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  • Page 1 G3X Touch ™ Pilot's Guide...
  • Page 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CNS INTERFACE GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES AFCS ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS APPENDIX INDEX...
  • Page 5 Garmin (Europe) Ltd, Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire SO40 9LR, U.K. Garmin Product Support: www.fly.garmin.com Garmin Corporation, No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan Garmin Product Support: www.fly.garmin.com Web Site Address: www.garmin.com Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express written permission of Garmin.
  • Page 6 Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The G3X Touch Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surround- ings during flight.
  • Page 7 System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G3X Touch utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G3X Touch can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
  • Page 8 WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR navi- gation database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
  • Page 9 Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown by the G3X Touch. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.
  • Page 10 NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 11 RF. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être placé ou utilisé en conjonction avec d'autres antennes ou émetteurs, sauf en conformité aux procédures de produits multiémetteurs de la FCC. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Anatel Warning (GMA 245/245R) Este equipamento não tem direito ã proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 13 Added enhanced engine monitoring capabilities Added airspace altitude overlays Updated Appendix A. Changed DST data field to DIST Updated Appendix A. Added DISTD data field. March, 2017 Added GDU 470 functionality, miscellaneous updates. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Added support for FIS-B Cloud Tops Forecast, Icing Forecast, Lightning, and Turbulence Updated colors for Icing Forecast Updated 'Satellite Mosaic' text to 'Cloud Tops' Updated 'Severe' icing level text to 'Heavy' Miscellaneous updates for software v. 8.20 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Attitude Indicator ....................... 54 Altimeter ..........................57 Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ....................61 Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator ..............62 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ..................65 Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional) ................. 77 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Additional Transponder Messages ..................139 Section 5 GPS Navigation ....................141 5.1 Introduction ........................141 Compass Arc ........................141 5.2 Using Map Displays ....................... 142 Map Page Setup ....................... 143 Map Range ........................146 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 17 Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources ......176 Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source ..............176 6.2 Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch ............... 177 6.3 Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch ..............179 6.4 Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch ............
  • Page 18 7.3 Traffic Systems ....................... 224 Traffic Source ........................224 Traffic Prioritization ......................225 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional) ..............226 Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional) ..................231 Data Link Traffic (Optional) ....................238 Section 8 Additional Features ................... 251 8.1 Synthetic Vision (SVX) ....................252 Synthetic Vision Operation ....................
  • Page 19 Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional) ........301 AFCS System Architecture ....................301 G3X Touch AFCS Installations Options ................303 Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional) ................303 G3X Touch AFCS Status Box ..................... 304 9.1 AFCS Operation ......................305 AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions ....................
  • Page 20 Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty .............. 417 Contact Garmin........................ 417 Software License Agreement ..................... 417 Limited Warranty for G3X Touch Products ................. 417 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ..................418 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................419 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ............... 419 irius Weather Data Warranty ....................

  • Page 21: Section 1 System Overview

    System Overview SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS The G3X Touch system may consist of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): • Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 460 or 465 (with SiriusXM) – Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) –...
  • Page 22 • GDU 470 – Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) – Multiple Displays: MFD, PFD, or split-screen – Portrait Orientation GDU 470 (7 inch) (Portrait Orientation) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 23 System Overview • GSU 25 Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X Touch (Air Data Computer (ADC), and – the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) – ADC: Processes data from the pitot-static system and outside air tem- perature (OAT) sensor.
  • Page 24 Pitot/AOA Probe: Sends dynamic air pressure for airspeed and angle of attack (AOA), when paired with a GSU 25. GAP 26 • GSA 28 – Auto Pilot Servo: Used for automatic control of pitch, roll, yaw, and trim. GSA 28 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 25 Engine and Airframe Unit: Receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors. GEA 24 • GAD 27 – Provides a power source to keep essential avionics online during engine start (14V airframes only). GAD 27 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 26 ARINC 429 interface: Transmits and receives ARINC 429 signals for interface to panel-mount IFR GPS navigators. GAD 29B • GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X Touch (Air Data Computer (ADC), – Engine/Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) –...
  • Page 27 System Overview GSU 73 • GI 260 (AOA Indicator) Remote mount Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator. – GI 260 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 28 • GPS 20A (WAAS GPS Position Source) – Provides an ADS-B Out position source. The WAAS/SBAS position information is compatible with a wide range of 1090 ES transponders to meet the position requirements of 14 CFR 91.227. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 29 System Overview GPS 20A • GTR 20/200 (VHF Communications Radio) – A VHF communications radio that operates in the 118.000 to 136.975 MHz frequency range. GTR 20 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Contains a COM clearance recorder, USB power jack and Bluetooth audio. ® GMA 245 • GDL 5XR – GDL 50R: ADS-B receiver – GDL 51R: SXM receiver – GDL 52R: ADS-B/SXM combination receiver GDL 50R Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 31: G3X Touch System

    System Overview G3X TOUCH SYSTEM The G3X Touch System can be configured with one, two, three, or four displays (GDU 46X shown below, four display system not shown). GDU 46X Single Display System GDU 46X Double Display System GDU 46X Triple Display System 190-01754-00 Rev.

  • Page 32: External Navigators (Optional)

    (Optional) G3X Touch System (Example) EXTERNAL NAVIGATORS (OPTIONAL) The G3X Touch can also communicate with the following optional external navigators: • SL30 Nav/Comm Transceiver • GNC series Nav/Comm Transceiver • GTN or GNS Series Units Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 33 In a configuration which includes one or more external GPS navigators (i.e., GTN or GNS Series), the G3X Touch displays the selected external GPS Navigator’s flight plan and guidance information. When an external navigator is configured the internal GPS can still be used for VFR navigation.

  • Page 34: Ads-B Devices (Optional)

    MapMX. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. EXTERNAL GPS NAVIGATOR FAILURE In the event that all configured external GPS navigators fail, the G3X Touch reverts to its internal VFR GPS for navigation and flight plan modifications.

  • Page 35: Display Overview

    System Overview 1.2 DISPLAY OVERVIEW Left Knob Nearest Direct-to SD Card Menu Back Right Knob Button Button Slot Button Button Bezel Overview (GDU 46X) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Direct-to SD Card Menu Back Right Knob Button Button Slot Button Button Bezel Overview (GDU 45X) SD Card Slot Nearest Button Direct-to Button Menu Button Back Button Knob Bezel Overview (GDU 470) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 37: Secure Digital (Sd) Cards

    NOTE: Refer to Appendix C for more information on SD Card use and data- bases. The G3X Touch data card slot uses Secure Digital (SD) cards. The SD card can be used for software updates, checklist files, flight data logging, exporting Track Logs/User Waypoints, and Importing/Exporting Flight Plans.

  • Page 38: System Power-Up

    When this information has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue. Database Information Touch Press To Accept to acknowledge the information. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 39: System Operation

    System Overview 1.5 SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE: Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for information on configuring the displays). SPLIT MODE Press Split or Full in the upper left or right hand corner of the display to toggle between split and full screen.
  • Page 40 System Overview Touch To Access The Engine Page Split Mode - GDU 46X Touch To Swap SPLIT and FULL Mode Touch To Access The Engine Page Split Mode - GDU 470 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 41: Pfd/Mfd Display Configuration

    Touch and drag to scroll through the list of nearest airports. Touch Airports to select a nearest airport. Video Input Touch to show the split-screen video display. G Meter Touch to reset the G Meter to zero. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 42 Pointer is accompanied by an info box below the HSI indicating its target. While the G3X Touch has an active flight plan, setting a Bearing Pointer to GPS will indicate the heading of the next waypoint on the active flight plan. Without an active flight plan, setting a Bearing Pointer to GPS will not display a Bearing Pointer.
  • Page 43 Touching More Options... opens the PFD Setup menu that allows customization of PFD appearance and functionality. Changing both PFD Presentation and Attitude Presentation to Round Gauges will configure the PFD to resemble a "six-pack" style panel of mechanical gauges. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 44 GPS data is available CDI Scale Toggles the CDI Scale between 0.25 nm, 1.25 nm, 5.00 nm. Numerical entry for manually adjusting the G3X Touch's detection of Pitch Offset aircraft's pitch. Left/Right inner knob Left/Right outer knob...

  • Page 45: Ahrs Operation

    All instruments should be operational within one minute of power-up. If any instrument remains flagged, and it is not likely an installation related problem, the G3X Touch should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility.
  • Page 46 Any failure of the internal AHRS inertial sensors results in loss of attitude and heading information (indicated by red ‘X’ flags over the corresponding flight instruments). If the G3X Touch senses that the magnetic heading measurement is valid, but possibly outside of the internal accuracy limits, the numeric heading value on the PFD is displayed in yellow.

  • Page 47: Accessing System Functionality

    In installations that include multiple AHRS units (G3X Touch supports up to three AHRS sources), if data from an AHRS source is lost, the G3X Touch will automatically switch sources when a failure is detected. Reversionary sensor selection is annunciated in a window on the right side of the PFD.
  • Page 48 Turn the large Knob below the keypad to move the cursor to the next character position. c) Repeat steps ‘b’ and ‘c ‘ as necessary. d) Touch Enter or press the Knob below the keypad. Data Entry Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 49 Waypoint Page (Wpt) SiriusXM Page (SXM)* Active Flight Plan Page (FPL) Vertical Power Page (VP-X)* Info Page (Info) Weather Page (Wx) Terrain Page (Ter) Engine Page (Eng)* *May not be available, dependent upon configuration 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 50 • Wx (Airport Weather) (GDU 455/465 only or GDU 4XX with FIS-B weather receiver)—identifier, bearing, distance, METAR text, and ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS frequency. • VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacon)—identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 51: Accessing Additional Information

    Internal system checking is performed to ensure the GPS receiver is providing accurate data to the GDU(s). The G3X Touch GDUs can be configured to share GPS information (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for configuration information). For example, a GDU can be configured to share its GPS position, velocity, and time data with another GDU.
  • Page 52 “3D Differential” appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite Reception—the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 53 45° above the horizon, and the center point shows the position directly overhead. Each satellite is represented by a square containing the Pseudo-Random Noise (PRN) number (i.e., satellite identification number). 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Position

    1) From the Info Page, press the MENU Key, and touch Mark Waypoint. 2) Touch Yes on the confirmation dialog box. 3) Optionally touch the Name field to rename the waypoint. 4) Touch Back. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 55: Transponder

    ADS-B Transmit from the Transponder Setup Page and the Transponder Pop-up Window. Setting the Flight ID: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > XPDR. Touch the ‘Flight ID’ Field. Enter the Flight ID and touch Enter. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Data Bar Setup

    COM radio installations, COM 1 is always on the left and COM 2 is always on the right). COM RADIO VOLUME INDICATOR Used to display (temporarily) volume indicator on the Data Bar, settings are Show and Hide. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 57 User Timer icon on the Main Menu, from the PFD Option Menu, and by pressing "TMR 00:00" on the PFD status bar (when visible - GDU 45X/470). Press the User Timer Button to start/stop the timer, press Reset to reset the timer. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 58: General Display Information

    ‘Photo Cell’. With ‘Manual’ selected, the pilot can manually adjust the desired backlight intensity. After each power cycle the Backlight Intensity is set to the default, which is configurable. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 59 Cleaning the display: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Tools > Screen Cleaning. 3) Clean screen with a clean, lint-free cloth (such as the Garmin cleaning cloth). Avoid any chemical cleaners or solvents that can damage plastic components.

  • Page 60: Display Setup

    Enables/Disables Split Screen operation Screen with using the BACK key Enable BACK key Left PFD Split Specifies the screen side the PFD page GDU 46X PFD Screen Side appears on only Right Display Setup Options Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 61 Equal PFD and Split Screen areas Screen Ratio when PFD is displaying the Wide Wider PFD, narrower Split Screen engine bar) EIS Display Specifies which displays show the Location Engine Indication System strip Both Display Setup Options 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 62 Video Input (VID) page is available Show through the MFD page navigation bar Video Main Page Video Input page is available through Hide the Tools item in the main menu Display Setup Options Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 63 (e.g., “Approaching Airspace” or “Arriving at Waypoint”). Alert Volume (e.g., terrain, traffic, autopilot, etc.) is set in configuration mode (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information). Adjusting SXM and/or Message Volume: 1) Press the MENU Key twice.

