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  • Page 1 ™ Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CNS INTERFACE GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS APPENDIX INDEX...
  • Page 5 Garmin Ltd. or its ® ® ® ® subsidiaries. G3X is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be ™ used without the express permission of Garmin. Jeppesen is a registered trademark of Jeppesen, Inc. ®...
  • Page 6 Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data. WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the G3X Pilot’s Guide documentation and the Pilot’s...
  • Page 7 System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G3X utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, informa- tion presented by the G3X can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
  • Page 8 CAUTION: The Garmin G3X does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unau- thorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.
  • Page 9 Warnings, Cautions & Notes NOTE: The Garmin G3X has a very high degree of functional integrity. How- ever, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown by the G3X.
  • Page 10 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 11 Added ability to use VNAV when using an external GPS navigation Source • Added Softkey to Terrain Page to quickly enabled/disable terrain alerts • Added display of Navaid frequency to PFD bearing pointer data fields RR-1 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 12 System Software Version 6.00 - 6.10 : • Added baro minimums altitude reference bug and audio alert to PFD 2011 • Changed CRS Softkey on PFD Page to indicate which course it controls (LOC, VOR, or OBS). RR-2 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 13 Lean Mode is active • Changed AP NAV Softkey on PFD Page to cancel armed GS Mode on the first press if GPS Mode is active and LOC and GS Modes are both armed RR-3 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Added support for GTS 8xx active traffic system. • Added support for GNS 480. System Software Version 6.40 - 7.00 July, 2012 • Added GDL39 Support August, System Software Version 7.00 - 7.20 • Added TargetTrend 2012 ™ RR-4 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Position ..........................56 Alarms ..........................56 Setting Airport Criteria ......................58 Section 2 Flight Instruments ....................61 2.1 Flight Instruments ......................61 Airspeed Indicator ......................64 Attitude Indicator ....................... 66 Altimeter ..........................67 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Map Range ........................127 Map Panning ........................128 Fuel Range Ring ....................... 130 Measuring Bearing and Distance ..................131 Topography ........................132 Satellite View ........................133 Map Page Traffic ....................... 134 Map Symbols ........................134 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 17 XM Weather Products ..................198 irius Data Link weather (FIS-B) ....................202 7.2 Terrain ..........................218 Synthetic Vision ........................ 219 Terrain Information ......................219 Terrain Views ........................220 Terrain Settings ........................ 222 Terrain Alerts ........................223 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Table of Contents 7.3 Traffic Systems ....................... 226 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional) ..............227 Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional) ..................234 Data Link Traffic (GDL 39) (Optional) ................. 241 Section 8 Additional Features ................... 253 8.1 Synthetic Vision (SVX) ....................254 Synthetic Vision Operation ....................
  • Page 19 Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats ............371 Map Datums ........................371 Location Formats ......................371 Appendix E: General TIS-A Information ................373 TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS ......................373 TIS-A Limitations ......................373 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 20 Software License Agreement ..................... 395 Limited Warranty ......................395 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ..................396 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................397 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ............... 397 irius Weather Data Warranty ....................397 Index ...........................Index-1 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 21: Section 1 System Overview

    22 square-inches (each) of viewing area. 1.1 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS The system consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): • Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 375 (with XM) – Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) –...

  • Page 22: System Overview

    System Overview • GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X (Air Data Computer (ADC), Engine/ – Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) – ADC: Processes data from the pitot-static system and outside air tem- perature (OAT) sensor.
  • Page 23 This unit receives power directly from the AHRS and communicates with it via an RS-485 digital interface. GMU 44 • GTP 59 Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. – GTP 59 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 24: G3X Single Display

    GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data Computer Airspeed Altitude Vertical Speed GTP 59 Temperature Engine/Airframe Probe Unit GMU 44 AHRS Magnetometer Attitude Heading Heading Rate of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Standard Panel (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 25: G3X Dual Display

    GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data Computer Airspeed Altitude Vertical Speed GTP 59 Temperature Engine/Airframe Probe Unit AHRS GMU 44 Magnetometer Heading Attitude Heading Rate of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Upgraded Panel (Full-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Split-Screen Vs. Full-Screen Configurations

    GPS navigator’s flight plan. When an external navigator is configured the internal GPS can still be used for VFR navigation. NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is only for VFR use. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 27: Integrated Autopilot (Optional)

    The G3X can also communicate with various third-party external autopilot units. With the Integrated Autopilot configured, the G3X issues pitch and roll steering commands to the external autopilot unit. Refer to Section 9 (Integrated Autopilot) for more information. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 28: Display Overview

    System Overview 1.2 DISPLAY OVERVIEW 7” WVGA (800x480) SD Card Slot Color Display Range (RNG) Key FMS Joystick Display Bezel Hardkeys Softkeys Display Overview (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 29: Secure Digital (Sd) Cards

    (the card should be flush with the face of the bezel). 2) To eject the card, gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch. SD Card Slot Display Bezel SD Card Slot 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 30: G3X Controls

    With the appropriate autopilot mode selected, move the FMS Joystick (up/down) to adjust the mode reference for Vertical Speed, Altitude Hold, and Pitch Hold modes, or move the FMS Joystick (left/right) to decrease the mode reference for Roll Hold mode. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 31 Press to display the Nearest Page for viewing the nearest airports, intersections, NDBs, VORs, waypoints, frequencies, and airspaces Softkey Press to select softkey shown above the bezel key on the display Selection Keys 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 32: System Power-Up

    When this information has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue. Database Information Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 33: System Operation

    GPS data from an external GPS navigator (if configured). In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional flight instrument cluster. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 34 G3X Split-Screen Only (Normal Mode) • Full-Screen PFD/MFD Configuration (Normal Mode) – In normal mode the displays can be configured to have a dedicated PFD and MFD or have an optional split-screen PFD. G3X Full-Screen (Normal Mode) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 35 If a display failure occurs with the GDU 375, the WX and XM Pages will no longer be available since the XM receiver resides in the GDU 375. G3X Full-Screen Reversionary Mode (Failed PFD) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Pfd Display Configuration

    1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Display’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 37: G3X System Annunciations

    All instruments should be operational within one minute of power- up. If any instrument remains flagged, and it is not likely an installation related problem, the G3X should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility . PFD Initialization 190-01115-00 Rev.

  • Page 38: Ahrs Operation

    GPS Data Magnetometer Data Magnetometer Data Air Data Air Data AHRS no- AHRS no-Mag/ AHRS AHRS Normal Mag Mode no-Air Mode no-GPS Operation Attitude/Heading Invalid Heading Invalid Mode Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 39: Accessing System Functionality

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to scroll through a list of available options (a scroll bar always appears to the right of the window/box when the option list is longer than the window/box). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 40 4) Press the FMS Joystick, CLR Key, EXIT Softkey, or press the MENU Key to remove the menu and cancel the operation. Main Menu (Split-Screen) Main Menu (Split-Screen PFD) Main Menu (Full-Screen MFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 41: Data Entry

    (NRST APTS) or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). b) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired waypoint from the list and press the ENT Key. Waypoint Entry on Waypoint Page (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Pages

    Press the FMS Joystick to toggle input focus between the Page Navigation Bar and interaction with the current page (i.e., turning the page cursor on/off). When the Page Navigation Bar is highlighted blue, the user can cycle through the pages using the Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 43: Main Pages

    1) If necessary, press the FMS Joystick to begin interaction with the Page Navigation Bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick until the desired page is selected (PFD (split-screen only), MAP, WPT, WX, TER, TRF (optional) XM, INFO, ENG). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 44 Traffic Page (TRF) Map Page (MAP) XM Audio Page (XM) (optional) Waypoint Page (WPT) Vertical Power (VP-X) (optional) Weather Page (WX) (optional) Info Page (INFO) Engine Page (ENG) Terrain Page (TER) Main Pages (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 45 • NDB (Non Directional Beacons)—identifier, facility, type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. • INT (Intersection)—identifier, bearing, and distance. • VRP (Visual Reporting Point) (Atlantic)—identifier, bearing, and distance. • USR (User Waypoints)—name, bearing, and distance. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 46 Nearest Airport Weather (WX) (GDU 375) Nearest Cities (CTY) Nearest VORs (VOR) Nearest ARTCC (ATC) Nearest NDBs (NDB) Nearest FSS (FSS) Nearest Intersections (INT) Nearest Airspace (ASPC) Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic) Nearest Pages (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 47: Main Page Softkeys

    When a softkey function is disabled, the softkey label is subdued (dimmed). Softkey Softkey Names (Displayed) Bezel Mounted Softkeys (Press) Softkeys (WPT Page) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Pfd Softkeys

    BARO MINIMUMS XX GAL BARO BACK MINIMUMS Allows the pilot to set or clear the barometric minimums altitude reminder BARO Allows the pilot to change the barometric setting BACK Returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 49 Allows the pilot to adjust the VOR course LOC CRS Allows the pilot to adjust the localizer course CODE Allows the pilot to enter the transponder code and displays the second-level CODE softkeys 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 50 SET ID Allows the pilot to set the Flight ID. (The Flight ID must be configured to ‘Set By Pilot’ for the SET ID softkey to be displayed). BACK Returns to previous level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 51 ALT/PTCH Softkey selected HDG/ROLL Initial press allows the pilot to adjust the heading bug and displays lateral mode softkeys; subsequent press returns to top-level softkeys 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Map Page Softkeys

    Displays/removes weather information TRAFFIC Displays/removes traffic information Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. VFR MAP IFR MAP TOPO SAT VIEW BACK VFR MAP IFR MAP LOW AWY HIGH AWY BACK Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 53: Waypoint Page Softkeys

    Waypoint (WPT) Page Softkeys (Full-Screen) INFO Displays waypoint information RUNWAY Displays runway information (split-screen only) CHART Displays optional FliteCharts AOPA or DIRECTORY Displays airport directory information WEATHER Displays METAR and TAF text (optional) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 54 Terrain (TER) Page Softkeys (Split-Screen) SETTINGS DISABLE Terrain (TER) Page Softkeys (Full-Screen) Displays the Terrain Page Map View PROFILE Displays the Terrain Page Profile View. SETTINGS Displays the Terrain Setup Page DISABLE Toggles terrain alerts on/off. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 55 Typically used during enroute phase of flight. UNREST (Unrestricted): All traffic is displayed. INFO Softkey selected INFO Displays Device, status, GPS position, pressure altitude, ground uplink signal, TIS-B uplink signal, and air-to-air traffic information. WEATHER Displays weather product status. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 56 VOL - BACK VOL + MUTE VOL - Decreases XM audio volume VOL + Increases XM audio volume MUTE Toggles XM audio on/off BACK Returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 57 ‘wig-wag’. RESET FLAPS DN RESET Only available when the selected device is in a fault condition. Select RESET to reset the device, similar to resetting a circuit breaker. AUTO FLAPS DN 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Info Page Softkey

