Page 1 G3X Touch ™ Pilot’s Guide...
Page 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CNS INTERFACE GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES AFCS ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS APPENDIX INDEX...
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Page 6 Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The G3X Touch Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surround- ings during flight.
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 Touch utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G3X Touch can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
Page 8 WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga- tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
Page 9 Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown by the G3X Touch. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.
Page 10 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 11 Part Number Change Summary 190-001754-00 Initial release Date Description March, Production Release 2014 RR-1 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
1.4 System Power-up ......................9 1.5 System Operation ......................11 Split Mode ......................... 11 PFD Display Configuration ....................11 G3X Touch System Annunciations ..................11 AHRS Operation ......................... 12 1.6 Accessing System Functionality ................... 13 Menus ..........................13 Data Entry .......................... 14 Pages ..........................
Page 14 Weather Information ......................99 Intersections ........................99 ..........................100 ..........................100 User Waypoints ........................ 101 Automatic Waypoint Selection ..................103 5.5 Airspace ........................... 103 Airspace Alert Messages ....................104 Smart Airspace ....................... 104 ™ Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 15 Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources ......108 Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source ..............108 6.2 Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch ............... 109 6.3 Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch ..............111 6.4 Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch ............
Page 16 Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional) ........207 AFCS System Architecture ....................207 G3X Touch AFCS Installations Options ................209 Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional) ................210 G3X Touch AFCS Status Box ..................... 210 9.1 AFCS Operation ......................212 AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions ....................
Page 17 Appendix F: Abnormal Operation ..................301 Loss of GPS Position ......................301 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position ................301 G3X Touch System Failure Annunciations ................302 Unusual Attitudes ......................302 Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen) ..................303 AFCS Reversionary Mode ....................304 Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source ..............
Page 18 Software License Agreement ..................... 317 Limited Warranty ......................317 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ..................318 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................319 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ............... 319 irius Weather Data Warranty ....................319 Index ...........................Index-1 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 19: Section 1 System Overview
System Overview SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS The G3X Touch system may consist of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): • Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 465 (with SiriusXM) (Optional) – Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) –...
Page 20: System Overview
System Overview • GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X Touch (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 21 System Overview • GSU 25 Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X Touch (Air Data Computer (ADC), and – the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) – ADC: Processes data from the pitot-static system and outside air tem- perature (OAT) sensor.
Page 22 Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. – GTP 59 • GAP 26 – Pitot/AOA Probe: Sends dynamic air pressure for airspeed and angle of attack (AOA), when paired with a GSU 25. GAP 26 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 23 Auto Pilot Servo: Used for automatic control of pitch, roll, and yaw. GSA 28 • GEA 24 – Engine and Airframe Unit: Receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors. GEA 24 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 24: G3X Touch System
ARINC 429 interface: Transmits and receives ARINC 429 signals for interface to panel-mount IFR GPS navigators. G3X TOUCH SYSTEM The G3X Touch System can be configured with one, two, or three displays. Single Display System Double Display System Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 25 Audio Panel Notes: (Optional) A429 *Maximum of two (2) COM/NAV (Autopilot) units installed. Third-party GARMIN COM OR Autopilot **Same as (*) plus GDU to SL40 NAV/COM is Tx-only. (Optional) (Optional**) G3X Touch System 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 26: External Navigators (Optional)
System Overview EXTERNAL NAVIGATORS (OPTIONAL) The G3X Touch can also communicate with the following optional external navigators: • SL30 Nav/Comm Transceiver • SL40 Comm Transceiver • GTR series Comm Transceiver • GNC series Nav/Comm Transceiver • GTN or GNS Series Units 1.2 DISPLAY OVERVIEW...
Page 27: Secure Digital (Sd) Cards
NOTE: Refer to Appendix C for more information on SD Card use and data- bases. The G3X Touch data card slot uses Secure Digital (SD) cards. The SD card can be used for software updates, checklist files, flight data logging, exporting Track Logs/User Waypoints, and Importing/Exporting Flight Plans.
Page 28 When this information has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue. Database Information Touch Press To Accept to acknowledge the information. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 29: System Operation
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 Touch should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility .
Page 30: Ahrs Operation
Any failure of the internal AHRS inertial sensors results in loss of attitude and heading information (indicated by red ‘X’ flags over the corresponding flight instruments). If the G3X Touch senses that the magnetic heading measurement is valid, but possibly outside of the internal accuracy limits, the numeric heading value on the PFD is displayed in yellow.
Page 31: Accessing System Functionality
In installations that include multiple AHRS units (G3X Touch supports up to three AHRS sources) if data from an AHRS source is lost the G3X Touch will automatically switch sources, when a failure is detected. Reversionary sensor selection is annunciated in a window on the right side of the PFD.
Page 32: Data Entry
Data can be entered by using the touchscreen or the knob. In some instances, such as when entering an identifier, the G3X Touch tries to predict the desired identifier based on the characters being entered. In this case, if the desired identifier appears, use touch OK to confirm the entry without entering the rest of the identifier manually.
Page 33 Touch the desired page on the page navigation bar or turn the large Knob associated with the MFD to cycle through the pages. Page Navigation 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 34: Main Pages
The Nearest Pages are selected by pressing the NRST Key. Selecting the NRST pages: 1) Touch the NRST Key. 2) Touch the Page Navigation Bar. 3) Touch the desired page from the Select Page menu. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 35: Accessing Additional Information
GPS navigator for 2D GPS position data. In this case, the data collected from the external navigator is not considered a sufficient source of GPS data by the AHRS. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 36: Viewing Gps Receiver Status
Internal system checking is performed to ensure the GPS receiver is providing accurate data to the GDU(s). The G3X Touch GDUs can be configured to share GPS information (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for configuration information). For example, a GDU can be configured to share its GPS position, velocity, and time data with another GDU.
Page 37: New Location
45° above the horizon, and the center point shows the position directly overhead. Each satellite is represented by a square containing the Pseudo-Random Noise (PRN) number (i.e., satellite identification number). 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 38: Position
Map Datum and Location Formats) is not set to a Lat/Lon format, a new menu option ‘Show/Hide Lat/Lon’ will appear on the Info Page. Selecting ‘Show Lat/Lon’ allows simultaneous display of the current position in both the selected location format as well as Lat/Lon format. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 39: System Settings
1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup. Touch the desired option on the Setup Page. Restoring system setting defaults: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup. Press the MENU Key. Touch Restore All Settings. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 40: Transponder
Changing the information shown in the data bar fields: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Data Bar > Change..Touch one of the data bar fields. Touch a new data field from the list. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 41: Display
‘Photo Cell’. With ‘Manual’ selected, the pilot can manually adjust the desired backlight intensity. After each power cycle the Backlight Intensity is set to the default, which is configurable. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. Adjusting backlight intensity: 1) Press the MENU Key twice.
Page 42 • 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 Touch Installation Manual. Changing the EIS display location: 1) Press the MENU Key twice.
Page 43: Sound
NOTE: Refer to the Flight Instruments section for more information regarding the Minimums Alert Tone. 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Sound. Touch On or Off in the ‘Minimums Alert’ Field. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 44: Units
Touch On or Off in the ‘Auto UTC Offset’ Field. Changing the time format: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Time. Touch the ‘Time Format’ Field. Touch 12 Hour, 24 Hour, or UTC. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 45: Position
1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Alarms. Touch On or Off in the ‘Arrival’ Field. If necessary, touch the arrival distance value. Enter the desired distance using the keypad and touch OK. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 46: Airport Criteria
Water Only: Shows only water landing facilities. • Minimum Runway Length: Allows the pilot to enter a specific length for the shortest runway allowed. • Include Private Airports: Allows the pilot include Private Airports in the search criteria. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 47 Touch Private Airports. Touch Heliports. Restoring airport criteria defaults: 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Touch Set Airport Criteria. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) Touch Restore Default. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
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Page 49: Section 2 Flight Instruments
Primary Flight Display (PFD) that features a horizon, airspeed, attitude, altitude, vertical speed, heading, and course deviation information. PFD (Full Screen) The following flight instruments and supplemental flight data are displayed on the PFD. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 50 Flight Instruments Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 51: Airspeed Indicator
