AUTOPILOT ON - G1000 ANNUNCIATIONS
The autopilot mode of operation is determined by referencing the entire
annunciation block. When the autopilot master switch is in the AP/FD
position, the mode of operation is shown in the annunciation block as follows:
No Modes Selected
One Mode (Heading) Selected
Multiple Modes (Heading and Altitude) Selected
Figure 9.1-8 – AP Master Switch, FD/AP Mode Engaged
FLIGHT DIRECTOR ONLY - G1000 ANNUNCIATIONS
When the autopilot master switch is placed in the FD position, the autopilot
servos are disengaged and the pilot must now manually steer the aircraft
to match the ight director command bars as signaled by FD being shown
on the annunciation block and an aural autopilot disconnect tone. The
annunciation block for this condition is as follows:
No Modes Selected
One Mode (Heading) Selected
Multiple Modes (Heading and Altitude) Selected,
Flight Director Command Bars Displayed
Figure 9.1-9 – AP Master Switch, FD Mode Engaged
FD/AP OFF - G1000 ANNUNCIATIONS
When the AP/FD master switch is in the OFF position, the annunciation block
is shown as follows:
Flight Director and Autopilot OFF
Figure 9.1-10 – AP Master Switch, All Modes OFF
NOTE: The Flight Director Command Bars and the FD Annunciation will
not appear unless a roll mode (HDG, NAV, NAV APR, REV, REV APR, NAV
GPSS) AND a pitch mode (ALT, VS) are selected.
FD/AP
FD
OFF
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