Page 1 ™ Pilot’s Guide...
Page 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS CNS INTERFACE GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS APPENDIX INDEX...
Page 5 Garmin , FliteCharts , SafeTaxi ® ® subsidiaries. G3X is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be ™ used without the express permission of Garmin. Jeppesen is a registered trademark of Jeppesen, Inc. ®...
Page 6 Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data.
Page 7 South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of Australia and New Zealand) WARNING: The Garmin G3X has a very high degree of functional integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical.
Page 8 Confirm data currency through alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR data. NOTE: The Garmin G3X system includes products like the GDU 37X and the GSU 73 that are not TSO-certified products and have not received FAA approval or endorsement.
Page 9 Added support for Jeppesen ChartView and geo-referenced FliteCharts Added ability to use VNAV when using an external GPS navigation Source Added Softkey to Terrain Page to quickly enabled/disable terrain alerts Added display of Navaid frequency to PFD bearing pointer data fields Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide RR-1...
Page 10 Added pathways Note about VPX Page Added baro minimums altitude reference bug and audio alert to PFD Changed CRS Softkey on PFD Page to indicate which course it controls (LOC, VOR, or OBS). Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 11 Lean Mode is active Changed AP NAV Softkey on PFD Page to cancel armed GS Mode on the first press if GPS Mode is active and LOC and GS Modes are both armed Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide RR-3...
Page 12 Added option to display G-meter on PFD. Added option to display track-up orientation on PFD HSI. Added support for GTS 8xx active traffic system. Added support for GNS 480. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Position ... 55 Alarms ... 55 Setting Airport Criteria ... 57 Section 2 Flight Instruments ... 59 2.1 Flight Instruments ...59 Airspeed Indicator ... 62 Attitude Indicator ... 64 Altimeter ... 65 190-01115-00 Rev. G Table of Contents Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 14 Map Range ... 125 Map Panning ... 126 Fuel Range Ring ... 128 Measuring Bearing and Distance ... 129 Topography ... 130 Satellite View ... 131 Map Page Traffic ... 132 Map Symbols ... 132 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 15 Activating Services ... 182 XM Weather Products ... 182 irius Using S XM Weather Products ... 193 irius 7.2 Terrain ...197 Synthetic Vision ... 198 Terrain Information ... 198 Terrain Views ... 199 190-01115-00 Rev. G Table of Contents Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 16 Terrain Settings ... 200 Terrain Alerts ... 202 7.3 Traffic Systems ...205 Traffic Information Service (TIS) (Optional) ... 205 Garmin GTS 800 Traffic ... 212 Section 8 Additional Features ... 221 8.1 Synthetic Vision (SVX) ...222 Synthetic Vision Operation ... 223 8.2 SafeTaxi...
Page 17 Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats ...335 Map Datums ... 335 Location Formats ... 335 Appendix E: General TIS Information ...337 TIS vs. TAS/TCAS ... 337 TIS Limitations ... 337 190-01115-00 Rev. G Table of Contents Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 18 Software License Agreement ... 359 Limited Warranty ... 359 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ... 360 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ... 361 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ... 361 irius Weather Data Warranty ... 361 Index ...Index-1 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 19: Section 1 System Overview
22 square-inches (each) of viewing area. 1.1 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS The system consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): • Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 375 (with XM) – Single Display: Split Primary Flight Display (PFD) & Multi Function Display (MFD) –...
Page 20: System Overview
System Overview • GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit sub-system for the G3X (Air Data Computer (ADC), Engine/ – Airframe Unit, and the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)) – ADC: Processes data from the pitot-static system and outside air tem- perature (OAT) sensor.
Page 21 This unit receives power directly from the AHRS and communicates with it via an RS-485 digital interface. • GTP 59 Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. – 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview GMU 44 GTP 59 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 22: G3X Single Display
Heading GDU 370 or 375 (XM) Split PFD/MFD GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data Computer Airspeed Altitude Vertical Speed Engine/Airframe Unit AHRS Attitude Heading Rate of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Standard Panel (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 23: G3X Dual Display
190-01115-00 Rev. G GDU 370 (PFD) GDU 375 (MFD) GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data Computer Airspeed Altitude Vertical Speed Engine/Airframe Unit AHRS Heading Attitude Rate of Turn Slip/Skid G3X Upgraded Panel (Full-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 24: Split-Screen Vs. Full-Screen Configurations
GPS navigator’s flight plan. When an external navigator is configured the internal GPS can still be used for VFR navigation. NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is only for VFR use. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 25: Integrated Autopilot (Optional)
With the Integrated Autopilot configured, the G3X issues pitch and roll steering commands to the external autopilot unit. Refer to Section 9 (Integrated Autopilot) for more information. 190-01115-00 Rev. G ourCe ultiple avigatorS erial nput orMat Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 26: Display Overview
System Overview 1.2 DISPLAY OVERVIEW 7” WVGA (800x480) SD Card Slot Color Display Range (RNG) Key FMS Joystick Display Bezel Hardkeys Softkeys Display Overview (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 27: Secure Digital (Sd) Cards
(the card should be flush with the face of the bezel). 2) To eject the card, gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch. 190-01115-00 Rev. G SD Card Slot Display Bezel SD Card Slot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 28: G3X Controls
With the appropriate autopilot mode selected, move the FMS Joystick (up/down) to adjust the mode reference for Vertical Speed, Altitude Hold, and Pitch Hold modes, or move the FMS Joystick (left/right) to decrease the mode reference for Roll Hold mode. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 29 Press to display the Nearest Page for viewing the nearest airports, intersections, NDBs, VORs, waypoints, frequencies, and airspaces Softkey Press to select softkey shown above the bezel key on the display Selection Keys 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 30: System Power-Up
Current database information is displayed during power-up including valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. When this information has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue. System Initialization Database Information Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 31: System Operation
GPS data from an external GPS navigator (if configured). In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional flight instrument cluster. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Datalink Weather Advisory Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 32 • Full-Screen PFD/MFD Configuration (Normal Mode) – In normal mode the displays can be configured to have a dedicated PFD and MFD or have an optional split-screen PFD. G3X Split-Screen Only (Normal Mode) G3X Full-Screen (Normal Mode) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 33 If a display failure occurs with the GDU 375, the WX and XM Pages will no longer be available since the XM receiver resides in the GDU 375. G3X Full-Screen Reversionary Mode (Failed PFD) 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 34: Pfd Display Configuration
1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Display’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide PFD2 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 35: G3X System Annunciations
All instruments should be operational within one minute of power- up. If any instrument remains flagged, and it is not likely an installation related problem, the G3X should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility . 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 36: Ahrs Operation
Magnetometer Data Air Data AHRS no- AHRS Normal Mag Mode Operation Heading Invalid GPS Data Magnetometer Data Air Data AHRS no-Mag/ AHRS no-Air Mode no-GPS Mode Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Attitude/Heading Invalid 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 37: Accessing System Functionality
2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to scroll through a list of available options (a scroll bar always appears to the right of the window/box when the option list is longer than the window/box). 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 38 4) Press the FMS Joystick, CLR Key, EXIT Softkey, or press the MENU Key to remove the menu and cancel the operation. Main Menu (Split-Screen) Main Menu (Split-Screen PFD) Main Menu (Full-Screen MFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide TER Page Menu 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 39: Data Entry
(NRST APTS) or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). b) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired waypoint from the list and press the ENT Key. Waypoint Entry on Waypoint Page (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 40 Press the FMS Joystick to toggle input focus between the Page Navigation Bar and interaction with the current page (i.e., turning the page cursor on/off). When the Page Navigation Bar is highlighted blue, the user can cycle through the pages using the Data Entry Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 41: Main Pages
MAP, WPT, WX, TER, TRF (optional) XM, INFO, ENG). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Selected Page Input Focus on Page Navigation Bar (Page Cursor Off) Input Focus on Current Page (Page Cursor On) Page Navigation (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 42 Map Page (MAP) Waypoint Page (WPT) Weather Page (WX) (optional) Terrain Page (TER) Traffic Page (TRF) XM Audio Page (XM) (optional) Vertical Power (VP-X) (optional) Info Page (INFO) Engine Page (ENG) Main Pages (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 43 • NDB (Non Directional Beacons)—identifier, facility, type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. • INT (Intersection)—identifier, bearing, and distance. • VRP (Visual Reporting Point) (Atlantic)—identifier, bearing, and distance. • USR (User Waypoints)—name, bearing, and distance. 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 44 Nearest VORs (VOR) Nearest NDBs (NDB) Nearest Intersections (INT) Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic) Nearest User Waypoints (USR) Nearest Cities (CTY) Nearest ARTCC (ATC) Nearest FSS (FSS) Nearest Airspace (ASPC) Nearest Pages (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 45: Main Page Softkeys
When a softkey function is disabled, the softkey label is subdued (dimmed). Softkey Bezel Mounted Softkeys (Press) 190-01115-00 Rev. G Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Flight Planning Pages (Split-Screen) Softkeys (WPT Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview Softkey Names (Displayed)
Page 46: Pfd Softkeys
BARO Softkeys BARO MINIMUMS XX GAL BARO Allows the pilot to set or clear the barometric minimums altitude reminder Allows the pilot to change the barometric setting Returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide BACK 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 47 Allows the pilot to adjust the OBS course Allows the pilot to adjust the VOR course Allows the pilot to adjust the localizer course Allows the pilot to enter the transponder code and displays the second-level CODE softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview BACK BACK BACK...
Page 48 Allows the pilot to set the Flight ID. (The Flight ID must be configured to ‘Set By Pilot’ for the SET ID softkey to be displayed). Returns to previous level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 49 Initial press allows the pilot to adjust the heading bug and displays lateral mode softkeys; subsequent press returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview ALT/PTCH ALT/PTCH ALT/PTCH...
Page 50: Map Page Softkeys
TERRAIN WEATHER TRAFFIC Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. IFR MAP TOPO SAT VIEW IFR MAP LOW AWY HIGH AWY Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide BACK BACK 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 51: Waypoint Page Softkeys
Waypoint (WPT) Page Softkeys (Split-Screen) (DIRECTORY) CHART AOPA WEATHER Waypoint (WPT) Page Softkeys (Full-Screen) Displays waypoint information Displays runway information (split-screen only) Displays optional FliteCharts Displays airport directory information Displays METAR and TAF text (optional) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview WEATHER...
Page 52 Terrain (TER) Page Softkeys (Split-Screen) SETTINGS Terrain (TER) Page Softkeys (Full-Screen) Displays the Terrain Page Map View Displays the Terrain Page Profile View. Displays the Terrain Setup Page Toggles terrain alerts on/off. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide LEGEND DISABLE DISABLE 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 53 Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. VOL - VOL + MUTE Decreases XM audio volume Increases XM audio volume Toggles XM audio on/off Returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview VOLUME VOLUME BACK...
Page 54: Info Page Softkey
‘wig-wag’. Only available when the selected device is in a fault condition. Select RESET to reset the device, similar to resetting a circuit breaker. AUTO Displays system status messages Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide AUTO RESET RESET FLAPS DN RESET...
Page 55 XX GAL Resets fuel used to zero and fuel remaining to full tanks Sets fuel remaining to the full tank quantity where XX is the airframe specific full fuel quantity Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview FUEL (optional) FUEL FUEL...
Page 56: Flight Planning Softkeys
(Optional) Allows the pilot to select the internal GPS flight plan source. (Optional) Allows the pilot to select the external GPS flight plan source. Exits the Flight Plan Pages IMPORT EXPORT Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide EXIT EXIT 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 57: Nearest Page Softkeys
In this case, the data collected from the external navigator is not considered a sufficient source of GPS data by the GSU 73 AHRS. 190-01115-00 Rev. G CAPTURE PRIVATE HELIPORT Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview EXIT EXIT...
Page 58: Viewing Gps Receiver Status
DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite Reception—the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix GPS Status, Position, and Data Fields (full-screen only) can be accessed from the Information Page. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 59 INFO Page (Full Screen) Viewing GPS receiver status information: 1) If necessary press the FMS Joystick to begin interaction with the Navigation Bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick until the Info Page is selected. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 60: New Location
The INFO Page can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar is displayed for each satellite in view, with the Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 61: Position
