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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
TAKEOFF (TO) AND GO AROUND (GA) MODES
In Takeoff and Go Around modes, the flight director commands a constant set pitch attitude. The
GA
Switch
is used to select both modes. The mode entered by the flight director depends on whether the aircraft is on the
ground. Selected Altitude Capture Mode is automatically armed when the aircraft is at least 400 feet below the
Selected altitude at the time Takeoff or Go Around Mode is selected.
Takeoff Mode provides an attitude reference during rotation and takeoff. This mode can be selected only
while on the ground by pushing the
GA
Switch. The flight director Command Bars assume a wings-level,
pitch-up attitude. Autopilot engagement while Takeoff Mode is active is inhibited while the aircraft is on the
ground.
Pressing the
GA
Switch while in the air activates the flight director in a wings-level, pitch-up attitude, allowing
the execution of a missed approach or a go around. Selecting Go Around Mode disengages the autopilot;
however subsequent autopilot engagement is allowed. Attempts to modify the aircraft attitude (i.e., with the
NOSE UP/DN
Wheel or
CWS
Button) result in reversion to Pitch Hold Mode.
Figure 7-21 Go Around Mode
Command Bars Indicate Climb
Autopilot Disconnect Annunciation
Flashes Yellow for 5 seconds
Go Around Mode Active
Figure 7-22 Takeoff Mode
Takeoff Mode Active
