Bell 206-407, AS-350B2-B3, EC 130 B4, STC for Robinson R44, Non-Airframe Reference Guide

G500H

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 G500H 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 G500H 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 G500H. 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 74H
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 G500H PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft.

WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used

in the G500H 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 Pilots using an outdated database do so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 G500H 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: Datalink weather radar should not be used for hazardous

weather penetration. Weather information provided by the datalink receiver
is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration.

WARNING: Datalink weather radar 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, datalink weather radar data should not be
used for short-range weather avoidance.

WARNING: For safety reasons, G500H operational procedures must be
learned on the ground.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the G500H Pilot’s Guide. Thoroughly practice
basic operation prior to actual use. During fl ight operations, carefully
compare indications from the G500H 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 G500H 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 G500H.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic fi eld, operating
the G500H within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude
and heading indications. North of 65° North latitude between longitude
75° West and 120° West. An area North of 70° North latitude between
longitude 70° West and 128° West. An area of North of 70° North latitude
between longitude 85° East and 114° East. An area South of 55° South
latitude between longitude 120° East and 165° East.

WARNING: Do not use Terrain-HSVT information for primary terrain
avoidance. Terrain-HSVT 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 G500H utilize
GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as
with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G500H can be misused or
misinterpreted and therefore, become unsafe.

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES

CAUTION: The Garmin G500H 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 G500H 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 G500H bezel displays, are subject to change and
may not refl ect the most current G500H 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-HSVT is standard when the Synthetic Vision Technology
(SVT) option is installed. The HTAWS option will take precedence over
Terrain-HSVT.

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Record of Revisions

Part Number Revision Date Description

190-01150-03 A

B
C

D

E

Jan 2010
Mar 2010
Nov 2010

Aug 2011

Jan 2012

Production Release
Updated speed tape markings.
Update to refl ect v4.00 and v5.00
software functionality.
Update to refl ect v6.00 software
functionality.
Minor edits.

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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

Minimums Bug (Barometric or Radar Altimeter) ............................................................................ 6

Altitude Bug ................................................................................................................................ 8

Wind Vectors ............................................................................................................................... 9

Vertical Speed (V/S) ..................................................................................................................... 9

Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) ............................................................................................... 10

Outside Air Temperature (OAT) ................................................................................................... 10

Attitude Indicator ...................................................................................................................... 11

Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Aircraft Heading .................................................................. 12

Adjusting the Course Pointer ..................................................................................................... 13

HSI Bearing Pointers .................................................................................................................. 13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Additional Features ........................................................................................ 16

Garmin Terrain-HSVT™ (Optional) ............................................................................................... 16

Displaying Garmin Terrain-HSVT

Displaying Heading on the Horizon ............................................................................................ 17

Displaying Airport Signs ............................................................................................................. 17

Multi-Function Display (MFD) ......................................................................... 18

Page Navigation - Moving Between Pages ................................................................................. 19

Changing Settings within a Page................................................................................................ 19

Default Map Page ...................................................................................................................... 19

MFD Soft Key Map ..................................................................................................................... 20

Map Group ..................................................................................................... 21

Navigation Map 1 and Navigation Map 2 Pages ......................................................................... 21

Decluttering (DCLTR) the Map Pages .......................................................................................... 22

Split Screen Page (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 25

Traffi c Map Page (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 26

Terrain Page .............................................................................................................................. 30

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

XM Weather Map Pages ............................................................................................................ 34

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

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

Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS) Map Pages .......................................................................... 37

™

Terrain ................................................................................... 17

Aux Group ...................................................................................................... 39

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External Video Page (Optional) ................................................................................................... 39

System Setup Page .................................................................................................................... 40

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Information Page (Optional) .............................................................................................. 44

XM

®

Radio Page (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 45

XM

System Status Page ................................................................................................................... 47

Position Reporting Page ............................................................................................................. 48

Iridium® Phone Page ................................................................................................................ 49

Flight Plan Group ........................................................................................... 51

Active Flight Plan Page .............................................................................................................. 51

Viewing Your Active Flight Plan .................................................................................................. 51

Waypoint Information Page........................................................................................................ 52

Charts Page (Optional) .............................................................................................................. 53

Setting Minimums ..................................................................................................................... 53

Changing Day/Night View .......................................................................................................... 53

Viewing Charts and Panning ...................................................................................................... 53

Viewing NOTAMs ...................................................................................................................... 54

Selecting a Chart ....................................................................................................................... 54

Viewing Details of ChartView™ Charts ...................................................................................... 55

Selecting Other Charts ............................................................................................................... 55

Chart Information ...................................................................................................................... 56

Alerts .............................................................................................................. 57

On Screen Alerts ........................................................................................................................ 57

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Terrain-HSVT

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

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

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 G500H Avionics Display System. The G500H Avionics Display System is
an avionics suite that combines primary fl ight instrumentation, navigational
information, and a moving map all displayed on dual 6.5 inch color screens. The
G500H system is composed of sub-units or Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). LRUs
have a modular design. This design greatly eases troubleshooting and maintenance
of the G500H 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 G500H system, refer to the latest revision of the G500H Pilot’s Guide,
P/N 190-01150-02.

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

PFD/MFD

NOTE: Some G500Hs have the right-side display confi gured as the PFD.

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Primary Flight Display (PFD)

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

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Primary Flight Display (PFD)

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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), Overspeed Range, Maximum (Vne) Speed
with Engine On, Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed, Max (Vne) Speed with Engine Off

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OR Max Autorotation Speed, and True Airspeed (TAS). Markings dependent upon

confi guration at time of installation. Reference AFM or POH.

Wind Vector: Displays direction and speed of wind.

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

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Attitude Sync Soft Key: Allows the synchronization of the aircraft to the horizon in

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level fl ight.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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V/S Bug, and Barometer setting.

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

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

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software, the lower slot is for the database card.

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

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

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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.

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.

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Roll Pointer and Slip/Skid Indicator: The slip/skid indicator is the bar beneath the roll
pointer. The indicator moves with the roll pointer and laterally away from the pointer

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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.

Radar Altimeter Display: Displays current height above ground from the radar

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altimeter. Brown band in altitude tape represents the ground.

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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 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.

NOTE: Airspeed tape markings are dependent upon confi guration at

the time of installation. Reference the POH for more details.

Overspeed

V

NE

Airspeed Tape Markings

Overspeed Indication

Groundspeed

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Current

Airspeed

Airspeed Tape

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Maximum (Vne) Speed
with Engine On

Trend Indicator

Maximum (Vne Power Off) Speed with
Engine Off or Maximum Autorotation

OR

True Airspeed

Speed.

One of the two markings types is selected
during the installation confi guration.

