Heading Select Mode (Hdg) - Garmin G1000 Reference Manual

SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
Figure 6-20 Roll Hold Mode Annunciation
Bank Angle
< 6°
6° to 22°
> 22°
Table 6-3 Roll Hold Mode Responses
Changing the Roll Reference
The roll reference can be changed by pressing the CWS
Button, establishing the desired bank angle, then releasing
the CWS Button.
Command Bars
Track Selected
Heading
Selected
Heading
6-18
Flight Director Response
Rolls wings level
Maintains current aircraft roll attitude
Limits bank to 22°
Heading Select Mode Active
Figure 6-21 Heading Select Mode
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III

Heading Select Mode (HDG)

Heading Select Mode is activated by pressing HDG
Key. Heading Select Mode acquires and maintains the
Selected Heading. The Selected Heading is shown by a
light blue bug on the HSI and in the box to the upper left
of the HSI.
Changing the Selected Heading
NOTE: Pressing the HDG Knob synchronizes the
Selected Heading to the current heading.
The Selected Heading is adjusted using the HDG Knob
on either display. Pressing the CWS Button and hand-
flying the aircraft does not change the Selected Heading.
The autopilot guides the aircraft back to the Selected
Heading upon release of the CWS Button.
Pitch Hold Mode Active
Selected
Heading
Bug