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 WARNING: Because of variation in the earth’s magnetic field, operating the G3X Touch within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications. North of 72° North latitude at all longitudes; South of 70°...
Page 8 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 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 FSS for interpretation of TFR data. NOTE: The Garmin G3X Touch system includes products like the GDU 46X and the GSU 73 that are not TSO-certified products and have not received FAA approval or endorsement. Consequently the G3X Touch system is not suitable for installation in type-certificated aircraft.
Page 11 December, 2014 Fixed tabs. March, 2015 Added Electronic Stability Protection, Connext updates, Bluetooth Limitations, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Pulse Oximeter, Glide Range Ring, Best Airport Bearing Pointer. May, 2015 Added Flight Director Configuration. RR-1 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
1.4 System Power-up ......................14 1.5 System Operation ......................16 Split Mode ......................... 16 PFD Display Configuration ....................17 G3X Touch System Annunciations ..................17 AHRS Operation ......................... 18 1.6 Accessing System Functionality ................... 19 Menus ..........................19 Data Entry .......................... 19 Pages ..........................
Page 14 Topography ........................102 Map Page Traffic ....................... 103 Map Symbols ........................103 5.3 Airways ..........................104 5.4 Waypoints ........................106 Nearest Information ......................109 Weather Information ......................110 Intersections ........................110 ..........................111 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 15 Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources ......120 Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source ..............120 6.2 Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch ............... 121 6.3 Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch ..............123 6.4 Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch ............
Page 16 Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional) ........237 AFCS System Architecture ....................237 G3X Touch AFCS Installations Options ................239 Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional) ................240 G3X Touch AFCS Status Box ..................... 240 9.1 AFCS Operation ......................242 AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions ....................
Page 17 Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases ............... 321 Installing and Removing SD Cards ..................321 G3X Touch Databases ...................... 322 Updating G3X Touch Databases ..................325 Importing/Exporting Flight Plans To/From the SD Card ............328 Flight Data Logging ......................329 190-01754-00 Rev.
Page 18 Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty .............. 353 Contact Garmin........................ 353 Software License Agreement ..................... 353 Limited Warranty for G3X Touch Products ................. 353 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ..................354 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................355 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ............... 355 irius Weather Data Warranty ....................
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) 455 or 465 (with SiriusXM) (Optional) – Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) –...
Page 20: System Overview
System Overview • GDU 450 or 460 (without SiriusXM) – Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) – Multiple Displays: MFD, PFD, or split-screen GDU 45X (7 inch) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 21 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 22 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 23 This unit receives power directly from the AHRS and communicates with it via an RS-485 digital interface. GMU 44/GMU 22 • GTP 59 Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. – GTP 59 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 24 Pitot/AOA Probe: Sends dynamic air pressure for airspeed and angle of attack (AOA), when paired with a GSU 25. GAP 26 • GSA 28 – Auto Pilot Servo: Used for automatic control of pitch, roll, and yaw. GSA 28 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 25 Engine and Airframe Unit: Receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors. GEA 24 • GAD 29 – ARINC 429 interface: Transmits and receives ARINC 429 signals for interface to panel-mount IFR GPS navigators. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 26: G3X Touch System
System Overview G3X TOUCH SYSTEM The G3X Touch System can be configured with one, two, or three displays (GDU 46X shown below) . GDU 46X Single Display System GDU 46X Double Display System GDU 46X Triple Display System Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 27: External Navigators (Optional)
Tx-only. (Optional) (Optional**) G3X Touch System 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 •...
Page 28 Touch, touch FPL Source > Internal on the Flight Plan Page to make changes to the active flight plan from the G3X Touch. Touch FPL Source > External to return to the external GPS navigator’s flight plan. When an external navigator is configured the internal GPS can still be used for VFR navigation.
Page 29: Automatic Flight Control System (Optional)
MapMX. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. EXTERNAL GPS NAVIGATOR FAILURE In the event that all configured external GPS navigators fail, the G3X Touch reverts to its internal VFR GPS for navigation and flight plan modifications.
Page 30: Display Overview
System Overview 1.2 DISPLAY OVERVIEW Left Knob Nearest Direct-to SD Card Menu Back Right Knob Button Button Slot Button Button Bezel Overview (GDU 46X) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 31 Press once to view the Page Menu Press twice to view the Main Menu Press a third time to clear the Main Menu BACK Key Press to return to the previous screen. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 32: 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 33 System Overview Database Information Touch Press To Accept to acknowledge the information. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 34: System Operation
System Overview 1.5 SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE: Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for information on con- figuring the displays). SPLIT MODE Press Split or Full in the upper left or right hand corner of the display to toggle between split and full screen.
Page 35: Pfd Display Configuration
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 36: 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 37: 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 38: Entering Data
Turn the large Knob below the keypad to move the cursor to the next character position. c) Repeat steps ‘b’ and ‘c ‘ as necessary. d) Touch Enter or press the Knob below the keypad. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 39 Touch the page navigation bar to select the desired page or turn the large Knob associated with the MFD to cycle through the pages. Page Navigation 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 40: Main Pages
