Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual page 344

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
BACKCOURSE MODE (BC)
When making a backcourse approach, set the Selected Course to the localizer front course.
NOTE:
Backcourse Mode captures and tracks a localizer signal in the backcourse direction. The mode may be
selected by pressing the BC Key. Backcourse Mode is armed if the CDI is greater than one dot when the mode
is selected. The flight director creates roll steering commands from the Selected Course and deviation when
in Backcourse Mode.
NAV2 (Localizer)
is Selected
Navigation Source
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HANGING THE
The Selected Course is controlled using the CRS Knob. Pressing the CWS Button and hand-flying the
aircraft does not reset any reference data while in Backcourse Mode. The autopilot guides the aircraft back to
the Selected Course (or GPS flight plan) when the CWS Button is released.
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Backcourse Mode Active
Figure 7-25 Backcourse Mode
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