Garmin G3X Installation Manual page 664

32.4.7.6 Step By Step In-Air Autopilot Setup
The next phase of setting up the Garmin autopilot system is to verify and tune the proper functionality of
the autopilot system in the air.
WARNING
This stage of the flight test involves allowing the GSA 28 autopilot servos to manipulate the
flight control surfaces of the aircraft. Extreme caution should be used during the initial
engagement of the autopilot system. The pilot should always have easy access to the
autopilot disconnect button to disconnect the autopilot and take control of the aircraft at
anytime.
At a minimum, please follow the following safety guidelines before the initial autopilot engagement:
• Quick access to autopilot disconnect
• Safe altitude above and away from all terrain and obstacles
• No air traffic in the area
• Safe airspeed below maneuvering speed (V
NOTE
If desired, in the following procedures the advanced/expert settings can be accessed from
the Autopilot Setup page by pressing Menu, then selecting SHOW ADVANCED
SETTINGS. Then press MENU again and select SHOW EXPERT SETTINGS.
Roll Servo
1. Use the Autopilot Setup page to adjust the Roll Servo gain setting
a) Engage the autopilot in ROL/PIT mode with the aircraft approximately level
i. With no GMC 30X Controller:
ii. With a GMC 30X Controller
b) Press the MENU key two times on the GDU to enter the Main Menu page.
c) Press the Setup button.
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Rev. AA
1.Press, hold, and release the CWS/DISCONNECT button to engage the AP
1.Press the AP button on the GMC 30X to engage the AP
2.Press the YD button on the GMC 30X to DISENGAGE the YD
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