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...intense radar echo." WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for all longitudes; Basemap data is not practical. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide North of 65° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia); Although unlikely, it...of the Garmin G3X utilize GPS as an aid to penetrate a thunderstorm. However, the pilot must be possible for monitoring purposes only. 190-01115-00 Rev. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by the G3X can be ...
...intense radar echo." WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for all longitudes; Basemap data is not practical. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide North of 65° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia); Although unlikely, it...of the Garmin G3X utilize GPS as an aid to penetrate a thunderstorm. However, the pilot must be possible for monitoring purposes only. 190-01115-00 Rev. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by the G3X can be ...
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F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide iii Table of Contents 5.3 Airways...130 5.4 Waypoints...132 Nearest Information...137 Weather Information...139 Intersections...140 NDBs...141 VORs...141 User Waypoints...142 Automatic ... 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...
F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide iii Table of Contents 5.3 Airways...130 5.4 Waypoints...132 Nearest Information...137 Weather Information...139 Intersections...140 NDBs...141 VORs...141 User Waypoints...142 Automatic ... 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...
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...Integrated Autopilot) for 'MapMX' instead of 'Aviation In', a more information. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT (OPTIONAL) The G3X can also communicate with various third-party external autopilot units. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features...configured. With the Integrated Autopilot configured, the G3X issues pitch and roll steering commands to switch the G3X HSI between two GNS 430s, etc). Non-WAAS external navigators do not support MapMX. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 7 Using MapMX Serial Data Input Format...
...Integrated Autopilot) for 'MapMX' instead of 'Aviation In', a more information. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT (OPTIONAL) The G3X can also communicate with various third-party external autopilot units. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features...configured. With the Integrated Autopilot configured, the G3X issues pitch and roll steering commands to switch the G3X HSI between two GNS 430s, etc). Non-WAAS external navigators do not support MapMX. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 7 Using MapMX Serial Data Input Format...
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After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional ... will attempt to approximate their position using GPS data from the DSPL Page in Config Mode (refer to acknowledge a datalink weather advisory. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index System Overview Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. 1.6 SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE: The...
After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional ... will attempt to approximate their position using GPS data from the DSPL Page in Config Mode (refer to acknowledge a datalink weather advisory. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 13 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index System Overview Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. 1.6 SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE: The...
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... from having to confirm the entry without entering the rest of recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS) or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 21 In this case, if the desired identifier appears, use the ENT Key to enter all the characters of a waypoint identifier, turning the FMS.... Using the FMS Joystick to enter data: 1) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to display a list of the identifier manually.
... from having to confirm the entry without entering the rest of recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS) or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 21 In this case, if the desired identifier appears, use the ENT Key to enter all the characters of a waypoint identifier, turning the FMS.... Using the FMS Joystick to enter data: 1) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to display a list of the identifier manually.
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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 ... 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 ... 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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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 Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface System Overview VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV) PAGE SOFTKEYS CAPTURE EXIT CAPTURE EXIT Captures/cancels ... nearest heliports 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 Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface System Overview VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV) PAGE SOFTKEYS CAPTURE EXIT CAPTURE EXIT Captures/cancels ... nearest heliports 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.).
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... are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode • 3D GPS Location-At least four satellites have been acquired and a twodimensional location fix has been calculated. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 39 Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index NOTE: A System Status Message and the word 'External' appearing next to the GPS Status indicates...
... are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode • 3D GPS Location-At least four satellites have been acquired and a twodimensional location fix has been calculated. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 39 Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index NOTE: A System Status Message and the word 'External' appearing next to the GPS Status indicates...
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... Flight ID and press the ENT Key. and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'System Setup...' F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 45 and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'System Setup...' Enabling/disabling ADS-B Transmit: 1)...Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. TRANSPONDER If configured to 'Set By Pilot' in configuration mode, (refer 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...
... Flight ID and press the ENT Key. and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'System Setup...' F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 45 and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'System Setup...' Enabling/disabling ADS-B Transmit: 1)...Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. TRANSPONDER If configured to 'Set By Pilot' in configuration mode, (refer 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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...Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 48 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. With 'Manual' selected, the pilot can be set to 'Auto' or 'Manual'. 'Auto' sets the Backlight Intensity based on the aircraft's instrument lighting... System Overview DISPLAY The Backlight Intensity (display brightness) can manually adjust the desired backlight intensity (1-10). Or: a) Turn the FMS Joystick to the previous page. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. 'EIS Display Location' Menu Option Display...
...Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 48 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. With 'Manual' selected, the pilot can be set to 'Auto' or 'Manual'. 'Auto' sets the Backlight Intensity based on the aircraft's instrument lighting... System Overview DISPLAY The Backlight Intensity (display brightness) can manually adjust the desired backlight intensity (1-10). Or: a) Turn the FMS Joystick to the previous page. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. 'EIS Display Location' Menu Option Display...
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... between 'AUTO' and 'PFD' via the Display Setup menu. For more information on the map and synthetic vision display for day or night use. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 49 EIS DISPLAY LOCATION (OPTIONAL) In Configuration Mode the 'EIS Display Location' setting can be set to one of the following: • AUTO-... highlight 'Day', 'Night', or 'Auto'. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the G3X Installation Manual. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev.
... between 'AUTO' and 'PFD' via the Display Setup menu. For more information on the map and synthetic vision display for day or night use. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 49 EIS DISPLAY LOCATION (OPTIONAL) In Configuration Mode the 'EIS Display Location' setting can be set to one of the following: • AUTO-... highlight 'Day', 'Night', or 'Auto'. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the G3X Installation Manual. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev.