2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Change Nearest Type’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired nearest type option (Automatic, Airport, VOR, NDB, Intersection, City, Waypoint), and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 62: Data Fields And Layout (Full-Screen Mfd)
4) Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of available Data Field options. 5) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired Data Field, and press the ENT Key. Nearest Type Menu Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 63: System Settings
The System Setup option in the Main Menu allows management of the following system parameters: • Transponder (optional) • Data Bar Fields • Display • Sound 190-01115-00 Rev. G Data Field Options • Units • Date & Time • Position • Alarms System Setup Menu (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 64: Transponder
4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘ADS-B Transmit’ Field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Enabled’ or ‘Disabled’. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 65: Data Bar Fields
2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) With ‘Data Bar Fields’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired ‘Field’. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Data Bar (Split-Screen) Data Bar Setup Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 66 ‘REV’ is displayed in yellow and ‘GPS’ is displayed in magenta in the upper left corner of the Data Bar when all external GPS navigation sources fail. External GPS Failure. Reverted to Internal GPS Data Bar (GPS1) Internal Flight Plan Indication External GPS Navigation Failure Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 67: Display
COLOR MODE The Color Mode setting is used to adjust the color brightness used on the map and synthetic vision display for day or night use. 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Display Setup Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 68: Adjusting The Color Mode
• User Selected—Enables the user to choose between ‘AUTO’ and ‘PFD’ via the Display Setup menu. For more information on how to enable the ‘EIS Display Location’ setting in Configuration Mode refer to the G3X Installation Manual. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 69 1) With screenshots enabled (see above), navigate to the desired screen. 2) Press and hold the MENU Key until the screen flashes indicating the screenshot was saved to the SD Card. 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Display Setup Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 70: Sound
Altitude Alert Tone. 1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. Sound Setup Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 71: Units
2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Units’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G System Overview Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 72: Date & Time
FMS Joystick. 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. Date & Time Setup Page (Split-Screen) Units Setup Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 73: Position
The Alarms Page allows the pilot to turn airspace alarms On/Off, set an Altitude Buffer, Arrival Alarm, Next Waypoint Alarm, Proximity Alarm, and Fuel Tank Reminder Alarm. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Position Setup Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 74 The Fuel Tank Timer (FUEL TIMER) data field option is the elapsed time since the ‘Fuel Tank’ Reminder alarm was last issued (HH:MM). Airspace Alarms (Split-Screen) Nav Alarms (Split-Screen) Alarms (Full-Screen MFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 75: Setting Airport Criteria
5) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field and turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired option from the menu. Press the ENT Key if necessary to highlight the next field. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Nearest Airports Page Menu Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Overview...
Page 76 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Set Airport Criteria’, and then press the ENT Key. A window appears with the current settings. 5) Press the MENU Key. 6) With ‘Restore Default’ highlighted press the ENT Key. Airport Criteria Window Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 77: Section 2 Flight Instruments
Navigation Bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the PFD Page. The following flight instruments and supplemental flight data are displayed on the PFD and/or PFD Page (split-screen). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Instruments PFD (Full Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 78 Flight Instruments Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 79 VNAV / Vertical Deviation Indicator Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Reference Altitude Selected Altitude Bug Turn Rate Indicator Zero Pitch Line Current Track Indicator (Heading Strip) Current Heading Selected Heading Bug Turn Rate Indicator Autopilot Status Box Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 80: Airspeed Indicator
Actual Airspeed True Airspeed ), at which point it turns red. Airspeed Trend Vector Vspeed References Airspeed Color Ranges Airspeed Indicator Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide ). A red range is also , the text of the actual 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 81 190-01115-00 Rev. G and the actual indicated value for V IAS is below V but TAS is above V Adjusted for TAS Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Instruments adjusted for true to be reduced at high . A solid , as well as several...
Page 82: Attitude Indicator
Angle of bank is indicated by the position of the pointer on the roll scale. Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the ball. Attitude Indicator Vspeed References Vspeed References (without airspeed) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Vspeed References Roll Pointer Roll Scale Horizon Line Aircraft Symbol...
Page 83: Altimeter
1) From the PFD Page (one display) or PFD (two display), press the ALT (or ALT/PTCH if the Integrated Autopilot is configured) Softkey. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to set the Selected Altitude in 100-ft increments. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Instruments Selected Altitude Vertical Speed Indicator Altimeter Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 84: Selecting The Altimeter Barometric Pressure Setting
Altimeter. Once the aircraft reaches the user-defined MDA/ DH, the bug and text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums. Minimums”, is heard. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 85 1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Instruments Yellow When Altitude Reached Barometric Minimum Barometric Minimum Box Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Barometric Minimum Box...
Page 86: Altitude Alerting
3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Sound’, and press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Altitude Alert field, and select ‘On/ Off’ by turning the FMS Joystick. Deviation of ±200 ft Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 87: Vertical Speed Indicator (Vsi)
A green diamond acts as the VDI Indicator, like a glideslope needle on a conventional indicator. If a localizer frequency is tuned and there is no glideslope signal, “NO GS” is annunciated. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Selected Altitude Current Vertical Speed Indicated Altitude Vertical Speed Indicator Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Instruments...
Page 88 Glidepath Indicator appears on the G3X as a magenta diamond. If the approach type downgrades past the final approach fix (FAF), “NO GP” is annunciated. Vertical Source Vertical Vertical Deviation Indicator (Glideslope-ILS Source) Vertical Deviation Source Vertical Deviation Indicator Vertical Deviation Indicator (Glidepath-GPS Source) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 89: Horizontal Situation Indicator (Hsi)
1) From the PFD Page (one display) or PFD (two display), press the HDG (or HDG/ROLL if the Integrated Autopilot is configured) Softkey (if necessary). The Heading Box is highlighted. 190-01115-00 Rev. G VNAV Indicator VNAV Indicator Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Instruments...
Page 90 Current Track Indicator Course Pointer Navigation Source Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Rotating Compass Rose To/From Indicator Aircraft Symbol Lateral Deviation Scales Selected Heading Bug Course Deviation & To/From Indicator Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 91: Bearing Pointers And Information Windows
VFR CDI scale Navigation Flight Phase Source: GPS or NAV (VOR, Localizer) LOI, VFR, REV, MSG, or INT HSI Annunciations Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide VFR CDI Scales: 0.25nm, 1.25nm, 5.00nm Flight Phase (IFR): APR, TERM, ENR, OCN, LNAV, L/VNAV, LNAV+V, or LPV...
Page 92 • GPS-derived great circle distance to bearing source • GPS is the bearing source and an active waypoint is not selected Bearing Pointer 1 HSI with Bearing Pointers Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Bearing 2 Information Window -Identifier -Distance 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 93 CDI exceeds the maximum deviation on the scale (two dots) while coupled to GPS, the crosstrack error (XTK) is displayed below the white aircraft symbol. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Instruments Lateral Deviation Scale Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Lateral Deviation Scale...
Page 94 Pilot’s Guide, or the GTN or GNS Series Pilot’s Guides) for more information. external navigator is configured the internal GPS can still be used for VFR navigation. NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is only for VFR use. avigator ourCe Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide When an 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 95 Toggle the External Navigator 2 Navigator (e.g., if the external navigator is a GNS 430, press the CDI Key on the GNS 430 to toggle between GPS1 and LOC1 or GPS2 and LOC2) CDI Source Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Instruments...
Page 96 1) From the full screen PFD and/or split screen PFD Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Press the RESET G Softkey to reset the minimum and maximum recorded G loads. Maximum recorded G load Minimum recorded G load G-meter Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide G-meter pointer 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 97 The pitch attitude can be adjusted as much as +/- 2.5°. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Track up HSI Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Instruments Heading Pointer...
Page 98 2) Press the MORE Softkey. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight PITCH OFFSET. 4) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired setting. Pitch Attitude offset angle Pitch Attitude Offset Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Aircraft Symbol showing pitch offset. 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 99 Data Bar as well as the lower left quadrant of the HSI. Using Internal Flight Plan Internal Flight Plan Indication 190-01115-00 Rev. G etween nternal anD Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Instruments Xternal light INT: The pilot has elected to use the internal GPS navigation source instead of the external GPS navigation source.
Page 100 ‘REV’ is shown in yellow in the upper left corner of the Data Bar as well as the lower left quadrant of the HSI. External Failure. Reverted to Internal External GPS Navigation Failure gpS n avigation Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide ourCe REV: External Navigation Source failed. Reverted to internal VFR GPS for navigation.
Page 101 ILS, LOC, BC, LDA, or SDF approach is active in the external navigator and the appropriate CDI and navigation source are selected on the G3X. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Cale eleCtion nternal eleCtion nternal Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Instruments gpS o gpS o Current CDI Scale...
Page 102: Trim And Flap Position Indicators (Optional)
Elevator Trim, Aileron Trim, Rudder Trim, and Flap Position indicators can be configured from the Engine/Airframe Input Configuration Page in Configuration Mode. Refer to the G3X Installation Manual for more information. ° of either the front or back course Auto-Slewing Message Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide ‘SET APPR CRS’ Message 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 103: Heading Strip And Turn Rate Indicator
Vector Current Heading Selected Heading 190-01115-00 Rev. G Trim and Flap Position Indicators Turn Rate Indicator (Standard Rate Tick Marks) Heading Strip/Turn Rate Indicator Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Instruments Aileron Trim Indicator Rudder Trim Indicator Heading Strip Current Track...
Page 104: Obs Mode
3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired course to/from the waypoint. 4) To cancel OBS Mode and return to automatic waypoint sequencing, press the MENU Key, with ‘Release Hold’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. OBS Mode Annunciation Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide OBS Mode Box OBS Course Softkey...
Page 105: Supplemental Flight Data
2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Units’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Instruments Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 106: Wind Data
1) From the full-screen PFD and/or split-screen PFD Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Wind Vector field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Speed/Dir’ or ‘Head/X-wind’. Wind Speed and Direction Headwind Crosswind Wind Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 107: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)
At 200 ft above the target altitude, the “Approaching Target Altitude” message appears, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the PFD. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Instruments Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 108: Using The Vnav Feature
4) Enter the desired profile into the fields, and press the EXIT Softkey. Target Altitude Distance to Target Visual Representation of VNAV VNAV Indicator Vertical Deviation Scale VNAV Indications (PFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Airport Required Vertical Speed Indicator 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 109 Force capture of the VNAV profile: 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile and begin navigation. 2) Press the FPL Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the Vertical Navigation Page. 4) Press the MENU Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Instruments Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 110 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Cancel VNAV Capture’ and press the ENT Key. 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile and begin navigation. 2) From the VNAV Page, press (deselect) the CAPTURE Softkey. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 111: Section 3 Engine Indication System
If the Engine Page information configured exceeds one page, additional engine gauges may be distributed among the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd softkeys as required. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Engine Instrument Display (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Exhaust Gas Temperature Indicator Fuel Quantity...
Page 112 Example Engine (ENG) Page Configuration - TEMPS Softkey Selected (Split-Screen) Example Engine (ENG) Page Configuration- AUX Softkey Selected (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 113 Counted whenever a valid RPM is detected. Refer to G3X Installation Manual for more information. Displays fuel flow. Displays fuel pressure Displays the main bus voltage Displays the battery load in amperes Refer to G3X Installation Manual for more information. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 114 If sensory data to an instrument becomes invalid or unavailable, a red “X” is displayed across the instrument. (Full-Screen MFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 115: Eng Page Softkeys (Example Configuration)
