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GDU 620 PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft. WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the G600 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using an outdated database do so entirely at their own risk.
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System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin GDU 620 utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GDU 620 can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
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CAUTION: The Garmin GDU 620 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.
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Record of Revisions Page Part Number Revision Date Description Range 190-00601-02 6/10/08 Production release 7/8/08 Update information 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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4.2 TAS Traffic (Optional) ... 4-8 4.2.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic (TAS Systems) ... 4-8 4.2.1.1 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Mode ... 4-8 4.2.1.2 Range Ring ... 4-9 4.2.2 Altitude Display ... 4-10 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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Chart Panning ... 5-3 5.1.2 Choosing a Chart for the Current Airport ... 5-4 5.1.3 Selecting a Chart by Identifier ... 5-5 5.1.4 Selecting a New Chart by FPL, NRST, or RECENT ... 5-6 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
SyStem Overview System Description This section provides an overview of the G600 Avionics Display System. The G600 system is an integrated display system that presents primary flight instrumentation, navigation, and a moving map to the pilot through large- format displays.
1.1.1 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) This guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 as integrated in the G600 system. The G600 Avionics Display System is an advanced technology avionics suite designed to replace the traditional flight instrument cluster. The system combines primary flight instrumentation, navigational information, and a moving map all displayed on dual 6.5”...
The GDC 74A air data computer compiles information from the pitot/static system and an outside air temperature (OAT) sensor. The GDC 74A provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and OAT information to the G600 system. The GDC 74A communicates with the GDU 620 and GRS 77 using an ARINC 429 digital interface.
77 and in the Navigation Database are compared, and if the IGRF model in the GRS 77 is out of date, the user is prompted to update the IGRF model in the GRS 77. The prompt will appear after the G600 splash screen is acknowledged on the MFD.
GTP 59 A temperature probe provides Outside Air Temperature (OAT) data to the on-side GDC 74A. The GTP 59 is an example of an appropriate temperature probe. Figure 1-7 GTP 59 Temperature Probe 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
Figure 1-8 GDL 69/69A XM Satellite Radio Data Link Receiver 1.1.9 Garmin Navigator Interface The G600 system requires connection to at least one external Garmin WAAS GPS navigator, such as the 400W/500W series or GNS 480. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
PFD as long as magnetometer and airspeed data are available and valid. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Magnetometer Airspeed Data AHRS no-Mag/ AHRS no-Air Mode no-GPS Mode Figure 1-9 AHRS Operation Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Attitude/Heading Invalid...
1.1.11 Secure Data Cards The G600 System uses Secure Digital (SD) cards to load and store various types of data. For basic flight operations, SD cards are required for Terrain, Obstacle, FliteChart, and ChartView database storage as well as Jeppesen aviation and ChartView database updates.
Selects Altitude Select mode. Pressing the PFD knob in Altimeter mode will enter the current altitude in the Altitude Select window. Altitude Bug Figure 1-10 Pressing PFD Knob Sets Altitude Select to Current Altitude 190-00601-02 Rev. B Altitude Select Window Current Altitude Barometric Setting Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
When a soft key function is disabled, the soft key label is subdued (dimmed). Soft keys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity. 1-10 Current Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Bug Setting Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Soft Key Labels Soft Keys 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Selects a specific page within a page group. Pressing the small MFD knob turns the selection cursor ON and OFF. When the cursor is ON, data may be entered in the applicable window by turning the small and large MFD knobs. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 1-11...
NOTE: Refer to Section 6 for system-specific annunciations and alerts. The G600 System is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and receives power directly from electrical busses. The GDU 620 and supporting sub-systems include both power-on and continuous built-in test features that exercise the processor, memory, external inputs, and outputs to ensure safe operation.
77 and in the Navigation Database are compared, and if the IGRF model in the GRS 77 is out of date, the user is prompted to update the IGRF model in the GRS 77. The prompt will appear after the G600 splash screen is acknowledged on the MFD.
1.3.3 System Settings G600 system settings are managed from the Aux Mode System Setup Page. The following settings can be changed: • Display Brightness (Mode and Level) • Airspeed References (Glide, Vr, Vx, and Vy) • Dual Unit Synchronization (CDI and Baro) - Dual installations only • Date/Time (Date, Time, Time Format, and Time Offset) • MFD Display Units (Distance/Speed and Altitude/Vertical Speed) • System Display Units (Navigation Angle Reference, Pressure Units, and...
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Flight plan distances Map ranges DIS, GS, TAS, XTK fields (Navigation Status Box) All distances on MFD All speeds on MFD All elevations on MFD Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Exceptions Airspeed Indicator True Airspeed (PFD) Wind speed vector Map range (Traffic...
