Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850
190-00709-00 Rev. A
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
TAKEOFF (TO) AND GO AROUND (GA) 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 select both modes. The mode entered by the flight director depends
on whether the aircraft is on the ground.
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
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. Go Around Mode disengages the autopilot and
arms Selected Altitude Capture Mode automatically. 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
and Roll Hold modes.
Command
Bars Indicate
Climb
Autopilot
Disconnect
Annunciation
Flashes Yellow
for 5 seconds
Go Around Mode Active
Figure 7-22 Go Around Mode
Takeoff Mode Active
Figure 7-23 Takeoff Mode
