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... so entirely at their own risk. WARNING: XM Weather should not be used for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Garmin is not able to be updated regularly in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Databases used ... review and understand all available navigation sources, including the information from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight. WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in data transmission and the relative age of the terrain function. The...
... so entirely at their own risk. WARNING: XM Weather should not be used for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Garmin is not able to be updated regularly in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Databases used ... review and understand all available navigation sources, including the information from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight. WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in data transmission and the relative age of the terrain function. The...
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...Flight Restriction (TFR) data is not suitable for anti-reflective coatings. Consequently the G3X system is provided by the FAA and may not be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Depictions of normal business hours. Warnings, Cautions & Notes CAUTION: The display...type-certificated aircraft. NOTE: Interference from the source of the G3X panel and displays, are not TSO-certified products and have any user-serviceable parts. NOTE: The Garmin G3X system includes products like additional information, please refer to skin ...
...Flight Restriction (TFR) data is not suitable for anti-reflective coatings. Consequently the G3X system is provided by the FAA and may not be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Depictions of normal business hours. Warnings, Cautions & Notes CAUTION: The display...type-certificated aircraft. NOTE: Interference from the source of the G3X panel and displays, are not TSO-certified products and have any user-serviceable parts. NOTE: The Garmin G3X system includes products like additional information, please refer to skin ...
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...8226; Added Softkey to Terrain Page to PFD bearing pointer data fields 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-1 nel number System Software Version 2.70-3.00: • Added Synthetic Vision ...number to configurable Data Fields System Software Version 3.00-3.10: • Added ability to import/export flight plans using the SD card • Added Softkeys to Nearest Airports Page to quickly show/hide ...Mode reference using the FMS Joystick System Software Version 3.10-3.20: • Added ability to display checklist files from SD Card • Added ability to log data to SD Card •...
...8226; Added Softkey to Terrain Page to PFD bearing pointer data fields 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-1 nel number System Software Version 2.70-3.00: • Added Synthetic Vision ...number to configurable Data Fields System Software Version 3.00-3.10: • Added ability to import/export flight plans using the SD card • Added Softkeys to Nearest Airports Page to quickly show/hide ...Mode reference using the FMS Joystick System Software Version 3.10-3.20: • Added ability to display checklist files from SD Card • Added ability to log data to SD Card •...
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RR-2 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F Rev Date E April, 2011 F October, 2011 Description System Software Version 4.00-4.10: • Added support for displaying flight time in databar System Software Version 4.10 - 5.00 : • Added support for VOR, localizer, and glideslope modes for integrated autopilot • Added option to display trim and flap position...
RR-2 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F Rev Date E April, 2011 F October, 2011 Description System Software Version 4.00-4.10: • Added support for displaying flight time in databar System Software Version 4.10 - 5.00 : • Added support for VOR, localizer, and glideslope modes for integrated autopilot • Added option to display trim and flap position...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-3 perature closest to its own peak value when Lean Mode is active • Changed AP NAV Softkey on PFD Page to cancel ... : • Added remote transponder interface information • Added ability to switch between internal and external GPS flight plan sources • Added optional dedicated Traffic Page • Added softkey to Map Page to enable/disable traffic display • Added ability to enable/disable 'Traffic Not Available' audio alert • Added ability to enable...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-3 perature closest to its own peak value when Lean Mode is active • Changed AP NAV Softkey on PFD Page to cancel ... : • Added remote transponder interface information • Added ability to switch between internal and external GPS flight plan sources • Added optional dedicated Traffic Page • Added softkey to Map Page to enable/disable traffic display • Added ability to enable/disable 'Traffic Not Available' audio alert • Added ability to enable...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide i Full-Screen Configurations 6 External Navigators (Optional 6 Integrated Autopilot (Optional 7 1.2 Display Overview...8 1.3 Secure Digital (SD) Cards 9 1.4 G3X Controls...10 1.5 System Power-up...12 1.6 System Operation...13 Display Operation...13 PFD Display Configuration 16 G3X System Annunciations 17...44 Transponder...45 Data Bar Fields...46 Display...48 Sound...51 Units...52 Date & Time...53 Position...54 Alarms...54 Setting Airport Criteria...56 Section 2 Flight Instruments 59 2.1 Flight Instruments...59 Airspeed Indicator...62 Attitude Indicator...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide i Full-Screen Configurations 6 External Navigators (Optional 6 Integrated Autopilot (Optional 7 1.2 Display Overview...8 1.3 Secure Digital (SD) Cards 9 1.4 G3X Controls...10 1.5 System Power-up...12 1.6 System Operation...13 Display Operation...13 PFD Display Configuration 16 G3X System Annunciations 17...44 Transponder...45 Data Bar Fields...46 Display...48 Sound...51 Units...52 Date & Time...53 Position...54 Alarms...54 Setting Airport Criteria...56 Section 2 Flight Instruments 59 2.1 Flight Instruments...59 Airspeed Indicator...62 Attitude Indicator...