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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

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Altitude Trend

Altitude Bug

Altitude Minimums Bug

BARO Setting

Altitude Tape

Current Altitude

Barometric Pressure

The Barometric Pressure Setting (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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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

Minimums Bug (Barometric or Radar Altimeter)

For altitude awareness, an Altitude Minimums Bug commonly referred to as
the Minimums Bug, can be set. the source of data for minimums alerting can be
selected to either barometric altitude or radar altitude (if installed.) 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 minimums 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
are yellow when
altitude reached

Minimums

Bug

Bug and text are

cyan within 2500 ft

Bug and text are

white within 100 ft

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Minimums

Box

Minimums Annunciations using BARO for Source

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.

The Minimums Bug can also be set from the Charts page of the FPL.

While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Group, press the 1) MNU key and
select “Set Minimums” from the Options menu.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to select Off, BARO, or RAD ALT.

Press the ENT key to move to enter altitude. Turn the small 3) MFD knob to
enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to confi rm selection.

NOTE: BARO will not be available for selection on G500H models.

Radar Altimeter
Minimums Bug

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Radar Altimeter Value

Minimums Box

Minimums Annunciations using RAD ALT for Source

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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 (or 1000 feet, as confi gured) of the Altitude Bug setting
or when deviating beyond 200 feet of the bug.

Within 1000 ft

Altitude Bug Indications

Within 200 ft

Deviation of

+/- 200ft

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

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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. When airspeed is less than 20 knots, the Wind Vector windows
will indicate, “No Wind Data”.

Wind Vector Field

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Wind Vector Display

Vertical Speed (V/S)

The Vertical Speed Tape and Vertical Speed Bug are displayed below the Altitude
Tape. For rotorcraft with vertical speed operating limitations, red bands showing
Vertical Speed Maximum and Minimum ranges will be shown on the left side of
the Vertical Speed tape.

Vertical Speed Maximum

Current Vertical Speed

Vertical Speed Bug

Vertical Speed Minimum

Vertical Speed Bug Setting

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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

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 static air temperature is used in

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calculating the true airspeed.

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Attitude Indicator

Ground/Sky Pointer mode is confi gured during installation and can not be
changed by the pilot.

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

Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Scale

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

G500H Attitude Indicator with a Ground Pointer Confi guration in a Left Turn

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.

Roll Scale Zero Pointer

Roll Pointer

Roll Scale

G500H Attitude Indicator with a Sky Pointer Confi guration in a Left Turn

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

The Trim Ball 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. Trim is indicated by the location of the bar relative to the pointer.
One bar displacement as shown below is equivalent to one ball displacement on
a traditional Trim Ball Indicator.

Roll Pointer Trim Ball IndicatorRoll Scale Zero

Trim Indication

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

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Heading TrendCurrent GPS Track

HSI Heading Markings

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

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/ILS 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

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Selected source for

BRG 2 bearing pointer

Bearing Pointers on the HSI

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

GPS1

GPS2
VOR1
VOR2
LOC1
LOC2

CDI Source

GPS Mode

OCN

ENR

TERM

APR

LNAV

LNAV+

LPV

LNAV/VNAV

LP

MSG

LOI

GPS Advisory

LOI

PFD HSI Annunciations

Suspend

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.

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

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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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

Switching Between Navigation Sources

GPS

NAVIGATOR 1

GPS

NAVIGATOR 2

VLOC

NAVIGATOR 1

VLOC

NAVIGATOR 2

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

CDI Sources

The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) can display two sources of navigation:
GPS or NAV (VOR or LOC). Press the CDI soft key to toggle between the available
CDI modes, (GPS or VOR).

If a second GPS source or NAV source is available, pressing the 1 - 2 soft key
will toggle the navigation sources (VOR1 and VOR2, or GPS1 and GPS2).

NOTE: Verify the navigation source by the indication on the HSI.

NOTE: The selected navigator is the source for all PFD and MFD

functions, except for bearing pointers and external TAWS PFD
annunciations.

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

Additional Features

Garmin Terrain-HSVT™ (Optional)

Garmin Terrain-HSVT is offered as an optional feature to the G500H.

HSVT is primarily comprised of a computer-generated forward-looking, attitude
aligned view of the topography immediately in front of the aircraft from the pilot’s
perspective. HSVT information is shown on the PFD.

HSVT offers a three-dimensional view of terrain and obstacles. Terrain and
obstacles that pose a threat to the aircraft in fl ight are shaded yellow or red.

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Airport

Sign

Zero-Pitch

Line

Flight

Path

Marker

Terrain
Threat

Horizon
Heading
Mark

Obstacle

HSVT
Terrain

SVT Soft Keys

Terrain-HSVT Imagery

NOTE: Terrain-HSVT will become disabled if the databases necessary

to display Terrain-HSVT are unavailable (generating a GDU DB ERR or
HSVT DISABLED alert) or AHRS or GPS data is unavailable.
Terrain-HSVT may be restored once the fail conditions are removed by
following the steps in “Displaying HSVT Terrain.”

NOTE: Airport Signs will only display airports, not heliports.

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

The following features are part of the Terrain-HSVT system. For more details
refer to the latest revision of the G500H Pilot’s Guide, 190-01150-02.

Flight Path Marker• Airport Signs•
Horizon Heading Marks• Runway Display•
Terrain/Obstacle Display and Alerting• Water•
Three-dimensional Traffi c•

NOTE: Terrain-HSVT may be deactivated under certain conditions, such

as loss of heading. Once condition is resolved, reactivate Terrain-HSVT,
press the PFD soft key followed by the SYN VIS soft key, then the SYN

TERR soft key.

NOTE: Terrain-HSVT features are not a substitute for standard course

and altitude deviation information using the CDI, VSI, and VDI.

Zero-Pitch Line•

Displaying Garmin Terrain-HSVT™ Terrain

Press the 1) PFD soft key.
Press the 2) SYN VIS soft key.
Press the 3) SYN TERR soft key.
Press the 4) BACK soft key to return to the previous page.

Displaying Heading on the Horizon

Press the 1) PFD soft key.

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

Press the 2) SYN VIS soft key.
If not already enabled, press the 3) SYN TERR soft key.
Press the 4) HRZN HDG soft key.
Press the 5) BACK soft key to return to the previous page.

Displaying Airport Signs

NOTE: The ‘Airport Signs’ feature will only display airports, not heliports.

Press the 1) PFD soft key.
Press the 2) SYN VIS soft key.
If not already enabled, press the 3) SYN TERR soft key.
Press the 4) APTSIGNS soft key.
Press the 5) BACK soft key to return to the previous page.

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MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD)

Multi-Function Display (MFD)

1

2

3

5

4
Multi-Function Display (MFD)

Menu: Displays confi guration items for each page of the page groups.

1

Clear: Erases information, cancels entries, or removes page menus. Pressing and

2

holding the CLR key displays the fi rst page of the Map Group.

6

7

MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY

3

Enter: Validates or confi rms a menu selection or data entry.

4

Soft Keys

5

Large MFD Knob: Use to move between page groups.

