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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
GARMIN AFCS CONTROLS
If a key is selected, its respective annunciator is illuminated.
NOTE:
The Garmin AFCS is mainly controlled through the GMC 705 AFCS Control Unit. The AFCS Control Unit
consists of the following controls:
HDG Key – Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode.
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NAV Key – Selects/deselects Navigation Mode.
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AP Key – Engages/disengages the autopilot.
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LVL Key – Engages the autopilot (if the autopilot is disengaged and the aircraft is within the autopilot
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engagement limitations) in level vertical and lateral modes.
The LVL Key will not engage the autopilot when Automatic Descent Mode (ADM) is active.
NOTE:
NOSE UP/DN Wheel – Controls the active mode reference for the Pitch, Vertical Speed, and Indicated
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Airspeed modes.
IAS Key – Selects/deselects Indicated Airspeed Mode.
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ALT Key – Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode.
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VNV Key – Selects/deselects Vertical Navigation mode.
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VS Key – Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode.
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YD Key (optional) – Engages/disengages the yaw damper.
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FD Key – Activates/deactivates the flight director in the default pitch and roll modes. If the autopilot is
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engaged, the FD Key is disabled.
APR Key – Selects/deselects Approach Mode.
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Pilot's Guide for the Cirrus SR2x with Cirrus Perspective by Garmin
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Figure 1-4 GMC 705 AFCS Control Unit
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