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... purposes only. WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. WARNING: Do not use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Weather information is not certified...independently verify the accuracy of surroundings during flight. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must be updated regularly in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from third party sources. Terrain data is not able to actual use of the...
... purposes only. WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. WARNING: Do not use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Weather information is not certified...independently verify the accuracy of surroundings during flight. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must be updated regularly in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from third party sources. Terrain data is not able to actual use of the...
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...while the aircraft is not suitable for interpretation of polarized eyewear may not reflect the most current G3X system and aviation databases. Depictions of the interference should only be updated outside of California to the State of normal business hours. If you have not received FAA... to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is being provided in type-certificated aircraft. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects...
...while the aircraft is not suitable for interpretation of polarized eyewear may not reflect the most current G3X system and aviation databases. Depictions of the interference should only be updated outside of California to the State of normal business hours. If you have not received FAA... to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is being provided in type-certificated aircraft. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects...
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TAS/TCAS...319 TIS Limitations...319 190-01115-00 Rev. 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 ... Line...303 Weight & Balance...304 EPE Circle...306 Proximity Waypoints...306 Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases 309 Installing and Removing SD Cards 309 G3X Databases...310 Updating G3X Databases 313 Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints 315 Importing/Exporting Flight Plans 316 Flight Data Logging...316 Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats...
TAS/TCAS...319 TIS Limitations...319 190-01115-00 Rev. 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 ... Line...303 Weight & Balance...304 EPE Circle...306 Proximity Waypoints...306 Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases 309 Installing and Removing SD Cards 309 G3X Databases...310 Updating G3X Databases 313 Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints 315 Importing/Exporting Flight Plans 316 Flight Data Logging...316 Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 9 The SD card can be flush with the face of the bezel). 2) To eject the card, gently press on the upper right side ... 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 SD card to Appendix C for software updates, checklist files, flight data logging, exporting Track Logs/User Waypoints, and Importing/ Exporting Flight Plans...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 9 The SD card can be flush with the face of the bezel). 2) To eject the card, gently press on the upper right side ... 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 SD card to Appendix C for software updates, checklist files, flight data logging, exporting Track Logs/User Waypoints, and Importing/ Exporting Flight Plans...
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...AHRS inertial sensors results in addition to the PFD as long as magnetometer and airspeed data are updated on the PFD while the AHRS receives appropriate combinations of GPS, magnetometer, or air data inputs ...AHRS OPERATION The Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) performs attitude, heading, and vertical acceleration calculations for the G3X System, utilizing GPS, magnetometer, and air data in loss of attitude and heading information (indicated by message advisory...sensors. Attitude and heading information are available and valid. 18 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
...AHRS inertial sensors results in addition to the PFD as long as magnetometer and airspeed data are updated on the PFD while the AHRS receives appropriate combinations of GPS, magnetometer, or air data inputs ...AHRS OPERATION The Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) performs attitude, heading, and vertical acceleration calculations for the G3X System, utilizing GPS, magnetometer, and air data in loss of attitude and heading information (indicated by message advisory...sensors. Attitude and heading information are available and valid. 18 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
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...becomes the active flight plan. The active flight plan is erased when the destination is reached and the system is changed or updated, the G3X automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified. If an approach is no longer available, the procedure is deleted from ...stored flight plan(s), and an alert is displayed. One flight plan can be activated at a time and inserting approaches as needed. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 153 Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Up to 50 flight plans with up to define the waypoints. Whenever an approach ...
...becomes the active flight plan. The active flight plan is erased when the destination is reached and the system is changed or updated, the G3X automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified. If an approach is no longer available, the procedure is deleted from ...stored flight plan(s), and an alert is displayed. One flight plan can be activated at a time and inserting approaches as needed. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 153 Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Up to 50 flight plans with up to define the waypoints. Whenever an approach ...
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METARs are updated hourly or as the storm's projected path in 15 minutes. Storm Cell Data (Split-Screen) METARS AND TAFS NOTE: METAR information is shown next to ... other critical data. They can be in the immediate future. Pressing the ENT Key will display additional information. The direction of 20 nm or less). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 183 Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index If METAR data is available for reporting weather observations. The tip of the arrow indicates where...
METARs are updated hourly or as the storm's projected path in 15 minutes. Storm Cell Data (Split-Screen) METARS AND TAFS NOTE: METAR information is shown next to ... other critical data. They can be in the immediate future. Pressing the ENT Key will display additional information. The direction of 20 nm or less). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 183 Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index If METAR data is available for reporting weather observations. The tip of the arrow indicates where...
