Page 1 ® Pilot’s Guide Cessna Nav III System Software Version 2501.09 or later...
Page 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS AUDIO PANEL & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT HAZARD AVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX...
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Page 7 WARNING: Do not use terrain avoidance displays as the sole source of information for maintaining separation from terrain and obstacles. Garmin obtains terrain and obstacle data from third party sources and cannot independently verify the accuracy of the information.
Page 8 Use appropriate primary systems for navigation, and for terrain, obstacle, and traffic avoidance. Garmin SVT is intended as an aid to situational awareness only and may not provide either the accuracy or reliability upon which to solely base decisions and/or plan maneuvers to avoid terrain, obstacles, or traffic.
Page 9 CAUTION: Do not clean display surfaces with abrasive cloths or cleaners containing ammonia. They will harm the anti-reflective coating. CAUTION Do not allow repairs to be made by anyone other than an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and affect the airworthiness of the aircraft.
Page 10 ƒ Garmin equipment will only recognize and use databases that are obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen. Databases obtained from Garmin or Jeppesen that have a Type 2 Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the FAA are assured compliance with all data quality requirements (DQRs). A copy of the Type 2 LOA is available for each applicable database and can be viewed at fly.garmin.com by selecting ‘Aviation Database Declarations.’...
Page 11 NOTE: Intruder aircraft at or below 500 ft. AGL may not appear on the Garmin SVT display or may appear as a partial symbol.
Page 12 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES Blank Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
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Page 15 Clarified Enhanced AFCS, ESP, and USP Added CAS Messages 190-02177-02 December 2019 Production release at GDU 20.83 Updated ESP information Added Voice Alerts Added description to CAS Advisory Annunciations 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 16 REVISION INFORMATION Blank Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 17: Table Of Contents
Split-Com Mode (GMA 1347) .........132 Baro Transition Alerts ............79 Split-Com Mode (GMA 1360) .........132 BARO QFE Indications ............80 Blue-Select Mode (GMA 1360) ........132 Low Altitude Annunciation ..........80 3D Audio (GMA 1360).............133 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 18 Activating the Flight Director ..........367 5.9 Trip Planning ............243 AFCS Status Box..............368 Trip Planning ..............243 Flight Director Modes............368 5.10 Abnormal Operation ........247 Command Bars ...............369 Dead Reckoning Mode ............247 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 19 8.10 Auxiliary Video (Optional) ........454 Video Setup ..............454 Display Selection .............454 Zoom/Range..............456 8.11 Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP ™ ) ..457 Roll Engagement .............458 Pitch Engagement ............460 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III xiii...
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Page 21: Section 1 System Overview
SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This section provides an overview of the G1000 NXi Integrated Avionics System as installed in the Cessna NAV III. The system presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot through large-format displays.
Page 22 GSA 81 servo actuator to the mechanical flight-control surface linkage. - GSR 56 (1) (Optional) – The GSR Iridium Transceiver operation for voice communication is by means of pilot and copilot headsets in the cockpit. The transceiver can provide Garmin Connext Weather and SMS functions.
Page 23 (Engine & CO Guardian Airframe I/F) (Carbon Monoxide Detection) GSA 81 (3) (Servos) Optional Optional Garmin Equipment Non-Garmin Equipment Garmin Equipment Non-Garmin Equipment Figure 1-1 System Block Diagram Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 24: System Controls
The system controls are located on the PFD and MFD bezels and audio panel. The controls for the PFD and MFD are discussed within the following pages of this section. PFD/MFD CONTROLS *Only with Garmin AFCS Figure 1-2 PFD/MFD Controls Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 25 NAV Knob Push to toggle cyan tuning box between NAV1 and NAV2. Turn to manually select a heading. When equipped with the Garmin AFCS, and operating in Heading Select mode, this knob provides the heading reference to the flight director.
Page 26 Controls the active pitch reference for the Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change *NOSE DN Key modes. * This Key only appears when equipped with the Garmin AFCS option. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 27: Sd Cards
To remove, gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch and eject the card. SD Card Slots Figure 1-3 PFD/MFD Display Bezel SD Card Slots Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 28: System Operation
Aircraft equipped with Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) will display “Electronic Stability and Protection System; Garmin ESP” on the power-on page. Aircraft without ESP will not have any ESP indication. Refer to the Additional Features section for more details on Garmin ESP™.
Page 29: Normal Operation
LRUs and no pilot action is required. Reversionary mode may be manually activated at any time by pressing the Audio Panel’ s red DISPLAY BACKUP Button. Pressing this button again deactivates reversionary mode. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 30: System Annunciations
(refer to the following table for possible flags and the responsible LRUs). NOTE: Refer to the current, pertinent flight manual for additional information regarding pilot responses to these annunciations. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 31: System Status
SYSTEM STATUS The status of detected LRUs can be checked on the ‘Aux - System Status’ Page. Active LRUs are indicated by green check marks; failed by red “X”s. Note failed LRUs and inform a service center or Garmin-authorized dealer.
Page 32: Adahrs Operation
Eight ADAHRS modes of operation are available and depend upon the combination of available sensor inputs. Loss of air data, GPS, or magnetometer sensor inputs is communicated to the pilot by system messages. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 33: Ahrs Operation
Four AHRS modes of operation are available and depend upon the combination of available sensor inputs. Loss of air data, GPS, or magnetometer sensor inputs is communicated to the pilot by message advisory alerts. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 34 GPS receiver. An alert message informs the pilot of the use of the backup GPS path. If both GPS inputs fail, the ADAHRS/AHRS continues to operate in reversionary No-GPS mode so long as the air data and magnetometer inputs are available and valid. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 35: Gps Receiver Operation
Press the desired GPS Softkey. a) Press the MENU Key. b) Use the FMS Knob to highlight the receiver which is not selected and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 36 GPS receiver. The current calculated GPS position, time, altitude, ground speed, and track for the aircraft are displayed below the satellite signal accuracy measurements. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 37 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the ‘Waypoint Information’ Window. 5) Enter the desired waypoint: Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired waypoint by identifier, facility, or city name and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 38 • ‘RAIM Available’—RAIM is predicted to be available for the specified waypoint, time, and date • ‘RAIM not Available’—RAIM is predicted to be unavailable for the specified waypoint, time, and date Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 39 Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that must be collected (signal strength bar is hollow) before the satellite may be used for navigation (signal strength bar becomes solid). Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 40: Accessing System Functionality
HSI Map Displays the HSI Map. Inset Trfc Replaces the Inset Map with a dedicated traffic display. HSI Trfc Replaces the HSI Map with a dedicated traffic display. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 41 Headwind/Tailwind and crosswind arrows with numeric components. Option 2 Total wind direction arrow and numeric speed. Option 3 Total wind direction arrow with digital numeric direction and speed. Displays ‘DME Information’ Window (optional). Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 42 Alerts Softkey label to change to a flashing ‘Message’ label. Pressing the Message Softkey opens the ‘Alerts Window, acknowledges the message, and the softkey reverts Message to the ‘Alerts’ label. Table 1-3 PFD Softkeys Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 43 Off: No terrain information shown on MFD Map. Topo: Displays topographical data (e.g., coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes) and elevation scale on MFD Map. REL: Displays relative terrain information on the MFD Map. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 44 Displays weather information. NOTAM Displays NOTAM information for selected airport, when available. Checklist When available, displays optional checklists. Table 1-4 MFD ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page Softkeys Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 45: Menus
4) The CLR Key may be pressed to remove the menu and cancel the operation. Pushing the FMS Knob also removes the displayed menu. No Options with NRST Window Displayed on PFD Options with FPL Page Displayed on MFD Figure 1-11 Page Menu Examples Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 46: Mfd Page Groups
(e.g. the Radio and Info Softkeys show different active page titles (‘Aux - XM Radio’ and ‘Aux - XM Information’ respectively) within the same page, ‘XM Radio’. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 47 Procedure Loading Page is opened. Turning the FMS Knob does not scroll through the Procedure pages. » Departure Loading » Arrival Loading » Approach Loading Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 48: Split Screen Functionality
In Wide View, move the Joystick up and down to move the pane selector. To change between Wide View and Narrow View, push and hold the Joystick. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 49: System Settings
2) Press the Defaults Softkey; or press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Restore Page Defaults’, and press the ENT Key. The message ‘Restore Setup X Page Defaults?’ is displayed. 3) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 50 ‘Time Offset’ field is highlighted. 5) If necessary, use the FMS Knob to enter the desired time offset (±HH:MM) and press the ENT Key to confirm selection. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 51 †† Excludes: altimeter, Vertical Speed Indicator, and VNV altitudes (Active Flight Plan). QFE settings can be in meters. ††† Excludes: Engine Indication System (EIS) Table 1-6 Display Units Settings (‘Aux - System Setup 1’ Page) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 52 See the Flight Management Section for information on the Nearest Airport settings. STABILITY & PROTECTION See the Additional Features Section for information on the Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) settings. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 53 4) Use the FMS Knob to select the desired voice setting and press the ENT Key. CHARTS See the Additional Features Section for information on chart settings. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 54: System Utilities
2) Push 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. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 55 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the ‘Aux - Utility’ Page. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Use the FMS Knob to highlight ‘Reset Departure Time’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 56 The softkey reverts to the “Alerts” label. Pressing the Alerts Softkey again removes the ‘Alerts’ Window from the display and the scheduler message is deleted from the message queue. Figure 1-18 PFD ‘Alerts’ Window Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 57 4) Press the CLR Key to clear the message text. If the CLR Key is pressed again, the message is restored. 5) Press the ENT Key to confirm message deletion. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 58: Display Backlighting
6) Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired backlighting and press the ENT Key. 7) To remove the menu, press the CLR or MENU Key. Figure 1-19 PFD Setup Menu Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 59: Section 2 Flight Instruments
• Vertical Navigation (VNV) indications minimum altitude alert • Outside Air Temperature (OAT) • Wind data The PFD also displays various alerts and annunciations discussed throughout this Pilot’ s Guide. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 60 Altimeter Softkeys Selected Altitude System Time Navigation Status Box Generic Timer Slip/Skid Indicator Transponder Data Box Attitude Indicator Selected Heading Bug Figure 2-1 Primary Flight Display (Default) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 61 Desired Track Wind Data Box Required Vertical Speed Indicator Inset Map Vertical Deviation Indication Bearing Information Windows VNV Target Altitude Minimum Altitude Alert Figure 2-2 Additional PFD Information 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 62: Flight Instruments
10˚, up to 90˚. Minor pitch marks are shown for intervening 5˚ increments, up to 25˚ below and 45˚ above the horizon line. Between 20˚ below to 20˚ above the horizon line, minor pitch marks occur every 2.5˚. When the optional Garmin Synthetic Vision System Technology system (Garmin SVT ™...
Page 63: Airspeed Indicator
20 knots, enabled Vspeeds Reference Bugs and their numeric values appear in a list at the bottom of the airspeed tape, ordered from highest to lowest. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 64: Altimeter
Altimeter as feet or meters. Altitude display units are set from the ‘Aux - System Setup 1’ Page. See the System Overview section for details on changing displayed units of measure. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 65 Altimeter. For example, if the Altimeter is displaying feet, the system can show a metric overlay for the indicated and selected altitudes without changing the scale or display units of the Altimeter. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 66 Or : Press the HPA Softkey to display the barometric pressure setting in hectopascals (hPa). 4) Press the Back Softkey twice to return to the top-level softkeys. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 67 8) The ‘On/Off’ Field will automatically highlight, turn the small FMS Knob to change ‘Off’ to ‘On’. 9) Push the FMS Knob to deactivate the cursor. QFE mode is now active. Ch ange the BARO setting to STD BARO to disable BARO QFE. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 68: Vertical Speed Indicator (Vsi)
Indicator, like a glideslope needle on a conventional indicator. If a localizer frequency is tuned and there is no glideslope, “NO GS” is displayed in place of the diamond. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 69 NOTE: When the temperature is warmer than a standard day, the system-generated glidepath guidance for a non-precision approach may cross below the FAF minimum altitude restriction. Preview Glidepath Glidepath Indicator Indicator Figure 2-12 Glidepath Indicator 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 70 Baro-VNAV is also the source of vertical approach guidance if the LNAV/VNAV procedure does not support SBAS vertical guidance. Garmin’ s Baro-VNAV system is automatically temperature-compensated for the final approach segment. In context of GPS LNAV/VNAV approaches, the system generated GlidePath is automatically compensated for temperature variation in both SBAS and Baro-VNAV modes;...