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Flight Director AIRSPEED INDICATOR NOTE: The G3X Touch Vspeed Reference values and Flaps Tick Mark values depend upon the aircraft’s specific system configuration and may vary from the examples discussed in this section. The Airspeed Indicator displays airspeed on a rolling number gauge using a moving tape.
Page 52 . Using TAS instead of IAS causes V to be reduced at high altitudes. If configured, the G3X Touch can calculate and display this reduction in V A solid red band is used between the TAS adjusted V and the actual indicated value for V Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 53: Attitude Indicator
, as well as several custom Vspeeds can be configured from the Aircraft Configuration Page, refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. 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.
Page 54: Altimeter
A bug corresponding to this altitude is shown on the tape; if the Selected Altitude exceeds the range shown on the tape, the bug appears at the corresponding edge of the tape. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 55: Setting The Selected Altitude
2) Enter the desired altitude using the keypad and touch OK. Syncing to the current altitude: 1) Touch the Selected Altitude. 2) Touch Set to Current and touch OK. Selected Altitude Selected Altitude Bug Barometric Setting Altimeter 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 56: Barometric Pressure
DH, the bug and text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums Minimums”, is heard. Light Blue Within Range Yellow When Altitude Reached Barometric Minimum Barometric Minimum Barometric Barometric Minimum Box Minimum Box Barometric Minimum Visual Annunciations Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 57 • After reaching the Selected Altitude, if the pilot flies outside the deviation band (±200 Feet of the Selected Altitude), the Selected Altitude changes to yellow text on a black background, flashes for 5 seconds, and an aural tone is generated. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 58: Vertical Speed Indicator (Vsi)
500, 1000 and 2000 fpm with minor tick marks every 100 feet up to 1000 fpm. The current vertical speed is displayed using a white arrow along the tape. Current Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Indicator Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 59: Vertical Deviation Indicator And Vnav Indicator
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. Vertical Deviation Source Vertical Deviation Indicator Vertical Deviation Indicator (Glideslope-ILS Source) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 60 GPS approach. The glidepath is analogous to the glideslope for GPS approaches supporting WAAS vertical guidance (LNAV+V, L/VNAV, LPV). The Glidepath Indicator appears on the G3X Touch as a magenta diamond. If the approach type downgrades past the final approach fix (FAF), “NO GP” is annunciated.
Page 61: Vnav Indicator
Scale shows the VNAV profile, and a magenta chevron (Required Vertical Speed Indicator (RVSI)) on the Vertical Speed Indicator indicates the required vertical speed to reach the target altitude. Refer to section 2.3 for more information. VNAV Indicator VNAV Indicator 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 62: Horizontal Situation Indicator (Hsi)
2) Enter the desired heading using the keypad and touch OK. Syncing to the current heading: 1) Touch the selected heading on the PFD. 2) Touch Set To Current and touch OK. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 63 Course Deviation & To/From Rotating Compass Rose Indicator Selected Heading Bug Selected Heading Aircraft Symbol Current Heading To/From Indicator Turn Rate Indicator Lateral Deviation Scales Navigation Source Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 64: Bearing Pointers And Information Windows
HSI ANNUNCIATIONS NOTE: Some or all HSI annunciations may appear in the four quadrants of the G3X Touch HSI depending on the external navigator(s) configured (i.e., SL30 Nav/Comm Transceiver and/or the GTN or GNS Series Units). ‘1’ or ‘2’ will appear...
Page 65 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 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 66 Scale The CDI is capable of displaying two sources of navigation: GPS or NAV (VOR, localizer) depending on the external navigator(s) configured (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information). Color indicates the current navigation source: magenta (for GPS) or green (for VOR and LOC). The full-scale limits for the CDI are defined by a GPS-derived distance when coupled to GPS.
Page 67 G loads. When in the auto display mode, the G-meter will automatically be displayed when an unusual attitude is sensed (i.e., greater than +/- 65° roll or +30°/-20° pitch). Refer to the G3X Touch installation manual for more information on configuring the G-meter.
Page 68 While in ‘Auto Trk/Hdg’ the HSI will remain heading-based when the aircraft is on the ground or when the autopilot is in HDG mode. Refer to the G3X Touch installation manual for more information on configuring the HSI Orientation.
Page 69 Touch FPL Source > Internal on the Active Flight Plan Page, to temporarily allow flight planning through the G3X Touch using the internal GPS flight plan when an external GPS Navigator is configured. Touch FPL Source > External GPS to return to the external GPS navigator’s flight plan.
Page 70 • CDI scale = 5.0 nm - if the previous two conditions do not exist. lewing The G3X Touch 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 Touch.
Page 71: Trim And Flap Position Indicators (Optional)
TRIM AND FLAP POSITION INDICATORS (OPTIONAL) 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 Touch Installation Manual for more information. Elevator Trim Indicator...
Page 72: Obs Mode
When OBS Mode is disabled, the GPS flight plan returns to normal operation with automatic sequencing of waypoints, following the course set in OBS Mode. The flight path on the moving map retains the modified course line. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 73 4) Touch Sync Course or enter the desired course to/from the waypoint using the keypad and touch OK. 5) To cancel OBS Mode and return to automatic waypoint sequencing, press the MENU Key. 6) Touch Release Hold. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 74: Supplemental Flight Data
Showing/hiding wind data: 1) From the full-screen PFD, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch More Options. 3) Touch in the Wind Vector field to display the Air Temperature options. 4) Touch Speed/Dir or Head/X-wind. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 75: Angle Of Attack (Aoa)
Wind Data ANGLE OF ATTACK (AOA) G3X Touch installations that include a GAP 26 and a GSU 25, Angle of Attack information can be displayed on the PFD. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for the Angle of Attack Calibration procedure. During Angle of Attack Calibration Stall Warning AOA, Caution Alert AOA, Minimum Visible AOA, and Approach Target AOA are defined.
Page 76 GSU 25 Static Air Data Sensor Unit Pressure GAP 26 Air Data Probe Pressure Pitot Pressure (Display Unit) Pneumatic CAN Bus Angle of Attack (AOA) System Angle of Attack Angle of Attack (AOA) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 77: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)
The descent angle locks to prevent changes in speed from altering the profile. 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 78 At 200 ft above the target altitude, the “Approaching Target Altitude” message appears, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the PFD. Distance to Profile Target Altitude Distance to Target Airport Visual Representation of VNAV Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 79: Using The Vnav Feature
7) Enter the desired altitude using the keypad and touch OK. 8) Touch Above WPT or MSL. 9) Touch the By value. 10) Enter the desired miles using the keypad and touch OK. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 80 Canceling the VNAV profile: 1) While navigating a flight plan or Direct-to with a valid VNAV profile, press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch VNAV. 3) Press the MENU Key. 4) Touch Cancel VNAV Profile. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 81: Section 3 Engine Indication System
SECTION 3 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM 3.1 EIS DISPLAY & ENG PAGE NOTE: The display of the G3X Touch Engine Indication System depends upon the current configuration and may vary from the examples discussed in this section. The G3X Touch EIS displays critical engine, electrical, and other system parameters.
Page 82 Aileron trim indicator Rudder Rudder trim indicator Elevator Elevator trim indicator Flaps Flaps position indicator Total Hours Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual. Fuel Calculator Calculates fuel endurance, range, and economy Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 83 Main Tab on the Eng Page Aux Tab on the Eng Page 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 84 If sensory data to an instrument becomes invalid or unavailable, a red “X” is displayed across the instrument. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 85: Lean Assist Mode (Optional)
A Lean Button is displayed on the Fuel Tab of the Eng Page when Lean Assist Mode is enabled and at least one Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) or Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) input is configured (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information).
Page 86 The peak temperature is depicted by a hollow blue pointer, and the temperature deviation from peak (DEGT or DTIT) is displayed in place of the normal temperature number in light blue text. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 87 Cylinder with the Temperature Closest to Its Peak Value Difference Between Present and Peak Temperature Cylinder Peak Temperature Lean Assist (EIS) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 88: Fuel Calculator (Optional)
3.3 FUEL CALCULATOR (OPTIONAL) WARNING: The G3X Touch Fuel Calculator and/or Fuel Range Rings are NOT intended to be relied upon as the primary fuel indicator(s), and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of proper flight planning. G3X Touch fuel calculations do not use the aircraft fuel quantity indicators and are calculated from the last time the fuel was reset.
Page 89: Cas Messages (Optional)
3.4 CAS MESSAGES (OPTIONAL) The Crew Alerting System (CAS) messages displayed depend upon the current configuration, and will vary from the examples listed below. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information on configuring CAS messages (if applicable).
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Page 91: Section 4 Cns Interface
CNS Interface SECTION 4 CNS INTERFACE 4.1 AUTO-TUNING FREQUENCIES (OPTIONAL) NOTE: Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information on the G3X Touch optional communication interfaces. Frequencies can be automatically tuned from the following: • Map Page • Nearest Airport Weather Page • Weather Page...
Page 92 2) Touch the page navigation bar. 3) Touch Airspace. 4) Touch the desired airspace. 5) Touch Frequencies. 6) Touch the desired frequency to tune. 7) OPTIONAL: Touch the desired COM radio if configured with more than one. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 93: Com Radio (Optional)
An active COM frequency displayed in green indicates that the COM transceiver is selected. Active Standby Field Field COM Radio on PFD 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 94 Waypoint. 3) Touch STBY to transfer the frequency to the Active Field. Adjusting COM Volume: 1) Touch the STBY frequency field. 2) Touch Volume. 3) Touch the slider to adjust the percentage. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 95: Automatic Squelch
When Automatic Squelch is disabled, a green SQ appears next to the COM frequency. 4.3 REMOTE TRANSPONDER INTERFACE (OPTIONAL) The G3X Touch is capable of interfacing with several remote transponders providing Mode S interrogation and reply capabilities. Selective addressing or Mode Select (Mode S) capability includes the following features: •...
