Vertical Speed Mode (Vs) - Garmin G1000 Manual

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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, 'VS' is annunciated in green in the AFCS 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.

The Vertical Speed Reference (shown both in the AFCS Status Box and above the Vertical Speed Indicator)

may be changed by:

• Using the NOSE UP/DN Wheel

• Pressing the CWS Button, hand-flying the aircraft to attain a new Vertical Speed Reference, then releasing the

If the Selected Altitude is reached during CWS maneuvering, the Altitude Reference is not changed.

To adjust the Altitude Reference in this case, the CWS Button must be pressed again after the Selected

Altitude is reached.

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Vertical Speed

Command Bars Indicate Climb to

Attain Vertical Speed Reference

Figure 7-9 Vertical Speed Hold Mode

Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900

AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM

Altitude Capture

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