Page 71: Vertical Navigation (Vnv) Indications
Top of Descent Message VNV Target Altitude Vertical Deviation Indicator Required Vertical Speed Indicator Figure 2-15 Vertical Navigation Indications (PFD) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 72: Horizontal Situation Indicator (Hsi)
LOC) or a double line arrow (VOR2 and LOC2) which points in the direction of the set course. The To/ From Indicator rotates with the Course Pointer and appears when the system is receiving the active NAVAID. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 73 From Indicator points to the tail of the aircraft. Depending on the navigation source, the CDI on the HSI Map can appear either as an arrowhead (GPS, VOR, OBS) as a diamond (LOC). Refer to the Flight Management Section for information about using HSI Map overlays. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 74 (T), set on the ‘Aux - System Setup 1’ Page. When an approach referenced to true north has been loaded into the flight plan, the system generates an alert to change the navigation angle setting to True at the appropriate time. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 75 CDI by a white ring. The white ring is not shown when the HSI Map is enabled. Bearing pointers may be selected but not necessarily visible due to data unavailability. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 76 5) Press the bearing softkey again to display the bearing pointer with the optional ADF as the source. 6) To remove the bearing pointer and information window, press either Bearing 1 or Bearing 2 Softkey again. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 77: Course Deviation Indicator (Cdi)
GPS, the crosstrack error (XTK) is displayed below the white aircraft symbol. When navigating using a VOR or localizer (LOC), the CDI uses the same angular deviation as a mechanical CDI. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 78 - The final approach fix (FAF) is the active leg, the FAF is less than 15 nm away, and the aircraft is moving toward the FAF - A valid localizer frequency has been tuned - The GPS CDI deviation is less than 1.2 times full-scale deflection Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 79 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to highlight the desired setting and press the ENT Key. 5) To cancel the selection, push the FMS Knob or the CLR Key. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 80 ƒ If the active waypoint is part of the missed approach procedure, the active leg and the preceding missed approach legs must be aligned with the final approach segment course and the aircraft must not have passed the turn initiation point. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 81 0.3 nm * Flight phase annunciations are normally shown in magenta, but when cautionary conditions exist the color changes to amber. Table 2-3 Automatic GPS CDI Scaling 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 82 SUSP Softkey with its annunciator green to indicate the suspension is active as shown in the following figure. Pressing the SUSP Softkey deactivates the suspension and resumes automatic sequencing of approach waypoints, and the SUSP Softkey becomes the OBS Softkey. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 83 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS SUSP SUSP Softkey Annunciation Figure 2-30 Suspending Automatic Waypoint Sequencing 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 84: Supplemental Flight Data
The Outside Air Temperature (OAT) is displayed in the lower left corner of the PFD. It may be shown in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F), depending on the selected temperature units on the ‘Aux - System Setup 1’ Page. Figure 2-31 Outside Air Temperature Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 85: Wind Data
• Option 2: Wind direction arrow and speed • Option 3: Wind direction arrow with numeric direction and speed 4) To remove the window, press the Off Softkey. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 86: Synthetic Vision Technology (Svt)
The optional Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS-B) or standard Terrain-SVT is integrated within Garmin-SVT to provide visual and auditory alerts to indicate the presence of terrain and obstacle threats relevant to the projected flight path. Terrain alerts are displayed in red and yellow shading on the PFD.
Page 87: Svt Operation
- Wire Softkey enables the display of wire obstacles. Toggling SVT depiction: 1) Press the PFD Opt Softkey. 2) Press the SVT Softkey. 3) Press the Terrain Softkey. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 88: Svt Features
Airport signs are activated and deactivated by pressing the APT Sign Softkey. Toggling Airport Signs depiction: 1) Press the PFD Opt Softkey. 2) Press the SVT Softkey. 3) Press the APT Sign Softkey. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 89 Terrain-SVT or TAWS. However, decisions regarding terrain and/or obstacle avoidance should not be made using only the FPM. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 90 CDI. An inactive leg of an active flight plan is represented by white boxes corresponding to a white line drawn on a navigation map indicating an inactive leg. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 91 While approaching the center of the active leg and prescribed altitude, the number of pathway boxes decreases to a minimum of four. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 92 Selected Altitude for Step Down Programmed descent displayed by pathway Selected Altitude or Programmed Altitude (whichever is higher) Figure 2-38 SVT Pathways, Enroute and Descent Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 93 Programmed Altitude (whichever is higher) Turn Segment Climbs NOT displayed NOT displayed by pathway by pathway MAHP Figure 2-39 SVT Pathways, Approach, Missed Approach, and Holding 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 94 As the aircraft gets closer to the runway, more detail such as runway numbers and centerlines will be displayed. Other Runway on Airport Airport Runway Figure 2-40 Airport Runways Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 95 In these cases, the conflict is outside the SVT field of view to the left or right of the aircraft. Terrain Annunciation Potential Impact Area Figure 2-41 Terrain Alert 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 96 NOTE: The WireAware obstacle database does not contain all known power lines. And as such, obstacle avoidance is the sole responsibility of the flight crew. To enhance safety, SVT incorporates Garmin’ s WireAware wire obstacle technology. WireAware database information mainly includes Hazardous Obstacle Transmission (HOT) power lines which are typically high voltage transmission lines depicted on the VFR Sectional charts, and are considered of special interest to pilots.
Page 97: Field Of View
4) Turn the large FMS Knob to scroll through the Map Group options to Field of View. 5) Turn the small FMS Knob to select On or Off. 6) Push the FMS Knob to return to the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 98 Field of View not shown on Field of View on the MFD SVT View on the PFD Figure 2-45 PFD and MFD Field of View Comparison Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 99: Pfd Annunciations And Alerting Functions
8) If desired, turn the small FMS Knob to set the BARO Transition Alert Flight Level On or Off. 9) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the Flight Level field. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 100: Baro Qfe Indications
(M) in amber, and inner (I) in white. Refer to the Audio Panel and CNS Section for more information on Marker Beacon Annunciations. Outer Marker Middle Marker Inner Marker Altimeter Figure 2-49 Marker Beacon Annunciations Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 101: Minimum Altitude Alerting
(-59˚C to 59˚C). 6) To remove the window, press the CLR Key or the TMR/REF Softkey. Figure 2-51 BARO and TEMP COMP Minimum Altitude Alert 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 102: Abnormal Operations
In case of invalid SVT data, the PFD display reverts to the standard blue-over-brown attitude display. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 103: Svt In Reversionary Mode
- Alerts - Selected Course indication - Selected Altitude - Procedures - Transponder Status Box - VNV Target Altitude Nose High Nose Low Figure 2-53 Pitch Attitude Warnings 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 104: Svt Unusual Attitudes
This is intended to prevent losing sight of the horizon during extreme pitch attitudes. Blue Band Terrain Completely Fills Display Figure 2-54 Blue Sky Bar with Full Display Terrain Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 105: Section 3 Engine Indication System
When unsafe operating conditions occur, the corresponding displays flash to indicate cautions and warnings. If sensory data to an instrument becomes invalid or unavailable, a red “X” is displayed across the instrument. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 106: Engine Display
ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM 3.1 ENGINE DISPLAY Engine Display Engine System Display Figure 3-2 Model 172R Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 107 (ENG HRS) Voltmeter Displays the main and essential bus voltages (M, E Bus Volts) Ammeter Displays the main and standby battery load in amperes (M, S Battery Amps) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 108 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM Engine Display Engine System Display Figure 3-3 Model 172S Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 109 (ENG HRS) Voltmeter Displays the main and essential bus voltages (M, E Bus Volts) Ammeter Displays the main and standby battery load in amperes (M, S Battery Amps) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 110 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM Engine System Display Engine Display Figure 3-4 Model 182T Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 111 (Fuel QTY GAL) Voltmeter Displays the main and essential bus voltages (M, E Bus Volts) Ammeter Displays the main and standby battery load in amperes (M, S Battery Amps) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 112 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM Engine Display Engine System Display Figure 3-5 Model T182T Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 113 (Fuel QTY GAL) Voltmeter Displays the main and essential bus voltages (M, E Bus Volts) Ammeter Displays the main and standby battery load in amperes (M, S Battery Amps) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 114 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM Engine System Display Engine Display Figure 3-6 Model 206H Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 115 (Fuel QTY GAL) Voltmeter Displays the main and essential bus voltages (M, E Bus Volts) Ammeter Displays the main and standby battery load in amperes (M, S Battery Amps) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 116 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM Engine Display Engine System Display Figure 3-7 Model T206H Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 117 (Fuel QTY GAL) Voltmeter Displays the main and essential bus voltages (M, E Bus Volts) Ammeter Displays the main and standby battery load in amperes (M, S Battery Amps) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 118: Engine Display
Press to increase remaining fuel quantity in 10-gallon increments. 35 GAL Sets remaining fuel to 35 gallons. 53 GAL Sets remaining fuel to 53 gallons. Table 3-1 Engine Display Softkeys Figure 3-8 MFD Engine Display Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 119 CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) indication is shown near the bottom Engine Lean display. Cylinder Head Temperatures in Cyan Figure 3-12 Cylinder Head Temperatures (CHT) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 120 Fuel used (GAL Used) and range (in nautical miles) are calculated based on the displayed fuel remaining (GAL REM) and the fuel flow totalizer. The calculated range also takes into account the aircraft’ s heading and the wind direction and speed. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 121 4) Use the small FMS Knob to select the ‘Map’ group and press the ENT Key. 5) Highlight the ‘Fuel Range (RSV)’ field. 6) Turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 122 The fuel display shows the fuel quantity in each tank in gallons (gal). Fuel quantity for each tank is normally shown along a horizontal bar indicator. A caution or warning is issued for low fuel quantity. Figure 3-17 Fuel Display Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 123: Eis Display (Reversionary Mode)
PFD symbology together with the EIS Display (refer to System Overview for information about display reversionary mode). The EIS Display, in reversionary mode, is identical to the normal EIS Display on the MFD. EIS Display Figure 3-18 Reversionary Mode 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 124 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM Blank Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 125: Section 4 Audio Panel And Cns
(PFD). The Transponder Data Box is located to the left of the System Time Box. The data box displays the active four-digit code, mode, and reply status. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 126: 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 DME Tuning Window Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 127 Transponder Data Box – Indicates the selected transponder code, operating mode, reply, and ident status for the applicable transponder. DME Softkey – Displays the ‘DME Tuning’ Window. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 128: Audio Panel Controls
COM2 receiver audio can be added by pressing the COM2 Key. When the PTT is active the annunciation will be flashing. COM1 When selected, audio from the #1 COM receiver can be heard. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 129 Enables manual squelch for the intercom. When the intercom is active, push the VOL/SQ Knob to illuminate the squelch annunciation. Turn the VOL/SQ Knob to adjust squelch. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 130 The Bluetooth audio can only be assigned to one source at a time for each audio panel. Once the Bluetooth audio is assigned to an audio source, the remaining entertainment audio sources will only cycle between OFF and WHITE. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 131 Turn to move the cursor (flashing white or blue annunciation) to the desired Control Knob source. Bluetooth A flashing blue annunciation indicates the unit is discoverable. A solid blue Connection annunciation indicates an active Bluetooth connection. Annunciation Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 132: Com Operation
COM signals. When Automatic Squelch is disabled, COM audio reception is always on. Continuous static noise is heard over the headsets and speaker, if selected. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 133: Com Transceiver Manual Tuning
3) Press the ENT Key to load the COM frequency into the COM Standby Frequency Field. 4) Press the Frequency Transfer Key to transfer the frequency to the COM Active Frequency Field. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 134 2) Turn the large FMS Knob to place the cursor on the desired COM frequency. 3) Press the ENT Key to display the ‘Load Frequency’ Window. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 135 PFD COM Standby Field. Cursor then advances to the next frequency. Select INFO 1 Softkey for ‘Airport’, ‘Runways’, and ‘Frequencies’ Windows Figure 4-7 ‘WPT – Airport Information’ Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 136: Frequency Spacing
5) Press the ENT Key to complete the channel spacing selection. While the ‘COM Configuration’ Window is selected, the softkeys are blank. Select 8.33-kHz or 25.0-kHz COM Frequency Channel Spacing Figure 4-8 Frequency Channel Spacing Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 137: Nav Operation
When adjusting volume using the PFD or MFD VOL/SQ Knob, the level is displayed in place of the standby frequencies. Volume level indication remains for two seconds after the change. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 138: Nav Radio Selection And Activation
- ‘NRST – Nearest VOR’ - ‘WPT – VOR Information’ - ‘NRST – Nearest Frequencies’ (FSS, WX) - ‘NRST – Nearest Airports’ - ‘NRST – Nearest Airspaces’ Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 139 ENT Key is used to scroll through the list. The cursor is placed on the frequency with the FREQ Softkey and loaded into the NAV Tuning Box with the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 140 NAV frequencies are automatically loaded into the NAV Frequency field on approach activation, on the PFD. When loading or activating a VOR or ILS/LOC approach, the approach frequency is automatically transferred to a NAV frequency field as follows: Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 141: Marker Beacon Receiver
(annunciation illuminated) is used to provide an earlier indication when nearing a marker during an approach. The LO SENS function (annunciation extinguished) results in a narrower marker dwell while over a station. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 142: Dme Tuning
AUDIO PANEL AND CNS DME TUNING NOTE: When turning on the G1000 NXi for use, the system remembers the last frequency used for DME tuning and the NAV1 NAV2, or HOLD state prior to shutdown. The G1000 NXi System tunes the optional DME transceiver. The UHF DME frequency is tuned by pairing with a VHF NAV frequency.
