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SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS CNS INTERFACE GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS APPENDIX INDEX
SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS CNS INTERFACE GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS APPENDIX INDEX
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-1 Part Number 190-01115-00 Initial release Change Summary Rev Date A August, 2009 B January, 2010 C March, 2010 D June, 2010 E April, 2011 Production ... User Waypoints to SD Card • Added ability to display fuel calculator values in data bar System Software Version 3.20-4.00: • Added support for Integrated Autopilot control and display via the PFD Page • Added PFD Setup Menu • Added second Bearing Pointer to PFD HSI • Added fuel range ring...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-1 Part Number 190-01115-00 Initial release Change Summary Rev Date A August, 2009 B January, 2010 C March, 2010 D June, 2010 E April, 2011 Production ... User Waypoints to SD Card • Added ability to display fuel calculator values in data bar System Software Version 3.20-4.00: • Added support for Integrated Autopilot control and display via the PFD Page • Added PFD Setup Menu • Added second Bearing Pointer to PFD HSI • Added fuel range ring...
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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...
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...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide i Table of Contents Section 1 System Overview 1 1.1 Line Replaceable Units 1 G3X Standard Panel...4 G3X Upgraded Panel...5 Split-Screen vs. 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 AHRS...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide i Table of Contents Section 1 System Overview 1 1.1 Line Replaceable Units 1 G3X Standard Panel...4 G3X Upgraded Panel...5 Split-Screen vs. 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 AHRS...
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... 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 Modes...244 Pitch... Hold Mode (PIT)...245 Selected Altitude Capture mode (ALTS 246 Altitude Hold Mode (ALT 247 Vertical Speed Mode (VS 249 Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV 251 Glidepath Mode (GP) (WAAS Only 256 Glideslope Mode (GS)...257 iv Garmin G3X...
... 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 Modes...244 Pitch... Hold Mode (PIT)...245 Selected Altitude Capture mode (ALTS 246 Altitude Hold Mode (ALT 247 Vertical Speed Mode (VS 249 Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV 251 Glidepath Mode (GP) (WAAS Only 256 Glideslope Mode (GS)...257 iv Garmin G3X...
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...F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide v Table of Contents 9.3 Lateral Modes...260 Roll Hold Mode (ROL)...261 Heading Mode (HDG)...262 GPS, VOR & LOC Modes...263 Approaches without Vertical Guidance 268 Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance 271 Coupled Approach...275 9.4 Integrated Autopilot Alerts...and Alerting Functions 284 External Navigator Messages (Optional 284 CAS Messages (Optional 285 Terrain Annunciations...287 Traffic Annunciations...288 Integrated Autopilot Alerts (Optional 288 Section 11 Appendices 291 Appendix A: Data Field Options 291 Appendix B: Utilities...297 Flight Log...
...F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide v Table of Contents 9.3 Lateral Modes...260 Roll Hold Mode (ROL)...261 Heading Mode (HDG)...262 GPS, VOR & LOC Modes...263 Approaches without Vertical Guidance 268 Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance 271 Coupled Approach...275 9.4 Integrated Autopilot Alerts...and Alerting Functions 284 External Navigator Messages (Optional 284 CAS Messages (Optional 285 Terrain Annunciations...287 Traffic Annunciations...288 Integrated Autopilot Alerts (Optional 288 Section 11 Appendices 291 Appendix A: Data Field Options 291 Appendix B: Utilities...297 Flight Log...
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...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-panel...• Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 375 (with XM) -- Multiple Displays: MFD, PFD, or split-screen CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index GDU 37X 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's ...
...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-panel...• Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 375 (with XM) -- Multiple Displays: MFD, PFD, or split-screen CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index GDU 37X 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's ...
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... with the GDU to the PFD. EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix GSU 73 2 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X (Air Data Computer (ADC), Engine/ Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) -- ADC...
... with the GDU to the PFD. EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix GSU 73 2 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X (Air Data Computer (ADC), Engine/ Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) -- ADC...
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... • GTP 59 -- F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 3 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface System Overview • GMU 44 -- Magnetometer: Measures the local magnetic field and sends data to the AHRS for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading. GTP 59 GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index...
... • GTP 59 -- F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 3 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface System Overview • GMU 44 -- Magnetometer: Measures the local magnetic field and sends data to the AHRS for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading. GTP 59 GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index...
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...Airframe Unit AHRS Attitude Heading Rate of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Standard Panel (Split-Screen) GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 4 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F Overview ...System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface System Overview G3X STANDARD PANEL In the standard split-screen configuration, ...
...Airframe Unit AHRS Attitude Heading Rate of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Standard Panel (Split-Screen) GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 4 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F Overview ...System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface System Overview G3X STANDARD PANEL In the standard split-screen configuration, ...
