Vertical Speed Indicator - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

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Vertical Speed Indicator

Vertical speed (V/S) data is presented on the bottom right of the PFD. A
Vertical Speed bug and a bug setting are also available.
The Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) displays the aircraft vertical speed using
a non-moving tape. The tape can be scaled at ±2000, ±3000, or ±4000 fpm as
set by the installer. Major gradations are every 1000 fpm and minor gradations
every 500 fpm. The current vertical speed is displayed in the pointer along the
tape. Digits appear in the pointer when the climb or descent rate is greater than
100 fpm. If the rate of ascent/descent exceeds the vertical speed displayed on
the tape, the pointer appears at the corresponding edge of the tape and the rate
appears inside the pointer. The Vertical Speed Indicator range determines the
airspeed tape range and altitude tape range.
VSI (set by installer)
±2000 fpm
±3000 fpm
±4000 fpm
Setting the Vertical Speed Indicator Bug
1. Press the V/S key to activate Vertical Speed mode.
2. Turn the PFD knob to change the Vertical Speed Bug.
3. Press the center of the PFD knob to set the Vertical Speed value to the current
vertical speed.
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Figure 2-26 Vertical Speed Tape and Window
Airspeed Tape Range
60 kts
70 kts
80 kts
Table 2-1 Vertical Speed Settings
Garmin G500/G600 Pilot's Guide
Max Vertical Speed
Vertical Speed Bug
Current Vertical Speed
Min Vertical Speed
Vertical Speed Bug Setting
Altitude Tape Range
500 ft
600 ft
700 ft
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