Page 96 Transponder Reply Touch to Code Status Ident Mode Transponder Data Box on PFD Transponder tuning for panel mount transponders like GTX 327 (Mode C) and GTX330ES is also supported. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 97: Transponder Code And Mode Selection
Transponder Data Box. In Ground Mode, the transponder does not allow Mode A and Mode C replies, but it does permit acquisition squitter and replies to discretely addressed Mode S interrogations. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 98 The VFR code can be entered either manually or by touching VFR on the Transponder Page. The pre-programmed VFR code is automatically displayed in the code field of the Transponder Data Box. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 99: Ads-B Out
NOTE: The Flight ID must be configured to ‘Set By Pilot’ in Configuration Mode for the Flight ID option to appear on the Transponder Page. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. Entering a Flight ID: 1) Touch the transponder data box on the PFD.
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Page 101: 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 Compass Arc 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 102: Using Map Displays
4) Touch 5) Touch On or Off. 5.2 USING MAP DISPLAYS WARNING: The G3X Touch map displays are to be used for situational aware- ness only. Map displays are used extensively in the G3X Touch to provide situational awareness in flight. Most G3X Touch maps can display the following information: •...
Page 103: Map Page Setup
1) With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Under the ‘General’ Tab, touch and drag to scroll to the Orientation field. 4) Touch 5) Touch North Up, Track Up, or DTK Up. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 104: Gps Navigation
Runway Extension line Runway Number Runway Extensions and Numbers (Map Page) Setting up and customizing airports and NAVAIDs for the map page: Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 105: Map Range
When the selected range exceeds the resolution of the map data, ‘overzoom’ appears below the map range scale. Scale Bar Rep- resenting a Map Scale of 3 nm Per Scale Width. Map Range/Overzoom 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 106: Map Panning
GPS Navigation AUTO ZOOM Auto Zoom allows the G3X Touch to change the map display range to the smallest range clearly showing the active waypoint. Auto Zoom can be overridden by adjusting the range and remains that way until the active waypoint changes, a terrain or traffic alert occurs, or the aircraft takes off.
Page 107: Fuel Range Ring
3) Touch the Map Feature button to display additional information. FUEL RANGE RING WARNING: The G3X Touch Fuel Calculator and/or Fuel Range Rings are NOT intended to be relied upon as the primary fuel indicator(s), and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of proper flight planning. G3X Touch fuel calculations do not use the aircraft fuel quantity indicators and are calculated from the last time the fuel was reset.
Page 108: Measuring Bearing And Distance
‘Measure Distance’ option from Map Page menu. The distance tool displays a dashed Measurement Line and a Map Pointer to aid in graphically identifying points to measure. Lat/Long, bearing, distance, and elevation data is provided. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 109: Topography
Topographic data can be displayed or removed as described in the following procedures. Displaying/removing topographic data: 1) From the Map Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Topo Shading. Topographic Shading (Map Page) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 110: Map Page Traffic
3) Touch and drag the tabs left or right to find the desired tab. 4) Touch the ‘General’ Tab. 5) Touch the in the Detail Level field. 6) Touch Least, Less, Normal, More, or Most. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 111: Airways
5.3 AIRWAYS WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga- tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
Page 112: Displaying/Removing Airways
2) If multiple map features are present, touch to cycle through the list. 3) With the airway selected, touch the Map Feature button to display additional information. Low Altitude Airway Review Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 113: Waypoints
The Waypoint Page allows the pilot to review airport information, runway information, frequencies, instrument procedures, airport directory information, and weather information. The pilot can manually enter the identifier or the G3X Touch will choose the most appropriate identifier based on the current position and phase of flight.
Page 114 2) Touch the waypoint identifier at the top of the page. 3) Enter the waypoint identifier using the keypad and touch OK. Touch Find > Search Name > Search by Facility Name. Enter the facility name using the keypad and touch OK. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 115 * May include Additional Information Frequency Abbreviations 1) With the Waypoint (WPT) Page displayed, touch the Freq Tab. 2) Touch a frequency denoted with an * to view additional information. 3) Touch Tune. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 116: Nearest Information
GPS Navigation NEAREST INFORMATION The G3X Touch provides a NRST Key which gives the pilot quick access to nearest airport, weather, VOR, NDB, intersection, user waypoint, city, ARTCC, FSS, and airspace information. If none are available, “None Within 200 NM” is displayed.
Page 117: Weather Information
3) Enter the intersection using the keypad and touch OK. 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Touch the Page Navigation Bar. 3) Touch Intersections. 4) Touch the desired intersection from the list. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 118: 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. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 119: User Waypoints
3) Touch VORs. 4) Touch the desired VOR from the list. USER WAYPOINTS The G3X Touch can create and store up to 3,000 user-defined waypoints. Once a waypoint has been created, it can be renamed, deleted, or moved. Creating user waypoints: 1) Touch anywhere on the map.
Page 120: Deleting User Waypoints
7) Make the necessary changes and touch OK. Deleting user waypoints: 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Touch User WPTs. 3) Touch the desired user waypoint. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) Touch Delete Waypoint. 6) Touch Yes. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 121: Automatic Waypoint Selection
The Nearest Airspace Page displays the class of airspace, controlling agency, vertical boundaries, and status. Selecting and viewing nearest airspaces: 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Touch the Page Navigation Bar. 3) Touch Airspace. 4) Touch the desired airspace. Nearest Airspace Page Map 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 122: Airspace Alert Messages
NOTE: The G3X Touch Direct-to Key is disabled while using an external GPS navigator. Touch FPL Source > Internal on the Direct-to Page to make changes to the active flight plan from the G3X Touch. Touch FPL Source > External GPS to return to the external GPS navigator’s flight plan.
Page 123 Once a direct-to is activated, the G3X Touch establishes a point-to-point course line from the present position to the selected direct-to destination. Course guidance is provided until the direct-to is replaced with a new direct-to or flight plan, or cancelled.
Page 124 4) Touch Activate. Cancelling or resuming a direct-to: 1) Press the Direct-to Key. 2) If an external navigator is configured, touch FLP Source > Internal. 3) Touch Stop Navigation or Resume Flight. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 125: Section 6 Flight Planning
The active flight plan is erased when the destination is reached and the system is turned off. When storing flight plans with an approach, the G3X Touch uses the waypoint information from the current database to define the waypoints. If the database is changed or updated, the G3X Touch automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified.
Page 126: Flight Plan Data Fields
Touch FLP Source > Internal on the Active Flight Plan Page or the Direct-to Page, to temporarily allow flight planning through the G3X Touch using the internal GPS flight plan when an external GPS Navigator is configured. Press the FLP Source >...
Page 127: Flight Plan Creation Using The G3X Touch
The active flight plan is listed on the Active Flight Plan Page. It is the flight plan to which the G3X Touch is currently providing guidance, and is shown on the navigation maps. Stored flight plans are listed on the Flight Plan List Page, and are available for activation (becomes the active flight plan).
Page 128: Flight Planning
Touch Find > Flight Plan Tab. Touch Find > User Tab. 6) Touch OK. 7) Repeat steps 4-6 for each additional waypoint. Creating a stored flight plan using the G3X Touch: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch FPL List. 3) Press MENU.
Page 129: Flight Plan Storage Using The G3X Touch
6.3 FLIGHT PLAN STORAGE USING THE G3X TOUCH The G3X Touch can store up to 50 flight plans. The active flight plan is erased when another flight plan is activated. Details about each stored flight plan can be viewed on the Flight Plan List Page Viewing information about a stored flight plan: 1) Press the MENU Key twice.
Page 130: Flight Plan Activation Using The G3X Touch
1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FLP Source > Internal if an external navigator is configured. 2) Touch the waypoint leg to be activated. 3) Press the Direct-to Key. 4) If an external navigator is configured, touch FLP Source > Internal. 5) Touch Activate. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 131: Flight Plan Editing
Touch Find > Search City > Search by City. Enter the city name using the keypad. Touch Find > Recent Tab. Touch Find > Nearest Airports Tab. Touch Find > Flight Plan Tab. Touch Find > User Tab. 5) Touch OK. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 132: Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, And/Or Name
1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FLP Source > Internal if an external navigator is configured. 2) Touch Plan Fuel. 3) Enter the desired value using the keypad and touch OK. Plan Fuel Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 133: Copying Flight Plans
6) Enter the desired name using the keypad and touch OK. COPYING FLIGHT PLANS The G3X Touch allows copying a flight plan into a new flight plan memory slot, allowing editing, etc., without affecting the original flight plan. This can be used to duplicate an existing stored flight plan for use in creating a modified version of the original stored flight plan.
Page 134: Deleting Flight Plans
Flight Planning DELETING FLIGHT PLANS Individual or all stored flight plans can be deleted from the G3X Touch memory. Deleting a stored flight plan: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch FPL List. 3) Touch the desired saved flight plan to delete.
Page 135: Inverting A Flight Plan
4) Press the Menu Key. 5) Touch Invert Flight Plan. IMPORTING/EXPORTING FLIGHT PLANS Importing flight plans: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch FPL List. 3) Press the Menu Key. 4) Touch Import Flight Plan. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 136: Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)
NAVIGATOR CONFIGURED) WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga- tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
Page 137: Selecting An Approach
5) Touch the desired approach. 6) Touch Load Approach. Viewing a chart for the selected approach: 1) Press the MENU Key Twice. 2) Touch Wpt. 3) Touch TERPs. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 138 Removing an approach from the Active Flight Plan: 1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FLP Source > Internal if an external navigator is configured. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Touch Remove Approach. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 139: Activating Vectors-To-Final
Air Traffic Control (ATC). The G3X Touch creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]). On the Active Flight Plan Page, a Vector to Final symbol appears beside the first approach waypoint.
