ALTIMETER
The Altimeter displays 600 feet of barometric altitude values at a time on a
moving tape rolling number gauge. Numeric labels and major tick marks are
shown at intervals of 100 feet. Minor tick marks are at intervals of 20 feet.
The indicated altitude is displayed inside the black pointer.
The Selected Altitude is displayed above the Altimeter in the box indicated
by a selection bug symbol. A bug corresponding to this altitude is shown on
the tape. If the Selected Altitude exceeds the range shown on the tape, the
bug appears at the upper or lower edge of the tape. When the metric value is
selected it is displayed in a separate box above the Selected Altitude.
A magenta Altitude Trend Vector extends up or down the left of the altitude
tape, the end resting at the approximate altitude to be reached in six seconds
at the current vertical speed. The trend vector is not shown if altitude remains
constant or if data needed for calculation is not available due to a system
failure.
To set the selected altitude, turn the large
ALT
knob for 1000 ft increments and
the small ALT knob for 100 ft increments (increments reduce to 10 feet for
approach).
If set, the Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height (MDA/DH) value is also
available for the Selected Altitude.
Figure 7-12 – G1000 Altitude Indicator
The standby (aneroid) sensitive altimeter is located on the lower left portion of
the pilot-side instrument panel.
MDA/DH
Altitude Bug
Barometric
Setting
Altitude
Trend
Vector
Selected
Altitude Bug
Reference
Altitude
Indicated
Altitude
Barometric
Setting Box
(Hectopascals)
Indicated
Altitude
(Meters)
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