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More detail on changing settings is in the Section 3 - MFD Aux pages System Settings section. 1-18 Affected Quantities Heading Course Bearing Track Desired Track Barometric pressure on PFD All temperatures on PFD Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Exceptions 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
“Crossfilling” or synchronizing information between the two units. 1.3.5.1 Crossfill Information The following information is always synchronized between both GDU 620’ s : • Selected Altitude • Selected Heading • Selected Course 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 1-19...
1) While viewing the first page of the AUX page group, press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to highlight “CDI” or “BARO” in the “Synchronization” box. 1-20 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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Figure 1-19 Dual Unit Synchronization 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select “ON” or “OFF.” 3) Press ENT. 1-21 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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The Airspeed Indicator provides Indicated Airspeed, True Airspeed, and Groundspeed. The Airspeed Trend Indicator shows what the airspeed will be in six seconds, if the current rate of acceleration is maintained. The actual airspeed is displayed inside the black pointer. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Reference Marker Reference Marker Landing Gear Extension Speed Reference Marker Normal Operating Range (Green) Flap Operating Range (White) True Airspeed Airspeed Units Figure 2-4 Airspeed Tape Overspeed Range Overspeed Indication for Current Airspeed Caution Operating Range Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
) default values are set during the installation Glide Reference Marker Reference Marker Reference Marker Reference Marker Figure 2-8 Reference Speeds Figure 2-9 Attitude Indicator Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Roll Pointer Roll Scale Aircraft Symbol Horizon Line Land Representation Pitch Scale...
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Roll Scale and Roll Scale Zero Pointer remain stationary relative to the sides of the PFD while the aircraft is banking. Figure 2-11 Ground Pointer Roll Pointer Figure 2-10 Slip/Skid Indication Figure 2-12 Sky Pointer Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Slip/Skid Indicator 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
The altitude bug is displayed at the selected altitude bug setting. A portion of the altitude bug will be displayed at the top or the bottom of the altitude tape if the selected altitude bug is off of the tape. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
5 seconds, and an aural tone is generated. Within 1000 ft Figure 2-18 Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciations 190-00601-02 Rev. B Selected Altitude Current Altitude Barometric Setting Figure 2-17 Altimeter Within 200 ft Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Deviation of ±200 ft...
2. Turn the PFD knob to change the Vertical Speed Bug. 3. Press the center of the PFD knob to set the Vertical Speed value to the current vertical speed. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Airspeed Tape Range Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 60 kts 70 kts 80 kts 2-11...
2) Turn the PFD knob to change the Heading Bug. 3) Press the PFD knob in HDG mode to set the Heading Bug to the current heading. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Figure 2-21 Heading Bug Setting Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Current Heading Heading Bug 2-13...
3) Verify the navigation source by the indication on the HSI and in the upper left corner of the PFD. NOTE: The selected navigator is the active navigator for all PFD and MFD operations, except for the supplemental bearing pointers. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Figure 2-24 Navigation Sources Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 2-15...
GPS is the selected navigation source, the Vertical Deviation Indicator appears as a magenta diamond. If the approach 2-16 New Course Setting Figure 2-25 Course Setting Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
GNS navigator and the appropriate frequency is in the active window in the navigator. The G600 will Auto-Slew the HSI course pointer for an ILS, LOC, LOC BC, LDA or SDF approach when the steps below are completed...
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NOTE: For LOC BC approaches, the course pointer will slew 180 degrees from the inbound course. Example of activating Auto-Slewing in the G600: Course Pointer slewed to 218° for the ILS Figure 2-28 Auto-Slewing HSI with ILS Loaded and Shown with the Corresonding 1) The aircraft is flying vectors to final on an active ILS approach, with the appropriate approach in the GNS navigator.
The Bearing Information windows are displayed to the lower sides of the HSI and show: • Bearing source (NAV, GPS) • Pointer icon (BRG1 = single line, BRG2 = double line) The bearing pointer is removed from the HSI if: • The NAV radio is not receiving the tuned VOR station • The NAV radio is tuned to a Localizer frequency 190-00601-02 Rev. B Corresponding Approach Plate Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 2-19...
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The Bearing Line for navigation source 2 (BRG2) will be a double line. 2-20 Bearing 2 Bearing 1 Pointer Icon Pointer Icon CDI Source GPS Mode Suspend Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide GPS Level of Service Bearing 1 Pointer Bearing 2 Source TERM LNAV LNAV+ LNAV/VNAV SUSP 190-00601-02 Rev.
The displayed temperature is the Static Air Temperature reported by the Air Data Computer. This temperature value is corrected for ram air heating effects. Figure 2-32 HSI Outside Air Temperature 2-21 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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The other legs are shown in white. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Soft Keys Large MFD Knob (Select Page Group) Figure 3-1 MFD Description Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Wind Vector Map Orientation Map Scale Range Select Menu Clear...