Page 143: Mode S Transponder
Pressing 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 G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 144: Transponder Mode Selection
Mode A, Mode C, and Mode S all-call interrogations so the aircraft will not show up on the traffic systems of other aircraft. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 145 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 4-18 Reply Indication Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 146: Entering A Transponder Code
Transponder Data Box for a duration of 18 seconds. After the Ident Softkey is pressed while in Mode or Code Selection, the system reverts to the top-level softkeys. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 147: Flight Id Reporting
Figure 4-20 Ident Softkey and Indication FLIGHT ID REPORTING NOTE: If the Flight ID is required but the system is not configured for it, contact a Garmin-authorized service center for configuration. When the Flight ID must be entered before flight operation, the identifier is placed in the ‘References’ Window on the PFD.
Page 148: 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 149 » When the MAN SQ Annunciation is illuminated (Manual Squelch), the PILOT/PASS Knob controls either volume or squelch (selected by pushing the PILOT/PASS Knob and indicated by the VOL or SQ annunciation). Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 150: Intercom (Gma 1360)
Selected Radios Selected Radios Selected Radios Aural Alerts Aural Alerts Aural Alerts Passenger MIC Selected Radios Selected Radios Passenger MIC Aural Alerts Aural Alerts Copilot MIC Pilot MIC Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 151 Turn to adjust squelch when SQ is Turn to move the cursor (flashing illuminated, volume when VOL is annunciation) to the desired source illuminated. Figure 4-22 Volume/Squelch Control (GMA 1360) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 152: Split-Com Mode (Gma 1347)
Selecting any button other than PILOT ICS, COPLT ICS, PASS ICS, TEL, MUS1, or MUS2 will cancel Blue-Select Mode. Pushing the small knob will also cancel Blue-Select Mode. After approximately ten seconds with no input, the Blue-Select Mode will automatically cancel. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 153: Audio (Gma 1360)
3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the ‘Pilot L-R Swap’ or ‘Copilot L-R Swap’ ‘On/ Off’ Field in the Audio Box. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to turn the Swap On or counterclockwise to turn Off. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 154: Bluetooth (Gma 1360)
When the Audio Panel detects a recording device as the Bluetooth connected device, the PILOT ICS Annunciation will turn blue. All audio heard by the Pilot will be recorded. Press and hold the PILOT ICS Key to enable/disable Bluetooth recording mode. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 155: Clearance Recorder And Player
MUSIC INPUT #1 and MUSIC INPUT #2 cannot be completely turned off. Audio level for MUSIC INPUT #1 and MUSIC INPUT #2 can be adjusted by a Garmin-authorized service center. The Audio Panel provides two stereo auxiliary entertainment inputs: MUSIC INPUT #1 and MUSIC INPUT #2.
Page 156 Radio Audio from that input. For example, if passengers prefer their own music while the pilot listens to the SiriusXM Radio, the entertainment audio should be connected to the MUSIC INPUT #2 jack. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 157: Audio Panels Preflight Procedure
6) Press the MAN SQ Key so the in-key annunciation is no longer illuminated. Auto Squelch will now be active. Once this procedure has been completed, the pilot and copilot can change settings, keeping in mind the notes above. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 158: Abnormal Operation
COM1 transceiver. Audio is not available on the speaker during Fail-safe operation. REVERSIONARY MODE The red DISPLAY BACKUP Button selects the Reversionary Mode. See the System Overview Section for more information on Reversionary Mode. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 159: Section 5 Flight Management
The ‘Direct To’ Window, the ‘Flight Plan’ Window, the ‘Procedures’ Window, and the ‘Nearest Airports’ Window can be displayed in the lower right corner of the PFD. Details of these windows are discussed in detail later in the section. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 160 Figure 5-1 GPS Navigation Information on the PFD Inset Map Navigation Mode Current Track Indicator HSI Map Figure 5-2 GPS Navigation Information on the PFD HSI Map Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 161: Navigation Status Box And Data Bar
Left Holding Pattern Direct-to Vector to Final Right Procedure Turn Right DME Arc/Radius to Fix Leg Left Procedure Turn Left DME Arc/Radius to Fix Leg Right Holding Pattern Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 162 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to display and scroll through the data options list to select the desired data. 5) Press the ENT Key. Pressing the Defaults Softkey returns all fields to the default setting. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 163: Using Map Displays
NOTE: Map orientation can only be changed on the ‘Map – Navigation Map’ Page. Any other displays that show navigation data reflect the orientation selected for the ‘Map – Navigation Map’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 164 6) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired orientation. 7) Press the ENT Key to select the new orientation. 8) Push the FMS Knob to return to the base page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 165: Map Range
To change the map range turn the Joystick counter-clockwise to decrease the range, or clockwise to increase the range. Auto Zoom On Figure 5-9 Map Range Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 166 6) Press the ENT Key to accept the selected option. The flashing cursor highlights the ‘Auto Zoom’ display selection Field. 7) Select ‘MFD’, ‘PFD’, or ‘All’ using the small FMS Knob. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 167: Map Panning
60 seconds, the map reverts back to centered on the aircraft position and the flashing pointer is removed. Map Pointer Information Map Pointer Figure 5-10 Navigation Map - Map Pointer Activated Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 168 1) Place the Map Pointer on the boundary of an airspace. 2) Push the Joystick to remove the Map Pointer and center the map on the aircraft. Or : Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 169: Measuring Bearing And Distance
5) To exit the Measure Bearing/Distance option, push the Joystick; or select ‘Stop Measuring’ from the Page Menu and press the ENT Key. Measurement Pointer Lat/Long Information Measurement Line Figure 5-12 Navigation Map - Measuring Bearing and Distance Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 170: Topography
Absolute Terrain On Terrain Off Figure 5-14 PFD Inset Map - Absolute Terrain Data Maximum Displayed Elevation Minimum Displayed Elevation Figure 5-15 Navigation Map - Topo Scale Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 171 7) Select the desired range using the small FMS Knob. 8) Press the ENT Key. 9) Push the FMS Knob to return to the ‘Map – Navigation Map’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 172: Map Symbols
Local Road (Local Road) Railroads Large City (> 200,000) 1000 Medium City (> 50,000) Small City (> 5,000) State/Province 1000 River/Lake Latitude/Longitude (LAT/LON) 1000 Table 5-1 Land Symbol Information Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 173 Class C Airspace Altitude Label (ceiling/floor) Class D Airspace Altitude Label (ceiling) Class B/Terminal Manoeuvring Area and Airways surrounding TMA (CL B/TMA/AWY) Class C Airspace/Control Area (CL C/CTA) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 174 The declutter feature allows the pilot to progressively step through four levels of removing map information. The declutter level is displayed in the Detail Softkey and next to the Declutter Menu Option. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 175 Decluttering the PFD Map: 1) Press the Map/HSI Softkey. 2) Press the Detail Softkey. The current declutter level is shown. With each selection, another level of map information is removed. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 176: Airways
Airways Symbols Symbol Range (nm) Range (nm) Low Altitude Airways (V Routes and T Routes) High Altitude Airways (J Routes and Q Routes) Table 5-5 Airways Symbol Information Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 177 6) Select the desired range using the small FMS Knob. 7) Press the ENT Key. 8) Push the FMS Knob to return to the ‘Map – Navigation Map’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 178: Additional Navigation Map Items
The track vector shows up to 90 degrees of a turn for the 30 and 60 second time settings. It is always a straight line for the 2 min, 5 min, 10 min and 20 min settings. Track Vector Figure 5-17 Navigation Map -Track Vector Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 179 Time to Reserve Fuel Total Endurance Range Range to Reserve Fuel Figure 5-20 Navigation Map - Fuel Range Ring Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 180 V shape in front of the aircraft symbol on the map. This is only available if SVT is installed on the aircraft. Lateral Field of View Boundaries Figure 5-21 Navigation Map - Field of View Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 181: Waypoints
FMS Knob during the selection process. If duplicate entries exist for an identifier, a ‘Duplicate Waypoints’ Window is displayed when the ENT Key is pressed. Identifier with Duplicates Duplicate Waypoints Duplicate Message Figure 5-23 ‘Waypoint Information’ Window - Duplicate Identifier Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 182: Airports
» 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) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 183 • NAVAIDS: Type, Identifier, • Charts: VFR Sectional Raceways, Golfing, etc. Frequency, Radial, Distance • Elevation: Airfield Elev (ft) • Mag Var: Airfield Mag Var • Airport Manager: Phone (degrees) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 184 25 of the nearest airports (three entries can be displayed at one time). If there are more than three they are displayed in a scrollable list. If there are no nearest airports available, “None Within 200nm” is displayed. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 185 ‘Nearest Airports’ Window and the ‘Airport Information’ Window.) 4) Press the CLR Key or the Nearest Softkey to close the PFD ‘Nearest Airports’ Window. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 186 - Frequency Showing Nearest Airport Approaches Available Window Selection LD APR Softkey (only Softkeys available if an approach is highlighted) Figure 5-28 ‘NRST - Nearest Airport’ Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 187 6) Use the FMS Knob to enter the minimum runway length (zero to 25,000 feet) and press the ENT Key. 7) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 188: Non-Airport Waypoints
- Identifier/Type (symbol) - Radial to VOR Selected Waypoint: - Distance to VOR Intersection (as seen here) VRP, or User Waypoint Figure 5-29 Non-Airport Waypoint Information Page (Intersection Example) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 189 » The ‘NRST – Nearest NDB’ Page will show three boxes labeled ‘Nearest NDB’, ‘Information’, and ‘Frequency’. The NDB ‘Information’ Box will show a Compass Locator if the NDB is associated with either a Locator Outer Marker (LOM) or Locator Middle Marker (LMM). Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 190 Intersection Info User Waypoint - - Lat/Long Reference VOR Info - Identifier/Type (symbol) - Radial to VOR - Distance to VOR Figure 5-31 ‘NRST - Nearest Intersection’ Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 191 - VRP Name - Lat/Long - Country - Lat/Long Reference Wpt Info - Identifier - Radial/Distance Figure 5-32 Nearest Non-Airport Waypoints (NDB, VOR, VRP, and User WPTS) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 192 7) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Or : 1) Push the FMS Knob to activate the cursor. 2) Enter a user waypoint name (up to six characters). Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 193 Or : 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. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 194 1) With the ‘WPT – User WPT Information’ Page displayed, push the FMS Knob to activate the cursor. 2) Select a user waypoint in the ‘User Waypoint List’ Box, if required, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 195 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Select ‘Delete All User Waypoints.’ 4) Press the ENT Key twice to confirm the selection. 5) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 196: Airspaces
Class B Airspace Restricted Area Airspace Altitude Class D Airspace Label Alert Area Class C Airspace (Other) MOA (Military) ADIZ (Other) Warning Area (Other) Figure 5-33 Airspaces Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 197: Nearest Airspace
4) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to turn the airspace alert On or counterclockwise to turn the alert Off. 5) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 198 Window’, and press the ENT Key. The cursor is placed in the ‘Airspace Alerts’ Box. 3) Select the desired airspace. 4) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 199: Smart Airspace
5) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise to turn smart airspace On or counterclockwise to turn smart airspace Off. 6) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 200: Direct-To Navigation
VNV Constraints - Altitude at Arrival - Along Track Offset Direct-to Point Info - Bearing/Distance - Desired Course Activation Command Figure 5-37 ‘Direct To’ Window - PFD Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 201 FMS Knob during the selection process. 3) Press the ENT Key. ‘Activate?’ is highlighted. 4) Press the ENT Key to activate the direct-to. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 202 2) Use the FMS Knob to select the desired airport (the nearest one is already selected). 3) Press the¯ 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 G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 203 All VNV altitudes following the direct-to waypoint are retained. See the section on Vertical Navigation for more information regarding the use and purpose of VNV altitudes and offset distances. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 204: Flight Planning
(see Miscellaneous Messages in Appendix A) advising that one or more stored flight plans need to be edited. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 205 - Vertical Speed Target Non-Active, - Flight Path Angle Flight Plan Leg - Vertical Speed Target - Vertical Deviation Figure 5-39 ‘FPL - Active Flight Plan’ Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 206 NOTE: The system supports AFCS lateral guidance for all leg types (using NAV or FMS APPR mode). The system does not support course deviation for any heading leg types (VA, VD, VI, VM, or VR). Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 207: Flight Plan Views
4) Press the Wide Softkey to display the wide view, or press the Narrow Softkey to display the narrow view. 5) Press the Back Softkey to return to the top level active flight plan softkeys. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 208 Figure 5-42 Split Screen Mode Narrow and Wide View Split Screen Wide View with Flight Plan Map Split Screen Narrow View with Flight Plan Map Figure 5-43 Split Screen Mode with Flight Plan Map Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 209: Creating A Flight Plan
Turn the small FMS Knob to select the runway, and press the ENT Key. e) Press the ENT Key again to add the origin airport/runway to the flight plan. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 210 Press the ENT Key. The stored flight plan is modified as each waypoint is entered. 7) Repeat step number 6 to enter each additional enroute waypoint. 8) When all waypoints have been entered, push the FMS Knob to deactivate the cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 211: Flight Plan Waypoint And Airway Modifications
