Vcalc; Define A Vcalc Profile - Garmin GTN 650Xi Series Pilot's Manual

Planning

VCALC

WARNING
Do not rely on VCALC messages as the only means of either avoiding
terrain/obstacles or following ATC guidance. VCALC provides advisory
information only and must be used in concert with all other available navigation
data sources.
FEATURE LIMITATIONS
This feature is inhibited when:
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Groundspeed is < 35 knots
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No active flight plan or direct-to destination is available
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One of the following modes is active: SUSP, Vectors-to-Final, OBS
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Navigating to a waypoint after the FAF

Define a VCALC Profile

WHERE TO FIND IT
Home
Utilities

VCALC

Creating a profile is helpful when you want to descend to a certain altitude near
an airport.
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Calculate time to TOD and vertical speed required to reach
target altitude at the specified location.
With the Vertical Calculator (VCALC) feature, you
can create a 3D profile to guide you from your
present position and altitude to a final (target)
altitude at a specified location. Once defined, you
may configure message alerts and additional
data on Map to stay informed of your progress.
Pilot's Guide 190-02327-03 Rev. C