Garmin G5 User Manual page 61

1.7.4.3.4 a
The next phase of setting up the Garmin autopilot system is to verify the proper
functionality of the autopilot system on the ground in normal mode. This phase of
the checkout requires a valid ground track and pitch output from the G5. This means
the post installation procedures must have already been completed on the G5 before
performing the on ground autopilot normal mode checkout.
1) Leave the autopilot disengaged and verify the controls can be manipulated
smoothly with no control system binding.
2) Engage the autopilot in TRK/PIT mode and command a nose down, left
bank.
a) Press the AP button on the GMC 30X.
b) Press the HDG button on the GMC 30X.
c) Push the knob on the G5 to access the menu.
d) Select Track from the menu on the G5.
e) Push and hold the knob on the G5 to center the HDG bug.
g) Rotate the knob on the G5 counterclockwise to command a left turn.
g) Rotate the wheel on the GMC 30X down to command a pitch
downward.
3) Verify the stick properly moves in a direction that would cause the aircraft
to pitch down and roll to the left smoothly with no control system binding.
4) Engage the autopilot in TRK/PIT mode and command a nose down, right
bank.
a) Press the AP button on the GMC 30X.
b) Press the HDG button on the GMC 30X.
c) Push the knob on the G5 to access the menu.
d) Select Track from the menu on the G5.
e) Push and hold the knob on the G5 to center the HDG bug.
f) Rotate the knob on the G5 clockwise to command a right turn.
g) Rotate the wheel on the GMC 30X down to command a pitch
downward.
5) Verify the stick properly moves toward the nose and toward the right wing
smoothly with no control system binding.
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