Page 1 G950 Integrated Avionics System ® Pilot’s Guide Pilatus PC-6...
Page 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX...
Page 4 AC-U-KWIK Organizations from any cause of action, claims or losses related to any actual or alleged inaccuracies in the information arising out of Garmin’s use of the information in the datasets. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to licensee.
Page 5 Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data. The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in nature and should not be WARNING: relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information.
Page 6 The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G950 utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G950 can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
Page 7 All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the G950 panel and NOTE: displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current G950 system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
Page 8 ‘Type 2 LOA Status.’ • Use of a current Garmin or Jeppesen database in your Garmin equipment is required for compliance with established FAA regulatory guidance, but does not constitute authorization to fly any and all terminal procedures that may be presented by the system.
Page 9 Added Auto North Up Updated System Message Advisories Updated Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Updated database loading procedures Removed SiriusXM Weather and SiriusXM Satellite Radio Added other GDU 14.02 parameters 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 10: Table Of Contents
..............123 Power-Up ............76 Altitude Alerting ..........123 Mono/Stereo Headsets .......... 77 Low Altitude Annunciation ..............123 Speaker ..77 Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting ..............124 Intercom Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 11 ........325 Displaying Terrain-SVS Data ......... 200 Adding Airways to a Flight Plan ............327 Terrain-SVS Page ....203 Adding Procedures to a Stored Flight Plan ............. 329 Terrain-SVS Alerts 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 12 8.4 FliteCharts ............407 INDEX ..........408 FliteCharts Softkeys ........409 Terminal Procedures Charts ............416 Chart Options ............420 Day/Night View ..... 422 FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date viii Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 13: Section 1 System Overview
SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The G950 Integrated Flight Deck System presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot using flat-panel color displays. The system is distributed across the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): • GDU 1040 Primary Flight Display (PFD) •...
Page 14: Line Replaceable Units
LRUs with the on-side display. Each IAU contains a GPS SBAS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS receivers, and system integration microprocessors, and is paired with the on-side display via HSDB connection. The IAUs are not paired together and do not communicate with each other directly. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 15 • GDC 74A (1) – The Air Data Computer (ADC) processes data from the pitot/static system and outside air temperature (OAT) sensor. The ADC provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and OAT information to the G950 System, and it communicates with the primary IAU, displays, and AHRS using an ARINC 429 digital interface.
Page 16 MFD (and, indirectly, to the inset map of the PFD) as well as digital audio entertainment. The GDL 69A communicates with the MFD via HSDB connection. A subscription to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio service is required to enable the GDL 69A audio entertainment capability. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 17 Rate of Turn GPS Output GPS Output Slip/Skid GMU 44 Magnetometer Heading GTX 33 or optional GTX 33 ES Transponder GEA 71 Engine/Airframe Unit Figure 1-1 Basic G950 Block Diagram 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 18 (optional) (optional) Figure 1-2 G950 With Optional/Additional Equipment For information on non-Garmin optional/additional equipment shown in Figure 1-2, consult the NOTE: applicable optional interface user’s guide. This document assumes that the reader is already familiar with the operation of this additional equipment.
Page 19: Secure Digital (Sd) Cards
SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.2 SECURE DIGITAL (SD) CARDS Ensure the G950 System is powered off before inserting an SD card. NOTE: Refer to Appendix B for instructions on updating the aviation database. NOTE: The PFD and MFD data card slots use Secure Digital (SD) cards and are located on the upper right side of the display bezels.
Page 20: System Power-Up
Refer to Appendix A for system-specific annunciations and alerts. NOTE: The G950 System is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and receives power directly from electrical busses. The PFD, MFD, and supporting sub-systems include both power-on and continuous built-in test features that exercise the processor, RAM, ROM, external inputs, and outputs to provide safe operation.
Page 21: System Operation
SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.4 SYSTEM OPERATION The G950 system alerts the pilot when backup paths are utilized by the LRUs. Refer to the Appendices NOTE: for further information regarding system-specific alerts. The displays are connected together via a single Ethernet bus for high-speed communication. As shown in Figure 1-1, each IAU is connected to the on-side display.
Page 22: G950 System Annunciations
(Figure 1-8 displays all possible flags and responsible LRUs). Upon G950 power-up, certain instruments remain invalid as equipment begins to initialize. All instruments should be operational within one minute of power-up. If any instrument remains flagged, the G950 should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility.
Page 23: System Status
With ‘Select LRU Window’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 3) Use the FMS Knob to scroll through the box to view LRU status information. Figure 1-9 Example System Status Page 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 24 3) Use the FMS Knob to scroll through the box to view database status information. The G950 uses aural tones to convey the priority of airframe-specific alerts. The alerting system’ s annunciation tone may be tested from the System Status Page. Refer to the Appendices for airframe-specific alerts.
Page 25: Ahrs Operation
Loss of GPS, magnetometer, or air data inputs is communicated to the pilot by message advisory alerts. Any failure of the internal AHRS inertial sensors results in loss of attitude and heading information (indicated by red ‘X’ flags over the corresponding flight instruments). 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 26: Gps Receiver Operation
Press the desired GPS Softkey. Or : a) Press the MENU Key. b) Use the FMS Knob to highlight the receiver which is not selected and press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 27 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) status should be indicated as INACTIVE at this point. When acquisition is complete, the solution status changes to 3D DIFF NAV and SBAS becomes active. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 28 Because of the tighter protection limit on approaches, there may be times when RAIM is not available. The G950 automatically monitors RAIM and warns with an alert message when it is not available. If RAIM is not predicted to be available for the final approach course, the approach does not become active, as indicated by the messages “Approach is not active”.
Page 29 Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to display the NRST, RECENT, or AIRWAY waypoints, if required. c) Turn the large FMS Knob clockwise to select the desired waypoint. The G950 automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields with the information for the selected waypoint.
Page 30 • Horizontal and Vertical Figures of Merit (HFOM and VFOM)—Measures of horizontal and vertical position uncertainty; the current 95% confidence horizontal and vertical accuracy values reported by the GPS receiver Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 31: G950 Controls
SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.5 G950 CONTROLS The G950 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the system and minimize workload and the time required to access sophisticated functionality. Controls are located on the PFD and MFD bezels, MFD Control Unit, and Audio Panel. PFD and MFD controls and softkeys are discussed in this section. Audio Panel controls are described in the Audio Panel and CNS section;...
Page 32 Press to select softkey shown above the bezel key on the PFD/MFD display Keys ALT Knob Sets the Selected Altitude, shown above the Altimeter (the large knob selects the thousands, the small knob selects the hundreds) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 33: Softkey Function
When a softkey function is disabled, the softkey label is subdued (dimmed). Softkeys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity. Softkey Softkey Names (Displayed) Bezel-Mounted Softkeys (Press) Figure 1-15 Softkeys (Third-Level PFD Configuration) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 34 Displays wind direction arrow with numeric headwind/tailwind and cross-wind speed components Information not displayed Displays DME Information Window BRG1 Cycles the Bearing 1 Information Window through NAV1 or GPS waypoint identifier and GPS-derived distance information, and ADF/frequency. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 35 Press the CDI Softkey to cycle through navigation sources: - GPS - NAV1 (VOR/LOC) - NAV2 (VOR/LOC) Figure 1-16 Top Level PFD Softkeys INSET (if installed) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 DCLTR TOPO TERRAIN STRMSCP BACK ALERTS...
Page 36 Press the BACK Softkey to return STBY CODE IDENT BACK ALERTS to the top-level softkeys. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. IDENT BKSP BACK ALERTS...
Page 37 AIRWAYS STRMSCP BACK Select the BACK softkey to AIRWY ON return to the top-level softkeys. AIRWY LO AIRWY HI Figure 1-20 MFD Softkeys (EIS, Navigation Map Page, and Checklist) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 38 Selects desired amount of map detail; cycles through declutter levels: DCLTR (No Declutter): All map features visible DCLTR-1: Removes land data DCLTR-2: Removes land and SUA data DCLTR-3: Removes everything except the active flight plan Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 39: Accessing G950 Functionality
1.6 ACCESSING G950 FUNCTIONALITY MENUS The G950 has a dedicated MENU Key that when pressed displays a context-sensitive list of options. This options list allows the user to access additional features or make settings changes which specifically relate to the currently displayed window/page. There is no all-encompassing menu. Some menus provide access to additional submenus that are used to view, edit, select, and review options.
Page 40: Data Entry
(FPL), nearest (NRST), recently-entered (RECENT), user-defined (USER), and airway (AIRWAY)(AIRWAY available when active leg is part of an airway). The G950 automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields with the information for the selected waypoint.
Page 41: Page Groups
FMS Knob, then with the appropriate softkey at the bottom of the page. In this case, the page remains set to the selected page until a different page softkey is selected, even if a different page group is selected. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 42 (DP Softkey) - Arrival Information (STAR Softkey) - Approach Information (APR Softkey) Intersection Information NDB Information Airport/Procedures/ VOR Information Weather Information Pages User Waypoint Information Figure 1-24 Waypoint Pages Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 43 Aircraft Manufacturer, this data may be displayed on an OEM DIAGNOSTICS Page accessible from within the AUX Page Group. • Nearest Page Group (NRST) Nearest Airports Nearest Intersections Nearest NDB Nearest VOR Nearest User Waypoints Nearest Frequencies Nearest Airspaces Figure 1-26 Nearest Pages 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 44 Figure 1-28 Procedure Loading Pages Information on optional electronic checklist pages is offered later in this section. Checklist pages may be accessed from any page on the MFD using the CHKLIST Softkey. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 45: System Settings
(see the Flight Management Section) Figure 1-29 System Setup Page Restoring system setup defaults: 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the AUX - System Setup Page. 2) Press the DFLTS Softkey. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 46 System settings may be saved under a pilot profile. When the system is powered on, the last selected pilot profile is shown on the MFD Power-up Splash Screen. The G950 can store up to 25 profiles; the currently active profile, the amount of memory used, and the amount of memory available are shown at the top of the System Setup Page in the box labeled ‘Pilot Profile’.
Page 47 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the active profile field in the Pilot Profile Box. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the pilot profile list and highlight the desired profile. 5) Press the ENT Key. The G950 loads and displays the system settings for the selected profile. Renaming a profile: 1) Select the AUX - System Setup 1 Page.
Page 48 Knob to highlight the ‘PROFILE NAME’ field, then use the large and small FMS Knobs to enter the name, and press the ENT Key. Imported profile names cannot begin with a blank space or be named ‘DEFAULT’, ‘GARMIN DEFAULTS’ or ‘DEFAULT SETTINGS’.
Page 49 ENT or CLR Keys, or press the FMS Knob to return to the AUX - System Setup 1 Page. Pilot Profile Exporting Window, Enter a Export Successful Name to Use for Exported Profile Figure 1-33 Pilot Profile Export on the AUX - System Setup 1 Page 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 50 5) Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired time offset (±HH:MM) and press the ENT Key to confirm selection. DISPLAY UNITS Units in which various quantities are displayed on the G950 screens can be changed on the System Setup Page.
Page 51 Weight Pounds* Kilograms Position HDDD°MM.MM’* All positions HDDD°MM’SS.S” * Default setting ** Contact a Garmin-authorized service center to change this setting Table 1-1 Display Units Settings (System Status Page) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 52 Alerts Window. When Arrival Alerts is set to OFF, only the PFD Navigation Status Box message “Arriving at waypoint” is displayed, and it is displayed when the time to the final destination is approximately ten seconds. Figure 1-30 Arrival Alert Settings (System Setup Page) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 53 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘Selected’ in the ‘GPS CDI’ box. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to highlight the desired setting (2 nm, 1 nm, 0.3 nm, Auto) and press the ENT Key. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 54 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the minimum length field in the Nearest Airport Box. 4) Enter the minimum runway length (zero to 99,999 feet) and press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 55: System Utilities
2) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor. 3) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the timer counting direction (UP/DN) and press the ENT Key. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 56 3) With ‘Reset Flight Timer’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. The G950 records the time at which departure occurs, measured from system power-up or aircraft lift off. The displayed departure time can also be reset to display the current time at the point of reset. The format in which the time is displayed is controlled from the System Setup Page.
Page 57 8) For periodic and one-time message, use the FMS Knob to enter the timer value (HHH:MM:SS) from which to countdown and press the ENT Key. 9) For event-based messages: 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 58 The softkey reverts to the ‘ALERTS’ label and when pressed, the Alerts Window is removed from the display and the scheduler message is deleted from the message list. Figure 1-32 PFD Alerts Window Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 59: Display Backlighting
8) Turn the small FMS Knob in the direction of the green arrowhead to display ‘MFD KEY’ and repeat steps 4-7. 9) To remove the menu, press the CLR or MENU Key. Figure 1-33 PFD Setup Menu 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 60 SYSTEM OVERVIEW lank Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 61: Section 2 Flight Instruments
– Trend vector (CDI) – Barometric setting – Bearing pointers and – Selected Altitude information windows • Outside Air Temperature (OAT) The PFD also displays various alerts and annunciations. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 62 Selected Altitude Softkeys COM Frequency Box System Time Navigation Status Box Transponder Data Box Slip/Skid Indicator Horizontal Situation Indicator ( HSI) Attitude Indicator Figure 2-1 Primary Flight Display (Default) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 63 Vertical Speed Required DME Information Window Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) Bearing Information Windows Current VNV Target Altitude Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Terrain Annunciation Height Figure 2-2 Primary Flight Display (Additional Information) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 64: Flight Instruments
, the text of the actual airspeed readout changes to yellow. The trend vector is absent if the speed remains constant or if any data needed to calculate airspeed is not available due to a system failure. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 65 4) To remove all Vspeed bugs, turn the FMS Knob to highlight ‘All References Off’ and press the ENT Key. Restoring all Vspeed defaults: 1) Select the TMR/REF Softkey. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Turn the FMS Knob to highlight ‘Restore Defaults’ and press the ENT Key. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 66: Attitude Indicator
25˚ below and 45˚ above the horizon line. Between 20˚ below to 20˚ above the horizon line, minor pitch marks occur every 2.5˚. If the optional Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) is activated, the pitch scale is reduced to 10˚ up and 7.5˚ down; refer to the Additional Features section for more information about SVT.
Page 67: Altimeter
Indicated Altitude (Meters) Indicated Altitude Altitude Trend Vector Selected Minimum Descent Altitude Bug Altitude/Decision Height Bug Barometric Setting Barometric (Hectopascals) Setting Figure 2-9 Altimeter Figure 2-10 Altimeter (Metric Units) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 68 3) Select the IN Softkey to display the barometric pressure setting in inches of mercury (in Hg). Or, select the HPA Softkey to display the barometric pressure setting in hectopascals (hPa; see Figure 2-10). 4) Select the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 69 STD BARO Softkey transition altitude to indicate setting has not has not been pressed. been changed from STD BARO. Figure 2-12 Baro Transition Alert (AUX - System Setup Page) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 70: Vertical Speed Indicator (Vsi)
Indicator Glideslope GIidepath Vertical Indicator Indicator Speed Pointer Required Vertical Speed Figure 2-13 Vertical Speed and Figure 2-14 Glideslope Figure 2-15 Glidepath Deviation Indicator (VSI and VDI) Indicator Indicator Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 71: Horizontal Situation Indicator (Hsi)