To cancel Lean Assist Mode, press the LEAN Softkey again. 190-01115-00 Rev. G (optional) (optional) (optional) XXXX XXXX LEAN Displays engine gauges as required (optional) Displays additional engine gauges as required (optional) Activates/deactivates Lean Assist (optional) Displays Fuel Calculator (optional) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide FUEL...
Page 116 EGT for that cylinder. Leaning to First Peak (ENG Page - Full-Screen MFD) Indicates Difference Between Present and Peak Temperature Cylinder to Peak Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Cylinder Peak Temperature 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 117 DTIT) is displayed in place of the normal temperature number in light blue text. Engine Instrument Display 190-01115-00 Rev. G Cylinder with the Temperature Closest to Its Peak Value (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Fuel Flow Corresponding to Peak EGT Difference Between Present...
Page 118 Lean Assist Mode - ENG Page (Split-Screen) If Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) inputs are configured, the first and last TIT to peak are not identified. Lean Assist Mode - Turbine Inlet Temperature (ENG Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 119: Fuel Calculator (Optional)
1) From the ENG Page, press the FUEL Softkey. 2) Press Softkey #3 or #4 (XX GAL); this resets fuel remaining to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab). XX is the airframe specific partial fuel quantity (if configured). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 120 Fuel Calculator (Split-Screen) Fuel Calculator (Full-Screen MFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 121: Fuel Calculator Softkeys
XX is an airframe specific partial fuel quantity (optional) Sets fuel remaining to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab) where XX is an airframe specific partial fuel quantity (optional) Returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide (optional) FUEL FUEL...
Page 122: Confirming Fuel Quantity
Sets fuel remaining to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab) where XX is an airframe specific partial fuel quantity (optional) Returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide DONE 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 123 Resetting Fuel Remaining to partial fuel quantities (optional): Press Softkey #3 or #4 (XX GAL); this resets fuel remaining to a partial tank quantity (i.e., filler neck tab). XX is the airframe specific partial fuel quantity (if configured). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 124: Cas Messages (Optional)
Page is not displayed, or FPL/NRST Pages are displayed on the full-screen PFD). In that case a Check Alerts Triangle is displayed to the right of the Airspeed Indicator as a reminder to check the CAS Messages. Key. CAS Warning Example Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 125 If less than four CAS Messages are configured for the system, the CAS Messages are displayed to the right of the Airspeed Indicator and the Check Alerts Triangle is not displayed. CAS Warning Example 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 126 Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 127: Section 4 Cns Interface
With the Weather Information Page displayed, press the INFO Softkey. c) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired frequency. 190-01115-00 Rev. G • Nearest Airport Weather Page • Nearest ARTCC Page • Nearest FSS Page • Nearest Airspace Page Nearest FSS (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide CNS Interface...
Page 128 4) Press the ENT Key to load the frequency into the standby field of the SL40. If the frequency has an * (additional information available) next to it, press the ENT Key a second time with ‘Tune’ highlighted. Frequency with Additional Information (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 129: Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)
Mode S interrogation and reply capabilities. Selective addressing or Mode Select (Mode S) capability includes the following features: • Level-2 reply data link capability (used to exchange information between aircraft and ATC facilities) 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide CNS Interface...
Page 130 With a remote transponder configured, the #2 PFD Softkey becomes XPDR (if a navigation source is not selected) or XPDR/CRS (when the pilot can control the navigation course). Transponder Code Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Reply Mode Status 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 131 Allows the pilot to enter the transponder code and displays the second-level CODE softkeys Displays second-level MODE softkeys Returns to top-level softkeys Sends a distinct identity indication to Air Traffic Control (ATC). Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide CNS Interface BACK BACK BACK...
Page 132: Transponder Mode Selection
Allows the pilot to set the Flight ID. (The Flight ID must be configured to ‘Set By Pilot’ for the SET ID softkey to be displayed). Returns to previous level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 133: Ground Mode
Transponder Data Box, and all transponder replies requesting altitude information are provided with pressure altitude information. REPLY STATUS When the transponder sends replies to interrogations, a white R indication appears momentarily in the Transponder Data Box. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide CNS Interface...
Page 134: Entering A Transponder Code
When the IDENT Softkey is pressed, a white IDENT indication is displayed in the mode field of the Transponder Data Box for a duration of 18 seconds. CODE Softkey Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 135: Flight Id Reporting
3) Press the SET ID Softkey. The ‘SET FLIGHT ID’ Window appears. 4) Enter the desired Flight ID using the FMS Joystick and press the ENT Key. Transponder Flight ID Entry (Split-Screen PFD Page) 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight ID Entry Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide CNS Interface...
Page 136 CNS Interface Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 137: Section 5 Gps Navigation
NOTE: The compass arc is not available in ‘North Up’ map orientation. A compass arc representing the aircraft’s ground track, appears by default on the Map Page. The route line represents the course. Compass Arc 190-01115-00 Rev. G Compass Arc (Map Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation Route Line...
Page 138: Using Map Displays
• Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data The information in this section applies to the following maps unless otherwise noted: • All Map Pages (MAP) • Waypoint Page (WPT) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 139: Map Page Setup
Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘North Up’, ‘Track Up’, or ‘DTK Up’, and press the ENT Key. a) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘North Up Above’ field. 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Navigation Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 140: Gps Navigation
Runway Extension line Runway Extensions and Numbers (Map Page) General Menu (Map Setup Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Runway Number 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 141 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of options for each feature (On/Off, Auto, range settings, or text size). 6) Using the FMS Joystick select the desired option and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Navigation Map Setup Page (NAVAID Category) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 142 7) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. Map Setup Page (Airspace Category) Map Setup Page (Road Category) Map Setup Page (Airspace Category - Atlantic) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 143: Map Range
6) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired option, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Scale Bar Rep- resenting a Map Scale of 3 nm Per Scale Width. (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation...
Page 144: Map Panning
Map Pointer position, a green arrow will appear in the information box. Turning the FMS Joystick will cycle through the list of map features present at that position. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 145: Panning The Map
3) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the ENT Key to exit the review page and return to the Map Page showing the selected waypoint. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Elevation and ETE to the Pointer Map Panning (Map Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation Latitude/ Longitude Position of the Pointer...
Page 146: Fuel Range Ring
5) Using the FMS Joystick select (On/Off) or set the fuel reserve time and press the ENT Key. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 147: Measuring Bearing And Distance
4) To exit the Measure Bearing/Distance option, press the FMS Joystick; or select ‘Stop Measuring’ from the Page Menu and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Navigation Range to Reserve Fuel Reserve Time Navigation Map Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Range to Empty...
Page 148: Topography
4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Topo Shading’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. Reference Point Map Page (Measure Distance) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Measurement Line Map Pointer 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 149: Satellite View
4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Satellite View’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Topographic Data (Map Page) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation TOPO Softkey...
Page 150: Map Page Traffic
Refer to Appendix G for a list of map symbols. MAP DECLUTTER The pilot can remove (declutter) unwanted items, such as highways from the map. Satellite View (Map Page) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide SAT VIEW Softkey 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 151: Map Detail
4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Detail Level’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired detail level (‘Most’, ‘More’, ‘Normal’, ‘Less’, or ‘Least’), and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Map Declutter (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation...
Page 152: Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G
When airways are selected for display on the map, the airway waypoints (VORs, NDBs, and Intersections) are also displayed. IFR Map - Low Airways (Victor Airways) (Split-Screen) IFR Map - High Airways (Jet Routes) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 153: Displaying/Removing Airways
Calculated Radial Reviewing Airway Information (Map Page) 5) Press the ENT Key to display the review page for the airway. 190-01115-00 Rev. G (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation -MEA -Airway Name -Endpoints -Distance Calculated Radial...
Page 154: Waypoints
The pilot can manually enter the identifier or the G3X will choose the most appropriate identifier based on the current position and phase of flight. Low Altitude Airway Review Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 155 -Wind (Full) RUNWAY Softkey Selected Waypoint Page (RUNWAY Softkey Selected) 190-01115-00 Rev. G -Waypoint Identifier/Symbol/Type -Facility Name -City/Region (Split-Screen) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation Airport Information -Elevation -Fuel Available -Time Zone (UTC Offset) -Lat/Long (Full) -Bearing/Distance Showing Selected...
Page 156 (turning it counter-clockwise brings up the waypoint selection submenu - press the CLR Key or the FMS Joystick to remove it), or move the FMS Joystick to select the facility name, or city field. 4) Press the ENT Key. (Full-Screen MFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 157: Selecting A Runway
7) Move the FMS Joystick to place the cursor in the ‘Runway’ Box, on the runway designator. 8) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the desired runway (if more than one) for the selected airport. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Runways Box (Waypoint Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation...
Page 158: Waypoint Page
5) To remove the window, press the FMS Joystick, ENT Key, or CLR Key. Control Pre-Taxi CTA * Radar Departure * Ramp Gate Terminal* Ground TMA * Helicopter Tower Multicom TRSA * Other Unicom Frequency Abbreviations Additional Frequency Information (Waypoint Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Navigation Frequencies 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 159: Nearest Information
Page, press the DELETE, or EDIT softkeys to make changes to the selected user waypoint. 5) To return to the Nearest Page, press the FMS Joystick, the ENT Key, or the CLR Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Navigation Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 160: Nearest Airports Page
3) Press the ENT Key. The Airport Criteria Window is displayed. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired criteria to be defined. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired option. 6) Press the ENT Key. Airport Information Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 161: Weather Information
3) Press the FMS Joystick to highlight the first airport in the nearest airport weather list. Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired airport weather. 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Navigation Airport Criteria Window Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 162: Intersections
3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired intersection. 5) Press the ENT Key to display the Intersection Information Page. Weather Information Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 163: Ndbs
The list only includes VORs that are within 200nm. If there are no VORs in the list, text indicating that there are no nearest VORs is displayed. If there are no nearest VORs in the list, the information and frequency fields are dashed. 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Navigation Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 164: User Waypoints
The ‘Mark a New User Waypoint?’ Window appears. a) Press the MENU Key twice to access the Main Menu. b) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 165 Turn the FMS Joystick to access the ‘Select Symbol’ Menu. c) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired symbol from the menu, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation...
Page 166 New Waypoint Window (POSITION Softkey Selected) (Split-Screen) 6) With ‘Done’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. User Waypoint Name Field New Waypoint Window (Symbol Selected) New Waypoint Window (REF WPTS Softkey Selected) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 167: Deleting User Waypoints
ENT Key. If deleting all user waypoints, go to Step 4. 3) Highlight a User Waypoint in the User Waypoint List, or enter a waypoint in the User Waypoint field. 4) Press the MENU Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G User Waypoints Page Menu Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation...
Page 168: Automatic Waypoint Selection
The automatic selection will not resume until such time that the manually entered waypoint and the automatically selected waypoint coincide (does not apply if the CHART Softkey is selected). To manually return to Automatic Waypoint Selection, highlight the identifier and press the CLR Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 169: Airspace
