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... information in the U.S.A. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of Garmin. Tel: 503/391.3411 Fax 503/364.2138 Garmin (Europe) Ltd, Liberty House, Bulls Copse Road, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. G3X™ is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. XM® is a trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Inc...
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...the final approach leg of the Garmin G3X utilize GPS as an aid to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be learned on the ground. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by means...176; North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia); Basemap data is solely responsible for all longitudes; F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide Never use basemap (land and water data) information for monitoring purposes only. 190-01115-00 Rev. It is subject to penetrate...
...the final approach leg of the Garmin G3X utilize GPS as an aid to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be learned on the ground. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by means...176; North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia); Basemap data is solely responsible for all longitudes; F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide Never use basemap (land and water data) information for monitoring purposes only. 190-01115-00 Rev. It is subject to penetrate...
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... 146 5.5 Airspace...147 Airspace Alert Messages...148 Smart Airspace...148 5.6 Direct-to Navigation 149 Section 6 Flight Planning 153 6.1 Introduction...153 Flight Plan Data Fields...154 Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources 155 Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source 156 6.2 Flight Plan Creation 157 6.3 Flight Plan Storage 159... 176 Using XM Satellite Weather Products 187 7.2 Terrain...191 Synthetic Vision...192 Terrain Information...192 Terrain Views...193 Terrain Settings...194 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide iii
... 146 5.5 Airspace...147 Airspace Alert Messages...148 Smart Airspace...148 5.6 Direct-to Navigation 149 Section 6 Flight Planning 153 6.1 Introduction...153 Flight Plan Data Fields...154 Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources 155 Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source 156 6.2 Flight Plan Creation 157 6.3 Flight Plan Storage 159... 176 Using XM Satellite Weather Products 187 7.2 Terrain...191 Synthetic Vision...192 Terrain Information...192 Terrain Views...193 Terrain Settings...194 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide iii
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...VLOC sources, between an SL30 and a GNS 430, or between GPS and VOR/ILS navigation. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. ... GPS navigators fail, the G3X reverts to its internal VFR GPS for navigation and flight plan modification. Selection Between Multiple Navigators The G3X CDI SRC Softkey (refer to the external autopilot unit. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 7 INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT (OPTIONAL) The G3X can also communicate with various...
...VLOC sources, between an SL30 and a GNS 430, or between GPS and VOR/ILS navigation. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. ... GPS navigators fail, the G3X reverts to its internal VFR GPS for navigation and flight plan modification. Selection Between Multiple Navigators The G3X CDI SRC Softkey (refer to the external autopilot unit. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 7 INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT (OPTIONAL) The G3X can also communicate with various...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot ...Config Mode (refer to approximate their own internal GPS receivers, any remaining GDUs will attempt to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). System Overview Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. 1.6 SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE: The G3X display operation can be configured from an external GPS navigator (if configured). In normal operating mode...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot ...Config Mode (refer to approximate their own internal GPS receivers, any remaining GDUs will attempt to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). System Overview Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. 1.6 SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE: The G3X display operation can be configured from an external GPS navigator (if configured). In normal operating mode...
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... turn the FMS Joystick counterclockwise to display a list of the identifier manually. The G3X automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields with three different lists of identifiers for directly entering alphanumeric data into the G3X. Using the FMS Joystick to enter data: 1) Press the FMS ...the cursor. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired waypoint from having to enter all the characters of the identifier. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 21 In this case, if the desired identifier appears, use the ENT Key to confirm the entry without entering the rest...
... turn the FMS Joystick counterclockwise to display a list of the identifier manually. The G3X automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields with three different lists of identifiers for directly entering alphanumeric data into the G3X. Using the FMS Joystick to enter data: 1) Press the FMS ...the cursor. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired waypoint from having to enter all the characters of the identifier. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 21 In this case, if the desired identifier appears, use the ENT Key to confirm the entry without entering the rest...
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... Index Refer to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab) where XX is an airframe specific partial fuel quantity (optional) Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. If the Engine Page information configured exceeds one page, additional engine gauges may be distributed ...tanks Sets fuel remaining to the full tank quantity where XX is the airframe specific full fuel quantity Sets fuel remaining to the G3X Installation Manual for information on the configuration. Overview System Instruments Flight EIS System Overview ENG PAGE SOFTKEYS (EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION) NOTE: The Engine (...