6

Small MFD Knob: Use to move within page groups.

Range Select: Changes the range on the map pages. Up arrow zooms out, down

7

arrow zooms in. Also aids in scrolling up and down text pages.

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MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD)

Page Navigation - Moving Between Pages

Page Group

Turn Large MFD knob

Turn Small MFD knob

Page

Turn the large 1) MFD knob to move between page groups.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to change pages within the page group.

NOTE: Page Group and Page are shown at the bottom of the MFD.

Changing Settings within a Page

Press the 1) MENU key and make the necessary adjustments with the large
MFD knob and small MFD knobs.

Press the small 2) MFD knob to activate editing.

Turn the large 3) MFD knob to select the desired item.

MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY

Turn the small 4) MFD knob to change the highlighted value.

Press 5) ENT to accept displayed value or press the small MFD knob to cancel
selection or exit the editing mode.

Default Map Page

Press and hold the

CLR

key to return to the fi rst page of the MAP group.

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MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD)

MFD Soft Key Map

The soft keys available depend on the page displayed and the features available.
The soft key “Alerts” is present on the far right position on all MFD pages.

MAP

NavMap1

External

Video

MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY

Declutter

Map

Traffi c
Topo
Terrain

NavMap2

Declutter
Map

Traffi c
Topo
Terrain

Split Screen

Declutter
Map

Traffi c
Topo
Terrain

WX

GFDS Weather Map 1 GFDS Weather Map 2 GFDS Weather Map 3

OR

XM Weather 1

Legend

XM Weather 2

OR OR

Legend

AUX

System

Setup

Video 1
Video 2

Setup

XM Info

Lock

Default Unit
RA Test
Dfl t Spd

Channel

CH ­CH +
DIR CH

AUX

Traffi c

Standby
Operate

Alt Mode

Below
Normal
Above
Unrest

XM Weather 3

Legend
SRFC Time (XM)
Wind Down
Wind Up

XM Radio

Category

CAT ­CAT +
ALL

(continued)

Terrain

View

360
Arc

Inhibit
RP Mode

Mute CTN

Volume

Mute
Vol ­Vol +

Presets

PS1
PS2
to
PS15

System Status Position Reporting

LRU
DBASE

Send

Iridium Phone

FPL

Active Fpl

Info

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Wpt Info

Rwy/Freq
Apt Dir

WX

MFD Soft Key Map

Charts

Dial
Hang Up
Vol

Keys

1234 5678 90*#

NOTAM
Detail

Select

Header
Plan
Profi le
Minimums

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Map Group

Navigation Map 1 and Navigation Map 2 Pages

Soft Keys Found on Navigation Map Pages

Moving the Map Pointer Around the Map (Panning)

NOTE: Panning can be used in Terrain pages to view elevation levels.

MAP GROUP

MAP GROUP: NAV PAGES

While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page 1)
Group, press the small MFD knob. A fl ashing arrow (map pointer) will appear
in the center of the map page.

Turn the large 2) MFD knob to move the map pointer left and
right (horizontally).

Map Pointer

Turn the small 3) MFD knob to move the map pointer up and
down (vertically).

Press the small 4) MFD knob again to exit panning mode.

Selecting Items on the Map

While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page 1)
Group, while the map pointer is active, move the map pointer to highlight a
waypoint.

Press 2) ENT to display information about the highlighted waypoint.

Press the 3) INFO soft key (if available) to view more information about the
highlighted waypoint.

Press the 4) WX soft key (if available) to view TAF and METAR information. Press
the small MFD knob again to return to the map.

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MAP GROUP

Decluttering (DCLTR) the Map Pages

There are four levels of decluttering, DCLTR, DCLTR-1, DCLTR-2, and
DCLTR-3. DCLTR shows the most detail while DCLTR-3 removes most detail.

While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 page of the Map Page
Group, press the

DCLTR

soft key. Each successive press of the

DCLTR

soft key

will toggle through the declutter levels.

Turning on Map Overlays

While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page Group,
press the

MAP

soft key. Select the Traffi c, TOPO, or Terrain overlays by pressing

the appropriate soft key.

NOTE: The TOPO overlay and the TERRAIN overlay cannot be selected

or displayed on the same page.

Measuring Distances

While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page 1)
Group, press MENU.

Turn the large 2) MFD knob or the small MFD knob to highlight “Measure
Bearing/Distance” and then press ENT.

Turn the large 3) MFD knob or small MFD knob to move the map pointer. The
distance, bearing, and coordinates are displayed at the top of the screen.

MAP GROUP: NAV PAGES

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Distance, Bearing and Coordinates Display Measuring Map Pointer

Press 4) ENT to reset the distance and bearing values.

Press the small 5) MFD knob to stop measuring.

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Customizing Maps

While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page 1)
Group, press the MENU key. The option, “Map Setup” option will fl ash.

Map Setup Option Menu

Press the 2) ENT key to enter the setup page. The selected group will be
fl ashing.

MAP GROUP: SETUP OPTIONS

Turn the small 3) MFD knob to activate the drop down menu and to move
within available groups (Map, Weather, Traffi c, or Aviation).

Available Groups

Press the 4) ENT key to select the group and set your preferences.

Turn the large 5) MFD knob to move between fi elds.

Turn the small 6) MFD knob to display available options. Press the ENT key to
select your preference and move to the next option.

When completed with setting preferences, press the small 7) MFD knob to
return the Navigation Map 1 page.

Repeat the above steps to set preferences for the remaining groups.8)

NOTE: In the Map Options Setup section, the selected range is defi ned

as the map range below which the display feature will be visible.

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MAP GROUP

Map Setup Options

Group Selections

Orientation (North Up, Track Up, DTK up, HDG up)•
North Up At (Off to 2500 •
Auto Zoom (On or Off)•
Land Data (On or Off)•
Track Vector Length (Off to 20 mins)•
Wind Vector (On or Off)•

NM

)

MAP

WEATHER

TRAFFIC

Nav Range Ring (On or Off)•
Topo Data (On or Off)•
Topo Scale (On or Off)•
TERRAIN Data (On or Off)•
TERRAIN Scale (On or Off)•
Obstacle Viewing Range (Off to 50 •
Lat/Lon Viewing Range (Off to 2500 •

NM

)

NM

)

Field of View (On or Off)•
NEXRAD Data Viewing Range (Off to 2000 •

NEXRAD Cell Movement Range (Off to 2000 •

NM

)

NM

)
NEXRAD Legend•
XM Lightning Viewing Range (Off to 2000 •

NM

)

Traffi c Mode (Off, All Traffi c, TA/PA, TA Only)•

SafeTaxi Viewing Range (Range: Off to 10 •
RWY Extension Range (Range: Off to 10 •
INT/NDB Viewing Range (Range: Off to 50 •

NM

NM

)

)

NM

)

MAP GROUP: SETUP OPTIONS

VOR Viewing Range (Range: Off to 500 •
Class B/TMA (Range: Off to 2000 •
Class C/TCA (Range: Off to 500 •

AVIATION

Class D (Range: Off to 500 •
Restricted (Range: Off to 500 •
MOA (Military) (Range: Off to 500 •
Other/Adiz (Range: Off to 500 •
TFR (Range: Off to 2500 •
Airways (Off, All, LO Only, HI Only)•

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NM

NM

)

)

NM

NM

NM

NM

)

NM

)

)

NM

)

)

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MAP GROUP

Split Screen Page (Optional)

Soft Keys Found on Split Screen Page

External Video is an optional function that displays video provided by an

externally mounted video source on the aircraft.

