Garmin G1000 Reference Manual page 70

SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
Changing the Vertical Speed Reference
The Vertical Speed Reference (shown both in the AFCS
Status Box and above/below the Vertical Speed Indicator)
may be changed by:
• Using the NOSE UP/NOSE DN Keys
• By pressing the CWS Button, hand-flying the
aircraft to attain a new Vertical Speed Reference,
then releasing the CWS Button
Flight Level Change Mode (FLC)
NOTe: The Selected Altitude should be set before
selecting Flight Level Change Mode.
6-8
Vertical Speed
Mode Active
Command Bars Indicate Climb to Attain
Vertical Speed Reference
Figure 6-8 Vertical Speed Mode
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
Selected Altitude
Capture Mode
Vertical Speed
Armed
Reference
Selected
Altitude
Flight Level Change Mode is selected by pressing the
FLC Key. When Flight Level Change Mode is active, the
flight director continuously monitors Selected Altitude,
airspeed, and altitude. This mode acquires and maintains
the Airspeed Reference while climbing or descending to
the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter). The
Airspeed Reference is set to the current airspeed upon
mode activation. Flight Level Change Mode is indicated
by an 'FLC' annunciation beside the Airspeed Reference
in the AFCS Status Box. The Airspeed Reference is also
displayed directly above the Airspeed Indicator, along
with a bug corresponding to the Airspeed Reference along
the tape.
Engine power must be adjusted to allow the autopilot
to fly the aircraft at a pitch attitude corresponding to the
Vertical
Speed
Reference
Vertical
Speed
Reference
Bug
190-00384-09 Rev. A