... Index Refer to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab) where XX is an airframe specific partial fuel quantity (optional) Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. If the Engine Page information configured exceeds one page, additional engine gauges may be distributed ...tanks Sets fuel remaining to the full tank quantity where XX is the airframe specific full fuel quantity Sets fuel remaining to the G3X Installation Manual for information on the configuration. Overview System Instruments Flight EIS System Overview ENG PAGE SOFTKEYS (EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION) NOTE: The Engine (...
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... Exits the Nearest Pages Various softkeys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity (e.g., PAN MAP, VOLUME, etc), other softkeys require manual de-selection (e.g., TERRAIN, WEATHER, PANEL, etc.). GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 38 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F
... Exits the Nearest Pages Various softkeys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity (e.g., PAN MAP, VOLUME, etc), other softkeys require manual de-selection (e.g., TERRAIN, WEATHER, PANEL, etc.). GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 38 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F
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...AHRS. VIEWING GPS RECEIVER STATUS Internal system checking is performed to ensure the GPS receiver is looking for configuration information). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 39 Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index If a GDU is not using the external GPS navigator ...for satellites • Acquiring Satellites-Receiver is providing accurate data to the GDU(s). The G3X GDUs can be configured to share GPS information (refer to the G3X Installation Manual for and collecting data from the external navigator is not considered a sufficient source of ...
...AHRS. VIEWING GPS RECEIVER STATUS Internal system checking is performed to ensure the GPS receiver is looking for configuration information). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 39 Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index If a GDU is not using the external GPS navigator ...for satellites • Acquiring Satellites-Receiver is providing accurate data to the GDU(s). The G3X GDUs can be configured to share GPS information (refer to the G3X Installation Manual for and collecting data from the external navigator is not considered a sufficient source of ...
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...mode, (refer to highlight 'System Setup...' Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 45 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning System Overview Restoring system setting defaults: 1) Press ...the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to the Installation Manual for configuration information) the pilot can change the Flight ID and enable/disable ADS-B Transmit from the Transponder Setup Page. and...
...mode, (refer to highlight 'System Setup...' Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 45 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning System Overview Restoring system setting defaults: 1) Press ...the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to the Installation Manual for configuration information) the pilot can change the Flight ID and enable/disable ADS-B Transmit from the Transponder Setup Page. and...
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... Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 48 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. After each power cycle the Backlight Intensity is set to the default, which is configurable. With 'Manual' selected, the pilot can be set to 'Auto' or 'Manual'. 'Auto' sets the Backlight Intensity based on the aircraft...
... Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 48 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. After each power cycle the Backlight Intensity is set to the default, which is configurable. With 'Manual' selected, the pilot can be set to 'Auto' or 'Manual'. 'Auto' sets the Backlight Intensity based on the aircraft...
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... the MFD is used to adjust the color brightness used on how to enable the 'EIS Display Location' setting in Configuration Mode refer to the G3X Installation Manual. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 49
... the MFD is used to adjust the color brightness used on how to enable the 'EIS Display Location' setting in Configuration Mode refer to the G3X Installation Manual. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 49
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... FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 51 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index System Overview System Overview SOUND The pilot can manually adjust the desired XM Volume (0-10), Message Volume (Off or 1-10), Altitude Alert (On/Off...
... FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 51 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index System Overview System Overview SOUND The pilot can manually adjust the desired XM Volume (0-10), Message Volume (Off or 1-10), Altitude Alert (On/Off...
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...(OPTIONAL) The airspeed indicator can calculate and display this reduction in aircraft where true airspeed (instead of IAS causes Vne to the G3X Installation Manual for true airspeed. A solid red band is below Vne. Vne IAS is used between the TAS adjusted Vne and the actual ...for TAS Vne Adjusted for Vne. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 63 Using TAS instead of indicated airspeed) must be reduced at the bottom of the airspeed scale, otherwise the Vspeeds ...
...(OPTIONAL) The airspeed indicator can calculate and display this reduction in aircraft where true airspeed (instead of IAS causes Vne to the G3X Installation Manual for true airspeed. A solid red band is below Vne. Vne IAS is used between the TAS adjusted Vne and the actual ...for TAS Vne Adjusted for Vne. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 63 Using TAS instead of indicated airspeed) must be reduced at the bottom of the airspeed scale, otherwise the Vspeeds ...
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... to the G3X Installation Manual for VOR and LOC). When coupled to the course. The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) moves left or right from the course pointer along a lateral deviation scale to display aircraft position relative to a VOR or localizer (LOC), the CDI has the same angular limits as a mechanical CDI. F Garmin G3X Pilot...