5) Press the FREQS Softkey (if available) to display frequency and additional airport information similar to the Waypoint Information Page. Nearest Airspace Page (Split-Screen) The Full-Screen Display will also show a map with the nearest airspace highlighted. 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Navigation Airspace Information Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 170: Airspace Alert Messages
SMART AIRSPACE Smart Airspace shows airspace at and immediately surrounding the aircraft’s current altitude in bold. Airspaces at all other altitudes are de-emphasized. De-emphasized Airspace Nearest Airspace Page Map Smart Airspace Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Bold Airspace 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 171: Direct-To Navigation Using The G3X
Softkey to display a list of recent waypoints, or move the FMS Joystick to select the facility name, or city field. 4) Press the ENT Key. 5) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Navigation Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 172 (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS), and flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). 4) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired waypoint. 5) Press the ENT Key. 6) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Direct-to Window (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 173 4) Press the Direct-to Key to display the Direct-to Window with the selected point entered as the direct-to destination. 5) If an external navigator is configured, press the INTERNAL Softkey. 190-01115-00 Rev. G (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide GPS Navigation...
Page 174 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Stop Navigation’ or ‘Resume Flight Plan’ if a flight plan was active. 5) Press the ENT Key. If a flight plan is still active, the system resumes navigating the flight plan. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 175: Section 6 Flight Planning
(usually from final approach fix to missed approach point) of the published approach is available if an external navigator (i.e., GTN or GNS Series) is not configured. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Planning Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 176: Flight Plan Data Fields
5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access the list of available Data Fields. 6) Turn or Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired option from the list and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 177: Flight Planning
From the Active Flight Plan Page, move the FMS Joystick (right or left) to quickly change the third data field to Fuel Remaining (FUEL REM). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Planning First Data Second Data Third Data Field Field Field Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 178: Manually Switching Between Internal And External Flight Plan Sources
Data Bar as well as the lower left quadrant of the HSI. Using Internal GPS Flight Plan INT: The pilot has elected to use the internal GPS naviga- tion source instead of the external GPS navigation source. Internal Flight Plan Indication Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 179: Failure Of The External Gps Navigation Source
HSI. External GPS Failure. Reverted to Internal GPS REV: External Navigation Source failed. Reverted to internal VFR GPS for navigation. 190-01115-00 Rev. G External GPS Navigation Failure Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Planning...
Page 180: Flight Plan Creation Using The G3X
Insert Waypoint Window, turning it counter- clockwise displays a list of recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS), or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS)). Data Fields Map Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Non- Active Active 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 181 7) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter each additional flight plan waypoint. 8) When all waypoints have been entered, press the FMS Joystick to return to the Flight Plan List Page. The new flight plan is now in the list. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Planning Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 182: Flight Plan Storage Using The G3X
6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. A copy of the flight plan is stored in the next available position in the flight plan list on the Flight Plan List Page. Saved Flight Plan Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 183: Flight Plan Activation Using The G3X
6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Activate Leg Window Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Planning...
Page 184: Flight Plan Editing
3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Using the FMS Joystick select the point in the flight plan before which to add the new waypoint. The new waypoint is placed directly in front of the highlighted waypoint. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 185 5) With the desired flight plan leg highlighted (blue), press the ENT Key (the flight plan leg turns magenta). This will split the flight plan leg. 6) Using the FMS Joystick, drag the flight plan leg to highlight the desired waypoint to be added. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Planning Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 186: Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, And/Or Name
3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor, and move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Plan Fuel’ field. 4) Using the FMS Joystick, enter the desired plan flow, and press the ENT Key. Selected Waypoint Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 187 4) Using the FMS Joystick, enter the desired speed, and press the ENT Key. 5) Repeat steps 3 and 4 for ‘Plan Fuel’, and press the DONE Softkey. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Plan Fuel (Active Flight Plan Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Planning...
Page 188 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Flight Plan Name field. 4) Using the FMS Joystick, enter the flight plan name, and press the ENT Key. Plan Speed Field Editing the Saved Flight Plan Name Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 189: Copying Flight Plans
3) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key to delete all saved flight plans. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Planning Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 190: Deleting The Active Flight Plan
5) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. Active Flight Plan Page Menu Remove Waypoint Window Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 191: Inverting A Flight Plan
4) Press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Invert Flight Plan?’, and press the ENT Key. 5) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Planning Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 192: Importing/Exporting Flight Plans
Only one approach can be loaded at a time in a flight plan. If an approach is loaded when another approach is already in the active flight plan, the new approach replaces the previous approach. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 193: Selecting An Approach
Loading an approach from the active or saved flight plan page: 1) Press the FPL Key. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the Active Flight Plan Page or Saved Flight Plan Page. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Planning Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 194 5) With ‘Activate Approach’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key or the FMS Joystick. 1) With an approach loaded on the Active Flight Plan Page, press the MENU Key. Select Approach Menu Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 195 3) Press the RMV APPR Softkey; or press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Remove Approach’ by turning or moving the FMS Joystick, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Active Flight Plan Page Menu Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Flight Planning...
Page 196: Activating Vectors-To-Final
HSI remains off-center until established on the final approach course. The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. (Split-Screen) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide VECTORS Softkey Final Course Extension 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 197 From the Active Flight Plan Page (with an approach activated), press the VECTORS Softkey. 1) From the Active Flight Plan Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Cancel Vectors-to-Final’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Flight Planning Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 198 Flight Planning Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 199: Section 7 Hazard Avoidance
XM DATALINK WEATHER ADVISORY irius Each time the system powers-up, the pilot is prompted to acknowledge an XM datalink weather advisory. Press the ENT Key to acknowledge this information. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Datalink Weather Advisory Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance...
Page 200: Activating Services
Due to the inherent delays and the relative age of the data, it should be used for long-range planning purposes only. Never use NEXRAD data or any radar data to penetrate hazardous weather. Rather, use it in an early-warning capacity of pre-departure and enroute evaluation. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 201: Hazard Avoidance
NEXRAD site cannot depict high altitude storms at close ranges, and has no information about storms directly over the site. • Radar coverage only extends to 55°N. • Any precipitation displayed between 52°N and 55°N is unknown. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Hazard Avoidance Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 202 Echo Tops at or above the altitude you select are displayed, in 5,000 foot increments up to 70,000 ft. Echo Tops can be helpful in determining the severity of thunderstorms. NEXRAD Data Satellite Mosaic/Cloud Tops Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 203: Winds Aloft
A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Echo Tops Data (Split-Screen) Winds Aloft Data (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance...
Page 204 A strike icon represents a strike that has occurred within a two-kilometer region and within the last seven minutes. The exact location of the lightning strike is not displayed. Wind Direction 15 Knots 20 Knots 50 Knots Winds Barbs Surface Pressure Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Wind Flag 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 205: Storm Cells
If METAR data is available for an airport, a color-coded flag is shown next to the airport. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Lightning Data (Split-Screen) Storm Cell Data (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance...
Page 206 IFR (ceiling 500 to below 1000 feet AGL and/or visibility 1 mile to less than 3 miles) Low IFR (ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile) METAR text does not contain adequate information to determine flight conditions Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 207 A SIGMET is widespread and must affect or be forecast to affect an area of at least 3,000 square miles. SIGMETs are displayed as a yellow-dashed line. AIRMET/SIGMET Legend 190-01115-00 Rev. G Hazard Avoidance METAR Selected With Map Pointer AIRMET Selected With Map Pointer Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 208 PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). Urgent (UUA) PIREP TFR Data PIREP Data Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Routine (UA) PIREP Selected 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 209: Freezing Levels
Turbulence is classified as light, moderate, severe, or extreme. Turbulence data is intended to supplement AIRMETs and SIGMETs. Turbulence Forecast Legend 190-01115-00 Rev. G Freezing Level Data Severe Turbulence Selected With Map Pointer (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance...
Page 210 FORECAST Forecast information is available for current and forecast weather conditions. Forecasts are available for intervals of 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours. Forecast Data (Split-Screen) Moderate Icing Selected With Map Pointer (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 211: Using S Irius Xm Weather Products
‘Airmets’, ‘Sigmets’, ‘Weather Data’, ‘NEXRAD’, and/ or ‘Fronts’ on the Map Page. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Hazard Avoidance Sunny Thunderstorms Partly Cloudy Rain Mostly Cloudy Freezing Rain Cloudy Snow Forecast Legend Water Temperature Data (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Windy Very Hot Haze Foggy Very Cold...
Page 212 4) Press the PAN MAP Softkey to get abbreviated information about the selected weather product or map feature (if available). 5) With the desired weather product selected press the ENT Key to get detailed information (if available). • METARs • TFRs • PIREPs Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 213 1) From the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Hazard Avoidance Detailed Weather Product Information (Split-Screen) Map Setup Page (WX Report Category) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 214 Joystick to select ‘Stop Animation’, and press the ENT Key. 1) Select the Weather (WX) Page. 2) Using the FMS Joystick select either the ‘NEXRAD Radar’ or ‘Satellite Mosaic’ weather product. 3) Select the ANIMATE Softkey to begin animation. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 215: Terrain
GPS-MSL altitude does not require local altimeter settings to determine MSL altitude. It is a widely-used MSL altitude source. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Hazard Avoidance Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 216: Synthetic Vision
From the Map Page with the VFR Map displayed, press the TERRAIN Softkey. 1) From the Map Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 217: Terrain Views
Terrain Legend Terrain (TER) Page (Map View) (Split-Screen) Terrain (TER) Page (Profile View) (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. G Softkeys to toggle between views (split-screen only). Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance Yellow Terrain is Between the User- defined Caution Elevation and...
Page 218: Terrain Settings
• Caution Elevation—The G3X will provide an alert if the terrain or obstacle is within the default Caution Elevation or user-defined Caution Elevation. Potential Impact > 1000’ Points Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Obstacle Location WARNING: Red obstacle is above or within 100’ below current aircraft altitude...
Page 219 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to make changes to the highlighted field. 4) With ‘Done’ highlighted press the ENT Key, or press the CLR Key to accept the changes and exit the Terrain Setup window. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Hazard Avoidance Terrain Setup Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 220: Terrain Alerts
Alerts’ and press the ENT Key. Disabling terrain alerts is only temporary. Terrain alerts are automatically enabled when the unit is powered on. Arrows indicate the terrain is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view. Terrain Annunciation on PFD Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 221 Terrain Page - Alerts Disabled Obstacle “caution, obstacle” “caution, obstacle ahead” “obstacle ahead! pull up!” up!” “obstacle! obstacle! pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance (Split-Screen) Descent Rate “caution, sink rate” “sink rate, pull up!” “pull up!”...
Page 222 Hazard Avoidance Pop-up Alert PFD Page Terrain Alerts Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 223: Traffic Systems
TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS) (OPTIONAL) NOTE: Refer to Appendix E for general information regarding Traffic Information Service (TIS). The G3X supports Traffic input from a Garmin Mode S transponder, such as the GTX 330 or GTX 23. SYSTEM STATUS The traffic system status is annunciated in the upper right corner of the Map Page.