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. Turn the large Knob associated with the MFD. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 41 • ATC (Air Route Traffic Control Center)—bearing, distance, and frequency. • FSS (Flight Service Station)—name, bearing, distance, frequency, and VOR (if applicable). • ASPC (Airspace)—name, time to entry (when applicable), and status. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 42: Accessing Additional Information
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 43: New Location
When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, “3D GPS Location” is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 44: Position
VOR, or city (in that order). Changing the Nearest Type: 1) From the Info Page, press the MENU Key. Touch Change Nearest Type. 3) Touch Automatic, Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection, City, or Waypoint. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 45: System Settings
ADS-B Transmit from the Transponder Setup Page and the Transponder Pop-up Window. Setting the Flight ID: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Transponder. Touch the ‘Flight ID’ Field. Enter the Flight ID and touch Enter. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 46: Data Bar
‘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 47: Adjusting The Color Mode
• User Selected—Enables the user to choose between ‘AUTO’ and ‘PFD’ via the Display Setup menu. For more information on how to enable the ‘EIS Display Location’ setting in Configuration Mode refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 48: Sound
Adjusting SXM and/or Message Volume: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Sound. Touch the ‘SXM Volume’ or ‘Message Volume’ Field. Touch and drag the slider to the desired percentage. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 49: Units
Touch On or Off in the ‘Traffic N/A Alert’ Field. UNITS Changing unit settings: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Units. Touch the desired field. Touch the desired units. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 50: Time
HSI since they are driven by the magnetometer data. Changing position settings: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Position. Touch the desired field to change. Touch the desired setting from the list. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 51: Alarms
Touch Off, Distance, or Time. If Time is selected, touch + or - to adjust the time. If Distance is selected, touch the distance value and enter the desired distance using the keypad. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 52: Airport Criteria
2) Press the MENU Key. 3) Touch the Runway Surface field and touch Hard Only, Hard/Soft, Water Only, or Any. Touch the Min Runway Length value and enter the value using the keypad. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 53 System Overview Touch Private Airports. Touch Heliports. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
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Page 55: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 56 Flight Instruments Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 57: 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 58 . 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 59: 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 60: Altimeter
Numeric labels and major tick marks are shown at intervals of 100 feet. Minor tick marks are at intervals of 20 feet. The current altitude is displayed in the black pointer. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 61: Setting The Selected Altitude
2) Enter the desired altitude using the keypad and touch Enter. Syncing to the current altitude: 1) Touch the Selected Altitude. 2) Touch Set to Current and touch Enter. Selected Altitude Selected Altitude Bug Barometric Setting Altimeter 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 62: Selecting The Altimeter Barometric Pressure Setting
Altimeter. Once the aircraft reaches the user-defined MDA/ DH, the bug and text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums Minimums”, is heard. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 63 3) Enter the minimum altitude using the keypad and touch Enter. Turning the minimums alert tone on/off: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Setup > Sound. 3) Touch On or Off in the Minimums Alert field. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 64 Deviation of ±200 ft Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciation Turning the altitude alert tone on/off: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Setup > Sound. 3) Touch On or Off in the Altitude Alert field. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 65: Vertical Speed Indicator (Vsi)
VERTICAL DEVIATION INDICATOR AND VNAV INDICATOR NOTE: An external navigator (i.e., SL30 Nav/Comm Transceiver and/or the GTN or GNS Series Units) must be configured to receive glideslope and/or glidepath vertical deviation indications. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 66 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) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 67 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 68: Horizontal Situation Indicator (Hsi)
The HSI also presents course deviation, bearing, and navigation source information. The Selected Heading is shown to the left of the HSI The light blue bug on the compass rose corresponds to the Selected Heading. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 69 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 70: 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 71 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 • 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 77: 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 78: 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. E...
Page 79 4) Touch Sync Course or enter the desired course to/from the waypoint using the keypad and touch Enter. 5) To cancel OBS Mode and return to automatic waypoint sequencing, press the MENU Key. 6) Touch Release Hold. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 80: Supplemental Flight Data
1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Touch Setup > Units. 3) Touch in the Air Temperature field to display the Air Temperature options. 4) Touch (Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)). Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 81: Wind Data
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 82 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. E...
Page 83: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 84 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. E...
Page 85: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 86 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. E...
Page 87: 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 88 Lean Assist Activates/deactivates Lean Assist (optional) Engine Hours (Tach) Counted whenever a valid RPM is detected. 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. E...
Page 89 If sensory data to an instrument becomes invalid or unavailable, a red “X” is displayed across the instrument. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 90: Lean Assist Mode (Optional)