System Setup Wx Data Link Map 2 XM Info (opt) Wx Data Link Map 3 XM Radio (opt) System Status Figure 3-2 MFD Page Groups Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide FPL Group Active FPL Wpt Info Charts (opt) 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
The soft keys available depend on the page displayed and the features available. The soft key “Alerts” is present on the far right position in all MFD displays. Figure 3-3 MFD Soft Keys 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
2) While viewing Navigation Map 1 or 2, press the DCLTR soft key. Each successive press of the DCLTR soft key will toggle through the declutter levels. Features marked with a • are shown at the indicated Declutter Level. Figure 3-6 Map Range Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Map Range 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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• Runway Labels • Lightning Strike Data • NEXRAD Data • Traffic Symbols • Traffic Labels • Water Detail • Active FPL Legs Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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3) Press the small MFD knob again to cancel panning. The map view will return to the normal view with your present position centered on the map. ETE from present position to tip of pointer Elevation at Pointer Present Position Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Lat/Lon at Pointer 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
3) Press the INFO soft key (if available) to view more information about the highlighted feature. 4) Press the WX soft key (if available) to view TAF and METAR information. 5) Press the small MFD knob again to return to panning. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
Distance and Bearing Between Start and End Points Figure 3-12 Bearing/Distance Measurement 5) Press the small MFD knob to stop measuring. 3-10 Ending Reference Point position Ending Reference Point Starting Reference Point Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Figure 3-14 Navigation Map Page Menu Map Group Selection 4) Press the small MFD knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. 190-00601-02 Rev. B knobs to select the Group and press ENT to Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-11...
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Table 3-2 Navigation Map Page Menu Selections 3-12 Traffic Group (optional) (optional) Adjustment Menu Adjustment Item Off/Range Traffic Off/Modes Off/Range Off/Range Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Aviation Group Menu Adjustment Item Safe Taxi Off/Range Viewing Range Off/Range Extension Range INT/NDB Off/Range...
3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-13...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-14 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-15...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-16 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Track Vector 3-17...
4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-18 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Wind Speed 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Range Ring Radius Range Ring with Compass Rose Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-19...
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MENU key. With “Map Setup” highlighted, press ENT. With the Map Group active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Topo Data” option. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off. 3-20 Topo Data On Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-21 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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MFD knob to highlight the “Topo Scale” option. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off. Figure 3-28 Navigation Map Topo Scale Selection 3-22 Sky Indication Current Aircraft Altitude Current Ground Level Indication Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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MFD knob to highlight the “Terrain Data” option. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select On or Off. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Terrain Data On Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide will be shown when Terrain Data Terrain Elevation Scale...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-24 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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Unlighted Obstacle Terrain between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude (Yellow) Terrain more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude (Black) Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Lighted Obstacle (Height is greater than 1000 ft AGL) Potential Impact Point...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-26 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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Lat/Lon lines. When Off is selected, Lat/Lon lines will not be shown. Figure 3-35 Navigation Map Lat/Lon Selection Lat/Lon Reference Information Figure 3-36 Navigation Map Lat/Lon Information 3-27 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
Figure 3-38 Navigation Map Page Menu Weather Group Selection 4) Press the small MFD knob to return to the Navigation Map Page. 3-28 knobs to select the Weather Group and press Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-29...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-30 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-31...
1) While viewing the Navigation Map Setup page and the Traffic Group active, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the “Traffic” options. 3-32 Display Result No traffic displayed All types of traffic displayed Traffic Alerts and Proximity Alerts displayed Traffic Alerts Only displayed Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
The Aviation group selection from the Map Setup Page Menu allows you to customize the display of SafeTaxi information, Runway Extensions, Intersection/ NDB locations, VOR locations, and TFR icons on the Navigation Map. Figure 3-44 Navigation Map Page Menu Aviation Group Selection 3-33 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-34 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-35...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-36 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-37...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-38 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-39...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-40 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-41...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 3-42 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-43...
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3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to another option. 3-44 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Figure 3-56 Airways Selection Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-45...
The Aux mode provides pages for System Setup, XM Information (if installed), and system Status. 3.4.1 System Settings G600 system settings are managed from the Aux Mode System Setup Page. The following settings can be changed: • Display Brightness (Mode and Level) • Airspeeds (Glide, V • Dual Unit Synchronization (CDI and Baro)
If you press ENT the Mode setting will be highlighted. 4) With the Mode value highlighted, turn the small MFD knob to select Auto or Manual and then press ENT Figure 3-60 Aux Mode Display Brightness Mode Selection 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-47...