Navigation Source Flight Phase Aircraft Symbol Turn Rate/Heading Trend Vector Course Deviation Indicator Current Heading (CDI) Rotating Compass Rose Lubber Line OBS Mode Active Figure 2-16 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 72 Press the CRS Knob to re-center the CDI and return the course pointer to the bearing of the active waypoint or navigation station (see OBS Mode for adjusting a GPS course). Current Track Indicator Current Heading Selected Course Selected Heading Selected Heading Figure 2-18 Heading and Course Indications Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 73 • TRUE - References angles to true north (denoted with ‘T’) • MAGNETIC - Angles corrected to the computed magnetic variation (‘Mag Var’) Figure 2-20 Navigation Angle Settings (AUX - System Setup Page) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 74 Distance to Station Bearing Source Identifier Pointer Bearing Icon Source Bearing 2 Information Window Bearing Pointer Source Icon Bearing 1 Information Window Figure 2-22 HSI with Bearing and DME Information Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 75 1) Press the PFD Softkey. 2) Press the DME Softkey to display the DME Information Window above the BRG1 Information Window. 3) To remove the DME Information Window, press the DME Softkey again. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 76: Course Deviation Indicator (Cdi)
CDI. If the CDI exceeds the maximum deviation on the scale (two dots) while coupled to GPS, the crosstrack error (XTK) is displayed below the white aircraft symbol. Figure 2-24 Navigation Sources Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 77 Final Approach Fix (FAF) for an ILS approach, or until GPS information becomes invalid. Activating a Vector-to-Final (VTF; see the Flight Management Section) also causes the CDI to switch to LOC navigation source; GPS steering guidance is not provided after this switch. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 78 (AUX - System Setup Page) When set to ‘Auto’ (default), the GPS CDI scale automatically adjusts to the desired limits based upon the current phase of flight (Figure 2-27, Table 2-1). Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 79 - If the active waypoint is part of the missed approach procedure, the active leg and preceding missed approach legs must be aligned with the final approach segment course and the aircraft must not have passed the turn initiation point. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 80 Missed Approach MAPR 0.3 nm * Flight phase annunciations are normally shown in magenta, but when cautionary conditions exist the color changes to yellow. Table 2-1 Automatic GPS CDI Scaling Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 81 2) Turn the CRS Knob to select the desired course to/from the waypoint. Press the CRS Knob to synchronize the Selected Course with the bearing to the next waypoint. 3) Select the OBS Softkey again to return to automatic waypoint sequencing. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 82 Figure 2-31. Pressing the SUSP Softkey deactivates the suspension and resumes automatic sequencing of approach waypoints. SUSP Annunciation SUSP Softkey Figure 2-31 Suspending Automatic Waypoint Sequencing Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 83: Supplemental Flight Data
During reversionary display conditions the OAT is displayed to the right of the flap indicator. Normal Display Reversionary Mode with EIS Figure 2-32 Outside Air Temperature 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 84: Wind Data
• OPTN 2: Total wind direction and speed • OPTN 3: Total wind direction with head and crosswind speed components 4) To remove the window, select the OFF Softkey. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 85: Vertical Navigation (Vnv) Indications
Current crosstrack or track angle error has exceeded limit Active altitude-constrained waypoint can not be reached within maximum allowed flight path angle and vertical speed Table 2-2 VNV Indication Removal Criteria 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 86: Pfd Annunciations And Alerting Functions
G950 message advisory occurs. System alert messages are provided for aware of G950 system problems or status and may not require pilot action. The Alerts Window allows system alerts to be displayed simultaneously. The FMS Knob can be used to scroll through the alert messages. The Alerts Window is enabled/disabled by selecting the ALERTS Softkey.
Page 87: Marker Beacon Annunciations
Figure 2-36 Marker Beacon Annunciations TRAFFIC ANNUNCIATION The G950 System displays traffic symbolically on the PFD Inset Map, the Navigation Map Page (MFD), and various other MFD page maps. Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section and Appendix E for more details about the traffic displays.
Page 88: Terrain Annunciations
Altitude), the Selected Altitude changes to yellow text on a black background, flashes for five seconds, and an audio tone is generated. Within 1000 ft Within 200 ft Deviation of ±200 ft Figure 2-39 Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciations Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 89: Low Altitude Annunciation
• When the aircraft passes through 100 feet of the MDA/DH, the bug and text become white. • Once the aircraft reaches MDA/DH, the bug and text become yellow and the voice alert, “Minimums. Minimums”, is heard. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 90 Compensation Window on the MFD. There is only one compensation temperature for the system, therefore, changing the temperature will affect both the loaded approach altitudes and the minimums. Refer to the Flight Management section for information about applying temperature compensation to approach altitudes. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 91: Abnormal Operations
• Distances in the Bearing Information windows • GPS bearing pointers These items should be verified when operating in Dead Reckoning Mode as they become increasingly inaccurate over time. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 92: Heading Failure Modes
When the aircraft enters an unusual pitch attitude, red extreme pitch warning chevrons pointing toward the horizon are displayed on the Attitude Indicator, starting at 50˚ above and 30˚ below the horizon line. Nose High Nose Low Figure 2-45 Pitch Attitude Warnings Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 93 • Wind data • Selected Altitude – Flight Plan • Selected Heading readout • VNV Target Altitude – Messages • Selected Course readout – Procedures • Transponder Status Box 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
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Page 95: Section 3 Engine Indication System
When unsafe operating conditions occur, the corresponding readouts flash to indicate cautions and warnings. If sensory data to an instrument becomes invalid or unavailable, a red “X” is displayed across the instrument. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 96: Engine Display
Elevator Trim Bar Elevator trim is indicated with a pointer along a slide bar; takeoff trim position (ELEV) is indicated with a green bar and T/O label Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 97 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM Floatplane Option Figure 3-2 Engine Display Engine Start Normal Engine Off Figure 3-3 Interstage Turbine Temperature Gauge Status Annunciations Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 98: System Display
Elevator Trim Bar Elevator trim is indicated with a pointer along a slide bar; takeoff trim position (ELEV) is indicated with a green bar and T/O label Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 99 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM Floatplane Option Figure 3-4 System Display Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 100: Fuel Display
Fuel Pressure Displays current fuel pressure in psi (PRES PSI) Displays quantities of fuel in gallons in the left (L) and right (R) tanks Fuel Quantities (QTY L/R GAL) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 101 Elevator trim is indicated with a pointer along a slide bar; takeoff trim position (ELEV) is indicated with a green bar and T/O label Floatplane Option Figure 3-5 Fuel Display Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 102: Eis Display In Reversionary Mode
3.4 EIS DISPLAY IN REVERSIONARY MODE In reversionary mode, the remaining display is re-configured to present PFD symbology together with the EIS Display (refer to the System Overview for information about display Reversionary Mode). When the G950 ® displays enter reversionary mode, the EIS is separated into Engine, System, and Fuel displays. The displays are identical to the displays in normal mode.
Page 103: Eis Softkeys
Decreases displayed fuel remaining in 1-gal increments INC FUEL Increases displayed fuel remaining in 1-gal increments RST FUEL Resets displayed fuel remaining to 170-gal and fuel used to zero Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 104 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM lank Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 105: Section 4 Audio Panel And Cns
Mode S transponder. The System Overview Section provides a block diagram description of the Audio Panel and CNS system interconnection. CNS operation in the G950 is performed by the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): • Primary Flight Display (PFD) •...
Page 106: Pfd Controls And Frequency Display
AUDIO PANEL AND CNS PFD CONTROLS AND FREQUENCY DISPLAY Figure 4-1 PFD Controls, NAV/COM Frequency Tuning Boxes, and NRST Window Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 107 The small knob selects individual characters for the highlighted cursor location. Transponder Data Box – Indicates the selected transponder code, operating mode, reply, and ident status for the applicable transponder. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 108: Gma 347 Audio Panel Controls
Pressing the MKR/MUTE Key during play of a memory block stops play. PILOT Squelch – Turn to adjust Pilot’ s squelch. The Pilots volume knob must be pressed to allow manual squelch adjustment. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 109 COPILOT/PASS Volume – Turn to adjust Copilot/Passenger intercom volume or squelch. Pulling the right volume knob controls passenger volume, pushing in controls Copilot volume. COPILOT/PASS Squelch – Copilot and passenger share the squelch knob. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 110: Com Operation
During PA Mode, the COM MIC Annunciator is extinguished and the COM active frequency color NOTE: changes to white, indicating that neither COM transmitter is active. When turning on the G950 for use, the system remembers the last frequencies used and the active NOTE: COM transceiver state prior to shutdown.
Page 111: Com Transceiver Manual Tuning
Automatic Squelch On or Off Key to Transfer COM Frequencies Between Active and Standby Frequency Boxes Turn the COM Knob to Tune the Frequency in the Tuning Box Figure 4-5 COM Frequency Tuning Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 112: Quick-Tuning And Activating 121.500 Mhz
In the example shown, pressing the Audio Panel COM2 MIC Key activates the transceiver. Press for Two Seconds to Load 121.500 MHz Figure 4-7 Quickly Tuning 121.500 MHz Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 113: Auto-Tuning The Com Frequency
4) Press the Frequency Transfer Key to transfer the frequency to the COM Active Frequency Field. Select the NRST Softkey to Open the Nearest Airports Window Figure 4-8 Nearest Airports Window Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 114: Auto-Tuning From The Mfd
5) Press the ENT Key to load the COM frequency into the standby field of the selected COM radio. 6) Press the Frequency Transfer Key to transfer the frequency to the COM Active Frequency Field. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 115 Press ENT Key to load frequency into COM Standby Field. Cursor then advances to the next frequency. Select INFO Softkey for AIRPORT, RUNWAYS, and FREQUENCIES Windows Figure 4-11 WPT – Airport Information Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 116 NRST – Nearest Airports Pages on the MFD in a similar manner using the appropriate softkeys or MENU Key, the FMS Knob, and the ENT Key. Figure 4-12 NRST – Nearest Airspaces, NRST – Nearest Airports, and NRST – Nearest Frequencies Pages Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 117: Frequency Spacing
AUDIO PANEL AND CNS FREQUENCY SPACING The G950 COM radios can tune either 25-kHz spacing (118.000 to 136.975 MHz) or 8.33-kHz spacing (118.000 to 136.990 MHz) for 760-channel or 3040-channel configuration. When 8.33-kHz channel spacing is selected, all of the 25-kHz channel spacing frequencies are also available in the complete 3040-channel list.
Page 118: Automatic Squelch
Volume level indication remains for two seconds after the change. COM Volume Level Remains for Two Seconds Figure 4-16 COM Volume Level Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 119: Nav Operation
Figure 4-17 Selecting a NAV Radio for Navigation See the Flight Instruments Section for selecting the DME and Bearing Information windows and using VOR as the source for the bearing pointer. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 120: Nav Receiver Manual Tuning
Press the Frequency Transfer Key to Transfer NAV Frequencies Between Active and Standby Frequency Fields Turn the NAV Knob to Tune the Frequency in the Tuning Box Figure 4-19 NAV Frequency Tuning Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 121 When adjusting, the level is displayed in place of the standby frequencies. Volume level indication remains for two seconds after the change. NAV Volume Level Remains for Two Seconds Figure 4-22 NAV Volume Levels Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 122: Auto-Tuning A Nav Frequency From The Mfd
Key to Load a Highlighted Frequency into the NAV Standby Turn the FMS Frequency Box Knob to Scroll Through a List of Frequencies Figure 4-23 NAV Frequency Auto-Tuning from the MFD Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 123 6) Press the Frequency Transfer Key to transfer the frequency to the NAV Active Frequency Field. Nearest Airports Menu Nearest VOR Menu Nearest Frequencies Menu Nearest Airspaces Menu Figure 4-24 Nearest Pages Menus Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 124 Place the Cursor on to Place the Cursor on the VOR Identifier the VOR Frequency Figure 4-25 Loading the NAV Frequency from the NRST – Nearest VOR Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 125 MENU Key, the FMS Knob, and the ENT Key. Figure 4-26 NRST – Nearest Frequencies, WPT – VOR Information, WPT – Airport Information, and NRST – Nearest Airports Pages Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 126: Auto-Tuning Nav Frequencies On Approach Activation
NAV2 standby frequency field, the standby frequency is transferred to active. • If the current CDI navigation source is NAV1 or NAV2, the approach frequency is transferred to the standby frequency fields of the selected CDI NAV radio. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 127: Marker Beacon Receiver
(annunciator illuminated) is used to provide an earlier indication when nearing a marker during an approach. The LO SENS function (annunciator extinguished) results in a narrower marker dwell while over a station. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 128: Gtx 33 Mode S Transponder
Selecting the IDENT Softkey while in Mode or Code Selection initiates the ident function and reverts to the top-level softkeys. After 45 seconds of transponder control inactivity, the system reverts back to the top-level softkeys. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 129: Transponder Mode Selection
C, and Mode S all-call replies are inhibited. When Standby Mode has been selected on the ground, the transponder can be returned to Ground Mode by pressing the GND Softkey. Mode Figure 4-30 Ground Mode Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 130 Mode C altitude reporting is inhibited. In ON Mode, a green ON indication and transponder code appear in the mode field of the Transponder Data Box. ON Mode (No Altitude Reporting) Figure 4-32 ON Mode Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 131 When the transponder sends replies to interrogations, a white R indication appears momentarily in the reply status field of the Transponder Data Box. Reply to Interrogation Figure 4-34 Reply Indication Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 132: Entering A Transponder Code
Turn the Large Enter Two Code FMS Knob Digits at a Time to Move the Cursor to the Next Code Field Figure 4-36 Entering a Code with the FMS Knob Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 133: Ident Function
Even with the ADS-B TX enabled, transmission of extended squitters containing ADS-B out information will vary based on the current mode of the transponder. ADS-B Transmission Enabled Figure 4-39 ADS-B TX Enabled Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 134: Flight Id Reporting
AUDIO PANEL AND CNS FLIGHT ID REPORTING If the Flight ID is required but the system is not configured for it, contact a Garmin-authorized service NOTE: center for configuration. When the Flight ID must be entered before flight operation, the identifier is placed in the Timer/References Window on the PFD.
Page 135: Additional Audio Panel Functions
Speaker audio is muted when the PTT is pressed. Certain aural alerts and warnings (autopilot, traffic, altitude) are always heard on the speaker, even when the speaker is not selected. The speaker volume is adjustable within a nominal range. Contact a Garmin-authorized service center for volume adjustment.
Page 136: Intercom
The Audio Panel includes a four-position intercom system (ICS) and two stereo music inputs for the pilot, copilot and up to two passengers. The intercom provides Pilot and Copilot isolation from the passengers and aircraft radios. Figure 4-42 Intercom Controls Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 137 When both the PILOT and COPLT Annunciators are extinguished, everyone hears the selected radios, aural alerts, and is able to communicate with everyone else. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 138 Pilot Volume, On/Off, and Manual Squelch Copilot/Passenger Volume and Manual Squelch Figure 4-43 Intercom Volume and Squelch Controls Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 139: Passenger Address (Pa) System
Pressing the MKR/MUTE Key during play of a memory block stops play. If a COM input signal is detected during play of a recorded memory block, play is halted. Powering off the unit automatically clears all recorded blocks. Figure 4-45 Play Key Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 140: Split Com Operation
COM1 MIC Annunciator flashes when the pilot’ s microphone PTT is pressed. The COM2 MIC Annunciator flashes when the copilot’ s microphone PTT is pressed. COM1 Radio is Used by the Pilot COM2 Radio is Used by the Copilot Figure 4-46 Split COM Operation Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 141: Entertainment Inputs
Crew music muting is reset (enabled) during power up. PASSENGER MUSIC Passenger music (Music2) can be heard only by the passengers and is never muted. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 142: Multifunction Controls
The SPKR key turns the cabin speaker ON and OFF. Pressing and holding for 2 seconds selects PA mode. The SPKR key annunciator blinks when PA is active. Figure 4-49 Speaker Key Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 143: Audio Panel Preflight Procedure
6) Reset squelch to automatic, or adjust to the appropriate level manually. Once this procedure has been completed, the pilot and copilot can change settings, keeping in mind the notes above. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 144: Abnormal Operation
AUDIO PANEL AND CNS 4.7 ABNORMAL OPERATION Abnormal operation of the G950 includes equipment failures of the G950 components and failure of associated equipment, including switches and external devices. STUCK MICROPHONE If the push-to-talk (PTT) Key becomes stuck, the COM transmitter stops transmitting after 35 seconds of continuous operation.
Page 145: Section 5 Flight Management
