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Garmin G300 for Cessna SkyCatcher Pilot's Manual

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  • Page 1 G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS COM INTERFACE GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS APPENDIX INDEX...
  • Page 5 Copyright © 2009 - 2010, 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 0006.20 or later. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions.
  • Page 6 Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data.
  • Page 7 Russia); South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of Australia and New Zealand) WARNING: The Garmin G300 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 System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G300 utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G300 can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
  • Page 9 This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/ prop65. NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground.
  • Page 10 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 11 • Added ability to display checklist files from SD Card • Added ability to log data to SD Card • Added ability to export Track Log and User Waypoints to SD Card RR-1 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Display Setup Page • Added arrows to PFD terrain messages to indicate terrain alerts which are outside the Synthetic Vision field of view • Added softkey to Terrain page RR-2 Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Airspeed Indicator ....................53 Attitude Indicator ....................54 Altimeter .......................55 Altitude Alerting ....................59 Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) .................60 VNAV Indicator .....................60 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ................61 Heading Strip and Turn Rate Indicator ..............66 OBS Mode ......................66 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 14 6.1 Introduction ....................117 Flight Plan Data Fields ..................118 6.2 Flight Plan Creation .................. 119 6.3 Flight Plan Storage ..................121 6.4 Flight Plan Activation ................122 6.5 Flight Plan Editing ..................123 Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 15 8.6 Electronic Checklists (Optional) ............... 188 8.7 Flight Data Logging .................. 189 Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional) ........191 9.1 Integrated Autopilot Operation............... 192 Controls ......................192 G300 Autopilot Status BOX .................196 Integrated Autopilot Modes .................197 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 16 Updating G300 Databases ..................247 Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints .............249 Importing/Exporting Flight Plans ................250 Flight Data Logging .....................250 Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats .......... 251 Map Datums .......................251 Location Formats ....................251 Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 17 Appendix G: Glossary ..................263 Appendix H: License Agreement and Warranty ..........269 Contact Garmin....................269 Software License Agreement ................269 Limited Warranty ....................269 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ................270 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ............271 Weather Data Warranty ..................271 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Table of Contents Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 19: Section 1 System Overview

    (dual display) 7” Wide VGA (800x480) flat-panel color display(s). 1.1 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS The system is distributed across 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 G300 (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 temperature (OAT) sensor.
  • Page 21 AHRS for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading. This unit receives power directly from the AHRS and communicates with it via an RS-485 digital interface. GMU 44 • GTP 59 Temperature Probe: Provides raw air temperature data. – GTP 59 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 22: G300 Standard Panel

    GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data Computer Airspeed Altitude Vertical Speed GMU 44 Engine/Airframe Magnetometer Unit Heading AHRS GTP 59 Attitude Temperature Heading Probe Rate of Turn Slip/Skid G300 Standard Panel (Single Display) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 23: G300 Upgraded Panel

    GSU 73 Garmin Sensor Unit Air Data Computer Airspeed Altitude Vertical Speed GMU 44 Engine/Airframe Magnetometer Unit Heading AHRS GTP 59 Heading Temperature Attitude Probe Rate of Turn Slip/Skid G300 Upgraded Panel (Dual Display) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 24: 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 Unit Overview (Single Display Map Page) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 25: 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. SD Card Slot Display Bezel SD Card Slot 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 26: G300 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 27 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 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 28: System Power-Up

    When this information has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue. Database Information Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 29 System Overview After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to acknowledge a datalink weather advisory. Datalink Weather Advisory Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 30: System Operation

    PFD can be accessed by navigating to the PFD Page (see Section 1.6, Accessing System Functionality). – The single display MFD occupies the bottom portion of the display. G300 Split-Screen Normal Mode Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 31 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. G300 Dual Display Reversionary Mode (Failed PFD) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 32: G300 System Annunciations

    The database is updated approximately every 5 years. Failure to update this database could lead to erroneous heading information being displayed to the pilot. The database can only be updated by an authorized Cessna Service Center. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 33: Gps Data