Page 140 3) Touch Activate Vectors-to-Final. Cancelling Vectors-to-Final: 1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FLP Source > Internal if an external navigator is configured. 2) With Vectors-to-Final activated, press the MENU Key. 3) Touch Cancel Vectors-to-Final. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 141: Section 7 Hazard Avoidance
1) From the Weather Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Data Source. 3) Touch Auto, SiriusXM, or GDL FIS-B. DATA LINK WEATHER (OPTIONAL) NOTE: See the G3X Touch Installation Manual for Data Link Weather activa- tion instructions. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 142: Hazard Avoidance
Data Link Weather Products can be displayed on the Map Page and individually on the Weather (Wx) Page. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 143 It is designed to receive, process, and output traffic (ADS-B air-to-air, and TIS-B traffic information), and weather (Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B)) information to the G3X Touch system through an RS-232 serial connection. As a UAT receiver, the GDL 39/39R can receive and, when connected to the G3X Touch, display Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather products as well as traffic.
Page 144 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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 145 SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a Radio ID. SiriusXM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that allows the G3X Touch to display weather data and/or entertainment programming. SXM Weather Information • Radio ID—Eight-digit ID number used for activation.
Page 146 Restoring default weather data for the Map Page: 1) From the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Touch the Weather Tab. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) Touch Restore Category Defaults. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 147 NEXRAD Radar (CONUS high resolution) NEXRAD Radar (CONUS low resolution) NEXRAD Radar (Regional high resolution) NEXRAD Radar (Canada) Satellite Mosaic Surface Precipitation Surface Analysis Sea Surface Temperatures Echo Tops Surface Pressure Lightning Storm Cells 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 148 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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 149: 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 150 When Combined radar data is viewed, Regional Radar data is displayed on top of CONUS data and the time shown in the lower left corner is associated with Regional Radar data only. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 151 Echo Tops at or above the altitude you select are displayed, in 5,000 foot increments up to 70,000 ft. Echo Tops can be helpful in determining the severity of thunderstorms. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 152 A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. Winds Aloft Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 153 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). Surface Pressure Data 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 154 The tip of the arrow indicates where the storm should be in 15 minutes. Critical information about the storm cell (tops and intensity) can be viewed by touching the storm cell. Storm Cell Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 155 IFR (ceiling 500 to below 1000 feet AGL and/or visibility 1 mile to less than 3 miles) Low IFR (ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile) METAR text does not contain adequate information to determine flight conditions 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 156 A SIGMET is widespread and must affect or be forecast to affect an area of at least 3,000 square miles. SIGMETs are displayed as a yellow-dashed line. AIRMET Selected Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 157 PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). Urgent (UUA) PIREP Routine (UA) PIREP Selected PIREP Data 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 158 Turbulence data identifies the potential for erratic movement of high-altitude air mass associated winds. Turbulence is classified as light, moderate, severe, or extreme. Turbulence data is intended to supplement AIRMETs and SIGMETs. Severe Turbulence Selected Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 159 Forecasts are available for intervals of 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours. Forecast Data Sunny Thunderstorms Windy Very Hot Partly Cloudy Rain Haze Mostly Cloudy Freezing Rain Foggy Cloudy Snow Very Cold Forecast Legend 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 160: Terrain
Note that all obstructions may not be available in the terrain and obstacle database. No terrain and obstacle information is shown without a valid 3-D GPS position. The G3X Touch GPS receiver provides the horizontal position and altitude of the aircraft. Aircraft GPS altitude is derived from satellite position. GPS altitude is then converted to a mean sea level (MSL)-based altitude (GPS-MSL altitude) and is used to determine terrain and obstacle proximity.
Page 161: Synthetic Vision
Enabling/Disabling Terrain Shading on the Map Page: From the Map Page, press MENU, then touch TERRAIN. TERRAIN VIEWS Two views are displayed on the Terrain (Ter) Page: the Map View, and the Profile View. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 162: Obstacle Information
Each obstacle is labeled with the altitude of the top of the obstacle, or Mean Sea Level (MSL). Each obstacle also lists, in parentheses, the actual height of the obstacle, or Above Ground Level (AGL). Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 163: Terrain Settings
Use the terrain settings to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your flight path. • Caution Elevation—The G3X Touch will provide an alert if the terrain or obstacle is within the default Caution Elevation or user-defined Caution Elevation.
Page 164: Terrain Alerts
Terrain and obstacle annunciations appear on the PFD in the upper left corner of the Attitude Indicator. Arrows are depicted on the terrain and obstacle annunciations if terrain is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 165 “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 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 166 Hazard Avoidance PFD Terrain Alert Pop-up Alert MFD Terrain Alerts Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 167: Traffic Systems
The G3X Touch 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 39/39R When the G3X Touch system is configured...
Page 168: 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 Touch 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 169: Traffic Symbology
Traffic Symbols TRAFFIC ANNUNCIATIONS The G3X Touch displays traffic symbolically on the Map Page, and the Traffic Warning Window (Inset Map) in the lower left corner of the MFD. When a traffic advisory (TA) is detected, the following automatically occur: • The Traffic Warning Window (Inset Map) is enabled and displays traffic.
Page 170 A traffic voice alert is generated whenever the number of Traffic Advisories on the G3X Touch screen increases from one scan to the next. Limiting Traffic Advisories only reduces the “nuisance” alerting due to proximate aircraft. For example, when the first Traffic Advisories appear on the TIS-A display, the user is alerted audibly.
Page 171 Traffic Warning Window 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 172: Displaying Traffic Information
Hazard Avoidance raFFiC round raCk Traffic ground track is indicated on the G3X Touch screen by a “target track vector,” a short line shown in 45-degree increments, extending in the direction of target movement. iSPlaying raFFiC Traffic is displayed by default on the Map Page and the Traffic Warning Window.
Page 173: Garmin Gts 800 Traffic (Optional)
No avoidance maneuvers should be based solely upon TAS traffic information. It is the responsibility of the pilot in command to see and maneuver to avoid traffic. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 174: Theory Of Operation
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 175 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 176 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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 177 600 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 178 1) From the Traffic Page, touch + or - to set the range to 2/6 nm to allow the full test pattern to be displayed during test. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Touch Self-test. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 179: 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 180: Traffic Page
Map range is adjustable by touching + and -, as indicated by the map range rings. The traffic mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the upper left corner of the page. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 181 Hazard Avoidance Traffic Non-Threat Advisory, Traffic, 700’ above, 500’ above, Climbing Descending Traffic Display Range Rings Traffic Page (GTS 800) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 182: Data Link Traffic (Gdl 39/39R) (Optional)
ES) receivers. It is designed to receive, process, and output traffic (ADS-B air-to-air, and TIS-B traffic information), and weather (Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B)) information to the G3X Touch system through an RS-232 serial connection. ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) is a surveillance technology deployed across the United States as the cornerstone of the FAA’s Next Generation Air...
Page 183 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 184 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 185: 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 186: 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 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 187 See the Additional Features Section for more information about Synthetic Vision. ADS-B Symbol on the PFD Description (Synthetic Vision Only) Proximity Advisory (PA) Traffic Advisory (TA) Non-threat traffic PFD ADS-B Symbology (Synthetic Vision Only) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 188 TRAFFIC ALERTS (ADS-B TIS-B) A traffic voice alert is generated whenever the number of Traffic Advisories on the G3X Touch display increases. Limiting Traffic Advisories only reduces the “nuisance” alerting due to proximate aircraft. For example, when the first Traffic Advisories appear on the display, the user is alerted audibly.
Page 189 10) Touch Off, Auto, or a range. Enabling/disabling traffic on the Synthetic Vision display: 1) Touch the HSI or Attitude Indicator on the PFD. 2) Touch More Options. 3) Touch Traffic to toggle traffic on and off. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 190 ‘Normal’ Displaying/Removing the Traffic Page: 1) From the Traffic Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch the Traffic Page 3) Touch Show or Hide. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 191 • Unrest: (unrestricted): All traffic is displayed from 9900 feet above and 9900 feet below the aircraft. Traffic Display Range Rings Altitude/ Operating Mode Directional Traffic, 300 feet above Traffic System Status Receiving Air-to-Air and no TIS-B Traffic Traffic Page (GDL 39/39R) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 192 The TargetTrend look-ahead time interval is automatically adjusted from 30 seconds to five minutes and corresponds to the traffic display range setting. The greater the range setting, the longer the time interval and vise versa. Refer to the table below for more details. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 193 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: 1) From the Traffic Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch the TargetTrend. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 194 Hazard Avoidance Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 195: Section 8 Additional Features
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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 196: Synthetic Vision (Svx)
Synthetic Vision is a visual enhancement to the G3X Touch. Synthetic Vision depicts a forward-looking attitude display of the topography immediately in front of the aircraft.
