Garmin G3X - Pilot's Guide Manual

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G3X Pilot’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter17
- Table of Contents17
Section 1 System Overview23
- Line Replaceable Units23
- Display Overview37
- Secure Digital (SD) Cards37
- G3X Controls38
- System Power-Up40
- System Operation42
- Accessing System Functionality50
- Accessing the Information (INFO) Page71
- System Settings77
Section 2 Flight Instruments91
- Flight Instruments91
- Airspeed Indicator94
- Attitude Indicator96
- Altimeter97
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)102
- Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator102
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)104
- Trim and Flap Position Indicators (Optional)117
- Heading Strip and Turn Rate Indicator118
- OBS Mode119
Table of Contents102
- Supplemental Flight Data120
- Vertical Navigation (VNAV)123
  - Using the VNAV Feature124
Section 3 Engine Indication System127
- EIS Display & ENG Page127
  - ENG Page Softkeys (Example Configuration)131
- Lean Assist Mode (Optional)131
- Fuel Calculator (Optional)135
  - Fuel Calculator Softkeys137
  - Confirming Fuel Quantity138
- CAS Messages (Optional)140
Section 4 CNS Interface143
- Auto-Tuning Frequencies (Optional)143
- Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)146
Section 5 GPS Navigation153
- Introduction153
  - Compass Arc153
- Using Map Displays154
- Airways168
- Waypoints170
- Airspace185
  - Airspace Alert Messages186
  - Smart Airspace186
- Direct-To Navigation Using the G3X187
Section 6 Flight Planning191
- Introduction191
- Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X196
- Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X198
- Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X199
- Flight Plan Editing200
- Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)208
  - Selecting an Approach209
  - Activating Vectors-To-Final212
Section 7 Hazard Avoidance215
- Weather Information215
- Terrain250
Table of Contents258
- Traffic Systems258
- Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)259
- Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional)266
  - Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Mode271
  - Traffic Page272
- Data Link Traffic (GDL 39) (Optional)273
Section 8 Additional Features285
- Synthetic Vision (SVX)286
  - Synthetic Vision Operation287
- Safetaxi299
  - Safetaxi Cycle Number and Revision300
- Chartview300
- Flitecharts305
- Airport Directory Data310
- S Irius XM Radio Entertainment (Optional)312
  - Activating Siriusxm Satellite Radio Services312
  - Using S Irius XM Radio313
- Vertical Power (Optional)317
- Electronic Checklists (Optional)319
- Flight Data Logging319
Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)321
- AFCS System Architecture321
- G3X AFCS Installations Options323
- Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional)323
- G3X AFCS Status Box324
- AFCS Operation325
- Vertical Modes337
- Lateral Modes355
- Example Autopilot Flight Plan376
Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts391
- Miscellaneous Message Advisories391
- System Status Messages (INFO Page)393
- Audio Alerts398
  - Voice Alerts398
  - AOA Aural Alert398
- PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions399
Section 11 Appendices407
- Appendix A: Data Field Options407
- Appendix B: Utilities413
- Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases425
Table of Contents435
Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats435
- Map Datums435
- Location Formats435
Appendix E: General TIS-A Information437
- TIS-A Vs. TAS/TCAS437
- TIS-A Limitations438
Appendix F: Abnormal Operation441
- Loss of GPS Position441
- Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position441
- G3X System Failure Annunciations442
- Unusual Attitudes443
- Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)444
- AFCS Reversionary Mode444
- Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source444
- Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting446
Appendix G: Display Symbols447
- VFR Symbols447
- IFR Symbols448
- Airspace Symbols450
Appendix H: Glossary453
Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty459
- Contact Garmin459
- Software License Agreement459
- Limited Warranty459
- AOPA Airport Directory Notice460
- Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement461
- S Irius XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement461
- Weather Data Warranty461
Index463

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