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......85 Wind Data...85 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV 86 Using the VNAV Feature...87 Section 3 Engine Indication System 91 3.1 EIS Display & ENG Page 91 ENG Page Softkeys (Example Configuration 95 3.2 Lean Assist Mode (Optional 95 3.3 Fuel Calculator (Optional 98 ...Flight ID Reporting...113 Section 5 GPS Navigation 115 5.1 Introduction...115 Compass Arc...115 5.2 Using Map Displays 116 Map Page Setup...117 Map Range...121 Map Panning...122 Fuel Range Ring...124 Measuring Bearing and Distance 125 Topography...126 Satellite View...127 Map Page Traffic...128 Map Symbols...128 ii Garmin G3X...
......85 Wind Data...85 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV 86 Using the VNAV Feature...87 Section 3 Engine Indication System 91 3.1 EIS Display & ENG Page 91 ENG Page Softkeys (Example Configuration 95 3.2 Lean Assist Mode (Optional 95 3.3 Fuel Calculator (Optional 98 ...Flight ID Reporting...113 Section 5 GPS Navigation 115 5.1 Introduction...115 Compass Arc...115 5.2 Using Map Displays 116 Map Page Setup...117 Map Range...121 Map Panning...122 Fuel Range Ring...124 Measuring Bearing and Distance 125 Topography...126 Satellite View...127 Map Page Traffic...128 Map Symbols...128 ii Garmin G3X...
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... (TIS) (Optional 199 System Status...199 Traffic Symbology...199 Traffic Annunciations...200 Traffic Ground Track ...203 Displaying Traffic Data...203 Dedicated Traffic Page (TRF 204 Section 8 Additional Features 207 8.1 Synthetic Vision (SVX ...SiriusXM Radio...232 8.7 Electronic Checklists (Optional 236 8.8 Flight Data Logging 236 Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional 237 9.1 Integrated Autopilot Operation 238 Controls...238 G3X Autopilot Status Box 241 Integrated Autopilot Modes 243 9.2 Vertical...256 Glideslope Mode (GS)...257 iv Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
... (TIS) (Optional 199 System Status...199 Traffic Symbology...199 Traffic Annunciations...200 Traffic Ground Track ...203 Displaying Traffic Data...203 Dedicated Traffic Page (TRF 204 Section 8 Additional Features 207 8.1 Synthetic Vision (SVX ...SiriusXM Radio...232 8.7 Electronic Checklists (Optional 236 8.8 Flight Data Logging 236 Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional 237 9.1 Integrated Autopilot Operation 238 Controls...238 G3X Autopilot Status Box 241 Integrated Autopilot Modes 243 9.2 Vertical...256 Glideslope Mode (GS)...257 iv Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
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Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) -- Multiple Displays: MFD (recommended) • GDU 370 (without XM) -- F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 1 Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) -- System Overview Flight Instruments EIS System Overview SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The G3X System presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot using 7" Wide VGA (800x480) flat...
Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) -- Multiple Displays: MFD (recommended) • GDU 370 (without XM) -- F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 1 Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) -- System Overview Flight Instruments EIS System Overview SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The G3X System presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot using 7" Wide VGA (800x480) flat...
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... CNS Interface System Overview G3X STANDARD PANEL In the standard split-screen configuration, the Primary Flight Display (PFD) and the Multi Function Display (MFD) are displayed in split-screen mode on a single GDU. F GDU 370 or 375 (XM) Split PFD/MFD GTP 59 Temperature Probe GMU 44 Magnetometer Heading GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data...
... CNS Interface System Overview G3X STANDARD PANEL In the standard split-screen configuration, the Primary Flight Display (PFD) and the Multi Function Display (MFD) are displayed in split-screen mode on a single GDU. F GDU 370 or 375 (XM) Split PFD/MFD GTP 59 Temperature Probe GMU 44 Magnetometer Heading GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data...
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... Engine/Airframe Unit AHRS Heading Attitude Rate of a upgraded G3X panel using a GDU 370 and a GDU 375; The following is not needed. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 5 Appendix Index System Overview Flight Instruments G3X UPGRADED PANEL System Overview NOTE: The G3X System can be configured with more than two displays. however, two GDU 370s can be used if...
... Engine/Airframe Unit AHRS Heading Attitude Rate of a upgraded G3X panel using a GDU 370 and a GDU 375; The following is not needed. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 5 Appendix Index System Overview Flight Instruments G3X UPGRADED PANEL System Overview NOTE: The G3X System can be configured with more than two displays. however, two GDU 370s can be used if...
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... AN EXTERNAL GPS NAVIGATOR WARNING: Do not use . Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 6 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. For example, a system with 2 GDUs (MFD and PFD1) can be configured to have full-screen MFD pages displayed on PFD1, and a system with 3 GDUs (PFD1, MFD...
... AN EXTERNAL GPS NAVIGATOR WARNING: Do not use . Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 6 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. For example, a system with 2 GDUs (MFD and PFD1) can be configured to have full-screen MFD pages displayed on PFD1, and a system with 3 GDUs (PFD1, MFD...
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...more accurate depiction of navigation data is used to switch the G3X HSI between two GNS 430s, etc). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 7 The CDI SRC Softkey toggles between the available navigation sources (e.g., between the internal G3X GPS and external SL30 VLOC sources, between an SL30 and...selected, the external navigator's CDI Key is configured. With the Integrated Autopilot configured, the G3X issues pitch and roll steering commands to Section 1.7) becomes available when more than one source of the flight plan legs are displayed on the moving map (i.e., holds, procedure turns, etc).
...more accurate depiction of navigation data is used to switch the G3X HSI between two GNS 430s, etc). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 7 The CDI SRC Softkey toggles between the available navigation sources (e.g., between the internal G3X GPS and external SL30 VLOC sources, between an SL30 and...selected, the external navigator's CDI Key is configured. With the Integrated Autopilot configured, the G3X issues pitch and roll steering commands to Section 1.7) becomes available when more than one source of the flight plan legs are displayed on the moving map (i.e., holds, procedure turns, etc).
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F Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface System Overview 1.2 DISPLAY OVERVIEW 7" WVGA (800x480) Color Display SD Card Slot Display Bezel Range (RNG) Key FMS Joystick Hardkeys Softkeys Display Overview (Split-Screen) GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 8 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
F Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface System Overview 1.2 DISPLAY OVERVIEW 7" WVGA (800x480) Color Display SD Card Slot Display Bezel Range (RNG) Key FMS Joystick Hardkeys Softkeys Display Overview (Split-Screen) GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 8 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
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... the SD card in the SD card slot with the card contacts facing the display (the card should be used for more information on SD Card use and databases. The G3X data card slot uses Secure Digital (SD) cards and is located on the upper...flight data logging, exporting Track Logs/User Waypoints, and Importing/ Exporting Flight Plans. The SD card can be flush with the face of the display bezel(s). SD Card Slot Display Bezel SD Card Slot GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X...
