Vertical Speed Mode (Vs) - Garmin G3X Touch Pilot's Manual

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CHANGING THE ALTITUDE REFERENCE
When operating in Altitude Hold Mode, the Altitude Reference can be
adjusted in the following ways:
• The Altitude Reference can be adjusted up or down in 10-foot
increments by Higher Alt or Lower Alt or rolling the NOSE UP/DN
Wheel (GMC control unit). Using this method, up to 200 feet of
altitude change can be commanded. To change the Altitude Reference
by more the 200 feet, climb/descend using another vertical mode (PIT,
VS) to capture the desired Selected Altitude.

VERTICAL SPEED MODE (VS)

In Vertical Speed Mode, the flight director acquires and maintains a Vertical Speed
Reference. Current aircraft vertical speed (to the nearest 100 fpm) becomes the Vertical
Speed Reference at the moment of Vertical Speed Mode activation. This mode may be
used for climb or descent to the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter) since
Selected Altitude Capture Mode is automatically armed when Vertical Speed Mode is
selected.
When Vertical Speed Mode is activated by pressing the VS Key (GMC control unit)
or touching VS, 'VS' is annunciated in green in the Autopilot Status Box along with
the Vertical Speed Reference. The Vertical Speed Reference is also displayed above the
Vertical Speed Indicator. A Vertical Speed Reference Bug corresponding to the Vertical
Speed Reference is shown on the indicator.
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