  • Page 64: Units Setup

    Touch the desired field. Touch the desired units. Setting Options Fahrenheit (°F) Air Temperature Celsius (°C) Inches (Hg) Baro Pressure Millibars (Mb) Hectopascals (HPa) Pounds (lbs) Weight Kilograms (kg) Units Setup Options Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 65: Time Setup

    NOTE: Refer to Appendix D for more information on Map Datums and Loca- tion Formats. Changing position settings: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Position. Touch the desired field to change. Touch the desired setting from the list. ALARMS SETUP 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Touch Setup > Alarms. Touch On or Off in the ‘Fuel Tank Reminder’ Field. With the 'Fuel Tank Reminder' 'On', touch '+' or '-' to adjust the time interval in 5 minute increments. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 67: Airspace Setup

    G3X Touch selects the "best" next waypoint based on the aircraft's present position. 'Distance' mode allows the pilot to enter a radius around the active leg destination so that when the aircraft is within the entered distance, the G3X Touch transitions to the next waypoint in the route.

  • Page 68: Keyboard Setup

    When selecting Distance, touch the distance value, enter the desired distance using the keypad, and touch Enter. KEYBOARD SETUP Changing keyboard settings: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. Touch Setup > Keyboard. Touch ABCDE or QWERTY in the ‘Keyboard Format’ Field. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 69: Section 2 Flight Instruments

    Primary Flight Display (PFD) that features a horizon, airspeed, attitude, altitude, vertical speed, heading, and course deviation information. PFD (Full Screen) PFD (Full Screen) (Round Gauges) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 70 NOTE: GDU 46X displays can present the primary flight instruments in round gauge format. Access this setting via the "PFD Presentation" item on the PFD Setup page from the Main Menu and select "Round Gauges." Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 71 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) VNAV Indicator or Vertical Deviation Indicator Bearing 1 Information Zero Pitch Line Flap Position Standard Rate Turn Triangle Trim Position Flight Path Marker Standard Rate Turn Indicator ESP Limits 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Airspeed Indicator

    Flight Instruments AIRSPEED INDICATOR NOTE: The G3X Touch Vspeed Reference values and Flaps Tick Mark values depend upon the aircraft’s specific system configuration and may vary from the examples discussed in this section. The Airspeed Indicator displays airspeed on a rolling number gauge using a moving tape.
  • Page 73 A solid red band is used between the TAS or Mach limit and the actual indicated value for V (indicated airspeed) TAS or Mach limit Adjusted for True Airspeed 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Attitude Indicator

    , as well as several custom Vspeeds can be configured from the Aircraft Configuration Page, refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. When airspeed is present, the Vspeeds configured are also displayed at their respective locations to the right of the airspeed scale, otherwise the Vspeeds are displayed at the bottom of the airspeed indicator.
  • Page 75 The Standard Rate Turn Bank Angle Pointers are green pointers displayed on the roll scale that shows the bank angle that is needed for a standard rate turn. Standard Rate Turn Bank Angle Pointers 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 76 ATTITUDE CONFIGURATION The roll (bank angle) indication may be configured to be a Ground Pointer (default) or a Sky Pointer. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for configuration information. The Ground Pointer configuration displays both the roll arc and the pitch ladder anchored to the horizon and the roll pointer beneath the roll arc pointing to the present roll angle.

  • Page 77: Altimeter

    2) Enter the desired altitude using the keypad and touch Enter. Syncing to the current altitude: 1) Touch the Selected Altitude. 2) Touch Set to Current and touch Enter. 'Set For Field' is only available when aircraft is on ground. NOTE: 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 78 2) Touch the Set For Field button if aircraft is on the ground. 3) Touch the Set To Standard button if aircraft is in the air. 4) Enter the desired pressure using the keypad and touch Enter. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 79 DH, the bug and text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums Minimums”, is heard. Light Blue Within Range Yellow When Altitude Reached Barometric Minimum Barometric Minimum Barometric Barometric Minimum Box Minimum Box Barometric Minimum Visual Annunciations 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 80 • After reaching the Selected Altitude, if the pilot flies outside the deviation band (±200 Feet of the Selected Altitude), the Selected Altitude changes to yellow text, flashes for 5 seconds, and an aural tone is generated. Deviation of ±200 ft Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciation Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 81: Vertical Speed Indicator (Vsi)

    100 feet up to 1000 fpm and major tick marks every 500 feet. The current vertical speed is displayed using a white arrow along the tape. Current Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Indicator 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Vertical Deviation Indicator And Vnav Indicator

    The green 'G' indicates a external glideslope source. If a localizer frequency is tuned and there is no glideslope signal, “NO GS” is annunciated. Vertical Deviation Source Vertical Deviation Indicator Vertical Deviation Indicator (Glideslope-ILS Source) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 83 GPS approach. The glidepath is analogous to the glideslope for GPS approaches supporting WAAS vertical guidance (LNAV+V, L/VNAV, LPV). The Glidepath Indicator appears on the G3X Touch as a magenta diamond. The magenta 'G' indicates a external GPS source. If the approach type downgrades past the final approach fix (FAF), “NO GP”...
  • Page 84 The magenta 'V' indicates a VNAV profile is active. Refer to Section 2.3 for more information. The VNAV deviation indicator and the glideslope/glidepath deviation indicators may be shown simultaneously when applicable. Vertical Deviation Source VNAV Indicator RVSI Indicator VNAV Indicator Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 85: Horizontal Situation Indicator (Hsi)

    1) Touch the selected heading on the PFD. 2) Touch Set To Current and touch Enter. 1) If necessary, press the PFD Knob to toggle from Baro to Heading. 2) Press the PFD Knob to sync to current heading. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 86 Rotating Compass Rose Indicator Selected Heading Bug Selected Heading Aircraft Symbol Current Heading To/From Indicator Turn Rate Indicator Lateral Deviation Scales Navigation Source Selected Course Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 87 Flight Instruments HSI ANNUNCIATIONS NOTE: Some or all HSI annunciations may appear in the four quadrants of the G3X Touch HSI depending on the external navigator(s) configured. ‘1’ or ‘2’ will appear after the Naviga- VFR CDI Scales: Navigation tion Source if more 0.25nm, 1.25nm,...
  • Page 88 VFR annunciation is displayed in magenta. INT (Cyan): The pilot has elected to use the internal GPS (Magenta) navigation source instead of the external GPS navigation. Intentional Pilot Selection of Internal GPS Navigation Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 89 The bearing pointer is removed from the HSI and “NO DATA” is displayed in the information window if: • The NAV radio is not receiving • GPS is the bearing source and an the tuned VOR station active waypoint is not selected 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 90 1) With the full screen PFD displayed, press the MENU Key. Touch next to a bearing pointer to display the bearing pointer options. 3) Touch one of the available options or touch Off. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 91 Scale The CDI is capable of displaying two sources of navigation: GPS or NAV (VOR, localizer) depending on the external navigator(s) configured (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information). Color indicates the current navigation source: magenta (for GPS) or green (for VOR and LOC). The full-scale limits for the CDI are defined by a GPS-derived distance when coupled to GPS.
  • Page 92 Flight Instruments NOTE: The G3X Touch internal GPS flight plan is only for VFR use. Toggle the External Navigator 1 Navigator 1 Navigator Toggle External Navigator Toggle External Navigator CDI Source CDI Source Toggle the External Navigator 2 Navigator 2 Navigator (e.g., if the external navigator...
  • Page 93 1) With the full screen PFD displayed, or the split screen MFD on a base page, touch the HSI. 2) Touch More Options..3) Touch Reset G Meter. Maximum recorded G load Minimum G-meter recorded pointer G load G-meter 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 94 While in ‘Auto Trk/Hdg’ the HSI will remain heading-based when the aircraft is on the ground or when the flight director is in HDG mode. Refer to the G3X Touch installation manual for more information on configuring the HSI Orientation.
  • Page 95 Touch FPL Source > Internal on the Active Flight Plan Page, to temporarily allow flight planning through the G3X Touch using the internal GPS flight plan when an external GPS Navigator is configured. Touch FPL Source > External GPS to return to the external GPS navigator’s flight plan.
  • Page 96 HSI by a change in course pointer color from magenta to green. Additionally, the external navigator may have the ability to automatically switch the LOC course pointer when the CDI source change occurs. Reference the appropriate external navigator documentation for more information. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 97: Trim And Flap Position Indicators (Optional)

    When Elevator Trim, Aileron Trim, Rudder Trim, or Flap Position indicators are configured, the indications can be optionally displayed on the PFD in addition to the EIS Page. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. Elevator Trim...

  • Page 98: Obs Mode

    3) Touch Sync Course or enter the desired course to/from the waypoint using the keypad and touch Enter. 4) To cancel OBS Mode and return to automatic waypoint sequencing, touch OBS on the PFD. 5) Touch Release OBS Hold. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 99: Supplemental Flight Data

    The Outside Air Temperature (OAT) is displayed in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C) on the PFD (GDU 45X and GDU 470) or on the PFD Status Bar (GDU 46X). Outside Air Temperature Outside Air Temperature on PFD (GDU 45X and GDU 470) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Wind Data

    1) From the full-screen PFD, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch More Options. 3) Touch in the Wind Vector field to display the Air Temperature options. 4) Touch Speed/Dir, Head/X-wind, or Off. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 101: User Timer

    Wind Data USER TIMER The G3X Touch provides a simple stopwatch for measuring periods of time separately from the Flight Timer. The User Timer can be accessed from the Main Menu or by touching the field labeled 'TMR' in the PFD Status Bar. Additionally, the User Timer can be optionally configured to appear in the Data Bar at the top of all screens.

  • Page 102: Angle Of Attack (Aoa)

    User Timer on Data Bar ANGLE OF ATTACK (AOA) For G3X Touch installations that include a GAP 26 and a GSU 25, Angle of Attack information can be displayed on the PFD. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for the Angle of Attack Calibration procedure. During Angle of Attack Calibration Stall Warning AOA, Caution Alert AOA, Minimum Visible AOA, and Approach Target AOA (optional) settings are defined.
  • Page 103 Pneumatic CAN Bus Angle of Attack (AOA) System Stall Warning AOA (Flashes) Angle of Caution Alert Attack Approach Target AOA Minimum Visible AOA Angle of Attack (AOA) Angle of Attack Display (AOA) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 104: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    The descent angle locks to prevent changes in speed from altering the profile. The VNAV feature does not take into account any changes in ground speed that occur during the transition from level flight to descent. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 105: Using The Vnav Feature

    The magenta VNAV Indicator appears on the PFD. A message appears when approaching the VNAV Profile. When the VNAV Indicator is in the vertical center of the Vertical Deviation Scale, the aircraft is at the proper altitude for the VNAV Profile. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 106 12) Touch On or Off to enable or disable VNAV Messages. Waypoint—Enter any waypoint along the currently active route as the • reference waypoint. The reference waypoint defines the target location. Profile—Enter the descent rate. • Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 107 Canceling the VNAV profile: 1) While navigating a flight plan or Direct-to with a valid VNAV profile, press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch VNAV. 3) Press the MENU Key. 4) Touch Cancel VNAV Profile. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 108: Vnav Paired With Gtn

    The G3X Touch flight director will typically be in ALT mode prior to intercepting the glideslope or glidepath. You may arm APPR any time after you have...
  • Page 109 As you reach TOD, the magenta arrow will center up on the vertical deviation indicator. Top of Descent Indication Changing VNAV default descent angle: 1) From Home screen, select Utilities. 2) Select VNAV. 3) Select Menu to change the default descent angle. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 110 Flight Instruments Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 111: Section 3 Engine Indication System

    SECTION 3 ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM 3.1 EIS DISPLAY & ENG PAGE NOTE: The display of the G3X Touch Engine Indication System depends upon the current configuration and may vary from the examples discussed in this section. The G3X Touch EIS displays engine, electrical, and other system parameters.
  • Page 112 If sensor data to an instrument becomes invalid or unavailable, a red “X” is displayed across the instrument. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 113 Engine Hours (Tach) Counted whenever a valid RPM is detected. Ammeter Displays bus amps Total Hours Displays aircraft total hours similar to a Hobbs meter Fuel Calculator Calculates fuel endurance, range, and economy 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 114: Multi-Engine Indications (Optional)

    PROPELLER SYNC INDICATOR In Multi-Engine installations, a Propeller Sync Indicator is displayed on the Tachometer. The indicator spins in the direction of the higher-speed propeller when the propellers are out of sync. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 115 Propeller Sync Indicator Example Engine Indication System (Multi-Engine) Propeller Sync Indicator Example Main Tab on the Eng Page (Multi-Engine) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 116: Lean Assist Mode (Optional)

    A Lean Assist Button is displayed on the Eng Page when Lean Assist Mode is enabled and at least one Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) or Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) input is configured (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information). Using Lean Assist Mode: From the Main Tab of the Eng Page, touch Lean Assist.
  • Page 117 A light blue hollow triangle appears on the EGT gauge at the temperature where the first cylinder peaked. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 118 Indicates Difference Between Present and Peak Temperature Cylinder Two Peak Cylinder Temperature One Peak Temperature Lean Assist (Two EGT Cylinders Configured) The following gauge is displayed when TIT is configured instead of EGT. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 119 Lean of Peak (LOP) if the fuel flow pointer is below the blue triangle. Fuel Flow Cor- responding to the peak EGT Fuel Flow Gauge - Lean Assist (Fuel Flow Sensor Configured) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 120: Fuel Calculator (Optional)

    Lean Assist (EIS) (Example) 3.4 FUEL CALCULATOR (OPTIONAL) WARNING: The G3X Touch Fuel Calculator and/or Fuel Range Rings are NOT intended to be relied upon as the primary fuel indicator(s), and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of proper flight planning. G3X Touch fuel calculations do not use the aircraft fuel quantity indicators and are calculated from the last time the fuel was reset.