    AUX, AUX1, AUX2, ELEC, Displays additional engine gauges as required TRIM, TEMPS (optional) LEAN Activates/deactivates Lean Assist (optional) FUEL Displays Fuel Calculator (optional) (optional) FUEL (optional) (optional) RESET XX GAL XX GAL XX GAL FUEL Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 59: Flight Planning Softkeys

    Displays the Select Approach Window INTERNAL (Optional) Allows the pilot to select the internal GPS flight plan source. EXTERNAL (Optional) Allows the pilot to select the external GPS flight plan source. EXIT Exits the Flight Plan Pages 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Nearest Page Softkeys

    Displays/removes the nearest heliports EXIT Exits the Nearest Pages Various softkeys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity (e.g., PAN MAP, VOLUME, etc), other softkeys require manual de-selection (e.g., TERRAIN, WEATHER, PANEL, etc.). Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 61: Accessing The Information (Info) Page

    DGPS corrections in 2D mode • 3D GPS Location—At least four satellites have been acquired and a three- dimensional fix has been calculated. “3D Differential” appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 62 GPS Status, Position, and Data Fields (full-screen only) can be accessed from the Information Page. INFO Page (Split-Screen) Data Fields Constellation Diagram Receiver Status Signal Strength Bars PRN Number 45° Above Horizon Horizon Reference Waypoint INFO Page (Full Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 63: New Location

    Satellites currently in view are shown at their respective positions on a satellite constellation diagram. The outer circle of the constellation diagram represents the horizon, the inner circle represents 45° above the horizon, and the center point shows 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Position

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Change Nearest Type’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired nearest type option (Automatic, Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection, City, Waypoint), and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 65: Data Fields And Layout (Full-Screen Mfd)

    3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired Data Field. 4) Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of available Data Field options. 5) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired Data Field, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 66: System Settings

    The System Setup option in the Main Menu allows management of the following system parameters: • Transponder (optional) • Units • Data Bar Fields • Date & Time • Display • Position • Sound • Alarms System Setup Menu (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 67: Transponder

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘ADS-B Transmit’ Field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Enabled’ or ‘Disabled’. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Data Bar Fields

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) With ‘Data Bar Fields’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired ‘Field’. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 69 ‘REV’ is displayed in yellow and ‘GPS’ is displayed in magenta in the upper left corner of the Data Bar when all external GPS navigation sources fail. External GPS Failure. Reverted to Internal GPS External GPS Navigation Failure 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Display

    5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. COLOR MODE The Color Mode setting is used to adjust the color brightness used on the map and synthetic vision display for day or night use. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Color Mode

    • User Selected—Enables the user to choose between ‘AUTO’ and ‘PFD’ via the Display Setup menu. For more information on how to enable the ‘EIS Display Location’ setting in Configuration Mode refer to the G3X Installation Manual. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 72 Saving a Screenshot: 1) With screenshots enabled (see above), navigate to the desired screen. 2) Press and hold the MENU Key until the screen flashes indicating the screenshot was saved to the SD Card. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 73: Sound

    NOTE: Refer to the Flight Instruments section for more information regarding the Altitude Alert Tone. 1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Units

    1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Units’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 75: Date & Time

    FMS Joystick. 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. Date & Time Setup Page (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 76: Position

    Position Setup Page (Split-Screen) ALARMS The Alarms Page allows the pilot to turn airspace alarms On/Off, set an Altitude Buffer, Arrival Alarm, Next Waypoint Alarm, Proximity Alarm, and Fuel Tank Reminder Alarm. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 77 The Fuel Tank Timer (FUEL TIMER) data field option is the elapsed time since the ‘Fuel Tank’ Reminder alarm was last issued (HH:MM). Airspace Alarms (Split-Screen) Alarms (Full-Screen MFD) Nav Alarms (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Setting Airport Criteria

    5) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field and turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired option from the menu. Press the ENT Key if necessary to highlight the next field. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 79 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Set Airport Criteria’, and then press the ENT Key. A window appears with the current settings. 5) Press the MENU Key. 6) With ‘Restore Default’ highlighted press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 80 System Overview Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 81: Section 2 Flight Instruments

    Press the FMS Joystick if necessary to begin interaction with the Page Navigation Bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the PFD Page. The following flight instruments and supplemental flight data are displayed on the PFD and/or PFD Page (split-screen). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 82 Flight Instruments Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 83 Zero Pitch Line Trim Indicator Current Track Indicator (Heading Strip) Flap Indicator Current Heading Navigation Source Selected Heading Bug Bearing 1 Information Window Turn Rate Indicator Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Autopilot Status Box 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Airspeed Indicator

    Ground Speed Airspeed Trend Vector Actual Airspeed Vspeed References Airspeed Color Ranges True Airspeed Airspeed Indicator Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 85 When airspeed is present, the Vspeeds configured are also displayed at their respective locations to the right of the airspeed scale, otherwise the Vspeeds are displayed at the bottom of the airspeed indicator. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Attitude Indicator

    Angle of bank is indicated by the position of the pointer on the roll scale. Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the ball. Roll Pointer Roll Scale Horizon Line Aircraft Symbol Slip/Skid Indicator Land Representation Pitch Scale Sky Representation Roll Scale Zero Attitude Indicator Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 87: Altimeter

    1) From the PFD Page (one display) or PFD (two display), press the ALT (or ALT/PTCH if the Integrated Autopilot is configured) Softkey. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to set the Selected Altitude in 100-ft increments. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Selecting The Altimeter Barometric Pressure Setting

    Altimeter. Once the aircraft reaches the user-defined MDA/ DH, the bug and text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums. Minimums”, is heard. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 89 Turning the minimums alert tone on/off: 1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 90: Altitude Alerting

    3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Sound’, and press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Altitude Alert field, and select ‘On/ Off’ by turning the FMS Joystick. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 91: Vertical Speed Indicator (Vsi)

    ILS frequency is tuned in the active NAV field of an external navigator. A green diamond acts as the VDI Indicator, like a glideslope needle on a conventional indicator. If a localizer frequency is tuned and there is no glideslope signal, “NO GS” is annunciated. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 92 Glidepath Indicator appears on the G3X as a magenta diamond. If the approach type downgrades past the final approach fix (FAF), “NO GP” is annunciated. Vertical Deviation Source Vertical Deviation Indicator Vertical Deviation Indicator (Glidepath-GPS Source) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 93: Horizontal Situation Indicator (Hsi)

    The HSI also presents course deviation, bearing, and navigation source information. The Selected Heading is shown to the left of the HSI The light blue bug on the compass rose corresponds to the Selected Heading. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 94 To/From Indicator Current Track Indicator Aircraft Symbol Course Pointer Lateral Deviation Scales Navigation Source Selected Heading Bug Course Deviation Indicator Course Deviation & To/From (CDI) Indicator Rotating Compass Rose Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 95: Bearing Pointers And Information Windows

    The bearing pointers never override the CDI and are visually separated from the CDI by a white ring (shown when the bearing pointers are selected but not necessarily visible due to data unavailability). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 96 • GPS is the bearing source and an the tuned VOR station active waypoint is not selected Bearing Bearing Pointer 2 Pointer 1 Bearing 1 Information Window Bearing 2 Information Window -Identifier -Identifier -Bearing Source -Distance HSI with Bearing Pointers Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 97 (LOC), the CDI has the same angular limits as a mechanical CDI. If the CDI exceeds the maximum deviation on the scale (two dots) while coupled to GPS, the crosstrack error (XTK) is displayed below the white aircraft symbol. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 98 Pilot’s Guide, or the GTN or GNS Series Pilot’s Guides) for more information. external navigator is configured the internal GPS can still be used for VFR navigation. NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is only for VFR use. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 99 Navigator 2 Navigator 2 Navigator (e.g., if the external navigator is a GNS 430, press the CDI Key on the GNS 430 to toggle between GPS1 and LOC1 or GPS2 and LOC2) CDI Source 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 100 1) From the full screen PFD and/or split screen PFD Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Press the RESET G Softkey to reset the minimum and maximum recorded G loads. Maximum recorded G load G-meter pointer Minimum recorded G load G-meter Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 101 The Pitch attitude offset function allows the yellow aircraft symbol on the attitude indicator to be adjusted up or down much like the aircraft on a mechanical attitude indicator. The pitch attitude can be adjusted as much as +/- 2.5°. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 102 2) Press the MORE Softkey. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight PITCH OFFSET. 4) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired setting. Aircraft Symbol showing pitch offset. Pitch Attitude offset angle Pitch Attitude Offset Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 103 Data Bar as well as the lower left quadrant of the HSI. Using Internal Flight Plan INT: The pilot has elected to use the internal GPS navigation source instead of the external GPS navigation source. Internal Flight Plan Indication 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 104 ‘REV’ is shown in yellow in the upper left corner of the Data Bar as well as the lower left quadrant of the HSI. External Failure. Reverted to Internal REV: External Navigation Source failed. Reverted to internal VFR GPS for navigation. External GPS Navigation Failure Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 105 The G3X will automatically slew the LOC course pointer to the correct final approach course when an ILS, LOC, BC, LDA, or SDF approach is active in the external navigator and the appropriate CDI and navigation source are selected on the G3X. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 106: Trim And Flap Position Indicators (Optional)

    ENG page. Elevator Trim, Aileron Trim, Rudder Trim, and Flap Position indicators can be configured from the Engine/Airframe Input Configuration Page in Configuration Mode. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 107: Heading Strip And Turn Rate Indicator

    4 deg/sec, an arrowhead appears at the end of the magenta trend vector and the prediction is no longer valid. Turn Rate Indicator (Standard Rate Tick Marks) Turn Rate Trend Vector Heading Strip Current Heading Current Track Indicator Selected Heading Heading Strip/Turn Rate Indicator 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 108: Obs Mode

    3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired course to/from the waypoint. 4) To cancel OBS Mode and return to automatic waypoint sequencing, press the MENU Key, with ‘Release Hold’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 109: Supplemental Flight Data

    1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Units’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Wind Data