While viewing the Map function, turn the small 1) MFD knob to the third page
of the map group.

Current Video Source

Display of External Video Source

Map Display

MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE

MAP GROUP: SPLIT SCREEN

External Video

The External Video page will show the external video on the top half of the 2)
MFD and a Navigation Map will be shown on the lower half.

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MAP GROUP

Traffi c Map Page (Optional)

Soft Keys Found on Traffi c Map Page

Traffi c Display

When a traffi c alert is generated by an interface traffi c system, the PFD will
display a traffi c annunciator and the MFD will have a pop-up screen displaying
the detected traffi c. To remove the pop-up, press

the CLR

key

. Press the ENT

key to go to the traffi c page. The traffi c pop-up window will be removed
when the traffi c alert is no longer active.

Traffi c Annunciation

Traffi c

MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE

Traffi c Pop-Up

PFD Traffi c Display MFD Traffi c Pop-Up Window

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MAP GROUP

Displaying and Operating Traffi c Advisory Systems (TAS)

MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE

Traffi c Map - TAS

NOTE: Depending on your traffi c confi guration, the OPERATE and

STANDBY soft keys may not be available.

Traffi c Mode Field

Altitude Mode Field

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MAP GROUP

Press the 10) ALT MODE soft key to change what traffi c is displayed. Pressing the
BELOW, NORMAL, ABOVE or UNREST soft keys will determine what traffi c

is displayed. The selection is shown in the Altitude mode fi eld. The values
below defi ne what each altitude mode displays, relative to the altitude of the
aircraft.

Soft Key Description

BELOW Displays traffi c from -9700 to +2700 ft

NORMAL Displays traffi c from -2700 to +2700 ft

ABOVE Displays traffi c from -2700 to +9700 ft

UNREST All traffi c is displayed (unrestricted) from +/-9700 feet

Press the 11) STANDBY soft key to place the system in the Standby mode.

NOTE: Some traffi c systems will not enter standby mode while

airborne.

Test Mode (On Ground)

While viewing the Traffi c Map Page of the Map Page Group, press the 1) MENU
key and select Test Mode from the menu.

Verify that a traffi c message is shown next to the altitude tape on the PFD 2)
and that the traffi c pop-up is displayed on the MFD.

After a few seconds, test mode is exited automatically by the traffi c system.

MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE

Traffi c Annunciation on PFD

Traffi c Annunciation

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TIS Traffi c

The Traffi c Map Page is confi gured to show surrounding TIS traffi c data in
relation to the aircraft’s current position and altitude, without clutter from the
basemap. Aircraft orientation on this map is always heading up unless there is
no valid heading.

TIS receives traffi c information from ground stations, and is updated every fi ve
seconds. The G500H displays up to eight traffi c targets within a 7.5-NM radius,
from 3000 feet below to 3500 feet above the requesting aircraft. Traffi c is displayed
according to TCAS symbology using four different symbols.

Displaying TIS Traffi c

While viewing the Traffi c Page of the Map Page Group

press the OPERATE soft

MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE

key to begin displaying traffi c. “TIS OPERATING” is displayed in the upper
left hand corner of the MFD.

NOTE: TIS is disabled when a Traffi c Advisory System (TAS) is installed.

Operating

Mode

Proximity

Traffi c
Advisory,
aircraft is

1200 feet

above and

ascending.

Advisory
5000 feet
above and
descending.

Non-Threat,
5000 feet
above and
ascending.

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MAP GROUP

Terrain Page

Garmin provides the following G500H terrain selections, based upon your

system confi guration.

Soft Keys Found on Terrain Proximity Page

Soft Keys Found on Terrain-HSVT Page

WARNING: Do not use TERRAIN-HSVT information for primary terrain

avoidance. TERRAIN-HSVT is intended only to enhance situational
awareness.

NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft latitude is greater

than 75° North or 60° South.

NOTE: TERRAIN-HSVT is standard when the Synthetic Vision

Technology (SVT) option is installed.

TERRAIN-PROXIMITY - is a non-TSO-C194 certifi ed terrain awareness •

system. Do not confuse Terrain Proximity with HTAWS. HTAWS is
TSO-C194 certifi ed and Terrain Proximity is not. Terrain Proximity
does not provide warning annunciations or voice alerts, it only provides

MAP GROUP: TERRAIN PAGE

color indications on map displays when terrain and obstacles are within
a certain altitude threshold from the aircraft.

TERRAIN-HSVT - is a non-TSO-C194 certifi ed terrain awareness •

system. Do not confuse TERRAIN-HSVT with HTAWS. HTAWS is
TSO-C194 certifi ed and TERRAIN-HSVT is not. TERRAIN-HSVT
provides terrain alerting functionality, including visual and aural
alerting. Garmin TERRAIN-HSVT is provided with the Synthetic Vision
functionality and not marketed separately. Garmin TERRAIN-HSVT is
available in the GDU 620 v4.00 or later, when confi gured for Rotory
Wing and SVT enabled.

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MAP GROUP

Viewing Terrain (without TERRAIN-HSVT)

NOTE: Obstacles will be removed from the Terrain pages when range

(

RNG

) exceeds 10

NM

.

While viewing the Terrain page of the Map Page Group, press the 360 or ARC

soft key to select the desired view.

360 or ARC Soft Keys

Press

MENU

to select whether to hide or show Aviation Data Overlay on the

Terrain page. You are also able to select the desired view.

MAP GROUP: TERRAIN PAGE

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MAP GROUP

Viewing Terrain (with TERRAIN-HSVT)

Press

MENU

MFD

knob to move through the selections. Press

Menu Option Description

for selections to cofi gure the Terrain-HSVT page. Turn the small

ENT

to confi rm and exit.

Inhibit Terrain Does not display terrain warnings.

Enable RP Mode

Mute Caution Alerts

View Arc (or 360°) View terrain in arc or 360°.
Hide (Show) Aviation Data Hide or show aviation data overlay.
Enable SVT Terrain Alerts

MAP GROUP: TERRAIN PAGE

When Inhibited

Reduces the warning alerting thresholds and
eliminates the caution alerts.

Available when a caution alert is generated. When
pressed during a caution alert, the aural alert will be
muted.