MFD. Press the ENT key to return to the ‘FPL – Active Flight Plan’ Page with the accepted changes. Origin Header Enroute Header Enroute Waypoints Destination Header Figure 5-44 Active Flight Plan Waypoints Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 212 NOTE: If removal of a flight plan item (waypoint, procedure, etc.) results in deletion of the end waypoint of the active leg, an off-route direct-to to the deleted waypoint is created and activated. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 213 - Roll Steering until path aligns with course leg (PNH to ILOZA) Active Leg to PNH - Geometry cannot support fly-by to the following leg (PNH to ILOZA) Figure 5-45 PNH Fly-Over Waypoint Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 214 - TOP as Fly-By Waypoint Figure 5-46 TOP Fly-By Waypoint Fly-Over Waypoint Symbol Enroute Segment - TOP as Fly-Over Waypoint Fly-Over Waypoint Symbol Figure 5-47 TOP Fly-Over Waypoint Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 215 The system anticipates the desired airway based on the selected waypoint and the flight plan. Airway Entry Waypoint Selected Airway Airways Available at TOP Preview of Selected Airway Airway Waypoint Sequence Figure 5-48 ‘FPL - Select Airway’ Page - Selecting Airway Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 216 Key and select “Load Airway”. The LD AIRWY Softkey or the “Load Airway” menu item is available only when a valid airway entry waypoint has already been entered in the flight plan. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 217 7) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, or highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. 8) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 218: Flight Plan Operations
The flight plan leg which is currently being used for navigation guidance is referred to as the ‘active leg’. The system automatically sequences from one active leg to the next as defined by the active flight plan. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 219 Along Track Offset Waypoint and Distance from Flight Plan Along Track Offset Waypoint Waypoint and Distance Figure 5-51 Along Track Offset Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 220 (‘Parallel Track Unavailable Not Allowed for Active Leg’). Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 221 Activation Prompt Figure 5-52 ‘Parallel Track’ Window Parallel Track Waypoints - TIFTO-p - TOP-p - ... - LAA-p Original Track Parallel Track Figure 5-53 Parallel Track Active Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 222: Closest Point Of Fpl
(DIS) to the closest point along the flight plan to the selected reference waypoint and creates a user waypoint at this location. The name for the new user waypoint is derived from the identifier of the reference waypoint. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 223: User-Defined Holding Patterns
Map of Hold Location Expect Further Clearance Time Load Hold in Active Flight Plan Figure 5-54 Creating a User Defined Holding Pattern at an Active Flight Plan Waypoint Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 224 2) Push the FMS Knob to activate the cursor (not required on the PFD) and turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the waypoint for the hold. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 225 (If the direct-to waypoint is part of the active flight plan, ‘HOLD’ is inserted into the active flight plan. If the direct-to waypoint is not part of the active flight plan, an off-route direct-to hold is created.) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 226: Managing Flight Plans
Pending Connext Action Annunciator Pending Flight Plan Pending Flight Plan Pop-Up Alert Ignore Softkey Preview Softkey Figure 5-56 Pending Flight Plan Transfer from a Mobile Device Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 227 Turn the FMS Knob to highlight ‘Preview Flight Plan’. c) Press the ENT Key to display the ‘FPL – Preview Flight Plan’ Page on the MFD. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 228 ‘FPL – Flight Plan Catalog’ Page. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, or highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 229 Some flight plan waypoints were successfully imported from the SD card, however others had errors and were not imported. A partial stored flight plan now exists in the system. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 230 SD card. If overwriting the existing flight plan is not desired, select “CANCEL” using the FMS Knob, press the ENT Key, select another flight plan slot, and press the Import Softkey again. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 231 3) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key to delete the active flight plan. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, or highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 232 4) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. The flight plan is stored in the next available position in the flight plan list on the ‘FPL – Flight Plan Catalog’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 233 4) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key to delete all flight plans. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, or highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 234 6) Use the FMS Knobs to edit the comment. 7) Press the ENT Key to accept the changes. 8) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 235: Vertical Navigation
NOTE: VNV is inhibited while automatic waypoint sequencing has been suspended. Active Vertical Navigation Profile Active Vertical Navigation Profile Disabled (fields dashed) Enabled (valid data) Cncl VNV Softkey ENBL VNV Softkey Figure 5-59 Enabling/Disabling Vertical Navigation Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 236: Constraints
Restriction Bar Altitude Constraint Examples Temperature Cross AT 2,300 ft Cross AT or ABOVE Cross AT or BELOW Compensated 5,000 ft 3,000 ft Figure 5-60 Waypoint Altitude Constraints Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 237 NOTE: If the Final Approach Fix (FAF) is available for vertical guidance, the FAF altitude constraint may be modified and set above or below the published FAF altitude. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 238 2) Push the FMS Knob, and turn to highlight the desired waypoint altitude constraint. 3) Press the CLR Key. A ‘Remove or Revert to published VNV altitude of nnnnnFT?’ confirmation window is displayed. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 239 The constraint is shown in parenthesis indicating it is based on the Baro QFE setting. System Calculated Advisory Altitude Baro QFE Altitude Designated Altitude Constraint Baro QFE Altitude Figure 5-61 Baro QFE Altitude Constraints Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 240: Vertical Navigation Direct To
Removing a VNV direct-to altitude constraint: 1) Press the ¯ Key to display the ‘Direct To’ Window. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) With ‘Clear Vertical Constraints’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 241: Vertical Situation Display (Vsd)
NOTE: Certain leg types (e.g. holds, heading legs) do not support VNV PATH descents because the lateral distance of those legs in unknown. The VSD will not show a VNV profile for any legs that have no vertical path guidance. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 242 Terrain/obstacles along the current track, vertical track vector, and Track selected altitude *Active flight plan information consists of waypoints, associated altitude constraints, current VNV profile, TOD/BOD, and destination runway Table 5-12 VSD Modes Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 243 3) Press the Inset Softkey. 4) Press the VSD Softkey to enable the Vertical Situation Display. 5) Press the VSD Mode softkey to choose between Auto, FPL, or TRK. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 244 1) Select the ‘Map – Navigation Map’ Page. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Turn the FMS Knob to highlight ‘Hide VSD’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 245: Procedures
(APRs) are stored within the database and can be loaded using the PROC Key. NOTE: The databases used in Garmin navigation systems contain Special Procedures. Prior to flying these procedures, pilots must have specific FAA authorization, training, and possession of the corresponding current, and legitimately-sourced chart (approach plate, etc.).
Page 246: Departures
The route is defined by selection of a departure, the transition waypoints, and a runway. Available Procedure Actions Departure Airport Loaded Procedures Departure Preview Departure Choices Figure 5-64 Departure Selection Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 247 Turn the small FMS Knob to view the available departures. Press the ENT Key to select the departure. The cursor moves to the ‘Runway’ Box. The departure is previewed on the map. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 248 1) Press the FPL Key to display the ‘FPL – Active Flight Plan’ Page. 2) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise one click to display the ‘FPL – Flight Plan Catalog’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 249: Arrivals
The route is defined by selection of an arrival, the transition waypoints, and a runway. Available Procedure Actions Destination Airport Loaded Procedures Arrival Preview Arrival Choices Figure 5-66 Arrival Selection Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 250 Turn the small FMS Knob to view the available arrivals. Press the ENT Key to select the arrival. The cursor moves to the ‘Transition’ Box (only if there are available transitions). The arrival is previewed on the map. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 251 4) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the removal request, highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press the ENT Key. 5) Push the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 252: Approaches
Baro-VNAV approach glidepath. NOTE: When flying Direct-to the Final Approach Fix (FAF), the system will suspend (SUSP) leg sequencing if the approach intercept angel exceeds 45 degrees. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 253 L/VNAV (Baro VNAV) if SBAS unavailable) (available only if SBAS available) Table 5-14 Approach Service Levels Available Procedure Actions Destination Airport Loaded Procedures Approach Preview Approach Choices Figure 5-68 Approach Selection Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 254 “Obstacle clearance is not provided for visual approaches” is displayed on the approach selection page and must be acknowledged before the visual approach is loaded into the flight plan. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 255 NOTE: If there is no arrival procedure in the active flight plan, loading an approach to a flight plan in which the destination airport has already been entered, will result in the previously entered destination airport followed by the newly loaded approach. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 256 ‘PROC – Approach Loading’ Page is displayed with the ‘Transition’ Field highlighted. 6) Turn the FMS Knob to highlight the desired transition, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 257 Activating a previously loaded approach: 1) Press the PROC Key. The ‘Procedures’ Window is displayed with ‘Activate Approach’ highlighted. 2) Press the ENT Key to activate the approach. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 258 2) Turn the small FMS Knob clockwise one click to display the ‘FPL – Flight Plan Catalog’ Page. 3) Push the FMS Knob to activate the cursor and turn the FMS Knob to highlight the flight plan to be edited. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 259 See the Using Map Displays, Map Symbols discussion previously given in this section for information on displaying the missed approach preview on the navigation map. Course to Altitude Leg Figure 5-71 Course to Altitude Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 260 5) Press the ENT Key. ‘Activate Compensation?’ is highlighted. 6) Press the ENT Key. The compensated altitudes for the approach are shown in the flight plan. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 261 Selected Temperature FAF Altitude Compensated Altitude Temperature Compensation Selected Figure 5-72 Temperature Compensation Uncompensated Compensated Altitudes Altitudes Figure 5-73 Temperature Compensation in the Active Flight Plan Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 262 PFD. Approach Temperature at minimum destination TEMP COMP Minimum PFD – COMP MIN Shown MFD – ‘PROC – Approach Loading’ Page Figure 5-74 Entering Temp Comp Minimums Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 263: Trip Planning
- Calibrated Airspeed – The primary source is from the air data system, and the secondary source of information is GPS ground speed. - Indicated Altitude – The primary source is the barometric altitude, and the secondary source of information is GPS altitude. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 264 » Time of fuel endurance (Total Endurance) – This time is shown as hours:minutes. This value is obtained by dividing the amount of fuel on board by the current fuel flow. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 265 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘CUM’ or ‘REM’. The statistics for each leg can be viewed by turning the small FMS Knob to select the desired leg. The Trip Planning Map also displays the selected data. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 266 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. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 267: Abnormal Operation
While the system is in DR Mode, some terrain functions are not available. Additionally, the accuracy of all nearest information (airports, airspaces, and waypoints) is questionable. Finally, airspace alerts continue to function, but with degraded accuracy. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 268 Course Deviation Indicator Dead Reckoning Annunciation Bearing Pointer/ Distance Nav Data Bar Dead Reckoning Annunciation Figure 5-78 Dead Reckoning Mode - GPS Derived Data Shown in Amber Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 269: Section 6 Hazard Avoidance
• Terrain Awareness and Warning System Class-B (TAWS-B) Traffic • Traffic Information Service (TIS) • Garmin GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) Traffic (Optional) • Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Traffic (Optional) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 270: Data Link Weather
The SiriusXM Weather service, available with the optional Garmin GDL 69A or GDL 69 SXM SiriusXM Datalink Receiver and an active service subscription, updates its weather data periodically and automatically, and transmits this information to the aircraft’...
Page 271: Activating Data Link Weather Services
NOTE: Not all weather products offered by SiriusXM are supported for display on this system. This pilot’s guide only discusses supported weather products. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 272 Note additional information about the airframe may be required. After an account has been established, Garmin provides an access code that must be entered on the system and successfully transmitted to the Garmin Connext service via the Iridium satellite network.
Page 273 Figure 6-2 Identification Needed for Iridium Registration Registering the system to receive Garmin Connext Weather: 1) Go to flygarmin.com. Locate the information for subscribing to Garmin Connext Satellite Services on the website. 2) Choose a desired service which includes weather data and enter the requested information about the aircraft.
Page 274: Weather Product Age
10) Press the ENT Key. ‘Register’ is highlighted. 11) Press the ENT Key. The system contacts Garmin through the Iridium network. System registration is complete when the Current Registration window displays the correct information for the Airframe, Tail Number, Airframe Serial Number, and Iridium Serial Number.
Page 275 SiriusXM and FIS-B weather products are broadcast automatically on a repeating cycle without pilot intervention. The Garmin Connext weather service requires the pilot to select a manual or automatic (recurring) weather data request in order to receive weather data updates.
