
Garmin GFC 600 Pilot’s Guide
190-01488-00 Rev. B
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AFCS
Some navigators that combine both GPS and VHF Nav functions are capable of
automatically switching the CDI source from GPS to VOR/LOC when programmed to
transition from a GPS flight plan to an ILS approach. The AFCS does not support
automatic transition from a Navigation mode to an Approach mode and will revert to
ROL mode if it senses that the navigation source has changed.
CAUTION:
Navigators or PFDs with automatic CDI source switching
capability should be configured with automatic switching disabled.
When GPS Approach mode is armed, Glidepath mode is also armed.
Selecting GPS Approach Mode:
1)
EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure a GPS approach is loaded into the active
flight plan. The active waypoint must be part of the flight plan (cannot be a
direct-to a waypoint not in the flight plan).
2)
EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure that GPS is the selected navigation source.
3)
GMC 605: Press the
APR
key.
VOR Approach mode (VAPP) provides greater sensitivity for signal tracking than VOR
Navigation mode.
Selecting VOR Approach Mode:
1)
EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure a valid VOR frequency is tuned
2)
EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure that VOR is the selected navigation source.
3)
GMC 605: Press the
APR
key.
LOC Approach mode allows the autopilot to fly an ILS approach with a glideslope.
When LOC Approach mode is armed, Glideslope mode is also armed automatically.
LOC captures are inhibited if the difference between aircraft heading and localizer
course exceeds 105°.
Selecting LOC Approach Mode:
1)
EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure a valid localizer frequency is tuned.
2)
EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure that LOC is the selected navigation source.
3)
GMC 605: Press the
APR
key.
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