Autopilot Navigation; Autopilot Operation With Gpss Enabled Autopilots - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

NOTE: The selected Vertical Speed bug on the GDU 620 will not control
the autopilot vertical speed. The autopilot vertical speed must be selected
directly on the autopilot controller.
5.6.3

Autopilot Navigation

1) Set your navigation source and HSI to the desired course.
2) Engage your autopilot in navigation mode.
3) Control your autopilot navigation through the navigation source and the HSI.
5.6.3.1

Autopilot Operation with GPSS Enabled Autopilots

The GDU 620 processes GPSS information and sends it to the autopilot to
allow the aircraft to anticipate turns and make smooth transitions when passing
waypoints.
1) Set your navigation source and HSI to the desired GPS course.
2) Engage your autopilot in GPSS navigation mode.
3) Control your autopilot navigation through the navigation source and HSI.
Flight Plan Leg 1
Wpt 1
190-01102-02 Rev. B
Wpt 2
Turn
Anticipation
Curve
Aircraft
Present
Position
Figure 5-22 GPSS Turn Anticipation
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Flight Plan Leg 2
Wpt 3
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