Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional) - Garmin G3X Pilot's Manual

SECTION 9 INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT
(OPTIONAL)
NOTE: The approved Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) always supersedes
the information in this Pilot's Guide.
NOTE: Refer to the approved Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for emergency
procedures.
NOTE: Refer to the G3X Installation Manual and the third-party autopilot
vendor documentation for information on installing and configuring the G3X
Integrated Autopilot.
NOTE: This section covers the operation of the G3X when configured with
specific third-party autopilot models. Refer to the third-party autopilot vendor
documentation for standalone autopilot functionality and control features.
NOTE: VOR, LOC, and GS modes are all GPS-aided. You must have a GPS
position and a valid navigation database to use VOR, LOC, or GS modes.
The G3X can communicate with various third-party external autopilot units. With an
appropriate third-party external autopilot installed and the G3X Integrated Autopilot
configured (refer to the G3X Installation Manual), the G3X issues pitch and roll
steering commands to the external autopilot unit. The external autopilot unit is then
responsible for moving the flight controls.
This section contains the following terminology:
• External Autopilot Unit: Refers to the third-party autopilot box.
• Integrated Autopilot: Refers to the functionality available when the External
Autopilot Unit and the G3X are working together.
NOTE: In a multiple display configuration, the external autopilot unit is con-
nected to a single 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.
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