A Lean Assist Button is displayed on the Main 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 91 A light blue hollow triangle appears on the EGT gauge at the temperature where the first cylinder peaked. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 92 Indicates Difference Between Present and Peak Temperature Cylinder Two Peak Cylinder Temperature One Peak Temperature Lean Assist (Two EGT Cylinders Configured) The following gauge is displayed when TIT is configured instead of EGT. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 93 Lean of Peak (LOP) if the fuel flow pointer is below the blue triangle. Fuel Flow Cor- responding to the peak EGT Fuel Flow Gauge - Lean Assist (Fuel Flow Sensor Configured) 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 94 (∆EGT or ∆TIT) is displayed in place of the normal temperature number in light blue text. Cylinder with the Temperature Closest to Its Peak Value Difference Between Present and Peak Temperature Cylinder Peak Temperature Lean Assist (EIS) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 95: 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 96: 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).
Page 97: 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 98 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. E...
Page 99: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 100 3) Touch the COM1 Frequency Field 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. E...
Page 101: 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 102 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. E...
Page 103: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 104 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. E...
Page 105: 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 107: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 108: 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 109: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 110: Gps Navigation
Runway Extensions and Numbers (Map Page) Setting up and customizing airports and NAVAIDs for the map page: 1) With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 111: Map Range
To change the map range on any map, touch the ‘+’ (decreasing) or the ‘-’ (increasing). Scale Bar Rep- resenting a Map Scale of 3 nm Per Scale Width. Map Range 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 112: 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 113: Panning The Map
Reviewing information for a map feature: 1) From any map, touch a map feature. 2) If multiple map features are present, touch to cycle through the list. 3) Touch the Map Feature button to display additional information. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 114: Fuel Range Ring
GPS Navigation 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 115: Glide Range Ring
) and Sink Rate (at V ) must be configured on the Aircraft Con- figuration Page in Configuration Mode. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. NOTE: Many factors, such as winds at various altitudes, terrain, and even pilot actions affect the ability to accurately estimate the gliding range of an aircraft.
Page 116 5) Touch and drag the page up or down to find the Glide Range Ring field. 6) Touch the in the Glide Range Ring field, and touch On or Off. Touch to Enable or Disable the Glide Range Ring Map Setup Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 117: Best Airport Bearing Pointer
NOTE: In order to display the Best Airport Bearing Pointer, Best Glide Speed and Sink Rate (at VG) must be configured on the Aircraft Configuration Page in Configuration Mode. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. NOTE: Many factors such as winds at various altitudes, terrain, and even pilot actions affect the ability to accurately estimate the gliding range of an aircraft.
Page 118 Best Airport Bearing Pointer PFD Options Bearing Bearing Pointer 2 Pointer 1 (Nearest Airport) (Best Airport) Bearing 1 Information Window Bearing 2 Information Window -Identifier -Identifier -Bearing Source -Distance HSI with Bearing Pointers Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 119: Selected Altitude Intercept Arc
1) From the Map Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Measure Distance. 3) Touch any point on the viewable navigation map. 4) If desired, touch Set Ref to set a reference point. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 120: 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) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 121: 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 122: 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 123: 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 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 124: 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 125 Touch Find > Search Name > Search by Facility Name. Enter the facility name using the keypad and touch Enter. Touch Find > Search City > Search by City. Enter the city name using the keypad and touch Enter. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 126 * 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. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 127: 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, VRPs, and airspace information. If none are available, “None Within 200 NM” is displayed.
Page 128: Weather Information
3) Enter the intersection using the keypad and touch Enter. 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Touch the Page Navigation Bar. 3) Touch Intersections. 4) Touch the desired intersection from the list. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 129: Ndbs
Localizer information cannot be viewed on the VOR Information Page. If a VOR station is combined with a TACAN station it is listed as a VORTAC on the VOR Information Page and if it includes only DME, it’s displayed as VOR-DME. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 130: 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 131: Deleting User Waypoints
7) Make the necessary changes and touch Enter. 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. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 132: 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 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 133: Airspace Alert Messages
SMART AIRSPACE ™ Smart Airspace shows airspace at and immediately surrounding the aircraft’s ™ current altitude in bold. Airspaces at all other altitudes are de-emphasized. De-emphasized Bold Airspace Airspace Smart Airspace ™ 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 134: Direct-To Navigation Using The G3X Touch
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 135 Cancelling or resuming a direct-to: 1) Press the Direct-to Key. 2) If an external navigator is configured, touch FPL Source > Internal from the FPL Page. 3) Touch Stop Navigation or Resume Flight. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 136 GPS Navigation Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 137: 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 138: Flight Plan Data Fields
Touch FPL 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 FPL Source >...
Page 139: 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 140: Flight Planning
Touch Find > Flight Plan Tab. Touch Find > User Tab. 6) Touch Enter. 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 141: 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 142: Flight Plan Activation Using The G3X Touch
1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FPL 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 FPL Source > Internal. 5) Touch Activate. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 143: 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 Enter. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 144: Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, And/Or Name