    1) From the full-screen PFD and/or split-screen PFD Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Wind Vector field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Speed/Dir’ or ‘Head/X-wind’. Headwind Wind Speed and Crosswind Direction Wind Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 111: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    The VNAV feature does not take into account any changes in ground speed that occur during the transition from level flight to descent or climb. At 200 ft above the target altitude, the “Approaching Target Altitude” message appears, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the PFD. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 112: Using The Vnav Feature

    2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the Vertical Navigation Page. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Enter the desired profile into the fields, and press the EXIT Softkey. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 113 Force capture of the VNAV profile: 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile and begin navigation. 2) Press the FPL Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the Vertical Navigation Page. 4) Press the MENU Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 114 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Cancel VNAV Capture’ and press the ENT Key. 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile and begin navigation. 2) From the VNAV Page, press (deselect) the CAPTURE Softkey. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 115: Section 3 Engine Indication System

    Engine Instrument Display on Full-Screen MFD (Except ENG Page) If the Engine Page information configured exceeds one page, additional engine gauges may be distributed among the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd softkeys as required. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 116 Example Engine (ENG) Page Configuration - TEMPS Softkey Selected (Split-Screen) Example Engine (ENG) Page Configuration- AUX Softkey Selected (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 117 Displays fuel pressure 13 18 Voltmeter Displays the main bus voltage 14 29 Ammeter Displays the battery load in amperes 15 30 Total Hours (HOURS) Refer to G3X Installation Manual for 16 31 more information. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 118 If sensory data to an instrument becomes invalid or unavailable, a red “X” is displayed across the instrument. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 119: Eng Page Softkeys (Example Configuration)

    Continuing to lean the mixture will cause each additional cylinder to peak (if applicable) until the last of the cylinders peaks. To cancel Lean Assist Mode, press the LEAN Softkey again. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 120 EGT for that cylinder. Cylinder Peak Temperature Indicates Difference Between Present and Peak Temperature Cylinder to Peak Leaning to First Peak (ENG Page - Full-Screen MFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 121 DTIT) is displayed in place of the normal temperature number in light blue text. Difference Between Present and Peak Temperature Cylinder with the Cylinder Peak Temperature Closest to Temperature Its Peak Value Engine Instrument Display (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 122 Lean Assist Mode - ENG Page (Split-Screen) If Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) inputs are configured, the first and last TIT to peak are not identified. Lean Assist Mode - Turbine Inlet Temperature (ENG Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 123: Fuel Calculator (Optional)

    1) From the ENG Page, press the FUEL Softkey. 2) Press Softkey #3 or #4 (XX GAL); this resets fuel remaining to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab). XX is the airframe specific partial fuel quantity (if configured). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 124 Fuel Calculator (Split-Screen) Fuel Calculator (Full-Screen MFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 125: Fuel Calculator Softkeys

    XX is an airframe specific partial fuel quantity (optional) XX GAL Sets fuel remaining to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab) where XX is an airframe specific partial fuel quantity (optional) FUEL Returns to top-level softkeys 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 126: Confirming Fuel Quantity

    XX GAL Sets fuel remaining to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab) where XX is an airframe specific partial fuel quantity (optional) DONE Returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 127 Resetting Fuel Remaining to partial fuel quantities (optional): Press Softkey #3 or #4 (XX GAL); this resets fuel remaining to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab). XX is the airframe specific partial fuel quantity (if configured). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 128: Cas Messages (Optional)

    Page is not displayed, or FPL/NRST Pages are displayed on the full-screen PFD). In that case a Check Alerts Triangle is displayed to the right of the Airspeed Indicator as a reminder to check the CAS Messages. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 129 If less than four CAS Messages are configured for the system, the CAS Messages are displayed to the right of the Airspeed Indicator and the Check Alerts Triangle is not displayed. CAS Warning Example 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 130 Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 131: Section 4 Cns Interface

    From the Nearest Airport Weather Page, highlight the desired airport weather, and press the ENT Key. b) With the Weather Information Page displayed, press the INFO Softkey. c) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired frequency. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 132 4) Press the ENT Key to load the frequency into the standby field of the SL40. If the frequency has an * (additional information available) next to it, press the ENT Key a second time with ‘Tune’ highlighted. Frequency with Additional Information (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 133: Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)

    Mode S interrogation and reply capabilities. Selective addressing or Mode Select (Mode S) capability includes the following features: • Level-2 reply data link capability (used to exchange information between aircraft and ATC facilities) • Surveillance identifier capability 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 134 Status Transponder Data Box (Split-Screen) With a remote transponder configured, the #2 PFD Softkey becomes XPDR (if a navigation source is not selected) or XPDR/CRS (when the pilot can control the navigation course). Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 135 Allows the pilot to enter the transponder code and displays the second-level CODE softkeys Displays second-level MODE softkeys MODE BACK Returns to top-level softkeys CODE Softkey selected IDENT Sends a distinct identity indication to Air Traffic Control (ATC). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 136: Transponder Mode Selection

    2) Press the MODE Softkey. 3) Press the desired mode softkey (STBY / GND, ON, or ALT). Pressing and holding the STBY Softkey activates Ground (GND) Mode and the STBY Softkey becomes the GND Softkey. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 137: Ground Mode

    Transponder Data Box, and all transponder replies requesting altitude information are provided with pressure altitude information. REPLY STATUS When the transponder sends replies to interrogations, a white R indication appears momentarily in the Transponder Data Box. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 138: Entering A Transponder Code

    (ATC). The indication distinguishes the identing transponder from all the others on the air traffic controller’s screen. When the IDENT Softkey is pressed, a white IDENT indication is displayed in the mode field of the Transponder Data Box for a duration of 18 seconds. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 139: Flight Id Reporting

    3) Press the SET ID Softkey. The ‘SET FLIGHT ID’ Window appears. 4) Enter the desired Flight ID using the FMS Joystick and press the ENT Key. Flight ID Transponder Entry Flight ID Entry (Split-Screen PFD Page) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 140 CNS Interface Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 141: Section 5 Gps Navigation

    NOTE: The compass arc is not available in ‘North Up’ map orientation. A compass arc representing the aircraft’s ground track, appears by default on the Map Page. The route line represents the course. Compass Arc Route Line Compass Arc (Map Page) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Using Map Displays

    The information in this section applies to the following maps unless otherwise noted: • All Map Pages (MAP) • Waypoint Page (WPT) - Split-Screen: The Waypoint Page when the RUNWAY Softkey is pressed. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 143: Map Page Setup

    Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘North Up’, ‘Track Up’, or ‘DTK Up’, and press the ENT Key. a) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘North Up Above’ field. b) Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of available range options. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 144: Gps Navigation

    Runway Extension line Runway Number Runway Extensions and Numbers (Map Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 145 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of options for each feature (On/Off, Auto, range settings, or text size). 6) Using the FMS Joystick select the desired option and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 146 7) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. Map Setup Page (Airspace Category) Map Setup Page (Airspace Category - Atlantic) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 147: Map Range

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Autozoom’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access the ‘On/Off’ drop down list. 6) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired option, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 148: Map Panning

    Map Pointer position, a green arrow will appear in the information box. Turning the FMS Joystick will cycle through the list of map features present at that position. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 149: Panning The Map

    2) Press the ENT Key to display the review page for the highlighted feature. 3) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the ENT Key to exit the review page and return to the Map Page showing the selected waypoint. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 150: Fuel Range Ring

    5) Using the FMS Joystick select (On/Off) or set the fuel reserve time and press the ENT Key. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 151: Measuring Bearing And Distance

    Elevation at the current pointer position is also displayed. Pressing the ENT Key changes the starting point for measuring. 4) To exit the Measure Bearing/Distance option, press the FMS Joystick; or select ‘Stop Measuring’ from the Page Menu and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 152: Topography

    3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Map’ Category from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Topo Shading’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 153: Satellite View

    3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Map’ Category from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Satellite View’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 154: Map Page Traffic

    5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. MAP SYMBOLS Refer to Appendix G for a list of map symbols. MAP DECLUTTER The pilot can remove (declutter) unwanted items, such as highways from the map. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 155: Map Detail

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Detail Level’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired detail level (‘Most’, ‘More’, ‘Normal’, ‘Less’, or ‘Least’), and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 156: Airways

    When airways are selected for display on the map, the airway waypoints (VORs, NDBs, and Intersections) are also displayed. IFR Map - Low Airways (Victor Airways) IFR Map - High Airways (Jet Routes) (Split-Screen) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 157: Displaying/Removing Airways

    Calculated -MEA Radial -Airway Name -Endpoints -Distance Calculated Radial Reviewing Airway Information (Map Page) (Split-Screen) 5) Press the ENT Key to display the review page for the airway. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 158: Waypoints

    The pilot can manually enter the identifier or the G3X will choose the most appropriate identifier based on the current position and phase of flight. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 159 -Lat/Long (Full) -Bearing/Distance INFO Softkey Selected Waypoint Page (INFO Softkey Selected) (Split-Screen) Runway Information -Designation -Length/Width -Surface -Lighting Showing -Traffic Pattern Selected -Wind (Full) Waypoint RUNWAY Softkey Selected Waypoint Page (RUNWAY Softkey Selected) (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 160 (turning it counter-clockwise brings up the waypoint selection submenu - press the CLR Key or the FMS Joystick to remove it), or move the FMS Joystick to select the facility name, or city field. 4) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 161: Selecting A Runway

    7) Move the FMS Joystick to place the cursor in the ‘Runway’ Box, on the runway designator. Runways Box (Waypoint Page) 8) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the desired runway (if more than one) for the selected airport. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 162: Waypoint Page

    *. Additional Frequency Information (Waypoint Page) 4) Press the ENT Key to view the Additional Information Window. 5) To remove the window, press the FMS Joystick, ENT Key, or CLR Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 163: Nearest Information

    Page, press the DELETE, or EDIT softkeys to make changes to the selected user waypoint. 5) To return to the Nearest Page, press the FMS Joystick, the ENT Key, or the CLR Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 164: Nearest Airports Page

    3) Press the ENT Key. The Airport Criteria Window is displayed. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired criteria to be defined. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired option. 6) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 165: Weather Information

    Airport Weather is not available, “None Within 200 NM” is displayed. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to highlight the first airport in the nearest airport weather list. Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired airport weather. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 166: Intersections

    2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the Nearest Intersections Page. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired intersection. 5) Press the ENT Key to display the Intersection Information Page. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 167: Ndbs

