Indicated Airspeed Mode (Ias) - Garmin G3X Touch Pilot's Manual

CHANGING THE VERTICAL SPEED REFERENCE
The Vertical Speed Reference may be adjusted in the following ways:
• Use the NOSE UP/DN Wheel (GMC control unit) or touch the autopilot,
touch VS, and touch Nose Up or Nose Down to adjust the Vertical Speed
Reference in increments of 100 fpm.
is displayed in the G3X Touch Autopilot Status Box for 10 seconds after a
change is made and as a

INDICATED AIRSPEED MODE (IAS)

Indicated Airspeed Mode is selected by touching IAS on the PFD and selecting either
Faster or Slower, or by pressing the IAS button on the GMC control unit and adjusting
the Nose UP/DN Wheel. This mode acquires and maintains the Airspeed Reference
(IAS) while climbing or descending. When Indicated Airspeed Mode is active, the flight
director continuously monitors Selected Altitude, airspeed and altitude.
The Airspeed Reference is set to the current airspeed upon mode activation.
Indicated Airspeed Mode is indicated by a green 'IAS' annunciation beside the Airspeed
Reference in the Autopilot Status Box. The Airspeed Reference is also displayed as a
cyan bug corresponding to the Airspeed Reference along the airspeed tape.
Engine power must be adjusted to allow the autopilot to fly the aircraft at a pitch
attitude corresponding to the desired flight profile (climb or descent) while maintaining
the Airspeed Reference.
NOTE: If IAS Mode is selected while aircraft is stopped on ground, airspeed
is set to V
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reference bug on the Vertical Speed Indicator
Vertical Speed
Vertical Speed Mode
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The current Vertical Speed Reference
Vertical Speed
Reference
Mode Active
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