Will display SVT Terrain shading if “Inhibit Terrain” is
selected.

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Terrain Pop-Up Alerts

MAP GROUP

MAP GROUP: TERRAIN PAGE

TERRAIN-HSVT Pop-Up Alert on MFD

TERRAIN-HSVT™ Pop-Up Alert

TERRAIN-HSVT alerts typically employ a CAUTION or a WARNING alert
severity level, or both. When an alert is issued, visual annunciations are displayed
and aural alerts are simultaneously issued. Refer to the Alerts section of this guide
for more information on alerts, both visual and aural. When an alert is issued,
annunciations appear on the PFD and MFD. If the TERRAIN-HSVT Page is not
displayed at the time, a pop-up alert appears on the MFD. To acknowledge
the pop-up alert and return to the currently viewed page, press the CLR key. To
acknowledge the pop-up alert and go to the TERRAIN-HSVT page, press the
ENT key.

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WX GROUP

WX Group

XM Weather Map Pages

Soft Keys Found on XM Weather Map Pages

NOTE: The preferences set on XM Weather Map pages are unique to

each page.

Customizing the Weather Map

While viewing any of the XM Weather Map pages in the WX Page Group, 1)
press the MENU key to display the page menu. Turn the large MFD knob to
Weather Setup. Press ENT.

WX GROUP: XM WEATHER PAGES

Turn the large 2) MFD knob to select desired item to change. Turn the small
MFD knob

Press 3) ENT to confi rm your selection.

To return to the XM Weather Map page, press the small 4) MFD knob.

to set the preference of the weather feature option.

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Weather Items

Menu Item Selections Available

Map Orientation North Up, Track Up

NEXRAD Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10

XM Weather Page Menu - Weather Setup

NM

WX GROUP

to 2000

NM

NEXRAD Legend On, Off

NM

Echo Top Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10

to 2000

Cloud Top Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10 NM to 2000

Lightning Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10 NM to 2000

Cell Mov Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10 NM to 2000

SIG/Air Viewing Range Range: Off, 10 NM to 2000
METAR Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 500 FT to 2000
Surface Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10 NM to 2000

Surface Data Time Range: Current, 12 HR to 48 HR

NM

Frz Lvl Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10

to 2000

Winds Aloft Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10 NM to 2000

Winds Aloft Altitude Range: Surface, 3000 FT to 42000

County Data Viewing Range Range: Off, 10 NM to 2000

Cyclone Data Viewing Range On, Off

WX GROUP: XM WEATHER PAGES

NM

NM

NM

NM

NM

NM

NM

NM

NM

FT

NM

NOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, it is not possible to display

NEXRAD Data and Echo Top Data at the same time.

NOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, it is not possible to display

Echo Top Data and Cloud Top Data at the same time.

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WX GROUP

Weather Legend

A mini-legend can be displayed on the XM Weather Map page upper right
hand corner for the weather products you selected in the
setup menu.

To view a full page legend:

While viewing any of XM Weather Map pages in the WX 1)
Page Group, press the LEGEND soft key.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob or large MFD knob to view
the entire legend.

Exit and return to the map page by pressing either the 3)

LEGEND soft key, ENT key, or the small MFD knob.

Displaying Surface Data and Winds Aloft

Mini-Legend

While viewing any of the pages in the WX Page Group, if
in the setup you chose to display SURFACE DATA VIEWING RANGE, the

TIME

soft key will be available. Pressing the

SRFC TIME

soft key will cycle through

SRFC

the age of the information in 12 hour increments from CURRENT to 48 HR.

While viewing any of the pages in the WX Page Group, if in the setup you chose
to display WINDS ALOFT DATA VIEWING RANGE, the

UP

soft keys will be available. To view winds aloft, press the

WIND UP

soft keys to cycle through (up or down) the winds aloft altitudes.

WIND DOWN

WIND DOWN

and

WIND

or

WX GROUP: XM WEATHER PAGES

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Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS) Map Pages

Soft Key Found on GFDS Weather Map Pages

WX GROUP: GFDS PAGES

Requesting Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS)

Prior to requesting GFDS information, an access code and system ID will need
to be assigned. For more information on GFDS and how to register, see the latest
revision of the G500H Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-01150-02.

After registering you are able to display GFDS data:

While viewing any one of the three pages of the WX Group, press the 1) MNU
button.

Highlight GFDS Data Request and press the 2) ENT button to display the GFDS
DATA REQUEST page.

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Coverage

Area

Coverage Area
Distances:
Remaining FPL,
Next 50 NM ­Next 500 NM

Width of Coverage:
50 NM - 500 NM

Update Rate:
Off - 60 Minutes

Manual

Request

GFDS Data Request Page

Cancel Manual
Request

Status of Request

Confi guring GFDS Data Request Page

Turn the large 1) MFD knob to the Coverage box. Press ENT to select or
deselect the coverage areas. Selected coverage areas are denoted by a green

WX GROUP: GFDS PAGES

check mark.

Turn the large 2) MFD knob to the Auto Request box and press ENT to change
the update rate to either OFF or ON.

Turn the large 3) MFD knob to the Manual Request box and press ENT to either
send request or cancel current request.

Press the small 4) MFD knob to return to the GFDS page.

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Aux Group

External Video Page (Optional)

Soft Keys Found on System Setup Page

Setting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Levels

AUX GROUP

The following steps can be applied to either Video 1 or Video 2.

While viewing the External Video Page of the Aux Page Group, press the 1)
desired video soft key (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2).

Press the 2) SETUP soft key. The BRIGHTNESS in the CURRENT box will fl ash.
Turn the small MFD knob to change the brightness of the video output.

Turn the large 3) MFD knob to CONTRAST and turn the small MFD knob to
change the contrast level of the video output.

Turn the large 4) MFD knob to SATURATION and turn the small MFD knob to
change the saturation level of the video output.

Press the small 5) MFD knob to exit out of the setup mode.

Setting the Zoom Level of the Video Output

Press the RNG (Range) keys to zoom in and out. The range of the zoom feature
is 1x up to 10x.

AUX GROUP: EXTERNAL VIDEO PAGE

Video Soft Keys

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AUX GROUP

System Setup Page

Soft Keys Found on System Setup Page

Setting Brightness and Mode

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob. The LEVEL in the DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS box will fl ash.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to brighten or dim the display.

Press 3) ENT when you reach the desired level.

NOTE: When LEVEL is changed, the MODE defaults to MANUAL. If

MODE is set the AUTO, the LEVEL will adjust in response to ambient
light or a lighting bus, as confi gured during installation.

Setting Airspeed References

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob. Turn the large MFD knob to move to the desired fi eld in the
AIRSPEEDS box.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to change the speeds and to also turn the speeds
ON or OFF. When the speeds are turned ON they are shown near the bottom
of the Airspeed Tape if airspeed is zero.

AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE

Airspeed ReferencesV Speed References on Airspeed Tape

NOTE: At any time during the setting of your airspeed references,

pressing the
confi guration.