Page 197: Additional Features
• Flight Path Marker • Terrain Alerting • Traffic Display • Obstacle Alerting • Airport Signs • Zero-Pitch Line Selected Altitude Zero Pitch Line (ZPL) Pathways Airport Flight Runway Path Marker Synthetic Vision 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 198: Synthetic Vision Operation
A localizer course is represented by green boxes that correspond to a green CDI. An inactive leg of an active flight plan is represented by white boxes corresponding to a white line drawn on the Navigation Map indicated an inactive leg. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 199 Climb profiles cannot be displayed due to the variables associated with aircraft performance. Flight plan legs requiring a climb are indicated by pathways displayed at a level above the aircraft at the altitude selected. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 200 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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 201 Descending final approach segment displayed by pathway Pathways - Enroute, Descent, and Approach iSSed PProaCh Pathways are displayed at the selected altitude upon activating the missed approach on the external GPS navigator. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 202: Flight Path Marker
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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 203 1) Touch the Attitude Indicator or HSI to display the PFD Options. 2) Touch More Options. 3) Touch and drag to scroll down. 4) Touch Traffic to toggle synthetic vision traffic on and off. Traffic Synthetic Vision Traffic 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 204: Airport Signs
15 nm from and airport and disappear at approximately 4.5 nm. Airport signs are shown without the identifier until the aircraft is approximately eight nautical miles from the airport. Airport Sign with Identifier (Between 4.5 nm 8 nm) Airport Signs Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 205 As the aircraft gets closer to the runway, more detail such as runway numbers and centerlines are displayed. Other Runway on Airport Runway Selected for Approach Airport Runways 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 206 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. Terrain Annunciation Terrain Warning PFD Terrain Alert Potential Impact Points Pop-up Alert MFD Terrain Alerts Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 207 (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 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 208 1) From the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Touch and drag the tabs to scroll. 4) Touch the Miscellaneous Tab. 5) Touch the Field of View 6) Touch On or Off. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 209: Safetaxi
2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Touch and drag the tabs to scroll. 4) Touch the Airport Tab. 4) Touch and drag to scroll down 5) Touch the SafeTaxi 6) Touch On or Off. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 210: Safetaxi Cycle Number And Revision
8.3 CHARTVIEW WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga- tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
Page 211 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 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 212: Aircraft Symbol
CHART RANGE Changing the chart range: From the Waypoint Page with the TERPs Tab selected, touch - or + to change the range. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 213: Jeppesen Database-Published Notams
® WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga- tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
Page 214 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 Off-Scale Areas Area Off-Scale Areas Off-Scale Area Sample Chart Indicating Off-Scale Areas Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 215 “CHART NOT AVAILABLE” appears on the screen. The “CHART NOT AVAILABLE” banner does not refer to the FliteCharts subscription, but rather the availability of a particular airport chart selection or procedure for a selected airport. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 216: Aircraft Symbol
The Power-up Page indicates any of four different possible criteria for chart availability. These indications are whether the databases are not configured, not available, current or out of date. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 217: Airport Directory Data
(WPT) Page. If another airport directory database is in use, such as AC-U-KWIK, the DIRECTORY Tab is displayed on the Waypoint (WPT) Page. Viewing Airport Directory information: From the Waypoint (WPT) Page, touch the AOPA or DIRECTORY Tab. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 218 Additional Features Airport Identifier Service Icon Airport Directory Information Icon Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car Airport Directory Service Icons Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 219: S Irius Xm Radio Entertainment (Optional)
8.6 S XM RADIO ENTERTAINMENT (OPTIONAL) irius NOTE: See the G3X Touch Installation Manual for SiriusXM activation instruc- tions. NOTE: SiriusXM Radio is only available with the optional GDU 465. NOTE: Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for information about Weather products.
Page 220: Selecting A Category
From the SXM Page, touch to cycle through the categories until you see the Favorites Category. Deleting a channel from Favorites: 1) With a Favorite Channel selected, press the MENU Key. 3) Touch Remove Favorite. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 221: Vertical Power (Optional)
8.7 VERTICAL POWER (OPTIONAL) The Vertical Power electronic circuit breaker (VP-X) integrates with the G3X Touch system to provide a visual display of the aircraft’s electrical system. From the Vertical Power (VP-X) Page pilots control, view and respond to electrical faults. The Vertical Power (VP-X) Page only appears when a VP-X is connected, configured and operational.
Page 222 Selecting and controlling an electrical device from the list: 1) With the VP-X Page displayed, touch the desired device. 2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Touch the desired function from the list. Select touch Reset, to reset a faulted device. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 223: Electronic Checklists (Optional)
The G3X Touch accesses the checklist file (*.ace) from the root directory (/*.ace) of the SD card. If a checklist file is available on the SD card, the ‘Checklists’...
Page 224 Additional Features Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 225: Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)
Flight Director. The Flight Director operates independently of the autopilot servos, but in most cases the autopilot servos can not operate independent of the Flight Director. On G3X Touch installations that do not have a separate and independent Flight Director, the Flight Director is always coupled to the autopilot.
Page 226 The pitch trim servo commands the motor to reduce the average pitch servo effort. NOTE: Auto-trim may also be configured for the roll and/or yaw axis. Consult the G3X Touch installation manual for configuration and installation options. The autopilot roll axis uses roll rate to stabilize aircraft roll attitude during flight director maneuvers.
Page 227: G3X Touch Afcs Installations Options
G3X TOUCH AFCS INSTALLATIONS OPTIONS The G3X Touch offers multiple Automatic Flight Control System installation options. The following options are discussed in this section: • GDU 460/465 Primary Flight Display (PFD), plus a third party autopilot unit. This option includes a separate FD.
Page 228: Control Wheel Steering (Cws) (Optional)
(AP) is displayed; however, the lateral/vertical modes are not displayed. Autopilot (AP) status is displayed on the far left of the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box. Lateral modes are displayed in the center, and vertical modes are displayed on the right.
Page 229 AFCS Flight Director Autopilot Modes Yaw Damper Status Lateral Modes Vertical Modes Active Active Active Armed Active Autopilot Status Box Selected Altitude Autopilot Display 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 230: Afcs Operation
YD Key. • Manual Electric Trim (MET) — Manual electric trim may provide trim capability for any properly configured axis (pitch, roll, or yaw) when the autopilot is not engaged. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 231 The G3X Touch can also communicate with various third-party autopilot units. With an appropriate third-party autopilot installed and the G3X Touch Integrated Autopilot Interface is configured (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual), the G3X Touch issues pitch and roll steering commands to the autopilot unit. The autopilot unit is then responsible for moving the flight controls.
Page 232: Afcs Pre-Flight Actions
To ensure that the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) is operating properly prior to flight, perform the following Garmin recommended preflight checks. Before takeoff checklist - Garmin autopilot with GSA 28 servos, no mode controller: 1) Autopilot - ENGAGE (using AP/CWS button)
Page 233: Afcs Controls
Pressing once turns on the director in the default vertical and lateral modes. Pressing again deactivates the flight director and removes the Command Bars. If the autopilot is engaged, the key is disabled. APR Key Selects/deselects Approach Mode 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 234 Speed, Indicated Airspeed, and Altitude Hold modes Selects/deselects Indicated Airspeed Mode Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode VNAV Selects/deselects vertical navigation Selects/deselects approach mode APPR Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode Activates/deactivates the flight director only Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
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Page 236 When properly configured with a GTN, if an approach procedure is loaded, this switch also activates the missed approach when the selected navigation source is GPS or when the navigation source is VOR/LOC and a valid frequency has been tuned. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 237: Engaging The Autopilot
Navigation and Approach Modes must have a valid VLOC signal or an active GPS course to activate the autopilot. Vertical Navigation Mode must have an active flight plan and VNAV enabled to activate the autopilot. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 238 3) Retrim the aircraft as needed. Substantial trim adjustment may be needed. 4) Pull the appropriate circuit breaker(s) to electrically isolate the servo and solenoid components. 5) Release the AP DISC Switch. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 239: Flight Director Operation
Lateral Vertical FD Key Roll Hold (default) Pitch Hold (default) AP Key Roll Hold (default) Pitch Hold (default) Takeoff (on ground)Go Takeoff (on ground)Go TO/GA Button Around (in air) Around (in air) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 240: Flight Director Modes
10 seconds. If the information required to compute a flight director mode becomes invalid or unavailable, the flight director automatically reverts to the default mode for that axis. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 241: Command Bars
PFD. If the aircraft is being flown by hand, the command bars are displayed hollow. The Command Bars do not override the Aircraft Symbol. The Command Bars move together vertically to indicate pitch commands and bank left or right to indicate roll commands. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 242: Vertical Modes
Wheel, are also listed in the table. Reference Vertical Description Control Annunciation Change Mode Increment Holds the current aircraft pitch Pitch Hold attitude; may be used to climb/ (default) 0.5° descend to the Selected Altitude Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 243 Selected Altitude VS G3X Touch IAS Key Maintains the current aircraft Indicated airspeed in IAS while the aircraft (GMC Airspeed 1 kt is climbing/descending to the (IAS) Selected Altitude only) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 244 * ALTS armed automatically when PIT, VS, IAS, or GA active, and under VNAV when Selected Altitude is to be captured instead of VNV Target Altitude ** ALTV armed automatically under VNAV when VNV Target Altitude is to be captured instead of Selected Altitude Flight Director Vertical Modes Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 245: Pitch Hold Mode (Pit)