  • Page 121: Cas Messages (Optional)

    3.5 CAS MESSAGES (OPTIONAL) The Crew Alerting System (CAS) messages displayed depend upon the current configuration, and will vary from the examples listed below. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information on configuring CAS messages (if applicable).
  • Page 122 When more CAS messages are present than can be displayed in the available window space, an upside-down triangle will appear in the CAS Annunciation Window. Touch the CAS Annunciation Window to display the MFD CAS Messages Window. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 123: Section 4 Cns Interface

    Configurable Data Field - BRG (example)- See Appendix A for complete list of options COM 2 - Transfers the standby and active COM2 frequencies. STBY - Displays/removes the COM2 Standby Page. The COM2 Standby Page is used to enter and transfer COM2 frequencies. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 124: Auto-Tuning Frequencies (Optional)

    CNS Interface 4.2 AUTO-TUNING FREQUENCIES (OPTIONAL) NOTE: Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information on the G3X Touch optional communication interfaces. Frequencies can be automatically tuned from the following: • Map Page • Nearest Air Traffic Control Page • Weather Page • Nearest Flight Service Station Page...
  • Page 125 2) Touch the page navigation bar. 3) Touch Airspace. 4) Touch the desired airspace. 5) Touch Frequencies. 6) Touch the desired frequency to tune. 7) OPTIONAL: Touch the desired COM radio if configured with more than one. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 126: Com Radio (Optional)

    COM transceiver is selected. If an audio panel is not configured in the system, all COM active frequencies are always displayed in green (since the GDU has no knowledge which radio(s) are selected). Active Standby Field Field COM Radio on PFD COM Radio Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 127 Repeating steps 1 and 2 will stop monitoring the frequency. Transferring Standby to Active: From the CNS Data Bar, touch the COM 1 frequency field. 1) Press the STBY on the CNS Data Bar. 2) Touch XFER. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 128 6) Enter the name/frequency using the keypad and touch Enter. Deleting a User Frequency: 1) Touch STBY on CNS Data Bar. 2) Touch Find. 3) Touch the User Tab. 4) Touch Edit User Frequencies. 5) Touch Delete. 6) Touch Yes. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 129: Automatic Squelch

    Touching STBY > Squelch again enables Automatic Squelch. When Automatic Squelch is disabled, the COM frequency and the Squelch on the COM tuning page is highlighted green. ERROR MESSAGES Copilot Push-to-Talk Stuck COM Error Messages on CNS Bar 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 130 Message Description Action The key has been in the VOLUME KEY pressed position for at least 30 Contact Garmin for service if the IS STUCK seconds. This key will now be message persists. ignored. The key has been in the...
  • Page 131 KEYS STUCK for at least 35 seconds. This tests. Contact Garmin for service key will now be ignored. if this message persists. An internal hardware Contact Garmin for service if this HARDWARE problem is preventing COM message persists. FAULT transmission.

  • Page 132: Gma 245/245R (Optional)

    Normal - Provides access to the Audio/Intercom Page and MIC/COM settings. Minimized - Provides access to the Audio/Intercom Page and displays the current MIC/COM settings (cannot change the MIC/COM settings in this format) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 133 Touch COM on the CNS Data Bar to select/deselect a monitored radio. Selecting the Radio to transmit from: Touch the MIC box on the CNS Data Bar to change the radio used to transmit (talk) from. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 134: Audio/Intercom Page

    1) Touch Audio on the CNS Data Bar. 2) Touch the Radios tab (if needed.) 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch the Audio Panel button to display the Audio/Intercom Page. 3) Touch the Radios tab (if needed.) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 135 The receiver detects the three tones - outer, middle, and inner - and illuminates the marker beacon annunciations located to the left of the altimeter on the PFD. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 136 Options... to switch between High and Low marker beacon receiver sensitivity. High is used to provide an earlier indication when nearing a marker during an approach. Low results in a narrower marker dwell while over a station. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 137 The playback function also resets to the start after listening to a selected recording. • The playback function retains approximately the last 60 seconds of received audio from the MIC selected COM radio. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 138 The More Options... Button allows access to the AUX Radios, Marker Sensitivity, and Active COM Receive Monitor Mute functions. Selecting Monitor Mute, mutes the monitored COM radio when audio from the MIC selected COM radio is heard. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 139: Intercom Tab

    INTERCOM TAB The following paragraphs describe the functions accessible from the Intercom Tab. Selecting the Intercom tab: 1) Touch Audio on the CNS Data Bar. 2) Touch the Intercom tab (if needed.) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 140 The ICS Volume section allows selection of Pilot, Copilot, and Passenger intercom volume. A volume adjust slider is used to set the selected volume on G3X Touch systems with a GMA 245R. Intercom volume controls are not present on G3X Touch systems with a GMA 245, intercom volume is controlled using the knobs on the GMA 245 instead.
  • Page 141 Pilot and Copilot or hear the pilot's selected radios. MORE OPTIONS... The More Options button allows access to the 3D Audio and Muting functions. Intercom Tab, More Options Button Selected 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Phone & Media Tab

    2) Touch the Phone & Media tab (if needed.) The Phone & Media Tab on the Audio-Intercom Page, provides access to the telephone controls, enables media playback, and connects to a Bluetooth device. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 143 CNS Interface Audio/Intercom Page, Phone & Media Tab 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 144 The GMA 245 supports Bluetooth wireless delivery of pilot headphone audio to versions of the Garmin VIRB action camera that support Bluetooth mic audio input for recording. Pairing a Garmin VIRB to the GMA 245 works like pairing other Bluetooth audio devices.
  • Page 145 Action camera that supports Bluetooth audio. Bluetooth is connected with telephone and media functions. When connected to the telephone, the Bluetooth title is replaced with the phone's ID (if provided by phone). 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 146 In this instance, the media controls are disabled. The audio is audible via the intercom but may only be controlled via the external device. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 147 To aid in troubleshooting, the G3X Touch can be used to disable the Bluetooth functionality on the GMA 245R devices. Bluetooth on the GMA 245R can be re- enabled with the same process as disabling it. The GMA 245R will also re-enable Bluetooth when it is powercycled.
  • Page 148 Also, the Audio Panel page provides an indication of an existing call (via “Call Active”) allowing the pilot to join in the call via the intercom by enabling “Telephone Audio”. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 149 Touch Audio on the Data Bar when a Bluetooth phone call is “incoming” or “active” to directly access the Phone/Media tab on the Audio/Intercom page and provide instant access to the phone controls. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 150 Also, the caller’s phone number is displayed above the phone controls if provided by the external device. Incoming Call (Phone is Ringing) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 151 CNS Interface Active Call (Call is in Progress) Telephone Volume Slider 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 152: Music Input Tab

    Bluetooth input. Note that the Source names for the Music 1 and Music 2 (wired) inputs are defined in configuration mode (SXM, DVD, etc., as shown in preceding figure), the Bluetooth input Source name is Bluetooth and cannot be changed. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 153 2) Touch Music 1, Music 2, or Bluetooth to select the audio source. Adjusting Volume: A volume adjust slider is used to set the selected volume on G3X Touch systems with a GMA 245R. Volume controls are not present on G3X Touch systems with a GMA 245, volume is controlled using the knobs on the GMA 245 instead.

  • Page 154: Dme Tuning

    1) From the Main Menu touch DME or touch DME on the Data Bar. DME Button on Data Bar 2) Touch VLOC1, VLOC2, or HOLD. The active frequency or HOLD is displayed on the DME Button. DME Mode Selection Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 155: Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)

    CNS Interface 4.5 REMOTE TRANSPONDER INTERFACE (OPTIONAL) The G3X Touch is capable of interfacing with several remote transponders providing Mode S interrogation and reply capabilities. Selective addressing or Mode Select (Mode S) capability includes the following features: • Level-2 reply data link capability (used to exchange information between aircraft and ATC facilities) •...

  • Page 156: Transponder Code And Mode Selection

    1) Touch the transponder data box on the PFD. 2) Use the keypad to enter a code and touch Enter. Touch STBY, GND/ALT, or ON to change the mode, and touch Enter. Transponder Code, Mode, and Flight ID Entry Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 157 If Altitude Mode is selected, a green ALT indication and transponder code appear in the mode field of the Transponder Data Box, and all transponder replies requesting altitude information are provided with pressure altitude information. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 158: Ads-B Out

    When configured with an ADS-B Out capable transponder, ‘NO ADSB’ is displayed in yellow, in the Transponder Data Box, if the ADS-B Out broadcast has been manually disabled or if the transponder does not have the required GPS data. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 159: Flight Id Reporting

    NOTE: The Flight ID must be configured to ‘Set By Pilot’ in Configuration Mode for the Flight ID option to appear on the Transponder Page. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. Entering a Flight ID: 1) Touch the transponder data box on the PFD.
  • Page 160 CNS Interface Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 161: Section 5 Gps Navigation

    NOTE: The compass arc is not available in ‘North Up’ map orientation. A compass arc representing the aircraft’s ground track, appears by default on the Map Page. The route line represents the course. Compass Arc Compass Arc 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 162: Using Map Displays

    WARNING: The G3X Touch map displays are to be used for situational awareness only. Map displays are used extensively in the G3X Touch to provide situational awareness in flight. Most G3X Touch maps can display the following information: • Airports, NAVAIDs, airspaces, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.) with names...

  • Page 163: Map Page Setup

    1) With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Under the ‘General’ Tab, touch and drag to scroll to the Orientation field. 4) Touch 5) Touch North Up, Track Up, or DTK Up. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 164 1) With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Under the ‘General’ Tab, touch and drag to scroll to the North Up On Ground field. 4) Touch 5) Touch On or Off. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 165 Changing the Map Type (VFR/IFR): 1) With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Touch the ‘Map’ Tab. 4) Touch 5) Touch VFR or IFR. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 166: Map Range

    Map Range AUTO ZOOM Auto Zoom allows the G3X Touch to change the map display range to the smallest range clearly showing the active waypoint. Auto Zoom can be overridden by adjusting the range and remains that way until the active waypoint changes, a terrain or traffic alert occurs, or the aircraft takes off.

  • Page 167: Map Panning

    Touch to cycle through the list of map features present at that position. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 168 Reviewing information for a map feature: 1) From any map, touch a map feature. 2) If multiple map features are present, touch to cycle through the list. 3) Touch the Map Feature button to display additional information. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 169: Fuel Range Ring

    GPS Navigation FUEL RANGE RING WARNING: The G3X Touch Fuel Calculator and/or Fuel Range Rings are NOT intended to be relied upon as the primary fuel indicator(s), and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of proper flight planning. G3X Touch fuel calculations do not use the aircraft fuel quantity indicators and are calculated from the last time the fuel was reset.

  • Page 170: Glide Range Ring

    ) and Sink Rate (at V ) must be configured on the Aircraft Con- figuration Page in Configuration Mode. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. NOTE: Many factors, such as winds at various altitudes, terrain, and even pilot actions affect the ability to accurately estimate the gliding range of an aircraft.
  • Page 171 5) Touch and drag the page up or down to find the Glide Range Ring field. 6) Touch the in the Glide Range Ring field, and touch On or Off. Touch to Enable or Disable the Glide Range Ring Map Setup Page 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 172: Best Airport Bearing Pointer

    NOTE: In order to display the Best Airport Bearing Pointer, Best Glide Speed and Sink Rate (at VG) must be configured on the Aircraft Configuration Page in Configuration Mode. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. The Best Airport Bearing Pointer points to the airport within the Glide Range Ring...