Page 276 Radar Coverage Not Available No product image Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) No product image Table 6-1 SiriusXM Weather Product Symbols and Data Timing Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 277 It does not necessarily represent the rate at which the service receives new data from various weather sources. The pilot chooses how often to contact the Garmin Connext weather service in order to retrieve weather data through the Connext Data Request.
Page 278: Displaying Data Link Weather Products
The Weather Data Link Page also provides system-wide controls for selecting the data link weather source, if more than one source has been installed. The page title indicates the selected data link weather source (e.g., “XM”, “CNXT”). Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 279 Turn the FMS Knob to highlight ‘Display XM Weather’, or ‘Display Connext Weather’ (choices may vary depending on the installed equipment). b) Press the ENT Key. Figure 6-5 Changing the Data Link Weather Source 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 280 Shows the next level of winds aloft altitude softkeys. Legend Enables/disables the SiriusXM Weather Legends Window. Softkey available for selection when at least one SiriusXM Weather product is enabled. Back Returns to the second-level softkeys. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 281 Displays third level softkeys for enabling/disabling the Winds Aloft weather product and selecting a winds aloft altitude. PREV Shows the previous level of winds aloft altitude softkeys. Disables the Winds Aloft weather product overlay. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 282 Enables/disables the PIREPs weather product overlay. Back Returns to the first level softkeys. The Weather Data Link Page can display a legend for each enabled weather product. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 283 Additional Information on Weather Storm Cell Feature Selected with Map Selected with Pointer Map Pointer Figure 6-6 Panning on the ‘Map - Weather Data Link (XM)’ Page 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 284 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘Product Group 1’ or ‘Product Group 2’, and press the ENT Key. NOTE: ‘Product Group 2’ is only applicable to SiriusXM and Garmin Connext Weather. 5) Turn the large FMS Knob or press the ENT Key to scroll through product selections.
Page 285 Displaying Data Link Weather Products on the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page: 1) Select the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page. 2) Press the Map Opt Softkey. 3) Press the softkey to enable/disable the desired weather product. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 286 The page menus also provide an alternative to using the softkeys to enable/disable data link weather product overlays on maps. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 287: Connext Data Requests
Before a Connext Data Request can occur, a valid request coverage area must be defined from which all currently available Garmin Connext Weather products will be retrieved. At a minimum, either the aircraft’ s present position or a waypoint (as part of a flight plan or entered directly in the ‘WAYPOINT’ coverage field) must be part of the request coverage area, otherwise the request status window indicates ‘INVALID COVERAGE...
Page 288 Next 80 nm of Flight Plan 200 nm Diameter Requested Selected, 200 nm Route Width Requested Figure 6-9 Garmin Connext Weather Data Request Results with Precipitation Data Displayed Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 289 Iridium signal strength. The system retrieves all available Garmin Connext Weather products within the selected coverage area during an initial Connext Data Request, regardless of which products (if any) are currently enabled for display. On...
Page 290: Weather Product Overview
This shows the highest radar energy received from multiple antenna tilt angles at various altitudes. For radar sites based in Canada, the NEXRAD weather product shows radar returns from the lowest antenna tilt angle, Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 291 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, then press the ENT Key. 5) To remove the menu, push the FMS Knob or the CLR Key. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 292 For example, at a distance of 124 miles from the radar site, the radar beam is approximately 18,000 feet above the radar site. The radar cannot detect any precipitation occurring below the beam at this distance and altitude. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 293 ƒ If the precipitation type is unknown, the system displays the precipitation as rain, regardless of actual precipitation type. No Coverage Above 55°N Precipitation Above 52°N Always Displays as Mixed Figure 6-12 NEXRAD Weather Product - Canada 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 294 When the combined NEXRAD is selected, regional NEXRAD takes display precedence where data is available, and continental US NEXRAD is displayed outside of the regional NEXRAD coverage area. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 295 Product Icon and No radar coverage Regional NEXRAD Weather Product enabled Figure 6-14 Continental US (CONUS) NEXRAD Weather Product on the ‘Map - Weather Data Link (FIS-B)’ Page 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 296 All weather product legends can be viewed on the ‘Map - Weather Data Link (FIS-B)’ Page. For the NEXRAD legend, press the Legend Softkey when the NEXRAD weather product is enabled. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 297 ƒ The continental US version of the NEXRAD weather product is not available above 60º of latitude. The following may cause abnormalities in displayed NEXRAD radar images: ƒ Ground clutter 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 298 Each radar site or source may provide weather data at differing rates and times. Periodically, the Garmin Connext Weather service compiles the available information to form a composite image, and assigns a single time to indicate when it created the image. This image becomes the Precipitation weather product.
Page 299 (designated by the letter Z). The value of Z increases as the returned signal strength increases. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 300 ƒ Sun strobes (when the radar antenna points directly at the sun). ƒ Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows. ƒ Metallic dust (chaff) from military aircraft, which can cause alterations in radar scans. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 301 Since Echo Tops and Cloud Tops use the same color scaling to represent altitude, display of these weather products is mutually exclusive. When Echo Tops is activated, NEXRAD and Cloud Tops data are removed. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 302 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 data is removed. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 303 2) Press the XM LTNG or DL LTNG Softkey. To display the Lightning legend on the Weather Data Link Page, press the Legend Softkey when Data Link Lightning is selected for display. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 304 Figure 6-27 Cell Movement Weather Product On the Weather Data Link (XM) Page, the Cell Movement weather product has a dedicated Cell MOV Softkey for enabling/disabling this weather product on this page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 305 After the ‘Cell Movement’ option is set to ‘On’, refer to the previous procedures for enabling/disabling the NEXRAD weather product to control both products simultaneously on navigation maps using the NEXRAD Softkey. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 306 SIGMET and AIRMET weather products are not available unless at least one SIGMET or AIRMET has been received. The weather product age indicates ‘N/A’ when no SIGMET or AIRMET is available. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 307 HAZARD AVOIDANCE NOTE: For Garmin Connext Weather only, the entire SIGMET or AIRMET is shown on the map as long as any portion of it is issued within the selected coverage area of the Connext Data Request. AIRMET for Turbulence...
Page 308 2) Push the Joystick and pan to the desired airport. 3) Press the ENT Key. The ‘WPT - Weather Information’ Page is shown with METAR and TAF text. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 309 The METAR flag color is determined by the information in the METAR text. The system displays a gray METAR flag when the system cannot determine the METAR category based on the available information. Figure 6-35 METAR Legend 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 310 SURFACE ANALYSIS AND CITY FORECAST (SIRIUSXM) Surface Analysis and City Forecast information is available for current and forecast weather conditions. Forecasts are available for intervals of 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 311 Or : Pr ess the Off Softkey to disable the display of the weather product. Figure 6-37 Surface Analysis Legend 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 312 1) Select the ‘Map - Weather Data Link (XM)’ Page. 2) Press the More WX Softkey. 3) Press the FRZ LVL Softkey. Figure 6-39 Freezing Levels Legend Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 313 The Wind Softkey label changes to reflect the altitude selected. Figure 6-40 Winds Aloft Data at 12,000 Feet Figure 6-41 Winds Aloft Data with Legend 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 314 Headwind and tailwind components aloft are available inside the Vertical Situation Display (VSD) on the Navigation Map Page when the SiriusXM or Garmin Connext Weather service is the active data link weather source. The displayed components are relative to current aircraft altitude and track, but not to aircraft speed.
Page 315 6) Turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 7) Push the FMS Knob or CLR Key to return to the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page with the changed settings. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 316 Displaying County Warning information: 1) Select the ‘Map - Weather Data Link (XM)’ Page. 2) Press the More WX Softkey. 3) Press the County Softkey. Figure 6-44 County Warnings Legend Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 317 NOTE: If a GDL 69 SXM or GDL 69A SXM receiver is installed, the Cyclone weather product is not available unless at least one cyclone or tropical storm has been received. The weather product age indicates ‘N/A’ when no cyclone or tropical storm has been received. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 318 The ICNG Softkey label changes to indicate the altitude selected. Light Icing Potential Moderate Icing Potential Figure 6-47 Icing Data at 6,000 Feet Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 319 4) Select a softkey for the desired altitude: 21,000 feet up to 45,000 feet. Press the Next or PREV Softkey to cycle through the altitude softkeys. The TURB Softkey label changes to indicate the altitude selection. Figure 6-49 Turbulence Weather Product at 21,000 Feet Figure 6-50 Turbulence Legend 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 320 6) Use the FMS Knob or the ENT Key to scroll through the PIREP or AIREP text. 7) Push the FMS Knob or the CLR Key to return to the ‘Map - Weather Data Link (XM)’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 321 Figure 6-52 PIREP Text on the ‘Map - Weather Data Link (XM)’ Page The PIREP color is determined by the type (routine or urgent). Figure 6-53 AIREPs & PIREPs Legend 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 322 4) If necessary, turn the FMS Knob to select ‘Review Airspaces’ and press the ENT Key. The system displays the TFR Information window. 5) Push the FMS Knob or the CLR Key to remove the TFR Information window. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 323 7) Press the ENT Key to select an option. 8) Push the FMS Knob or CLR Key to return to the Navigation Map Page with the changed settings. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 324: Fis-B Weather Status
3) Turn the small FMS Knob to highlight ‘Enable FIS-B Weather’ or ‘Disable FIS-B Weather’, and press the ENT Key. Figure 6-56 Viewing FIS-B Weather Status on the ‘Aux - ADS-B Status’ Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 325: Abnormal Operations For Garmin Connext Weather
Connext Comm Error [4] This occurs if multiple automatic weather data requests have recently failed, or a GIA is off-line. Connext Comm Error [5] The Iridium or Garmin Connext services are not accessible. Check Iridium signal strength. If this error persists, the system should be serviced.
Page 326 Garmin during registration. If this error persists, contact Garmin Aviation Support using the information at flygarmin.com. Connext Server Temp The Garmin Connext Weather data server is temporarily out of service, but is expected to return to Inop service in less than 30 minutes.
Page 327: Stormscope Lightning Detection System
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the ‘Map - Stormscope®’ Page. 3) Turn the Joystick clockwise to increase the map range or counter-clockwise to decrease the map range. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 328 3) Press the ENT Key to select the highlighted mode and remove the menu. To remove the menu without changing modes, press the MENU Key or the CLR Key, or push the FMS Knob. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 329: Setting Up Stormscope On The Navigation Map
5) When an item is highlighted, turn the small FMS Knob to select the option. 6) Press the ENT Key. 7) Push the FMS Knob to return to the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 330 Strike mode indicates the approximate location of lightning strikes. Stormscope Mode Lightning Strike Rate Per Minute Stormscope Navigation Map Overlay Enabled Icon Figure 6-58 ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page with Stormscope Lightning Data Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 331: Terrain Displays
Individual obstructions, such as towers or power lines, may be shown if available in the database. Garmin verifies the data to confirm accuracy of the content. However, the displayed information should never be understood as being all-inclusive and data may still contain inaccuracies.