When operating in Pitch Hold Mode, the pitch reference can be adjusted by using the NOSE UP/DN Wheel (GMC 305 only) or by touching Nose Up or Nose Down on the G3X Touch. Hold the Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Button (if equipped, and the autopilot unit supports CWS), establish the desired pitch attitude, then release the CWS Button.
Page 246: Selected Altitude Capture Mode (Alts)
As Altitude Hold Mode becomes active, the white ‘ALTS’ annunciation moves to the active vertical mode field and flashes green for 10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. Automatic transition to ALTS Mode with ALT Mode armed Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 247: Altitude Hold Mode (Alt)
Touch Autopilot Status Box, is independent of the Selected Altitude, displayed above the Altimeter. Altitude Hold Mode active is indicated by a green ‘ALT’ annunciation in the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box. Altitude Hold Mode is automatically armed when in Selected Altitude Capture Mode.
Page 248: Vertical Speed Mode (Vs)
Nose Up or Nose Down to adjust the Vertical Speed Reference in increments of 100 fpm. The current Vertical Speed Reference is displayed in the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box for 10 seconds after a change is made reference bug on the Vertical Speed Indicator and as a •...
Page 249: Indicated Airspeed Mode (Ias) (Gmc 305 Only)
Airspeed Indicator) may be adjusted by using the NOSE UP/DN Wheel or by touching Nose Up or Nose Down in the AFCS Window. IAS Speed Airspeed Reference Mode Active Indicated Airspeed Mode 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 250: Vertical Navigation Mode (Vnav)
When a flight plan is active, VNAV data is valid, and the VNV Key (GMC 305) or VNAV is selected on the G3X Touch, VNAV mode is armed in preparation for descent path capture. ‘VNAV’ is annunciated in white in the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box.
Page 251: Vnav Target Altitude Capture Mode (Altv)
VNAV Target Altitude is to be intercepted before the Selected Altitude. The annunciation ‘ALTV’ indicates that the VNAV Target Altitude is to be captured. Refer to Section 2.3 (Vertical Navigation) for more information on setting up the VNAV target altitude. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 252 10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. Automatic Transition to ALTV Mode with ALT Mode Armed Automatic Transition Altitude from ALTV to ALT Mode Reference Automatic Mode Transitions During Altitude Capture Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 253: Glidepath Mode (Gp) (With External Waas Enabled Ifr Navigator Only)
• The active waypoint is at or after the final approach fix (FAF). • Vertical deviation is valid. • The CDI is at less than full-scale deviation • Automatic sequencing of waypoints has not been suspended (no ‘SUSP’ annunciation on the HSI) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 254: Glideslope Mode (Gs)
Once LOC is the navigation source, the localizer and glideslope can be captured. Upon reaching the glideslope, the flight director transitions to Glideslope Mode and begins to capture and track the glideslope. Glideslope Mode Armed Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 255: Go Around (Ga) And Takeoff (To) Modes (Gmc 305 Only)
Go Around Mode arms Selected Altitude Capture Mode automatically, and attempts to modify the aircraft attitude (i.e., with the NOSE UP/DN Wheel or Nose Up/Nose Down) result in reversion to Pitch and Roll Hold modes. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 256: Lateral Modes
Capture/Track Captures and tracks the selected NAV Key navigation source (GPS, VOR, LOC) Navigation, (GMC 305) LOC Capture/ Track Glideslope) Navigation, Captures and tracks a localizer Backcourse signal for backcourse approaches Capture/Track Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 257 Flight Director Lateral Modes The CWS Button (if equipped) does not change lateral references for HDG or NAV modes. The autopilot guides the aircraft back to the Selected Heading/Course upon release of the CWS Button. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 258: Roll Hold Mode (Rol)
(if the bank angle exceeds 6°). If the bank angle is less than 6°, the AFCS will roll the aircraft wings level. • Hold the CWS Button (if equipped), establish the desired bank angle, then release the CWS Button. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 259: Heading Select 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. Heading Mode Annunciation 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 260: Navigation Modes (Gps, Vor, Loc, Bc)
NOTE: When making a backcourse approach, set the Selected Course to the localizer front course. Pressing the NAV Key or touching NAV on the G3X Touch selects Navigation Mode. Navigation Mode acquires and tracks the selected navigation source (GPS, VOR, LOC).
Page 261 2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Load the approach (LOC, ILS, LDA, SDF, etc) into the flight plan. 3) G3X Touch: While GPS is still the selected navigation source on the external navigator, press the APR Key (GMC 305) or touch APPR to arm LOC and GS (Glideslope) Modes even with GPS Mode still active.
Page 262 Flight Plan Page menu option is now available. 2) From the Active Flight Plan Page press the MENU Key while navigating a flight plan or Direct-to. 3) Touch Set OBS and Hold. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 263 3) G3X Touch: Ensure that VOR1 or VOR2 is the selected navigation source. It should say ‘VOR1’ or ‘VOR2’ on the HSI and the needle should be green. 4) G3X Touch: From the PFD, touch the course on the PFD and touch Sync Course.
Page 264: Approaches Without Vertical Guidance
NOTE: The selected navigation receiver must have a valid VOR or LOC signal or active GPS course for the flight director to enter Approach Mode. NOTE: For the autopilot to enter a VLOC mode, the G3X Touch must have GPS reception, a valid navigation database, and the external navigation receiver must have a valid signal (VOR or LOC).
Page 265 2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure the ‘GPS’ indication is showing in the . If not, press the CDI Key. lower-left corner 3) G3X Touch: Ensure that GPS1 is the selected navigation source on the PFD. 4) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Select and activate the GPS approach using the PROC Key.
Page 266 2) G3X Touch: Ensure that LOC1 is the selected navigation source. The HSI should automatically slew the needle to the correct course. 3) G3X Touch: From the PFD, touch the autopilot and touch NAV to activate LOC Mode. Or: Press or the NAV Key on the GMC 305...
Page 267: Approaches With Lateral + Vertical Guidance
Selecting BC Mode: 1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired LOC frequency. 2) G3X Touch: Ensure that LOC1 is the selected navigation source on the. The HSI should automatically slew the needle to the correct course. 3) G3X Touch: From the PFD touch the autopilot then touch NAV.
Page 268 LOC Mode (lateral) and GS Mode (vertical) are both armed by touching APPR from the G3X Touch PFD or by pressing the APR Key on the GMC 305. LOC/ILS approach captures are inhibited if the difference between aircraft heading and localizer course exceeds 105˚.
Page 269 VLOC Flip-flop Key. (Note: The external navigator should have automatically loaded the localizer frequency into the standby VLOC slot.) 6) G3X Touch: From the PFD touch the autopilot and touch APPR to arm LOC and GS modes. Touch ALT.
Page 270 LVL Key is pressed all armed and active modes are cancelled and the autopilot and flight director revert to LVL mode for pitch and roll. While in level mode, all other modes are available by pressing the corresponding button. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 271: 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 272: 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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 273: System Status Messages
A yellow (Messages) alert will flash at the bottom of the display. Message Alert Accessing messages: 1) Touch Messages at the bottom of the screen to view messages. 2) Touch Messages again to remove the messages. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 274: System Status Messages
The specified LRU has a hardware fault and requires service. Config module error The GDU has encountered a problem writing to/ from the config module The G3X Touch system should be serviced. Config module missing The PFD1 config module is not connected.
Page 275 [GDU name] terrain database The PFD and MFD have different terrain mismatch database versions installed. Install the correct terrain database on all displays for proper terrain/obstacle alerting. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 276 The display should be serviced when possible. Not receiving external GPS Not receiving RS-232 data from the specified [number] RS-232 Aviation data external GPS navigator. Not receiving GTX TIS-A RS-232 Not receiving RS-232 data from the GTX. data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 277 Power unit. Using internal flight plan for Communication with the external GPS navigation navigation source has failed. The G3X Touch internal flight plan is being used for navigation. Aviation waypoint was deleted A waypoint that was part of a stored flight plan was deleted from the latest navigation database.
Page 278: Audio Alerts
Voice Alerts Summary AOA AURAL ALERT When a G3X Touch is configured with a GSU 25, a GAP 26 and AOA is configured. The G3X Touch will issue an aural alert when the aircraft’s pitch attitude approaches a stall. A persistent beeping will begin at the first red chevron and will become progressively faster as the AOA is increased.
Page 279: Pfd Annunciations And Alerting Functions
CAS MESSAGES (OPTIONAL) The CAS messages displayed depend upon the current configuration, and will vary from the examples listed below. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information on configuring CAS messages (if applicable). CAS Messages are grouped by criticality (warning, caution, advisory, and safe): •...
Page 280: Ahrs Alerts (Optional)
AHRS being used by the System (in this case AHRS2) and re-engage the autopilot. If ADAHRS1 is selected as the operating ADAHRS no annunciation will appear in the reversionary sensor window and the pilot can re- engage the autopilot. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 281: Afcs Alerts (Optional)
TRIM UP required elevator authority to Down-elevator Trim Required TRIM DOWN reach the desired flight condition. Status Alerts The following messages are displayed in the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box. Alert Condition Annunciation Description Autopilot Failure Autopilot inoperative Manual Autopilot...
Page 282: Vertical Power Fault Indications
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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 283: 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 284 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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 285 Flight Timer (FLT TIMER) Total time in-flight (HH:MM). Fuel Economy (ECONOMY) Current Mile Per Gallon (MPG), based upon ground speed and fuel flow. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 286 The selection now playing on SiriusXM Radio. (SXM) Time En Route (Destination) The estimated time it takes to reach the destination waypoint from the present position, based upon (ETE DEST) current ground speed. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 287 The relative humidity at the nearest weather reporting station. (WX HUMIDITY) Wx (Temperature) The temperature at the nearest weather reporting station. (WX TEMP) Wx (Wind) (WX WIND) The wind speed and direction at the nearest weather reporting station. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 288 Appendix A Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 289: Appendix B: Utilities