    GPS failure results in loss of all attitude and heading information. Likewise, loss of magnetometer (heading) data, in combination with loss of GPS data results in a loss of all attitude and heading information. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 34: 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). 3) Press the ENT Key to select the desired option. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 35: Data Entry

    (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS), and flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). The G300 automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields with the information for the selected waypoint. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 36 Repeat, turning the FMS Joystick to select a character and then moving the FMS Joystick to move the cursor, until the fields are complete. d) Press the ENT Key to confirm entry. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 37 Selected Page Input Focus on Page Navigation Bar Active Page Title (Page Cursor Off) Input Focus on Current Page (Page Cursor On) Page Navigation (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Main Pages

    1) If necessary, press the FMS Joystick to begin interaction with the Page Navigation Bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick until the desired page is selected (PFD (single display), MAP, WPT, WX, TER, XM, INFO, ENG). Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 39 Main Pages PFD Page (PFD) (single display) Terrain Page (TER) Map Page (MAP) XM Audio Page (XM) (optional) Waypoint Page (WPT) Info Page (INFO) Weather Page (WX) (optional) Engine Page (ENG) Main Pages (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 40 • CTY (City)—name, bearing, and distance. • ATC (Air Route Traffic Control Center)—bearing, distance, and frequency. • FSS (Flight Service Station)—name, bearing, distance, frequency, and VOR (if applicable). • ASPC (Airspace)—name, time to entry (when applicable), and status. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 41 Nearest Airport Weather (WX) (GDU 375) Nearest Cities (CTY) Nearest VORs (VOR) Nearest ARTCC (ATC) Nearest NDBs (NDB) Nearest FSS (FSS) Nearest Intersections (INT) Nearest Airspace (ASPC) Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic) Nearest Pages (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Main Page Softkeys

    When a softkey function is disabled, the softkey label is subdued (dimmed). Softkey Softkey Names (Displayed) Bezel Mounted Softkeys (Press) Softkeys (WPT Page) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 43 BARO MINIMUMS XX GAL BARO BACK MINIMUMS Allows the pilot to set or clear the barometric minimums altitude reminder BARO Allows the pilot to change the barometric setting BACK Returns to top-level softkeys 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 44 Allows the pilot to adjust the barometric pressure setting ALT/PTCH Allows the pilot to adjust the selected altitude and displays vertical mode softkeys HDG/ROLL ALT/PTCH HDG/ROLL AP HDG AP NAV ALT/PTCH HDG/ROLL AP VNAV AP VS AP ALT ALT/PTCH Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 45 Initial press allows the pilot to adjust the selected altitude and displays the vertical mode softkeys; subsequent press returns to top-level softkeys MAP PAGE SOFTKEYS TERRAIN WEATHER Enables second-level Map Page softkeys TERRAIN Displays/removes terrain awareness information WEATHER Displays/removes weather information 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 46 Returns to top-level softkeys IFR MAP Softkey selected VFR MAP Displays VFR map information and softkeys LOW AWY Low Altitude (Victor) Airways displayed HIGH AWY High Altitude Airways (Jet Routes) displayed BACK Returns to top-level softkeys Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 47: Waypoint Page Softkeys

    WEATHER PAGE SOFTKEYS (OPTIONAL) PAN MAP ANIMATE INFO LEGEND PAN MAP Activates the map pointer for panning the map ANIMATE Animates NEXRAD Radar and Satellite Mosaic weather INFO Displays SiriusXM Information LEGEND Displays weather legends 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 48 INFO Displays SiriusXM Information CATEGORY Highlights the Category field CHANNEL Highlights the Channels field FAVORITE Displays a list of favorite channels VOLUME Enables second-level VOLUME softkeys Press and hold to toggle Mute on/off. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 49: Flight Planning Softkeys

    Displays system status messages FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTKEYS ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN PAGE SOFTKEYS USE MAP SEL APPR EXIT USE MAP Activates the Map Pointer SEL APPR Displays the Select Approach Window EXIT Exits the Flight Plan Pages 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 50: Nearest Page Softkeys

