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Pilot’s Guide for the Cirrus SR2x with Cirrus Perspective by Garmin
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
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GO AROUND (GA) AND TAKEOFF (TO) MODES
Go Around and Takeoff modes are coupled pitch and roll modes and are annunciated as both the vertical
and lateral modes when active. In these modes, the flight director commands a constant set pitch attitude
and keeps the wings level. The GA Switch is used to activate both modes. The mode entered by the flight
director depends on whether the aircraft is on the ground or in the air.
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.
Pressing the
GA
Button 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. Go Around Mode arms Selected Altitude
Capture Mode automatically, and attempts to modify the aircraft attitude (i.e., with the
NOSE UP/DN
Wheel)
resulting in reversion to Pitch and Roll Hold modes.
Figure 7-19 Go Around and Takeoff Modes
Go Around Mode Active
Command Bars Indicate Climb
Takeoff Mode Active