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... on/off: NOTE: Refer to highlight 'System Setup...' F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 51 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Alert Volume (e.g., terrain, traffic, autopilot, etc.) is set in configuration mode (refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight... display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to the previous page. 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), and Minimums Alert (On...
... on/off: NOTE: Refer to highlight 'System Setup...' F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 51 Annun/Alerts Appendix Index Alert Volume (e.g., terrain, traffic, autopilot, etc.) is set in configuration mode (refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight... display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to the previous page. 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), and Minimums Alert (On...
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Using TAS instead of IAS causes Vne to the G3X Installation Manual for True Airspeed VSPEED REFERENCE Vspeed references including Vne, Vno, Vso, Vs1, Vfe, Va, Vx, Vy, VYse, Vg, Vr, as well as several custom Vspeeds ... their respective locations to display 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 When airspeed is used between the TAS adjusted Vne and the actual indicated value for true airspeed. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS...
Using TAS instead of IAS causes Vne to the G3X Installation Manual for True Airspeed VSPEED REFERENCE Vspeed references including Vne, Vno, Vso, Vs1, Vfe, Va, Vx, Vy, VYse, Vg, Vr, as well as several custom Vspeeds ... their respective locations to display 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 When airspeed is used between the TAS adjusted Vne and the actual indicated value for true airspeed. System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS...
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...scale to display aircraft position relative to GPS, the crosstrack error (XTK) is capable of displaying two sources of the set course. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 75 Color indicates the current navigation source: magenta (for GPS) or green (for VOR and LOC). Appendix Index 190-01115-00...the desired Bearing Pointer. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired source (dependant on the external navigator(s) configured (refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). If the course deviation data is not valid, the CDI is a single line arrow (GPS1, VOR1, and LOC1...
...scale to display aircraft position relative to GPS, the crosstrack error (XTK) is capable of displaying two sources of the set course. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 75 Color indicates the current navigation source: magenta (for GPS) or green (for VOR and LOC). Appendix Index 190-01115-00...the desired Bearing Pointer. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired source (dependant on the external navigator(s) configured (refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information). If the course deviation data is not valid, the CDI is a single line arrow (GPS1, VOR1, and LOC1...
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... the internal GPS flight plan, 'INT' is configured. Internal Flight Plan Indication 78 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Overview 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 flight plan...
... the internal GPS flight plan, 'INT' is configured. Internal Flight Plan Indication 78 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Overview 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 flight plan...
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... factor for the current phase of flight matches the user-selected CDI scale. F The current CDI scale appears in use, the pilot cannot change the CDI scale. Three factors determine the default distance from the center of the CDI to zoom out (increase CDI scale...CDI scale = 5.0 nm - Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 80 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. if the previous two conditions do not exist. Manual CDI Scale Selection (Internal GPS Only) Adjusting the CDI scale: From the full-screen PFD and/or...
... factor for the current phase of flight matches the user-selected CDI scale. F The current CDI scale appears in use, the pilot cannot change the CDI scale. Three factors determine the default distance from the center of the CDI to zoom out (increase CDI scale...CDI scale = 5.0 nm - Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 80 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. if the previous two conditions do not exist. Manual CDI Scale Selection (Internal GPS Only) Adjusting the CDI scale: From the full-screen PFD and/or...
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...course selection is active in the external navigator, verify the appropriate CDI Source is configured). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 81 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 ...1) With the desired approach activated in the external navigator and the appropriate CDI and navigation source are selected on the G3X. 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 ...
...course selection is active in the external navigator, verify the appropriate CDI Source is configured). F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 81 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 ...1) With the desired approach activated in the external navigator and the appropriate CDI and navigation source are selected on the G3X. 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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...Trim, Rudder Trim, and Flap Position indicators can be configured from the Engine/Airframe Input Configuration Page in the center of the Heading Strip. 82 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Major tick marks are at 5˚ intervals and minor tick marks at 1˚ intervals. A digital reading ... RATE 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. Numeric labels occur every 10˚. F Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index
...Trim, Rudder Trim, and Flap Position indicators can be configured from the Engine/Airframe Input Configuration Page in the center of the Heading Strip. 82 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Major tick marks are at 5˚ intervals and minor tick marks at 1˚ intervals. A digital reading ... RATE 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. Numeric labels occur every 10˚. F Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index
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... indicates where carburetor icing is most likely to occur 11 17 Engine Hours (Tach) (ENG Counted whenever a valid RPM is HOURS) detected. Refer to G3X Installation Manual for more information. 12 20 Fuel Flow Indicator Displays fuel flow. 13 18 Fuel Pressure Indicator Displays fuel pressure 14 29 Voltmeter 15 30 Ammeter... indicate engine power 2 24 Percent 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. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 93
... indicates where carburetor icing is most likely to occur 11 17 Engine Hours (Tach) (ENG Counted whenever a valid RPM is HOURS) detected. Refer to G3X Installation Manual for more information. 12 20 Fuel Flow Indicator Displays fuel flow. 13 18 Fuel Pressure Indicator Displays fuel pressure 14 29 Voltmeter 15 30 Ammeter... indicate engine power 2 24 Percent 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. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 93
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... LEAN ASSIST MODE (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The pilot should follow the engine manufacturer's recommended leaning procedures as described in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). To cancel Lean Assist Mode, press the LEAN Softkey again. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 95 If the Engine Page information ...configured exceeds one Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) or Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) input is configured (refer to the G3X Installation Manual for information on configuring the Engine Page....
... LEAN ASSIST MODE (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The pilot should follow the engine manufacturer's recommended leaning procedures as described in the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). To cancel Lean Assist Mode, press the LEAN Softkey again. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 95 If the Engine Page information ...configured exceeds one Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) or Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) input is configured (refer to the G3X Installation Manual for information on configuring the Engine Page....