2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the value and press ENT 3) The On/Off setting will now be highlighted. On or Off and press ENT 3-48 Turn the small MFD knob to select . The next value will be highlighted. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
MFD knob to highlight “CDI” or “BARO” in the “Synchronization” box in both units. Figure 3-62 Dual Unit Synchronization 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select “ON” or “OFF.” 3) Press ENT. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-49...
-4 hours -5 hours -6 hours -7 hours -8 hours -9 hours -10 hours Table 3-4 U.S. Time Zone Offsets Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Local Daylight Savings Time Offset -3 hours -4 hours -5 hours -6 hours -7 hours -8 hours -9 hours 190-00601-02 Rev.
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4) A Time Offset may be entered by using the large and small MFD knobs to change the values. Press ENT after completing any changes. 5) Press the small MFD knob to exit adjustments. 3-51 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
1) While viewing the System Setup page of the AUX page group, press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor. Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the System Display Units selection titled “Nav Angle.” 3-52 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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3) Turn the small MFD knob to select the Barometric Setting units and then press ENT. The Temperature value will now be highlighted. Figure 3-69 Temperature System Display Units 4) Turn the small MFD knob to select the Temperature units and then press ENT. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-53...
The Aux mode XM Information page displays information about the XM radios, service, and products when the GDL 69/69A is installed and the XM Radio service is activated. Figure 3-70 XM Information 3-54 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
1) Turn the large MFD knob to the AUX page group. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to the XM Radio page. Figure 3-71 XM Entertainment Radio A description of XM Entertainment Radio is provided in Section 5 - Additional Features. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-55...
Active LRUs are indicated by green check marks; failed LRUs by red “X’ s .” Failed LRUs should be noted and a service center or Garmin-authorized dealer informed. LRU Soft Key Figure 3-72 LRU and Database Information 1) Turn the large MFD knob to the AUX page group.
Active Leg En Route Safe Altitude (ESA), and Route ESA are shown. Current Leg Flight Plan Legs Active Leg Window Figure 3-73 Flight Page 1 (Active Flight Plan) 190-00601-02 Rev. B DTK, Distance, and ETA from the Previous Leg Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Chart Availability 3-57...
Figure 3-74 Active Flight Plan Page Menu Option Selection Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the field you wish to change. Figure 3-75 Active Flight Plan Page Menu Change Fields Option Selection 3-58 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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MENU to display the Active Flight Plan Page Options window. Turn the large MFD knob to highlight “Restore Defaults?” and then press ENT. Figure 3-76 Active Flight Plan Page Menu Option Selection to Restore Defaults 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-59...
2) Press the ENT key to select the waypoint. 3) Use the RNG (Range) 3-60 keys to zoom in or out on the map view. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Facility Type Map Orientation Map Window Map Scale Map Region Lat/Lon 190-00601-02 Rev.
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour weather forecasts. A TAF typically forecasts significant weather changes, temporary changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions. Figure 3-78 Textual METARs and TAFs 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-61...
In the Frequency window, a scroll bar is shown on the right side of the window when more frequencies are available. Facility Information Window Runway Information Window Airport Frequency Window Figure 3-79 Flight Plan Waypoint Info Detail 3-62 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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2) Use the large MFD knob to highlight the Runway and use the small MFD knob to display the available runways. 3) Press the small MFD knob to cancel editing. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Access (Public/ Private and Symbol)
3) Press the small MFD knob to exit. 3.5.2.2 Waypoint Weather Information (Optional) The Weather information function is available if a GDL 69/69A is installed and weather information is available for the selected waypoint. Figure 3-83 Waypoint Weather Information 3-64 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Charting Office (NACO). ChartView displays charts published by Jeppesen. ChartView charts are geo-referenced, which allows a pink ownship icon to be overlayed on the chart indicating the aircraft location. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Figure 3-84 Flight Page 3 (Charts) Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 3-65...
NOTE: When Panning mode is active, scroll bars will be shown on the right side and bottom of the display. 3) Press the small MFD knob to cancel the scroll bars and exit panning. 3-66 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
3) Use the small MFD knob to change the character. 4) Press ENT to accept the selected airport. 5) Use the large and small MFD knobs to select the desired chart. 6) Press ENT to display the desired chart. 3-67 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
6) If “Auto” is selected, turn the large MFD knob to highlight the Display Level Brightness value. Turn the small MFD knob to change the value and then the ENT key to save the selected value. 3-68 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
The G600 hazard avoidance features are designed to provide advisory information of potential hazards to flight safety associated with weather, terrain, and air traffic. This section is divided into the following groups: Terrain Avoidance • Terrain Traffic Avoidance • Traffic Advisory System (Optional)
North Indication Altitude Information Range Rings Ownship Symbol at Present Position Terrain Altitude Legend Page Name 120° 360° Range Ring Selection Selection Figure 4-1 Terrain Page with Aviation Data Displayed and 360° View Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Press the 360 or Arc soft key. Press MENU and the with the View Arc or View 360° selection highlighted press ENT. Figure 4-3 Terrain Page Menu Viewing Selections 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Terrain Overlay Terrain Data Icon...