  • Page 173: Best Airport Line

    MFD and Split Screen Map displays instead of the HSI. The line appears as a series of cyan chevrons between the aircraft marker and the recommended glide-to airport. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 174: Selected Altitude Intercept Arc

    The distance tool displays a dashed Measurement Line and a Map Pointer to aid in graphically identifying points to measure. Lat/Long, bearing, distance, and elevation data is provided. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 175: Topography

    Topographic data can be displayed or removed as described in the following procedures. Displaying/removing topographic data: 1) From the Map Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Topo Shading. Topographic Shading (Map Page) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 176: Map Page Traffic

    3) Touch and drag the tabs left or right to find the desired tab. 4) Touch the ‘General’ Tab. 5) Touch the in the Detail Level field. 6) Touch Least, Less, Normal, More, or Most. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 177 ADIZ • • AIRMET • • Alert Areas • • SIGMET • • Caution Areas • • • • • • Danger Areas • • Features Displayed at Each Map Detail Level 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 178: Airways

    NDBs, and Intersections) are also displayed. IFR Map Airways may be displayed on the map at the pilot’s discretion. Displaying/removing airways: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Setup. 3) Touch Map. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 179 2) If multiple map features are present, touch to cycle through the list. 3) With the airway selected, touch the Map Feature button to display additional information. Low Altitude Airway Review Page 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 180: Waypoints

    Waypoints can be changed by entering the ICAO identifier, entering the name of the facility, or by entering the city name. As a waypoint identifier, facility name, or location is entered, the G3X Touch’s Spell’N’Find™ feature scrolls through the data- base, displaying those waypoints matching the characters which have been entered up to that point.
  • Page 181 2) Enter the waypoint identifier using the keypad and touch Enter. Touch Find > Search Name > Search by Facility Name. Enter the facility name using the keypad and touch Enter. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 182 Touch the desired runway. Touch to tune runway lights Runway Selection Viewing additional information for a frequency: The Freq Tab uses the descriptions and abbreviations listed in the following table: Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 183: Automatic Waypoint Selection

    NEAREST INFORMATION The G3X Touch provides a NRST Key which gives the pilot quick access to nearest airport, weather, VOR, NDB, intersection, user waypoint, city, ARTCC, FSS, VRPs, and airspace information. If none are available, “None Within 200 NM” is displayed. "No Immediate Airspace"...
  • Page 184 • Minimum Runway Length: Allows the pilot to enter a specific length for the shortest runway allowed. • Include Private Airports: Allows the pilot to include Private Airports in the search criteria. Entering airport/heliport criteria: 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Press the MENU Key. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 185: Weather Information

    Page. In addition to displaying a map of the currently selected intersection and surrounding area, the Intersection Information Page displays the region, bearing, distance, latitude, and longitude. Selecting an intersection: 1) From the Waypoint (Wpt) Page. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 186: Ndbs

    3) Enter the NDB identifier using the keypad and touch Enter. 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Touch the Page Navigation Bar. 3) Touch NDBs. 4) Touch the desired NDB from the list. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 187: Vors

    4) Touch the desired VOR from the list. USER WAYPOINTS The G3X Touch can create and store up to 3,000 user-defined waypoints. Once a waypoint has been created, it can be renamed, deleted, or moved. NOTE: Most terrain and obstacle warnings will be suppressed when the...
  • Page 188 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch User Waypoints. 3) Touch the Proximity Tab. 4) Press the Menu Key. 5) Touch New Proximity Waypoint. a) Touch Use Identifier. b) Enter the desired identifier using the keypad. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 189 7) Make the necessary changes and touch Back. Deleting user waypoints: 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Touch User WPTs. 3) Touch the desired user waypoint. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) Touch Delete Waypoint. 6) Touch Yes. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 190: Airspace

    ™ ahead. This feature conveniently highlights the airspace nearest to the aircraft’s current altitude and de-emphasizes non-pertinent airspace so pilots can quickly distinguish their location to the relevant airspace around them. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 191 Additionally, airspace altitude overlays can be depicted on the moving map and reduce pilot workload, particularly in congested airspace. With airspace altitude overlays, pilots can easily view airspace maximum and minimum altitudes, so it’s easier to identify airspace altitude limitations at a glance. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 192 6) Touch and drag to display the 'Altitude Labels' field. 7) Touch the to display a list of options. 8) Touch Off, Auto, 2nm, 3nm, 5nm, 8nm, 12nm, 20nm, 30nm, 50nm, 80nm, or 120nm. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 193: Direct-To Navigation Using The G3X Touch

    Once a direct-to is activated, the G3X Touch establishes a point-to-point course line from the present position to the selected direct-to destination. Course guidance is provided until the direct-to is replaced with a new direct-to or flight plan, or canceled.
  • Page 194 Canceling or resuming a direct-to: 1) Press the Direct-to Key. 2) If an external navigator is configured, touch FPL Source > Internal from the FPL Page. 3) Touch Stop Navigation or Resume Flight. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 195: Section 6 Flight Planning

    Garmin Portables) to the G3X Touch or external navigator (if configured). Flight planning on the G3X Touch consists of building a flight plan by entering waypoints one at a time and inserting approaches as needed. The flight plan is displayed on maps using different line widths, colors, and types, based on the type of leg and the segment of the flight plan currently being flown.

  • Page 196: Flight Plan Data Fields

    Touch FPL Source > Internal on the Active Flight Plan Page or the Direct-to Page, to temporarily allow flight planning through the G3X Touch using the internal GPS flight plan when an external GPS Navigator is configured. Press the FPL Source >...

  • Page 197: Flight Plan Creation Using The G3X Touch

    The active flight plan is listed on the Active Flight Plan Page. It is the flight plan to which the G3X Touch is currently providing guidance, and is shown on the navigation maps. Stored flight plans are listed on the Flight Plan List Page, and are available for activation (becomes the active flight plan).
  • Page 198 Touch Find > Search City > Search by City. Enter the city name using the keypad. 6) Touch Enter. 7) Repeat steps 4-6 for each additional waypoint. Creating a stored flight plan using the G3X Touch: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Flight Plan List. 3) Press MENU.

  • Page 199: Flight Plan Storage Using The G3X Touch

    6.3 FLIGHT PLAN STORAGE USING THE G3X TOUCH The G3X Touch can store up to 50 flight plans. The active flight plan is erased when another flight plan is activated. Details about each stored flight plan can be viewed on the Flight Plan List Page Viewing information about a stored flight plan: 1) Press the MENU Key twice.

  • Page 200: Flight Plan Activation Using The G3X Touch

    2) Touch the waypoint leg to be activated. 3) Touch Activate Leg. 4) Touch Yes. Canceling an On Route Direct-To or Active Leg: 1) Press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Resume Flight Plan. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 201: Flight Plan Editing

    Touch Find > Search Name > Search by Facility Name. Enter the facility name using the keypad. Touch Find > Search City > Search by City. Enter the city name using the keypad. 5) Touch Enter. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 202: Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, And/Or Name

    Without fuel input, the 'specified' fuel burn value and 'actual' speed are used for the Plan Fuel and Plan Speed data fields. With fuel input, the 'actual' fuel burn and speed are used to populate these data fields. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 203 8) Enter the desired value using the keypad and touch Enter. Editing the Saved Flight Plan Name: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Flight Plan List 3) Touch the desired saved flight plan. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 204: Copying Flight Plans

    Enter the desired name using the keypad and touch Enter. COPYING FLIGHT PLANS The G3X Touch allows copying a flight plan into a new flight plan memory slot, allowing editing, etc., without affecting the original flight plan. This can be used to duplicate an existing stored flight plan for use in creating a modified version of the original stored flight plan.

  • Page 205: Inverting A Flight Plan

    Any flight plan may be inverted (reversed) for navigation back to the original departure point. Inverting the active flight plan: 1) From the Active Flight Plan, touch FPL Source > Internal if an external navigator is configured. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 206: Importing/Exporting Flight Plans

    4) Touch Export. 5) Acknowledge flight plan export success/failure by touching OK. Any flight plan may be sent to a properly connected GNS/GTN device so that it can track the same flight plan. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 207: Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)

    NAVIGATOR CONFIGURED) WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga- tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.

  • Page 208: Selecting An Approach

    Loading/Activating an approach from the active flight plan page: 1) Press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Select Approach. 3) Touch to view a list of approaches. 4) Touch the desired approach. 5) Touch Load Approach. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 209: Activating Vectors-To-Final

    Activate Vectors-to-Final is used when being vectored to the final approach course by Air Traffic Control (ATC). The G3X Touch creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]). On the Active Flight Plan Page, a Vector to Final symbol appears beside the first approach waypoint.
  • Page 210 Extension Vectors-to-Final The G3X Touch does not provide guidance to the inbound course. The course deviation needle on the graphic HSI remains off-center until established on the final approach course. The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line.

  • Page 211: Section 7 Hazard Avoidance

    (e.g., Weather Page, Waypoint Information Page, Data Fields, etc.). The G3X Touch system is capable of receiving weather information from a variety of sources and seamlessly switching the displayed information for comparison.

  • Page 212: Data Link Weather (Optional)

    Hazard Avoidance DATA LINK WEATHER (OPTIONAL) NOTE: See the G3X Touch Installation Manual for Data Link Weather activa- tion instructions. DATA LINK WEATHER ADVISORY Each time the system powers-up, the pilot is prompted to acknowledge a Data link weather advisory.
  • Page 213 The supported FIS-B radios are designed to receive, process, and output traffic (ADS-B air-to-air, and TIS-B traffic information), and weather (Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B)) information to the G3X Touch system through an RS-232 serial connection or Bluetooth connection. As a UAT receiver, the FIS-B radios can receive and, when connected to the G3X Touch, display Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B) weather products as well as traffic.
  • Page 214 8 hours As Available otherwise 12 hours 8 hours AIRMET 12 hours As Available As Available, then at 15 SIGMET 12 hours minute intervals for 1 hour PIREP 4 hours As Available Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 215 SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a Radio ID. SiriusXM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that allows the G3X Touch to display weather data and/or entertainment programming. SXM Weather Information • Radio ID—Eight-digit ID number used for activation.
  • Page 216 3) Scroll the tabs left/right or up/down if necessary. 4) Touch the Weather Tab. 5) Touch to view a list of options (On, Off, Auto, range settings, etc.). 6) Touch the desired option for each weather product. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 217 2) Touch More. 3) Touch Weather Legend. 4) Touch to cycle through the weather products. Animating weather: 1) From the Map Page or the Wx Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Animate Weather. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 218 Surface Precipitation Surface Analysis Sea Surface Temperatures Echo Tops Surface Pressure Lightning Storm Cells METAR (US) METAR (Canada) TAF (US) * TAF (Canada) AIRMET SIGMET PIREP Winds Aloft Temperatures Aloft NOTAMs * Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 219 The display of radar coverage is always active when NEXRAD is selected. Areas where NEXRAD radar coverage is not currently available or is not being collected are indicated in grayish-purple. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 220 • Sun strobes, when the radar antenna points directly at the sun • Military aircraft deploy metallic dust (chaff) which can cause alterations in radar scans • Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 221 The intensity of a radar reflection is not necessarily an indication of the weather hazard level. For instance, wet hail returns a strong radar reflection, while dry hail does not. Both wet and dry hail can be extremely hazardous. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 222 Satellite observation of clouds is represented as temperature data, where colder tops are typically found at higher altitudes. This temperature data is transformed into cloud top height contours, indicating the height of the cloud top in 5,000 foot increments. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 223 Cloud Tops Forecast data displays forecasted cloud top heights. Heights are indicated in 1,500 foot increments from 1,500 feet up to 15,000 feet and in 3,000 foot increments from 15,000 feet up to 24,000 feet. Cloud Tops Forecast Data 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 224 Winds Aloft are displayed using wind barbs or a wind streamline depending on the selected range. The wind barbs indicate wind speed and direction. The wind streamline indicates wind direction with arrows. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 225 A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. Winds Aloft Data Winds Aloft Legend 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 226 Isobars that are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Strong gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds. Pressure units can be displayed in Millibars (mb) or Inches of Mercury (in). Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 227 Lightning data shows the approximate location of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. A strike icon represents a strike that has occurred within a two-kilometer region and within the last seven minutes. The exact location of the lightning strike is not displayed. Lightning Data 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 228 The tip of the arrow indicates where the storm should be in 15 minutes. Critical information about the storm cell (tops and intensity) can be viewed by touching the storm cell. Storm Cell Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 229 IFR (ceiling 500 to below 1000 feet AGL and/or visibility 1 mile to less than 3 miles) Low IFR (ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile) METAR text does not contain adequate information to determine flight conditions 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 230 3,000 square miles at any one time. AIRMETs are routinely issued for six-hour periods and are amended as necessary due to changing weather conditions. AIRMETs are displayed as colored, dashed lines. AIRMET Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 231 TFRs are routinely issued for activities such as sporting events, dignitary visits, military depots, and forest fires. TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). TFR Data 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 232 Control (ATC) facilities are required to solicit PIREPs. A PIREP may contain unforecast adverse weather conditions, such as low in-flight visibility, icing conditions, wind shear, and turbulence. PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) or Urgent (UUA). PIREP Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 233 Few Clouds Sky Conditions Scattered Clouds Broken Clouds Overcast Turbulence Negligible or Smooth Light Turbulence Light to Moderate Turbulence Turbulence Moderate Turbulence Moderate to Severe Turbulence Severe Turbulence Extreme Turbulence PIREP Icons 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 234 Turbulence data identifies the potential for erratic movement of high-altitude air mass associated winds. Turbulence is classified as light, moderate, severe, or extreme. Turbulence data is intended to supplement AIRMETs and SIGMETs. Turbulence Data Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 235 Refer to documentation from the lightning detection system manufacturer for detailed information about the system. NOTE: Lightning detector data cannot be displayed simultaneously with data link lightning weather products on the same map. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 236 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Scroll the tabs left or right if necessary. 4) Touch the Lightning Tab. 5) Touch under Lightning Detector Mode and select Strike or Cell as desired. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 237 1) From the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Scroll the tabs left or right if necessary. 4) Touch the Lightning Tab. 5) Touch Clear Strikes. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 238: Terrain

    Note that all obstructions may not be available in the terrain and obstacle database. No terrain and obstacle information is shown without a valid 3-D GPS position. The G3X Touch GPS receiver provides the horizontal position and altitude of the aircraft. Aircraft GPS altitude is derived from satellite position. GPS altitude is then converted to a mean sea level (MSL)-based altitude (GPS-MSL altitude) and is used to determine terrain and obstacle proximity.

