Garmin CIRRUS PERSPECTIVE TOUCH+ - Page 173

Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cirrus SR2x with Perspective Touch+ by Garmin
190-02954-01 Rev. A 147
AFCS
Flight
Instruments EIS
Nav/Com/
XPDR/Audio
Flight
Management
Hazard
Avoidance AFCS
Additional
Features Annun/Alerts Appendix Index
Flight
Instruments EAS
Audio and
CNS
Flight
Management
Hazard
Avoidance AFCS
Additional
Features
Abnormal
Operation Annun/Alerts Appendix Index
Mode Description Control Annunciation
Backcourse Arm/Capture/Track
Captures and tracks the LOC
source for backcourse approaches
NAV Key BC
Additional Modes
Takeoff
Commands a constant pitch
angle on the ground in
preparation for takeoff
TO/GA Switch
TO
Go Around
Commands a constant pitch angle
and wings level in the air
GA
Level
Commands straight and level
flight
LVL Key
2
LVL
1
ALTV is armed automatically under V PATH when the VNAV Target Altitude is to be captured
instead of Selected Altitude.
2
Level Mode can also become activated as a function of Electronic Stability and Protection
(ESP
™
). Refer to the Additional Features section for a detailed discussion of the optional ESP
feature.
Flight Director Combination Modes
Descending with V FLC Mode:
1) Ensure a flight plan or direct-to waypoint with a vertical constraint is loaded into the
system.
2) Activate the flight plan leg or waypoint.
3) Press the FLC Key on the AFCS Controller.
4) Press the VNV Key on the AFCS Controller.
5) Set the Selected Altitude below the current altitude.
6) Ensure vertical navigation is active (green ‘V’).
Executing a Descent Now:
1) From MFW Home, touch Flight Plan and ensure a flight plan with a vertical constraint is
loaded.
2) On the ‘Active Flight Plan’ Page, touch the altitude constraint button for the desired
waypoint.
3) Press the VNAV Direct To Button. The TOD is recalculated to be just in front of the
aircraft and the descent can begin.
Or: