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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
7.1 AFCS CONTROLS
The following dedicated AFCS keys are located on the bezel of the MFD:
1
AP Key
2
FD Key
3
NAV Key
4
ALT Key
5
VS Key
6
FLC Key
7
HDG Key
APR Key
8
9
VNV Key
(GDU 1044
only)
10
NOSE UP/NOSE
DN Keys
1
2
3
4
5
6
358
Engages/disengages the autopilot
Activates/deactivates the flight director only
Pressing once turns on the flight director in the default pitch and roll modes. Pressing
again deactivates the flight director and removes the Command Bars. If the autopilot
is engaged, the key is disabled.
Selects/deselects Navigation Mode
Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode
Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode
Selects/deselects Flight Level Change Mode
Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode
Selects/deselects Approach Mode
Selects/deselects Vertical Path Tracking Mode for Vertical Navigation flight control
Control the mode reference in Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change
modes
7
8
9
10
Figure 7-1 Dedicated MFD AFCS Controls (GDU 1044)
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for Diamond DA40/40F
190-00592-06 Rev. A
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