1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FPL Source > Internal if an external navigator is configured. 2) Touch Plan Fuel. 3) Enter the desired value using the keypad and touch Enter. Plan Fuel Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 145: Copying Flight Plans
6) Enter the desired name using the keypad and touch Enter. 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 146: 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 147: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 148: 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 149: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 150 Removing an approach from the Active Flight Plan: 1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FPL 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. E...
Page 151: 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 152 3) Touch Activate Vectors-to-Final. Cancelling Vectors-to-Final: 1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FPL 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. E...
Page 153: Section 7 Hazard Avoidance
3) Touch the Weather Data Source. 4) Touch Auto, SiriusXM, or GDL FIS-B. 1) From the Weather Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Data Source. 3) Touch Auto, SiriusXM, or GDL FIS-B. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 154: Data Link Weather (Optional)
Hazard Avoidance DATA LINK WEATHER (OPTIONAL) NOTE: See the G3X Touch Installation Manual for Data Link Weather activa- tion instructions. NOTE: Data Link Weather is only available with the optional GDU 465 or GDU 455. DATA LINK WEATHER ADVISORY Each time the system powers-up, the pilot is prompted to acknowledge a Data link weather advisory.
Page 155: Hazard Avoidance
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 156 ~5 minutes precipitation NEXRAD Composite mode 60 minutes Reflectivity (CONUS) 10 minutes for clear air NEXRAD Composite 60 minutes As Available Reflectivity (Regional) 1 minute (where available), METAR 8 hours As Available otherwise Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 157 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 158 Viewing Data Link Weather products on the Weather (Wx) Page: 1) From the Wx Page, touch the desired weather product on the map. 2) With the weather product selected, touch the Map Feature Button to display additional information. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 159 1) From the Map Page or the Wx Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Weather Legend. 3) Touch to cycle through the weather products. Animating weather: 1) From the Map Page or the Wx Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Animate Weather. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 160: Weather Products
Surface Precipitation Surface Analysis Sea Surface Temperatures Echo Tops Surface Pressure Lightning Storm Cells METAR (US) METAR (Canada) TAF (US) TAF (Canada) AIRMET SIGMET PIREP Winds Aloft Temperatures Aloft NOTAMs Temporary Flight Restrictions Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 161 The display of radar coverage is always active when NEXRAD is selected. Areas where NEXRAD radar coverage is not currently available or is not being collected are indicated in grayish-purple. Radar capability exists in these areas, but it is not active or is off-line. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 162: 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. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 163 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. FIS-B Radar (Combined) 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 164 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. Echo Tops Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 165 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. Winds Aloft Data Wind Direction Calm 15 Knots 5 Knots 20 Knots Wind Flag 10 Knots 50 Knots Winds Barbs 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 166 Lightning data shows the approximate location of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. A strike icon represents a strike that has occurred within a two-kilometer region and within the last seven minutes. The exact location of the lightning strike is not displayed. Lightning Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 167 METAR and TAF text data is displayed on the Map Page and the Weather (WX) Page. An abbreviated version can be viewed by touching the METAR flag. Touching the identifier name displays additional information. The METAR flag color is determined by the information in the METAR text. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 168 In the contiguous United States, the following items are covered: severe icing, severe or extreme turbulence, volcanic ash, dust storms, and sandstorms that lower visibility to less than three statute miles. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 169 TFRs are routinely issued for activities such as sporting events, dignitary visits, military depots, and forest fires. TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). TFR Data 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 170 PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). Urgent (UUA) PIREP Routine (UA) PIREP Selected PIREP Data reezing evelS Freezing Level shows contours for the lowest forecast altitude where icing conditions are likely to occur. Freezing Level Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 171 Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) icing conditions are characterized by the presence of relatively large, super cooled water droplets indicative of freezing drizzle and freezing rain aloft. SLD threat areas are depicted as magenta dots over the CIP colors. Moderate Icing Selected 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 172: Terrain
NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft is outside the installed terrain database coverage area. NOTE: Terrain depicted in the Profile View is always “ahead” of the aircraft, and will change as ground track changes. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 173: Synthetic Vision
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 174: Terrain Information
Between the User- defined Caution Red Terrain is above Elevation and the aircraft, or 100 ft Below the within 100 ft below Aircraft the aircraft. Map View Terrain Legend Profile View Terrain (Ter) Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 175: Obstacle Information
> 1000’ Points WARNING: Red obstacle is above or within 100’ below current aircraft altitude CAUTION: Yellow obstacle is between 100’ and 1000’ (default) below current aircraft altitude Terrain Obstacle Colors and Symbology 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 176: 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 177: Terrain Alerts
Synthetic Vision field of view. Terrain Annunciation on PFD Enabling/Disabling terrain alerts: 1) From the Terrain Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Alerts to toggle between Enabled and Inhibited. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 178 “terrain ahead! pull “obstacle ahead! pull “sink rate, pull up!” up!” up!” Warning “terrain! terrain! pull “obstacle! obstacle! “pull up!” up! pull up!” pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 179: 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 180 Operating Normal Traffic Source Annunciation TRAFFIC PRIORITIZATION The G3X Touch supports multiple traffic receivers and automatically prioritizes these devices. The following are the traffic receivers in order of priority: - GTS 800 Active Traffic System - GDL39/39R ADS-B traffic system receiving both air-to-air and TIS-B...