Pilot’ s Guide explains flight management using the G950. The most prominent part of the G950 are the full color displays: one Primary Flight Display (PFD) and a Multi Function Display (MFD). The information to successfully navigate the aircraft using the GPS sensors is displayed on the PFD and the MFD.
Page 146: Navigation Status Box
Figure 5-2 GPS Navigation Information on the MFD Navigation Page NAVIGATION STATUS BOX The Navigation Status Box located at the top of the PFD contains two fields displaying the following information: PFD Navigation Status Box Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 147 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to display and scroll through the data options list. 5) Select the desired data. 6) Press the ENT Key. Pressing the DFLTS Softkey returns any field to its default setting. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 148: Using Map Displays
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 5.2 USING MAP DISPLAYS Map displays are used extensively in the G950 to provide situational awareness in flight. Most G950 maps can display the following information: • Airports, NAVAIDs, airspaces, airways, • Map Pointer information (distance and land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, bearing to pointer, location of pointer, borders, etc.) with names...
Page 149 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired orientation. 5) Press the ENT Key to select the new orientation. 6) Press the FMS Knob to return to the base page. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 150: Map Range
When the map range is decreased to a point that exceeds the capability of the G950 to accurately represent the map, a magnifying glass icon is shown to the left of the map range. To change the map range turn the Joystick counter-clockwise to decrease the range, or clockwise to increase the range.
Page 151 1) Press the MENU Key with the Navigation Map Page displayed. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option. 2) Press the ENT Key. The Map Setup Menu is displayed. 3) Select the ‘Map’ group. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 152: Map Panning
Map Pointer Information Pointer Figure 5-8 Navigation Map - Map Pointer Activated Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 153 When any map feature or object is selected on the map display, pertinent information is displayed. Information about Point of Interest Map Pointer on POI Figure 5-9 Navigation Map - Map Pointer on Point of Interest 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 154 2) Move the Joystick to move the Map Pointer around the map. 3) Press the Joystick to remove the Map Pointer and recenter the map on the aircraft’s current position. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 155 3) Press the GO BACK Softkey, the CLR Key, or the ENT Key to exit the Waypoint Information Page and return to the Navigation Map showing the selected waypoint. NAVAID Information GO BACK Softkey Figure 5-11 Navigation Map - Information Window - NAVAID 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 156 Information Page for the selected airspace. 4) Press the CLR or ENT Key to exit the Airspace Information Page. Airspace Information Figure 5-12 Navigation Map - Information Window - Airspace Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 157: Measuring Bearing And Distance
5) To exit the Measure Bearing/Distance option, press the Joystick; or select ‘Stop Measuring’ from the Page Menu and press the ENT Key. Measurement Information Pointer Lat/Long Measurement Line Figure 5-13 Navigation Map - Measuring Bearing and Distance 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 158: Topography
3) Select the ‘Map’ group. 4) Press the ENT Key. 5) Highlight the ‘TOPO DATA’ field. 6) Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 7) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 159 6) To change the TOPO range setting, turn the small FMS Knob to display the range list. 7) Select the desired range using the small FMS Knob. 8) Press the ENT Key. 9) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 160 5) Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 6) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. TOPO SCALE On/Off Figure 5-17 Navigation Map Setup Menu - TOPO SCALE Setup Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 161: Map Symbols
LARGE CITY (> 200,000) 1500 MEDIUM CITY (> 50,000) SMALL CITY (> 5,000) States and Provinces (STATE/PROV) 1500 Rivers and Lakes (RIVER/LAKE) USER WAYPOINT Table 5-1 Land Symbol Information 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 162 Class C Airspace/TCA (CLASS C/TCA) Class D Airspace (CLASS D) Restricted Area (RESTRICTED) Military Operations Area [MOA(MILITARY)] Other/Air Defense Interdiction Zone (OTHER/ADIZ) Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) 2000 Table 5-2 Aviation Symbol Information Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 163 4) Press the ENT Key. The cursor flashes on the first field. 5) Select the desired land option. 6) Select the desired text size. 7) Press the ENT Key to accept the selected size. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 164 PFD Inset Map two range levels smaller than the range selected in the Map Setup pages (e.g., a setting of 100 nm removes the item at ranges above 100 nm on MFD navigation maps, while the PFD Inset Map removes the same item at 50 nm). Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 165 Decluttering the PFD Inset Map: 1) Press the INSET Softkey. 2) Press the DCLTR Softkey. The current declutter level is shown. With each selection, another level of map information is removed. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 166 Intersections (does not declutter if used to define airway) Class B Airspaces/TMA Class C Airspaces/TCA Class D Airspaces Other Airspaces/ADIZ Obstacles Cities Roads Railroads State/Province Boundaries Table 5-3 Navigation Map Items Decluttered for each Detail Level Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 167: Airways
When airways are selected for display on the map, the airway waypoints (VORs, NDBs and Intersections) are also displayed. Low Altitude Airway (Victor Airway) High Altitude Airway (Jet Route) Figure 5-22 Airways on MFD Navigation Page 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 168 6) To change the range setting, turn the small FMS Knob to display the range list. 7) Select the desired range using the small FMS Knob. 8) Press the ENT Key. 9) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 169: Track Vector
6) Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. Press the ENT Key to accept the selected option. The flashing cursor highlights the look ahead time field. Use the FMS Knob to select the desired time. Press the ENT Key. 7) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 170: Wind Vector
3) Select the ‘Map’ group. 4) Press the ENT Key. 5) Highlight the ‘WIND VECTOR’ field. 6) Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 7) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 171: Nav Range Ring
7) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. The Nav Range Ring is referenced to either magnetic or true north, based on the selection on the AUX NOTE: - System Setup Page. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 172: Fuel Range Ring
8) To change the reserve fuel time, enter a time (00:00 to 23:59; hours:minutes). The default setting is 00:45 minutes. 9) Press the ENT Key. 10) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 173: Field Of View (Svt)
4) Press the ENT Key. 5) Highlight the ‘FIELD OF VIEW’ field. 6) Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 7) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 174: Selected Altitude Intercept Arc
4) Press the ENT Key. 5) Highlight the ‘SEL ALT ARC’ field. 6) Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 7) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 175: Waypoints
Waypoints can be selected by entering the ICAO identifier, entering the name of the facility, or by entering the city name. See the System Overview section for detailed instructions on entering data in the G950. As a waypoint identifier, facility name, or location is entered, the G950’ s Spell’N’Find™ feature scrolls through the database, displaying those waypoints matching the characters which have been entered to that point.
Page 176: Airports
Page displays airport information in three boxes labeled ‘AIRPORT’, ‘RUNWAYS’, and ‘FREQUENCIES’. For airports with multiple runways, information for each runway is available. This information is viewed on the Airport Information Page by pressing the INFO softkey until INFO-1 is displayed. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 177 • Runway lighting type: No Lights, Part Time, Full Time, Unknown, or PCL Freq (for pilot-controlled lighting) • COM Availability: TX (transmit only), RX (receive only), PT (part time), i (additional information available) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 178 Transportation Type Available Procedures High/Med/Low Clicks/Second • Approach: Approach Facility • Charts: Low Altitude Chart • FBO: Type, Frequencies, Name, Frequency, Frequency Number Services, Fees, Fuel, Credit Parameter Cards, Phone/Fax Numbers Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 179 Hazard Avoidance section for details about weather. The G950 provides a NRST Softkey on the PFD, which gives the pilot quick access to nearest airport information (very useful if an immediate need to land is required). The Nearest Airports Window displays a list of the 25 nearest airports (three entries can be displayed at one time).
Page 180 If there are no items for display in a boxed area, text indicating that fact is displayed. The currently selected airport remains in the list until it is unselected. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 181 4) Turn the FMS Knob to highlight the desired airport. (Pressing the ENT Key also moves to the next airport) 5) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 182 5) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Nearest Airport Criteria - Type of Runway Surface - Minimum Runway Length Figure 5-38 System Setup Page - Nearest Airport Selection Criteria Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 183: Intersections
2) Press the ENT Key or turn either FMS Knob to select an identifier in the Nearest Intersection Box. 3) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 184 - Identifier/Symbol - Bearing/Distance to intersection from aircraft position Intersection Lat/Long Reference VOR Info - Identifier/Type (symbol) - VOR Frequency - Bearing/Distance to VOR Figure 5-40 Nearest Intersections Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 185: Ndbs
2) Press the ENT Key or turn either FMS Knob to select an identifier in the Nearest NDB Box. 3) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 186 Navigation Map Showing Selected NDB Nearest NDB NDB Identifier/Symbol - Bearing/Distance to NDB from aircraft position NDB Information - Facility Name/City - Type - Lat/Long NDB Frequency Figure 5-42 Nearest NDB Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 187: Vors
1) With the VOR Information Page displayed, enter an identifier, the name of the VOR, or the city in which it’s located in the VOR Box. 2) Press the ENT Key. 3) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Or : 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 188 Navigation Map Showing Nearest VOR VOR Identifier/Symbol - Bearing/Distance to VOR from aircraft position VOR Information - Facility Name/City - Class/Magnetic Variation - Lat/Long VOR Frequency Figure 5-44 Nearest VOR Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 189: User Waypoints
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT USER WAYPOINTS The G950 can create and store up to 1,000 user-defined waypoints. User waypoints can be created from any map page (except PFD Inset Map, AUX-Trip Planning Page, or Procedure Pages) by selecting a position on the map using the Joystick, or from the User Waypoint Information Page by referencing a bearing/distance from an existing waypoint, bearings from two existing waypoints, or latitude and longitude.
Page 190 Select “LAT/LON” using the small FMS Knob, press the ENT Key, and enter the latitude and longitude into the INFORMATION window using the FMS Knobs. 5) Press the ENT Key to accept the new waypoint. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 191 1) Press the Joystick to activate the panning function and pan to the map location of the desired user waypoint. 2) Press the ENT Key. The User Waypoint Information Page is displayed with the captured position. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 192 3) Turn the small FMS Knob to make any changes. 4) Press the ENT Key to accept the changes. 5) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 193 3) Select ‘NORMAL’ or ‘TEMPORARY’ as desired, and press the ENT Key 4) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor and return to the User Waypoint Information Page. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 194 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Select ‘Delete All User Waypoints’. 4) Press the ENT Key twice to confirm the selection. 5) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 195: Airspaces
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 5.4 AIRSPACES The G950 can display the following types of airspaces: Class B/TMA, Class C/TCA, Class D, Restricted, MOA (Military), Other Airspace, Air Defense Interdiction Zone (ADIZ), and Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR). Class D Airspace MOA (Military) Class B Airspace...
Page 196 5) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Airspace Alerts Box - Airspace Altitude Buffer - Alert On/Off (Default Settings Shown) DFLTS Softkey Figure 5-49 System Setup Page - Airspace Alerts Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 197 ENT Key. The cursor is placed in the ‘AIRSPACE ALERTS’ Box. 3) Select the desired airspace. 4) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 198 Special use airspace is near and ahead of the aircraft position. ahead. ARSPC NEAR – Airspace near – Special use airspace is within 2 nm of the aircraft position. less than 2 nm. Table 5-6 PFD Airspace Alert Messages Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 199: Direct-To-Navigation
Once a direct-to is activated, the G950 establishes a point-to-point course line from the present position to the selected direct-to destination.
Page 200 2) Select the desired waypoint. 3) Press the Direct-to Key. 4) Press the ENT Key. The cursor is now displayed on ‘ACTIVATE?’. 5) Press the ENT Key again to activate the direct-to. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 201 3) If the pointer is placed on an existing airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint, the waypoint name is highlighted. 4) Press the Direct-to Key to display the Direct-to Window with the selected point entered as the direct-to destination. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 202 1) Press the Direct-to Key to display the Direct-to Window. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) With ‘Cancel Direct-To NAV’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. If a flight plan is still active, the G950 resumes navigating the flight plan along the closest leg.
Page 203 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) With ‘Clear Vertical Constraints’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Page Menu - Clear Vertical Navigation Constraints Figure 5-55 Direct-to Window - Clearing Vertical Constraints 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 204: Flight Planning
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 5.6 FLIGHT PLANNING Flight planning on the G950 consists of building a flight plan by entering waypoints one at a time, adding waypoints along airways, and inserting departures, airways, arrivals, or approaches as needed. The G950 allows flight planning information to be entered from either the MFD or PFD. The flight plan is displayed on maps using different line widths, colors, and types, based on the type of leg and the segment of the flight plan currently being flown (departure, enroute, arrival, approach, or missed approach).
Page 205: Flight Plan Creation
- Active Vertical WPT Alt/ID - Vertical Speed Target - Flight Path Angle - Vertical Speed Target - Time to Top of Descent - Vertical Deviation Figure 5-56 Active Flight Plan Page 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 206 The active flight plan is listed on the active Flight Plan Page on the MFD, and in the Active Flight Plan Window on the PFD. It is the flight plan to which the G950 is currently providing guidance, and is shown on the navigation maps.
Page 207 6) Repeat step numbers 4 and 5 to enter each additional flight plan waypoint. 7) When all waypoints have been entered, press the FMS Knob to return to the Flight Plan Catalog Page. The new flight plan is now in the list. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 208 9) Press the ENT Key again to confirm the import. Import/Export Softkeys List of Flight Plans to Import & Import Successful Details for the Selected File Figure 5-59 Flight Plan Import Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 209 The exported flight plan will not contain any procedures or airways. NOTE: Import/Export Softkeys Stored Flight Plan to be Exported & Export Successful Exported Flight Plan Name Figure 5-60 Flight Plan Export 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 210: Adding Waypoints To An Existing Flight Plan
- Desired Track to Waypoint - Distance to Waypoint - Waypoint Altitude Constraint Softkeys Figure 5-61 Stored Flight Plan Page Flight Plan Full Message Figure 5-62 Active Flight Plan Page - FPL Full Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 211 5) Enter the identifier, facility, or city name of the departure waypoint or select a waypoint from the submenu of waypoints and press the ENT Key. The active flight plan is modified as each waypoint is entered. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 212: Adding Airways To A Flight Plan
The G950 also anticipates the desired airway and exit point based on loaded flight plan waypoints. Airway Entry Waypoint...
Page 213 7) Press the ENT Key. The system returns to editing the flight plan with the new airway inserted. Airway Entry Waypoint Selected Airway Selected Exit Point Airway Exit Points Available Preview of Selected Airway Figure 5-65 Select Airway Page - Selecting Exit Point 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 214 The system only allows correct airway sequences to be inserted. If the pilot subsequently inverts the flight plan, the system inverts the airway waypoint sequence and removes the airway header. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 215: Adding Procedures To A Stored Flight Plan
ADDING PROCEDURES TO A STORED FLIGHT PLAN The G950 allows the pilot to insert pre-defined instrument procedures from the navigation database into a flight plan. The procedures are designed to facilitate routing of traffic leaving an airport (departure), arriving at an airport (arrival), and landing at an airport (approach).
Page 216 5) Select a transition for the selected departure. Press the ENT Key. 6) Select a runway served by the selected departure, if required. Press the ENT Key. 7) Press the ENT Key to load the selected departure procedure. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 217 Figure 5-69 Departure Loading Page - Selecting Transition Inserted Departure Header - Departure Identifier: [departure airport]-[departure runway]. [departure transition]. [departure end point] (e.g., KMKC-ALL.WLDCT2.SLN) Figure 5-70 Stored Flight Plan Page - Departure Inserted 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 218 5) Select a transition for the selected arrival. Press the ENT Key. 6) Select a runway served by the selected arrival, if required. Press the ENT Key. 7) Press the ENT Key to load the selected arrival procedure. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 219 Figure 5-72 Arrival Loading Page - Selecting the Transition Inserted Arrival Header - Arrival Identifier: [arrival airport]-[arrival transition]. [arrival].[arrival runway] (e.g., KCOS-TBE.DBRY1.ALL) Figure 5-73 Stored Flight Plan Page - Arrival Inserted 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 220 The airport and approach are selected. 5) Select a transition for the selected approach. Press the ENT Key. 6) Press the ENT Key to load the selected approach procedure. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 221 Figure 5-75 Approach Loading Page - Selecting the Transition Inserted Approach Header - Approach Identifier: [approach airport].[runway and approach type] (e.g., KCOS-RNAV 35R LPV) Figure 5-76 Stored Flight Plan Page - Approach Inserted 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 222: Flight Plan Storage