    The list only includes VORs that are within 200nm. If there are no VORs in the list, text indicating that there are no nearest VORs is displayed. If there are no nearest VORs in the list, the information and frequency fields are dashed. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 168: User Waypoints

    The ‘Mark a New User Waypoint?’ Window appears. a) Press the MENU Key twice to access the Main Menu. b) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 169 Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Symbol. b) Turn the FMS Joystick to access the ‘Select Symbol’ Menu. c) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired symbol from the menu, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 170 New Waypoint Window New Waypoint Window (POSITION Softkey Selected) (REF WPTS Softkey Selected) (Split-Screen) (Split-Screen) 6) With ‘Done’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 171: Deleting User Waypoints

    ENT Key. If deleting all user waypoints, go to Step 4. 3) Highlight a User Waypoint in the User Waypoint List, or enter a waypoint in the User Waypoint field. 4) Press the MENU Key. User Waypoints Page Menu 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 172: Automatic Waypoint Selection

    The automatic selection will not resume until such time that the manually entered waypoint and the automatically selected waypoint coincide (does not apply if the CHART Softkey is selected). To manually return to Automatic Waypoint Selection, highlight the identifier and press the CLR Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 173: Airspace

    5) Press the FREQS Softkey (if available) to display frequency and additional airport information similar to the Waypoint Information Page. Nearest Airspace Page Airspace Information Page (Split-Screen) (Split-Screen) The Full-Screen Display will also show a map with the nearest airspace highlighted. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 174: Airspace Alert Messages

    • Inside Airspace—Within the boundaries of the airspace SMART AIRSPACE ™ Smart Airspace shows airspace at and immediately surrounding the aircraft’s ™ current altitude in bold. Airspaces at all other altitudes are de-emphasized. De-emphasized Bold Airspace Airspace Smart Airspace ™ Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 175: Direct-To Navigation Using The G3X

    Softkey to display a list of recent waypoints, or move the FMS Joystick to select the facility name, or city field. 4) Press the ENT Key. 5) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 176 (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS), and flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). 4) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired waypoint. 5) Press the ENT Key. 6) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 177 4) Press the Direct-to Key to display the Direct-to Window with the selected point entered as the direct-to destination. 5) If an external navigator is configured, press the INTERNAL Softkey. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 178 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Stop Navigation’ or ‘Resume Flight Plan’ if a flight plan was active. 5) Press the ENT Key. If a flight plan is still active, the system resumes navigating the flight plan. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 179: Section 6 Flight Planning

    (usually from final approach fix to missed approach point) of the published approach is available if an external navigator (i.e., GTN or GNS Series) is not configured. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 180: Flight Plan Data Fields

    5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access the list of available Data Fields. 6) Turn or Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired option from the list and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 181: Flight Planning

    Data Field Selection (Active Flight Plan Page) Viewing fuel remaining at each waypoint: From the Active Flight Plan Page, move the FMS Joystick (right or left) to quickly change the third data field to Fuel Remaining (FUEL REM). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 182: Manually Switching Between Internal And External Flight Plan Sources

    Data Bar as well as the lower left quadrant of the HSI. Using Internal GPS Flight Plan INT: The pilot has elected to use the internal GPS naviga- tion source instead of the external GPS navigation source. Internal Flight Plan Indication Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 183: Failure Of The External Gps Navigation Source

    HSI. External GPS Failure. Reverted to Internal GPS REV: External Navigation Source failed. Reverted to internal VFR GPS for navigation. External GPS Navigation Failure 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 184: Flight Plan Creation Using The G3X

    4) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the Insert Waypoint Window. (Turning it clockwise displays a blank Insert Waypoint Window, turning it counter- clockwise displays a list of recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS), or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS)). Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 185 7) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter each additional flight plan waypoint. 8) When all waypoints have been entered, press the FMS Joystick to return to the Flight Plan List Page. The new flight plan is now in the list. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 186: Flight Plan Storage Using The G3X

    5) Press the ENT Key. 6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. A copy of the flight plan is stored in the next available position in the flight plan list on the Flight Plan List Page. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 187: Flight Plan Activation Using The G3X

    Activate Leg Window 6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 188: Flight Plan Editing

    3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Using the FMS Joystick select the point in the flight plan before which to add the new waypoint. The new waypoint is placed directly in front of the highlighted waypoint. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 189 5) With the desired flight plan leg highlighted (blue), press the ENT Key (the flight plan leg turns magenta). This will split the flight plan leg. 6) Using the FMS Joystick, drag the flight plan leg to highlight the desired waypoint to be added. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 190: Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, And/Or Name

    3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor, and move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Plan Fuel’ field. 4) Using the FMS Joystick, enter the desired plan flow, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 191 3) Move the FMS Joystick to the ‘Plan Speed’ field. 4) Using the FMS Joystick, enter the desired speed, and press the ENT Key. 5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 for ‘Plan Fuel’, and press the DONE Softkey. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 192 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Flight Plan Name field. 4) Using the FMS Joystick, enter the flight plan name, and press the ENT Key. Editing the Saved Flight Plan Name Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 193: Copying Flight Plans

    3) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key to delete all saved flight plans. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 194: Deleting The Active Flight Plan

    Waypoint’. The ‘Remove XXXXX From Flight Plan?’ window is displayed. Remove Waypoint Window 5) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 195: Inverting A Flight Plan

    4) Press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Invert Flight Plan?’, and press the ENT Key. 5) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 196: Importing/Exporting Flight Plans

    Only one approach can be loaded at a time in a flight plan. If an approach is loaded when another approach is already in the active flight plan, the new approach replaces the previous approach. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 197: Selecting An Approach

    Loading an approach from the active or saved flight plan page: 1) Press the FPL Key. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the Active Flight Plan Page or Saved Flight Plan Page. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 198 CLR Key or the FMS Joystick. 1) With an approach loaded on the Active Flight Plan Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Activate Approach’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 199 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the Active Flight Plan Page or Saved Flight Plan Page. 3) Press the RMV APPR Softkey; or press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Remove Approach’ by turning or moving the FMS Joystick, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 200: Activating Vectors-To-Final

    The G3X does not provide guidance to the inbound course. The course deviation needle on the graphic HSI remains off-center until established on the final approach course. The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 201 From the Active Flight Plan Page (with an approach activated), press the VECTORS Softkey. 1) From the Active Flight Plan Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Cancel Vectors-to-Final’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 202 Flight Planning Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 203: Section 7 Hazard Avoidance

    XM, or GDL FIS-B). The default is ‘AUTO’ which will use XM over GDL FIS-B if both are available. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the previous page. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 204: Hazard Avoidance

    NEXRAD Radar (Canada) Satellite Mosaic Surface Precipitation Surface Analysis Sea Surface Temperatures Echo Tops Surface Pressure Lightning Storm Cells METAR (US) METAR (Canada) TAF (US) TAF (Canada) AIRMET SIGMET PIREP Winds Aloft Temperatures Aloft Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 205: S Irius Xm Weather (Optional)

    XM DATA LINK WEATHER ADVISORY iriuS Each time the system powers-up, the pilot is prompted to acknowledge a SiriusXM data link weather advisory. Data link Weather Advisory Press the ENT Key to acknowledge this information. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 206 Due to the inherent delays and the relative age of the data, it should be used for long-range planning purposes only. Never use NEXRAD data or any radar data to penetrate hazardous weather. Rather, use it in an early-warning capacity of pre-departure and enroute evaluation. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 207: Nexrad Abnormalities

    NEXRAD site cannot depict high altitude storms at close ranges, and has no information about storms directly over the site. • Radar coverage only extends to 55°N. • Any precipitation displayed between 52°N and 55°N is unknown. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 208 Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover. RADAR Legend Satellite Mosaic/Cloud Tops Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 209 A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 210 Isobars that are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Strong gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds. Pressure units can be displayed in Millibars (mb) and Inches of Mercury (in). Other Legend Surface Pressure Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 211 15 minutes. Critical information about the storm cell (tops and intensity) can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with the map pointer. Pressing the ENT Key will display additional information. Storm Cell Data (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 212 Select ‘Change Text Size’ and press the ENT Key. b) Select ‘Small’, ‘Medium’, or ‘Large’ and press the ENT Key. The METAR flag color is determined by the information in the METAR text. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 213 In the contiguous United States, the following items are covered: severe icing, severe or extreme turbulence, volcanic ash, dust storms, and sandstorms that lower visibility to less than three statute miles. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 214 TFRs are routinely issued for activities such as sporting events, dignitary visits, military depots, and forest fires. TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). TFR Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 215 PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). Urgent (UUA) PIREP Routine (UA) PIREP Selected PIREP Data reezing evelS Freezing Level shows contours for the lowest forecast altitude where icing conditions are likely to occur. Freezing Level Data 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 216 SLD threat areas are depicted as magenta dots over the CIP colors. Moderate Icing Selected With Map Pointer Icing Forecast Legend (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 217 Mostly Cloudy Freezing Rain Foggy Cloudy Snow Very Cold Fronts Legend Forecast Legend WATER TEMPERATURE The surface temperatures of coastal and large inland bodies of water are displayed. Other Legend Water Temperature Data (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 218: Using S Irius Xm Weather Products

    • AIRMETs Additional information is also available for the following weather products on the Weather Page (not displayed on the Map Page): • Forecast • PIREPs Viewing SiriusXM Weather products on the Map Page: Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 219 (Split-Screen) NOTE: The Map Setup Menu may display the weather category as: ‘Weather’ and ‘WX Reports’ or ‘XM Weather’ and ‘XM WX Reports’ or ‘FIS-B Weather’ depending on the currently configured weather source(s). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 220 6) With ‘Restore Default’ or ‘Restore All Map Defaults’ selected, press the ENT Key. 7) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the restored settings. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 221 Select ‘Animate Weather’ and press the ENT Key to begin animation. 4) To stop animation, deselect the ANIMATE Softkey. Press the MENU Key, turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Stop Animation’, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 222: Data Link Weather (Fis-B)