Terrain or the Map Setup options for the Navigation Map pages. Figure 4-5 Show/Hide Aviation Data on the Terrain Page 2) Press ENT to save the highlighted value. Figure 4-4 Terrain Page with 120° Arc Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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Figure 4-6 Terrain Page with Aviation Data Displayed and 120° Arc View Figure 4-7 Navigation Map Page with Terrain Data Displayed 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
4.1.2 Terrain Alerts TERRAIN uses information provided from the GPS receiver to provide a horizontal position and altitude. GPS altitude is derived from satellite measurements. GPS altitude is converted to a mean sea level (MSL)-based altitude (GPS-MSL altitude) and is used to determine TERRAIN alerts. GPS-MSL...
The displayed information should never be understood as being all- inclusive. NOTE: The data contained in the TERRAIN databases comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data. 4.1.4...
4) Select the STANDBY soft key to place the system in the Standby mode. STANDBY is displayed in the Traffic mode field. NOTE: Not all TAS systems can be set to “Standby” mode while in the air. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Table 4-1 Available Traffic Range Ring Steps 190-00601-02 Rev. B Map Ranges 2 NM, 6 NM, 12 NM 2 NM, 6 NM, 12 NM, 24 NM, 40 NM Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Range Ring Diameter Traffic Advisory, Aircraft is 1200 ft Above and Climbing...
• NORMAL • ABOVE • UNREST (unrestricted) 3) Select the ENT key. 4-10 Displayed Traffic Range -9700 ft to 2700 ft -2700 ft to 2700 ft -2700 ft to 9700 ft All Traffic Shown Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Closing rate, distance, and vertical separation meet 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. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Description Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-11...
Data is not being received from the TAS unit Data is being received from the TAS unit, but the unit is self-reporting a failure Incorrect data format received from the TAS unit Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Traffic Display Enabled Icon (Other Maps)
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Annunciation indicates distance in NM, altitude separation in hundreds of feet, and altitude trend arrow (climbing/descending) TAS unit has failed (unit is self-reporting a failure or sending incorrectly formatted data) Data is not being received from the TAS unit Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-13...
Traffic page) and a traffic threat is imminent, the Traffic Warning page will be displayed. Press ENT to go directly to the Traffic page. Press CLR to return to the previously viewed page. 4-14 Figure 4-9 Traffic Pop-Up Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Mode. Once the aircraft is airborne, TIS switches from Standby to Operating Mode and the GDU 620 begins to display traffic information. Refer to the System Status section in the Aux page group for more information. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-15...
2) Select Operate Mode (shown if TIS is in Standby Mode) and then press the ENT key. Operating Mode Figure 4-10 Traffic Map Page - TIS 4-16 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Traffic Advisory, Aircraft is 800 feet above, climbing, and moving away Traffic Advisory, Aircraft is 1000 feet below and moving away 190-00601-02 Rev.
4.3.3 TIS Limitations NOTE: This section on TIS Limitations is not comprehensive. Garmin recommends the user review the TIS Limitations section of the Aeronautical Information Manual, Section 1-3-5. TIS is NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot of responsibility to “see and avoid”...
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These are relatively rare occurrences and will be corrected in a few radar scans once the course has stabilized. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin is not responsible for Mode S covering the U.S. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-19...
• Traffic or requesting aircraft is below radar coverage. In flat terrain, the coverage extends from about 3000 feet upward at 55 miles. Terrain and obstacles around the radar site can further decrease radar coverage in all directions. • Traffic does not have an operating transponder. 4-20 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
DATA FAILED* FAILED* UNAVAILABLE * Contact a service center or Garmin dealer for corrective action Table 4-8 TIS Failure Annunciations 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.
2) Select Operate mode or Standby mode whether airborne or on the ground. 3) Press the ENT key. The annunciations indicate the status of traffic information appear in a banner at the lower left corner of maps on which traffic can be displayed. 4-22 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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TRFC UNAVAIL The traffic service is unavailable or out of range *Shown as symbol on Traffic Map Page **Shown in center of Traffic Map Page Table 4-10 TIS Traffic Status Annunciations 190-00601-02 Rev. B Description Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-23...