Page 181: 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 182 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 GDU 46X MFD display. When a traffic advisory (TA) is detected, the following automatically occur: • The Traffic Warning Window (Inset Map) is enabled and displays traffic (GDU 46X...
Page 183 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 184: Displaying Traffic Information
30 knots or when on the approach leg of a route. 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 185 Disabling/Enabling the traffic alerts: NOTE: Traffic alerts are reset to ‘enabled’ on the next power cycle. 1) From the Traffic (Trf) Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Alerts to toggle between Inhibit and Enable. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 186: Garmin Gts 800 Traffic (Optional)
Aircraft without altitude reporting capability are shown without altitude separation data or climb descent indi- cation. Pilots should remain vigilant for traffic at all times. NOTE: TIS-A is disabled when TAS installed. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 187: Theory Of Operation
Hazard Avoidance 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. The system also provides visual and aural traffic alerts including voice announcements to assist in visually acquiring traffic.
Page 188 ‘+’ symbol; a minus sign ‘-’ indicates traffic is below own aircraft. A vertical trend arrow to the right of the intruder symbol indicates climbing or descending traffic with an upward or downward-pointing arrow respectively. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 189: Tas Alerts
“One o’clock” through Altitude” (if within 200 “One Mile” through “Ten “Twelve o’clock” feet of own altitude), or Miles”, or “More than ten or “No Bearing” “Altitude not available” miles” TA Descriptive Voice Announcements 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 190 Intruder closing rate provides less than 30 seconds of horizontal separation and vertical separation is within 800 feet. Intruder range is within 0.55 nm and vertical separation is within 800 feet. TA Sensitivity Level and TA Alerting Criteria Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 191: Switching From Standby Mode To Operating Mode
Switching from operating mode to standby mode: 1) From the Traffic Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Standby. Switching from standby mode to operating mode: 1) From the Traffic Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Operate. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 192 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. E...
Page 193 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 194: 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 or Bluetooth 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 195 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 196 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 197 TIS-B traffic information for traffic within 15 nm and 3,500’ of a participating aircraft. Limited traffic services available (may be limited to Air-to-Air ADS-B) No Traffic Data Available Traffic Modes 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 198: Traffic Description
Directional off-scale airborne Traffic Advisory (TA). Points in the direction of the aircraft track. *Ground traffic without directional information. Ground traffic is only displayed when own aircraft is below 1,500 feet AGL or on the ground. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 199 Altitude Look Ahead Vertical Horizontal (Geodetic) Time (sec.) Separation (ft.) Separation (nm.) Below 5,000 +/-850 5,000-10,000 +/-850 10,000-20,000 +/-850 20,000-42,000 +/-850 1.10 Above 42,000 +/-1,200 1.10 Traffic Advisories 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 200 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 201 5) Touch the Traffic Data to view a list of options. 6) Touch On or Off. 7) Touch the Traffic Symbol to view a list of options. 8) Touch Auto or a range option. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 202 ‘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. E...
Page 203 • 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 204 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. E...
Page 205 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 206 Hazard Avoidance Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 207: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 208: 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 209: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 210: 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 indicating an inactive leg. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 211 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 212 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. E...
Page 213 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 214: 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. E...
Page 215 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 216: 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. E...
Page 217 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 218 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. E...
Page 219 (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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 220 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. E...
Page 221: Safetaxi
2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Touch and drag the tabs to scroll. 4) Touch the Airport Tab. 5) Touch and drag to scroll down 6) Touch the SafeTaxi 7) Touch On or Off. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 222: 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 223 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 224: 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. E...
Page 225: 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 226 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. E...
Page 227 “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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 228: 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. E...
Page 229: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 230 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. E...
Page 231: S Irius Xm Radio Entertainment (Optional)
Additional Features 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 or GDU 455. NOTE: Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for information about Weather products.
Page 232: 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. E...
Page 233: 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 234 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. E...
Page 235: 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 236: Virb Video Input
Show/Hide Video Main Page Display Setup Displaying the Video In Page: 1) Touch the page navigation bar. 2) Touch Video In 3) Touch Video Input. Touch the Video Input PFD inset Window. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 237 1) From the full screen PFD, touch the MENU Key. 2) Touch the left or right Inset Window Button. 3) Touch Video Input. Displays Video Input in the PFD Inset Window PFD Options 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 238 1) Power on the VIRB. 2) On the VIRB device, select MODE > SETUP > Remote. 3) Bring the VIRB within range (3m) of the G3X Touch. 4) Press the MENU Key twice. 5) Touch Tools > VIRB > Connect. When the VIRB is paired with the G3X Touch, the VIRB status displays Connected in green.