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select the desired weather source (AUTO, XM, or GDL FIS-B). The default is ‘AUTO’ which will use XM over GDL FIS-B if both are available. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 223 The age of the product is based on the time difference between when the data was assembled on the ground and the current GPS time. Weather products are broadcast at specific intervals (see broadcast interval in the table below). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 224 As Available, then at 15 SIGMET 12 hours minute intervals for 1 hour PIREP 8 hours As Available Winds and 12 hours 12 hours Temperatures Aloft NOTAM (D)/FDC 12 hours As Available (Including TFRs) Weather Product Timing Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 225 • Ground clutter • Strobes and spurious radar data • Sun strobes, when the radar antenna points directly at the sun • Military aircraft deploy metallic dust (chaff) which can cause alterations in radar scans 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 226 The dBZ values increase as returned signal strength increases. Precipitation intensity is displayed using colors corresponding to the dBZ values. RADAR Legend NEXRAD Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 227 A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 228 ISA temperature is also shown. Temperatures are color coded with temperatures near and below freezing are shown as shades of blue, green for temperatures just above freezing and shades of orange are used for warmer temperatures. Temperatures Aloft Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 229 Select ‘Change Text Size’ and press the ENT Key. b) Select ‘Small’, ‘Medium’, or ‘Large’ and press the ENT Key. The METAR flag color is determined by the information in the METAR text. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 230 In the contiguous United States, the following items are covered: severe icing, severe or extreme turbulence, volcanic ash, dust storms, and sandstorms that lower visibility to less than three statute miles. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 231 TFRs are routinely issued for activities such as sporting events, dignitary visits, military depots, and forest fires. TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). TFR Data 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 232 PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). Urgent (UUA) PIREP Routine (UA) PIREP Selected PIREP Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 233 XM, or GDL FIS-B). The default is ‘AUTO’ which will use XM over GDL FIS-B if both are available. 3) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the previous page 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 234 3) If necessary, move the FMS Joystick to highlight the type field and turn the FMS Joystick to scroll through a list of available options. 4) Press the PAN MAP Softkey to get abbreviated information about the selected weather product or map feature (if available). Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 235 6) Press the ENT Key to select an option. 7) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. Map Setup Page (FIS-B Weather) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 236 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Animate Weather’ and press the ENT Key. 3) To stop animation, press the MENU Key again, turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Stop Animation’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 237 Press the MENU Key, turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Stop Animation’, and press the ENT Key. Viewing FIS-B NOTAMs: 1) From the Waypoints Page press NOTAMS Softkey. 2) If needed, scroll up or down using the FMS Joystick. FIS-B WX/NOTAM 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 238: Terrain

    Alert windows appear on all pages (except the Terrain (TER) Page) to inform the pilot of proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate. These alerts depend on user-defined parameters in the Terrain Page setup. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 239: Synthetic Vision

    3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Map’ Category from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Terrain Shading’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 240: Terrain Views

    100 ft Below the Aircraft Red Terrain is above the aircraft, or within 100 ft below the aircraft. Potential Impact Point Obstacle Terrain Legend Terrain (TER) Page (Map View) (Split-Screen) Terrain (TER) Page (Profile View) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 241: Obstacle Information

    > 1000’ Points WARNING: Red obstacle is above or within 100’ below current aircraft altitude CAUTION: Yellow obstacle is between 100’ and 1000’ (default) below current aircraft altitude Terrain Obstacle Colors and Symbology 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 242: Terrain Settings

    3) Turn the FMS Joystick to make changes to the highlighted field. 4) With ‘Done’ highlighted press the ENT Key, or press the CLR Key to accept the changes and exit the Terrain Setup window. Terrain Setup Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 243: Terrain Alerts

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Disable Alerts’ or ‘Enable Alerts’ and press the ENT Key. Disabling terrain alerts is only temporary. Terrain alerts are automatically enabled when the unit is powered on. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 244 “terrain ahead! pull “obstacle ahead! pull “sink rate, pull up!” up!” up!” Warning “terrain! terrain! pull “obstacle! obstacle! “pull up!” up! pull up!” pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 245 Hazard Avoidance Pop-up Alert PFD Page Terrain Alerts 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 246: Traffic Systems

    7.3 TRAFFIC SYSTEMS TRAFFIC SOURCE The G3X is compatible with three different traffic sources; TIS-A traffic via a Garmin Mode S Transponder (GTX 33, GTX 330 or GTX 23), TAS via a GTS 800, or ADS-B/ TIS-B traffic via a GDL 39. When the G3X system is configured with both a Mode S transponder capable of receiving TIS-A traffic and a GDL 39 capable of receiving ADS-B/TIS-B traffic the G3X will automatically switch between traffic sources.

  • Page 247: Traffic Information Service (Tis-A) (Optional)

    TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS-A) (OPTIONAL) NOTE: Refer to Appendix E for general information regarding Traffic Informa- tion Service (TIS-A). The G3X supports Traffic input from a Garmin Mode S transponder, such as the GTX 330 or GTX 23. SYSTEM STATUS The traffic system status is annunciated in the upper right corner of the Map Page.
  • Page 248 • A flashing black-on-yellow ‘TRAFFIC’ annunciation will appear in the upper right corner of the Attitude Indicator for five seconds and remains displayed until no TAs are detected in the area. • A single “Traffic” aural alert is generated Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 249 Arrows are depicted on the traffic message if traffic is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view. The arrow points in the direction of the traffic. Traffic Outside the Synthetic Vision Field of View (PFD) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 250 CLR Key to remove the Traffic Warning Window. NOTE: The Traffic Warning Window is disabled when the aircraft ground speed is less than 30 knots or when on the approach leg of a route. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 251 1) With traffic displayed on the Map Page, press the FMS Joystick. The Map Pointer is activated. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired traffic. Traffic Range Traffic and Altitude Ground Separation using Track Map Pointer Traffic Warning Window Traffic (Map Page) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 252 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Traffic Page field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Show’ or ‘Hide’. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 253 NOTE: Traffic alerts are reset to ‘enabled’ on the next power cycle. 1) Display the dedicated Traffic (TRF) Page as described in the procedure above. 2) From the Traffic (TRF) Page touch the DISABLE Softkey to enable/disable traffic alerts. Traffic Page Full-Screen MFD 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 254: Garmin Gts 800 Traffic (Optional)

    Pilots should remain vigilant for traffic at all times. NOTE: TIS-A is disabled when TAS installed. The optional Garmin GTS 800 is a Traffic Advisory System (TAS). It enhances flight crew situational awareness by displaying traffic information for transponder-equipped aircraft.
  • Page 255 TA criteria. A Traffic Advisory that is beyond the selected display range (off scale) is indicated by a half TA symbol at the edge of the screen at the relative bearing of the intruder. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 256 Traffic Page and in the lower-left of the PFD inset map instead of a TA symbol. The text will indicate “TA” followed by the distance, relative altitude, and vertical trend arrow for the TA traffic, if known. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 257 600 feet. Intruder range is within 0.2 nm and vertical separation is within 600 feet. Intruder closing rate provides less than 15 seconds of separation. Intruder range is less than 20 seconds. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 258 2) Press the RNG Key to set the range to 2/6 nm to allow for full test pattern to be displayed during test. 3) Press the MENU Key to display the page menu. 4) With SELF-TEST highlighted press the ENT Key to start the self-test. Traffic Page Menu Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 259: Switching From Standby Mode To Operating Mode

    9000 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during descent phase of flight. • UNREST (unrestricted): All traffic is displayed from 9900 feet above and 9900 feet below the aircraft. 3) To return to the Traffic Page, press the BACK Softkey. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 260: Traffic Page

    The traffic mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the upper left corner of the page. Traffic Source Altitude/ Operating Traffic Display Mode Range Rings Traffic Advisory, 700’ above, Climbing Non-Threat Traffic, 500’ above, Descending Flight ID Traffic Page Full-Screen MFD (GTS 800) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 261: Data Link Traffic (Gdl 39) (Optional)

    ADS-B In, ADS-B Out, and ADS-B participating. ADS-B In refers to the capability to receive ADS-B information. ADS-B Out refers to the capability to transmit ADS-B information. ADS-B participating refers 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 262 Currently, rule-compliant ADS-B Out capability in the United States requires a TSO’ed SBAS-enabled GPS, such as a Garmin GPS 400W or similar, and one of two possible data links: 1090 ES transponder or a 978 MHz UAT. Either data link system is capable of transmitting the aircraft’s position, velocity, identification, and other...
  • Page 263 GPS and 1090 ES transponder, a GBT may not identify it as an ADS-B participating aircraft. The squitter of some 1090 ES transponders, including the Garmin GTX 23ES, must be configured to communicate that the aircraft has 978 MHz receive capability in order to be identified as an ADS-B participating aircraft.

  • Page 264: Traffic Description

    500 feet per minute. The vector line that extends from the traffic symbol is an indication of the intruder aircraft track. For directional traffic symbols, the arrow head points in the direction of aircraft’s ground track. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 265: Symbol Description

    *Ground traffic is only displayed on the Map Page when the aircraft is on the ground or below 1,500 feet AGL. Ground traffic is always displayed on the dedicated traffic page. ADS-B Traffic Symbology 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 266 See the Additional Features Section for more information about SVX. ADS-B Symbol on the Description PFD (SVX Only) Proximity Advisory (PA) Traffic Advisory (TA) Non-threat traffic PFD ADS-B Symbology (SVX Only) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 267 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Sound’, and press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Alert Volume’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired volume (0-10). 6) Press the EXIT Softkey or FMS Joystick to exit. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 268: Displaying Traffic Data

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Traffic Symbol’, or ‘Traffic Label’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘OFF’, ‘AUTO’ or range settings for Traffic Symbol and Traffic Label, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 269 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Traffic Page field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Show’ or ‘Hide’. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 270 The Flight IDs of other aircraft (when available) can be displayed on the Traffic Page. When a Flight ID or call sign is received, it will appear below the corresponding traffic symbol when enabled. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 271 Altitude/ Operating Traffic's Mode Predicated Relative Location in 60 seconds Traffic’s Predicated TragetTrend Relative Look-ahead Location in 60 Time seconds Traffic Page TargetTrend (GDL 39) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 272 Motion vector selection is made from the Traffic Page Menu by enabling/disabling TargetTrend. Absolute vectors are selected by default and are replaced when TargetTrend is enabled. Enabling/Disabling TargetTrend: On the Traffic Page, press the TREND Softkey. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 273: Section 8 Additional Features

    The Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise abatement information, FBO phone numbers, hours of operation, local attractions, ground transportation, lodging, and services. The optional SiriusXM Radio entertainment audio feature offers more than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 274: Synthetic Vision (Svx)

    Navigation must not be predicated solely upon the use of the terrain or obstacle data displayed by Synthetic Vision. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 275: Synthetic Vision Operation

    1) From the full-screen PFD and/or split-screen PFD Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Synthetic Vision’ field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 276: Additional Features