    Displays/removes the nearest heliports EXIT Exits the Nearest Pages Various softkeys revert to the previous level after 45 seconds of inactivity (e.g., PAN MAP, VOLUME, etc), other softkeys require manual de-selection (e.g., TERRAIN, WEATHER, PANEL, etc.). Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 51: Accessing The Information (Info) Page

    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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 52 INFO Page (Full-Screen MFD) 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 53: New Location

    When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, “3D GPS Location” is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Position

    The pilot can change the reference waypoint ‘Nearest Type’ using the ‘Change Nearest Type’ page menu option. By default the Nearest Type is set to ‘Automatic’, which will display the nearest large airport, enroute VOR, or city (in that order). Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 55 D, Map Datum and Location Formats) is not set to a Lat/Lon format, a new menu option ‘ Lat/Lon’ will appear on the INFO Page. Selecting ‘Show Lat/Lon’ allows simultaneous display of the current position in both the selected location format as well as Lat/Lon format. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Data Fields And Layout (Dual Display - Mfd)

    2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Select Page Layout’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired page layout option (1 Row, 2 Rows, 3 Rows), and press the ENT Key. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 57: System Settings

    3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired menu option (Data Bar Fields, Display, Date & Time, Position, or Alarms), and press the ENT Key. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) With ‘Restore Default’ highlighted press the ENT Key. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Data Bar Fields

    Changing the information shown in the data bar fields: 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 59: Display

    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. 4) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Auto’. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Color Mode

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the PFD Display Layout field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Auto’ or ‘Split’. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 61: Sound

    Sound Setup Page (Split-Screen) Adjusting XM and/or Message Volume: 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 62 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Sound’, and press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Minimums Alert field, and select ‘On/Off’ by turning the FMS Joystick. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 63: Units

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field, and select the desired unit by turning the FMS Joystick. 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to return to the previous page. Units Setup Page (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 64: 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) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 65: Position

    Key to remove the menu. Position Setup Page (Split-Screen) ALARMS 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 66 FMS Joystick. 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to remove the menu. Airspace Alarms (Split-Screen) Alarms (Split-Screen MFD) Nav Alarms (Split-Screen) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 67: Setting Airport Criteria

    3) Press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu. 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Set Airport Criteria’, and then press the ENT Key. The Airport Criteria Window appears with the current settings. Nearest Airports Page Menu 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 68 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 69: Section 2 Flight Instruments

    Press the FMS Joystick if necessary to begin interaction with the Page 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 (single display system). 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 70 System Time Turn Rate Indicator Horizontal Situation Indicator ( HSI) Current Heading Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Scale Current Track Indicator (Heading Strip) Selected Course Selected Heading Bug Slip/Skid Indicator Attitude Indicator Altimeter Barometric Setting Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 71: Airspeed Indicator

    Ground Speed Flaps 10° Tick Mark Flaps 25° Tick Mark Airspeed Trend Vector Actual Airspeed Vspeed References Airspeed Color Ranges True Airspeed Airspeed Indicator 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Attitude Indicator

    30˚ and 60˚ and minor tick marks at 10˚, 20˚, and 45˚ are shown to the left and right of the zero. 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 73: Altimeter

    A bug corresponding to this altitude is shown on the tape; if the Selected Altitude exceeds the range shown on the tape, the bug appears at the corresponding edge of the tape. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Setting The Selected Altitude

    1) From the PFD Page (one display) or PFD (two display), press the BARO Softkey to highlight the barometric pressure setting. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the desired barometric pressure setting and press the ENT Key. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 75 “Minimums. Minimums”, is heard. Light Blue Within Range Yellow When Altitude Reached Barometric Minimum Barometric Minimum Barometric Barometric Minimum Box Minimum Box Barometric Minimum Visual Annunciations 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 76 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Sound’, and press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Minimums Alert field, and select ‘On/Off’ by turning the FMS Joystick. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 77: 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Vertical Speed Indicator (Vsi)