Page 239 3) Press the MENU Key and touch Search For New VIRB. Displaying/removing video page controls: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Tools > VIRB. 3) In the Video Page Controls field, touch Show or Hide. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 240 2) Touch Tools > VIRB > Stop. Touch Tools > Video In > Stop. Scale VIRB video input: 1) With the video recording, press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Tools > Video In. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 241 Additional Features 3) Press the MENU Key. 4) Touch Scale to fit width, Scale to fit height, Scale to best fit (maintain aspect), or Scale to screen (stretch). Video In Page Menu 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 242: Connext Cockpit Connectivity
NOTE: Interfacing with iOS devices requires a Connext config module for proper Bluetooth operation. Without this config module the G3X Touch/ Garmin Pilot authentication will not complete. Refer to the G3X Touch Instal- lation Manual for more information. NOTE: In a multiple display G3X Touch system, Connext Bluetooth connec- tions to Garmin Pilot devices should only be made to the PFD1 display.
Page 243 Additional Features NOTE: In general one or two iOS or Android devices running Garmin Pilot may be connected as shown below. Due to the wide variability of these devices, the best user experience may, in some cases, be limited to a single mobile device connected to the system components.
Page 244 Additional Features Pairing the G3X Touch with an iOS or Android device: NOTE: For iOS and Android devices, the Bluetooth pairing to the G3X Touch may be established from the iOS or Android Bluetooth settings page with the G3X touch Bluetooth Setup Page selected and visible.
Page 245 FPL Source > External on the Flight Plan Page of the G3X Touch. 4) Send a flight plan to the G3X Touch from the Garmin Pilot App on the device. Refer to the Garmin Pilot Help File for more information on sending a flight plan to a navigator.
Page 246 Additional Features 5) Tell the G3X Touch or external navigator what to do with the transferred flight plan: If FPL Source > Internal is selected on the Flight Plan Page, a Flight Plan Received notification is displayed on the G3X Touch. Touch one of the following: Ignore: Discard the flight plan.
Page 247 Additional Features 5) Touch On. The G3X Touch will begin searching for devices. 6) When the G3X Touch has completed the search for available devices, touch Not Paired next to the GDL39/39R. 7) The first time a device is paired, a Bluetooth Passkey Screen will be displayed to confirm what device you are attempting to pair with.
Page 248: Electronic Stability & Protection (Esp-X)
Level Mode, bringing the aircraft into level flight. An aural “Autopilot” alert is played and the flight director mode annunciation will indicate ‘LVL’ for vertical and lateral modes. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 249 ESP is enabled or disabled from the Automatic Flight Control System page or using an externally wired ESP discrete switch. Enabling/Disabling ESP using the G3X Touch Autopilot Interface: 1) From the PFD, touch the Autopilot Status Box. The Automatic Flight Control System page is displayed.
Page 250: Roll Engagement
ESP Engage (45º) (Configurable) ESP Roll Engagement Indication (ESP Enabled but NOT Engaged) ESP Disengage (30º) ESP Engage (45º)(Configurable) (15º < Configured Bank Limit) Aircraft Roll Attitude = 35º Roll Increasing to ESP Engagement Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 251: Pitch Engagement
This force is intended to encourage movement in the pitch axis in the direction of the normal pitch attitude range for the aircraft. The presence of yellow chevrons indicate that ESP is engaged in these nose-up/ nose-down conditions. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 252 15˚ 15˚ 20˚ 20˚ 25˚ 25˚ 30˚ 30˚ 35˚ 35˚ 40˚ 40˚ 45˚ 45˚ 50˚ 50˚ ESP Pitch Operating Range When Engaged (Force Increases as Pitch Increases & Decreases as Pitch Decreases) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 253: Airspeed Protection
Displaying the current CO measurement in the data bar field: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Data Bar > Change..Touch one of the data bar fields. Touch CO from the list of data fields. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 254: Pulse Oximeter (Optional)
When blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels and pulse rate are being measured, the values are displayed in a CAS message displayed on the PFD. Pulse Oximeter CAS Message (PFD) Blood Oxygen Saturation and Pulse Rate Measurements Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 255: 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 256 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 257: 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 450/455/460/465 Primary Flight Display (PFD), plus a third party autopilot unit.
Page 258: 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 259 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 260: 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. E...
Page 261 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 262: 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 263: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 264 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. E...
Page 265 AFCS G3X Touch Autopilot 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 266 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. E...
Page 267: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 268 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. E...
Page 269 The following steps should be added to the preflight check: 1) Check for proper autopilot operation and ensure the autopilot can be overpowered. 2) Note the forces required to overpower the autopilot servo clutches. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 270: Flight Director Operation
(-15°, +20°) and roll (30°) angles. FLIGHT DIRECTOR SETUP The Flight Director Setup Page allows the user to set the indicator type, TO/GA Pitch, and simplified flight director operation for certain modes. Flight Director Setup Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 271 NOTE: TO/GA must be configured for the settings to appear. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. The TO/GA Takeoff and Go-Around Pitch settings control the pitch attitude targets used for TO and GA modes.
Page 272 • Normal: The Flight Director enters Altitude Hold (ALT) Mode. • Sync Selected Altitude: The Flight Director enters Altitude Hold (ALT) Mode and the Selected Altitude (Altitude Bug) changes to the current aircraft altitude. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 273 Target Altitude for Altitude Hold (ALT) Mode. • After Altitude Hold (ALT) Mode captures the Selected Altitude, subsequent changes to the Selected Altitude will cause ALT Mode to climb or descend towards the new Selected Altitude. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 274 In the ALT Mode User Select Action field, touch Normal or Sync Selected Altitude. b) In the ALT Mode User Up/Down Action field, touch Normal. Touch Select VS Mode and enter the Default Vertical Speed value. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 275 *Valid VNV flight plan must be entered before VNV Key press activates flight director. **The selected navigation receiver must have a valid VOR or LOC signal or active GPS course before NAV or APR Key press activates flight director. Flight Director Activation (GMC 305) 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 276: Flight Director Modes