Page 224 Attitude Indicator for five seconds and remains displayed until no TAs are detected in the area. • A single “Traffic” aural alert is generated Description Non-Threat Traffic Proximity Advisory (PA) Traffic Advisory (TA) Traffic Symbols Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 225 Arrows are depicted on the traffic message if traffic is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view. The arrow points in the direction of the traffic. Traffic Outside the Synthetic Vision Field of View (PFD) 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 226 Press the CLR Key to remove the Traffic Warning Window. NOTE: The Traffic Warning Window is disabled when the aircraft ground speed is less than 30 knots or when on the approach leg of a route. inDow Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 227: Traffic Ground Track
4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Traffic Data’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ from the menu, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Traffic (Map Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance Traffic Range and Altitude Separation using...
Page 228 NOTE: Traffic alerts are reset to ‘enabled’ on the next power cycle. 1) Display the dedicated Traffic (TRF) Page as described in the procedure above. 2) From the Traffic (TRF) Page touch the DISABLE Softkey to enable/disable traffic alerts. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 229 Hazard Avoidance Traffic Page Full-Screen MFD 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 230: Garmin Gts 800 Traffic
TIS is disabled when TAS installed. NOTE: The optional Garmin GTS 800 is a Traffic Advisory System (TAS). It enhances flight crew situational awareness by displaying traffic information for transponder-equipped aircraft. The system also provides visual and aural traffic alerts including voice announcements to assist in visually acquiring traffic.
Page 231 TA criteria. A Traffic Advisory that is beyond the selected display range (off scale) is indicated by a half TA symbol at the edge of the screen at the relative bearing of the intruder. 190-01115-00 Rev. G oluMe Description GTS 800 Traffic Symbols Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance...
Page 232 Intruder Altitude and Vertical Trend Arrow Flight IDs may also be displayed with traffic symbols; see the Flight IDs discussion in this section for more information. Relative Altitude Vertical trend arrow Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 233 Intruder closing rate provides less than 30 seconds of horizontal separation and vertical separation is within 800 feet. Intruder range is within 0.55 nm and vertical separation is within 800 feet. Intruder range is less than 20 seconds. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 234: Tas Alerts
TA Descriptive Voice Announcements Relative Altitude “High”, “Low”, “Same Altitude” (if within 200 feet of own altitude), or “Altitude not available” Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Distance (nm) “Less than one mile”, “One Mile” through “Ten Miles”, or “More than ten miles”...
Page 235 Pressing the OPERATE Softkey allows the traffic unit to switch from Standby Mode to Operating Mode as necessary. Pressing the STANDBY Softkey forces the unit into Standby Mode. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Hazard Avoidance Traffic Page Menu Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 236: Switching From Standby Mode To Operating Mode
Traffic Map Page. When a flight ID is received, it will appear above or below the corresponding traffic symbol on the Traffic Map Page when this option is enabled. Enabling/Disabling Flight ID Display: On the Traffic Map Page, press the FLT ID Softkey. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 237: Traffic Page
The traffic mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the upper left corner of the page. Operating Mode Altitude Mode Traffic Advisory, 700’ above, Climbing 190-01115-00 Rev. G Traffic Page Full-Screen MFD Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Hazard Avoidance Traffic Display Range Rings Non-Threat Traffic, 500’ above, Descending Flight ID...
Page 238 Hazard Avoidance Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 239: Section 8 Additional Features
FBO phone numbers, hours of operation, local attractions, ground transportation, lodging, and services. The optional SiriusXM Radio entertainment audio feature offers more than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. 190-01115-00 Rev. G electronic charts ® Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features...
Page 240: Synthetic Vision (Svx)
Navigation must not be predicated solely upon the use of the terrain or obstacle data displayed by Synthetic Vision. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 241: Synthetic Vision Operation
2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Synthetic Vision’ field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Additional Features • Runway Display • Terrain Alerting • Obstacle Alerting • Zero-Pitch Line Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 242: Additional Features
ILS or WAAS GPS approach (starting from the leg leading into the FAF), pathways boxes are shown at the level of the altitude bug. Synthetic Vision on PFD Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Airport Runway...
Page 243 1) From the full-screen PFD and/or the split-screen PFD Page, press the MENU Key. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Pathways’ field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Additional Features Selected Altitude Pathways Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 244 If LOC is the selected navigation source on the HSI, the pathways boxes are green for the ILS. Pathways boxes are not displayed for segments such as heading legs or VOR radials. nroute Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 245: Flight Path Marker
FPM. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Non-approach descents NOT displayed by pathway displayed Selected Altitude for Step Down Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features Descending final approach segment displayed by pathway...
Page 246 The Zero Pitch Line is drawn completely across the display and represents the aircraft attitude with respect to the horizon. It may not align with the terrain horizon, particularly when the terrain is mountainous or when the aircraft is flown at high altitudes. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Airport Runway 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 247 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘TRAFFIC’ field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’. Traffic Synthetic Vision Traffic (PFD) 190-01115-00 Rev. G Additional Features Traffic Traffic Outside the Field of View Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 248: Airport Signs
All runway thresholds are depicted at their respective elevations as defined in the database. In some situations, where threshold elevations differ significantly, crossing runways may appear to be layered. As runways are displayed, Airport Signs Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Airport Sign without Identifier (Between 8 nm and 15 nm) 190-01115-00 Rev.
Page 249 In these cases, the conflict is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view and the alert will have arrows indicating the direction of the alert. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Additional Features Airport Runways Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Other Runway on Airport...
Page 250 Arrows indicate the obstacle is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view. Obstacle Outside the Synthetic Vision Field of View Synthetic Vision Terrain Alerts Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Terrain Annunciation Terrain Warning Terrain Caution...
Page 251 (earth) or blue (sky) colored bar at the top or bottom of the screen is displayed to prevent the pilot from losing sight of the horizon. Blue Sky Bar with Full Display Terrain 190-01115-00 Rev. G Synthetic Vision Obstacle Alerts Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features Obstacle Annunciation Obstacle...
Page 252 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the ‘Miscellaneous’ from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Field of View’. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Lines Depict PFD Field of View 190-01115-00 Rev.
Page 253: Safetaxi
2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Airport’ Category from the horizontal list. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Additional Features Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Taxiway Identi- fication Aircraft Position...
Page 254: Safetaxi Cycle Number And Revision
The SafeTaxi Region, Version, Cycle, Effective date, and Expiration date of the database cycle can also be found in the Main Menu, under ‘Database Information’. The SafeTaxi database is provided by Garmin. Refer to Appendix C for instructions on updating the SafeTaxi database.
Page 255 3) With the ‘Chart’ Field highlighted, turn the FMS Joystick to access a drop- down menu of available charts. 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select the desired chart, and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Additional Features • Airport Diagrams • NOTAMs Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 256: Aircraft Symbol
Aircraft Symbol Displayed on Chart (Waypoint Page) Aircraft Not Shown Icon (Waypoint Page) Chart Not Available Banner (Split-Screen) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Aircraft Position on Chart Aircraft Not Shown Icon 190-01115-00 Rev.
Page 257: Chart Range
Select the ‘Chart NOTAMs’ option from the chart menu to display the applicable NOTAM information. 190-01115-00 Rev. G (Split-Screen) Key to zoom in (decreasing), or the up CHART Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features Aircraft Hidden Icon Joystick to scroll the chart...
Page 258: Flitecharts
FliteCharts resemble the paper version of National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) terminal procedures charts. The charts are displayed with high-resolution and in color for applicable charts. FliteCharts database subscription is available from Garmin. Available data includes: • Arrivals (STAR) • Departure Procedures (DP) •...
Page 259 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select the desired chart, and press the ENT Key. Airport Identifier Field FliteChart Softkey FliteCharts (Waypoint Page) 190-01115-00 Rev. G (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features Chart Field Available Approaches...
Page 260: Aircraft Symbol
Aircraft Not Shown Icon appears. The Aircraft Not Shown Icon may appear at certain times, even if the chart is displayed to scale. Aircraft Symbol Displayed on Chart (Waypoint Page) Chart Not Available Banner (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Aircraft Position on Chart 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 261: Chart Range
190-01115-00 Rev. G Additional Features (Split-Screen) Key to zoom in (decreasing), or the up Joystick to scroll the chart CHART FliteCharts (Zoomed In) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Aircraft Not Shown Icon Softkey. Press it again to Scroll Arrow Scroll...
Page 262: Airport Directory Data
1) From any map highlight an airport using the Map Pointer, and press the ENT Key. The Airport Information Window is displayed. 2) Press the AOPA or DIRECTORY Softkey. 3) To return to the map, press the ENT Key, the CLR Key, or the FMS Joystick. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 263: S Irius Xm Radio Entertainment (Optional)
XM Radio is only available with the optional GDU 375. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Airport Directory Information (Waypoint (WPT) Page) (Split-Screen) Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car Airport Directory Service Icons Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features Scroll Bar...
Page 264: Activating Siriusxm Satellite Radio Services
1) From the WX Page press the MENU Key to display the WX Page Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Weather Products’ and press the ENT Key. Radio ID XM Information Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Weather Products Window 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 265: Using S Irius Xm Radio
1) Press the CATEGORY Softkey on the XM Audio Page. The Category Field is highlighted. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired category. 190-01115-00 Rev. G XM Audio Page (Split-Screen) Category Field (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features Signal Strength Volume...
Page 266: Selecting A Channel
2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Enter Channel’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to enter the desired channel and press the ENT or CLR Key. Active Channel Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 267 1) With the Favorites channel selected, press the MENU Key. 2) With ‘Remove Favorite’ selected, press the ENT Key. Highlight ‘Remove All Favorites’ and press the from your Favorites list. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Adding a Channel to Favorites Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features Key to delete all channels...
Page 268: Vertical Power (Optional)
PFD or MFD, but the associated softkeys will only appear on the GDU to which the Vertical Power system is connected. ) and decrease ( VOL + Volume Control (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide ) softkeys. VOL – 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 269 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired device. 3) Using the device sensitive softkeys select the desired function. Select ‘RESET’ to reset a faulted device. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Description Device Sensitive Softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Additional Features...
Page 270 Additional Features Device Device Device Fault Vertical Power (VP-X) Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide System Schematic Fault Description 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 271: Electronic Checklists (Optional)
1,000 files (whichever comes first). The data files stored on the SD card have an extension of .csv. This file format can be opened using a spread sheet application on a personal computer. Garmin recommends using a 2 GB SanDisk or Toshiba SD card. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Additional Features Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 272 Additional Features Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 273: Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional)
This section contains the following terminology: • External Autopilot Unit: Refers to the third-party autopilot box. • Integrated Autopilot: Refers to the functionality available when the External Autopilot Unit and the G3X are working together. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 274: Integrated Autopilot Operation
NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, all mode softkeys are alternate action (i.e., press on, press off). HDG/ROLL HDG/ROLL HDG/ROLL AP HDG AP NAV (AP APPR) AP VNAV AP VS AP ALT Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide ALT/PTCH ALT/PTCH ALT/PTCH 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 275 Selects/deselects vertical navigation Selects/deselects approach mode Selects/deselects vertical speed mode Selects/deselects altitude hold mode Initial press allows the pilot to adjust the selected altitude and displays the vertical mode softkeys; subsequent press returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Integrated Autopilot...
Page 276 Mode/Annunciation Roll Hold Roll Hold Heading Navigation Roll Hold Roll Hold Roll Hold Approach Engaging the Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Vertical Mode/Annunciation Pitch Hold Pitch Hold Pitch Hold Pitch Hold Altitude Hold Vertical Speed Vertical Navigation VNAV Glidepath Glideslope 190-01115-00 Rev.
