Glide Range Ring - Garmin G3X Touch Pilot's Manual

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GLIDE RANGE RING

NOTE: In order for the Glide Range Ring to display on the map, Best Glide
Speed (V
G
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. The displayed Glide Range Ring should not be considered a replace-
ment for in-flight emergency pilot training.
The Glide Range Ring is displayed as a cyan ring around the estimated area that can
be reached by the aircraft in the best glide range configuration. The Glide Range Ring
fades into view on the map as the aircraft climbs through 500 feet AGL. The range is
based on the Best Glide Speed (V
Glide and Sink Rate are combined with the aircraft's height (AGL), wind, and bank
angle to determine the distance the aircraft can travel.
Glide Range Ring
Navigation Map - Glide Range Ring
(Ideal Descent Profile - No Wind)
When the aircraft is not being flown in an ideal best glide descent, the range of the
cyan circle decreases and arrows are displayed depicting how far the aircraft is from
an ideal descent profile.
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) and Sink Rate (at V
) and Sink Rate (at V
G
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) must be configured on the Aircraft Con-
G
) entered by the pilot. Best
G
Navigation Map - Glide Range Ring
(Ideal Descent Profile - Wind 245˚ at 25 kts)
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