Page 332: Relative Terrain Symbology
On-Ground Legend was shown in order to provide the pilot with the most information possible. On-Ground Legend In-Air Legend Figure 6-59 Relative Terrain Legend The following figure shows the relative terrain coloring for the Terrain Proximity system. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 333 Yellow obstacle is between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude White obstacle is more than 1000 ft below aircraft altitude Table 6-9 Relative Point Obstacle Symbols and Colors 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 334 - PFD Maps - ‘Aux - Trip Planning’ Page - ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page’ - ‘FPL - Active Flight Plan’ Page - Terrain Proximity/Terrain-SVT/TAWS-B Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 335 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. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 336: Terrain Page
Showing/hiding aviation information on the terrain 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 G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 337: Wire Obstacle Information And Alerting
United States; with limited coverage in portions of Canada and Mexico. In addition, the height of the wire obstacles is commonly estimated and should not be relied upon for maneuvering decisions. NOTE: Wire obstacle symbols are not depicted in the Vertical Situation Display (VSD). 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 338: Vertical Situation Display (Vsd) Terrain
Total VSD Width Approach 0.6 nm Departure 0.6 nm Terminal 2.0 nm Enroute 4.0 nm Oceanic 4.0 nm Table 6-13 VSD Terrain Width Varies with Phase of Flight Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 339 VSD Inset Window. Track Mode Boundary enabled Terrain Legend Terrain Display Enabled Icon Altitude Scale VSD Range Figure 6-64 Terrain Information on the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 340 7) Press the ENT Key to select an option. 8) Push the FMS Knob or CLR Key to return to the ‘Map - Navigation Map’ Page with the changed settings. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 341: Terrain-Svt And Taws-B Alerting Displays
Pop-up Alert Annunciation Alert Figure 6-66 TAWS-B Alert Annunciations Potential Impact Area Terrain Legend Alert Annunciation Figure 6-67 ‘Map - TAWS-B’ Page (After TAWS-B Pop-up Alert Acknowledgment) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 342 “Wire Ahead; Pull Up, Pull Up” PULL UP WIRE AHEAD - PULL-UP Warning (ILI) Reduced Required LIne “Wire, Wire; Pull Up, Pull Up” PULL UP WARNING - WIRE Clearance Warning (RLC) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 343 (VCO) “500” Excessive Descent Rate “Sink Rate” TERRAIN SINK RATE Caution (EDR) Negative Climb Rate “Don’t Sink” TERRAIN DON’T SINK Caution (NCR) Table 6-15 TAWS-B Alerts Summary 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 344: Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance
(descending) upon terrain a rate that is calculated to be excessive relative to height above terrain. The following figure shows the parameters for the alert. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 345 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 6-70 PDA Alerting Threshold 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 346 “TOO LOW, TERRAIN” 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 Sink Rate (FPM) Figure 6-72 Negative Climb Rate (NCR) Sink Rate Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 347: Inhibiting Alerting
“Terrain System Not Available” is generated. When sufficient GPS signal is returns and the aircraft is within the database coverage area, the voice alert “Terrain System Available” is generated. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 348 TAWS-B continually monitors several system-critical items such as database validity, hardware status, and GPS status. If the terrain/obstacle database is not available, the voice alert “TAWS System Failure” is generated along with the ‘TAWS FAIL’ alert annunciation. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 349 Obstacle databases * “TAWS Available” will be heard when sufficient GPS signal is received, or Terrain database coverage area re- entered. Table 6-17 TAWS-B System Status Annunciations 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 350: Traffic Information Service (Tis)
(for speeds greater than 500 fpm in either direction) to the right of the target symbol. Traffic symbols for aircraft without altitude reporting capability appear without altitude separation or climb/descent information. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 351: Displaying Traffic Data
Enabling/disabling traffic information on the PFD Inset Map or HSI Map: 1) On the PFD, press the Map/HSI Softkey. 2) Press the Traffic Softkey to enable/disable the display traffic information on the Inset Map or HSI Map. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 352: Map - Traffic Map' Page
Pr ess the Operate Softkey to begin displaying traffic. Or : a) Press the MENU Key. b) Select ‘Operate Mode’ (shown if TIS is in Standby Mode) and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 353: Tis Alerts
As long as a single TA remains on the display, no additional voice alerts are generated. If a second TA appears on the display or if the number of TAs initially decreases and then subsequently increases, another voice alert is generated. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 354 2) Press the TNA Mute Softkey. The status is displayed in the upper left corner of the ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page. Or : a) Press the MENU Key. b) Select ‘‘’Not Available” Mute On’ (shown if TNA muting is currently off) and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 355: System Status
UNAVAILABLE TIS is unavailable or out of range. * Contact a service center or Garmin dealer for corrective action. Table 6-19 TIS Failure Annunciations The traffic mode is annunciated in the upper right corner of the ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page. When the aircraft is on the ground, TIS automatically enters Standby Mode.
Page 356 The traffic service is unavailable or out of range *Shown as symbol on ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page **Shown in center of ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page Table 6-21 TIS Traffic Status Annunciations Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 357: Tas Traffic
The Garmin TAS is capable of tracking up to 45 intruding aircraft equipped with Mode A or C transponders, and up to 30 intruding aircraft equipped with Mode S transponders. A maximum of 30 aircraft with the highest threat potential can be displayed simultaneously.
Page 358 Table 6-22 TAS Symbol Description with GTX 33 ES Transponder If a Garmin GTX 345 transponder is installed with the TAS, the symbols in the following table depict traffic, and include Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) information. Refer to the ADS-B Traffic discussion later in this section for more information.
Page 359 ±1200 feet and is within a 6 nm range, but is still not considered a TA threat. Other, non-threat traffic, shown as an open white diamond or arrow, is displayed for traffic beyond six nautical miles that is neither a TA or PA. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 360 TA ALERTING CONDITIONS (GARMIN TAS) The Garmin TAS automatically adjusts its TA sensitivity level to reduce the likelihood of nuisance TA alerting when the aircraft is more likely to be near an airport. The system uses Level A (less) sensitivity when the height above terrain is at or below 2,000’...
Page 361: Tas Alerts
HAZARD AVOIDANCE TAS ALERTS When the Garmin TAS detects a new TA, the following occur: - The system issues a single “Traffic!” voice alert, followed by additional voice information about the bearing, relative altitude, and approximate distance from the intruder that triggered the TA. For example, the announcement “Traffic! 12 o’clock, high, four miles,”...
Page 362 2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘Test Mode’. 3) Press the ENT Key. TAS Test Mode Figure 6-79 System Test in Progress with Test Pattern Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 363: Operation
HAZARD AVOIDANCE OPERATION NOTE: The Garmin TAS automatically changes from Standby to Operating mode eight seconds after takeoff. The system also automatically changes from Operating to Standby mode 24 seconds after landing. When the avionics system initially receives power on the ground, the traffic system is in Standby Mode. The system must be in Operating Mode for traffic to be displayed and for TAs to be issued.
Page 364 UNREST (unrestricted): All traffic is displayed from 9900 feet above and 9900 feet below the aircraft. • 3) To return to the Traffic Page, select the Back Softkey. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 365 1) Press the MENU Key. 2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select ‘Show Flight IDs’ or ‘Hide Flight IDs’ (choice dependent on current state). 3) Press the ENT Key. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 366 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) With ‘Map Settings’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the Traffic Group and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 367 1) With the Inset Map or HSI Map displayed, press the Map/HSI Softkey on the PFD. 2) Press the Traffic Softkey to enable/disable the display traffic information. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 368 Data is not being received from the TAS unit. *Shown as symbol on ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page **Shown in center of ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page Table 6-28 TAS Traffic Status Annunciations Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 369: Ads-B Traffic
The 1090 MHz frequency portion of ADS-B is known as 1090 Extended Squitter (1090 ES). The 978 MHz portion of ADS-B is known as Universal Access Transceiver (UAT). 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 370 HAZARD AVOIDANCE The optional Garmin GTX 33 ES transponder provides ADS-B Out functions using the 1090 ES data link, and no ADS-B In traffic display is provided. The optional Garmin GTX 345R transponder provides ADS-B Out functions using the 1090 ES data link. It also performs ADS-B In functions using the UAT data link.
Page 371: Conflict Situational Awareness & Alerting (Csa)
When a TA occurs with is equipment, the displays a ‘TRAFFIC’ annunciation and provides a voice alert. This annunciation and voice alert is the same as the alerts issues by the Garmin GTS 800 TAS discussed previously. The own aircraft altitude above terrain determines the sensitivity of the CSA algorithm to minimize nuisance alerts.
Page 372: Airborne And Surface Applications
AIRB and SURF is depicted on the ‘Aux - ADS-B Status’ Page, discussed later in this section. SURF Application On Ground-based vehicle Aircraft on the ground Figure 6-83 ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page with SURF Mode On Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 373: Traffic Description
Map range is adjustable with the Joystick, as indicated by the map range rings. The traffic mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the upper right corner of the page. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 374 “Traffic System Test” is heard. If the self test passes the traffic system will revert to Standby Mode and no failure annunciators will be displayed. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 375 UNREST (unrestricted): All traffic is displayed from 9900 feet above and 9900 feet below the aircraft. • 3) To return to the ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page, select the Back Softkey. Or : 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 376 Absolute Motion Vectors Absolute Motion Vectors selected Figure 6-86 ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page with Absolute Motion Vectors Enabled Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 377 4) Press a softkey for the desired duration (30 SEC, 1 MIN, 2 MIN, 5 MIN). 5) When finished, select the Back Softkey to return to the ‘Map - Traffic Map’ Page. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 378 NOTE: ADS-B traffic can be displayed as an overlay to navigation maps and IFR/VFR Charts. Refer to the previous TAS discussions for information about these additional traffic displays. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 379: Ads-B System Status
Data is being received from the traffic unit, but the unit is self-reporting a failure. FAILED Incorrect data format received from the traffic unit. Table 6-32 Traffic Failure Annunciations 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 380 Viewing ADS-B Traffic Status: 1) Turn the large FMS Knob to select the ‘Aux’ Page Group. 2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the ‘Aux - ADS-B Status’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 381 If no uplink has been received, or the status is invalid, dashes appear instead of the number of minutes. Table 6-35 ‘Aux-ADS-B Status’ Page Messages for ADS-B Traffic 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 382 HAZARD AVOIDANCE Blank Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 383: Section 7 Automatic Flight Control System
NOTE: The approved current pertinent flight manual always supersedes this Pilot’s Guide. The Garmin AFCS is a digital Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), fully integrated within the system avionics architecture. The System Overview section provides a block diagram to support this system description.
Page 384: Afcs Controls On The Mfd
BC Key Selects/deselects Backcourse Mode NOSE UP/NOSE Control the mode reference in Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change modes DN Keys Figure 7-1 Dedicated AFCS Controls Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 385 MET function is disabled and ‘PTRM’ is displayed as the AFCS Status Annunciation on the PFD. The function remains disabled until both sides of the switch are inactivated. The MET Switch is located on the pilot’s control yoke. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 386: Basic Autopilot Operation
» Pulling the autopilot circuit breaker. In the event of unexpected autopilot behavior, pressing and holding the AP DISC Button will disconnect the autopilot and remove all power to the servos. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 387: Flight Director Operation
GPS course before NAV or APR Key press activates flight director. ***The selected navigation receiver must have a valid LOC signal before BC Key press activates flight director. Table 7-1 Flight Director Activation 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 388: Afcs Status Box
(ADC) or navigation data (VOR, LOC, GPS, VNV, SBAS) required to compute commands. When such a loss occurs, the system automatically begins to roll the wings level (enters Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 389: Command Bars
If the attitude information being sent to the flight director becomes invalid or unavailable, the Command Bars are removed from the display. The flight director Command Bars also disappear if the pitch exceeds +30˚/-20˚ or bank exceeds 65˚. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 390: Afcs Modes
Hold Mode is indicated as the active vertical mode by the green ‘PIT’ annunciation. This mode may be used for climb or descent to the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter), since Selected Altitude Capture Mode is automatically armed when Pitch Hold Mode is activated. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 391 10 seconds and the appearance of the white ‘ALT’ annunciation. The Selected Altitude is shown as the Altitude Reference beside the ‘ALTS’ annunciation. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 392 With the CWS Button depressed, the aircraft can be hand-flown to a new Altitude Reference. When the CWS Button is released at the desired altitude, the new altitude is established as the Altitude Reference. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 393 NOTE: If the Selected Altitude is reached during CWS maneuvering, the Altitude Reference is not changed. To adjust the Altitude Reference in this case, the CWS Switch must be pressed again after the Selected Altitude is reached. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 394 NOTE: If the Selected Altitude is reached during CWS maneuvering, the Airspeed Reference is not changed. To adjust the Airspeed Reference in this case, the CWS Switch must be pressed again after the Selected Altitude is reached. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 395: Lateral Modes
Attain Selected Altitude Figure 7-9 Flight Level Change Mode (IAS) LATERAL MODES The following table relates each Garmin AFCS lateral mode to its respective control and annunciation. Refer to the combination modes section for information regarding Go Around mode. Maximum Roll...
