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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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...printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a ...provided that any revision hereto is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Inc. This manual reflects the operation of Garmin Ltd. G3X™ is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. or its subsidiaries. XM® is a...
...printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a ...provided that any revision hereto is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Inc. This manual reflects the operation of Garmin Ltd. G3X™ is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. or its subsidiaries. XM® is a...
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...NOT intended to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to all aspects of the G3X Pilot's Guide documentation and the Pilot's Operating Handbook of the aircraft. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully... review and understand all available navigation sources, including the information from third party sources. WARNING: The altitude calculated by the G3X PFD when determining or ...
...NOT intended to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to all aspects of the G3X Pilot's Guide documentation and the Pilot's Operating Handbook of the aircraft. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully... review and understand all available navigation sources, including the information from third party sources. WARNING: The altitude calculated by the G3X PFD when determining or ...
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... areas could affect the accuracy and performance of all conceivable system failures is solely responsible for monitoring purposes only. 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide North of 72° North latitude at all longitudes; North of 65° North latitude between longitude 70° W and... South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of Australia and New Zealand) WARNING: The Garmin G3X has a very high degree of 70° North latitude between longitude 75° W and 120° W. (Northern Canada); However, the pilot ...
... areas could affect the accuracy and performance of all conceivable system failures is solely responsible for monitoring purposes only. 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide North of 72° North latitude at all longitudes; North of 65° North latitude between longitude 70° W and... South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of Australia and New Zealand) WARNING: The Garmin G3X has a very high degree of 70° North latitude between longitude 75° W and 120° W. (Northern Canada); However, the pilot ...
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...lens coated with California's Proposition 65. This notice is not suitable for anti-reflective coatings. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. NOTE: Use of normal business hours. NOTE: The Garmin G3X system includes products like additional information, please refer to change and may not be made by ...lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that are subject to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. It is provided by an authorized Garmin service center. CAUTION: The Garmin G3X does not contain any questions or would like the GDU 37X and the GSU 73 that is...
...lens coated with California's Proposition 65. This notice is not suitable for anti-reflective coatings. Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. NOTE: Use of normal business hours. NOTE: The Garmin G3X system includes products like additional information, please refer to change and may not be made by ...lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that are subject to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. It is provided by an authorized Garmin service center. CAUTION: The Garmin G3X does not contain any questions or would like the GDU 37X and the GSU 73 that is...
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... HSI • Added fuel range ring to map • Added menu option to XM Page to PFD bearing pointer data fields 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-1 nel number System Software Version 2.70-3.00: • Added Synthetic Vision • Added mach number to configurable Data Fields System Software Version...
... HSI • Added fuel range ring to map • Added menu option to XM Page to PFD bearing pointer data fields 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-1 nel number System Software Version 2.70-3.00: • Added Synthetic Vision • Added mach number to configurable Data Fields System Software Version...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... terrain alerts which are outside the Synthetic Vision field of view • Added display of peak EGT temperature to display the cylinder with the tem- F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-3 Rev Date F October, 2011 Description System Software Version 6.10 - 6.20 : • Added remote transponder interface information • Added ability to switch between...
... terrain alerts which are outside the Synthetic Vision field of view • Added display of peak EGT temperature to display the cylinder with the tem- F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide RR-3 Rev Date F October, 2011 Description System Software Version 6.10 - 6.20 : • Added remote transponder interface information • Added ability to switch between...
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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...
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...
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... 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. F
... 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. F
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... 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
... 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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... Services 231 Using SiriusXM Radio...232 8.7 Electronic Checklists (Optional 236 8.8 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 Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
... Services 231 Using SiriusXM Radio...232 8.7 Electronic Checklists (Optional 236 8.8 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 Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev.
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...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 317 Map Datums...317 Location Formats...317 Appendix E: General TIS Information 319 TIS vs. TAS/TCAS...319 TIS Limitations...319 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X...
...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 317 Map Datums...317 Location Formats...317 Appendix E: General TIS Information 319 TIS vs. TAS/TCAS...319 TIS Limitations...319 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X...
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...Table of Contents Appendix F: Abnormal Operation 323 Loss of GPS Position...323 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 323 G3X System Failure Annunciations 324 Unusual Attitudes...325 Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen 325 Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source 326 ... 329 VFR Symbols...329 IFR Symbols...330 Airspace Symbols...332 Appendix H: Glossary 335 Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty 341 Contact Garmin...341 Software License Agreement 341 Limited Warranty...341 AOPA Airport Directory Notice 342 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 343 Weather Data Warranty...343...
...Table of Contents Appendix F: Abnormal Operation 323 Loss of GPS Position...323 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 323 G3X System Failure Annunciations 324 Unusual Attitudes...325 Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen 325 Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source 326 ... 329 VFR Symbols...329 IFR Symbols...330 Airspace Symbols...332 Appendix H: Glossary 335 Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty 341 Contact Garmin...341 Software License Agreement 341 Limited Warranty...341 AOPA Airport Directory Notice 342 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 343 Weather Data Warranty...343...
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Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) -- F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 1 Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) -- Multiple Displays: MFD, PFD, or ...Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index GDU 37X 190-01115-00 Rev. 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 color display...
Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) -- F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 1 Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) -- Multiple Displays: MFD, PFD, or ...Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index GDU 37X 190-01115-00 Rev. 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 color display...
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...obtain GPS information. 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. F Index The AHRS contains advanced sensors (including accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces ... and outside air temperature (OAT) sensor. -- Overview System Instruments Flight System Overview • GSU 73 -- Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X (Air Data Computer (ADC), Engine/ Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) --
...obtain GPS information. 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. F Index The AHRS contains advanced sensors (including accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces ... and outside air temperature (OAT) sensor. -- Overview System Instruments Flight System Overview • GSU 73 -- Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X (Air Data Computer (ADC), Engine/ Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) --
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This unit receives power directly from the AHRS and communicates with it via an RS-485 digital interface. Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 3 GTP 59 GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. Magnetometer: Measures the ...
This unit receives power directly from the AHRS and communicates with it via an RS-485 digital interface. Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 3 GTP 59 GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. Magnetometer: Measures the ...
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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. Overview System ...Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface System Overview G3X STANDARD PANEL In the standard split-screen configuration, the Primary Flight Display...
...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. Overview System ...Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface System Overview G3X STANDARD PANEL In the standard split-screen configuration, the Primary Flight Display...
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... 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 A typical upgraded panel would have the left GDU configured as a full-screen PFD and the right GDU... configured as a full-screen MFD. however, two GDU 370s can be used if XM is an example of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Upgraded Panel (...
... 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 A typical upgraded panel would have the left GDU configured as a full-screen PFD and the right GDU... configured as a full-screen MFD. however, two GDU 370s can be used if XM is an example of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Upgraded Panel (...
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...configured to the external GPS navigator's flight plan. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 6 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation System Overview SPLIT-SCREEN VS....and full-screen configurations are made available for VFR use the approach information provided by the VFR navigation database residing within the G3X as a means of a published procedure. For example, a system with the following optional external navigators: • SL30 Nav...
...configured to the external GPS navigator's flight plan. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 6 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation System Overview SPLIT-SCREEN VS....and full-screen configurations are made available for VFR use the approach information provided by the VFR navigation database residing within the G3X as a means of a published procedure. For example, a system with the following optional external navigators: • SL30 Nav...