Vertical Speed Mode (Vs) - Garmin G3X Touch Pilot's Manual

CHANGING THE ALTITUDE REFERENCE
When operating in Altitude Hold Mode, the Altitude Reference can be
adjusted in the following ways:
• The Altitude Reference can be adjusted up or down in 10-foot
increments by Nose Up or Nose Down or rolling the NOSE UP/DN
Wheel (GMC 305). Using this method, up to 200 feet of altitude
change can be commanded. To change the Altitude Reference by
more the 200 feet, use the CWS button (if equipped) as described
below, or climb/descend using another vertical mode (PIT, VS) to
capture the desired Selected Altitude.
• If the aircraft is equipped with a CWS Button, pressing the CWS Button
allows the aircraft to be hand-flown to a new Altitude Reference.
When the CWS Button is released at the desired altitude, the new
altitude is established as the Altitude Reference.

VERTICAL SPEED MODE (VS)

In Vertical Speed Mode, the flight director acquires and maintains a Vertical Speed
Reference. Current aircraft vertical speed (to the nearest 100 fpm) becomes the Vertical
Speed Reference at the moment of Vertical Speed Mode activation. This mode may be
used for climb or descent to the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter) since
Selected Altitude Capture Mode is automatically armed when Vertical Speed Mode is
selected.
When Vertical Speed Mode is activated by pressing the VS Key (GMC 305) or
touching 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.
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Altitude Hold
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Altitude Hold Mode
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