Page 396 180° from the present heading (e.g., a 270° turn to the right). However, Selected Heading changes of more than 330° at a time result in turn reversals. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 397 If the CDI is less than one dot, the Backcourse Mode is automatically captured when the BC Key is pressed. The flight director creates roll steering commands from the Selected Course and deviation when in Backcourse Mode 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 398 CWS Button is released. GPS Navigation Mode Active Command Bars Indicate Right GPS is Selected Turn to Track GPS Course Navigation Source Figure 7-13 Navigation Mode Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 399: Combination Modes (Vnv, Apr, Nav, Bc, Ga)
7° Button * ALTV is armed automatically under VPTH when VNV Target Altitude is to be captured instead of Selected Altitude. Table 7-5 Flight Director Combination Modes 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 400 Mode is concurrently armed) is annunciated in white in addition to previously armed modes. If applicable, the appropriate altitude capture mode is armed for capture of the next VNV Target Altitude (ALTV) or the Selected Altitude (ALTS), whichever is greater. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 401 Acknowledgment Required VNV Target Altitude Selected Altitude Required Vertical Speed Bug GPS is Selected Enroute Navigation Phase of Source Flight Vertical Deviation Indicator Figure 7-15 Vertical Path Capture 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 402 VNAV solution once the FAF becomes the active leg (assuming the system is not VPTH coupled). It is at that point the approach descent path would become active on the VDI. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 403 (see the Flight Management Section for details). At the same time as “TOD within 1 minute” is annunciated in the Navigation Status Box, the active VNV Target Altitude is displayed above the Vertical Speed Indicator. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 404 If the CDI is less than 1 dot, the LOC is automatically captured when the APR Key is pressed. VOR Approach Mode (VAPP) provides greater sensitivity for signal tracking than VOR Navigation Mode. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 405 1) Ensure that GPS is the selected navigation source (use the CDI Softkey to cycle through navigation sources if necessary). 2) Ensure a LOC/ILS approach is loaded into the active flight plan. 3) Ensure the corresponding LOC frequency is tuned. 4) Press the APR Key. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 406 WARNING: Do not rely on the autopilot to level the aircraft at the MDA/DH when flying an approach with vertical guidance. The autopilot will not level the aircraft at the MDA/DH even if the MDA/DH is set in the altitude preselect. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 407 Glideslope Mode is available for LOC/ILS approaches to capture and track the glideslope. When Glideslope Mode is armed (annunciated as ‘GS’ in white), LOC Approach Mode is armed as the lateral flight director mode. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 408 CWS Button. Approach Glideslope Active ILS Mode Active Mode Active Frequency Tuned NAV1 (localizer) is Selected Navigation Source Glideslope Indicator Figure 7-23 Glideslope Mode Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 409 Pressing the CWS Button and hand-flying the aircraft does not reset any reference data while in Backcourse Mode. The autopilot guides the aircraft back to the Selected Course when the CWS Button is released. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 410 Capture Mode automatically. Attempts to modify the aircraft attitude (i.e., with the NOSE UP/NOSE DN Keys or CWS Button) result in reversion to Pitch and Roll Hold modes. Go Around Mode Active Command Bars Indicate Climb Figure 7-25 Go Around Mode Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 411: Autopilot
The autopilot roll axis uses roll rate to stabilize aircraft roll attitude during flight director maneuvers. The flight director roll commands are rate- and attitude-limited, combined with roll damper control, and sent to the roll servo motor. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 412: Engagement
Pushing the AP DISC Button disengages the autopilot. When the autopilot is manually disengaged, the ‘AP’ annunciation turns amber and flashes for 5 seconds and a three-second autopilot disconnect aural alert is generated. Figure 7-28 Manual Autopilot Disengagement Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 413 AP DISC or MET ARM Button. Automatic autopilot disengagement occurs due to: - System failure - Inability to compute default flight director modes (FD also disengages automatically) - Invalid sensor data 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 414: Afcs Annunciations And Alerts
Power must be cycled to the servos to remedy the situation. Preflight Test Preflight system test failed; aural alert sounds at failure. Table 7-6 AFCS Status Field Alerts Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 415: Overspeed Protection
For airplanes that have ESP installed, the AFCS can detect and protect against underspeed situations while the autopilot is engaged. It is designed to discourage aircraft operation below minimum commandable airspeeds. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 416 IAS equals the IAS at which stall warning turns off, plus two knots. Figure 7-32 Underspeed Protect Active Annunciation Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 417 USP Airspeeds - Non Altitude Critical KIAS KIAS KIAS Modes All Flap All Flap All Flap MINSPD Alert Appears Non-Altitude Critical USP Activation Table 7-8 USP Activation - Non Altitude Critical Modes 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 418: Abnormal Operation
“LVL”. The AFCS will remain in Level mode until the pilot selects another mode. Roll Pitch Command Bars Indicate Level with the Horizon Figure 7-33 Level Mode Annunciation Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 419: Reversionary Mode
In the event of an MFD failure, the PFD automatically goes into reversionary mode and the autopilot will continue to operate in previously selected modes. Autopilot and Flight Director mode selection is available with the AFCS Keys on the bezel of the PFD. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 420 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM Blank Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 421: Section 8 Additional Features
The optional SiriusXM Satellite Radio entertainment audio feature handles more than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. SiriusXM Satellite Radio offers more entertainment choices and longer range coverage than commercial broadcast stations. Satellite Telephone Services and SMS messaging is an optional subscription service offered through Garmin ® Connext and Iridium Satellite LLC.
Page 422: Safetaxi
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 G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 423 6) Turn either FMS Knob to select the desired distance for maximum SafeTaxi display range. 7) Press the ENT Key to complete the selection. 8) Push the FMS Knob to return to the ‘Map-Navigation Map’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 424: Charts
4) Turn the small FMS Knob to choose between the available options (FliteCharts, ChartView). Preferred Charts Source Option Chart Setup Option Figure 8-2 Preferred Charts Source Chart Source Figure 8-3 Chart Source Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 425: Chartview
NOTE: Do not maneuver the aircraft based solely upon the geo-referenced aircraft symbol. The ChartView database subscription is available from Jeppesen, Inc. Available data includes: • Arrivals (STAR) • Airport Diagrams • Departure Procedures (DP) • NOTAMs • Approaches Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 426 When no flight plan is active, or when not flying to a direct-to destination, selecting the Charts Softkey displays the chart for the nearest airport, if available. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 427 8) Turn either FMS Knob to scroll through the available charts. 9) Press the ENT Key to complete the chart selection. Select Desired Approach Chart from Menu Chart Scale Figure 8-8 ‘Approach Information’ Page, Chart Selection Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 428 Class B Chart is selected. Pressing the ENT Key displays the Charlotte Class B Airspace Chart. Figure 8-9 Airport Information Page, Class B Chart Selected from INFO View Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 429 » Pressing the CHRT Opt Softkey displays the next level of softkeys, the chart options level. » Pressing the All Softkey shows the complete approach chart on the screen. Complete Chart Shown Figure 8-10 Approach Information Page, ALL View Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 430 1) While viewing a terminal chart press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu Options. 2) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the ‘Chart Setup’ Menu Option and press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 431 5) Push the FMS Knob when finished to remove the ‘Chart Setup’ Menu. Figure 8-13 Approach Chart, Day View Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 432: 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) • Approaches •...
Page 433 All, Fit WDTH, Full SCN, and Back. While viewing the CHRT Opt Softkeys, after 45 seconds of softkey inactivity, the system reverts to the chart selection softkeys. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 434 Approach Box is not currently shown). 4) Turn the small and large FMS Knob to enter the desired airport identifier. 5) Press the ENT Key to complete the airport selection. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 435 The Night View gives a better presentation for viewing in a dark environment. When the Chart Setup Box is selected the MFD softkeys are blank. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 436: Ifr/Vfr Charts
6 nm or more will show the Sectional chart. Once the range is decreased below 6 nm, the system will automatically change the displayed chart from the Sectional to the TAC. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 437 1) Press the MENU Key to display the ‘Page Menu.’ 2) Select ‘Display VFR’, ‘Display IFR Low’ or ‘Display IFR High’ to display the desired chart. 3) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 438 IFR High Altitude Chart Map Range Active Flight Plan Leg Aircraft Icon at Present Position Gray Circle of Uncertainty Figure 8-21 GPS Navigation Information on the IFR High Altitude Chart Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 439: Airport Directory
3) If necessary, press the Info softkey until Info 2 is displayed. Figure 8-22 AOPA Information on the ‘Airport Information’ Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 440: Surfacewatch
There are three components to the SurfaceWatch Information Box. These components are Currently ™ Occupied, Approaching, and Crossing Runways. Crossing Runways Currently Occupied Approaching Figure 8-23 Information Types Displayed in the Information Box Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 441: Alerts
Takeoff Data or Landing Data screen. “Taxiway” Issued when the aircraft is landing on a non-runway (e.g. a taxiway). Table 8-1 SurfaceWatch Alert Annunciations Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 442 Takeoff Data Screen. In addition to the visual and voice alert, the Information Box contains a textual description of the currently occupied runway. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 443 Additionally, the Information Box will display the destination airport identifier, the runway with which the aircraft is aligned, and the distance to the runway. Figure 8-26 Typical Information Displayed During a Check Runway Alert Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 444: Surfacewatch Setup
4) Use the FMS Knobs to enter the required takeoff or landing distance. Upon pushing the FMS Knob and committing the required takeoff or landing distance, the Runway Length field will turn amber if an insufficient runway length exists. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 445 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Figure 8-27 SurfaceWatch Setup Page (MFD) Figure 8-28 SurfaceWatch Info and Cyan Runway Outline (PFD) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 446: Database Cycle Number And Revisions
Press the MFD1 DB Softkey to place the cursor in the Database window. Scroll through the listed information by turning the FMS Knob or pressing the ENT Key until the applicable database information is shown. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 447 » YY – Indicates the last two digits of the year (ex. 18 represents 2018). » II – Indicates the numerical issue of the database for the year (ex. 05 is the fifth issue of the year). Refer to Updating Garmin Databases in Appendix for instructions on revising databases. Example Power-on Page Display Text...
Page 448: Siriusxm Radio Entertainment
- On the label on the back of the Data Link Receiver. - On the XM Information Page on the MFD. - On the XM Satellite Radio Activation Instructions included with the unit (available at www.garmin.com, P/N 190-00355-04). Contact the installer if the Data Radio ID and the Audio Radio ID cannot be located.
Page 449: Using Siriusxm Radio
The Channels List Box of the ‘XM Radio’ Page shows a list of the available channels for the selected category. Channels can be stepped through one at a time or may be selected directly by channel number. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 450 4) Press the Set Softkey on the desired channel number to save the channel as a preset. Pressing the Back Softkey, or 45 seconds of softkey inactivity, returns the system to the top level softkeys. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 451 1) Select the ‘Aux-XM Radio’ Page or ‘Aux-XM Information’ Page. 2) Press the Mute Softkey to mute the audio. Press the Mute Softkey again to unmute the audio. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 452: Satellite Telephone And Sms Messaging
Figure 8-31 Report Status Page 3) Press the MENU Key. The Page Menu window is now displayed. 4) Turn the FMS Knob to select ‘Disable Iridium Transmission’ in the menu list. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 453: Telephone Communication
3) If necessary, press the Phone Softkey to display the ‘Aux - Telephone’ Page. The phone status display gives a graphical representation of the current disposition of voice and/or data transmissions. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 454 Table 8-3 Telephone Symbols CONTACTS The names, telephone number, and email addresses can be saved in a list of contacts for easy use when making telephone calls. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 455 3) Press the Delete Softkey. A confirmation window is displayed. 4) With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT Key to delete the selected contact. Figure 8-33 Editing a Contact Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 456 2) Turn either FMS Knob to place the cursor on ‘Disable Incoming Call Alerts’. 3) Press the ENT Key. The voice and pop-up alert will not be displayed now when an incoming call is received. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 457 Figure 8-34 Enter Phone Number 5) Enter the desired telephone number (country code first) by pressing the number softkeys on the MFD. 6) Press the ENT Key. ‘OK’ is highlighted. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 458 7) Press the ENT Key. The system will begin calling the number. Figure 8-36 System is Making the Connection When the phone is answered, the connection is established. To exit the call, press the Hangup Softkey. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 459 The cockpit phone is now isolated from the call. This figure illustrates a call between the cockpit and an external phone in which the cockpit phone has been put on hold. Press the Hold Softkey again to resume the call. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 460: Text Messaging (Sms)
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the ‘Aux - Telephone’ or ‘Aux - Text Messaging’ Page. 3) If necessary, press the SMS Softkey to display the ‘Aux - Text Messaging’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 461 Saved text message, draft not sent. System is sending text message. Text message has been sent. System failed to send text message. Predefined text message. Table 8-4 Text Message Symbols Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 462 2) Turn either FMS Knob to place the cursor on ‘Disable New Message Popups’ or ‘Enable New Message Popups’. 3) Press the ENT Key. The pop-up alert will not be displayed when an incoming text message is received. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 463 1) Press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu. 2) Turn either FMS Knob to place the cursor on ‘Draft New Message’. 3) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 464 Outbox for sending at a later time. Press the Cancel Softkey to delete the message. PREDEFINED TEXT MESSAGES Time and effort can be saved in typing text messages that are used repeatedly by saving these messages as a predefined message. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 465 2) Turn either FMS Knob to place the cursor on ‘Draft New Predefined Message’. 3) Press the ENT Key. The ‘Predefined SMS Text Message’ Window is now displayed. Figure 8-45 Composing a Predefined Message Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 466 Symbols Softkey. 3) Press the ENT Key. The cursor is now displayed in the ‘Message’ field. Figure 8-46 Predefined Message Softkey Shown When Composing a Message Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 467 2) Turn either FMS Knob to place the cursor on ‘Show Inbox Messages’. 3) Press the ENT Key. The message box selected for viewing is indicated at the bottom left of the list window. Figure 8-47 Text Message Inbox Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 468 2) Turn either FMS Knob to place the cursor on ‘Sort By Address’. 3) Press the ENT Key. The sorting selection is indicated at the bottom center of the list window. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 469 1) Press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu. 2) Turn either FMS Knob to place the cursor on ‘Close Message’. 3) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 470 1) Press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu. 2) Turn either FMS Knob to place the cursor on ‘Delete Selected Message’. 3) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 471: Flight Data Logging
Local 24hr Time inserted if no airport YYMMDD HHMMSS is found) log_190210_104506_KIXD.csv Figure 8-49 Log File Format Data logging status can be monitored on the ‘Aux - Utility’ Page. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 472: Connext Setup
‘Connext Setup’ Page. The system is ‘discoverable’ whenever this page is displayed. The pairing operation is completed from the mobile device and the Garmin Pilot™ application. See the device Bluetooth pairing instructions and the connection instructions in the Garmin Pilot application.