... to the G3X Installation Manual for VOR and LOC). When coupled to the course. The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) moves left or right from the course pointer along a lateral deviation scale to display aircraft position relative to a VOR or localizer (LOC), the CDI has the same angular limits as a mechanical CDI. F Garmin G3X Pilot...
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...Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Using Internal GPS Flight Plan EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix INT: The pilot has elected to use the internal GPS navigation source instead of the HSI. When manually...System Instruments Flight Flight Instruments Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources Press the INTERNAL Softkey on the Active Flight Plan Page or the Direct-to Page, to temporarily allow flight planning through the G3X using the internal GPS ...
...Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Using Internal GPS Flight Plan EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix INT: The pilot has elected to use the internal GPS navigation source instead of the HSI. When manually...System Instruments Flight Flight Instruments Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources Press the INTERNAL Softkey on the Active Flight Plan Page or the Direct-to Page, to temporarily allow flight planning through the G3X using the internal GPS ...
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...The current CDI scale appears in (decrease CDI scale), or the up arrow to full left or right limits: • CDI scale = 1.25 nm - Manual CDI Scale Selection (Internal GPS Only) Adjusting the CDI scale: From the full-screen PFD and/or split-screen PFD Page, press the RNG Key...once the default determining factor for the current phase of the HSI. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 80 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. on an approach leg or within 30 nm of the CDI to zoom out (increase CDI scale). Overview...
...The current CDI scale appears in (decrease CDI scale), or the up arrow to full left or right limits: • CDI scale = 1.25 nm - Manual CDI Scale Selection (Internal GPS Only) Adjusting the CDI scale: From the full-screen PFD and/or split-screen PFD Page, press the RNG Key...once the default determining factor for the current phase of the HSI. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 80 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. on an approach leg or within 30 nm of the CDI to zoom out (increase CDI scale). Overview...
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...within 5° of either the front or back course for the selected approach. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS Flight Instruments Auto-Slewing The G3X will automatically slew the LOC course pointer to the final approach course as received from the PFD or PFD Page) if a transponder is ... With the desired approach activated in the external navigator and the appropriate CDI and navigation source are selected on the G3X. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 81 The course selected can be manually changed by pressing the LOC CRS Softkey from the PFD or PFD Page (or press XPDR/CRS > LOC CRS ...
...within 5° of either the front or back course for the selected approach. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS Flight Instruments Auto-Slewing The G3X will automatically slew the LOC course pointer to the final approach course as received from the PFD or PFD Page) if a transponder is ... With the desired approach activated in the external navigator and the appropriate CDI and navigation source are selected on the G3X. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 81 The course selected can be manually changed by pressing the LOC CRS Softkey from the PFD or PFD Page (or press XPDR/CRS > LOC CRS ...
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... at 5˚ intervals and minor tick marks at 1˚ intervals. A digital reading of the Heading Strip. 82 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Numeric labels occur every 10˚. Elevator Trim Indicator Flap Position Indicator Aileron Trim...INDICATOR The Heading Strip displays the Current Heading, Selected Heading Bug, Current Heading, and Current Track Indicator. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. F Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Flight Instruments Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation ...
... at 5˚ intervals and minor tick marks at 1˚ intervals. A digital reading of the Heading Strip. 82 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Numeric labels occur every 10˚. Elevator Trim Indicator Flap Position Indicator Aileron Trim...INDICATOR The Heading Strip displays the Current Heading, Selected Heading Bug, Current Heading, and Current Track Indicator. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. F Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Flight Instruments Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation ...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 93 the yellow range indicates where carburetor icing is most likely to G3X Installation Manual for more information. 12 20 Fuel Flow Indicator Displays fuel flow. 13 18 Fuel Pressure Indicator Displays fuel pressure ... Power Displays engine power as a percentage 3 25 Tachometer (RPM) 4 26 Oil Pressure Indicator Displays propeller speed in amperes Refer to G3X Installation Manual for more information. Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. Refer to occur 11 17 Engine Hours...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 93 the yellow range indicates where carburetor icing is most likely to G3X Installation Manual for more information. 12 20 Fuel Flow Indicator Displays fuel flow. 13 18 Fuel Pressure Indicator Displays fuel pressure ... Power Displays engine power as a percentage 3 25 Tachometer (RPM) 4 26 Oil Pressure Indicator Displays propeller speed in amperes Refer to G3X Installation Manual for more information. Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. Refer to occur 11 17 Engine Hours...