Garmin G1000 Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
PITCH HOLD MODE (PIT)
When the flight director is activated (the FD Key is pressed) or switched (the XFR Key is pressed), Pitch Hold
Mode is selected by default. Pitch Hold Mode is indicated as the active vertical mode by the ‘PIT’ annunciation.
This mode may be used for climb or descent to the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter), since
Selected Altitude Capture Mode is automatically armed when Pitch Hold Mode is activated.
In Pitch Hold Mode, the flight director maintains a constant pitch attitude, the pitch reference. The pitch
reference is set to the aircraft pitch attitude at the moment of mode selection. If the aircraft pitch attitude
exceeds the flight director pitch command limitations, the flight director commands a pitch angle equal to the
nose-up/down limit.
When operating in Pitch Hold Mode, the pitch reference can be adjusted by:
• Using the NOSE UP/DN Wheel
• Pressing the CWS Button, hand-flying the aircraft to establish a new pitch reference, then releasing the CWS
Button
Figure 7-6 Pitch Hold Mode
Selected
Altitude
Selected Altitude
Capture Mode Armed
Pitch Hold
Mode Active
Command Bars Maintain
Desired Pitch Reference

Garmin G1000 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Primary Flight Display (PFD)	Yes
Multi-Function Display (MFD)	Yes
Terrain Awareness	Yes
Autopilot Integration	Yes
Integrated Flight Deck System	Yes
Weather Radar	Optional
Traffic Advisory System (TAS)	Optional
Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)	Yes
Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels
Weather Data	Yes
Navigation	Yes
AHRS	Yes
Air Data Computer (ADC)	Yes
Interfaces	ARINC 429, RS-232
Certification	TSO certified
Traffic Information	Optional (requires ADS-B or TCAS)