Garmin G1000 Reference Manual page 71

Airspeed Reference and the desired flight profile (climb or
descent). The flight director maintains the current altitude
until either engine power or the Airspeed Reference
are adjusted and does not allow the aircraft to climb or
descend away from the Selected Altitude.
Changing the Airspeed Reference
The Airspeed Reference (shown in both the AFCS
Status Box and above the Airspeed Indicator) may be
adjusted:
• Using the NOSE UP/NOSE DN Keys
• By pressing the CWS Button, hand-flying the aircraft
to a new airspeed, then releasing the CWS Button
to establish the new Airspeed Reference
Airspeed
Reference
Airspeed
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Bug
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Flight Level Change
Mode Active
Command Bars Indicate Climb
to Attain Selected Altitude
Figure 6-9 Flight Level Change Mode
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
Selected Altitude
Capture Mode
Airspeed
Armed
Reference
Airspeed
Reference
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