Page 277: G3X Autopilot Status Box
When the external autopilot unit is engaged but it is operating in a standalone mode (i.e., not responding to the G3X commands), the Autopilot status (AP) is displayed; however, the lateral/vertical modes are not displayed. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 278 Lateral modes are displayed in the center, and vertical modes are displayed on the right. Armed modes are displayed in white and active in green. Autopilot Status Lateral Modes Active Vertical Modes Active Active Autopilot Status Box Autopilot Display (PFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Armed Selected Altitude 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 279: Integrated Autopilot Modes
If after 10 seconds no action is taken, the flashing annunciation stops. The Integrated Autopilot is automatically disabled if the attitude information required to compute the default lateral/vertical modes becomes invalid or unavailable. Autopilot Status Integrated Autopilot Manually Disengaged 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 280: Vertical Modes
VNAV Target Altitude. ** ALTV is armed automatically under VNAV when the VNAV Target Altitude is to be captured instead of the Selected Altitude. Integrated Autopilot Vertical Modes Description Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Control Annunciation (default) ALTs...
Page 281: Pitch Hold Mode (Pit)
CWS), establish the desired pitch attitude, then release the CWS Button. Pitch Hold & Selected Altitude Capture Modes 190-01115-00 Rev. G Selected Altitude Pitch Hold Capture Mode Mode Active Armed Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Integrated Autopilot Selected Altitude...
Page 282: Selected Altitude Capture Mode (Alts)
10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. The Altitude Reference is displayed beside the ‘ALT’ annunciation. Automatic transition to ALTS Mode with ALT Mode armed Automatic transition from ALTS to ALT Mode ➊ ➋ ➌ Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Selected Altitude Altitude Reference 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 283: Altitude Hold Mode (Alt)
NOTE: While operating in Altitude Hold Mode, using the FMS Joystick to change the Selected Altitude does NOT affect the autopilot (i.e., does not change the Altitude Reference, and does not cancel the mode). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 284: Setting The Selected Altitude
Altitude Capture Mode is active causes the Integrated Autopilot to revert to Pitch Hold Mode with Selected Altitude Capture Mode armed for the new Selected Altitude. Altitude Hold Altitude Reference Mode Active Altitude Hold Mode Softkey Altitude Hold Mode Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Selected Altitude 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 285: Vertical Speed Mode (Vs)
Speed Reference is displayed in the G3X Autopilot Status Box for 10 seconds after a change is made. The Vertical Speed Reference is also displayed on the vertical speed indicator with a light blue vertical speed bug whenever Vertical Speed mode is active. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 286 (to the nearest 100 fpm) is established as the new Vertical Speed Reference. Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Mode Active Reference Vertical Speed Mode Softkey Vertical Speed Mode Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Selected Altitude Vertical Speed Reference Bug 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 287: Vertical Navigation Mode (Vnav)
Section 2.3 (Vertical Navigation) for more information. Vertical Navigation Vertical Navigation Mode 190-01115-00 Rev. G Vertical Navigation Target Altitude Capture Mode Active Mode Armed Vertical Deviation Indicator Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Integrated Autopilot Selected Altitude Required Vertical Speed Bug...
Page 288 VNAV Target Altitude. In this case, the Integrated Autopilot will revert to Pitch Hold mode upon passing the VNAV waypoint, and Selected Altitude Capture (ALTV) mode will be automatically armed. ➊ ➋ ➌ Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Selected Altitude 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 289 Mode and selects the VNAV target altitude as the new Integrated Autopilot Altitude Reference. As Altitude Hold Mode becomes active, the white ‘ALT’ annunciation moves to the active vertical mode field and flashes green for 10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 290 Integrated Autopilot Selected Altitude Below Automatic Transition to ALTV VNAV Altitude Mode with ALT Mode Armed Automatic Transition from ALTV to ALT Mode Altitude Reference Automatic Mode Transitions During Altitude Capture Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 291: Glidepath Mode (Gp) (Waas Only)
Integrated Autopilot coupled, the aircraft will not level off at the MDA even if the MDA is set in the altitude preselect. The baro minimums feature can still be used as a reminder to check altitude when approaching the MDA. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 292: Glideslope Mode (Gs)
Glideslope Mode is available for LOC/ILS approaches with lateral and vertical guidance to capture and track the glideslope. When Glideslope Mode is armed (annunciated as ‘GS’ in white), LOC Mode is armed as the lateral autopilot mode. Glidepath Mode Armed Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 293 Modes even with GPS Mode still active. The external navigator will switch from GPS to VLOC automatically and the G3X will capture the localizer and then the glideslope. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Glideslope Mode Armed Glideslope Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 294 Selected Navigation Source Approach Mode Softkey ILS Armed and GPS Mode Active Localizer Mode Glideslope Mode Active Active Glideslope Mode Active PFD Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Glideslope Mode Armed Glideslope Indicator 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 295: Lateral Modes
GPS Mode is automatically armed in conjunction with GP Mode. Captures and tracks the selected navigation source (GPS, LOC) LOC Mode is automatically armed in conjunction with GS Mode. Lateral Modes Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Integrated Autopilot Control Annun (default) AP HDG Softkey...
Page 296: Roll Hold Mode (Rol)
• Hold the CWS Button (if equipped), establish the desired bank angle, then release the CWS Button. Roll Hold Mode Annunciation Autopilot Roll Reference Rolls wings level Maintains current aircraft bank angle Roll Hold Mode Responses Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 297: Heading Mode (Hdg)
Bug is turned more than 180˚ from the present heading (e.g., a 270˚ turn to the right). However, Selected Heading changes of more than 330˚ at a time result in turn reversals. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Heading Mode Annunciation Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Integrated Autopilot...
Page 298: Gps, Vor & Loc Modes
AP NAV Softkey is pressed, the selected mode is armed. If the CDI is less than one dot, Navigation Mode is automatically captured when the AP NAV Softkey is pressed. The armed annunciation appears in white to the left of the active lateral mode. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 299 Mode is still active and the external navigator is set to GPS (not VLOC). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Selected Altitude Cap- ture Mode Automatic Transition Aircraft Symbol Indicates Left Turn to Track GPS Course and Descent To Intercept Selected Altitude Navigation Softkey Navigation Softkeys (PFD) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Integrated Autopilot...
Page 300 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired course to/from the waypoint. 4) To cancel OBS Mode and return to automatic waypoint sequencing, press the MENU Key, with ‘Release Hold’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 301 2) G3X: Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired course to/from the waypoint. VOR MODE FOR NAVIGATION VOR Mode can be used for navigation when an external navigation receiver is configured. Navigation Mode Active Selected Navigation Source Navigation Mode Softkey 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 302 It should say ‘VOR1’ or ‘VOR2’ on the HSI and the needle should be green. . If not, press the CDI Key. VOR CRS , then press and hold the Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide If a or press Softkey or press...
Page 303: Approaches Without Vertical Guidance
(annunciated in white). Press the AP NAV Softkey when the CDI deviation is less than one dot to activate, capture and track the selected navigation source (GPS, VOR, or LOC). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Navigation Softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide or press...
Page 304 AP NAV Softkey to activate GPS Mode. 6) Adjust the aircraft’s pitch axis as required. Annunciation Navigation Softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Description Captures and tracks the selected navigation source (GPS, VOR, LOC)
Page 305 VOR Mode will arm (white text) first, then activate when closer to the radial. 6) Adjust the aircraft’s pitch axis as required. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot . If not, press the CDI Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide If a or press...
Page 306 2) G3X: Ensure that LOC1 is the selected navigation source on the (use the CDI SRC Softkey on the PFD or PFD Page to cycle through external navigation sources if necessary). The HSI should automatically slew the needle to the correct course. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 307: Approaches With Lateral + Vertical Guidance
190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Annunciation Captures and tracks the lateral portion of a GPS approach Captures and tracks a WAAS approach glidepath Captures and tracks the localizer Captures and tracks the glideslope Lateral + Vertical Approaches Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Description...
Page 308 LOC Mode (lateral) and GS Mode (vertical) are both armed by pressing the ALT/ PTCH Softkey and then the AP APPR Softkey from the G3X PFD. LOC/ILS approach captures are inhibited if the difference between aircraft heading and localizer course exceeds 105˚. Approach Softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 309 SRC Softkey on the PFD or PFD Page to cycle through external navigation sources if necessary). The HSI should automatically slew the needle to the correct course. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot LOC Mode Glideslope Mode Active Active ILS Approach PFD Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Glideslope Indicator...
Page 310 • The localizer signal is lost If the Glideslope signal is lost , GS Mode will revert to Pitch Hold Mode and hold the last pitch attitude. CDI Source Softkey Approach Softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 311: Coupled Approach
The autopilot should now navigate the entire approach from the IAF (Initial Approach Fix) to the MAP (Missed Approach Point) with the only adjustment being the throttle. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Integrated Autopilot Navigation Softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 312: Integrated Autopilot Alerts
NOTE: Check step #5 if the external navigator doesn’t automatically switch from GPS to VLOC Mode shortly after turning inbound on the final approach course. 9.4 INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ALERTS Refer to Section 10.4, ‘PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions’. Approach Softkeys Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 313: Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts
No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Internal problem with the system. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired. A reminder for switching fuel tanks. The reminder message repeats at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip.
Page 314: Airspace Messages
The projected course takes you inside an airspace within the next 10 minutes or less. Within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 315: System Status Messages (Info Page)
3) To return to the Info Page, press the FMS Joystick, CLR Key, or EXIT Softkey. The Info Page will stop flashing, but remain yellow until the message is resolved. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Annunciations & Alerts System Status Message Alert (Split-Screen and Full-Screen MFD) (Split-Screen) Messages Page (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 316: System Status Messages
The display that is configured for a XM antenna connection does not have an XM signal. The GDU has encountered unexpected configuration settings. The G3X system should be serviced. The PFD config module is not connected. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 317 GSU 73 software update. The GSU temperature is too low. If the problem persists, the G3X system should be serviced. Send your GDU in for service. The magnetic calibration is incomplete or improperly calibrated. Repeat the magnetic calibration. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 318 If the problem persists, the G3X system should be serviced. Not receiving RS-232 data from integrated autopilot unit. Not receiving RS-232 data from external GPS navigator. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 319 The G3X internal flight plan is being used for navigation. connection is not available; the remaining displays are using 2D GPS position data from an external GPS navigator. The display should be serviced when possible. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 320: Aural Alerts
Obstacle “caution, obstacle” “caution, obstacle ahead” “obstacle ahead! pull up!” up!” “obstacle! obstacle! pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary Uncertain Heading Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Descent Rate “caution, sink rate” “sink rate, pull up!” “pull up!” 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 321: External Navigator Messages (Optional)
CAS Messages will appear to the right of the Horizontal Situation Indicator (dependent on number of CAS messages configured) on the full screen PFD and/or the split-screen PFD Page. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Annunciations & Alerts External Navigator Messages (HSI) Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 322 If less than four CAS Messages are configured for the system, the CAS Messages are displayed to the right of the Airspeed Indicator and the Check Alerts Triangle is not displayed. CAS Warning Example Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 323: Terrain Annunciations
PFD and/or PFD Page in the upper left corner of the Attitude Indicator. Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for more details. Terrain Pop-up Alert Terrain Alerts (PFD and/or PFD Page) 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 324: Traffic Annunciations
Window (Inset Map) in the lower left corner of the display(s). Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section and the Annunciations and Alerts section for more details. Inset Map (Traffic Warning Window) Traffic Alerts INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ALERTS (OPTIONAL) Integrated Autopilot Alert Integrated Autopilot Alerts Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 325 Integrated Autopilot System Alerts External autopilot unit will raise the nose to limit the aircraft’s speed. External autopilot unit will lower the nose to prevent the aircraft’s speed from decreasing. Speed Alerts Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Annunciations & Alerts Description Description Description...
Page 326: Vertical Power Fault Indications
Flap or trim switch disabled. witCh isableD XX indicates an internal VP-X fault code (consult Vertical Power for ault details). Unable to clear fault or other error occurred. rrOr Description Device Faults Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 327: Section 11 Appendices