  • Page 239: Synthetic Vision

    Enabling/disabling Terrain Shading on the Map Page: From the Map Page, press MENU, then touch Terrain. TERRAIN VIEWS Two views are displayed on the Terrain (Ter) Page: the Map View, and the Profile View. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 240 Obstacles are shown on the Terrain Page at or below the map range of 12 nm. Obstacles are also shown on the Map Page when the map range is set to 3 nm or below. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 241: Terrain Settings

    Use the terrain settings to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your flight path. • Caution Elevation—The G3X Touch will provide an alert if the terrain or obstacle is within the default Caution Elevation or user-defined Caution Elevation.

  • Page 242: Terrain Alerts

    Hazard Avoidance • Alert Sensitivity—The three Alert Sensitivity settings (Terrain, Obstacles, and Descent Rate) determine what level of alerts are annunciated. The G3X Touch defaults to ‘High’ sensitivity, which annunciates all red and yellow alerts at the time set in Look Ahead Time. ‘Medium’ sensitivity annunciates all of the red and the highest priority of yellow alerts.
  • Page 243 “terrain ahead! pull “obstacle ahead! pull “sink rate, pull up!” up!” up!” Warning “terrain! terrain! pull “obstacle! obstacle! “pull up!” up! pull up!” pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 244: Traffic Systems

    The G3X Touch is compatible with three different traffic sources; TIS-A traffic via a Garmin Mode S Transponder, TAS via a GTS 800, or ADS-B/TIS-B traffic via a compatible ADS-B device. When the G3X Touch system is configured with both a...

  • Page 245: Traffic Prioritization

    - GDL device receiving both air-to-air and TIS-B - GTX 23ES/GTX 330ES device receiving TIS-A - GDL device receiving only air-to-air The G3X Touch is capable of device switching in the event that a device becomes unavailable. 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 246: Traffic Information Service (Tis-A) (Optional)

    Traffic Display Range on the Map Set Up menu. Traffic Modes TRAFFIC SYMBOLOGY Traffic is shown on the G3X Touch according to TCAS symbology, graphically shown on the Traffic Page (Optional), Map Page, in the Traffic Warning Window, and Synthetic Vision.
  • Page 247 Traffic Symbols TRAFFIC ANNUNCIATIONS The G3X Touch displays traffic symbolically on the Map Page, and the Traffic Warning Window (Inset Map) in the lower left corner of the GDU 46X MFD display. When a traffic advisory (TA) is detected, the following automatically occur: • The Traffic Warning Window (Inset Map) is enabled and displays traffic (GDU 46X...
  • Page 248 A traffic voice alert is generated whenever the number of Traffic Advisories on the G3X Touch screen increases from one scan to the next. Limiting Traffic Advisories only reduces the “nuisance” alerting due to proximate aircraft. For example, when the first Traffic Advisories appear on the TIS-A display, the user is alerted audibly.
  • Page 249 30 knots or when on the approach leg of a route. TRAFFIC GROUND TRACK Traffic ground track is indicated on the G3X Touch screen by a “target track vector,” a short line shown in 45-degree increments, extending in the direction of target movement.
  • Page 250 Enabling/disabling the traffic alerts: NOTE: Traffic alerts are reset to ‘enabled’ on the next power cycle. 1) From the Traffic (Trf) Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Alerts to toggle between Inhibit and Enable. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 251: Garmin Gts 800 Traffic (Optional)

    Aircraft without altitude reporting capability are shown without altitude separation data or climb descent indi- cation. Pilots should remain vigilant for traffic at all times. NOTE: TIS-A is disabled when TAS installed. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 252 Hazard Avoidance The optional Garmin GTS 800 is a Traffic Advisory System (TAS). It enhances flight crew situational awareness by displaying traffic information for transponder-equipped aircraft. The system also provides visual and aural traffic alerts including voice announcements to assist in visually acquiring traffic.
  • Page 253 ‘+’ symbol; a minus sign ‘-’ indicates traffic is below own aircraft. A vertical trend arrow to the right of the intruder symbol indicates climbing or descending traffic with an upward or downward-pointing arrow respectively. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 254 “One o’clock” through Altitude” (if within 200 “One Mile” through “Ten “Twelve o’clock” feet of own altitude), or Miles”, or “More than ten or “No Bearing” “Altitude not available” miles” TA Descriptive Voice Announcements Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 255 Intruder closing rate provides less than 30 seconds of horizontal separation and vertical separation is within 800 feet. Intruder range is within 0.55 nm and vertical separation is within 800 feet. TA Sensitivity Level and TA Alerting Criteria 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 256 Switching from operating mode to standby mode: 1) From the Traffic Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Standby. Switching from standby mode to operating mode: 1) From the Traffic Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Operate. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 257 Map range is adjustable by touching + and -, as indicated by the map range rings. The traffic mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the upper left corner of the page. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 258: Data Link Traffic (Optional)

    It is designed to receive, process, and output traffic (ADS-B air-to-air, and TIS-B traffic information), and weather (Flight Information Service-Broadcast (FIS-B)) information to the G3X Touch system through an RS-232 serial connection or Bluetooth connection. ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) is a surveillance technology deployed across the United States as the cornerstone of the FAA’s Next Generation Air...
  • Page 259 Currently, rule-compliant ADS-B Out capability in the United States requires a TSO’ed SBAS-enabled GPS, such as a Garmin GPS 400W or similar, and one of two possible data links: 1090 ES transponder or a 978 MHz UAT. Either data link system is capable of transmitting the aircraft’s position, velocity, identification, and other...
  • Page 260 WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information for col- lision avoidance maneuvering. The traffic display does not provide collision avoidance resolution advisories and does not, under any circumstances or conditions, relieve the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 261 As a non-participating aircraft you are only receiving TIS-B traffic information for traffic within 15 nm and 3,500’ of a participating aircraft. Limited traffic services available (may be limited to Air-to-Air ADS-B) No Traffic Data Available Traffic Modes 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 262 *Ground traffic is only displayed on the Map Page when the aircraft is on the ground or below 1,500 feet AGL. Ground traffic is always displayed on the dedicated traffic page. ADS-B Traffic Symbology Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 263 See the Additional Features Section for more information about Synthetic Vision. ADS-B Symbol on the PFD Description (Synthetic Vision Only) Proximity Advisory (PA) Traffic Advisory (TA) Non-threat traffic PFD ADS-B Symbology (Synthetic Vision Only) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 264 TRAFFIC ALERTS (ADS-B TIS-B) A traffic voice alert is generated whenever the number of Traffic Advisories on the G3X Touch display increases. Limiting Traffic Advisories only reduces the “nuisance” alerting due to proximate aircraft. For example, when the first Traffic Advisories appear on the display, the user is alerted audibly.
  • Page 265 1) Touch the HSI or Attitude Indicator on the PFD. 2) Touch More Options. 3) Touch Traffic to toggle traffic on and off. Displaying Traffic information: Touch the traffic on the map to display range and altitude separation information. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 266 • Below: Displays non-threat and proximity traffic from 2,700 feet above the aircraft to 9,000 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during descent phase of flight. • Unrestricted: All traffic is displayed. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 267 500 feet Aircraft above own aircraft) Identification (tail number or Flight Altitude Trend (up ID number) arrow indicates climbing, down arrow indicates descending) Traffic Absolute Motion Vector Example ADS-B Traffic Symbol 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 268 Refer to the table below for more details. Traffic Page Range Ring Settings TargetTrend Look-ahead .5nm to 2nm 30 seconds 2nm to 6nm 60 seconds 6nm to 12nm 2 minutes 12nm to 40nm 5 minutes TargetTrend Look-ahead Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 269 Traffic Direction TargetTrend with Relative Motion Vector Altitude and Altitude Trend Traffic Direction TargetTrend and Relative Motion Vector Altitude TargetTrend Overlaid on Moving Map 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 270 1) With the Map Page displayed, press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Under the ‘Traffic’ Tab, touch and drag to scroll to the TargetTrend field. 4) Touch On or Off. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 271: Section 8 Additional Features

    The optional SiriusXM Radio entertainment audio feature offers more than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. Optional checklists help to quickly find the proper procedure on the ground or during flight. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 272: Synthetic Vision (Svx)

    Synthetic Vision is a visual enhancement to the G3X Touch. Synthetic Vision depicts a forward-looking attitude display of the topography immediately in front of the aircraft.
  • Page 273 • Runway Display • Flight Path Marker • Terrain Alerting • Traffic Display • Obstacle Alerting • Airport Signs • Zero-Pitch Line Zero Pitch Line (ZPL) Pathways Airport Flight Runway Path Marker Synthetic Vision 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 274: Synthetic Vision Operation

    A localizer course is represented by green boxes that correspond to a green CDI. An inactive leg of an active flight plan is represented by white boxes corresponding to a white line drawn on the Navigation Map indicating an inactive leg. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 275 Climb profiles cannot be displayed due to the variables associated with aircraft performance. Flight plan legs requiring a climb are indicated by pathways displayed at a level above the aircraft at the altitude selected. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 276 If LOC is the selected navigation source on the HSI, the pathways boxes are green for the ILS. Pathways boxes are not displayed for segments such as heading legs or VOR radials. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 277 Descending final approach segment displayed by pathway Pathways - Enroute, Descent, and Approach iSSeD pproaCh Pathways are displayed at the selected altitude upon activating the missed approach on the external GPS navigator. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 278 The Zero Pitch Line is drawn completely across the display and represents the aircraft attitude with respect to the horizon. It may not align with the terrain horizon, particularly when the terrain is mountainous or when the aircraft is flown at high altitudes. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 279 1) Touch the Attitude Indicator or HSI to display the PFD Options. 2) Touch More Options. 3) Touch and drag to scroll down. 4) Touch Traffic to toggle synthetic vision traffic on and off. Traffic Synthetic Vision Traffic 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 280 15 nm from and airport and disappear at approximately 4.5 nm. Airport signs are shown without the identifier until the aircraft is approximately eight nautical miles from the airport. Airport Sign with Identifier (Between 4.5 nm 8 nm) Airport Signs Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 281 As the aircraft gets closer to the runway, more detail such as runway numbers and centerlines are displayed. Other Runway on Airport Runway Selected for Approach Airport Runways 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 282 In these cases, the conflict is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view and the alert will have arrows indicating the direction of the alert. Terrain Annunciation Terrain Warning PFD Terrain Alert Potential Impact Points Pop-up Alert MFD Terrain Alerts Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 283 (earth) or blue (sky) colored bar at the top or bottom of the screen is displayed to prevent the pilot from losing sight of the horizon. Blue Band Terrain Completely Fills Display Blue Sky Bar with Full Display Terrain 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 284 1) With Synthetic Vision enabled, from the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Touch and drag the tabs to scroll. 4) Touch the Miscellaneous Tab. 5) Touch the Field of View 6) Touch On or Off. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 285: Safetaxi

