Vertical Modes - Garmin GFC 600 Manual

VERTICAL MODES

VERTICAL SPEED (VS) MODE
1. Press VS Button, autopilot synchronizes to the airplane's current vertical speed.
2. Vertical Speed Reference ............................................................. ADJUST using NOSE UP / DN Wheel
INDICATED AIRSPEED (IAS) MODE
1. Press IAS Button, autopilot synchronizes to the airplane's current indicated airspeed.
2. AIRSPEED Reference ................................................................ ADJUST using NOSE UP / DN Wheel
3. POWER...................................................................................................................ADJUST as required
ALTITUDE HOLD (ALT) MODE
1. When at the desired altitude, PRESS the ALT Key. The autopilot will hold the altitude at which the ALT
key was pressed.
If climbing or descending at a high rate when the ALT button is pressed, the airplane will
overshoot the reference altitude and then return to it. The amount of overshoot will
depend on the vertical speed when the ALT button is pressed.
2. If altitude preselect is available with a compatible PFD:
To capture a selected altitude:
a) Altimeter Setting ................................................................................ ADJUST to appropriate value
b) Altitude Preselect............................................................................SET to desired altitude
c) Vertical Mode and Reference..............................................................SELECT on GMC 605
190-02011-11 Rev. 2
NOTE
GFC 600 Autopilot Installed in Piper PA-46-310P/350P
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