FLIGHT PLAN STORAGE The G950 can store up to 99 flight plans, numbered 1 through 99. The active flight plan is erased when the G950 is powered off or when another flight plan is activated. Details about each stored flight plan can be viewed on the Flight Plan Catalog Page and on the Stored Flight Plan Page.
Page 223 COPY A FLIGHT PLAN The G950 allows copying a flight plan into a new flight plan memory slot, allowing editing, etc., without affecting the original flight plan. This can be used to duplicate an existing stored flight plan for use in creating a modified version of the original stored flight plan.
Page 224: Flight Plan Editing
The active flight plan or any stored flight plan can be edited. The edits made to the active flight plan affect navigation as soon as they are entered. DELETING THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN The G950 allows deletion of an active flight plan. Deleting the active flight plan suspends navigation by the G950. Deleting the active flight plan: 1) Press the FPL Key to display the Active Flight Plan Page (MFD) or the Active Flight Plan Window (PFD).
Page 225 2) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise one click to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page. 3) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor and turn the FMS Knob to highlight the flight plan to be edited. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 226 2) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise one click to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page. 3) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor and turn the FMS Knob to highlight the flight plan to be edited. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 227: Along Track Offsets
Multiple offset waypoints are allowed. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 228 4) Enter a positive or negative offset distance in the range of +/- 1 to 999 nm (limited by leg distances). 5) Press the ENT Key to create the offset waypoint. 6) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 229: Parallel Track
4) Turn the small FMS Knob to enter a distance from 1-99 nm and press the ENT Key. ‘ACTIVATE PARALLEL TRACK’ is highlighted. 5) Press the ENT Key to activate parallel track. Press the FMS Knob or the CLR Key to cancel the parallel track activation. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 230 Attempting to activate parallel track with these conditions results in the message ‘Parallel Track Unavailable Invalid Route Geometry’. If an approach leg is active the status Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 231 2) Press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Parallel Track’, and press the ENT Key. The Parallel Track Window is displayed with ‘CANCEL PARALLEL TRACK?’ highlighted. 3) Press the ENT Key. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 232: Activating A Flight Plan Leg
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT ACTIVATING A FLIGHT PLAN LEG The G950 allows selection of a highlighted leg as the “active leg” (the flight plan leg which is currently used for navigation guidance). Activating a flight plan leg: 1) Press the FPL Key to display the Active Flight Plan Page (MFD) or the Active Flight Plan Window (PFD) 2) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor (not required on the PFD) and turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the destination waypoint for the desired leg.
Page 233: Inverting A Flight Plan
5) Select ‘OK’. 6) Press the ENT Key to invert and activate the stored flight plan. To cancel, press the CLR Key, or highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 234: Flight Plan Views
3) Press the WIDE Softkey to display the wide view, or press the NARROW Softkey to display the narrow view. 4) Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top level active flight plan softkeys. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 235 Figure 5-87 Active Flight Plan - Wide vs. Narrow View COLLAPSING AIRWAYS The G950 allows airways on the active flight plan to be collapsed or expanded from the Active Flight Plan Page/Window. When airways have been collapsed, it is indicated on the airway heading.
Page 236: Closest Point Of Fpl
3) Enter the identifier of the reference waypoint and press the ENT Key. The G950 displays the bearing (BRG) and distance (DIS) to the closest point along the flight plan to the selected reference waypoint and creates a user waypoint at this location.
Page 237 (RIGHT or LEFT) Map of Hold Location Expect Further Clearance Time Load Hold in Active Flight Plan Figure 5-89 Creating a User Defined Holding Pattern at an Active Flight Plan Waypoint 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 238 4) Select ‘OK’ and press the ENT Key. The holding pattern is removed from the active flight plan. Select ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key to cancel the removal of the holding pattern. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 239 (Time in nm or Distance in minutes) Turn Direction (RIGHT or LEFT) Map of Hold Location Expect Further Clearance Time Activate Hold Figure 5-90 Creating a User Defined Holding Pattern at the Aircraft Present Position 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 240 Expect Further Clearance Time Load Hold and Activate Direct To Hold At Direct To Waypoint Selection Figure 5-91 Creating a User Defined Holding Pattern at a Direct To Waypoint Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 241: Vertical Navigation
CD, CF, CI, CR, DF, FC, FD, PI, RF, and TF. Altitude constraints are not retained in stored flight plans. The G950 system Vertical Navigation (VNV) feature provides vertical profile guidance during the enroute and teminal phases of flight. Guidance based on specified altitudes at waypoints in the active flight plan or to a direct-to waypoint is provided.
Page 242 Vertical guidance in reversionary mode can only be enabled for a direct-to waypoint. The G950 allows a vertical navigation direct-to to any waypoint in the active flight plan with an altitude constraint “designated” for vertical guidance. Pressing the VNV Direct-to Softkey on the Active Flight Plan Page allows the flight plan to be flown, while vertical guidance based on the altitude constraint at the VNV direct-to waypoint is provided.
Page 243: Altitude Constraints
4) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. ALTITUDE CONSTRAINTS The G950 system can use altitude constraints associated with lateral waypoints to give guidance for vertical navigation. These altitudes are, depending on the specific instance, manually entered or retrieved from the published altitudes in the navigation database.
Page 244 2) Press the FMS Knob, and turn to highlight the desired waypoint altitude. 3) Press the ENT Key. The altitude is now shown in cyan, indicating it is usable for vertical guidance. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 245 G950 displays the altitude restriction from the database provided no predicted altitude can be provided. The G950 also provides a way to reinstate a published altitude constraint that has been edited. Deleting an altitude constraint provided by the navigation database: 1) Press the FPL Key to display the Active Flight Plan Page on the MFD.
Page 246 4) Select ‘EDIT’ and press the ENT Key. 5) Edit the value using the FMS Knobs, and press the ENT Key. 6) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 247: Procedures
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 5.8 PROCEDURES The G950 can access the whole range of instrument procedures available. Departures (DPs), arrivals (STARs), and non-precision and precision approaches (APPRs) are stored within the database and can be loaded using the Procedures (PROC) Key. The selected procedure for the departure or arrival airport is added to the active flight plan. No waypoints are required to be in the active flight plan to load procedures;...
Page 248: Departures
6) Select a transition (if required) and press the ENT Key. ‘LOAD?’ is highlighted. 7) Press the ENT Key to load the departure procedure. Available Procedure Actions Departure Airport Loaded Procedures Departure Preview Departure Choices Figure 5-96 Departure Selection Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 249 6) Turn the small FMS Knob to view the available transitions. Press the ENT Key to select the transition. The cursor moves to the Sequence box. The departure is previewed on the map. 7) Press the INFO-1 Softkey or the INFO-2 Softkey to return to the Airport Information Page. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 250 4) Press the ENT Key. A confirmation window is displayed listing the departure procedure. 5) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the removal request, highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 251: Arrivals
7) Select a runway (if required) and press the ENT Key. ‘LOAD?’ is highlighted. 8) Press the ENT Key to load the arrival procedure. Destination Airport Available Procedure Actions Loaded Procedures Arrival Preview Arrival Choices Figure 5-98 Arrival Selection 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 252 6) Turn the small FMS Knob to view the available runways. Press the ENT Key to select the runway. The cursor moves to the Sequence box. The arrival is previewed on the map. 7) Press the INFO Softkey to return to the Airport Information Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 253 3) Press the ENT Key. A confirmation window is displayed listing the arrival procedure. 4) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the removal request, highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 254: Approaches
NAV receiver on the CDI. The G950 SBAS GPS allows for flying LNAV, LNAV+V, LNAV/VNAV, LP, LP+V and LPV approach service levels according to the published chart. The ‘+V’ designation adds advisory vertical guidance for assistance in maintaining a constant vertical glidepath similar to an ILS glideslope on approach.
Page 255 If ‘TEMP COMP’ was selected, the cursor moves to the temperature field. Turn the small FMS Knob to select the temperature, and press the ENT Key. Or : 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 256 Destination Airport Loaded Procedures Approach Preview Approach Choices Figure 5-100 Approach Selection Selected Approach Loaded Approach Procedure Loading Page Selection Softkeys LOAD or ACTIVATE? Annunciation Figure 5-101 Approach Loading Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 257 If ‘TEMP COMP’ was selected, the cursor moves to the temperature field. Turn the small FMS Knob to select the temperature, and press the ENT Key. Or : 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 258 4) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the removal, highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. 5) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Or : Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 259 ’. Again, if the aircraft altitude is lower than the prescribed altitude, a direct-to is established on a Course to Altitude leg when the missed approach procedure is activated. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 260 6) Press the ENT Key. The compensated altitudes for the approach are shown in the flight plan. Selected Temperature FAF Altitude Temperature Compensation Compensated Selected Altitude Figure 5-103 Temperature Compensation Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 261 5) Press the ENT Key. The temperature compensated altitude at the FAF is cancelled. Activating/cancelling temperature compensation for the loaded approach altitudes does not select/ NOTE: deselect temperature compensated minimums (MDA/DH), nor does selecting/deselecting temperature compensated minimums activate/cancel temperature compensated approach altitudes. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 262: Trip Planning
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 5.9 TRIP PLANNING The G950 allows the pilot to view trip planning information, fuel information, and other information for a specified flight plan or flight plan leg based on automatic data, or based on manually entered data. Weight planning is also available, based on fuel data and the active flight plan (to estimate remaining fuel).
Page 263 • Enroute safe altitude (ESA) - The ESA is shown as nnnnnFT • Destination sunrise and sunset times (SUNRISE, SUNSET) - These times are shown as hours:minutes and are the local time at the destination. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 264 Figure 5-107 Trip Planning Page - Flight Plan Mode Selected Flight Plan Selected Leg(s) Not Available Not Available Selected Starting and Ending Waypoints Figure 5-108 Trip Planning Page - Waypoint Mode Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 265 2) Turn the FMS Knobs to move the cursor onto the DEP TIME field and enter the desired value. Press the ENT Key. The statistics are calculated using the new value and the cursor moves to the next entry field. Repeat until all desired values have been entered. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 266: Raim Prediction
3) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the Waypoint Information Window. (Turning it clockwise displays a blank Waypoint Information Window, turning it counter-clockwise displays the Waypoint Information Window with a waypoint selection submenu allowing selection of active flight plan, nearest, recent, user, or airway waypoints) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 267 • ‘RAIM NOT AVAILABLE’ - RAIM is predicted to be unavailable. The Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) provides increased navigation accuracy when available. SBAS can be enabled or disabled manually on the GPS Status Page. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 268 3) Press the FMS Knob, and turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘EGNOS’, ‘MSAS’ or ‘WAAS’. 4) Press the ENT Key to disable SBAS. Press the ENT Key again to enable SBAS. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 269 SBAS Status SBAS SELECTION Box - EGNOS Enable/Disable - MSAS Enable/Disable - WAAS Enable/Disable RAIM Softkey (displays RAIM PREDICTION) SBAS Softkey (displays SBAS Selection) Figure 5-111 SBAS Display - Active 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 270: Navigating A Flight Plan
The following discussion is an example of navigating a flight plan with the SBAS capable GPS system while the G950 provides vertical guidance through descents. A lateral flight plan (LNAV) would be navigated in much the same way, but would not include vertical guidance when the final approach course is active.
Page 271 3) ATC now assigns routing to join V4. A heading of 290º is assigned to intercept V4. The aircraft turns to heading 290° as seen in Figure 5-113. Figure 5-113 Assigned Heading of 290º 4) Enter V4 into the flight plan. a) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 272 Turn the small FMS Knob to display the Waypoint Information Window. Enter the desired entry point for V4, Topeka VOR (TOP), as shown in Figure 5-115. Figure 5-115 Entering V4 Entry Point Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 273 Press the LD AIRWY Softkey to display the list of available airways for TOP as seen in Figure 5-117. Figure 5-117 List of Available Airways for TOP g) Turn either FMS Knob to highlight V4 in the list as seen in Figure 5-117. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 274 Press the ENT Key. The selected airway and exit are displayed, and the prompt “LOAD?” highlighted as in Figure 5-119. Figure 5-119 Ready to Load V4 k) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 275 Press the ACT LEG Softkey. The confirmation window is now displayed as in Figure 5-121. Note the TOP to SLN leg is actually part of V4. Figure 5-121 Comfirm Active Leg 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 276 6) The aircraft continues on heading 290º. When crosstrack distance is less than 2.0 nm, the XTK disappears from the HSI and the CDI is positioned on the last dot indicating a 2.0 nm distance from the centerline of the next course. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 277 8) At SLN, Victor Airway 244 (V244) is intercepted. Turn prompts are displayed in the PFD Navigation Status Box as seen in Figure 5-124. Figure 5-124 Turn to Intercept V244 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 278 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 9) As seen in Figure 5-125, V244 is now the active flight plan leg. Figure 5-125 V244 Now Active Leg Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 279 Turn the large FMS Knob to select OPSHN in the flight plan list. c) Press the Direct-to ( ) Key. The Direct-to Window is now displayed as shown in Figure 5-127. Figure 5-127 Direct To OPSHN 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 280 Enter the offset, or distance from the waypoint at which to reach the selected altitude. In this case, three miles prior to OPSHN is entered. In other words, the G950 gives vertical guidance so the aircraft arrives at an altitude of 10,000 feet three miles prior to OPSHN.
Page 281 12) The aircraft is proceeding to OPSHN. The expected approach is the RNAV LPV approach to runway 35R, so it is selected. a) Press the PROC Key to display the Procedures Window. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 282 Press the ENT Key. A list of available approaches for the destination airport is displayed as in Figure 5-132. Figure 5-132 List of Available Approaches d) Turn either FMS Knob to select the LPV approach for 35R as shown in Figure 5-132. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 283 To set ‘MINIMUMS’, turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘BARO’, and press the ENT Key. Turn the small FMS Knob to select the altitude, and press the ENT Key. Or : To skip setting minimums, press the ENT Key. Figure 5-134 Barometric Minimums Set 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 284 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT i) With ‘LOAD?’ highlighted, again press the ENT Key. The selected approach is added to the flight plan as seen in Figure 5-135. Figure 5-135 Loaded Approach Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 285 Vertical guidance from the FAF and on to the Missed Approach Point (MAP) is given using the SBAS GPS altitude source, therefore, the displayed altitude values are for reference only. Figure 5-136 Vertical Guidance is Active to the FAF 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 286 TOD that results in a -3.0 degree FPA descent to an altitude of 10,000 feet upon reaching the offset waypoint. Figure 5-137 Adjusting the Descent c) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 287 Figure 5-138 Approaching Top of Descent (TOD) Target Altitude Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) Required Vertical Speed Indicator (RVSI) Figure 5-139 VDI & RVSI Upon Reaching Top of Descent (TOD) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 288 17) When the aircraft is one minute from the bottom of descent (BOD) it is annunciated as shown in Figure 5-141. Upon reaching the offset waypoint for OPSHN, the aircraft is at 10,000 feet. Figure 5-141 Approaching Bottom of Descent (BOD) at OPSHN Offset Waypoint Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 289 PFD as seen in Figure 5-142. Initiate the turn and maneuver the aircraft on a track through the turn radius to intercept the magenta line for the OPSHN to FSHER leg and center the CDI. Figure 5-142 Turn to intercept OPSHN to FSHER Leg 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 290 A descent to HABUK is in the next leg. Note the TOD point on the map. Annunciations for the upcoming turn and descent, as well as the VDI and RVSI, appear on the PFD as the flight progresses. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 291 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT Figure 5-144 Approaching PYNON 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 292 Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘ACTIVATE APPROACH’ as shown in Figure 5-146. c) Press the ENT Key to activate the approach. Figure 5-146 Manually Activate Approach Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 293 22) The IAF is the next waypoint. At the TOD, establish a descent vertical speed as previously discussed in Step 16. The aircraft altitude is 9,000 feet upon reaching HABUK. Figure 5-147 Descending Turn to the Initial Approach Fix (IAF) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 294 “AT” 7,800 feet at the FAF. Note the altitude restriction lines over and under (At) the altitude in the ‘ALT’ field in Figure 5-148. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 295 ’. Again, if the aircraft altitude is lower than the prescribed altitude, a direct-to is established on a Course to Altitude leg when the missed approach procedure is activated. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 296 A direct-to is initiated to MOGAL, which is the Missed Approach Hold Point (MAHP) as seen in Figure 5-150. The aircraft is climbing to 10,000 feet. The CDI flight phase now changes from LPV to MAPR as seen on the HSI. Figure 5-150 Missed Approach Active Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 297 MAHP (MOGAL) as shown in Figure 5-151. Figure 5-151 Establishing the Holding Pattern 27) The aircraft maintains 10,000 feet while following the magenta line through the hold as in Figure 5-152. Figure 5-152 Hold Established 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 298: Abnormal Operation