The estimated time at which the aircraft should reach the next waypoint, based upon current ground speed and track. The estimated time it takes to reach the next waypoint from the present position, based upon current ground speed. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix A...
Page 328 VNAV position and altitude, based upon current ground speed. The next waypoint in the flight plan or direct-to route. The distance the aircraft is from a desired course in either direction, left or right. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 329 The estimated time it takes to reach the destination waypoint from the present position, based upon current ground speed. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix A...
Page 330 The estimated distance an aircraft will move forward for any given amount of lost altitude. The velocity that the aircraft is traveling relative to a ground position. The direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 331 The dew point at the nearest weather reporting station. The relative humidity at the nearest weather reporting station. The temperature at the nearest weather reporting station. The wind speed and direction at the nearest weather reporting station. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix A...
Page 332 Appendix A Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 333: Appendix B: Utilities
(full-screen). Use the MAP and INFO Softkeys to toggle between the Flight Log Map Page and the Flight Log Information Page (split-screen). 4) With ‘Done’ selected, press the ENT Key to return to the previous page. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix B...
Page 334 Appendix B Flight Log List (Split-Screen) Flight Log Information (Split-Screen) Flight Log Map (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 335: Track Log
When the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points (if set to ‘Wrap’ in the Track Log Settings). 190-01115-00 Rev. G Track Log (Map Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix B...
Page 336: Displaying/Removing The Track Log On The Map Page
‘Track Log’ option is not available from the full-screen PFD Main Menu). 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Track Log’ from the Main Menu, and press the ENT Key. Map Setup Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 337: Clearing The Track Log
CLEAR Softkey. (Or press the MENU Key, with ‘Clear Active Track‘ selected, press the ENT Key.) The ‘Clear Active Track Log?’ window is displayed. 4) With ‘Yes’ selected, press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Track Log Window (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix B...
Page 338 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Track Log’ from the Main Menu, and press the ENT Key. 3) Using the FMS Joystick highlight the desired track log to export. 4) With an SD card inserted, press the EXPORT Softkey. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 339: Heading Line
ENT Key. Heading Line Settings (Map Setup Page) 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Heading Line Heading Line (Map Page) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix B...
Page 340: Weight & Balance
Weight & Balance Page (C.G. Out of Range) NOTE: This information is only for flight planning purposes. Consult the aircraft’s pilot operating handbook for the official weight and balance data. (Split-Screen) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide C.G. Location (in range) C.G.
Page 341 3) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. If the Loading Limit for a particular station is exceeded, the station name will turn yellow. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Weight & Balance Page Menu Loading Limit Exceeded Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix B...
Page 342: Epe Circle
Defining proximity waypoints: 1) Press the MENU Key twice to open the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’, and press the ENT Key. Proximity Waypoint Alarm Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Proximity Alarm 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 343 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Proximity Circle’ Field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of options for each feature (On/Off, Auto, or range settings). 6) Highlight the desired setting and press the ENT Key. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix B...
Page 344: Deleting Proximity Waypoints
5) Press the CLR Key or the MENU Key and select ‘Remove Selected Waypoint’ or ‘Remove All Waypoints’. 6) Press the ENT Key. The ‘Remove Proximity Waypoint for XXXX’ Window is displayed. 7) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 345: Appendix C: Sd Card Use And Databases
Flight Plans and user-downloaded vehicles. Garmin recommends using a 2 GB SanDisk or Toshiba SD Card. MapSource detailed maps are available from your local Garmin dealer. Refer to the Garmin website (www.garmin.com) for instructions on downloading and installing software updates.
Page 346: G3X Databases
Press ENT Key to acknowledge. If you insert an SD Card and get a card format not recognized message, try removing the card and reinserting it. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer.
Page 347 • VORs—identifier, facility name, city/state/country, location (latitude/longitude), frequency, service volume (high, low, terminal), and type (such as VOR-DME, TACAN, and VORTAC). • NDBs—identifier, facility name, city/state/country, location (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix C ™...
Page 348 Obstacles 200 feet and higher are included in the obstacle database. It is very important to note that not all obstacles are necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in the obstacle database. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 349: Updating G3X Databases
SD card. The G3X database updates can be obtained by visiting the ‘flyGarmin’ website (www.fly.garmin.com). The ‘flyGarmin’ website requires the unit’s System ID to update databases. This allows the databases to be encrypted with the unit’s unique System ID when copied to the SD Card.
Page 350 • Verbatim 96504 SD Card Reader or equivalent • Updated database obtained from the flyGarmin website • SD Card, 2 GB recommended (Garmin recommends Verbatim 96504) 1) After the data has been copied to the SD Card, insert the SD card in the SD card slot of the display.
Page 351 SD Card can be removed from the unit. 5) Repeat steps 1-4 for the remaining GDUs if applicable. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Update Databases Page Update Databases Page (Database Status Updated) Update Databases Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix C...
Page 352: Exporting Track Logs And User Waypoints
Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan. 3) Press the EXPORT Softkey and press the ENT Key. FLIGHT DATA LOGGING The G3X also has the ability to log flight data. Refer to the Additional Features section for more information. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 353: Appendix D: Map Datum And Location Formats
Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate system for the type of chart you are using. The most common format is latitude and longitude, which is used by all Garmin units. You can change the location format to use with other coordinate systems.
Page 354 Appendix D Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 355: Appendix E: General Tis Information
TIS is a useful aid for visual traffic avoidance, system limitations must be considered to ensure proper use. No recommended avoidance maneuvers are given, nor authorized, as a direct result of a TIS intruder display or TIS advisory. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix E...
Page 356 NOTE: TIS is unavailable at low altitudes in many area of the United States. This is often the case in mountainous regions. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Operation of the ground stations is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the AIM for a Terminal Mode S radar site map.
Page 357 • By telephone to the nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) facility • By FAA Form 8000-7, Safety Improvement Report (postage-paid card can be obtained at FAA FSSs, General Aviation District Offices, Flight Standards District Offices, and General Aviation Fixed Base Operators) 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix E...
Page 358 Appendix E Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 359: Appendix F: Abnormal Operation
If the Terrain Page doesn’t have at least a 3D fix (i.e. altitude unknown), a Red X will be displayed. Terrain Page Red X (Split-Screen) 190-01115-00 Rev. G GPS Signal Lost Map Page Red X (Terrain) (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix F...
Page 360: G3X System Failure Annunciations
If any instrument remains flagged, the G3X should be serviced. NOTE: Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for additional information regarding pilot responses to these annunciations. G3X System Failure Annunciations (Split-Screen) Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 361: Unusual Attitudes
(removed) from the display. The chevrons are displayed on the Attitude Indicator, starting at 50˚ above and 30˚ below the horizon line. 190-01115-00 Rev. G Pitch Attitude Warnings Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix F...
Page 362: Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)
If the external GPS navigation source fails, the system reverts to the internal GPS navigation source and ‘REV’ is shown in yellow in the upper left corner of the Data Bar as well as the lower left quadrant of the HSI. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 363 Appendix F External GPS Failure. Reverted to Internal GPS REV: External Navigation Source failed. Reverted to internal VFR GPS for navigation. External GPS Navigation Failure 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 364: Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting
Synthetic Vision can be displayed on the remaining display(s) in Reversionary Mode. If it is enabled when the system switches to Reversionary Mode, Synthetic Vision may take up to 30 seconds to display. The standard display will be shown in the interim. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 365: Appendix G: Display Symbols
Soft Surface, Private Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01115-00 Rev. G Symbol Item Civilian, Non-serviced Military, Non-serviced Civilian, Serviced Military, Serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix G Symbol...
Page 366: Ifr Symbols
Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Symbol Interstate Highway US Highway State Highway National Highway Small City Medium City Large City Item Symbol Low-Altitude High- Altitude Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Item Symbol Miscellaneous Symbol Airways 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 367 VFR, Paved, Private VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01115-00 Rev. G Symbol Item Intersection LOM (compass locator at outer marker) NDB (non-directional radio beacon) VOR/DME ILS/DME or DME Only VORTAC TACAN Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix G Symbol Navaids...
Page 368: Airspace Symbols
Symbol Item Class B, Class E, Class A, Class C, TMA, TRSA Class D Danger, Alert, or Training Area Restricted, Prohibited, or Warning Area Radar Area ATZ, TIZ Misc/Unknown IFR Americas/Pacific Database Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Symbol 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 369 Appendix G Item Symbol Item Symbol Danger or Alert Training Area Area Restricted, IFR Atlantic Database Exceptions Prohibited, or Warning Area Training Area VFR Atlantic Database Exceptions 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide...
Page 370 Appendix G Blank Page Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 371: Appendix H: Glossary
Crosstrack Error The distance the aircraft is off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Course to Steer 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix H...
Page 372 Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time Enroute ºF degrees Fahrenheit Federal Aviation Administration Final Approach Fix Federal Communication Commission flight plan feet per minute Flight Service Station foot/feet Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 373 Horizontal Situation Indicator Hertz Initial Approach Fix Indicated Air Temperature ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization Instrument Flight Rules Instrument Landing System Instrument Meteorological Conditions inch 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix H...
Page 374 Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten Altitude miles of the aircraft present position. Military Operations Area Minimum Safe Altitude Mean Sea Level NAVAID NAVigation AID Non-directional Beacon NEXRAD Next Generation Radar nautical mile(s) NRST nearest Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 375 Track Direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position; also ‘Ground Track’ TRSA Terminal Radar Service Area Coordinated Universal Time Visual Flight Rules Very High Frequency VNAV vertical navigation 190-01115-00 Rev. G Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Appendix H...
Page 376 Appendix H volume VHF Omni-directional Range VORTAC very high frequency omnidirectional range station and tactical air navigation Vertical Speed Indicator Vertical Speed Required vector to final WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System waypoint weather Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 377: Appendix I: License Agreement And Warranty
APPENDIX I: LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY CONTACT GARMIN Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your G3X. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or go to www.garmin.com/ support.
Page 378: Aopa Airport Directory Notice
Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
Page 379: Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement
XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. In no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the transmission or reception of the Services.
Page 380 Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product. The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The user’s sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product. Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 381 Cylinder Head Temperature 95 Data Bar Fields 47, 309 Databases 328 Updating 331 Data Entry 21–22 Date & Time 52 Delete Flight Plans 168, 171 Flight Records 317 Individual Waypoint 172 Direct-to 153 Cancelling 156 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Index Index-1...
Page 382 Fuel Calculator 101 Fuel Flow Indicator 95 Fuel Pressure Indicator 95 Fuel Quantity Indicator 95 Fuel Range Ring 128 Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 57 Garmin Sensor Unit (GSU) 2 GDU 370 1 GlidePath Mode (GP) 273 GMU 44 3 GPS Receiver Status 40...
Page 383 Flag Color 188 Text 188 Navigation Mode (GPS) 280 Navigation Source 7, 76 NDBs 145 Nearest Airport 142 Airspaces 151, 152 NDB 145 VORs 145 Nearest Information 141 Nearest (NRST) Pages 25 Nearest Type Changing 43 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Index Index-3...
Page 384 Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) 192 Surface Pressure 186 Symbols 132 Synthetic Vision (SVX) 221 System Annunciations 17 Controls 10 Date & Time 53, 54 Functionality 19 Initialization 12 Power-up 12 Settings 45 System ID 331 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
Page 385 Waypoints 136, 146 Creating 146 User 146 Weather Information 143 Weight & Balance 322 Wind Data 88 Winds Aloft 185 Wings level 278 Accessing 182 XM Satellite Radio 245, 253 XM Lightning 186 X Symbol 198 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide Index Index-5...
Page 386: Index
Index Blank Page Index-6 Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. G...
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Garmin G3X Pilot's Manual