    Vertical Deviation Scale shows the VNAV profile, and a magenta chevron (Required Vertical Speed Indicator (RVSI)) on the Vertical Speed Indicator indicates the required vertical speed to reach the target altitude. Refer to section 2.3 for more information. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 79: Horizontal Situation Indicator (Hsi)

    Softkey (if necessary). The Heading Box is highlighted. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired heading, and press the ENT Key. The Selected Course is shown to the right of the HSI. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 80 To/From Indicator Current Track Indicator Aircraft Symbol Course Pointer Lateral Deviation Scales Navigation Source Selected Heading Bug Course Deviation Indicator Course Deviation & To/From (CDI) Indicator Rotating Compass Rose Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 81 • CDI scale = 5.0 nm - if the previous two conditions do not exist. cDi S AnuAl cAle election The Automatic CDI Scale Selection will resume once the default determining factor for the current phase of flight matches the user-selected CDI scale. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 82: Bearing Pointers And Information Windows

    HSI. The following information may be displayed in the Bearing Information Windows: • Bearing source (GPS) • Station/waypoint identifier (GPS) • Pointer icon (single lined or double • GPS-derived great circle distance lined) to bearing source Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 83 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired Bearing Pointer. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired source, or to remove the bearing pointer and information window, highlight ‘Off’. Set Bearing Pointer 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 84: Heading Strip And Turn Rate Indicator

    When OBS Mode is disabled, the GPS flight plan returns to normal operation with automatic sequencing of waypoints, following the course set in OBS Mode. The flight path on the moving map retains the modified course line. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 85 Active Flight Plan Page press the MENU Key, with ‘Release Hold’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Active Flight Plan Page Menu Active Flight Plan Page Menu (Set OBS Mode) (Release OBS Mode) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Supplemental Flight 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’. Headwind Wind Speed and Crosswind Direction Wind Data Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 87: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    At 200 ft above the target altitude, the “Approaching Target Altitude” message appears, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the PFD. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Using The Vnav Feature

    VNAV Profile. When the VNAV Indicator is in the vertical center of the Vertical Deviation Scale, the aircraft is at the proper altitude for the VNAV Profile. VNAV Indicator Vertical Deviation Scale Required Vertical Speed Indicator VNAV Indications (PFD) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 89 By—Enter the target location with settings of distance ‘Before’ or ‘After’ • a reference waypoint. To set a target location at a reference waypoint, enter a distance of zero. VNAV Messages—Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ to enable/disable VNAV alert • messages. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 90 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 91: Section 3 Engine Indication System

    (split-screen and full- screen MFD). Additional EIS information can be viewed by selecting the ENG Page. Engine Instrument Display (Single Display & Dual Display MFD (Except ENG Page)) Engine (ENG) Page (Single Display) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 92 Exhaust Gas Temperature Displays the Exhaust Gas Temperature Indicator (EGT °F) in °F Voltmeter Displays the main bus voltage Total Hours (HRS) Time is recorded whenever RPM > 10 20 600. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 93 If sensory data to an instrument becomes invalid or unavailable, a red “X” is displayed across the instrument. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 94 Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 95: Section 4 Com Interface

    Nearest ARTCC (Single Display) Nearest FSS (Single Display) a) From the Nearest Airport Weather Page, highlight the desired airport weather, and press the ENT Key. b) With the Weather Information Page displayed, press the INFO Softkey. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 96 SL40. If the frequency has an * (additional information available) next to it, press the ENT Key a second time with ‘Tune’ highlighted press the ENT Key. Frequency with Additional Information (Single Display) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 97 3) 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 98 COM Interface Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 99: 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 Route Line Compass Arc (Map Page) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Using Map Displays

    • All Map Pages (MAP) • Waypoint Page (WPT) - Single Display System: The Waypoint Page when the RUNWAY Softkey is pressed. - Dual Display System: The Waypoint Page when the INFO Softkey is pressed. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 101: Map Page Setup

    Turn the FMS Joystick to access a list of available options. c) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘North Up’, ‘Track Up’, or ‘DTK Up’, and press the ENT Key. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 102: Gps Navigation