DFLT SPD

soft key will restore the unit to its initial

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Selecting Wind Vector Styles

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the fi eld in the PFD
OPTIONS box.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to select the styles available for displaying wind
vectors. Each style shows direction and velocity of the wind.

Style 1 Style 2 Style 3 Style 4

AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE

Style 1

Style 2

Style 3

Style 4

Displays headwind and crosswind components
Displays total wind direction and speed.
Displays total wind direction with headwind and crosswind speed components.
Displays total wind direction in degrees with wind speed.

Setting Time Format

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob. Turn the large MFD knob to the desired fi eld in the DATE/TIME
box. The only items that are able to be modifi ed is the TIME FORMAT and
TIME OFFSET. The date and time are coordinated with the GPS.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to display your choices of LOCAL 12hr, LOCAL
24hr, and UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated). Turn the small MFD knob to the
desired format and press ENT to confi rm your selection.

Setting Time Offset

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob. Turn the large MFD knob to the time offset portion of the DATE/
TIME box.

Use the small 2) MFD knob and large MFD knob to edit the time offset.

Press 3) ENT to confi rm your selection. Press the small MFD knob to exit the
editing mode.

To convert UTC to local time, a time offset must be chosen. See the table below
to determine the time offset.

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AUX GROUP

Time Zone Standard Local Time Offset Daylight Saving Time Offset

Atlantic -4 hours -3 hours
Eastern -5 hours -4 hours

Central -6 hours -5 hours

Mountain -7 hours -6 hours

Pacifi c -8 hours -7 hours

Alaskan -9 hours -8 hours

Hawaiian -10 hours -9 hours

MFD Display Units

NOTE: At any time during the setting of your preferences, pressing

the

DFLT UNIT

synchronization, time format, time offset and display units to the initial
settings.

soft key will restore the settings for brightness,

NOTE: The corresponding GNS must also be set to match the selection

chosen (distance, speed, NAV angle, pressure, and temperature units)
on the GDU 620.

Setting Distance and Speed Units

Press the small 1) MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the MFD
DISPLAY UNITS box.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to display your choices of IMPERIAL, METRIC, and
NAUTICAL units for distance and speed displayed on MFD. Press ENT to
confi rm your selection. Press the small MFD knob to exit editing mode.

AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE

Setting Altitude and Vertical Speed Units

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the desired fi eld of the
MFD DISPLAY UNITS box.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to display your choices of FEET or METRIC units
for altitude and vertical speed. Press ENT to confi rm your selection. Press the
small MFD knob to exit editing mode.

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AUX GROUP

Setting NAV Angle

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the desired fi eld of the
SYSTEM DISPLAY UNITS box.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to display your choices of MAGNETIC(°) or TRUE (°)
measurement for navigating. Press ENT to confi rm your selection and move
to the next preference or press the small MFD knob to exit editing mode.

Setting Pressure Units

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the desired fi eld of the
SYSTEM DISPLAY UNITS box.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to display your choices of INCHES(
HECTOPASCALS (

HPA

) for your barometric pressure units. Press ENT to confi rm

IN

) or

your selection and move to the next preference or press the small MFD knob
to exit editing mode.

Setting Temperature Units

While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)
MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the desired fi eld of the
SYSTEM DISPLAY UNITS box.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to display your choices of CELSIUS(°C) or
FAHRENHEIT(°F) for the temperature. Press ENT to confi rm your selection and
press the small MFD knob to exit editing mode.

Radar Altimeter Test

NOTE: Not all radar altimeters have the test function.

AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE

Press the RA TEST soft key (if available) to activate the radar altimeter test. An
RA TEST annunciation will be displayed on the PFD. If the unit fails the self-test,

the

annunciation will appear on the PFD. For more information
on the Radar Altimeter and its settings, see the latest revision of the G500 Pilot’s
Guide, P/N 190-01102-02.

RA TEST Annunciation on PFD

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AUX GROUP

XM® Information Page (Optional)

Soft Key Found on XM Information Page

While viewing the XM Information page of the Aux Group, turn the small

MFD knob
Radio and Audio Radio IDs. The only option on this page is to

to display the XM Information screen. This page contains the Data

LOCK

in your

information once your subscription has been activated.

AUX GROUP: XM INFO PAGE

XM Information Page

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XM® Radio Page (Optional)

Soft Keys Found on XM Radio Page

Selecting a Channel

While viewing the XM Radio page of the Aux Page Group, press the small 1)

AUX GROUP

TO

AUX GROUP: XM RADIO PAGE

MFD knob and then turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired
channel.

Press 2) ENT to make the highlighted channel the Active Channel.
Press the small 3) MFD knob to end editing.
Press 4) CHNL and then the CH+ or CH- soft keys to increment up or down one

channel at a time in the active category.
Press 5) CHNL and then the DIR CH soft key to directly select a channel in the

active channel fi eld. Turn the small MFD knob and large MFD knob to select
desired channel.

Press 6) ENT to save the selection or press the small MFD knob

to cancel

selection.

Selecting a Channel within a Category

Press 1) CATGRY to highlight the category window.
Press 2) CAT+ or CAT- to cycle through the different categories or turn the small

MFD knob to the category and press ENT.
Turn the small 3) MFD knob to move to the desired channel.
Press 4) ENT to make that channel the active channel.
Press the small 5) MFD knob to end editing.

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AUX GROUP

Volume

While viewing the XM Radio page of the Aux Group, press the
Press the
decrease radio volume. Press the small
the radio, press the
or the

VOL+

VOL+

or

or

VOL-

MUTE

VOL-

soft keys or turn the small

MFD

knob when done adjusting. To mute

MFD

soft key. To restore the radio volume, press

soft keys.

knob to increase or

VOL

MUTE

soft key.

again

Storing a Preset Channel

While viewing the XM Radio page, you may set a preset for the Active Channel.
Press the

PRESETS

soft key. Press and hold a preset soft key, such as

PS1

until it

blinks. You are able to preset up to 15 channels.

Recalling a Preset Channel

While viewing the XM Radio page, press the
preset soft key for the desired stored channel, such as
group of presets, press the

MORE

soft key.

PRESETS

PS1

soft key and press the

. To move to the next

AUX GROUP: XM RADIO PAGE

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AUX GROUP

System Status Page

Soft Keys Found on System Status Page

The System Status page of the AUX Page group shows the status, serial number,
and version of LRUs as well as the effectivity information. There are no menu
options. In the LRU Status column, a green check means the unit is present and
operating properly, while a red X indicates an absence or failure. This page is
for informational purposes and there are no items that are able to be modifi ed.

AUX GROUP: SYSTEM STATUS PAGE

System Status Page

While viewing the System Status page of the Aux Page Group, press the 1) LRU
soft key and turn the small MFD knob to scroll through the status, serial
number and version of each LRU. Press the small MFD knob to exit.

