Altimeter - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

ALTIMETER

The Altimeter displays 600 feet of barometric altitude values at a time on a moving tape rolling number gauge.
Numeric labels and major tick marks are shown at intervals of 100 feet. Minor tick marks are at intervals of 20
feet. The indicated altitude is displayed inside the black pointer.
The Selected Altitude is displayed above the Altimeter in the box indicated by a selection bug symbol. A bug
corresponding to this altitude is shown on the tape. If the Selected Altitude exceeds the range shown on the
tape, the bug appears at the upper or lower edge of the tape. When the metric value is selected it is displayed
in a separate box above the Selected Altitude.
A magenta Altitude Trend Vector extends up or down the left of the altitude tape, the end resting at the
approximate altitude to be reached in six seconds at the current vertical speed. The trend vector is not shown
if altitude remains constant or if data needed for calculation is not available due to a system failure.
Setting the Selected Altitude:
Turn the ALT Knob to set the Selected Altitude (large knob for 1000-ft increments, small knob for 100-ft
increments.
If set, the Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height (MDA/DH) value is also available for the Selected Altitude.
Altitude
Trend
Vector
Selected
Altitude Bug
Barometric
Setting
190-00962-04 Rev. A
Selected
Altitude
Indicated
Altitude
Minimum Descent
Altitude/Decision
Height Bug
Figure 2-7 Altimeter
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
Selected
Altitude
(Meters)
Indicated
Altitude
(Meters)
Barometric
Setting
(Hectopascals)
Figure 2-8 Altimeter (Metric Units)
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