    6) Using the FMS Joystick select the desired option and press the ENT Key. 7) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page with the changed settings. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 103 6) Using the FMS Joystick select the desired option and press the ENT Key. 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 (City Category) Map Setup Page (Road Category) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 104 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 (Airspace Category - Atlantic) Map Setup Page (SUA Category) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 105: Map Range

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Autozoom’ field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access the ‘On/Off’ drop down list. 6) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired option, and press the ENT Key. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 106: Map Panning

    If multiple features are present at the 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 107: Panning The Map

    2) Press the ENT Key to display the review page for the highlighted feature. 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 108: 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. Reference Point Measurement Line Map Pointer Map Page Menu Map Page (Measure Distance) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 109: 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. VFR MAP TOPO Softkey Softkey Topographic Data (Map Page) (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Satellite View

    5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. VFR MAP SAT VIEW Softkey Softkey Satellite View (Map Page) (Split-Screen) MAP SYMBOLS Refer to Appendix F for a list of map symbols. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 111: Airways

    18,000 feet MSL and extend upward to 45,000 feet MSL (altitudes above 18,000 feet are called “flight levels” and are described as FL450 for 45,000 feet MSL). Jet Routes are designated with a “J” before the route number. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 112: Displaying/Removing Airways

    3) With the LOW AWY and/or HIGH AWY Softkeys selected, press the FMS Joystick to display the Map Pointer. 4) Place the Map Pointer on an airway. The MEA, name of airway, endpoints, distance, and calculated radials are displayed. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 113 5) Press the ENT Key to display the review page for the airway. Low Altitude Airway Review Page (Split-Screen) 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the ENT Key to exit the review page and return to the Map Page. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 114: Waypoints

    • Runway lighting type: No Lights, Part Time, Full Time, Unknown, or PCL Freq (for pilot-controlled lighting) • COM Availability: TX (transmit only), RX (receive only), PT (part time), * (additional information available) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 115: Automatic Waypoint Selection

    Waypoint Page (INFO Softkey Selected) (Single Display) Runway Information -Designation -Length/Width -Surface -Lighting Showing -Displaced Selected Threshold Waypoint -Traffic Pattern -Wind (Full- Screen) RUNWAY Softkey Selected Waypoint Page (RUNWAY Softkey Selected) (Single Display) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 116 (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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 117: Selecting A Runway

    5) Press the RUNWAY Softkey (split-screen only). 6) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor (split-screen only). 7) Move the FMS Joystick to place the cursor in the ‘Runway’ Box, on the runway designator. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 118 1) With the Waypoint (WPT) Page displayed, press the INFO Softkey. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to place the cursor in the ‘Frequencies’ Box, on the frequency denoted with an *. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 119: Nearest Information

    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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 120: 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 121: Weather Information

    4) Press the ENT Key. 1) Press the NRST Key. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the Nearest Airport WX Page. If Nearest Airport Weather is not available, “None Within 200 NM” is displayed. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 122: Intersections

    (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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 123: Ndbs

    2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the Nearest NDBs Page. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired NDB. 5) Press the ENT Key to display the NDB Information Page. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 124: Vors

    2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the Nearest VOR Page. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired VOR. 5) Press the ENT Key to display the VOR Information Page. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 125: User Waypoints

    Pointer (on the WX Page, press the PAN MAP Softkey). b) Find an empty area without any map features and press the ENT Key. The message “Create a New User Waypoint?” is displayed. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 126 REF WPTS Softkey to enter a bearing and distance from another waypoint or the bearing from two other waypoints to define the new waypoint location. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 127 EDIT Softkey. The Edit Waypoint Window is displayed. 4) Move the cursor to the desired field(s) and make any necessary changes (to edit the Reference Waypoints, press the REF WPTS Softkey). 5) With ‘Done’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 128: Deleting User Waypoints

    5) Press the DELETE Softkey. ‘No’ is highlighted in the confirmation window. 6) Highlight ‘Yes’ and press the ENT Key. User Waypoints can also be deleted by ‘Symbol’ or ‘Distance’ from the User Waypoints Page Menu. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 129: Airspace

