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Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide
190-01102-02 Rev. B
Foreword
Sec 1
System
Sec 2
PFD
Sec 3
MFD
Sec 4
Hazard
Avoidance
Sec 5
Additional
Features
Sec 6
Annun.
& Alerts
Sec 7
Symbols
Sec 8
GlossaryAppendix A
Appendix B
Index
5.6 Autopilot Operation
The G500 is able to interface to certain autopilot systems to provide heading,
course, and navigation information in much the same was as a typical HSI.
Please refer to your particular autopilot manual for specific information and
operation instructions.
5.6.1 Heading
You are able to control your selected autopilot heading with the GDU 620 by
using the heading bug.
1) Press the HDG key on the PFD and turn the PFD knob to set the desired
heading. When the PFD knob is turned, the Selected Heading box will appear
and remain for three seconds after the knob stops moving.
2) Engage your autopilot in Heading Hold mode.
3) Continue to control your selected autopilot heading by adjusting the heading
bug.
Selected Heading Box
Figure 5-21 Adjusting the Heading Bug
5.6.2 Altitude Capture (Optional Interface)
The altitude selector function is a separately purchased option which works
with the autopilot. At the set altitude, the autopilot will go from a Vertical Speed
Mode (a climb or descent) to an Altitude Capture mode where it will hold the
selected altitude.
1) Select the desired altitude on the GDU 620 by pressing the ALT key and rotating
the PFD knob so the Altitude bug is at the desired altitude.
2) Engage the autopilot in altitude capture mode and select the desired vertical
speed (if able) on the autopilot controller.
3) The autopilot will command a climb or descent at the selected vertical speed
(on the autopilot controller) and capture the selected altitude.