1) While viewing a WX Data Link Map page of the WX page group, press the MENU key to display the Page Menu Options . The cursor flashes on the “Weather Setup” option. Press ENT Figure 4-11 Weather Page Menu Options 4-24 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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Figure 4-12 Weather Data Link Setup Menu Options 3) Turn the small knob to select the desired weather feature option. Figure 4-13 Weather Data Link Setup Menu Option Selection 4) Press ENT to save a selection. 4-25 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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Current, 12 Hr, 24 Hr, 36 Hr, and 48 Hr Off, 50 NM to 2000 NM Off, 50 NM to 2000 NM Surface, 3000 feet to 42000 feet Off, 50 NM to 2000 NM Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide press the small MFD 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Pressing the LEGEND soft key again, the MFD knob, the ENT, or CLR keys will remove the legend. 1) A mini-legend is always displayed on a WX Data Link Map page for the applicable weather products. Figure 4-14 Weather Legends 4-29 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
Composite data from all the NEXRAD radar sites in the United States is shown. This data is composed of the maximum reflectivity from the individual radar sweeps. The display of the information is color-coded to indicate the weather 4-30 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
(Z). NEXRAD measures the radar reflectivity ratio, or the energy reflected back to the radar receiver (designated by the letter Z). The value of Z increases as the returned signal strength increases. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-31...
NEXRAD data sampled within the area. The following may cause abnormalities in displayed NEXRAD radar images: • Ground clutter • Strobes and spurious radar data • Sun strobes (when the radar antenna points directly at the sun) • Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows • Metallic dust from military aircraft, which can cause alterations in radar scans 4-32 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-33...
ECHO TOPS is selected. Areas where NEXRAD radar coverage and Echo Tops information is not currently available or is not being collected are indicated in grayish-purple. Radar capability exists in these areas, but it is not active or is off-line. 4-34 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-35...
Tops is selected for display. Since Cloud Tops and Echo Tops use the same color scaling to represent altitude, display of these weather products is mutually exclusive. When Cloud Tops is activated, Echo Tops or NEXRAD data is not shown. 4-36 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-37...
Lightning weather products will be shown on the selected MFD Wx Data Link Map page (1, 2, or 3). When Off is selected, Lightning will not be shown. Figure 4-23 Lightning Viewing Range Selection 4-38 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Figure 4-24 XM Weather - Cell Movement On most applicable maps, Cell Movement data is selected for display along with NEXRAD. On the Weather Data Link Page, Cell Movement data can be selected independently. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-39...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 4-40 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Weather Service. The update rate is every 12 minutes. Figure 4-26 XM Weather - AIRMETs When enabled, the following AIRMETs are available for display: • Icing • Turbulence • IFR conditions • Mountain obscuration • Surface winds 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-41...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 4-42 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
They can also contain information on precipitation amounts, lightning, and other critical data. METARs are shown as colored flags at airports that provide them. Figure 4-28 XM Weather - Graphic METARs 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-43...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 4-44 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
A Warm Front is where warm air replaces cold air. An orange line with orange half moons that point in the direction of the warm air flow. Figure 4-32 XM Weather - Warm Front 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-45...
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1) While viewing a WX Data Link Map page of the WX page group, press the MENU key to display the Page Menu Options . The cursor flashes on the “Weather Setup” option. Press ENT 4-46 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-47...
New data appears at the next update. Figure 4-37 XM Weather - Freezing Levels 4-48 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-49...
42,000 feet MSL. Pressing the WIND DOWN or WIND UP soft keys steps down or up in 3,000 foot increments. Figure 4-39 XM Weather - Winds Aloft Figure 4-40 XM Weather - Winds Aloft Legend 4-50 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 4-51...