Page 473 3) Press the Remove Softkey. A confirmation screen is displayed. 4) If necessary, turn the large FMS Knob to select ‘Yes’. 5) Press the ENT Key to remove the device from the list of paired devices. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 474: Auxiliary Video (Optional)
Pressing the Hide Map Softkey removes the map and displays video on the full screen. Pressing the Hide Map Softkey again restores the map view and the small video image. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 475 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Video Display View Figure 8-50 Aux - Video Split-Screen Figure 8-51 Full Screen Video Display Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 476: Zoom/Range
The currently displayed portion of the full display may be adjusted by using the Joystick. Zoom Window Current View Figure 8-52 Zoom Window Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 477: Electronic Stability & Protection (Esp ™ )
AGL and the autopilot is not engaged. Aircraft equipped with Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) will display “Electronic Stability and Protection System; Garmin ESP” on the power-on page. Aircraft without ESP will not have any ESP indication. With ESP (reference)
Page 478: Roll Engagement
As roll attitude exceeds 45°, ESP will engage and the on-side Roll Limit Indicator will move to 30°, as shown in the following figure. The Roll Limit Indicator is now showing where ESP will disengage as roll attitude decreases. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 479 The applied force is intended to encourage pilot input that returns the airplane to a more normal roll attitude. As roll attitude decreases, ESP will disengage at 30°. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 480: Pitch Engagement
25° and 50° nose-up and between approximately 22° and 50° nose-down. ESP pitch engagement parameters are set specifically for each aircraft model. Table 8-5 shows specific ESP engagement angles, maximum opposing force angles, and disengagement limits. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 481 40˚ 45˚ 45˚ 50˚ 50˚ Figure 8-58 ESP Pitch Operating Range for the Cessna 172 When Engaged (Force Increases as Pitch Increases & Decreases as Pitch Decreases) Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 482: High Airspeed Protection
ESP will stop applying the nose down force once the angle of attack has been reduced sufficiently to deactivate the stall warning. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 483: Electronic Checklists
Pilot Safety and Warning Supplements document. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the content of checklists. Checklists are created by the aircraft manufacturer. Modifications or updates to the checklists are coordinated through the aircraft manufacturer.
Page 484 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. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 485: Abnormal Operation
Weather Datalink Page (MFD) SiriusXM subscription is activating. SiriusXM subscription confirmed downloading WAITING FOR DATA... Weather Datalink Page (MFD) weather data. Table 8-7 SXM Data Link Receiver Messages Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 486 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Blank Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 487: Annunciations And Alerts
Line Replaceable Unit (LRU). See the System Annunciations Section for more information. System System Annunciation Annunciation (Red ‘X’) (Red ‘X’) Window Alerts Window Softkey Annunciation Figure A-1 Alerting System 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 488: Cas Message Prioritization
When graduating to a higher priority, the message flashes and requires new acknowledgment. When degrading to a lower priority condition, the message moves to the top of the appropriate grouping, but does not require new acknowledgment. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 489: Cas Annunciations
LOW VOLTS OIL PRESSURE USP ACTIVE CAUTION ANNUNCIATIONS Annunciation Window Text Audio Alert LOW FUEL L LOW FUEL R Single Chime LOW VACUUM PROP HEAT STBY BATT 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 490: Voice Alerts
“No Bearing” “High”, “Low”, Played to indicate altitude of traffic relative to own aircraft. “Same Altitude” (if within 200 feet of own altitude), or “Altitude not available” Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 491: Audio Alerting System Test
Srvc req’d. AHRS1 CONFIG – AHRS1 config AHRS configuration settings do not match those of backup configuration memory. The error. Config service req’d. system should be serviced. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 492 The COM1 configuration settings do not match backup configuration memory. The Config service req’d. system should be serviced COM #[1, 2] INOP - CAL - Check COM1 and/or COM2 calibration version error. Check COM calibration. COM calibration. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 493 Crossfill is off. Check the Aux-System Status Page to determine versions or regions. Also, check the Aux-System Status Page for a database synchronization function not completed. After synchronization is complete, power must be turned off, then on. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 494 GEA1 CM INOP - TEMP - Check The GEA 1 configuration module has insufficient cooling. If the problem persists, the GEA config module cooling. system should be serviced. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 495 Return the unit for repair. GIA2 CONFIG – GIA2 audio config The GIA2 have an error in the audio configuration. The system should be serviced. error. Config service req’d. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 496 The GTS has incorrect software installed. The system should be serviced. mismatch, communication halted. GTX1 MANIFEST – GTX1 software The transponder has incorrect software installed. The system should be serviced. mismatch, communication halted. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 497 Replace terrain card. If problem persists, the system should be serviced. MFD1 DB ERR – MFD1 terrain The terrain database is present on another LRU, but is missing on the specified LRU. database missing. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 498 PFD1 COOLING – PFD1 has poor The PFD is overheating and is reducing power consumption by dimming the display. cooling. Reducing power usage. If problem persists, the system should be serviced. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 499 STEEP TURN – Steep turn ahead. A steep turn (known as a normal bank turn, with more than 90 degrees of directional change) is 15 seconds ahead. Prepare to turn. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 500 This prevents vertical guidance to the active vertical waypoint. WPT ARRIVAL – Arriving at waypoint Arriving at waypoint [xxxx], where [xxxx] is the waypoint name. -[xxxx] Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 501 If the problem persists, the system should be serviced. XTALK ERROR – A flight display The MFD and PFD are not communicating with each other. The system should be crosstalk error has occurred. serviced. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 502 APPENDIX A Blank Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 503: Database Management
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 504 This database is updated on a 56-day cycle. 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.
Page 505 12) Apply power to the system. 13) Press the ENT Key or the right-most softkey on MFD display to acknowledge the startup screen. 14) Turn the large FMS Knob and select Aux. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 506 18) For additional information on each database, push and then turn the FMS Knob to select the database, and then press the Details Softkey. Press the ENT Key or push the FMS Knob to exit. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 507 510 or FS510), the Wireless Transceiver must be enabled on the system and inserted in the bottom SD slot of the MFD. A mobile device with Garmin Pilot must be paired with the Wireless Transceiver over Wireless (refer to the Additional Features section). When there is at least one paired device available to connect, the Wireless Transceiver will automatically connect to the system’...
Page 508 Enter the password shown in the ‘Password’ Field of the ‘Aux - Connext Setup’ Page. 12) The following window will appear. Database update progress may be monitored on the mobile device. Figure B-5 Starting Database Transfer Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 509 Turn the small FMS Knob as necessary to select the database title. c) Press the ENT Key. A cyan double-sided arrow will appear indicating the standby database will become active. Or : 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 510 NOTE: The system will only provide a WiFi connection if new databases have been detected for download on Garmin Pilot via a valid Bluetooth connection. If there are no database updates required the system will not provide a WiFi signal.
Page 511 14) Database Update status will appear in the ‘Status’ Window at the top of the page. Monitor update progress in the ‘Status’ Window, or on the mobile device. Figure B-9 Device Database Transfer 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 512 Turn the large FMS Knob and select Aux. g) Turn the small FMS Knob and select Databases. h) Verify the standby databases transferred and are now in the Active column. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 513: Database Deletion Feature
8) Turn the large FMS Knob and select Aux. 9) Turn the small FMS Knob and select Databases. 10) Confirm that all databases have been deleted from the system. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 514: Magnetic Field Variation Database Update
1) With ‘OK’ highlighted, as seen in Figure B-13, press the ENT Key on the MFD. A progress monitor is displayed as shown in Figure B-14. Figure B-14 Uploading Database to GRS1 2) When the upload is complete, the system is ready for use. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 515: Aviation Terms And Acronyms
Amplitude Modulation Backcourse AMPS Amperes Bearing The compass direction from the present position to a destination waypoint. ANNUNC/ANN Annunciation/Annunciator Beat Frequency Oscillator ANSP Air Navigation Service Provider 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 516 Departure COPLT Copilot Desired Track The desired course between the active “from” and “to” waypoints. Course The line between two points to be followed by the aircraft. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 517 A measure of fuel consumption, °F Degrees Fahrenheit expressed in distance per unit of fuel. Course From Fix to Altitude Leg EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Federal Aviation Administration Overlay Service 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 518 The velocity the aircraft is travelling Destination aircraft reaches the destination waypoint, relative to a ground position. based upon current fuel flow. Ground Track See Track Forward Garmin Reference System Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 519 Hour HRZN HDG Horizon Heading KEYSTK Key Stuck HSDB High-Speed Data Bus Kilogram Horizontal Situation Indicator Kilohertz Heat Kilometer Horizontal Uncertainty Level Knot Hertz (cycles per second) 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 520 Meter, Middle Marker, Mach Millivolt(s) Maximum Speed MVFR Marginal Visual Flight Rules Mach Number Mach number is the ratio of the true airspeed to the speed of sound. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 521 Area Navigation Plain Old ACARS Range Pilot’s Operating Handbook Required Navigation Performance POHS Pilot’s Operating Handbook Supplement RNWY, RWY Runway POS, POSN Position Roll Pounds per Hour 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 522 Speed TIS-B Traffic Information Service-Broadcast Special Position Identification Turbine Inlet Temperature SPKR Speaker see also Track Angle Error SQ, SQL Squelch Terminal Maneuvering Area SRVC, SVC Service Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 523 Maximum Flap Extended Speed VHF Omnidirectional Range Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed VORTAC VHF Omnidirectional Range Station and Tactical Air Navigation Approach Speed (Flaps at x°) LNDx 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 524 Warning WATCH Weather Attenuated Color Highlight Yaw Damper WGS-84 World Geodetic System - 1984 WI-FI, WIFI Wireless Local Area Network based on IEEE 802.11 Weight on Gear Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 525: Frequently Asked Questions
If a particular aspect of system 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. Garmin is dedicated to supporting its products and customers.
Page 526 When OBS mode is cancelled, automatic waypoint sequencing is continued, and the system automatically activates the next waypoint in the flight plan once the aircraft has crossed the present active waypoint. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 527 (LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV). When a missed approach is activated, the CDI is set to 0.3 nm. See the Flight Instruments Section for more details on CDI scaling. 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 528 FMS Knobs. Press the ENT Key to accept the selected airport, then follow the steps in the preceding paragraph to select an approach for the new airport. Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 529: Map Symbols
Vertical Navigation Along Track Waypoint Parallel Track Waypoint Unanchored Flight Path Waypoint Top of Climb Bottom of Climb Top of Descent (TOD) Bottom of Descent (BOD) Navigating using Dead Reckoning 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 530 APPENDIX E Blank Page Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 531: Index
Marker Beacon ............80 Clearance Recorder ----------------------------------------135 Minimum Altitude ...........81 Closest Point ------------------------------------------------202 System ..............10 Cloud Tops ------------------------------------------- 282, 286 Test tone ............12, 471 COM Channel Spacing ------------------------------------116 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 532 Display Pane ------------------------------------------------- 28 Comment Changes ..........214 Display Units (Units of Measure) ------------------------- 31 Creating ...............189 Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Deleting ...............211 Information Window ..........57 Importing/Exporting Flight Plans ......206 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 533 HI SENS ------------------------------------------------------121 NAV1 Audio -------------------------------------------------118 Holding NAV2 Audio -------------------------------------------------118 User Defined ............203 Navigation Mode Selection ------------------------------118 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) -------------52, 52–54 Nav Radio Selection ---------------------------------------118 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 534 Standby Fields ----------------------------------------------117 RX Indicator-------------------------------------------------113 Standby Navigation Database ---------------------------485 Stereo Headsets --------------------------------------------128 Stormscope -------------------------------------------------307 Stuck Microphone -----------------------------------------138 SafeTaxi ----------------------------------------------- 401, 402 SURF ---------------------------------------------------------352 SBAS ----------------------------------------------19, 477, 505 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
Page 535 Traffic Information Service-Broadcast (TIS-B) ----------350 Voice Alerts, TIS Traffic -------------------------------------333 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ------------- 330, 333, 335 VOL Annunciation ------------------------------------------129 Transponder Code Entry ----------------------------------126 Volume ------------------------------------------------------431 190-02177-02 Rev. A Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III...
Page 536 Wireless transceiver ---------------------------------------487 Wire Obstacle ----------------------------------------------317 XM Radio -------------------------------------------- 428, 429 XM Radio Active Channel --------------------------------429 XM Radio Presets ------------------------------------------430 XM Radio Service Class -----------------------------------429 Zoom (Range) ----------------------------------------------145 Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna NAV III 190-02177-02 Rev. A...
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