Flight Director Operation; Activating The Flight Director; Command Bars - Garmin G1000 Reference Manual

SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
6.2

FLIGHT DIRECTOR OPERATION

With the flight director activated, the aircraft can be
hand-flown to follow the path shown by the Command
Bars. Maximum commanded pitch (+20°/-15°) and bank
(22°) angles, vertical acceleration, and roll rate are limited
to values established during AFCS certification. The flight
director also provides commands to the autopilot.

Activating the Flight Director

Pressing the FD or AP Key (when the flight director is
not active) activates the flight director in default pitch/roll
modes. Pushing the GA Switch or any fight director mode
key activates the flight director in the respective mode(s).
Armed

Command Bars

Selected Heading
GPS is Selected
Navigation Source
6-2
Autopilot
Status
Roll Modes
Active
Figure 6-3 PFD AFCS Display
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
The flight director may be turned off by pressing the
FD Key.
Command Bars
Upon activation of the flight director, Command Bars
are displayed on the PFD as a single cue. If the attitude
information sent to the flight director becomes invalid or
unavailable, the Command Bars are removed from the
display. The Command Bars do not override the aircraft
symbol.
Figure 6-2 Command Bars
Pitch Modes
Active Mode
Reference
AFCS Status Box
Armed
Selected Altitude
Selected Course