... the SD card in the SD card slot with the card contacts facing the display (the card should be used for more information on SD Card use and databases. The G3X data card slot uses Secure Digital (SD) cards and is located on the upper...flight data logging, exporting Track Logs/User Waypoints, and Importing/ Exporting Flight Plans. The SD card can be flush with the face of the display bezel(s). SD Card Slot Display Bezel SD Card Slot GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X...
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...Page Menu Press twice to view the Main Menu Press a third time to clear the Main Menu 6 FPL Key Press to display the Flight Plan Page 7 Direct-To Key 8 NRST Key 9 Softkey Selection Keys Press to activate the Direct-To function, enter a ...display the Nearest Page for viewing the nearest airports, intersections, NDBs, VORs, waypoints, frequencies, and airspaces Press to select softkey shown above the bezel key on the display CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X...
...Page Menu Press twice to view the Main Menu Press a third time to clear the Main Menu 6 FPL Key Press to display the Flight Plan Page 7 Direct-To Key 8 NRST Key 9 Softkey Selection Keys Press to activate the Direct-To function, enter a ...display the Nearest Page for viewing the nearest airports, intersections, NDBs, VORs, waypoints, frequencies, and airspaces Press to select softkey shown above the bezel key on the display CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X...
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...while taxiing and during power-up . Overview System Instruments Flight EIS System Overview 1.5 SYSTEM POWER-UP During system initialization, the AHRS displays the message 'AHRS ALIGN, KEEP WINGS LEVEL' over the...displayed during level flight. The AHRS should display valid attitude and heading fields typically within the first minute of power-up including valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Database Information 12 Garmin G3X...
...while taxiing and during power-up . Overview System Instruments Flight EIS System Overview 1.5 SYSTEM POWER-UP During system initialization, the AHRS displays the message 'AHRS ALIGN, KEEP WINGS LEVEL' over the...displayed during level flight. The AHRS should display valid attitude and heading fields typically within the first minute of power-up including valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Database Information 12 Garmin G3X...
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...(refer to approximate their own internal GPS receivers, any remaining GDUs will attempt to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). DISPLAY OPERATION NOTE: In a reversionary situation where failure occurs with all the GDUs configured to use... presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional flight instrument cluster. 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard ...
...(refer to approximate their own internal GPS receivers, any remaining GDUs will attempt to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). DISPLAY OPERATION NOTE: In a reversionary situation where failure occurs with all the GDUs configured to use... presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional flight instrument cluster. 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard ...
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... deviation information. Select the PFD Page in order to select the PFD Page. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 59 Index System Overview Flight Instruments Flight Instruments SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 2.1 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS NOTE: Refer to -scan Primary Flight Display (PFD) that occupies the top portion of the display at all times. Increased situational awareness is provided by replacing the traditional instruments...
... deviation information. Select the PFD Page in order to select the PFD Page. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 59 Index System Overview Flight Instruments Flight Instruments SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 2.1 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS NOTE: Refer to -scan Primary Flight Display (PFD) that occupies the top portion of the display at all times. Increased situational awareness is provided by replacing the traditional instruments...
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... to quickly find the proper procedure on the Navigation Map. The Flight Data Logging feature automatically stores critical flight and engine data on the Primary Flight Display (PFD). Overview System Additional Features Optional checklists help to avoid terrain..., obstacles, or traffic. The depicted imagery is shown on an SD data card. Loss of any of the required data, including temporary loss of the terrain or obstacle data displayed by Synthetic Vision. 210 Garmin G3X...
... to quickly find the proper procedure on the Navigation Map. The Flight Data Logging feature automatically stores critical flight and engine data on the Primary Flight Display (PFD). Overview System Additional Features Optional checklists help to avoid terrain..., obstacles, or traffic. The depicted imagery is shown on an SD data card. Loss of any of the required data, including temporary loss of the terrain or obstacle data displayed by Synthetic Vision. 210 Garmin G3X...