Garmin G500, Pilot'S Manual

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2-16 Pilot’s Guide 190-01717-10 Rev. H
Primary Flight Display
2.5 VNAV Guidance Indications
FEATURE REQUIREMENTS
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Configured GTN (v6.50 and later)
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Valid VNAV data
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GFC 500/600 for autopilot VNAV mode status annunciation
VNAV PFD INDICATIONS
VNAV data received from the navigator display as magenta indications on the PFD.
VNAV Guidance Function
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Provides vertical profile guidance during the descent phase of flight
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Presents vertical path guidance to the descending path as a linear deviation
from the desired path (i.e., the vertical angle from the specified waypoint or
altitude)
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Guidance based on altitude constraints associated with lateral waypoints in the
active flight plan
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Integrates vertical waypoints into the active flight plan
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Supports both manual and autopilot coupling
INDICATOR VNAV DATA
Barometric Altimeter
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Target altitude reference field
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Modified selected altitude knob increments
VSI
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Required vertical speed indication
VDI
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VNAV source and vertical deviation indications
AP Mode Banner
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VNAV mode annunciation
(requires Garmin autopilot)
Active Status
Indicator
Required Vertical
Speed Indicator
Target Altitude
Reference Field
Vertical Deviation
Indicator