    1) From the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Touch Set Up Map. 3) Touch and drag the tabs to scroll. 4) Touch the Airport Tab. 5) Touch and drag to scroll down 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 286: Safetaxi Cycle Number And Revision

    8.3 CHARTVIEW WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga- tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
  • Page 287 2) If necessary, touch the Waypoint Identifier Field at the top of the page. 3) Enter the desired airport using the keypad or the Find option. 4) Touch to display a list of charts. 5) Touch the desired chart from the list. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 288: Aircraft Symbol

    > Charts Tab) quickly expands the chart. Expanding the chart: From the Waypoint Page with the Charts Tab selected, touch the Chart Expand Button. Touch the Chart Expand Button again to resume normal viewing. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 289: Navigation Database-Published Notams

    ChartView database. If NOTAMs are available for the selected airport, a ‘Chart NOTAMs’ option will be displayed at the bottom of the drop-down menu of available charts. Select the ‘Chart NOTAMs’ option from the chart menu to display the applicable NOTAM information. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 290: Flitecharts

    ® WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR naviga- tion database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to present only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
  • Page 291 Additional Features Off-Scale Areas Off-Scale Area Off-Scale Areas Off-Scale Area Sample Chart Indicating Off-Scale Areas NOTE: Do not maneuver the aircraft based solely upon the geo-referenced aircraft symbol. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 292 The “Chart Not Available” banner does not refer to the FliteCharts subscription, but rather the availability of a particular airport chart selection or procedure for a selected airport. Chart Not Available Banner Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 293: Aircraft Symbol

    U.S. and it is updated on a 56-day cycle. Detailed information for over 5,300 U.S. airports, along with the names and phone numbers of thousands of FBOs can be viewed. This service allows the pilot to plan an overnight, choose fuel stops, find ground transportation, etc. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 294 If another airport directory database is in use, such as AC-U-KWIK, the DIRECTORY Tab is displayed on the Waypoint (Wpt) Page. Viewing Airport Directory information: From the Waypoint (WPT) Page, touch the AOPA or DIRECTORY Tab. Airport Identifier Service Icon Airport Directory Information Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 295: S Irius Xm Radio Entertainment (Optional)

    Airport Directory Service Icons 8.6 S XM RADIO ENTERTAINMENT (OPTIONAL) irius NOTE: See the G3X Touch Installation Manual for SiriusXM activation instruc- tions. NOTE: SiriusXM Radio is only available with the an optional SiriusXM capable radio . NOTE: Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for information about Weather products.

  • Page 296: Using S Irius Xm Radio

    Selecting a channel: From the SXM Page, touch a Channel to select it. Touch the Now Playing Channel Button and enter the desired channel number. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 297: Vertical Power (Optional)

    Use the Knobs. 8.7 VERTICAL POWER (OPTIONAL) The Vertical Power electronic circuit breaker (VP-X) integrates with the G3X Touch system to provide a visual display of the aircraft’s electrical system. From the Vertical Power (VP-X) Page pilots control, view and respond to electrical faults. The Vertical Power (VP-X) Page only appears when a VP-X is connected, configured and operational.
  • Page 298 Only appears when the selected device is in a fault condition. By selecting ‘RESET’ the VP-X will attempt to clear the fault (similar RESET to resetting the circuit breaker). Device Sensitive Controls Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 299: Electronic Checklists (Optional)

    The G3X Touch accesses the checklist file (*.ace) from the root directory (/*.ace) of the SD card. If a checklist file is available on the SD card, the ‘Checklists’...

  • Page 300: Flight Data Logging

    1,000 files (whichever comes first). The data files stored on the SD card have an extension of .csv. This file format can be opened using a spread sheet application. Garmin recommends using a 8 GB SanDisk or Toshiba SD card.
  • Page 301 Additional Features Show/Hide Video Main Page Display Setup 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 302 1) From the full screen PFD, touch the MENU Key. 2) Touch the left or right Inset Window Button. 3) Touch Video Input. Displays Video Input in the PFD Inset Window PFD Options Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 303 PFD Inset Windows Pairing the VIRB to the G3X Touch: Pairing the VIRB to the G3X Touch is a 2-part procedure which involves first selecting settings on the VIRB, then selecting settings on the GDU. NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing.
  • Page 304 Additional Features e) After the VIRB is paired with the G3X Touch, the VIRB status displays Connected in green. VIRB Remote Searching for new VIRB video input: 1) Press the MENU Key twice. 2) Touch Tools > VIRB. 3) Touch Search For New VIRB.
  • Page 305 2) Touch Tools > Video In. Video In will not appear in the Tools Menu if it has been moved to the Page Navigation Bar. Refer to the first procedure in this section. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 306 Additional Features 3) Press the MENU Key. 4) Touch Scale to fit width, Scale to fit height, Scale to best fit (maintain aspect), or Scale to screen (stretch). Video In Page Menu Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 307: Connext Cockpit Connectivity

    ® connection. For example: • Flight plans are wirelessly transferred from a mobile device to the G3X Touch or external navigator (if configured). • An iOS or Android device (with Garmin Pilot ) paired with both a G3X Touch and ™...
  • Page 308 Android Pairing the G3X Touch with a Bluetooth device: NOTE: For iOS and Android devices, the Bluetooth pairing to the G3X Touch may be established from the iOS or Android Bluetooth settings page with the G3X touch Bluetooth Setup Page selected and visible.
  • Page 309 5) Touch Setup > Bluetooth. 6) Touch On. The G3X Touch will begin searching for devices. 7) When the G3X Touch has completed the search for available devices, touch Not Paired next to the iOS or Android device to be paired.
  • Page 310 FPL Source > External on the Flight Plan Page of the G3X Touch. 4) Send a flight plan to the G3X Touch from the Garmin Pilot App on the device. Refer to the Garmin Pilot Help File for more information on sending a flight plan to a navigator.
  • Page 311 4) If Bluetooth is set to Off, touch the Bluetooth 5) Touch On. The G3X Touch will begin searching for devices. 6) When the G3X Touch has completed the search for available devices, touch Not Paired next to the GDL.
  • Page 312 OK to confirm the passkey. When the device is paired, Connected is displayed next to the device. Bluetooth Setup 8) Press the BACK Key twice and touch Data Link to display the device information. Data Link Information Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 313: Electronic Stability & Protection (Esp-X)

    Manage Paired Devices can enable Automatic Reconnect and remove connections on a per-device basis. Forget all devices will remove all Bluetooth connections. Edit GDU Name is used to change the name that the G3X Touch shows other devices while pairing. Restore Default will disable Bluetooth and remove all Bluetooth connections.
  • Page 314 ESP is enabled or disabled from the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) page or using an externally wired ESP discrete switch. Enabling/disabling ESP using the G3X Touch Autopilot Interface: 1) From the PFD, touch the Autopilot Status Box. The Automatic Flight Control System page is displayed.

  • Page 315: Roll Engagement

    ESP will engage and the Roll Limit Indicators will move to 15º less than the configured ESP bank limit. The Roll Limit Indicator now indicates where ESP will disengage as roll attitude decreases. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 316 When beyond 15º of the configured bank limit, the maximum torque is held until the aircraft returns inside the protected envelope. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 317: Pitch Engagement

    The presence of yellow chevrons indicate that ESP is engaged in these nose-up/ nose-down conditions. ESP Engaged (Nose-Low) ESP Engaged (Nose-High) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 318: Airspeed Protection

    ESP applying force to raise or lower the nose of the aircraft. When the high or low airspeed condition is remedied, ESP force is no longer applied. An audible "Airspeed" alert may be configured. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 319: Carbon Monoxide (Co) Detector (Optional)

    Touch Setup > Data Fields > Change..Touch one of the Data Bar fields. Touch CO PPM from the list of data fields. Carbon monoxide levels are recorded in the G3X Touch data log file as well. CO Measurement In PPM Data Bar In the event high CO levels are detected, the CO data field will flash yellow (if displayed) and a CO LEVEL CAS Message is displayed on the PFD.

  • Page 320: Pulse Oximeter (Optional)

    When blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels and pulse rate are being measured, the values are displayed in a CAS message displayed on the PFD. Pulse Oximeter CAS Message (PFD) Blood Oxygen Saturation and Pulse Rate Measurements Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 321: Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional)

    Flight Director. On G3X Touch installations that do not have a separate and independent Flight Director, the Flight Director is always coupled to the autopilot. The autopilot and optional yaw damper operate the flight control surface servos to provide automatic flight control.
  • Page 322 Yaw commands are provided by the yaw servo. Servo motor control limits the maximum servo speed and torque. Torque values are set at installation. This allows the servos to be overridden in case of an emergency. Non-Garmin autopilot systems may not allow servos to be overridden, consult the non-Garmin autopilot documents for limitations.

  • Page 323: G3X Touch Afcs Installations Options

    The G3X Touch AFCS control is synchronized to the aircraft attitude during Control Wheel Steering. The green ‘AP’ annunciation is temporarily replaced by a white ‘CW’...

  • Page 324: G3X Touch Afcs Status Box

    Director (FD) mode annunciations on the PFD, and Autopilot Preflight Test (PFT) . Autopilot (AP) status is displayed on the far left of the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box. Lateral modes are displayed in the center, and vertical modes are displayed on the right.

  • Page 325: Afcs Operation

    YD Key. • Manual Electric Trim (MET) — Manual electric trim provides trim capability for any properly configured axis (pitch, roll, or yaw) when the autopilot is not engaged. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 326: Afcs Pre-Flight Actions

    Interface is configured (refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual), the G3X Touch issues course and heading information to the autopilot unit. The autopilot unit is then responsible for moving the flight controls. The G3X Touch system will not display flight director, modes, or annunciations for a non-Garmin autopilot system.

  • Page 327: Afcs Controls

    Selects/deselects Approach Mode HDG or HDG/TRK Knob Selects the desired Heading/Track* ALT SEL Knob Selects the desired Altitude setting* TRK Key Selects/deselects Track (TRK) Mode** *GMC 307 and 507 only **GMC 507 only 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 328 AFCS Active Mode GMC 305 AFCS Control Unit GMC 307 AFCS Control Unit GMC 507 AFCS Control Unit Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 329 Speed, Indicated Airspeed, and Altitude Hold modes Selects/deselects Indicated Airspeed Mode Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode VNAV Selects/deselects vertical navigation Selects/deselects approach mode APPR Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode Activates/deactivates the flight director only 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 330 AFCS G3X Touch Autopilot Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 331 (pitch, roll, or yaw). ENGAGING THE AUTOPILOT An initial press of the AP Key on the GMC control unit will activate the Flight Director and engage the autopilot in the default PIT and ROL modes. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 332 3) Retrim the aircraft as needed. Substantial trim adjustment may be needed. 4) Pull the appropriate Autopilot and Trim Switch (if installed) circuit breaker(s) to electrically isolate the servo and solenoid components. 5) Release the AP DISC Switch. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 333: Flight Director Operation

    PFD. With the flight director active, the aircraft can be hand-flown to follow the path shown by the Command Bars. The Flight Director has the following maximum commands: pitch (-15°, +20°) and roll (30°) angles. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 334 The Flight Director Indicator Type controls whether the flight director command indicator on the PFD uses a single-cue or dual-cue presentation. Setting the Flight Director Indicator Type: 1) From the PFD1, press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 335 NOTE: TO/GA must be configured for the settings to appear. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information. The TO/GA Takeoff and Go-Around Pitch settings control the pitch attitude targets used for TO and GA modes.
  • Page 336 NOTE: With Altitude Controls set to Simplified, the user will not be able to pre-select a new altitude while ALT mode is already active. • Selecting Altitude Hold (ALT) Mode causes the Selected Altitude (Altitude Bug) to change to the current aircraft altitude. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 337 In the ALT Mode User Select Action field, touch Normal or Sync Selected Altitude. b) In the ALT Mode User Up/Down Action field, touch Normal. Touch Select VS Mode and enter the Default Vertical Speed value. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 338 *Valid VNV flight plan must be entered before VNV Key press activates flight director. **The selected navigation receiver must have a valid VOR or LOC signal or active GPS course before NAV or APR Key press activates flight director. Flight Director Activation (GMC 305/307/507) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 339 If after 10 seconds no action is taken, the flashing annunciation stops. The flight director is automatically disabled if the attitude information required to compute the default flight director modes becomes invalid or unavailable. Autopilot Status Autopilot Manually Disengaged 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 340 Hollow Single Cue Command Bars (Pilot Hand Flying Aircraft, FD Only) Solid Single Cue Command Bars (Autopilot Engaged) Aircraft Symbol Command Bars (Single Cue) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 341 Dual Cue Command Bars Dual Cue Command Bars Command Bars (Dual Cue) If the attitude information being sent to the flight director becomes invalid or unavailable, the Command Bars are removed from the display. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 342: Vertical Modes

    Hold ALT G3X Touch VS Key (GMC Maintains the current aircraft 305/307/ Vertical vertical speed; may be used to 507) nnnn 100 fpm Speed climb/descend to the Selected Altitude VS G3X Touch Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 343 * ALTS armed automatically when PIT, VS, IAS, or GA active, and under VNAV when Selected Altitude is to be captured instead of VNV Target Altitude ** ALTV armed automatically under VNAV when VNV Target Altitude is to be captured instead of Selected Altitude Flight Director Vertical Modes 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 344: Pitch Hold Mode (Pit)

    When operating in Pitch Hold Mode, the pitch reference can be adjusted by using the NOSE UP/DN Wheel (GMC control unit) or by touching Nose Up or Nose Down on the G3X Touch. Hold the Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Button (if equipped, and the autopilot unit supports CWS), establish the desired pitch attitude, then release the CWS Button.

