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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 RR-2 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Rev Date E April, 2011 F October, 2011 Description System Software Version 4.00-4.10: • Added support for displaying flight time ... (blue line) and Vmc (red line) on PFD airspeed tape for multiengine aircraft • Added 'User Selected' configuration option to allow the position of the EIS strip to be changed via the Display Setup Page • Added ability to view EGT/CHT cylinder temperature bar graph on a single-display system •...
F RR-2 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Rev Date E April, 2011 F October, 2011 Description System Software Version 4.00-4.10: • Added support for displaying flight time ... (blue line) and Vmc (red line) on PFD airspeed tape for multiengine aircraft • Added 'User Selected' configuration option to allow the position of the EIS strip to be changed via the Display Setup Page • Added ability to view EGT/CHT cylinder temperature bar graph on a single-display system •...
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... to enable/diable traffic data on Synthetic Vision display • Added ability to change the layout of PFD1 between full-screen and split-screen in EIS strip to bar graph display on the first press if GPS Mode is active • Added softkey to Terrain page • Changed EGT gauge in... Setup Page • Added arrows to PFD traffic and terrain messages to indicate traffic and terrain alerts which are both armed 190-01115-00 Rev. 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...
... to enable/diable traffic data on Synthetic Vision display • Added ability to change the layout of PFD1 between full-screen and split-screen in EIS strip to bar graph display on the first press if GPS Mode is active • Added softkey to Terrain page • Changed EGT gauge in... Setup Page • Added arrows to PFD traffic and terrain messages to indicate traffic and terrain alerts which are both armed 190-01115-00 Rev. 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...
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... 2.2 Supplemental Flight Data 84 Outside Air Temperature...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 Fuel Calculator Softkeys...100 Confirming Fuel... 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 Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
... 2.2 Supplemental Flight Data 84 Outside Air Temperature...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 Fuel Calculator Softkeys...100 Confirming Fuel... 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 Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
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...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 Guide 1 Multiple Displays: MFD (recommended) • GDU 370 (without XM) -- 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...
...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 Guide 1 Multiple Displays: MFD (recommended) • GDU 370 (without XM) -- 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...
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... Data Computer (ADC), Engine/ Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) -- 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. Engine/Airframe Unit: Receives and processes signals from the pitot-static system and...
... Data Computer (ADC), Engine/ Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) -- 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. Engine/Airframe Unit: Receives and processes signals from the pitot-static system and...
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... to the AHRS for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading. GMU 44 • GTP 59 -- Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 3 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface System Overview • GMU 44 -- GTP 59 GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix...
... to the AHRS for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading. GMU 44 • GTP 59 -- Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 3 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface System Overview • GMU 44 -- GTP 59 GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix...
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... EIS 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. GDU 370 or 375 (XM) Split PFD/MFD GTP 59 Temperature Probe GMU 44 Magnetometer Heading GSU 73 Garmin...
... EIS 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. GDU 370 or 375 (XM) Split PFD/MFD GTP 59 Temperature Probe GMU 44 Magnetometer Heading GSU 73 Garmin...
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...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...example of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Upgraded Panel (Full-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. System Overview Flight Instruments G3X UPGRADED PANEL System Overview NOTE: The G3X System can be configured with more than two displays. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 5 Appendix ...
...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...example of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Upgraded Panel (Full-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. System Overview Flight Instruments G3X UPGRADED PANEL System Overview NOTE: The G3X System can be configured with more than two displays. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 5 Appendix ...
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... Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 6 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. In a configuration which includes one or more GDUs. NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is limited to have a split-screen layout... with 2 or more external GPS navigators (i.e., GTN or GNS Series), the G3X displays the selected external GPS Navigator's flight plan and guidance information. Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation System Overview SPLIT-SCREEN VS. FULL-SCREEN CONFIGURATIONS Various ...
... Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 6 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. In a configuration which includes one or more GDUs. NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is limited to have a split-screen layout... with 2 or more external GPS navigators (i.e., GTN or GNS Series), the G3X displays the selected external GPS Navigator's flight plan and guidance information. Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation System Overview SPLIT-SCREEN VS. FULL-SCREEN CONFIGURATIONS Various ...
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...data is used to its internal VFR GPS for navigation and flight plan modification. 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 a GNS 430, or ...Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation System Overview Changing the Navigation Source When an external navigator that all configured external GPS navigators fail, ...
...data is used to its internal VFR GPS for navigation and flight plan modification. 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 a GNS 430, or ...Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation System Overview Changing the Navigation Source When an external navigator that all configured external GPS navigators fail, ...
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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. F
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System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface System Overview 1.3 SECURE DIGITAL (SD) CARDS NOTE: Refer 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 Installing an SD Card: 1) Insert 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...
System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface System Overview 1.3 SECURE DIGITAL (SD) CARDS NOTE: Refer 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 Installing an SD Card: 1) Insert 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...
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Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. 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 ...
Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. 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 ...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 11 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS System Overview 3 ENT Key Press to confirm menu selection or data entry Press to acknowledge messages Press and hold to mark a waypoint 4 CLR Key Press ...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 11 System Overview Flight Instruments EIS System Overview 3 ENT Key Press to confirm menu selection or data entry Press to acknowledge messages Press and hold to mark a waypoint 4 CLR Key Press ...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...01115-00 Rev. 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. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index ...After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). DISPLAY OPERATION NOTE: In...
...01115-00 Rev. 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. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index ...After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). DISPLAY OPERATION NOTE: In...
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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) -- G3X Full-Screen (Normal Mode) 14 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. The MFD occupies the bottom portion of the display at all...
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) -- G3X Full-Screen (Normal Mode) 14 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. The MFD occupies the bottom portion of the display at all...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 15 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index In reversionary mode, all flight information is presented on the remaining display in the GDU 375. If a display ... available since the XM receiver resides in the split-screen configuration. G3X Full-Screen Reversionary Mode (Failed PFD) 190-01115-00 Rev. System Overview System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot G3X Normal Mode (Optional Split-Screen PFD) • Full-Screen PFD/MFD...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 15 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index In reversionary mode, all flight information is presented on the remaining display in the GDU 375. If a display ... available since the XM receiver resides in the split-screen configuration. G3X Full-Screen Reversionary Mode (Failed PFD) 190-01115-00 Rev. System Overview System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot G3X Normal Mode (Optional Split-Screen PFD) • Full-Screen PFD/MFD...
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... pages without split-screen) Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot PFD1 MFD PFD2 G3X Multi-display Normal Mode (example) • Multi-Display (Reversionary Mode) If the system detects a failure in normal mode. and press the ENT Key. 16 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00...
... pages without split-screen) Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot PFD1 MFD PFD2 G3X Multi-display Normal Mode (example) • Multi-Display (Reversionary Mode) If the system detects a failure in normal mode. and press the ENT Key. 16 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00...