Altimeter - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

ALTIMETER

The Altimeter displays 600 feet of barometric altitude values at a time on a rolling number gauge using a
moving tape. Numeric labels and major tick marks are shown at intervals of 100 feet. Minor tick marks are at
intervals of 20 feet. The current altitude is displayed in the black pointer.
A magenta Altitude Trend Vector extends up or down the left of the altitude tape, the end resting at the
approximate altitude to be reached in 6 seconds at the current vertical speed. The trend vector is not shown if
altitude remains constant or if data needed for calculation is not available due to a system failure.
Altitude Bug
Barometric
The Reference Altitude is displayed above the Altimeter in the box indicated by a selection bug symbol. A
bug corresponding to this altitude is shown on the tape; if the Reference Altitude exceeds the range shown on
the tape, the bug appears at the corresponding edge of the tape.
Setting the Reference Altitude:
Turn the ALT Knob to set the Reference Altitude (large knob for 1000-ft increments, small for 100-ft
increments).
The Altimeter barometric pressure setting is displayed below the Altimeter in inches of mercury (in Hg) or
hectopascals (hPa) when the METRIC Softkey is pressed.
Selecting the barometric Altimeter setting:
Turn the BARO (outer) Knob to select the desired barometric pressure setting for the Altimeter.
Selecting standard barometric pressure (29.92 in Hg):
1) Press the PFD Softkey.
2) Press the STD BARO Softkey.
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Reference
Altitude
Trend
Vector
Setting
Figure 2-10 Altimeter
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Quest Kodiak 100
Reference
Altitude
(Meters)
Reference
Altitude
Current
Altitude
Current
(Meters)
Altitude
Barometric
Setting Box
(Hectopascals)
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
Figure 2-11 Altimeter (Metric)
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