The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 4-52 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
County data provides specific public awareness and protection weather warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). This can include information on fires, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flood conditions, and other natural disasters. Figure 4-43 XM Weather - County Warnings 4-53 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option. 4-54 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
The optional XM Radio entertainment audio feature of the GDL 69A Data Link Receiver handles more than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. XM Radio offers more entertainment choices and longer range coverage than commercial broadcast stations. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
Figure 5-1 ChartView Chart Page 1) Turn the large MFD knob to the Flight Plan (FPL) page group. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to the Charts page. Figure 5-2 FliteChart Chart Page Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Pan mode and activate scroll bars on the edges of the chart. Turn the large and small MFD knobs to move around the chart. 3) Press the small MFD knob to cancel the scroll bars and exit panning. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Vertical Scroll Bar Horizontal Scroll Bar Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
Figure 5-4 Activate Chart Selection for the Current Airport 3) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired chart. Figure 5-5 Choose Chart for the Current Airport 4) Press ENT to accept and view the selected chart. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
2) Use the large MFD knob to move the cursor to highlight a character. 3) Use the small MFD knob to change the character. 4) Press ENT to accept the selected airport. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
2) Turn the small MFD knob counterclockwise. 3) Turn the small MFD knob counterclockwise to show FPL, NRST, or RECENT. 4) Turn the large MFD knob to select the desired identifier and then press ENT. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
4) Turn the small MFD knob to select Day - Auto - Night. 5) Press the small MFD knob or the ENT key to save the selected value and return to the Charts page. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Figure 5-8 Chart NOTAM Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
See the table below for the various ChartView Power-up Page displays and the definition of each. Power-up Page Display Blank Line. GDU 620 system is not configured for ChartView. Contact a Garmin-authorized service center for configuration. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Definition 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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System is verifying chart database when new cycle is installed for the first time. After verifying, chart database is found to be corrupt. ChartView will not be available. Table 5-1 Power-up Page Annunciations and Definitions 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
Scroll through the database with the MFD knob or ENT key. The ChartView database is provided directly from Jeppesen. Refer to Jeppesen Databases in Appendix A for instructions on revising the ChartView database. 5-10 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
FliteCharts™ resemble the paper version of National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) terminal procedures charts. The charts are displayed with high- resolution and in color for applicable charts. FliteCharts database subscription is available from Garmin. Available data includes: • Arrivals (STAR) • Departure Procedures (DP)
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180 day viewing period. FliteCharts database has timed out. Database is beyond 180 days after expiration date. FliteCharts database is no longer available for viewing. Table 5-2 FliteCharts Power-up Page Annunciations and Definitions 5-12 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
SafeTaxi ranges, an airplane symbol is shown on any of the navigation map views for enhanced position awareness. Aircraft position DCLTR Soft Key Removes Taxiway Markings Figure 5-9 SafeTaxi Depiction on the Navigation Map Page 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Taxiway Identification 5-13...
Expires” date is shown in white. When the SafeTaxi cycle has expired, the “SafeTaxi Expires” date appears in yellow. The message “SafeTaxi: N/A” appears in white if no SafeTaxi data is available on the database card. 5-14 • NDB Information Page • VOR Information Page • User Waypoint Information Page Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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The EXPIRES date appears in white when data is current and in yellow when expired. SafeTaxi REGION NOT AVAILABLE appears in white if SafeTaxi data is not available on the database card. Expired SafeTaxi data is never disabled. 5-15 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
ID or the Data Radio ID, or both, must be provided to XM Satellite Radio to activate the entertainment subscription. The XM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions are included with the unit (also available at www.garmin.com, P/N 190-00355-04). It is not required to activate both the entertainment and weather service subscriptions with the GDL 69A.
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XM Information Page and a yellow Activation Required message is displayed in the center of the Weather Data Link Page (Map Page Group). The Service Class refers to the groupings of weather products available for subscription. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 5-17...
1) In the AUX page group, turn the small MFD knob to display XM Information. 2) The LOCK soft key is used to “lock” your XM subscription activation. This is only used for the initial subscription or to make a change. 5-18 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
2) Turn the small MFD knob to the XM Radio page. Active Channel Window Available Channel Window Selected Channel Category Window Page Name 190-00601-02 Rev. B Figure 5-12 XM Radio Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Channel Scroll Bar Volume Bar Graph Soft Keys 5-19...
2) Press ALL to show the channels for all categories. Use the large and small MFD knobs to select desired channel. 3) Press ENT to save the selection or press the small MFD knob to cancel selection. 5-20 Figure 5-14 XM Category Soft Keys Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
5) Press CHNL and then the DIR CH soft key to directly select a channel in the active category. Use the large and small MFD knobs to select desired channel. 6) Press ENT to save the selection or press the small MFD knob to cancel selection. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 5-21...
Figure 5-17 XM Radio Volume Controls 3) Press MUTE to mute the radio volume. 4) Press MUTE again or the VOL + or VOL – soft keys to unmute the radio volume. 5-22 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
2) Press the preset soft key for the desired stored channel, such as PS1. 3) Press the MORE soft key to display the next series of presets. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Figure 5-18 XM Radio Presets Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 5-23...
1) Turn the large MFD knob to select the AUX Page Group. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the System Status Page (the last page in the AUX Page Group). GDL 69 Status OK 5-24 Figure 5-19 LRU Status Window Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Operation The G600 is able to interface to certain autopilot systems to provide heading, course, and navigation information in much the same was as a typical HSI. Please refer to your particular autopilot manual for specific information and operation instructions.
3) Control your autopilot navigation through the navigation source and HSI. Wpt 2 Flight Plan Leg 1 Aircraft Present Position Wpt 1 5-26 Flight Plan Leg 2 Turn Anticipation Curve Figure 5-21 GPSS Turn Anticipation Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Wpt 3 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
2) Set the HSI to the desired course (if in OBS mode). 3) Set the optionally installed Autopilot Heading Datum switch to GPSS. Heading Bug Inactive Indication Figure 5-22 GPSS Emulation Indication 4) Engage your autopilot in Heading mode. 190-00601-02 Rev. B Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 5-27...