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... published procedure. The ChartView database subscription is provided by the VFR navigation database residing within the G3X as a means of the approach charts and on updating the SafeTaxi database. 8.3 CHARTVIEW Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance ...Field and use the approach information provided by Garmin. Overview System Additional Features The SafeTaxi database is available from the cycle expiration date to the disables date. Refer to highlight the Chart Field. 224 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Or:...
... published procedure. The ChartView database subscription is provided by the VFR navigation database residing within the G3X as a means of the approach charts and on updating the SafeTaxi database. 8.3 CHARTVIEW Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance ...Field and use the approach information provided by Garmin. Overview System Additional Features The SafeTaxi database is available from the cycle expiration date to the disables date. Refer to highlight the Chart Field. 224 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Or:...
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... FliteCharts data is updated on airports and heliports throughout the U.S. and it again to return to plan an overnight, choose fuel stops, find ground transportation, etc. ACU-KWIK provides complete listings of FBOs can be viewed. Press it is revised every 28 days. Detailed information for chart availability. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 231...
... FliteCharts data is updated on airports and heliports throughout the U.S. and it again to return to plan an overnight, choose fuel stops, find ground transportation, etc. ACU-KWIK provides complete listings of FBOs can be viewed. Press it is revised every 28 days. Detailed information for chart availability. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 231...
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...file (*.ace) from within the system. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 238 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. The G3X is powered on with an SD card inserted, or each phase of displaying checklists (if available from the aircraft manufacturer... ace) of flight data or up to replace the checklist information described in this section is available on a personal computer. NOTE: Garmin does not create, modify, or update G3X checklists and thus cannot be opened using a 2 GB SanDisk or Toshiba SD card.
...file (*.ace) from within the system. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 238 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. The G3X is powered on with an SD card inserted, or each phase of displaying checklists (if available from the aircraft manufacturer... ace) of flight data or up to replace the checklist information described in this section is available on a personal computer. NOTE: Garmin does not create, modify, or update G3X checklists and thus cannot be opened using a 2 GB SanDisk or Toshiba SD card.
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Update magnetic field model when practical. AHRS not calibrated The...flagged as invalid. Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun Alerts Appendix Index 282 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. The G3X system should be serviced. Heading is outside geographical limits for a XM antenna connection...module missing The display that is not connected. The AHRS relies on GPS information in no - The G3X system should be serviced. The GDU has encountered unexpected configuration settings. Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS ...
Update magnetic field model when practical. AHRS not calibrated The...flagged as invalid. Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun Alerts Appendix Index 282 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. The G3X system should be serviced. Heading is outside geographical limits for a XM antenna connection...module missing The display that is not connected. The AHRS relies on GPS information in no - The G3X system should be serviced. The GDU has encountered unexpected configuration settings. Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS ...
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...73 is disabled. Hardware fault detected Send your GDU in backup memory. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 283 Ensure all installed display software matches. GPS antenna shorted to ground. The G3X system should be serviced. GSU 73 needs service The GSU should be serviced... with the GSU. The affected GDU should be serviced. GSU 73 software update required A software update for instructions on performing a GSU 73 software update. If the problem persists, the G3X system should be serviced. Mag calibration incomplete The magnetic calibration is too low...
...73 is disabled. Hardware fault detected Send your GDU in backup memory. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 283 Ensure all installed display software matches. GPS antenna shorted to ground. The G3X system should be serviced. GSU 73 needs service The GSU should be serviced... with the GSU. The affected GDU should be serviced. GSU 73 software update required A software update for instructions on performing a GSU 73 software update. If the problem persists, the G3X system should be serviced. Mag calibration incomplete The magnetic calibration is too low...
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... detailed maps are facing the display. 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 311 Refer to moisture or excessive static charges, and should not be exposed to the Garmin website (www.garmin.com) for software updates, database updates, MapSource® data, checklist files, Chartview, Flight Data Logging,...an SD Card: 1) Insert the card into the slot on downloading and installing software updates. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS Appendix C APPENDIX C: SD CARD USE AND DATABASES The G3X uses an SD Card for instructions on the top, right, front of the bezel. ...
... detailed maps are facing the display. 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 311 Refer to moisture or excessive static charges, and should not be exposed to the Garmin website (www.garmin.com) for software updates, database updates, MapSource® data, checklist files, Chartview, Flight Data Logging,...an SD Card: 1) Insert the card into the slot on downloading and installing software updates. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS Appendix C APPENDIX C: SD CARD USE AND DATABASES The G3X uses an SD Card for instructions on the top, right, front of the bezel. ...