FLIGHT LOG The Flight Log shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The G3X Touch saves up to 50 recorded flights. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. Recording begins when the aircraft reaches 250 feet of altitude. When the aircraft’s groundspeed drops below 30 knots, the flight entry is saved and a new entry is recorded when departing the airport.
Page 290 Appendix B Flight Log List (Split-Screen) Flight Log Map (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 291: Track Log
NOTE: The Track Log option is not available from the full-screen PFD Main Menu. The G3X Touch draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page. The track log contains points along its path, including time and location for each point.
Page 292: Displaying/Removing The Track Log On The Map Page
Track Log Track Log (Map Page) The track log starts recording as soon as the G3X Touch 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’...
Page 293 Appendix B Map Page Menu Map Setup Page - Line Tab 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 294: Changing Track Log Settings
• Track Interval - ’Distance’ records track points after a specified distance has been traveled. ‘Time’ creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. • Track Color - Select a color for the track when it appears on the map. Track Log Window (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 295 5) If Selected Flight or Selected Dates are chosen, select the flight or dates using the buttons. 6) Touch the OK Button to save the track, or touch the Cancel Button to cancel the save. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 296: Heading Line
5) Touch the Show on Map Button to show the track on the map. HEADING LINE The G3X Touch draws an electronic “heading line” on the Map Page. The heading line can be set to time or distance. Heading...
Page 297 Touch the Time Button to define the length of the heading line by time. Touch the + Button or - Button to select the time. 6) Press the BACK Key to return to the Map Page. Heading Line Settings (Map Setup Page) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 298: Weight & Balance
Weight & Balance may be used during pre-flight preparations to verify the weight and balance conditions of the aircraft. By entering the weight values on this page, the G3X Touch can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG). NOTE: This information is only for flight planning purposes. Consult the aircraft’s pilot operating handbook for the official weight and balance data.
Page 299 1) From the Weight & Balance page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch the Empty Aircraft Button. 3) Touch the Yes Button to empty the aircraft, or touch the No Button to cancel the action. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 300: Proximity Waypoints
6) Touch the Use Map Button or the Use Identifier Button. 7) If using an identifier, select the desired waypoint using the Waypoint Identifier Window. Touch the Enter Key to create the proximity waypoint. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 301 1) Press the MENU Key twice to open the Main Menu. 2) Touch the Setup Button. The Setup Page is displayed. 3) Touch the Alarms Button. The Alarms Setup Page is displayed. 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 302 4) Press the MENU Key. The Proximity Waypoint Menu is displayed. 5) Touch the Delete All Button. 6) Touch the Yes Button to delete all proximity waypoints, or touch the No Button to cancel the deletion. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 303: Appendix C: Sd Card Use And Databases
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 latest revision of the G3X Touch Installation Manual for software update instructions. INSTALLING AND REMOVING SD CARDS NOTE: SD Cards are not waterproof.
Page 304: G3X Touch 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 305: Navigation Database
NAVIGATION DATABASE The G3X Touch 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...
Page 306 70 days after the expiration date and is no longer available for viewing. The ChartView database is always on the SD Card and is not copied to the GDU’s internal memory. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 307: Updating G3X Touch Databases
GDUs, each GDU will need to be updated individually using the same SD card. The G3X Touch 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.
Page 308 • Windows-compatible PC computer (Windows 2000 or XP recommended) • Verbatim 96504 SD Card Reader or equivalent • Updated database obtained from the flyGarmin website • SD Card, 8 GB recommended (Garmin recommends SanDisk or Toshiba SD cards) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 309 2) Power on the display. The Update Databases Page is displayed. A green checkbox indicates that the database installed on the G3X Touch is up to date. An empty checkbox indicates that the database on the SD card is more current and should be installed.
Page 310: Importing/Exporting/Renaming Flight Plans
4) Touch the Import Flight Plans Button. The Import Flight Plan Page is displayed. 5) Touch the flight plan to be imported. The flight plan is imported. Touch the OK Button to complete the action. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 311: Flight Data Logging
6) Use the keypad to select the name. Touch the Enter Button to complete the action. Touch the Cancel Button to exit the action without any change. FLIGHT DATA LOGGING The G3X Touch also has the ability to log flight data. Refer to the Additional Features section for more information. 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
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Page 313: Appendix D: Map Datum And Location Formats
Lines of latitude and longitude on a chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the G3X Touch can be set to match most of those commonly used.
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Page 315: Appendix E: General Tis-A Information
ATCRBS (Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System) Mode-A and Mode-C transponder equipped aircraft within a specified service volume. The TIS-A ground sensor uses real-time track reports to generate traffic notification. The G3X Touch displays TIS-A traffic information on the Map Page. Surveillance data includes all transponder-equipped aircraft within the coverage volume.
Page 316: Tis-A Limitations
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 317 • 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) 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
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Page 319: Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
APPENDIX F: ABNORMAL OPERATION LOSS OF GPS POSITION When the G3X Touch loses the GPS signal for any reason, the following will occur: • A blinking red question mark will appear over the airplane icon on the map. • Any GPS dependent data fields will not be available.
Page 320: G3X Touch System Failure Annunciations
G3X TOUCH SYSTEM FAILURE ANNUNCIATIONS When an LRU or an LRU function fails, a large red ‘X’ is typically displayed over the instrument(s) or data experiencing the failure. Upon G3X Touch power-up, certain instruments remain invalid as equipment begins to initialize. All instruments should be operational within one minute of power-up.
Page 321: Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)
Appendix F Pitch Attitude Warnings REVERSIONARY MODE (FULL-SCREEN) In the event of a display failure, the G3X Touch System automatically switches to reversionary (backup) mode. In reversionary mode, the information is presented on the remaining display in the split-screen configuration.
Page 322: Afcs Reversionary Mode
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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 323: Appendix G: Display Symbols
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 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 324: 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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 325 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 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 326: Airspace Symbols
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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 327 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 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 328 Appendix G Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 329: Appendix H: Glossary
Automatic Terminal Information Service AWOS Automated Weather Observing System The compass direction from the present position to a Bearing destination waypoint. ºC degrees Celsius Calibrated Indicated airspeed corrected for installation and instrument Airspeed errors. centimeter 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 330 Estimated Time 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 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 331 Transceiver participating aircraft. Ground Track see Track Ground speed The direction an aircraft is pointed, based upon indications Heading from a magnetic compass or a properly set directional gyro. mercury hectopascal hour 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 332 Missed Approach Point 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 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 333 SBAS Satellite-Based Augmentation System Secure Digital second(s) SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information TACAN Tactical Air Navigation System Terminal Aerodrome Forecast True Airspeed terrain Temporary Flight Restriction TOPO topographic TIS-A Traffic Information Service 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 334 VHF Omni-directional Range very high frequency omnidirectional range station and VORTAC tactical air navigation Vertical Speed Indicator Vertical Speed Required vector to final WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System waypoint weather Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 335: Appendix I: License Agreement And Warranty
WARRANTY CONTACT GARMIN Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your G3X Touch. 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 336: 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 337: 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 338 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 Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 339 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 46 Approach 118 Crew Alerting System (CAS) 67, 70, 71, Activating Vectors-to-Final 121 Chart 119 Current Icing Product (CIP) 141 Loading 119 Cylinder Head Temperature 64 Removing 120 Selecting 119 Index-1 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 340 Fuel Range Ring 89 Field of View 190 FIS-B 165 Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 28 Flight director (FD) 212 Garmin Sensor Unit (GSU) 2, 3 Modes, vertical 224–238 GBT 165 Flight Information Service-Broadcast GDL 39 125, 126, 149, 164, 166, 173...
Page 341 Lean Assist 67 METAR 137 Legends 129 Flag Color 137 License Agreement 317 Limited Warranty 317 Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) 1 Navigation Mode 242–243 Location Formats 27, 295 Navigation Source 49 Index-3 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 342 PIREP 139 Synthetic Vision (SVX) 177 Pitch Hold Mode 227 System Position 20 Annunciations 11 Settings 27 Date & Time 26 Power-up 9 Functionality 13 Proximity Waypoints 282 Initialization 9 Power-up 9 Index-4 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 343 Limitations 298 traffic warning window 170 Warranty 317 Traffic Warning Window 152, 153 Waypoints 95, 101 Transponder Creating 101 Status Box 33 User 101 True Airspeed (TAS) 33 Weather Information 99 Index-5 190-01754-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
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Index Weight & Balance 280 Wind Data 56 Winds Aloft 134 Accessing 127 XM Satellite Radio 201, 205 X Symbol 143 Index-6 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. A...
Page 346 Hounsdown Business Park 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 190-01754-00 Rev. A © 2014 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