If after 10 seconds no action is taken, the flashing annunciation stops. The flight director is automatically disabled if the attitude information required to compute the default flight director modes becomes invalid or unavailable. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 277: Command Bars
Hollow Command Bars (Pilot Hand Flying Aircraft, FD Only) Solid Command Bars (Autopilot Engaged) Aircraft Symbol Command Bars If the attitude information being sent to the flight director becomes invalid or unavailable, the Command Bars are removed from the display. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 278: Vertical Modes
Holds the current Altitude ALT nnnnn Hold Touch VS Key (GMC Maintains the current aircraft 305) Vertical vertical speed; may be used to nnnn 100 fpm Speed climb/descend to the Selected Altitude VS G3X Touch Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 279 * 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 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 280: 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 281: Selected Altitude Capture Mode (Alts)
‘ALTS’ annunciation flashing for up to 10 seconds and the appearance of the white ‘ALTS’ annunciation. The Selected Altitude is shown as the Altitude Reference beside the ‘ALTS’ annunciation. Automatic transition to ALTS Mode with ALT Mode armed 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 282: 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 283: Vertical Speed Mode (Vs)
VS, ‘VS’ is annunciated in green in the Autopilot Status Box along with the Vertical Speed Reference. The Vertical Speed Reference is also displayed above the Vertical Speed Indicator. A Vertical Speed Reference Bug corresponding to the Vertical Speed Reference is shown on the indicator. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 284: Indicated Airspeed Mode (Ias) (Gmc 305 Only)
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 285: Vertical Navigation Mode (Vnav)
VNAV flight planning is available. Refer to Section 2.3 (Vertical Navigation) for more information. Vertical Navigation Vertical Navigation Target Altitude Capture Mode Active Mode Armed Vertical Navigation Mode 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 286 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 287: Vnav Target Altitude Capture Mode (Altv)
Autopilot Altitude Reference. As Altitude Hold Mode becomes active, the white ‘ALT’ annunciation moves to the active vertical mode field and flashes green for 10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 288: Glidepath Mode (Gp) (With External Waas Enabled Ifr Navigator Only)
2) Ensure that GPS is the selected navigation source. 3) Press the APR Key (GMC 305) or touch the autopilot, then touch APPR (only available when an external GPS navigation source (i.e., GTN or GNS Series) is configured). Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 289 • 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) Glidepath Mode Active Glidepath Mode 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 290: 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. E...
Page 291: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 292: 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. E...
Page 293: Roll Hold Mode (Rol)
When the flight director is activated or switched, Roll Hold Mode is selected by default. This mode is annunciated as ‘ROL’ in the Autopilot Status Box. The current aircraft bank angle is held, subject to the bank angle condition. Roll Hold Mode Annunciation 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 294: Heading Select Mode (Hdg)
1) Touch the Selected Heading on the PFD. 2) Enter the selected heading using the keypad and touch Enter. 3) Press the HDG Key on the GMC 305 to activate HDG Mode Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 295: 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 296 LOC Mode is armed. In the right circumstances, LOC and GS Modes can be armed while GPS Mode is still active and the external navigator is set to GPS (not VLOC). Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 297 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 298 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 299: Approaches Without Vertical Guidance
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 300 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 301 Key. 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 autopilot and touch CRS. Select the inbound approach course (radial).
Page 302 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 303: 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 304 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 305 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 306 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. E...
Page 307: 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 308: 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. E...
Page 309: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 310: 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 311 [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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 312 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. E...
Page 313 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 314: 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 315: 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 316: 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. E...
Page 317: 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 318: 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. E...
Page 319: Section 11 Appendices
ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival The estimated time at which the aircraft should reach the next waypoint, based upon current ground speed and track. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 320 VNAV position and altitude, based upon current ground speed. WPT - Next Waypoint The next waypoint in the flight plan or direct-to route. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 321 The distance to the next waypoint in the Active Flight Plan. En Route Safe Altitude (ESA) The recommended minimum altitude within ten miles left or right of the desired course on a active flight plan or direct-to. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 322 The next waypoint in the flight plan or direct-to route. Sunrise (SUNRISE) The time at which the sun rises on this day (current location). Sunset (SUNSET) The time at which the sun sets on this day (current location). Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 323 (WX ALTIM) Wx (Dew Point) The dew point at the nearest weather reporting station. (WX DEW PT) Wx (Rel. Humidity) The relative humidity at the nearest weather reporting station. (WX HUMIDITY) 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 324 Info Page Data Field Option Definition 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. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 325: 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 326 Appendix B Flight Log List (Split-Screen) Flight Log Map (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 327 3) Press the MENU Key to display the flight log menu. 4) Touch the Delete All Button. 5) Touch the Yes Button to delete the flight log, or touch the No Button to cancel the deletion. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 328: Track Log