Press the 2) DBASE soft key and turn the small MFD knob to view the list of the
databases that are loaded. Press the small MFD knob to exit.

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Position Reporting Page

Soft Key Found on Position Reporting Page

Position Reporting Page

Position Reporting Status

The Status window shows the time until the next data transmission and the

AUX GROUP: POSITION REPORTING

status of the reporting system.

Settings Window

While viewing the Position Reporting page, press the small 1) MFD knob.

Turn the large 2) MFD knob to change the report type to either AFF (Automatic
Flight Following) or Standard.

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Status Window

Iridium® Phone Page

Soft Keys Found on Iridium Phone Page

Phonebook
Catalog
Icon

Volume Level

Iridium Phone Page

For detailed use of the Iridium Phone system, see the latest revision of the G600
Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-00601-02.

AUX GROUP: IRIDIUM PHONE

Call Suppression

While viewing the Iridium Phone page, press the small 1) MFD knob.
Turn the large 2) MFD knob to select the Call Suppression type of Off, On, or On

during APR/MAPR/TERM.

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Creating Entries into Phonebook

While viewing the Iridium Phone page of the Aux Group, press the small 1) MFD
knob to activate the cursor.

Turn the large 2) MFD knob to highlight the phonebook catalog icon. Turn the
small MFD knob to display phonebook.

If the name already exists, it will be displayed in the drop down menu. If you 3)
are adding a new entry, highlight, (New Entry). Press ENT.

Turn the small 4) MFD knob to enter each letter of the name. Press ENT.
Turn the large 5) MFD knob to move to enter the phone number. Turn the small

MFD to enter each number. Press ENT.

Deleting Entries into Phonebook

Press the small 1) MFD knob to activate the cursor and then turn the large MFD
knob to select the Phone Book Catalog icon.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to display the contents of the Phone Book Catalog
and highlight the desired entry. Press ENT to select the catalog entry.

Turn the large 3) MFD knob to highlight the DELETE key. Press ENT to delete
the catalog entry. Press the small MFD knob again to cancel the selection
cursor.

Editing a Phone Book Catalog Entry

Press the small 1) MFD knob to activate the cursor and then turn the large MFD
knob to select the Phone Book Catalog icon.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to display the contents of the Phone Book Catalog
and highlight the desired entry. Press ENT to select the catalog entry.

AUX GROUP: IRIDIUM PHONE

Use the large 3) MFD knob and small MFD knobs to make changes to the name
or number. Press ENT to save the changes. Press the small MFD knob again
to cancel the selection cursor.

Making a Phone Call

While viewing the Iridium Phone page, enter a phone number using the KEYS
soft key, rotary knobs, or select one from the Phone Book catalog.

Press the small 1) MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to highlight the
phone number area. Press the KEYS soft key and enter the number. It will be
necessary to enter a 1 before the phone number. When fi nished entering the
number you want to call, press the DIAL key.

After completing the call, press the 2) HANG UP key.

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Flight Plan Group

Active Flight Plan Page

Soft Keys Found on Active Flight Plan Page

Viewing Your Active Flight Plan

FPL GROUP

The active fl ight plan (as received from the selected GNS unit) is shown on the
fi rst page of the Flight Plan page group. No changes to the fl ight plan can be made
from the GDU 620. All fl ight plan changes must be made from the GNS unit.

FPL GROUP: ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN

Active Flight Plan Page

While viewing the Active Flight Plan page of the FPL Page Group, press the 1)
small MFD knob and then turn the large MFD knob to highlight waypoints in
the fl ight plan.

Press the 2) INFO soft key to view information about the highlighted waypoint.
Press the small 3) MFD knob to return to the Active Flight Plan page.

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FPL GROUP

Waypoint Information Page

Soft Keys Found on Waypoint Information Page

Waypoint Information Page

While viewing the Waypoint Information page of the FPL Page Group, press 1)

FPL GROUP: WAYPOINT INFO PAGE

the small MFD knob and then turn the small MFD knobs to enter or select
the waypoint. You can also turn the small MFD knob counterclockwise to
obtain drop down menus for FPL, Nearest, and Recent.

Press the 2) RWY/FREQ soft key to view runway and frequency information
about the waypoint.

Press the 3) APT DIR soft key (if available) to view the airport directory
information such as facility hours, noise abatement, pattern, etc. Press the
small MFD knob to scroll down the page.

Press the 4) WX soft key (if available) to view METARs or TAFs for the waypoint.

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Charts Page (Optional)

Soft Keys Found on Charts Page

FPL GROUP

Setting Minimums

While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, 1) MENU key to display
the Options menu and press ENT.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to select the source, BARO or RAD ALT. Press the
ENT key.

Turn the small 3) MFD knob to select the altitude. Press ENT to set the altitude.

Changing Day/Night View

While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the 1) MENU key
to display the Options menu.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob to Chart Setup. Press ENT. The Color Scheme
option will be highlighted.

Turn the small 3) MFD knob to select Day - Auto - Night. Press the small MFD
knob to save the selected value and return to the Charts page.

If “Auto” is selected, turn the large 4) MFD knob to highlight the Display Level

FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE

Brightness value. Turn the small MFD knob to change the display level value
for which the display will automatically switch from Day/Night brightness.

Press the 5) MFD knob to save the selected value.

Viewing Charts and Panning

While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the 1) RNG (Range)
keys to zoom in and out.

Press the small 2) MFD knob to enter the panning mode and activate scroll bars
on the edges of the chart.

Turn the large 3) MFD knob to move around the chart horizontally and turn the
small MFD knob to move vertically.

Press the small 4) MFD knob to cancel the scroll bars and exit panning.

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FPL GROUP

Viewing NOTAMs

In the event there is an active NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) for a particular
chart, the

NOTAM

NOTAM

soft key.

soft key will be available. To view the information press the

Charts Page

Selecting a Chart

FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE

While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the 1) SELECT soft
key to change the airport or chart.

Turn the small and large 2) MFD knobs to select the airport identifi er and press
ENT to accept the selected airport.

Turn the large 3) MFD knob to select the desired chart.
Press 4) ENT to display the desired chart.

NOTE: The chart for the selected destination airport or approach is

automatically loaded. If the destination airport is in the fl ight plan, the
chart page will default to the nearest airport.

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FPL GROUP

Viewing Details of ChartView™ Charts

While view the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the 1) DETAIL soft
key.

Press the 2) HEADER, PLAN, PROFILE, or MINIMUMS soft keys to view
detailed sections for the chart for those topics. An aircraft icon will show in
the lower right corner of the display if your aircraft is in the chart area. The
icon will have an “X” through it if the aircraft is not in the chart area or the
GPS fi x is lost.

Selecting Other Charts

You are able to choose other charts to display based on your fl ight plan (FPL),
charts of the nearest airport (NRST) or your most recently selected airport
(RECENT).

