G5 Electronic Flight Instrument Pilot's Guide for Non-Certified Aircraft
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3.1.13.4 VERTICAL SPEED MODE (VS)
In Vertical Speed Mode, the flight director acquires and maintains a Vertical Speed
Reference. Current aircraft vertical speed (to the nearest 100 fpm) becomes the Vertical
Speed Reference at the moment of Vertical Speed Mode activation. 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 Vertical Speed Mode is
selected.
When Vertical Speed Mode is activated by pressing the
VS
Key, ‘VS’ is annunciated
in green in the Autopilot Status Box. The Vertical Speed Reference is also displayed
below the Vertical Speed Indicator. A Vertical Speed Reference Bug corresponding to
the Vertical Speed Reference is shown on the indicator.
Figure 3-9 Vertical Speed Reference on PFD Page
Vertical Speed
Reference Bug
Vertical Speed
Reference