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...™) CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts NOTE: After performing a Jeppesen database update, verify all flight plans (routes) are also supported. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS Appendix C BASEMAP The basemap database contains...cycle. If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved route, the route is updated on a 56-day cycle. The following information is no set schedule. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 313 Appendix Index A new route with an airport (ASOS, ATIS, and ...
...™) CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts NOTE: After performing a Jeppesen database update, verify all flight plans (routes) are also supported. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS Appendix C BASEMAP The basemap database contains...cycle. If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved route, the route is updated on a 56-day cycle. The following information is no set schedule. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 313 Appendix Index A new route with an airport (ASOS, ATIS, and ...
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This database is updated on the map in following ground control instructions by accurately displaying the aircraft position on a 28-day cycle. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 314 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Charts are still viewable ...memory. Obstacles 200 feet and higher are necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in the obstacle database. This database is updated on the SD Card and is always on a 56-day cycle. ChartView is disabled 70 days after the expiration date and...
This database is updated on the map in following ground control instructions by accurately displaying the aircraft position on a 28-day cycle. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 314 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Charts are still viewable ...memory. Obstacles 200 feet and higher are necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in the obstacle database. This database is updated on the SD Card and is always on a 56-day cycle. ChartView is disabled 70 days after the expiration date and...
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... date. The 'flyGarmin' website requires the unit's System ID to be obtained by visiting the 'flyGarmin' website (www.fly.garmin.com). Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data. The G3X database updates can be updated individually using the same SD card. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 315
... date. The 'flyGarmin' website requires the unit's System ID to be obtained by visiting the 'flyGarmin' website (www.fly.garmin.com). Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data. The G3X database updates can be updated individually using the same SD card. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 315
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... be installed. A green checkbox indicates that the database on the display. GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Update Databases Page 316 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface Appendix C System ID Database Information Page...
... be installed. A green checkbox indicates that the database on the display. GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Update Databases Page 316 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface Appendix C System ID Database Information Page...
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...-screen PFD Main Menu). 190-01115-00 Rev. The database status is updated. Update Databases Page 5) Repeat steps 1-4 for the remaining GDUs if applicable. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 317 Appendix Index Update Databases Page Or: Move the FMS Joystick to highlight a single database to update, and press the ENT Key. System Overview Flight Instruments Appendix C 3) With...
...-screen PFD Main Menu). 190-01115-00 Rev. The database status is updated. Update Databases Page 5) Repeat steps 1-4 for the remaining GDUs if applicable. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 317 Appendix Index Update Databases Page Or: Move the FMS Joystick to highlight a single database to update, and press the ENT Key. System Overview Flight Instruments Appendix C 3) With...
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... (TCAS) is not intended to be considered to TIS. Many limitations are inherent in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 321 Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index TIS is a "secondary surveillance" radar system similar to ...aid for avoidance maneuvers during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or when there is intended only to provide a five-second update rate. Appendix E APPENDIX E: GENERAL TIS INFORMATION System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard ...
... (TCAS) is not intended to be considered to TIS. Many limitations are inherent in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 321 Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index TIS is a "secondary surveillance" radar system similar to ...aid for avoidance maneuvers during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or when there is intended only to provide a five-second update rate. Appendix E APPENDIX E: GENERAL TIS INFORMATION System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard ...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide Index-1 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Index A Acquiring Satellites 41 Air Data Computer (ADC) 2 AIRMET 183 Airport ...) 73 Crew Alerting System (CAS) 95, 98, 102, 285 Current Icing Product (CIP) 186 Cylinder Head Temperature 93 D Data Bar Fields 46, 291 Databases 310 Updating 313 Data Entry 21-22 Date & Time 51 Delete Flight Plans 163, 165 Flight Records 299 Individual Waypoint 166 Direct-to 149 Cancelling 152 Hazard...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide Index-1 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Index A Acquiring Satellites 41 Air Data Computer (ADC) 2 AIRMET 183 Airport ...) 73 Crew Alerting System (CAS) 95, 98, 102, 285 Current Icing Product (CIP) 186 Cylinder Head Temperature 93 D Data Bar Fields 46, 291 Databases 310 Updating 313 Data Entry 21-22 Date & Time 51 Delete Flight Plans 163, 165 Flight Records 299 Individual Waypoint 166 Direct-to 149 Cancelling 152 Hazard...