  • Page 345: Selected Altitude Capture Mode (Alts)

    As Altitude Hold Mode becomes active, the white ‘ALTS’ annunciation moves to the active vertical mode field and flashes green for 10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. Automatic transition to ALTS Mode with ALT Mode armed 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 346 Touch Autopilot Status Box, is independent of the Selected Altitude, displayed above the Altimeter. Altitude Hold Mode active is indicated by a green ‘ALT’ annunciation in the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box. Altitude Hold Mode is automatically armed when in Selected Altitude Capture Mode.

  • Page 347: Vertical Speed Mode (Vs)

    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. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 348: Indicated Airspeed Mode (Ias)

    VS, and touch Nose Up or Nose Down to adjust the Vertical Speed Reference in increments of 100 fpm. The current Vertical Speed Reference is displayed in the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box for 10 seconds after a reference bug on the Vertical Speed Indicator change is made and as a •...

  • Page 349: Vertical Navigation Mode (Vnav)

    VNAV flight planning is available. Refer to Section 2.3 (Vertical Navigation) for more information. Vertical Navigation Vertical Navigation Target Altitude Capture Mode Active Mode Armed Vertical Navigation Mode 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 350 When a flight plan is active, VNAV data is valid, and the VNV Key (GMC 305) or VNAV is selected on the GMC 307/507 or G3X Touch, VNAV mode is armed in preparation for descent path capture. ‘VNAV’ is annunciated in white in the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box.

  • Page 351: Vnav Target Altitude Capture Mode (Altv)

    10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. Automatic Transition to ALTV Mode with ALT Mode Armed Automatic Transition Altitude from ALTV to ALT Mode Reference Automatic Mode Transitions During Altitude Capture 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 352: Glidepath Mode (Gp) (With External Waas Enabled Ifr Navigator Only)

    • The active waypoint is at or after the final approach fix (FAF). • Vertical deviation is valid. • The CDI is at less than full-scale deviation. • Automatic sequencing of waypoints has not been suspended (no ‘SUSP’ annunciation on the HSI). Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 353: Glideslope Mode (Gs)

    Once LOC is the navigation source, the localizer and glideslope can be captured. Upon reaching the glideslope, the flight director transitions to Glideslope Mode and begins to capture and track the glideslope. Glideslope Mode Armed 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 354: Go Around (Ga) And Takeoff (To) Modes

    (default) depending on the commanded bank angle HDG Key (GMC 305/307/ Captures and tracks the Selected Heading Select 507) Heading TRK Key (GMC 507) Captures and tracks the Selected Track Ground Track Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 355 Button Commands a constant pitch angle Go Around and wings level in the air The AFCS limits turn rate to 3 degrees per second (standard rate turn). Flight Director Lateral Modes 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 356: Roll Hold Mode (Rol)

    (if the bank angle exceeds 6°). If the bank angle is less than 6°, the AFCS will roll the aircraft wings level. • Hold the CWS Button (if equipped), establish the desired bank angle, then release the CWS Button. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 357: Heading Select Mode (Hdg)

    Bug is turned more than 180˚ from the present heading (e.g., a 270˚ turn to the right). However, Selected Heading changes of more than 330˚ at a time result in turn reversals. Heading Mode Annunciation 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 358: Track Select Mode (Trk)

    The flight director does not give commands fly to the starting waypoint of the active leg. NOTE: When making a backcourse approach, set the Selected Course to the localizer front course. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 359 AFCS Pressing the NAV Key or touching NAV on the G3X Touch selects Navigation Mode. Navigation Mode acquires and tracks the selected navigation source (GPS, VOR, LOC). The flight director follows GPS roll steering commands when GPS is the selected navigation source.
  • Page 360 2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Load the approach (LOC, ILS, LDA, SDF, etc.) into the flight plan. 3) G3X Touch: While GPS is still the selected navigation source on the external navigator, press the APR Key (GMC control unit) or touch APPR to arm LOC and GS (Glideslope) Modes even with GPS Mode still active.
  • Page 361 GTN or GNS series unit is not configured skip to Step 3. 2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR (GTN or GNS series units only): Ensure the ‘VLOC’ . If not, press the CDI Key. indication is showing in the lower-left corner 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 362 3) G3X Touch: Ensure that VOR1 or VOR2 is the selected navigation source. It should say ‘VOR1’ or ‘VOR2’ on the HSI and the needle should be green. 4) G3X Touch: From the PFD, touch the course on the PFD and touch Sync Course.

  • Page 363: Approaches Without Vertical Guidance

    NOTE: The selected navigation receiver must have a valid VOR or LOC signal or active GPS course for the flight director to enter Approach Mode. NOTE: For the autopilot to enter a VLOC mode, the G3X Touch must have GPS reception, a valid navigation database, and the external navigation receiver must have a valid signal (VOR or LOC).
  • Page 364 AFCS 3) G3X Touch: Ensure that GPS1 is the selected navigation source on the PFD. 4) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Select and activate the GPS approach using the PROC Key. 5) G3X Touch: From the PFD touch the autopilot and touch NAV to activate GPS Mode.
  • Page 365 2) G3X Touch: Ensure that LOC1 is the selected navigation source. The HSI should automatically slew the needle to the correct course. 3) G3X Touch: From the PFD, touch the autopilot and touch NAV to activate LOC Mode. Or: Press or the NAV Key on the GMC control unit.

  • Page 366: Approaches With Lateral + Vertical Guidance

    Glideslope glideslope APPR Lateral + Vertical Approaches GPS APPROACH WITH VERTICAL GUIDANCE NOTE: To cancel Glidepath (GP) Mode without canceling GPS Mode, NAV once. Pressing it a second time cancels GPS Mode. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 367 LOC Mode (lateral) and GS Mode (vertical) are both armed by touching APPR from the G3X Touch PFD or by pressing the APR Key on the GMC control unit. LOC/ ILS approach captures are inhibited if the difference between aircraft heading and localizer course exceeds 105˚.
  • Page 368 175, GNX 375, GTN, or GNS) is required for a coupled ILS approach. The combination GPS/VLOC external navigator (GPS 175, GNX 375, GTN, or GNS), G3X Touch, and autopilot can be used to fly a full ILS approach with procedure turn, from the enroute environment to the missed approach point.
  • Page 369 VLOC Flip-flop Key. (Note: The external navigator should have automatically loaded the localizer frequency into the standby VLOC slot.) 6) G3X Touch: From the PFD touch the autopilot and touch APPR to arm LOC and GS modes. Touch ALT.
  • Page 370 LVL Key is pressed all armed and active modes are canceled and the autopilot and flight director revert to LVL mode for pitch and roll. While in level mode, all other modes are available by pressing the corresponding button. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 371: Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts

    Route Waypoint Memory Full No additional route waypoints can be saved. Saving SXM Program An SXM Radio channel lineup change has occurred Information and the unit is saving the channel lineup to memory. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 372: Airspace Messages

    The projected course takes you inside an Minutes airspace within the next 10 minutes or less. Airspace Near, Within 2 nm Within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 373: System Status Messages

    Flashing stops when all messages have been viewed. Message Alert Accessing messages: Touch Messages at the bottom of the screen to view. Touch Main Menu > Tools > Messages. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 374: System Status Messages

    The specified LRU has a hardware fault and requires service. Config module error The GDU has encountered a problem writing to/ from the config module The G3X Touch system should be serviced. Config module missing The PFD1 config module is not connected.
  • Page 375 [GDU name] terrain database The PFD and MFD have different terrain mismatch database versions installed. Install the correct terrain database on all displays for proper terrain/obstacle alerting. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 376 The affected GDU should be serviced. SXM receiver needs service The display should be serviced when possible. Not receiving external GPS Not receiving RS-232 data from the specified [number] RS-232 Aviation data external GPS navigator. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 377 Using internal GPS flight plan for Communication with the external GPS navigation navigation source has failed. The G3X Touch internal flight plan is being used for navigation. Aviation waypoint was deleted A waypoint that was part of a stored flight plan was deleted from the latest navigation database.

  • Page 378: Audio Alerts

    Voice Alerts Summary AOA AURAL ALERT When a G3X Touch is configured with a GSU 25, a GAP 26 and AOA is configured. The G3X Touch will issue an aural alert when the aircraft’s pitch attitude approaches a stall. A persistent beeping will begin at the first red chevron and will become progressively faster as the AOA is increased.

  • Page 379: Pfd Annunciations And Alerting Functions

    Altitude. Outer marker reception is indicated in blue, middle in amber, and inner in white. Refer to the CNS Interface Section for more information regarding Marker Beacons. Middle Marker Inner Marker Outer Marker Altimeter Marker Beacon Annunciations 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 380: Cas Messages (Optional)

    CAS MESSAGES (OPTIONAL) The CAS messages displayed depend upon the current configuration, and will vary from the examples listed below. Refer to the G3X Touch Installation Manual for more information on configuring CAS messages (if applicable). CAS Messages are grouped by criticality (warning, caution, advisory, and safe): •...

  • Page 381: Terrain Annunciations

    Indicator. Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for more details. TRAFFIC ANNUNCIATIONS The G3X Touch displays traffic symbolically on the Map Page, and the Traffic Warning Window (Inset Map). Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section and the Annunciations and Alerts section for more details.

  • Page 382: Afcs Alerts (Optional)

    When the pilot selects a specific ADAHRS source other than Auto, the flight director and autopilot may be used (or re-engaged) even if the miscompare condition persists. AFCS ALERTS (OPTIONAL) AFCS Alerts Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 383 AFCS System Alerts A flashing yellow mode annunciation (ROL, GPS, etc.) and annunciator light indicate loss of sensor (ADC, AHRS) or navigation data (VOR, LOC, GPS, VNAV) required to compute commands. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 384 Flap or trim switch disabled. witCh isableD XX indicates an internal VP-X fault code (consult Vertical Power for ault details). Unable to clear fault or other error occurred. rrOr Device Faults Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 385: Section 11 Appendices

    EDR - Fuel Endurance This value is obtained by dividing the amount of fuel on board by the current fuel flow (endurance to empty - no reserve included). 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 386 FF - Fuel Flow The current fuel flow. G - G-Meter The amount of positive or negative G’s. GPS ALT - GPS Altitude The current altitude in geometric height above Mean Sea Level (MSL). Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 387 The current time in Universal (UTC) time. VSR - Vertical Speed Required The vertical speed necessary to descend/climb from the current position and altitude to the previously selected VNAV position and altitude, based upon current ground speed. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 388 Crosstrack Error (XTK) The distance the aircraft is off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Density Altitude (DENSITY ALT) Pressure Altitude adjusted for non-standard temperature. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 389 This value is calculated by multiplying fuel flow times estimated time enroute (ETED) and subtracting from fuel remaining (REM). Glide Ratio (G/R) The ratio of horizontal distance (distance traveled over the ground) to vertical distance traveled (nn.n:1). 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 390 The time at which the sun rises on this day (current location). Sunset (SUNSET) The time at which the sun sets on this day (current location). SXM (Now Playing) The selection now playing on SiriusXM Radio. (SXM) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 391 (WX ALTIM) Wx (Dew Point) The dew point at the nearest weather reporting station. (WX DEW PT) Wx (Rel. Humidity) The relative humidity at the nearest weather reporting station. (WX HUMIDITY) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 392 INFO PAGE DATA FIELD OPTIONS Info Page Data Field Option Definition Wx (Temperature) The temperature at the nearest weather reporting station. (WX TEMP) Wx (Wind) (WX WIND) The surface wind at the nearest METAR reporting station. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 393: Appendix B: Utilities