GPS. While in Enroute or Oceanic phase of flight, if the G950 detects an invalid GPS solution or is unable to calculate a GPS position, the system automatically reverts to Dead Reckoning (DR) Mode. In DR Mode, the G950 uses its last-known position combined with continuously updated airspeed and heading data (when available) to calculate and display the aircraft’...
Page 299 The Inset Map is removed from the PFD any time aircraft pitch is greater than +30° or less than –20°, NOTE: or when a 65° bank angle is reached. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 300 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT lank Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 301: Section 6 Hazard Avoidance
HAZARD AVOIDANCE SECTION 6 HAZARD AVOIDANCE Hazard avoidance features available for the G950 are designed to aid situational awareness and provide advisory information with regard to potential hazards to flight safety associated with weather, terrain, and air traffic. Weather • GWX 68/70 Airborne Color Weather Radar (Optional) •...
Page 302: Airborne Color Weather Radar
6.1 AIRBORNE COLOR WEATHER RADAR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The optional Garmin GWX 68 Airborne Color Weather Radar is a four-color digital pulsed radar with 6.5 kilowatts of output power. The optional Garmin GWX 70 Airborne Color Weather Radar is a solid-state pulsed radar with forty watts of output power.
Page 303 Both systems use colors to identify the different echo intensities, but the colors are not interchangeable. Airborne color radar values used by Garmin Airborne Color Weather Radar should not be confused with NEXRAD radar values. ANTENNA BEAM ILLUMINATION The radar beam is much like the beam of a spotlight.
Page 304 Additionally, a cloud that contains only small raindrops, such as fog or drizzle, does not reflect enough radar energy to produce a measurable target return. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 305 A large incident angle gives the radar system a smaller detectable range and lower display intensity due to minimized reflection of the radar energy. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 306: Safe Operating Distance
9.16 feet from the 10-inch antenna. All personnel must remain outside of this zone. With a scanning or rotating beam, the averaged power density at the MPEL boundary is significantly reduced. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 307: Basic Antenna Tilt Setup
This places the bottom of the radar beam parallel with the ground. Return the antenna tilt to the previous setting after a few sweeps. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 308: Weather Mapping And Interpretation
32 dBZ to < 41 dBZ 0.1 - 0.5 41 dBZ to < 50 dBZ 0.5 - 2 Magenta 50 dBZ and greater > 2 Table 6-1 Precipitation Intensity Levels Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 309 That can help prevent getting trapped in a blind alley or an area that is closed at one end by convective weather. Figure 6-8 The Blind Alley - Horizontal Scan Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 310 Some hail shafts are extremely narrow (100 yards Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 311 Standby mode until both displays are restored. In Reversionary mode, the weather radar system cannot be controlled. Antenna Radar Mode Stabilization Status Scan Line Figure 6-10 Horizontal Scan Display Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 312 Line. Press the ENT Key. 2) Press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the small FMS Knob to place the Bearing Line on the desired storm cell or other area to be vertically scanned. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 313 8) To select a new area to be vertically scanned, press the HORIZON Softkey to return to the Horizontal Scan view and repeat the previous steps. The Joystick can also be used to adjust bearing from left to right. Figure 6-13 Vertical Scan Display Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 314 2) Turn the small FMS Knob to adjust the antenna tilt angle. The selected tilt angle is implemented when Horizontal Scan is again selected. The Joystick can also be used to adjust tilt. Tilt Line Scan Line Figure 6-14 Adjusting Tilt on Vertical Scan Display Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 315 BEARING field. If the Bearing Line is not displayed, press the MENU Key and turn the large FMS Knob to select Show Bearing Line. 2) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 316 When the stabilization is disabled, corrections are no longer made for pitch and roll, and the radar tilt angle is kept constant with respect to the aircraft reference system. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 317 Areas of attenuated Potentially stronger than displayed. signal are shaded ® ® Horizontal Scan Without WATCH Horizontal Scan With WATCH ® Figure 6-18 Horizontal Scan Without and With WATCH Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 318: Ground Mapping And Interpretation
The displayed intensity of ground target returns are defined in Table 6-5. Use of the GAIN and TILT controls help improve contrast so that specific ground targets can be recognized more easily. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 319: Weather Radar Overlay On The Navigation Map Page
If the radar is operating in vertical scan mode while the overlay is enabled, the system indicates ‘N/A’ in the information box to indicate the airborne weather radar overlay is not available until the horizontal scan mode is selected on the Weather Radar Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 320 When the radar range is adjusted on the Navigation Map Page, system synchronizes the same range to the Weather Radar Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 321: System Status
† Annunciations in this column appear in white text in the Weather Radar Mode box on the Navigation Map Page. * See Table 6-5 for additional failure annunciations Table 6-3 Radar Modes on the Weather Radar Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 322 The system is not receiving valid data from the radar unit. The system RADAR FAIL should be serviced. Table 6-5 Abnormal Radar Status Annunciations on the Weather Radar Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 323: Stormscope Lightning
5) When an item is highlighted, turn the small FMS Knob to select the option. 6) Press the ENT Key. 7) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page (Figure 6-24). Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 324 • STRMSCP SMBL – Selects the range at which Stormscope data displays. Stormscope data is removed when a map range greater than the STRMSCP SMBL value is selected. Figure 6-22 Page Menu Figure 6-23 Map Setup Menu Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 325 6) Turn the small FMS Knob to change between ‘CELL’ and ‘STRIKE’ options. When an item is selected, press the ENT Key. 7) Press the FMS knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. Lightning Strikes Stormscope Enabled Figure 6-24 Navigation Map Page with Stormscope Lightning Data Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 326 8) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. To change the display range on the Navigation Map Page, turn the Joystick clockwise to zoom out or counter-clockwise to zoom in. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 327: Selecting The Stormscope Page
2) Press the VIEW Softkey. The 360 and ARC softkeys are displayed. Press the 360 Softkey to display a 360˚ viewing area or press the ARC Softkey to display a 120˚ viewing area. 3) Press the BACK Softkey to return to the main Stormscope page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 328: Terrain Proximity
3-D GPS position. The G950 GPS receiver provides the horizontal position and altitude. GPS altitude is derived from satellite position. GPS altitude is then converted to the height above geodetic sea level (GSL), which is the height above mean sea level calculated geometrically.
Page 329 Maps besides the Terrain Proximity Page use settings based on those selected for the Navigation Map Page. The maximum display ranges for obstacles on each map are dependent on the range setting made for the Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 330 Joystick. The map range is adjusted by turning the Joystick. If the map range is adjusted while panning is enabled, the map is re-centered on the Map Pointer. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 331 Press the 360 or ARC Softkey to select the desired view. Or : a) Press the MENU Key. b) Select ‘View Arc’ or ‘View 360º’ (choice dependent on current state) and press the ENT Key to change the view. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 332 Black Terrain (Terrain More than 1000’ Below the Aircraft Red Lighted Obstacle Altitude) (Above or Within 100’ Below Aircraft Terrain Legend Altitude) Figure 6-33 Terrain Proximity Page (ARC View) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 333: Profile View Terrain
The G950 offers a Profile View of terrain and obstacles relative to the aircraft’ s current flight path and altitude on the Navigation Map Page of the MFD. Profile View does not provide terrain or obstacle caution or warning annunciations or voice alerts, nor does it display potential impact points inside the Profile View.
Page 334 White range markers both edges of the Profile Path rectangle match the range markers along the distance scale inside the Profile View display window whenever the profile range is at least four nm (or 7.5 km if configured for metric units). Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 335 8) Press the FMS Knob or CLR Key to return to the Navigation Map Page with the changed settings. Figure 6-35 Navigation Map Page Menu Figure 6-37 Navigation Map Page Setup Menu, Figure 6-36 Navigation Map Page Setup Menu Profile Group Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 336: Terrain-Svs
3-D GPS position. The G950 GPS receiver provides the horizontal position and altitude. GPS altitude is derived from satellite position. GPS altitude is then converted to the height above geodetic sea level (GSL), which is the height above mean sea level calculated geometrically.
Page 337: Displaying Terrain-Svs Data
1000 ft below the aircraft altitude Table 6-9 Terrain-SVS Obstacle Colors and Symbology Potential Impact Alert Type Example Annunciation Point Symbol Warning Caution Table 6-10 Terrain-SVS Potential Impact Point Symbols with Alert Types Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 338 6) Turn the small FMS Knob to scroll through options for each product (ON/OFF, range settings). 7) Press the ENT Key to select an option. 8) Press the FMS Knob or CLR Key to return to the Navigation Map Page with the changed settings. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 339: Terrain-Svs Page
2) Press the 360 or ARC Softkey to select the desired view. Or : 1) Press the MENU Key. 2) Select ‘View Arc’ or ‘View 360º’ (choice dependent on current state) and press the ENT Key to change the view Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 340 Black Terrain (Terrain More than 1000’ Below the Aircraft Altitude) Terrain Legend Red Lighted Obstacle (Above or Within Annunciation 100’ Below Aircraft Window Altitude) Figure 6-43 Terrain-SVS Page (ARC View) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 341: Terrain-Svs Alerts
• Press the ENT Key (accesses the Terrain-SVS Page) Alert Annunciation Pop-up Figure 6-44 Terrain-SVS Alert Annunciations Alert Terrain Display Enabled Terrain Legend Alert Annunciation Figure 6-45 Navigation Map Page (After Terrain-SVS Pop-up Alert Acknowledgment) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 342 Terrain-SVS Page. The alert is annunciated when the projected vertical flight path is calculated to come within minimum clearance altitudes in Figure 6-46. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 343 ‘LOW ALT’ annunciation may appear on the PFD next to the Altimeter if the current aircraft altitude is at least 164 feet below the prescribed altitude at the Final Approach Fix. See the Flight Instruments Section for details. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 344 † Annunciation is shown on Terrain-SVS Page and the Navigation Map Page when Terrain is enabled. * “Terrain System Available” will be heard when sufficient GPS signal is received, or Terrain database coverage area re- entered. Table 6-12 Terrain-SVS System Status Annunciations Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 345: Taws-B
Individual obstructions may be shown if available in the database. The data undergoes verification by Garmin to confirm accuracy of the content, per TSO-C151b. However, the displayed information should never be understood as being all-inclusive and data may be inaccurate.
Page 346: Displaying Taws-B Data
1000 ft below the aircraft altitude Table 6-13 TAWS-B Obstacle Colors and Symbology Potential Impact Alert Type Example Annunciation Point Symbol Warning Caution Table 6-14 TAWS-B Potential Impact Point Symbols with Alert Types Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 347 Map. If the maximum range for obstacle display on the Navigation Map is adjusted to below 20 nm, the highest obstacle display range settings on the other applicable maps are also adjusted proportionally. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 348 8) Press the FMS Knob or CLR Key to return to the Navigation Map Page with the changed settings. Figure 6-50 Navigation Map Page Menu Figure 6-51 Navigation Map Page Setup Menu Figure 6-52 Navigation Map Page Setup Menu, Map Group Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 349: Taws-B Page
Showing/hiding aviation information on the TAWS-B Page: 1) Press the MENU Key. 2) Select ‘Show Aviation Data’ or ‘Hide Aviation Data’ (choice dependent on current state) and press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 350 Black Terrain (Terrain More than 1000’ Below the Aircraft Altitude) Terrain Legend Red Lighted Obstacle (Above or Within Annunciation 100’ Below Aircraft Window Altitude) Figure 6-54 TAWS-B Page (ARC View) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 351: Taws-B Alerts
Figure 6-55 TAWS-B PFD Alert Annunciation TAWS-B Pop-up Alert Potential Impact Points Terrain Display Enabled Icon Terrain Legend Alert Annunciation Figure 6-57 Navigation Map Page (After TAWS-B Pop-up Alert Acknowledgment) Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 352 ** Annunciation is displayed on the MFD when terrain display is enabled. Table 6-15 TAWS-B Alerts Summary Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 353 TAWS-B Page. The alert is annunciated when the projected vertical flight path is calculated to come within minimum clearance altitudes in Figure 6-59. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 354 PDA alerting begins when the aircraft is below 700 feet AGL within 15 nm of the destination airport and ends when the aircraft is 0.5 nm from the runway threshold. PDA ALERTING AREA Distance to Destination (NM) Figure 6-60 PDA Alerting Threshold Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 355 • Distance from the departure airport is 2 nm or less • Heading change from the departure heading is less than 110 degrees Figures 6-62 and 6-63 shows the NCR alerting parameters as defined by TSO-C151b. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 356: System Status
Manually testing the TAWS-B System: 1) Select the TAWS-B Page. 2) Press the MENU Key (Figure 6-64). 3) Select ‘Test TAWS System’ and press the ENT Key to confirm the selection. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 357 † Annunciation is shown on TAWS-B Page and the Navigation Map Page when Terrain is enabled. * “TAWS Available” will be heard when sufficient GPS signal is received, or Terrain database coverage area re- entered. Table 6-16 TAWS-B System Status Annunciations Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 358: Traffic Information Service (Tis)
Mode S transponder for the traffic data link. TIS receives traffic information from ground stations, and is updated every 5 seconds. The G950 displays up to eight traffic targets within a 7.5-nm radius, from 3000 feet below to 3500 feet above the requesting aircraft. Traffic is displayed using the symbology shown in Table 6-17.
Page 359: Displaying Traffic Data
2) Press the TRAFFIC Softkey to display traffic data on the inset map (TRFC-1). 3) Press the softkey again to display the traffic-only inset (TRFC-2). 4) Press the softkey again to remove traffic data. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 360 8) Press the FMS Knob or CLR Key to return to the Navigation Map Page with the changed settings. Figure 6-66 Navigation Map Page Menu Figure 6-67 Navigation Map Page Setup Menu Figure 6-68 Navigation Map Page Setup Menu, Traffic Group Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 361: Traffic Map Page
The traffic mode is annunciated in the upper left corner of the Traffic Map Page. When the aircraft is on the ground, TIS automatically enters Standby Mode. Once the aircraft is airborne, TIS switches from Standby to Operating Mode and the G950 begins to display traffic information. Refer to the System Status discussion for more information.
Page 362: Tis Alerts
The “TIS Not Available” (TNA) voice alert can be manually muted to reduce nuisance alerting. TNA muting status is shown in the upper left corner of the Traffic Map Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 363: System Status
SYSTEM STATUS The G950 performs an automatic test of TIS during power-up. If TIS passes the test, TIS enters Standby Mode (on the ground) or Operating Mode (in the air). If TIS fails the power up test, an annunciation is shown in the center of the Traffic Map Page.
Page 364 Traffic Map Page. Or : a) Press the MENU Key. b) Select ‘Operate Mode’ or ‘Standby Mode’ (choice dependent on current state) and press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 365 The traffic service is unavailable or out of range *Shown as symbol on Traffic Map Page **Shown in center of Traffic Map Page Table 6-20 TIS Traffic Status Annunciations Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 366: Traffic Advisory System (Tas)