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... 375 (MFD) EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts GTP 59 Temperature Probe GMU 44 Magnetometer Heading GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data Computer OAT Airspeed Altitude Vertical Speed Engine/Airframe Unit AHRS ...Heading Attitude Rate of a upgraded G3X panel using a GDU 370 and a GDU 375; 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...
... 375 (MFD) EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts GTP 59 Temperature Probe GMU 44 Magnetometer Heading GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data Computer OAT Airspeed Altitude Vertical Speed Engine/Airframe Unit AHRS ...Heading Attitude Rate of a upgraded G3X panel using a GDU 370 and a GDU 375; 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...
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... • GTN or GNS Series Units USING THE G3X WITH AN EXTERNAL GPS NAVIGATOR WARNING: Do not use . NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is limited to the active flight plan from the G3X. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 6 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Press the...
... • GTN or GNS Series Units USING THE G3X WITH AN EXTERNAL GPS NAVIGATOR WARNING: Do not use . NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is limited to the active flight plan from the G3X. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 6 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Press the...
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... between two GNS 430s, etc). Non-WAAS external navigators do not support MapMX. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 7 INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT (OPTIONAL) The G3X can also communicate with various third-party external autopilot units. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. Refer to the Flight Instruments section for more information. Using MapMX Serial Data Input Format When...
... between two GNS 430s, etc). Non-WAAS external navigators do not support MapMX. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 7 INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT (OPTIONAL) The G3X can also communicate with various third-party external autopilot units. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. Refer to the Flight Instruments section for more information. Using MapMX Serial Data Input Format When...
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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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... card slot uses Secure Digital (SD) cards and is located on the SD card to release the spring latch. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 9 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface System Overview 1.3 SECURE DIGITAL (SD) CARDS NOTE: Refer to Appendix C for software updates.../User Waypoints, and Importing/ Exporting Flight Plans. 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. The SD card can be flush with the face of the bezel). 2) To eject the...
... card slot uses Secure Digital (SD) cards and is located on the SD card to release the spring latch. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 9 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface System Overview 1.3 SECURE DIGITAL (SD) CARDS NOTE: Refer to Appendix C for software updates.../User Waypoints, and Importing/ Exporting Flight Plans. 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. The SD card can be flush with the face of the bezel). 2) To eject the...
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Overview System Instruments Flight System Overview 1.4 G3X CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts 9 1 RNG Key 2 FMS Joystick 10 Press to increase or decrease the viewing range of the map Press to... With the appropriate autopilot mode selected, move the FMS Joystick (up/down) to adjust the mode reference for Vertical Speed, Altitude Hold, and Pitch Hold modes, or move the FMS Joystick (left/right) to decrease the mode reference for Roll Hold mode. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190...
Overview System Instruments Flight System Overview 1.4 G3X CONTROLS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts 9 1 RNG Key 2 FMS Joystick 10 Press to increase or decrease the viewing range of the map Press to... With the appropriate autopilot mode selected, move the FMS Joystick (up/down) to adjust the mode reference for Vertical Speed, Altitude Hold, and Pitch Hold modes, or move the FMS Joystick (left/right) to decrease the mode reference for Roll Hold mode. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190...
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..., 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 Pilot's Guide 11
..., 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 Pilot's Guide 11
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... 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 Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. The AHRS can align itself both while taxiing and during power-up . F Overview System Instruments...
... 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 Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. The AHRS can align itself both while taxiing and during power-up . F Overview System Instruments...
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System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Datalink Weather Advisory Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical ... failure occurs with all the GDUs configured to use their position using GPS data from an external GPS navigator (if configured). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to acknowledge a datalink weather ...
System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Datalink Weather Advisory Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical ... failure occurs with all the GDUs configured to use their position using GPS data from an external GPS navigator (if configured). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to acknowledge a datalink weather ...
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Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts G3X Split-Screen Only (Normal Mode) • Full-Screen PFD/MFD Configuration (Normal Mode) -- The MFD occupies the bottom portion of the display at all times, .... Overview System System Overview • Split-Screen Only -- In normal mode the displays can be configured to the PFD Page (see Section 1.7, Accessing System Functionality). -- G3X Full-Screen (Normal Mode) 14 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts G3X Split-Screen Only (Normal Mode) • Full-Screen PFD/MFD Configuration (Normal Mode) -- The MFD occupies the bottom portion of the display at all times, .... Overview System System Overview • Split-Screen Only -- In normal mode the displays can be configured to the PFD Page (see Section 1.7, Accessing System Functionality). -- G3X Full-Screen (Normal Mode) 14 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.