    FLIGHT LOG The Flight Log shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The G3X Touch saves up to 50 recorded flights. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. With EIS items configured, recording begins when the engine hours timer or airframe total hours is running.
  • Page 394 Appendix B Flight Log List Flight Log Map Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 395 2) Touch the Flight Log Button. The Flight Log Page is displayed. 3) Press the MENU Key to display the flight log menu. 4) Touch the Delete All Button. 5) Touch the Yes Button to delete the flight log. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 396: Track Log

    Track Log Track Log (Map Page) The track log starts recording as soon as the G3X Touch gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before each flight. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Track Log Window.
  • Page 397 Appendix B Map Page Menu Map Setup Page - Line Tab 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 398 (this has the benefit of saving memory on long straight flights). • Track Color - Select a color for the track when it appears on the map. Track Log Window (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 399 Main Menu. (The ‘Flight Log’ option is not available from the full-screen PFD Main Menu). 2) Touch the Track Log Button. The Track Log Page is displayed. 3) Touch the desired track log in the list. The Saved Track Window is displayed. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 400: Track Vector

    TRACK VECTOR The G3X Touch draws an electronic “Track Vector” on the Map Page. The horizontal marks on the Track Vector can be set to 'time' or 'distance'. The entire length of the track is set to the specified time or distance and the lines are 'whole' values. When configured to 'time', the tick marks will always be on the whole minute, even if the total distance is set to XX:30 (mm:ss).
  • Page 401 Touch the + Button or - Button to select the time. (Time is displayed in MM:SS) 6) Press the BACK Key to return to the Map Page. Track Vector Settings (Map Setup Page) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 402: Weight & Balance

    Weight & Balance may be used during pre-flight preparations to verify the weight and balance conditions of the aircraft. By entering the weight values on this page, the G3X Touch can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG). NOTE: This information is only for flight planning purposes. Consult the aircraft’s pilot operating handbook for the official weight and balance data.
  • Page 403 The calculated moment, weight, and CG figures are calculated and appear at the top of the page. Touch the Cancel Button to exit without changing the weight. 5) Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to enter the weights for each station. 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 404: Proximity Waypoints And Alarms

    The Proximity Waypoints Page allows the pilot to define an alarm circle around a waypoint location. The Proximity Alarm will alert the pilot when the aircraft enters the boundary of the defined radius, however does not alert the pilot when leaving the radius. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 405 7) If using an identifier, select the desired waypoint using the Waypoint Identifier Window. Touch the Enter Key to create the proximity waypoint. Touch the Cancel Key to exit without creating a proximity waypoint. Proximity Circle Proximity Alarm Proximity Waypoint Alarm 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 406 4) Press the MENU Key. The Proximity Waypoint Menu is displayed. 5) Touch the Delete All Button. 6) Touch the Yes Button to delete all proximity waypoints, or touch the No Button to cancel the deletion. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 407: Appendix C: Sd Card Use And Databases

    Non-essential files may have a negative effect on display performance. The G3X Touch uses an SD Card for software updates, database updates, MapSource ® data, checklist files, Chartview, Flight Data Logging, exporting Track Logs/User Waypoints, importing/exporting Flight Plans and user-downloaded vehicles.

  • Page 408: G3X Touch Databases

    2) Firmly push the card into the unit. It is not necessary to force the card. If you insert an SD Card and get a card format not recognized message, try removing the card and reinserting it. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer.
  • Page 409 NAVIGATION DATABASE The G3X Touch includes an internal navigation database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the navigation database are available every 28 days online. There are two navigation database products available: the Jeppesen Navigation Database, which is sourced by Jeppesen, and Navigation Databases sourced by Garmin.
  • Page 410 70 days after the expiration date and is no longer available for viewing. The ChartView database is always on the SD Card and is not copied to the GDU’s internal memory. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 411: Updating G3X Touch Databases

    UPDATING G3X TOUCH DATABASES The G3X Touch database updates can be obtained by visiting the ‘flyGarmin’ website (www.fly.garmin.com). The ‘flyGarmin’ website requires the unit’s System ID to update databases. This allows the databases to be encrypted with the unit’s unique System ID when copied to the SD Card.
  • Page 412 Equipment required to perform the update: • Windows-compatible PC computer • Verbatim 96504 SD Card Reader or equivalent • Updated database obtained from the flyGarmin website • SD Card, 8 GB recommended (Garmin recommends SanDisk or Toshiba ® ® cards) Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 413 2) Power on the display. The Update Databases Page is displayed. A green checkbox indicates that the database installed on the G3X Touch is up to date. An empty checkbox indicates that the database on the SD card is more current and should be installed.

  • Page 414: Importing/Exporting Flight Plans To/From The Sd Card

    CARD Refer to Section 6.1 for information on importing/exporting/renaming flight plans. FLIGHT DATA LOGGING The G3X Touch also has the ability to log flight data. Refer to the Additional Features section for more information. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 415: Appendix D: Map Datum And Location Formats

    Lines of latitude and longitude on a chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the G3X Touch can be set to match most of those commonly used.
  • Page 416 Appendix D Position Setup Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 417: Appendix E: General Tis-A Information

    ATCRBS (Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System) Mode-A and Mode-C transponder equipped aircraft within a specified service volume. The TIS-A ground sensor uses real-time track reports to generate traffic notification. The G3X Touch displays TIS-A traffic information on the Navigation Map. Surveillance data includes all transponder-equipped aircraft within the coverage volume.

  • Page 418: Tis-A Limitations

    NOTE: TIS-A is unavailable at low altitudes in many area of the United States. This is often the case in mountainous regions. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Opera- tion of the ground stations is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the AIM for a Terminal Mode S radar site map.
  • Page 419 • By telephone to the nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) facility • By FAA Form 8000-7, Safety Improvement Report (postage-paid card can be obtained at FAA FSSs, General Aviation District Offices, Flight Standards District Offices, and General Aviation Fixed Base Operators) 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 420 Appendix E Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 421: Appendix F: Abnormal Operation

    APPENDIX F: ABNORMAL OPERATION LOSS OF GPS POSITION When the G3X Touch loses the GPS signal for any reason, the following will occur: • A blinking red question mark will appear over the airplane icon on the map. • Any GPS dependent data fields will not be available.

  • Page 422: G3X Touch System Failure Annunciations

    A series of downward-pointing chevrons appear at 50˚ above the horizon line, and upward-pointing chevrons at 30˚ below the horizon line. By default, the PFD will also declutter non-essential information when the G3X Touch detects unusual attitude. The declutter is triggered if the aircraft exceeds 30˚ nose up, OR 20˚...

  • Page 423: Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)

    Appendix F Pitch Attitude Warnings REVERSIONARY MODE (FULL-SCREEN) In the event of a display failure, the G3X Touch System automatically switches to reversionary (backup) mode. In reversionary mode, the information is presented on the remaining display in the split-screen configuration.

  • Page 424: Afcs Reversionary Mode

    Synthetic Vision can be displayed on the remaining display(s) in Reversionary Mode. If it is enabled when the system switches to Reversionary Mode, Synthetic Vision may take up to 30 seconds to display. The standard display will be shown in the interim. Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 425: Appendix G: Display Symbols

    Military, Serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Towered, Serviced Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Soft Surface, Non-serviced Surface, Serviced Soft Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Soft Surface, Private Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 426: Ifr Symbols

    Medium City ILS/DME or DME only Large City VORTAC Miscellaneous TACAN Navaids IFR SYMBOLS Item Symbol Item Symbol VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Low-Altitude Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, High- Altitude Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Airways Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 427 VOR/DME VFR, Soft Surface, Non- ILS/DME or DME Only serviced VFR, Soft Surface, Serviced VORTAC VFR, Soft Surface, Private TACAN VFR, Paved, Private Navaids VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 428: Airspace Symbols

    Prohibited, or Warning Area Danger, Alert, or Training Area Radar Area Restricted, Prohibited, or ATZ, TIZ Warning Area Radar Area Misc/Unknown ATZ, TIZ IFR Americas/Pacific Database MATZ ADIZ Misc/Unknown VFR Americas/Pacific Database Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 429 Appendix G Item Symbol Item Symbol Danger or Alert Training Area Area Restricted, IFR Atlantic Database Exceptions Prohibited, or Warning Area Training Area VFR Atlantic Database Exceptions 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 430 Appendix G Blank Page Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 431: Appendix H: Glossary

    Automated Weather Observing System The compass direction from the present position to a Bearing destination waypoint. ºC degrees Celsius Calibrated Indicated airspeed corrected for installation and instrument Airspeed errors. centimeter communication radio 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 432 Estimated Time The estimated time it takes to reach the destination waypoint Enroute from the present position, based upon current ground speed. Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time Enroute ºF degrees Fahrenheit Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 433 Ground Track see Track Ground speed The direction an aircraft is pointed, based upon indications Heading from a magnetic compass or a properly set directional gyro. mercury hectopascal hour Horizontal Situation Indicator 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 434 Missed Approach Point METAR Meteorological Aviation Routine megahertz Minimum Safe Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten Altitude miles of the aircraft present position. Military Operations Area Minimum Safe Altitude Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 435 Satellite-Based Augmentation System Secure Digital second(s) SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information TACAN Tactical Air Navigation System Terminal Aerodrome Forecast True Airspeed terrain Temporary Flight Restriction TOPO topographic TIS-A Traffic Information Service TIS-B Traffic Information Service-Broadcast 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 436 VHF Omni-directional Range very high frequency omnidirectional range station and VORTAC tactical air navigation Vertical Speed Indicator Vertical Speed Required vector to final WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System waypoint weather Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...

  • Page 437: Appendix I: License Agreement And Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY FOR G3X TOUCH PRODUCTS Garmin G3X Touch LRUs GAD 29, GAP 26, GDU 37X, GDU 45X/46X/470, GEA 24, GI 260, GMC 305, GMC 307, GMU 22, GMU 44, GPS 20A, GSA 28, GSU 25/25B, GSU 73, GTP 59, & GTR 20 are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.

  • Page 438: Aopa Airport Directory Notice

    Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.

  • Page 439: Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement

    RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AC-U-KWIK ORGANIZATIONS FROM ANY CAUSES OF ACTION, CLAIMS OR LOSSES RELATED TO ANY ACTUAL OR ALLEGED INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION ARISING OUT OF GARMIN’S USE OF THE INFORMATION IN THE DATASETS. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO LICENSEE.
  • Page 440 XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. In no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the transmission or reception of the Services.

  • Page 441: Index

    Crew Alerting System (CAS) 96, 100, Chart 189 101, 359, 360 Loading 188 Current Icing Product (CIP) 215 Removing 189 Selecting 188 Approach Mode 343 Data Bar Fields 36, 365 Attitude and Heading Reference System Index-1 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 442 Field of View 264 FIS-B 240 Flight director (FD) 305 Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 164 Modes, vertical 322–336 Garmin Sensor Unit (GSU) 3, 6, 7, 8 Flight Information Service-Broadcast GBT 239 GDU 370 2, 10 Flight Instruments 49 Glidepath Mode (GP) 332...
  • Page 443 Bearing 154 Distance 154 MENU Key 17 Keyboard 48 Menus 27 Navigating 314, 315, 317 Messages Lean Assist 96 Miscellaneous 351, 352 Legends 197 System 353 License Agreement 417 METAR 209 Index-3 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 444 Standby frequency 106 Storm Cells 208 Annunciations 359 Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) 215 PIREP 212 Surface Pressure 206 Pitch Hold Mode 323 Symbols 156 Position 34 Synthetic Vision (SVX) 251 Settings 45 Index-4 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 445 VNAV Target Altitude Capture Mode Traffic Information Service (TIS) 224, (ALTV) 331 397–398 Voltmeter 93 Annunciations 227, 361 VORs 167 Audio Alerts 228 VP-X 29, 277 General Information 397 Vspeed Reference 47 Index-5 190-01754-00 Rev. L Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 446 Warranty 417 Waypoints 160, 167 Creating 168 User 167 Weather Information 165 Weight & Balance 382 Wind Data 80 Winds Aloft 204 Accessing 195 XM Satellite Radio 275, 279 X Symbol 219 Index-6 Garmin G3X Touch Pilot’s Guide 190-01754-00 Rev. L...
  • Page 448 Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, Hampshire SO40 9LR U.K. Garmin Product Support: www.fly.garmin.com Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan Garmin Product Support: www.fly.garmin.com www.garmin.com 190-01754-00 Rev. L © 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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