TA criteria. A Traffic Advisory that is beyond the selected display range is indicated by a half TA symbol at the edge of the screen at the relative bearing of the intruder. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 367: Operation
Traffic information can be displayed on the following maps when the KTA 870 unit is operating: • PFD Inset Map • Nearest Pages • Navigation Map Page • Active Flight Plan Page • Traffic Map Page • AUX-Video Page • Trip Planning Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 368 The traffic mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the upper left corner. Displaying traffic information (maps other than the Traffic Map Page): 1) Press the MAP Softkey. 2) Press the TRAFFIC Softkey. Traffic is now displayed on the map. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 369 Maps besides the Traffic Map Page use settings based on those selected for the Navigation Map Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 370: Altitude Display
2) The following range options are available: • 2 nm • 2 and 6 nm 6 and 12 nm • • 12 and 24 nm • 24 and 40 nm Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 371 8) Press the FMS Knob or CLR Key to return to the Navigation Map Page. Figure 6-74 Navigation Map Page Menu Figure 6-75 Navigation Map Page Setup Menu Figure 6-76 Navigation Map Page Setup Menu, Traffic Group Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 372: Tas Alerts
OPERATING TAS Operating STANDBY TAS Standby (also shown in white in center of page) FAIL TAS Failed* * See Table 6-23 for additional failure annunciations Table 6-22 TAS Modes Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 373 Data is not being received from the TAS unit *Shown as symbol on Traffic Map Page **Shown in center of Traffic Map Page Table 6-24 TAS Traffic Status Annunciations Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 374 HAZARD AVOIDANCE lank Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 375: Section 7 Automatic Flight Control System
Only the additional ‘‘FD’ mode annunciation that may appear in the G950 AFCS Status Box is discussed NOTE: below. This mode annunciation is not analogous to both the G950 and the S-TEC Fifty Five X. Refer to the approved S-TEC Fifty Five X Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for comprehensive list of annunciations and operating instructions.
Page 376 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM lank Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 377: Section 8 Additional Features
Either the AOPA or AC-U-KWIK database may be installed, but not both simultaneously. The G950 system provides a control and display interface to a video system, when installed. The Scheduler feature can be used to enter and display short term or long term reminder messages such as Switch fuel tanks, Change oil, or Altimeter-Transponder Check in the Messages Window on the PFD.
Page 378: Synthetic Vision Technology (Svt)
The optional Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) is a visual enhancement to the G950 Integrated Flight Deck. SVT depicts a forward-looking attitude display of the topography immediately in front of the aircraft. The field of view is 30 degrees to the left and 35 degrees to the right.
Page 379: Svt Operation
• PATHWAY Softkey enables display of rectangular boxes that represent course guidance. • SYN TERR Softkey enables synthetic terrain depiction. • HRZN HDG Softkey enables horizon heading marks and digits. • APTSIGNS Softkey enables airport signposts. 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 380 1) Press the PFD Softkey. 2) Press the SYN VIS Softkey. 3) Press the APTSIGNS Softkey. Display of airport signs will cycle on or off with the APTSIGNS Softkey. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 381: Svt Features
The active GPS or GPS overlay flight plan leg is represented by magenta boxes that correspond to the Magenta CDI. A localizer course is represented by green boxes that correspond to a green CDI. 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 382 Climb profiles cannot be displayed due to the variables associated with aircraft performance. Flight plan legs requiring a climb are indicated by pathways displayed at a level above the aircraft at the altitude selected or programmed. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 383 Climbs NOT displayed by pathway Selected Altitude for Step Down Programmed descent displayed by pathway Selected Altitude or Programmed Altitude (whichever is higher) Figure 8-5 SVT Pathways, Enroute and Descent 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 384 Selected Altitude or Programmed Altitude (whichever is higher) Turn Segment Climbs NOT displayed NOT displayed by pathway by pathway MAHP Figure 8-6 SVT Pathways, Approach, Missed Approach, and Holding Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 385 It may not align with the terrain horizon, particularly when the terrain is mountainous or when the aircraft is flown at high altitudes. 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 386 Airport signs are activated and deactivated by pressing the APTSIGNS Softkey. Traffic Airport Sign Airport without Sign with Identifier Identifier (Between (Between 8 nm and 4.5 nm and 15 nm) 8 nm) Figure 8-8 Airport Signs Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 387 As the aircraft gets closer to the runway, more detail such as runway numbers and centerlines will be displayed. Runway Other Selected for Runway Approach on Airport Figure 8-9 Runways 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 388 In these cases, the conflict is outside the SVT field of view to the left or right of the aircraft. TERRAIN Annunciation Terrain Caution Potential Impact Point Figure 8-10 Terrain Alert Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 389 FLTA alert. Obstacles greater than 1000 feet below the aircraft altitude are not shown. Obstacles are shown behind the airspeed and altitude displays. Obstacle Annunciation Obstacle Potential Impact Point Figure 8-11 Obstacle Alert 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 390: Field Of View
4) Turn the large FMS Knob to scroll through the Aviation Group options to FIELD OF VIEW. 5) Turn the small FMS Knob to select On or Off. 6) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 391 VIEW turned on. Lines Depict PFD Field of View Field of View on the MFD SVT View on the PFD Figure 8-13 PFD and MFD Field of View Comparison 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 392: Safetaxi
In the example shown, the aircraft is on taxiway Bravo approaching the High Alert Intersection boundary on KSFO airport. Airport Hot Spots are outlined in magenta. When panning over the airport, features such as runway holding lines and taxiways are shown at the cursor. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 393 1) While viewing the Navigation Map Page, press the MENU Key to display the PAGE MENU. 2) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the Map Setup Menu Option and press the ENT Key. Figure 8-15 Navigation Map PAGE MENU, Map Setup Option 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 394 7) Press the ENT Key to complete the selection. 8) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. SAFETAXI Option SafeTaxi Range Options Figure 8-16 MAP SETUP Menu, Aviation Group, SAFETAXI Range Options Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 395: Safetaxi Database Cycle Number And Revision
Power-up Page Display Definition Normal operation. SafeTaxi database is valid and within current cycle. SafeTaxi database has expired. Database card contains no SafeTaxi data. Table 8-1 SafeTaxi Annunciation Definitions 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 396 FMS Knob or pressing the ENT Key until the SafeTaxi database information is shown. Refer to Updating Garmin Databases in Appendix B for instructions on revising the SafeTaxi database. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 397 Current Date is before Effective Date SafeTaxi Database has Expired SafeTaxi Database Not Installed Figure 8-19 AUX – System Status Page, SafeTaxi Database Status 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 398: Chartview
Do not maneuver the aircraft based solely upon the geo-referenced aircraft symbol. NOTE: The ChartView database subscription is available from Jeppesen, Inc. Available data includes: • Arrivals (STAR) • Airport Diagrams • Departure Procedures (DP) • NOTAMs • Approaches Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 399: Chartview Softkeys
PLAN PROFILE MINIMUMS FIT WDTH FULL SCN BACK Pressing the BACK Softkey returns to the Chart Selection Softkeys. Figure 8-21 ChartView SHW CHRT, Chart Selection, and Chart Option Softkeys 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 400: Terminal Procedures Charts
If there is a problem in rendering the data (such as a data error or a failure of an individual chart), the banner UNABLE TO DISPLAY CHART is then displayed. Figure 8-24 Unable To Display Chart Banner Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 401 9) Press the ENT Key to complete the chart selection. Chart Scale Select Desired Approach Chart From Menu Scroll Through Chart With the Joystick Figure 8-25 Approach Information Page, Chart Selection 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 402 ADDITIONAL FEATURES While the APPROACH Box is selected using the FMS Knob, the G950 softkeys are blank. Once the desired chart is selected, the chart scale can be changed and the chart page can be scrolled using the Joystick. Pressing the Joystick centers the chart on the screen.
Page 403 This information source is not related to the INFO-1 or INFO-2 Softkey. When the INFO Box is selected using the FMS Knob, the G950 softkeys are blank. The Charlotte, NC airport has five additional charts offering information; the Airport Diagram, Take-off Minimums, Class B Airspace, Airline Parking Gate Coordinates, and Airline Parking Gate Location.
Page 404 Figure 8-28 Airport Information Page, Class B Chart Selected from INFO View Pressing the DP Softkey displays the Departure Procedure Chart if available. Chart Not To Scale Aircraft Not Shown Icon Figure 8-29 Departure Information Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 405 Chart With the Joystick Aircraft Not Shown Icon Figure 8-30 Arrival Information Page Pressing the APR Softkey displays the approach chart for the airport if available. Figure 8-31 Approach Information Page 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 406 NOTAM Softkey label appears subdued and is disabled as shown in Figure 8-32. The NOTAM Softkey may appear on the Airport Information Page and all of the chart page selections. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 407 Figure 8-34 Airport Information Page, Local NOTAMs Pressing the NOTAM Softkey again removes the NOTAMS information. Pressing the GO BACK Softkey reverts to the previous page (Navigation Map Page, Nearest Pages, or Flight Plan Page). 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 408: Chart Options
Pressing the CHRT OPT Softkey displays the next level of softkeys, the chart options level (Figure 8-21). Pressing the ALL Softkey shows the complete approach chart on the screen. Complete Chart Shown Figure 8-35 Approach Information Page, ALL View Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 409 Figure 8-36 Approach Information Page, Header View Pressing the PLAN Softkey shows the approach chart two dimensional plan view. Approach Chart Plan View Figure 8-37 Approach Information Page, Plan View 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 410 Pressing the MINIMUMS Softkey displays the minimum descent altitude/visibility strip at the bottom of the approach chart. Minimum Descent Altitude/ Visibility Strip Figure 8-39 Approach Information Page, Minimums View, Full Screen Width Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 411 If the chart scale has been adjusted to view a small area of the chart, pressing the FIT WIDTH Softkey changes the chart size to fit the available screen width. Press FIT WDTH Softkey to Show Full Chart Width Figure 8-40 Airport Information Page, FIT WDTH Softkey Pressed 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 412 Screen and Chart with Info Window Figure 8-41 Airport Information Page, Full Screen and Info Window Pressing the BACK Softkey, or waiting for 45 seconds reverts to the chart selection softkeys. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 413 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to move between the FULL SCREEN and COLOR SCHEME Options. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to choose between the On and Off Full Screen Options. Chart Setup Option Full Screen On/Off Selection Figure 8-42 Page Menus 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 414: Day/Night View
ChartView can be displayed on a white or black background for day or night viewing. The Day View offers a better presentation in a bright environment. The Night View gives a better presentation for viewing in a dark environment. When the CHART SETUP Box is selected the G950 softkeys are blank. Selecting Day, Night, or Automatic View: 1) While viewing a terminal chart press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu OPTIONS.
Page 415 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Figure 8-44 Arrival Information Page, Day View Figure 8-45 Arrival Information Page, Night View 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 416: Chartview Cycle Number And Expiration Date
Figure 8-46 Power-up Page, ChartView Database Power-up Page Display Definition Blank Line. system is not configured for ChartView. Contact a Garmin‑ authorized service center for configuration. System is configured for ChartView but no chart database is installed. Contact Jeppesen for a ChartView database.
Page 417 Figure 8-47 AUX – System Status Page, ChartView Current and Available The ChartView database is provided directly from Jeppesen. Refer to Updating Jeppesen Databases in Appendix B for instructions on revising the ChartView database. 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 418 ChartView has Expired, but is not Disabled ChartView Database is Disabled ChartView Database is Not Available Figure 8-48 AUX – System Status Page, ChartView Database Status Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 419: Flitecharts
Therefore, when the aircraft symbol appears within one of these areas, the aircraft position indicated is relative to the chart planview, not to the off-scale area. The FliteCharts database subscription is available from Garmin. Available data includes: • Arrivals (STAR) •...
Page 420: Flitecharts Softkeys
FIT WDTH FULL SCN BACK Pressing the BACK Softkey returns to the Chart Selection Softkeys. Figure 8-50 FliteCharts SHW CHRT, Chart Selection, and Chart Option Softkeys Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 421: Terminal Procedures Charts
If there is a problem in rendering the data (such as a data error or a failure of an individual chart), the banner UNABLE TO DISPLAY CHART is then displayed. Figure 8-53 Unable To Display Chart Banner 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 422 9) Press the ENT Key to complete the chart selection. Chart Not To Scale Select Desired Approach Chart from Menu Pan Chart With the Joystick Aircraft Not Shown Icon Figure 8-54 Approach Information Page, Chart Selection Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 423 ADDITIONAL FEATURES While the APPROACH Box is selected using the FMS Knob, the G950 softkeys are blank. Once the desired chart is selected, the chart scale can be changed and the chart can be panned using the Joystick. Pressing the Joystick centers the chart on the screen.
Page 424 (Figure 8-56) for certain airports. This information source is not related to the INFO- 1 or INFO-2 Softkey. When the INFO Box is selected using the FMS Knob, the G950 softkeys are blank. The Charlotte, NC airport has three additional charts offering information; the Airport Diagram, Alternate Minimums, and Take-off Minimums.
Page 425 Take-off Minimums and Departure Procedures Chart (Figure 8-57). Figure 8-57 Airport Information Page, TAKE OFF MINIMUMS Selected from INFO View Pressing the DP Softkey displays the Departure Procedure Chart if available. Figure 8-58 Departure Information Page 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 426 Pressing the STAR Softkey displays the Standard Terminal Arrival Chart if available. Figure 8-59 Arrival Information Page Pressing the APR Softkey displays the approach chart for the airport if available. Figure 8-60 Approach Information Page Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 427 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the INFO Box. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the INFO Box choices. When the INFO Box is selected the G950 softkeys are blank. If multiple choices are available, scroll to the desired choice with the large FMS Knob and press the ENT Key to complete the selection.
Page 428: Chart Options
Pressing the CHRT OPT Softkey displays the next level of softkeys, the chart options level (Figure 8-50). Pressing the ALL Softkey shows the complete chart on the screen. Complete Chart Shown Figure 8-62 Airport Information Page, ALL View Selected Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 429 Press FIT WDTH Softkey to Show Full Chart Width Figure 8-63 Approach Information Page, FIT WDTH Softkey Selected 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 430 Full Screen and Chart with Info Window Figure 8-64 Airport Information Page, Full Screen and Info Window Pressing the BACK Softkey, or waiting for 45 seconds reverts to the chart selection softkeys. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 431 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to move between the FULL SCREEN and COLOR SCHEME Options. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to choose between the On and Off Full Screen Options. Chart Setup Option Full Screen On/Off Selection Figure 8-65 Page Menus 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 432: Day/Night View
FliteCharts can be displayed on a white or black background for day or night viewing. The Day View offers a better presentation in a bright environment. The Night View gives a better presentation for viewing in a dark environment. When the CHART SETUP Box is selected the G950 softkeys are blank. Selecting Day, Night, or Automatic View: 1) While viewing a terminal chart press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu OPTIONS.
Page 433 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Figure 8-67 Approach Information Page, Day View Figure 8-68 Approach Information Page, Night View 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 434: Flitecharts Cycle Number And Expiration Date
Figure 8-69 Power-up Page, FliteCharts Database Power-up Page Display Definition Blank Line. system is not configured for FliteCharts. Contact a Garmin‑ authorized service center for configuration. System is configured for FliteCharts but no chart database is installed. Refer to Updating Garmin Databases in Appendix B for the FliteCharts database Normal operation.
Page 435 FliteCharts Data Figure 8-70 AUX – System Status Page, FliteCharts Current and Available The FliteCharts database is provided from Garmin. Refer to Updating Garmin Databases in Appendix B for instructions on revising the FliteCharts database. 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 436 Current Date is Before Effective Date FliteCharts Expired, but is not Disabled FliteCharts Database is Disabled FliteCharts Database is Not Available Figure 8-71 AUX – System Status Page, FliteCharts Datbase Status Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 437: Airport Directory
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the AIRPORT INFORMATION Page. Initially, information for the airport closest to the aircraft’s present position is displayed. 3) If necessary, press the INFO softkey until INFO-2 is displayed. Figure 8-72 AOPA Information on the Airport Information Page 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 438: Airport Directory Database Cycle Number And Revision
The Airport Directory databases are revised every 56 days and offered on a subscription basis. Check fly. garmin.com for the current database. The Airport Directory is always available for use after the expiration date. When turning on the system, the Power-up Page indicates whether the databases are current, out of date, or not available.
