Vertical Navigation - Garmin G1000:Beechcraft Baron 58/G58 User Manual

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT

5.7 VERTICAL NAVIGATION

The G1000 supports vertical navigation for all lateral leg types except for CA, CI, FA, FM, HA, HM, PI,
NOTE:
VA, VD, VI, VR, and VM. Vertical constraints are not retained in stored flight plans.
The G1000 system Vertical Navigation (VNV) feature provides vertical profile guidance during the enroute
and teminal phases of flight. Guidance based on specified altitudes at waypoints in the active flight plan or to a
direct-to waypoint is provided. It includes vertical path guidance to a descending path, which is provided as a
linear deviation from the desired path. The desired path is defined by a line joining two waypoints with specified
altitudes or as a vertical angle from a specified waypoint/altitude. The vertical waypoints are integrated into the
active flight plan Both manual and autopilot-coupled guidance are supported.
ENBL VNV Softkey
Enabling VNV guidance:
1) Press the FPL Key to display the Active Flight Plan Page on the MFD.
2) Press the ENBL VNV Softkey; or press the MENU Key, highlight 'Enable VNV', and press the ENT key. Vertical
navigation is enabled, and vertical guidance begins with the waypoint shown in the CURRENT VNV PROFILE box
(defaults first waypoint in the active flight plan with an altitude enabled for vertical navigation (e.g., HABUK)).
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Current Vertical Navigation Profile
Disabled (fields dashed)
Figure 5-84 Enabling/Disabling Vertical Navigation
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Hawker Beechcraft C90A/GT
Current Vertical Navigation Profile
Enabled (valid data)
CNCL VNV Softkey
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