Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot's Manual page 89

Airport
Sign with
Identifier
(Between
4.5 nm and
8 nm)
FLIGHT PATH MARKER
The Flight Path Marker (FPM), also known as a Velocity Vector, is displayed on the PFD at groundspeeds
above 30 knots. The FPM depicts the approximate projected path of the aircraft accounting for wind speed
and direction relative to the three-dimensional terrain display.
The FPM is always available when the Synthetic Terrain feature is in operation. The FPM represents the
direction of the flight path as it relates to the terrain and obstacles on the display, while the airplane symbol
represents the aircraft heading.
The FPM works in conjunction with the Pathways feature to assist the pilot in maintaining desired altitudes
and direction when navigating a flight plan. When on course and altitude the FPM is aligned inside the
pathway boxes as shown.
The FPM may also be used to identify a possible conflict with the aircraft flight path and distant terrain or
obstacles. Displayed terrain or obstacles in the aircraft' s flight path extending above the FPM could indicate
a potential conflict, even before an alert is issued by Terrain-SVT or TAWS. However, decisions regarding
terrain and/or obstacle avoidance should not be made using only the FPM.
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Figure 2-35 Airport Signs
Garmin G1000 NXi Pilot's Guide for the Cessna NAV III
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
Airport
Sign
without
Identifier
(Between
8 nm and
15 nm)
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