    700 feet or one half full scale deviation on the HSI, whichever is less. Other than the descending portion of an ILS or WAAS GPS approach (starting from the leg leading into the FAF), pathways boxes are shown at the level of the altitude bug. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 277 1) From the full-screen PFD and/or the split-screen PFD Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Pathways’ field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 278 If GPS is the selected navigation source on the HSI, the pathways boxes are magenta. If LOC is the selected navigation source on the HSI, the pathways boxes are green for the ILS. Pathways boxes are not displayed for segments such as heading legs or VOR radials. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 279: Flight Path Marker

    Displayed terrain or obstacles in the aircraft’s flight path extending above the FPM could indicate a potential conflict, even before a terrain alert is issued. However, decisions regarding terrain and/or obstacle avoidance should not be made using only the FPM. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 280 The Zero Pitch Line is drawn completely across the display and represents the aircraft attitude with respect to the horizon. It may not align with the terrain horizon, particularly when the terrain is mountainous or when the aircraft is flown at high altitudes. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 281 Key. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘TRAFFIC’ field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’. Traffic Traffic Synthetic Vision Traffic (PFD) Traffic Outside the Field of View 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 282: Airport Signs

    All runway thresholds are depicted at their respective elevations as defined in the database. In some situations, where threshold elevations differ significantly, crossing runways may appear to be layered. As runways are displayed, Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 283 In some instances, a terrain or obstacle alert may be issued with no conflict shading displayed on the synthetic vision. In these cases, the conflict is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view and the alert will have arrows indicating the direction of the alert. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 284 Obstacles greater than 1000 feet below the aircraft altitude are not shown. Obstacles are shown behind the airspeed and altitude displays. Arrows indicate the obstacle is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view. Obstacle Outside the Synthetic Vision Field of View Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 285 (earth) or blue (sky) colored bar at the top or bottom of the screen is displayed to prevent the pilot from losing sight of the horizon. Blue Band Terrain Completely Fills Display Blue Sky Bar with Full Display Terrain 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 286 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the ‘Miscellaneous’ from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Field of View’. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 287: Safetaxi

    1) With the Map Page displayed, press the Menu Key. The Map Page Menu is displayed. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Airport’ Category from the horizontal list. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 288: Safetaxi Cycle Number And Revision

    The SafeTaxi Region, Version, Cycle, Effective date, and Expiration date of the database cycle can also be found in the Main Menu, under ‘Database Information’. The SafeTaxi database is provided by Garmin. Refer to Appendix C for instructions on updating the SafeTaxi database.
  • Page 289 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. Off-Scale Area Off-Scale Areas Sample Chart Indicating Off-Scale Areas 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 290 “CHART NOT AVAILABLE” appears on the screen. The “CHART NOT AVAILABLE” banner does not refer to the ChartView subscription, but rather the availability of a particular airport chart selection or procedure for a selected airport. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 291: Aircraft Symbol

    Showing/Hiding the aircraft symbol on the chart: Press the Key to show/hide the aircraft symbol. The Aircraft Symbol Hidden Icon (circle with a line) is displayed in the lower right corner when the aircraft symbol is hidden. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 292: Chart Range

    ChartView database. If NOTAMs are available for the selected airport, a ‘Chart NOTAMs’ option will be displayed at the bottom of the drop-down menu of available charts. Select the ‘Chart NOTAMs’ option from the chart menu to display the applicable NOTAM information. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 293: Flitecharts

    FliteCharts resemble the paper version of National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) terminal procedures charts. The charts are displayed with high-resolution and in color for applicable charts. FliteCharts database subscription is available from Garmin. Available data includes: • Arrivals (STAR) • Airport Diagrams •...
  • Page 294 Off-Scale Areas Off-Scale Area Off-Scale Areas Off-Scale Area Sample Chart Indicating Off-Scale Areas NOTE: Do not maneuver the aircraft based solely upon the geo-referenced aircraft symbol. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 295 3) With the ‘Chart’ Field highlighted, turn the FMS Joystick to access a drop- down menu of available charts. 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select the desired chart, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 296: Aircraft Symbol

    The aircraft symbol is not displayed when the Aircraft Not Shown Icon appears. The Aircraft Not Shown Icon may appear at certain times, even if the chart is displayed to scale. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 297: Chart Range

    Joystick to scroll the chart up, down, left, or right. CHART To quickly zoom all the way out, press the Softkey. Press it again to return to the previous range (only available from the Waypoint Page). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 298: Flitecharts Cycle Number And Expiration Date

    If the AOPA database is in use, the AOPA Softkey is displayed on the Waypoint (WPT) Page. If another airport directory database is in use, such as AC-U-KWIK, the DIRECTORY Softkey is displayed on the Waypoint (WPT) Page. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 299: Icon Description

    3) To return to the map, press the ENT Key, the CLR Key, or the FMS Joystick. Airport Identifier Field Scroll Bar Service Icon Airport Directory Softkey Airport Directory Information (Waypoint (WPT) Page) (Split-Screen) Icon Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car Airport Directory Service Icons 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 300: S Irius Xm Radio Entertainment (Optional)

    From the XM Audio Page select Channel ‘0’ in the ‘All Channels’ Category. 1) From the WX Page press the MENU Key to display the WX Page Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Weather Products’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 301: Using S Irius Xm Radio

    1) If necessary, press the FMS Joystick to interact with the page navigation bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the XM Audio Page. Categories Selected Channel Active Channel Box: Signal Strength -Artist Name -Song Title Volume -Category -Channel XM Audio Page (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 302: Selecting A Category

    Selecting a channel: 1) From the XM Audio Page, press the CHANNEL Softkey. The Channel Field is highlighted. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired channel and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 303: Using Favorites

    1) Press the FAVORITE Softkey on the XM Audio Page. The Favorites category is displayed. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired channel and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 304: Adjusting The Volume

    3) Press the MUTE Softkey to mute the audio. Press the MUTE Softkey again to unmute the audio. Press and hold the VOLUME Softkey to mute and unmute the audio. Volume Control (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 305: Vertical Power (Optional)

    (no wig-wag). Only appears when the selected device is in a fault condition. By selecting ‘RESET’ the VP-X will attempt to clear the fault (similar RESET to resetting the circuit breaker). Device Sensitive Softkeys 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 306 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired device. 3) Using the device sensitive softkeys select the desired function. Select ‘RESET’ to reset a faulted device. System Schematic Device Device Fault Device Fault Description Vertical Power (VP-X) Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 307: Electronic Checklists (Optional)

    1,000 files (whichever comes first). The data files stored on the SD card have an extension of .csv. This file format can be opened using a spread sheet application on a personal computer. Garmin recommends using a 2 GB SanDisk or Toshiba SD card. 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 308 Additional Features Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 309: Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional)

    GDU (most likely the PFD). In the event that the GDU con- nected to the external autopilot unit fails, the integrated autopilot capability will be lost; however, the external autopilot unit will retain any standalone functionality it may support on its own. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 310: Integrated Autopilot Operation

    AP ALT ALT/PTCH HDG/ROLL Softkey selected HDG/ROLL Initial press allows the pilot to adjust the heading bug and displays lateral mode softkeys; subsequent press returns to top-level softkeys AP HDG Selects/deselects heading mode Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 311 An initial press of a softkey listed below (when the Integrated Autopilot is not engaged) will engage the Integrated Autopilot with the listed lateral and vertical modes (some modes may require an external navigator or NAV receiver): 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 312 Manual disengagement is indicated by a five-second flashing yellow ‘AP’ annunciation and an aural alert. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 313: G3X Autopilot Status Box

    Autopilot (AP) status is displayed on the far left of the G3X Autopilot Status Box. Lateral modes are displayed in the center, and vertical modes are displayed on the right. Armed modes are displayed in white and active in green. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 314: Integrated Autopilot Modes

    Automatic transition from armed to active mode is indicated by the white armed mode annunciation moving to the green active mode field and flashing for 10 seconds. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 315 If after 10 seconds no action is taken, the flashing annunciation stops. The Integrated Autopilot is automatically disabled if the attitude information required to compute the default lateral/vertical modes becomes invalid or unavailable. Autopilot Status Integrated Autopilot Manually Disengaged 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 316: Vertical Modes

    VNAV Target Altitude. ** ALTV is armed automatically under VNAV when the VNAV Target Altitude is to be captured instead of the Selected Altitude. Integrated Autopilot Vertical Modes Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 317: Pitch Hold Mode (Pit)

    CWS), establish the desired pitch attitude, then release the CWS Button. Selected Altitude Pitch Hold Capture Mode Mode Active Armed Selected Altitude Pitch Hold & Selected Altitude Capture Modes 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 318: Selected Altitude Capture Mode (Alts)

    10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. The Altitude Reference is displayed beside the ‘ALT’ annunciation. ➊ Selected Altitude Automatic transition to ALTS Mode with ALT Mode armed ➋ Altitude Automatic transition Reference from ALTS to ALT Mode ➌ Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 319: Altitude Hold Mode (Alt)

    NOTE: While operating in Altitude Hold Mode, using the FMS Joystick to change the Selected Altitude does NOT affect the autopilot (i.e., does not change the Altitude Reference, and does not cancel the mode). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 320: Setting The Selected Altitude

    Use of the FMS Joystick to change the Selected Altitude while Selected Altitude Capture Mode is active causes the Integrated Autopilot to revert to Pitch Hold Mode with Selected Altitude Capture Mode armed for the new Selected Altitude. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 321: Vertical Speed Mode (Vs)

    Speed Reference is displayed in the G3X Autopilot Status Box for 10 seconds after a change is made. The Vertical Speed Reference is also displayed on the vertical speed indicator with a light blue vertical speed bug whenever Vertical Speed mode is active. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 322 (to the nearest 100 fpm) is established as the new Vertical Speed Reference. Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Mode Active Reference Selected Altitude Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Mode Softkey Reference Bug Vertical Speed Mode Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 323: Vertical Navigation Mode (Vnav)

    VNAV flight planning is available. Refer to Section 2.3 (Vertical Navigation) for more information. Vertical Navigation Vertical Navigation Target Altitude Capture Mode Active Mode Armed Selected Altitude Required Vertical Speed Bug Vertical Deviation Indicator Vertical Navigation Mode 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 324 VNAV Target Altitude. In this case, the Integrated Autopilot will revert to Pitch Hold mode upon passing the VNAV waypoint, and Selected Altitude Capture (ALTV) mode will be automatically armed. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 325 Mode and selects the VNAV target altitude as the new Integrated Autopilot Altitude Reference. As Altitude Hold Mode becomes active, the white ‘ALT’ annunciation moves to the active vertical mode field and flashes green for 10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 326 Integrated Autopilot Selected Altitude Below Automatic Transition to ALTV VNAV Altitude Mode with ALT Mode Armed Automatic Transition from ALTV to ALT Mode Altitude Reference Automatic Mode Transitions During Altitude Capture Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 327: Glidepath Mode (Gp) (Waas Only)