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This is annunciated next to the HSI by the GPSS annunciation. The Heading bug may still be used for reference, but the autopilot will not control the aircraft via the heading bug. 5-28 Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
190-00601-02 Rev. B Description not receiving • Check ADC cable. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Check AFMS for limitations. • Use Compass or other course information. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service.
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Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Check AFMS for limitations. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • G600 requires service to update the magnetic field model. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Verify second GPS unit operation. •...
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• Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Simulator mode is active. • Reset your settings. • G600 pilot configurable items have been returned to default settings. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Error present in <specific database>.
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Description • Extended operation at high temperatures is not recommended as damage to the GDU may occur. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Unit will need to be re-configured when service is complete. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service.
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Description • Switch to alternate navigation (GPS or otherwise) if available. • Switch to alternate navigation (GPS or otherwise) if available. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Action...
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5 seconds. • Could be caused by a navigator failure or a wiring failure. Description • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. •...
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GPS navigation information is not being forwarded to the AHRS. The AHRS is using GPS position information from the secondary navigator. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. • Contact your Garmin dealer for service. Table 6-1 Alert Messages Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
In the LRU Status column, a green check means the unit is present and operat- ing properly, while a red “X” indicates an absence or failure. LRU Info Window Failed LRU Passed LRU Database Window Database Name Database Effectivity Date Database Soft Keys Figure 6-1 System Status Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Unlighted Obstacle Terrain between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude (Yellow) Terrain more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude (Black) Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide Lighted Obstacle (Height is greater than 1000 ft AGL) Potential Impact Point...
Table 7-4 Basemap Symbols Description Overzoom Indicator Terrain Proximity Enabled and Available Indicator Terrain Proximity Enabled and Not Available Indicator Traffic Enabled and Available Indicator Traffic Enabled and Not Available Indicator Table 7-5 Map Toolbar Symbols Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
Cloud Top (Cloud Top and Echo Top Mutually Exclusive) Echo Top (Cloud Top and Echo Top Mutually Exclusive) XM Lightning Cell Movement SIGMETs / AIRMETs METARs City Forecast Surface Analysis Freezing Levels Winds Aloft County Warnings Cyclone Warnings Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
The compass direction from the present position to a destination waypoint bearing center runway degrees Celsius Course Deviation Indicator channel cloud clear configuration The line between two points to be followed by the aircraft Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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The recommended minimum altitude within ten miles left or right of the desired course on an active flight plan or direct-to enter error En route Safe Altitude Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time Enroute degrees Fahrenheit Federal Aviation Administration Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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The direction an aircraft is pointed, based upon indications from a magnetic compass or a properly set directional gyro Horizontal Figure of Merit mercury hectopascal Horizontal Protection Level High-Speed Data Bus Horizontal Situation Indicator Hertz Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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GNS units to the GDU 620 maximum maximum speed (overspeed) barometric minimum descent altitude Aviation Routine Weather Report Multi Function Display minimum Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten miles of the aircraft present position Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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Outside Air Temperature Omni Bearing Selector Proximity Advisory personal computer Primary Flight Display Present Position parallel track quantity right, right runway Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring random access memory reference required reverse, revision, revise Radio Magnetic Indicator range runway Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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True Airspeed Traffic Advisory System Total Air Temperature Terrain Awareness and Warning System Terminal Control Area Traffic Collision Avoidance System temperature terminal Temporary Flight Restriction True Heading Traffic Information System Terminal Maneuvering Area topographic Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B...
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Visual Meteorological Conditions vertical navigation VHF Omni-directional Range very high frequency omnidirectional range station and tactical air navigation Vertical speed Vertical Speed Indicator Wide Area Augmentation System World Geodetic System - 1984 waypoint(s) weather transponder cross-track Garmin G600 Pilot’s Guide...
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SD Card Use and Databases The G600 System uses Secure Digital (SD) cards to load and store various types of data. For basic flight operations, SD cards are required for database storage as well as database updates. Jeppesen Databases The navigation database is updated on a 28 day cycle.
Garmin Databases NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data. The following GDU 620 databases are stored on Supplemental Data Cards provided by Garmin: • Terrain – The terrain database contains terrain mapping data. It is updated...
(except for the Jeppesen Navigation Database) is typically inserted into the lower slot on the GDU 620. 3) Apply power to the G600 System. View the MFD power-up splash screen. Check that the databases are initialized and displayed on the splash screen. When updating the terrain and FliteCharts databases, an “in progress”...
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7) Turn the small MFD knob to scroll through the list and check that all databases are current and there are no errors. If a database is highlighted in yellow, it is either expired or the G600 can not determine the date. 8) Power down the GDU 620.