Vertical Navigation - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

VERTICAL NAVIGATION

An active flight plan or direct-to must be entered in order to utilize the VNAV feature.
NOTE:
The Vertical Navigation Page Map orientation is always 'Desired Track Up'.
NOTE:
Target Altitude
Waypoint
Target Altitude
Map Legend
The Vertical Navigation feature allows the creation of a three-dimensional profile which gives guidance from
the present position and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. This is helpful when the pilot
wants to descend to a certain altitude near an airport or climb to an altitude before reaching a route or direct-
to waypoint. Once the profile is defined, message alerts and additional data on the PFD informs the pilot of
progress. The Vertical Navigation Page displays the information shown in Figure 5-84.
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Target Distance (from
reference)
Figure 5-84 Vertical Navigation Page
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
GPS NAVIGATION
Target
Reference
Target Altitude
Reference (above
WPT or MSL)
Descent Rate
Target
Vertical Speed
Required
Time to Begin
Descent or
Climb
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