    FMS Joystick to highlight the desired airspace. 4) Press the ENT Key to display the Airspace Information Page. 5) Press the FREQS Softkey (if available) to display frequency and additional airport information similar to the Waypoint Information Page. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 130: Airspace Alert Messages

    • Near—Within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter • Near & Ahead—Project to enter the airspace within two nautical miles. • Inside Airspace—Within the boundaries of the airspace. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 131: Smart Airspace

    RECENT Softkey to display a list of recent waypoints, or move the FMS Joystick to select the facility name, or city field. 3) Press the ENT Key. 4) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 132 (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS), and flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). 3) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired waypoint. 4) Press the ENT Key. 5) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 133 2) Move the FMS Joystick to place the pointer at the desired destination location. 3) If the pointer is placed on an existing airport, NAVAID, or user waypoint, the waypoint name is highlighted. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 134 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Stop Navigation’ or ‘Resume Flight Plan’ if a flight plan was active. 4) Press the ENT Key. If a flight plan is still active, the G300 resumes navigating the flight plan. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 135: Section 6 Flight Planning

    The airport must have a published instrument approach and only the final course segment (usually from final approach fix to missed approach point) of the published approach is available in the G300. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 136: Flight Plan Data Fields

    Data Field Selection (Active Flight Plan Page) Viewing fuel remaining at each waypoint: 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). Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 137: Flight Plan Creation

    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)). Insert Waypoint Window (Single Display) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 138: Flight Planning

    6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter each additional flight plan waypoint. 7) 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 139: Flight Plan Storage

    5) Press the ENT Key. 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 140: Flight Plan Activation

    Activate Leg Window 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 141: Flight Plan Editing

    2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 3) 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 142 4) 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. 5) Using the FMS Joystick, drag the flight plan leg to highlight the desired waypoint to be added. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 143: Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, And/Or Name

    2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor, and move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Plan Fuel’ field. 3) Using the FMS Joystick, enter the desired plan fuel, and press the ENT Key. Plan Fuel Field Plan Fuel (Active Flight Plan Page) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 144 Key. The Saved Flight Plan Page is displayed. 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 145: Copying Flight Plans

    2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor, and turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan. 3) Press the CLR Key; or press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Delete Flight Plan’, and press the ENT Key. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 146: Deleting The Active Flight Plan

    1) Press the FPL Key to display the Active Flight Plan Page. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor and turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the waypoint to be deleted. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 147: Inverting A Flight Plan

    1) Press the FPL Key to display the Active Flight Plan Page. 2) Press the MENU Key, turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Invert Flight Plan’, and press the ENT Key. An “Invert the Active Flight Plan?” confirmation window is displayed. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 148: Importing/Exporting Flight Plans

    List Page. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor, and turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan. 3) Press the EXPORT Softkey and press the ENT Key. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 149: Approaches

    Active Flight Plan Page for quick activation when needed. “Activate Approach” also adds the procedure to the end of the flight plan but immediately begins to navigate to the first waypoint in the approach. Select Approach Window (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 150: Selecting An Approach

    MENU Key. The Show Chart Menu is displayed. Select Approach Menu 2) Press the ENT Key. A chart displaying the selected approach is displayed. 3) Press the EXIT Softkey to return to the Select Approach Window. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 151 FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the approach, and press the ENT Key. “Activate XXXXX Approach?” window is displayed. 3) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 152 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to display the Active Flight Plan Page or Saved Flight Plan Page. 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. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 153: Activating Vectors-To-Final

    The G300 does not provide guidance to the inbound course. The course deviation needle on the graphic 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 154: Trip Planning

    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. 6.7 TRIP PLANNING Refer to Appendix B (Utilities) for information on Flight Log and Track Log. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 155: Section 7 Hazard Avoidance

    Activating XM WX Satellite Weather (GDU 375 only): 1) The Radio ID can be displayed by accessing the XM Audio Page, and pressing the INFO Softkey. Record the Radio ID for reference during XM Activation. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 156: Hazard Avoidance