Section 1 System Overview

Line Replaceable Units

Display Overview

Secure Digital (SD) Cards

G3X Controls

System Power-Up

System Operation

Accessing System Functionality

Accessing the Information (INFO) Page

System Settings

Section 2 Flight Instruments

Flight Instruments

Table of Contents

Supplemental Flight Data

Vertical Navigation (VNAV)

Section 3 Engine Indication System

EIS Display & ENG Page

Lean Assist Mode (Optional)

Fuel Calculator (Optional)

CAS Messages (Optional)

Section 4 CNS Interface

Auto-Tuning Frequencies (Optional)

Remote Transponder Interface (Optional)

Section 5 GPS Navigation

Introduction

Using Map Displays

Airways

Waypoints

Airspace

Direct-To Navigation Using the G3X

Section 6 Flight Planning

Introduction

Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X

Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X

Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X

Flight Plan Editing

Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured)

Section 7 Hazard Avoidance

S Irius XM Weather

Terrain

Table of Contents

Traffic Systems

Section 8 Additional Features

Synthetic Vision (SVX)

Safetaxi

Chartview

Flitecharts

Airport Directory Data

S Irius XM Radio Entertainment (Optional)

Vertical Power (Optional)

Electronic Checklists (Optional)

Flight Data Logging

Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional)

Integrated Autopilot Operation

Vertical Modes

Integrated Autopilot Alerts

Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts

Miscellaneous Message Advisories

System Status Messages (INFO Page)

Aural Alerts

PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions

Section 11 Appendices

Appendix A: Data Field Options

Appendix B: Utilities

Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases

Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats

Appendix E: General TIS Information

Table of Contents

Appendix F: Abnormal Operation

Appendix G: Display Symbols

Appendix H: Glossary

Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty

Index

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