Page 439 (Table 8-4). NOT AVAILABLE appears in cyan in the REGION field if Airport Directory data is not available on the database card. An expired Airport Directory database is not disabled and will continue to function indefinitely. 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 440: Auxiliary Video (Optional)
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 8.6 AUXILIARY VIDEO (OPTIONAL) The G950 system provides a control and display interface to an optional auxiliary video system. The system can display video for up to two inputs. There are four modes of operation of the auxiliary video display: Full-Screen, Full-Screen with Digital Zoom, Split-Screen with Map, and Split-Screen with Map and Digital Zoom.
Page 441: Video Setup
Pressing the HIDE MAP Softkey again restores the map view and the small video image. The softkey label returns to white characters on a black background. Video Display View Figure 8-77 AUX - Video Split-Screen 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 442: Input Selection
When zooming in on the video display, a Zoom Window will appear in the upper right of the display. A box within this window indicates the portion of the display currently being viewed. The currently displayed portion of the full display may be adjusted by using Joystick. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 443 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Zoom Window Current View Figure 8-79 Zoom Window 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 444: Scheduler
7) Press the ENT Key again or use the large FMS Knob to move the cursor to the next field. 8) For periodic and one‑time message, use the FMS Knob to enter the timer value (HH:MM:SS) from which to countdown and press the ENT Key. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 445 The softkey label reverts to ALERTS when pressed, the Alerts Window is removed from the display, and the scheduler message is deleted from the message queue. Figure 8-81 PFD Alerts Window 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 446: Electronic Checklists
ADDITIONAL FEATURES 8.8 ELECTRONIC CHECKLISTS Garmin is not responsible for the content of checklists. Checklists are created by the aircraft NOTE: manufacturer. Modifications or updates to the checklists are coordinated through the aircraft manufacturer. The user cannot edit these checklists.
Page 447 7) Press the ENT Key to advance to the next checklist. 8) Press the RETURN Softkey to return to the previous checklist. 9) Press the EXIT Softkey to exit the Checklist Page and return to the page last viewed. 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 448: Flight Data Logging
® The .csv file may be viewed with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet applications. The following is a list of data parameters the G950 system is capable of logging for the Pilatus PC-6 aircraft. • Date • Latitude (degrees; geodetic;...
Page 449 Local Date Local 24hr Time inserted if no YYMMDD HHMMSS airport is found) log_140210_104506_KIXD.csv Figure 8-83 Log File Format Data logging status can be monitored on the AUX-UTILITY Page. 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 450: Abnormal Operation
Reversionary Mode, SVT will take up to 30 seconds to be displayed. The standard, non-SVT PFD display will be shown in the interim. Figure 8-84 SVT Reversionary Mode Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 451: Unusual Attitudes
The blue colored bar is also displayed when terrain gradient is great enough to completely fill the display. Blue Band Terrain Completely Fills Display Figure 8-86 Blue Sky Bar with Full Display Terrain 190-00870-02 Rev A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 452 ADDITIONAL FEATURES lank Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev A...
Page 453: Annunciations And Alerts
Pressing the ALERTS Softkey a second time views the alert text messages. • System Annunciations: Typically, a large red ‘X’ appears over instruments whose information is supplied by a failed Line Replaceable Unit (LRU). See the G950 System Annunciations Section for more information. System Annunciation (Red ‘X’)
Page 454 APPENDIX A • Audio Alerting System: The G950 System issues audio alert tones when specific system conditions are met. See the Alert Level Definitions Section for more information. Should the #1 GIA 63W fail, audio and voice alerts are not generated. The annunciation tone may be tested from the AUX - System Status Page.
Page 455 Low voltage on the generator bus. Repeating Tone PROP LOW PITCH Prop low pitch condition exists. STALL Aircraft stall condition exists. “Stall” (repeating) TRIM Trim not in take-off configuration. “Trim” (repeating) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 456 Alerts Window Message Audio Alert PFD FAN FAIL – The cooling fan for the PFD is inoperative. None MFD FAN FAIL – The cooling fan for the MFD is inoperative. None Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 457: G950 System Annunciations
APPENDIX A G950 SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS Upon power-up, certain windows remain invalid as G950 equipment begins to initialize. All windows NOTE: should be operational within one minute of power-up. If any window continues to remain flagged, the G950 System should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility.
Page 458 (such as engine Other Various Red X computer. instrumentation fields) Indications indicates that the field is not receiving valid data. Table A-1 G950 System Annunciations Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 459: G950 System Message Advisories
APPENDIX A G950 SYSTEM MESSAGE ADVISORIES This section describes various G950 system message advisories. Certain messages are issued due to an LRU or an LRU function failure. Such messages are normally accompanied by a corresponding red ‘X’ annunciation as shown previously in the G950 System Annunciation section.
Page 460 The MFD detected a failure in the Airport Directory database. Ensure that the data MFD1 DB ERR – MFD1 Airport card is properly inserted. Replace data card. If problem persists, the system should be Directory database error exists. serviced. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 461 The audio panel self-test has detected a problem in the unit. Certain audio functions service. Return unit for repair. may still be available, and the audio panel may still be usable. The G950 system should be serviced when possible. 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 462 “pressed”) position. Press the PTT switch again to cycle its operation. COM2 PTT – COM2 push-to-talk key If the problem persists, the system should be serviced. is stuck. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 463 A failure has been detected in glideslope receiver 1 and/or receiver 2. The receiver may still be available. The system should be serviced when possible. G/S2 SERVICE – G/S2 needs service. Return unit for repair. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 464 GPS information to augment the lack of airspeed. The G950 system should be serviced. AHRS1 GPS – AHRS1 using backup The #1 AHRS is using the backup GPS path. Primary GPS path has failed. The G950 GPS source. system should be serviced when possible.
Page 465 GDC1 is reporting that the airspeed error correction is unavailable. correction is unavailable. MANIFEST – GDC1 software The GDC 74A has incorrect software installed. The G950 system should be serviced. mismatch, communication halted. GTS 870 TRAFFIC ADVISORY SYSTEM (IF INSTALLED)
Page 466 PTK FAIL – Parallel track unavailable: Invalid leg type for parallel offset. invalid leg type. PTK FAIL – Parallel track unavailable: IAF waypoint for parallel offset has been passed. past IAF. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 467 1 is invalid. [PFD1, or MFD1] CARD 2 ERR – Card The SD card in the bottom card slot of the specified PFD or MFD contains invalid data. 2 is invalid. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 468: Flight Plan Import/Export Messages
Displayed if the filename matches the name of an existing file on the SD card. ‘Pilot profile export failed.’ Displayed if the export operation fails. ‘Pilot profile export succeeded.’ Displayed if the export operation succeeds. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 469: Terrain-Svt Alerts
* Annunciation is shown on the Terrain-SVT Page and the Navigation Map Page when Terrain is enabled. † “Terrain System Available” (in-flight only) when sufficient GPS signal received, or terrain database coverage re-entered. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 470: Taws-B Alerts
“Don’t Sink” TERRAIN Negative Climb Rate Caution (NCR) TOO LOW-TERRAIN “Too Low, Terrain” * Annunciation is shown on the TAWS-B Page and the Navigation Map Page when Terrain is enabled. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 471: Taws-B System Status Annunciations
* Annunciation is shown on the TAWS-B Page and the Navigation Map Page when Terrain is enabled. † “TAWS Available” (in-flight only) when sufficient GPS signal received, or terrain database coverage re-entered. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 472 APPENDIX A VOICE ALERTS Voice alerts are provided to the G950 by the #1 GIA 63W; should this unit fail, audio and voice alerts are not generated. Voice Alert Alert Trigger “Minimums, minimums” Aircraft is transitioning through the minimum descent altitude/decision height (MDA/DH) “Vertical track”...
Page 473: Database Management
‘Type 2 LOA Status.’ • Use of a current Garmin or Jeppesen database in your Garmin equipment is required for compliance with established FAA regulatory guidance, but does not constitute authorization to fly any and all terminal procedures that may be presented by the system.
Page 474: Navigation Databases
APPENDIX B Garmin requests the flight crew report any observed discrepancies related to database information. NOTE: These discrepancies could come in the form of an incorrect procedure; incorrectly identified terrain, obstacles and fixes; or any other displayed item used for navigation or communication in the air or on the ground. Go to FlyGarmin.com and select ‘Report An Aviation Data Error Report.’...
Page 475 2) Verify that an SD card is inserted in the bottom slot of the PFD and the MFD. 3) Turn the system ON. A prompt similar to the following is displayed. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 476 Figure B-4 Standby Navigation Database Update Complete 6) As instructed on the display, press any key to continue. The display will now appear as shown in Figure B-5. Figure B-5 Navigation Database Verification Prompt Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 477 ‘DB Mismatch’ if they are not identical. Similarly, if the standby databases on the PFD and the MFD are not identical, the system will display a ‘DB Mismatch’ alert for the standby navigation databases. 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 478: Garmin Databases
This database is updated on a 56-day cycle. The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin NOTE: accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.
Page 479 An indication of ‘Complete’ still requires a power cycle before the synchronized databases will be used by the system. Figure B-8 AUX-System Status Page, Database Window 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 480 Displayed for all other errors that may cause the synchronization process to be halted Timeout System timed-out prior to the database transfer completing Table B-1 Database Synchronization Error Messages Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 481 • Existing Supplemental Database SD Cards (010-00330-4A, -4B, -4C, -4D, -4E, or -4F) from the PFD and In some cases it may be necessary to obtain an unlock code from Garmin in order to make the database product functional. It may also be necessary to have the system configured by a Garmin authorized service facility in order to use some database features.
Page 482 8) Press the Display Database Selection Softkey to show database information for each display (MFD1 DB, PFD1 DB). Verify the correct database cycle information is shown for each database for each display. 9) Remove power from the system. Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 483 1) With ‘OK’ highlighted, as seen in Figure B-12, press the ENT Key on the MFD. A progress monitor is displayed as shown in Figure B-13. When the upload is complete, the system is ready for use. Figure B-13 Uploading Database to GRS1 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 484 APPENDIX B lank Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 485: Garmin Aviation Glossary
Airport, Aerodrome Course Deviation Indicator APTSIGNS Airport Signs Control Display Unit ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated Course to Fix Leg ARSPC Airspace CH, CHNL Channel ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 486 Cockpit Voice Recorder Engine Control Unit CVRG Coverage Efficiency A measure of fuel consumption, Control Wheel Steering expressed in distance per unit of fuel. Cylinder EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 487 Course From Fix to Altitude Leg Garmin Display Unit Federal Aviation Administration Garmin Engine/Airframe Unit Final Approach Fix Geographic FAIL Failure Garmin Flight Control Course From Fix to Distance Leg Garmin Integrated Avionics Unit 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 488 High Sensitivity International Standard Atmosphere Hold with Manual Termination Leg Interstage Turbine Temperature, Inter- Horizontal A measure of the uncertainty in the Turbine Temperature Figure of aircraft’s horizontal position. Merit Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 489 Marginal Visual Flight Rules Meter, Middle Marker Maximum Speed North Mach Number Mach number is the ratio of the true Navigation airspeed to the speed of sound. NAVAID Navigation Aid Magnetic 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 490 Pounds per Square Inch Static Air Temperature Procedure Turn SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System Parallel Track SCIT Storm Cell Identification and Tracking Push-to-Talk Secure Digital Power Second(s) SEL, SLCT Select Quantity SENS Sense Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 491 True Airspeed, Traffic Advisory System Total Air Temperature V, Vspeed Velocity (airspeed) TAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning System Maximum landing gear extended speed Terminal Control Area Maximum landing gear operating speed 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 492 Very High Frequency XPDR Transponder Heading Vector to Intercept Leg XTALK Cross-Talk VLOC VOR/Localizer Receiver Cross-Track Heading Vector to Manual Termination Visual Meteorological Conditions Yaw Damper VNAV, VNV Vertical Navigation Volume Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 493: Frequently Asked Questions
APPENDIX D FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If a particular aspect of G950 operational capability is not addressed by these commonly asked questions or in the index, contact Garmin (see the copyright page or back cover for contact information) or a Garmin-authorized dealer.
Page 494 Be fileD using the “/G” may be filed for a flight plan. The G950 system meets the requirements of TSO-C145a Class 3 or TSO- C145c Class 3, and ETSO C145 Class 3 installations. GPS approaches are not to be flown with an expired database.
Page 495 • Must be in this mode for final approach course • Cannot be set for final approach course or published holding patterns When OBS mode is active, the G950 allows the pilot to set a desired course to/from a waypoint using the CRS/BARO Knob and HSI (much like a VOR).
Page 496 Once a departure is activated, the G950 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) full scale deflection is set to 0.3 nm. The CDI scale changes to 1.0 nm (terminal mode) then ramps up to 2.0 nm (enroute mode) at 30 nm from the departure airport.
Page 497: General Tis Information
PFD Inset Map. Surveillance data includes all transponder-equipped aircraft within the coverage volume. The G950 System displays up to eight traffic targets within a 7.5 nm radius, from 3,000 feet below, to 3,500 feet above the requesting aircraft.
Page 498 APPENDIX E Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Operation of the ground stations WARNING: is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the AIM for a Terminal Mode S radar site map. TIS is unavailable at low altitudes in many areas of the United States. This is often the case in NOTE: mountainous regions.
Page 499: Map Symbols
Prohibited Area VOR/ILS Alert Area Restricted Area Caution Area Training Area VORTAC Danger Area Unknown Area TACAN Class C Terminal Radar Service Area Mode C Area Military Operations Area (MOA) 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 500 Vertical Navigation Along Track Waypoint Traffic Advisory, Out of Range Parallel Track Waypoint Traffic Advisory Unanchored Flight Path Waypoint Top of Descent (TOD) Bottom of Descent (BOD) Navigating using Dead Reckoning Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 501 Yellow terrain is between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude Black terrain is more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude Figure F-1 Terrain Altitude/Color Correlation 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 502 APPENDIX F lank Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 503: Index
Removing -------------------------------------------------246 Softkeys ----------------------------------------------- 21–24 Approach box ----------------------------------------------411 Copy a Flight Plan -----------------------------------------211 Approach channel ---------------------------------- 208, 243 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) -----------41–42, 64–65 APR softkey ------------------------------------------ 245, 253 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 504 244, 246, 258, 269, 278, 282, 284, 286, 483, 484 HSI double green arrow -----------------------------------107 Field of View (SVS) -----------------------------------------161 HSI magenta arrow ----------------------------------------107 Flaps ------------------------------------------------- 84, 86, 89 HSI single green arrow ------------------------------------107 Flight Data Logging ---------------------------------------365 Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 505 Softkeys ----------------------------------------------- 21–23 Profile Path--------------------------------------------------322 Navigation mode selection -------------------------------107 Profile View -------------------------------------------------321 Navigation (NAV) Propeller speed ------------------------------------- 84, 86, 88 Database ------------------------------------ 189, 231, 232 Map ------------------------------------133, 145, 168, 189 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
Page 506 Standby Navigation Database -------------------- 463, 465 Transponder mode field ------------------------------------ 93 Stereo headsets --------------------------------------------123 Transponder standby mode ------------------------------118 Stuck microphone ------------------------------------------132 Trend Vector Sunrise/Sunset ----------------------------------------------251 Turn Rate -------------------------------------------------- 62 Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6 190-00870-02 Rev. A...
Page 507 Voice Alerts, TIS Traffic --------------------------75, 350, 360 Voltmeter -------------------------------------------------84, 86 VOR, Nearest Nearest: VOR VOR selection -----------------------------------------------107 Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Vspeeds ------------------------------------------------------ 53 VS TGT ------------------------------------------------ 231, 274 190-00870-02 Rev. A Garmin G950 Pilot’s Guide for the Pilatus PC-6...
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Garmin G950 Pilot's Manual