While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the 1) SELECT soft
key.

Turn the small 2) MFD knob counterclockwise.

Turn the small 3) MFD knob to show FPL, NRST, or RECENT.

Turn the large 4) MFD knob to highlight the desired airport, then press ENT.

FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE

Display Charts From

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FPL GROUP

Chart Information

FliteCharts

®

FliteCharts resemble the paper version of FAA published terminal procedures
charts. The charts are displayed with high-resolution and in color for applicable
charts. The database contains procedure charts for the United States only. This
database is updated on a 28-day cycle. FliteCharts is disabled 180 days after the
expiration date and is no longer available for viewing upon reaching the disable
date.

SafeTaxi® (Optional)

SafeTaxi is an enhanced feature that gives greater map detail when zooming
in on airports at close range. The airport display on the map reveals runways
with numbers, taxiways with identifying letters/numbers, and airport landmarks
including ramps, buildings, control towers, and other prominent features.
Resolution is greater at lower map ranges. When the aircraft location is within the
screen boundary, including within SafeTaxi ranges, an airplane symbol is shown
on the navigation map views for enhanced positional awareness.

These diagrams aid in following ground control instructions by accurately
displaying the aircraft position on the map in relation to taxiways, ramps, runways,
terminals, and services. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle.

ChartView™ (Optional with Enablement Card)

ChartView resembles the paper version of Jeppesen terminal procedures charts.
The charts are displayed in full color with high resolution. The MFD depiction

FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE

shows the aircraft position on the moving map in the plan view of approach
charts and on airport diagrams.

The ChartView database is updated on a 14-day cycle. ChartView is disabled
70 days after the expiration date and is no longer available for viewing upon
reaching the disable date.

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NOTE: Contact your Garmin dealer for service if any of the following

alerts appear.

On Screen Alerts

Alert Description

ALERTS

Alerts

AHRS 1 not receiving any GPS information.

AHRS1 GPS

AHRS1 SRVC

AHRS1 TAS

CAL LOST

CNFG MISMATCH GDU 1-2 airframe confi guration settings disagree.

CNFG MODULE Failure of confi guration module.

DATA LOST Pilot stored data was lost. Recheck data and settings.

DIAG MODE System is in Diagnostic Mode.

FAN 1/2 FAIL

GATE MODE Automated testing is on.

GEO LIMITS AHRS too far North/South, no magnetic compass.

GPS1/2 FAIL No GPS1 or GPS2 data is available.

AHRS 1 is operating exclusively in no-GPS mode.
AHRS 1 is using the backup GPS information.
AHRS1 magnetic fi eld model needs update. This appears

on the ground only.
AHRS is not receiving true airspeed from ADC.
Registry reports that the GDU 620 has lost calibration

data.

Cooling fan #1 or #2 has failed.

ALERTS

GPS(1/2) PPS FAIL

GSR FAIL

HDG FAULT AHRS 1 magnetometer fault has occurred.

HDG LOST HDG features disabled or defaulted to GPS1 TRK.

<LRU> CONFIG

<LRU> COOLING Specifi c LRU has poor cooling, reducing power usage.

<LRU> DB ERR Database for specifi c LRU is corrupt.

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The PPS signal has not been received in more than 5
seconds.

GSR power discrete is on and GSR status discrete is off.
The Iridium interface reports a timeout.

Error in confi guration of specifi c LRU, where <LRU>
denotes specifi c LRU.

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ALERTS

Alert Description

<LRU> SERVICE Specifi c LRU needs service.

<LRU> VOLTAGE <LRU> has low voltage reducing power usage.

MANIFEST

NAV1/2 FAIL No navigation receiver #1 or #2 data.

SIMULATOR Sim Mode is active. Do not use for navigation.

SVT DISABLED

SW MISMATCH GDU software version strings to no match. Xtalk is off.

TDB DISABLED Airframe does not support terrain database.

TRK LOST GPS1 TRK lost. HSI defaulted to GPS2 TRK.
TRF STBY Traffi c device is in standby mode while airborne.

TRAFFIC FAIL Traffi c device has failed.

GDU has received product data for an LRU that should
have a manifest entry, but is not in the manifest.

Out of available terrain region.
Terrain DB resolution too low.

Terrain-HSVT™ Alerts

FLTA Terrain Caution

ALERTS

(RTC-C, ITI-C)

FLTA Terrain Warning

(RTC-W, ITI-W)

“Caution, Terrain, Terrain”

“Warning, Terrain, Terrain”

FLTA Obstacle Caution

“Caution, Obstacle, Obstacle”

(ROC-C, IOI-C)

FLTA Obstacle Warning

“Warning, Obstacle, Obstacle”

(ROC-W, IOI-W)

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Map Page Symbols

SYMBOLS

Symbols

Symbol

Description

Unknown Airport

Non-towered, Non-serviced Airport

Towered, Non-serviced Airport

Non-towered, Serviced Airport

Towered, Serviced Airport

Soft Surface, Serviced Airport

Soft Surface, Non-serviced Airport

Private Airport

Heliport

SYMBOLS

Intersection

LOM (compass locator at outer marker)

NDB (Non-directional Radio Beacon)

VOR
VOR/DME
ILS/DME or DME-only
VORTAC
TACAN

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SYMBOLS

SafeTaxi® Symbols

Symbol Description

Helipad

Airport Beacon

Under Construction Zones

Unpaved Parking Areas

Traffi c Symbols

Symbol

SYMBOLS

Description

(Highest to Lowest Priority)

Traffi c Advisory (TA), In Range

Traffi c Advisory (TA), Out of Range

Proximity Advisory (PA)

Other Traffi c

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Terrain Obstacle Symbols

NOTE: Obstacles will be removed from the Terrain pages at ranges

(

RNG

) greater than 10

NM

.

SYMBOLS

Terrain Altitude/Color Correlation

Map Toolbar Symbols

Symbol Description

Maximum Zoom Indicator

Terrain Proximity Enabled and Available Indicator

Terrain Proximity Enabled and Not Available Indicator

SYMBOLS

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Traffi c Enabled and Available Indicator

Traffi c Enabled and Not Available Indicator

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SYMBOLS

XM® Weather Toolbar Symbols

Symbol Description

NEXRAD

Echo Top

Cloud Top

XM Lightning

Cell Movement

SIGMETs / AIRMETs

SYMBOLS

METARs

City Forecast

Surface Analysis

Freezing Levels

Winds Aloft

County Warnings

Cyclone Warnings

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Miscellaneous Symbols

Symbol Description

Piston Helicopter

Turbine Helicopter

Default Map Pointer

Elevation Map Pointer

User Waypoint

Parallel Track Waypoint

TFR (Temporary Flight Restrictions)

SYMBOLS

Restricted/Prohibited/Warning/Alert

MOA

Class B Airspace

Class C Airspace

Class D Airspace

SYMBOLS

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