Garmin G3X Touch Pilot's Manual

Section 1 System Overview

Line Replaceable Units

Display Overview

Secure Digital (SD) Cards

System Power-Up

System Operation

Accessing System Functionality

Accessing Additional Information

System Settings

Section 2 Flight Instruments

Flight Instruments

Table of Contents

Vertical Navigation (VNAV)

Section 3 Engine Indication System

EIS Display & ENG Page

Lean Assist Mode (Optional)

Fuel Calculator (Optional)

CAS Messages (Optional)

Section 4 CNS Interface

Auto-Tuning Frequencies (Optional)

COM Radio (Optional)

Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)

Section 5 GPS Navigation

Introduction

Using Map Displays

Airways

Waypoints

5.5 Airspace

Direct-To Navigation Using the G3X Touch

Section 6 Flight Planning

Introduction

Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch

Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch

Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch

Flight Plan Editing

Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)

Section 7 Hazard Avoidance

Weather Information

Terrain

Traffic Systems

Section 8 Additional Features

Synthetic Vision (SVX)

Safetaxi

Table of Contents

Flitecharts

Airport Directory Data

S Irius XM Radio Entertainment (Optional)

Vertical Power (Optional)

Electronic Checklists (Optional)

Flight Data Logging

Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)

AFCS Operation

Vertical Modes

Lateral Modes

10.1 Miscellaneous Message Advisories

Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts

Miscellaneous Message Advisories

Audio Alerts

PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions

Section 11 Appendices

Appendix A: Data Field Options

Appendix B: Utilities

Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases

Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats

Appendix E: General TIS-A Information

Appendix F: Abnormal Operation

Appendix G: Display Symbols

Table of Contents

Appendix H: Glossary

Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty

Index

Quick Links

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