Line Replaceable Units

Secure Digital (SD) Cards

System Power-Up

System Operation

G950 Controls

Accessing G950 Functionality

Display Backlighting

Flight Instruments

Supplemental Flight Data

PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions

Abnormal Operations

Section 3 Engine Indication System

Engine Display

System Display

Fuel Display

EIS Display in Reversionary Mode

Section 4 Audio Panel and Cns

Overview

COM Operation

NAV Operation

GTX 33 Mode S Transponder

Additional Audio Panel Functions

Audio Panel Preflight Procedure

Abnormal Operation

Section 5 Flight Management

Introduction

Using Map Displays

Waypoints

Airspaces

Direct-To-Navigation

Flight Planning

Vertical Navigation

Procedures

Trip Planning

RAIM Prediction

Navigating a Flight Plan

Abnormal Operation

Section 6 Hazard Avoidance

Airborne Color Weather Radar

Stormscope Lightning

Terrain Proximity

Profile View Terrain

Terrain-SVS

Taws-B

Traffic Information Service (TIS)

Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

Section 7 Automatic Flight Control System

S-TEC Fifty Five X Autopilot (Optional)

Section 8 Additional Features

Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)

Safetaxi

Chartview

Flitecharts

Airport Directory

Auxiliary Video (Optional)

Scheduler

Electronic Checklists

Flight Data Logging

Abnormal Operation

Annunciations and Alerts

Database Management

Garmin Aviation Glossary

Frequently Asked Questions

General TIS Information

Map Symbols

Index

Quick Links

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