Autopilot Setup; Stick Position Nose Down, Bank Left - Garmin G3X Touch Installation Manual

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33.4.5.4 Autopilot Setup

The next phase of setting up the Garmin autopilot system is to verify the proper functionality of the

autopilot system on the ground in normal mode. This phase of the checkout requires a valid aircraft

heading and pitch output from the ADAHRS. This means the post installation procedures must have

already been completed on the ADAHRS before performing the on ground autopilot normal mode

1. Leave the autopilot disengaged and verify the controls can be manipulated smoothly with no

control system binding.

2. Engage the autopilot in HDG/PIT mode and command a nose down, left bank.

a) With no GMC 30X Controller:

Press the HDG/ROLL softkey on the PFD

ii. Press the AP HDG softkey on the PFD

iii. Push and hold the joystick to center the HDG bug

iv. Rotate the joystick counter-clockwise to command a left turn

v. Bump the joystick down to command a pitch down

b) With a GMC 30X Controller:

Press the AP button on the GMC 30X

ii. Press the HDG button on the GMC 30X

iii. Push the HDG softkey on the PFD

iv. Push and hold the joystick on the PFD to center the HDG bug

v. Rotate the joystick on the PFD counter-clockwise to command a left turn

vi. Rotate the wheel on the GMC 30X to command a pitch down

3. Verify the stick properly moves in a direction that would cause the aircraft to pitch down and roll

to the left smoothly with no control system binding.

Figure 33-11 Stick Position Nose Down, Bank Left

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