    Integrated Autopilot coupled, the aircraft will not level off at the MDA even if the MDA is set in the altitude preselect. The baro minimums feature can still be used as a reminder to check altitude when approaching the MDA. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 328: Glideslope Mode (Gs)

    Glideslope Mode is available for LOC/ILS approaches with lateral and vertical guidance to capture and track the glideslope. When Glideslope Mode is armed (annunciated as ‘GS’ in white), LOC Mode is armed as the lateral autopilot mode. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 329 AP APPR Softkey to arm LOC and GS (Glideslope) Modes even with GPS Mode still active. The external navigator will switch from GPS to VLOC automatically and the G3X will capture the localizer and then the glideslope. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 330 Upon reaching the glideslope, the autopilot transitions to Glideslope Mode and begins to intercept and track the glideslope. Localizer Mode Glideslope Mode Active Active Glideslope Indicator Selected Navigation Source Approach Mode Glideslope Mode Active Softkey PFD Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 331: Lateral Modes

    The CWS Button (if equipped) does not change lateral references for HDG or NAV modes. The Integrated Autopilot guides the aircraft back to the Selected Heading/ Course upon release of the CWS Button. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 332: Roll Hold Mode (Rol)

    FMS Joystick is released, the Integrated Autopilot will roll the aircraft wings level. The roll reference cannot be increased using the FMS Joystick. • Hold the CWS Button (if equipped), establish the desired bank angle, then release the CWS Button. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 333: Heading Mode (Hdg)

    Bug is turned more than 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. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 334: Gps, Vor & Loc Modes

    AP NAV Softkey is pressed, the selected mode is armed. If the CDI is less than one dot, Navigation Mode is automatically captured when the AP NAV Softkey is pressed. The armed annunciation appears in white to the left of the active lateral mode. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 335 LOC Mode is armed. In the right circumstances, LOC and GS Modes can be armed while GPS Mode is still active and the external navigator is set to GPS (not VLOC). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 336 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired course to/from the waypoint. 4) To cancel OBS Mode and return to automatic waypoint sequencing, press the MENU Key, with ‘Release Hold’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 337 2) G3X: Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired course to/from the waypoint. VOR MODE FOR NAVIGATION VOR Mode can be used for navigation when an external navigation receiver is configured. Navigation Mode Active Selected Navigation Source Navigation Mode Softkey 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 338 CDI SRC Softkey on the PFD or PFD Page to cycle through external navigation sources if necessary). It should say ‘VOR1’ or ‘VOR2’ on the HSI and the needle should be green. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 339: Approaches Without Vertical Guidance

    AP NAV Softkey when the CDI is greater than one dot to arm the selected modes (annunciated in white). Press the AP NAV Softkey when the CDI deviation is less than one dot to activate, capture and track the selected navigation source (GPS, VOR, or LOC). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 340 5) G3X: From the PFD or PFD Page, press the HDG/ROLL Softkey to access the autopilot lateral modes and then press the AP NAV Softkey to activate GPS Mode. 6) Adjust the aircraft’s pitch axis as required. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 341 If there is more than half-scale deviation when the AP NAV Softkey is pressed, VOR Mode will arm (white text) first, then activate when closer to the radial. 6) Adjust the aircraft’s pitch axis as required. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 342 2) G3X: Ensure that LOC1 is the selected navigation source on the (use the CDI SRC Softkey on the PFD or PFD Page to cycle through external navigation sources if necessary). The HSI should automatically slew the needle to the correct course. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 343: Approaches With Lateral + Vertical Guidance

    Captures and tracks a WAAS Softkey LNAV+V Glidepath approach glidepath Lateral: Captures and tracks the Localizer localizer LOC, ILS, APPR LDA, SDF Vertical: Captures and tracks the Softkey Glideslope glideslope Lateral + Vertical Approaches 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 344 LOC Mode (lateral) and GS Mode (vertical) are both armed by pressing the ALT/ PTCH Softkey and then the AP APPR Softkey from the G3X PFD. LOC/ILS approach captures are inhibited if the difference between aircraft heading and localizer course exceeds 105˚. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 345 2) G3X: Ensure that LOC1 is the selected navigation source (use the CDI SRC Softkey on the PFD or PFD Page to cycle through external navigation sources if necessary). The HSI should automatically slew the needle to the correct course. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 346 • Approach Mode is active and the Navigation source is manually switched • The localizer signal is lost If the Glideslope signal is lost , GS Mode will revert to Pitch Hold Mode and hold the last pitch attitude. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 347: Coupled Approach

    Mode is armed in the roll axis. ALT Mode is active and GS is armed in the pitch axis. The autopilot should now navigate the entire approach from the IAF (Initial Approach Fix) to the MAP (Missed Approach Point) with the only adjustment being the throttle. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 348: Integrated Autopilot Alerts

    NOTE: Check step #5 if the external navigator doesn’t automatically switch from GPS to VLOC Mode shortly after turning inbound on the final approach course. 9.4 INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ALERTS Refer to Section 10.4, ‘PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions’. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 349: Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts

    No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Database Error Internal problem with the system. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired. Fuel Tank A reminder for switching fuel tanks. The reminder message repeats at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip.

  • Page 350: Airspace Messages

    The projected course takes you inside an Minutes airspace within the next 10 minutes or less. Airspace Near, Within 2 nm Within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 351: System Status Messages (Info Page)

    Messages Page (Split-Screen) 3) To return to the Info Page, press the FMS Joystick, CLR Key, or EXIT Softkey. The Info Page will stop flashing, but remain yellow until the message is resolved. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 352 XM signal. Config module error The GDU has encountered unexpected configuration settings. The G3X system should be serviced. Config module missing The PFD config module is not connected. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 353 The magnetic calibration is incomplete or improperly calibrated. Repeat the magnetic calibration. Magnetic anomaly - Check mag An anomaly has been detected in the installation magnetometer data. Heading may or may not be flagged invalid. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 354 ‘X’ 73 ARINC 429 input (‘x’ can be 1-4). Not receiving SL30 RS-232 data Not receiving RS-232 data from the SL30. Not receiving TIS RS-232 data Not receiving RS-232 data from TIS. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 355 Using external GPS position data The display that is configured for a GPS antenna connection is not available; the remaining displays are using 2D GPS position data from an external GPS navigator. XM receiver needs service The display should be serviced when possible. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 356: Aural Alerts

    (e.g., autopilot HDG mode or PFD wind calculations). An uncertain heading value can be caused by magnetic anomalies or installation/calibration issues. Refer to the G3X installation manual for installation and calibration information for the magnetometer Uncertain Heading Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 357: External Navigator Messages (Optional)

    PFD and/or split-screen PFD Page. CAS Messages will appear to the right of the Horizontal Situation Indicator (dependent on number of CAS messages configured) on the full screen PFD and/or the split-screen PFD Page. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 358 CAS Warning Example (Check Alerts Triangle) If less than four CAS Messages are configured for the system, the CAS Messages are displayed to the right of the Airspeed Indicator and the Check Alerts Triangle is not displayed. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 359: Terrain Annunciations

    PFD and/or PFD Page in the upper left corner of the Attitude Indicator. Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for more details. Terrain Pop-up Alert Terrain Alerts (PFD and/or PFD Page) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 360: Traffic Annunciations

    Window (Inset Map) in the lower left corner of the display(s). Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section and the Annunciations and Alerts section for more details. Inset Map (Traffic Warning Window) Traffic Alerts INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ALERTS (OPTIONAL) Integrated Autopilot Alert Integrated Autopilot Alerts Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 361 External autopilot unit will raise the nose to MAX SPEED Protection limit the aircraft’s speed. Underspeed External autopilot unit will lower the nose to MIN SPEED Protection prevent the aircraft’s speed from decreasing. Speed Alerts 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 362: Vertical Power Fault Indications

    Flap or trim runaway condition detected. unaway Flap or trim switch disabled. witCh isableD XX indicates an internal VP-X fault code (consult Vertical Power for ault details). Unable to clear fault or other error occurred. rrOr Device Faults Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 363: Section 11 Appendices

    ETE - Estimated Time En Route The estimated time it takes to reach the next waypoint from the present position, based upon current ground speed. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 364 WPT - Next Waypoint The next waypoint in the flight plan or direct-to route. XTK - Crosstrack Error The distance the aircraft is from a desired course in either direction, left or right. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 365 Estimated Time En Route The estimated time it takes to reach the (Destination) (ETE DEST) destination waypoint from the present position, based upon current ground speed. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 366 Ground Speed The velocity that the aircraft is traveling relative to a ground position. Ground Track (TRK) The direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 367 The relative humidity at the nearest weather HUMIDITY) reporting station. Weather (Temperature) (WX The temperature at the nearest weather reporting TEMP) station. Weather (Wind) (WX WIND) The wind speed and direction at the nearest weather reporting station. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 368 Appendix A Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 369: Appendix B: Utilities

    (full-screen). Use the MAP and INFO Softkeys to toggle between the Flight Log Map Page and the Flight Log Information Page (split-screen). 4) With ‘Done’ selected, press the ENT Key to return to the previous page. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 370 Appendix B Flight Log List (Split-Screen) Flight Log Information (Split-Screen) Flight Log Map (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 371: Track Log

    The track log starts recording as soon as the G3X gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before each flight. When the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points (if set to ‘Wrap’ in the Track Log Settings). 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 372: Displaying/Removing The Track Log On The Map Page

    1) From the split-screen or full-screen MFD, press the MENU Key twice. (The ‘Track Log’ option is not available from the full-screen PFD Main Menu). 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Track Log’ from the Main Menu, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 373: Clearing The Track Log

    3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired saved track, and press the CLEAR Softkey. (Or press the MENU Key, with ‘Clear Active Track‘ selected, press the ENT Key.) The ‘Clear Active Track Log?’ window is displayed. 4) With ‘Yes’ selected, press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 374 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Track Log’ from the Main Menu, and press the ENT Key. 3) Using the FMS Joystick highlight the desired track log to export. 4) With an SD card inserted, press the EXPORT Softkey. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 375: Heading Line

    ENT Key. If necessary, move the FMS Joystick to set the desired time or distance, and press the ENT Key. Heading Line Settings (Map Setup Page) 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 376: Weight & Balance

    (out of range) Weight & Balance Page (C.G. Out of Range) (Split-Screen) NOTE: This information is only for flight planning purposes. Consult the aircraft’s pilot operating handbook for the official weight and balance data. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 377 Press the EMPTY Softkey. “Empty All Stations?” window is displayed. 3) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. If the Loading Limit for a particular station is exceeded, the station name will turn yellow. Loading Limit Exceeded 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 378: Epe Circle

    Proximity Waypoint Alarm Defining proximity waypoints: 1) Press the MENU Key twice to open the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 379 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Proximity Circle’ Field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of options for each feature (On/Off, Auto, or range settings). 6) Highlight the desired setting and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 380: Deleting Proximity Waypoints

    5) Press the CLR Key or the MENU Key and select ‘Remove Selected Waypoint’ or ‘Remove All Waypoints’. 6) Press the ENT Key. The ‘Remove Proximity Waypoint for XXXX’ Window is displayed. 7) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 381: Appendix C: Sd Card Use And Databases

    Flight Plans and user-downloaded vehicles. Garmin recommends using a 2 GB SanDisk or Toshiba SD Card. MapSource detailed maps are available from your local Garmin dealer. Refer to the Garmin website (www.garmin.com) for instructions on downloading software updates. Refer to the lastest revision of the G3X Instillation Manual for software update instructions.