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 329 Appendix B 6) Press the BACK Key to return to the Map Page. Map Page Menu Map Setup Page - Line Tab 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 330: 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. E...
Page 331 6) If Selected Flight or Selected Dates are chosen, select the flight or dates using the buttons. 7) Touch the Enter Button to save the track, or touch the Cancel Button to cancel the save. 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 332: Heading Line
6) 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 333 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 334: 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 335 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 336: 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. E...
Page 337 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 338 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. E...
Page 339: 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 340: G3X Touch Databases
3) With the card ejected, pull the card out of the slot. G3X TOUCH DATABASES The following databases are available with the G3X Touch depending on the unit (Americas, Atlantic, or Pacific). See the Additional Feature section for information on...
Page 341: 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 342 These diagrams aid in following ground control instructions by accurately displaying the aircraft position on the map in relation to taxiways, ramps, runways, terminals, and services. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 343: 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 344 • 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) 1) After the data has been copied to the SD Card, insert the SD card in the SD Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 345 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 346: Importing/Exporting Flight Plans To/From The Sd Card
2) Touch the Flight Plan List Button. The Flight Plan List Page is displayed. 3) Press the MENU Key. The Flight Plan List Menu is displayed. 4) Touch the Import Flight Plans Button. The Import Flight Plan Page is displayed. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 347: 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. E...
Page 348 Appendix C Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 349: 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.
Page 350 Appendix D Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 351: 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 352: 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 353 • 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 354 Appendix E Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 355: 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 356: 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 357: 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 358: 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. E...
Page 359: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 360: 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. E...
Page 361 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 362: 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. E...
Page 363 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 364 Appendix G Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 365: 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 366 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. E...
Page 367 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 368 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. E...
Page 369 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. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 370 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. E...
Page 371: Appendix I: License Agreement And Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR G3X TOUCH PRODUCTS Garmin G3X Touch LRUs GAD 29, GAP 26, GDU 37X, GDU 45X/46X, GEA 24, GI 260, GMC 305, GMU 22, GMU 44, GSA 28, GSU 25, GSU 73, GTP 59, & GTR 20 are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
Page 372: Aopa Airport Directory Notice
Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.
Page 373: Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement
RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AC-U-KWIK ORGANIZATIONS FROM ANY CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS OR LOSSES RELATED TO ANY ACTUAL OR ALLEGED INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION ARISING OUT OF GARMIN’S USE OF THE INFORMATION IN THE DATASETS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO LICENSEE.
Page 374 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 375 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) 52 Activating Vectors-to-Final 133 Crew Alerting System (CAS) 72, 77, 78, Chart 131 Loading 131 Current Icing Product (CIP) 153 Removing 132 Cylinder Head Temperature 70 Selecting 131 Index-1 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 376 Fuel Range Ring 96, 97, 99, 101 Field of View 202 Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 34 FIS-B 177 Garmin Sensor Unit (GSU) 3, 4 Flight director (FD) 242 GBT 177 Modes, vertical 260–274 GDL 39 137, 138, 161, 162, 176, 178,...
Page 377 Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) 1 Nearest Location Formats 32, 331 Airport 109 Airspaces 114, 115 NDB 111 Magnetometer 5 VORs 111 Main Pages 22 Nearest Information 109 Nearest Type Airways 105 Changing 26 Customizing 92 Index-3 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 378 Temperature Probe 5 Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRS) SafeTaxi 190, 204 Satellite Information 26 Terrain 154 Satellite Mosaic 146 Alerts 158, 159 Satellite View 103 Annunciations 297 Secure Digital (SD) Cards 14, 321 Index-4 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 379 Universal Access Transceiver 176 X Symbol 156 User Waypoints 112 Creating 112 Deleting 113 Editing 113 Nearest 113 Renaming 113 Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) 47 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) 65 Capturing 68 Configuring 67 Index-5 190-01754-00 Rev. E Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
Page 380: Index
Index Index-6 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. E...
Page 382 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. E © 2014-2015 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

Supplemental Flight Data

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

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

Table of Contents

Section 8 Additional Features

Synthetic Vision (SVX)

Safetaxi

Chartview

Flitecharts

Airport Directory Data

S Irius XM Radio Entertainment (Optional)

Vertical Power (Optional)

Electronic Checklists (Optional)

Flight Data Logging

VIRB Video Input

Connext Cockpit Connectivity

Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP-X)

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector (Optional)

Pulse Oximeter (Optional)

Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)

AFCS Operation

Vertical Modes

Lateral Modes

Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts

Miscellaneous Message Advisories

System Status Messages

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

Table of Contents

Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats

Appendix E: General TIS-A Information

Appendix F: Abnormal Operation

Appendix G: Display Symbols

Appendix H: Glossary

Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty

Index

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