  • Page 382: G3X Databases

    Appendix C If you insert an SD Card and get a card format not recognized message, try removing the card and reinserting it. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer. Removing an SD Card: 1) Push the card into the unit until it stops.

  • Page 383: Navigation Database

    The G3X includes an internal navigation database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the navigation database are available every 28 days online (www.fly.garmin.com). There are two navigation database products available: the Jeppesen Navigation Database, which is sourced by Jeppesen, and the US VFR Navigation Database sourced by AeroNav Products, a division of the FAA.
  • Page 384 These diagrams aid in following ground control instructions by accurately displaying the aircraft position on the map in relation to taxiways, ramps, runways, terminals, and services. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 385: Updating G3X Databases

    SD card. The G3X database updates can be obtained by visiting the ‘flyGarmin’ website (www.fly.garmin.com). The ‘flyGarmin’ website requires the unit’s System ID to update databases. This allows the databases to be encrypted with the unit’s unique System ID when copied to the SD Card.
  • Page 386 • Verbatim 96504 SD Card Reader or equivalent • Updated database obtained from the flyGarmin website • SD Card, 2 GB recommended (Garmin recommends SanDisk or Toshiba SD cards) 1) After the data has been copied to the SD Card, insert the SD card in the SD card slot of the display.
  • Page 387 ENT Key. The database status is updated. Update Databases Page (Database Status Updated) 4) Press the RESTART Softkey. Once the database(s) have been successfully updated, the SD Card can be removed from the unit. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 388: Exporting Track Logs And User Waypoints

    FMS Joystick to display the Flight Plan List Page. 2) Press the IMPORT Softkey. 3) Using the FMS Joystick highlight the desired flight plan to import. 4) Press the IMPORT Softkey again and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 389: Flight Data Logging

    Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan. 3) Press the EXPORT Softkey and press the ENT Key. FLIGHT DATA LOGGING The G3X also has the ability to log flight data. Refer to the Additional Features section for more information. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 390 Appendix C Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 391: Appendix D: Map Datum And Location Formats

    Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate system for the type of chart you are using. The most common format is latitude and longitude, which is used by all Garmin units. You can change the location format to use with other coordinate systems.
  • Page 392 Appendix D Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 393: Appendix E: General Tis-A Information

    TIS-A and TAS/TCAS have similar ranges. TIS-A LIMITATIONS TIS-A relies on surveillance of the Mode-S radar system, which is a “secondary surveillance” radar system similar to that used by ATCRBS. Many limitations are 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 394 NOTE: TIS-A is unavailable at low altitudes in many area of the United States. This is often the case in mountainous regions. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Opera- tion of the ground stations is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the AIM for a Terminal Mode S radar site map.
  • Page 395 • By telephone to the nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) facility • By FAA Form 8000-7, Safety Improvement Report (postage-paid card can be obtained at FAA FSSs, General Aviation District Offices, Flight Standards District Offices, and General Aviation Fixed Base Operators) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 396 Appendix E Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 397: Appendix F: Abnormal Operation

    HAZARD DISPLAY WITH LOSS OF GPS POSITION If the Terrain Page doesn’t have at least a 3D fix (i.e. altitude unknown), a Red X will be displayed. Terrain Page Red X Map Page Red X (Terrain) (Split-Screen) (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 398: G3X System Failure Annunciations

    If any instrument remains flagged, the G3X should be serviced. NOTE: Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for additional information regarding pilot responses to these annunciations. G3X System Failure Annunciations (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 399: Unusual Attitudes

    (removed) from the display. The chevrons are displayed on the Attitude Indicator, starting at 50˚ above and 30˚ below the horizon line. Pitch Attitude Warnings 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 400: Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)

    If the external GPS navigation source fails, the system reverts to the internal GPS navigation source and ‘REV’ is shown in yellow in the upper left corner of the Data Bar as well as the lower left quadrant of the HSI. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 401 Appendix F External GPS Failure. Reverted to Internal GPS REV: External Navigation Source failed. Reverted to internal VFR GPS for navigation. External GPS Navigation Failure 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 402: Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting

    Synthetic Vision can be displayed on the remaining display(s) in Reversionary Mode. If it is enabled when the system switches to Reversionary Mode, Synthetic Vision may take up to 30 seconds to display. The standard display will be shown in the interim. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 403: Appendix G: Display Symbols

    Non-towered, Serviced Military, Serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Towered, Serviced Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Soft Surface, Non-serviced Surface, Serviced Soft Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Soft Surface, Private Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 404: Ifr Symbols

    Medium City ILS/DME or DME only Large City VORTAC Miscellaneous TACAN Navaids IFR SYMBOLS Item Symbol Item Symbol VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Low-Altitude Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, High- Altitude Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Airways Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 405 IFR Airport, Serviced VOR/DME VFR, Soft Surface, Non- ILS/DME or DME Only serviced VFR, Soft Surface, Serviced VORTAC VFR, Soft Surface, Private TACAN VFR, Paved, Private Navaids VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 406: Airspace Symbols

    Restricted, Prohibited, or Warning Area Danger, Alert, or Training Area Radar Area Restricted, Prohibited, or ATZ, TIZ Warning Area Radar Area Misc/Unknown ATZ, TIZ IFR Americas/Pacific Database MATZ ADIZ Misc/Unknown VFR Americas/Pacific Database Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 407 Appendix G Item Symbol Item Symbol Danger or Alert Training Area Area Restricted, IFR Atlantic Database Exceptions Prohibited, or Warning Area Training Area VFR Atlantic Database Exceptions 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 408 Appendix G Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 409: Appendix H: Glossary

    The compass direction from the present position to a destination waypoint. ºC degrees Celsius Calibrated Indicated airspeed corrected for installation and instrument Airspeed errors. centimeter communication radio Course The line between two points to be followed by the aircraft. 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 410 The estimated time it takes to reach the destination waypoint Enroute from the present position, based upon current ground speed. Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time Enroute ºF degrees Fahrenheit Federal Aviation Administration Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 411 Ground Track see Track Ground speed Heading The direction an aircraft is pointed, based upon indications from a magnetic compass or a properly set directional gyro. mercury hectopascal hour Horizontal Situation Indicator Hertz 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 412 METAR Meteorological Aviation Routine megahertz Minimum Safe Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten Altitude miles of the aircraft present position. Military Operations Area Minimum Safe Altitude Mean Sea Level Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 413 Tactical Air Navigation System Terminal Aerodrome Forecast True Airspeed terrain Temporary Flight Restriction TOPO topographic TIS-A Traffic Information Service TIS-B Traffic Information Service-Broadcast Track Direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position; also ‘Ground Track’ 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 414 VHF Omni-directional Range VORTAC very high frequency omnidirectional range station and tactical air navigation Vertical Speed Indicator Vertical Speed Required vector to final WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System waypoint weather Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 415: Appendix I: License Agreement And Warranty

    APPENDIX I: LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY CONTACT GARMIN Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your G3X. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/ support.

  • Page 416: Aopa Airport Directory Notice

    Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 417: Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement

    XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. In no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the transmission or reception of the Services.
  • Page 418 Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product. The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The user’s sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...

  • Page 419: Index

    Data Bar Fields 48, 343 Removing 179 Databases 362 Selecting 177 Updating 365 Attitude and Heading Reference System Data Entry 21–22 (AHRS) 2, 18 Date & Time 53 Attitude Indicator 66 Delete Aural Alerts 336 Index-1 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 420 Fuel Range Ring 130 Estimated Position Error (EPE) 358 Exhaust Gas Temperature 97 External Navigator 78 Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 58 Garmin Sensor Unit (GSU) 2 GBT 242 Field of View 266 GDL 39 35, 202, 204, 226, 241, 243,...
  • Page 421 Miscellaneous 329 Lightning 191 System 331 Limited Warranty 395 METAR 192, 209 Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) 1 Flag Color 192, 209 Location Formats 56, 371 Text 192, 209 Loss of GPS 290 Index-3 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 422 Storm Cells 191 Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) 196 Annunciations 336 Surface Pressure 190 PFD Page 61 Symbols 134 PIREP 195, 212 Synthetic Vision (SVX) 253 Pitch Hold Mode (PIT) 297 System Position 44 Index-4 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 423 Audio Alerts 230 Voltmeter 97 General Information 373 VORs 147 Ground Track 231 VP-X 24, 37, 285 Limitations 373 Vspeed Reference 50, 51, 57, 65 traffic warning window 248 Traffic Warning Window 230 Index-5 190-01115-00 Rev. J Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 424 User 148 Weather Information 145 Weight & Balance 356 Wind Data 90 Winds Aloft 189, 207 Wings level 312 Accessing 186 XM Satellite Radio 280, 287 XM Lightning 191 X Symbol 219 Index-6 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J...
  • Page 426 Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. Toll free (within U.K.) 0808.2380000 p: 44/0870.8501241 f: 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan p: 886/2.2642.9199 f: 886/2.2642.9099 www.garmin.com 190-01115-00 Rev. J © 2009 -12 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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