    • Weather Products—List of weather features and age of weather data in minutes. Accessing XM Weather information: From the Weather (WX) Page press the INFO Softkey. From the (XM) Audio Page press the INFO Softkey. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 157: Xm Wx Satellite Weather Products

    • Sun strobes, when the radar antenna points directly at the sun • Military aircraft deploy metallic dust (chaff) which can cause alterations in radar scans • Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 158 RADAR Legend NEXRAD Data SATELLITE MOSAIC Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 159: Winds Aloft

    A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 160 Isobars that are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Strong gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds. Pressure units can be displayed in Millibars (mb) and Inches of Mercury (in). Other Legend Surface Pressure Data Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 161: Storm Cells

    (tops and intensity) can be viewed by selecting the storm cell with the map pointer. Pressing the ENT Key will display additional information. Storm Cell Data (Single Display) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 162 Select ‘Show Decoded Text’ or ‘Show Raw Text’. b) Press the ENT Key. a) Select ‘Change Text Size’ and press the ENT Key. b) Select ‘Small’, ‘Medium’, or ‘Large’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 163 An AIRMET must affect or be forecast to affect an area of at least 3,000 square miles at any one time. AIRMETs are routinely issued for six-hour periods and are amended as necessary due to changing weather conditions. AIRMETs are displayed as colored, dashed lines. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 164 TFRs are routinely issued for occurrences such as sporting events, dignitary visits, military depots, and forest fires. TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). TFR Data Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 165: Freezing Levels

    (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). Urgent (UUA) PIREP Routine (UA) PIREP Selected PIREP Data FREEZING LEVELS Freezing Level shows contours for the lowest forecast altitude where icing conditions are likely to occur. Freezing Level Data 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 166 SLD threat areas are depicted as magenta dots over the CIP colors. Moderate Icing Selected With Map Pointer Icing Forcast Legend (Single Display) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 167 Forecasts are available for intervals of 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours. Forecast Data (Single Display) Sunny Thunderstorms Windy Very Hot Partly Cloudy Rain Haze Mostly Cloudy Freezing Rain Foggy Cloudy Snow Very Cold Forecast Legend Fronts Legend 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 168: Using Xm Wx Satellite Weather Products

    • Storm Cells • METARs • SIGMETs • TFRs • AIRMETs Additional information is also available for the following weather products on the Weather Page (not displayed on the Map Page): • Forecast • PIREPs Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 169 (if available). 5) With the desired weather product selected press the ENT Key to get detailed information (if available). Abbreviated Weather Product Information Detailed Weather Product Information (Single Display) (Single Display) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 170 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. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘Weather’ or ‘WX Reports’. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 171 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 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 172: Terrain

    They should never be used to navigate or maneuver around terrain. Note that all obstructions may not be available in the terrain and obstacle database. No terrain and obstacle information is shown without a valid 3-D GPS position. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 173: Synthetic Vision

    1,000 feet; therefore, the areas in yellow are between 1,000 feet and 100 feet below the aircraft. The black areas are further than the Caution Elevation. A projected point of impact is marked with an “X” symbol. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 174: Terrain Views

    Elevation and 100 ft Below the Aircraft Red Terrain is above the aircraft, or within 100 ft below the aircraft. Potential Impact Point Obstacle Terrain Legend Terrain (TER) Page (Map View) (Single Display) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 175: Obstacle Information

    Each obstacle is labeled with the altitude of the top of the obstacle, or Mean Sea Level (MSL). Each obstacle also lists, in parentheses, the actual height of the obstacle, or Above Ground Level (AGL). 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 176: Terrain Settings

    ‘High’ sensitivity, which annunciates all red and yellow alerts at the time set in Look Ahead Time. ‘Medium’ sensitivity annunciates all of the red and the highest priority of yellow alerts. ‘Low’ only annunciates red alerts. ‘Off’ disables the alert. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 177: Terrain Alerts

    If the Terrain Page is not displayed, a pop-up alert appears in the lower left corner of the page. The Range Rings on the pop-up alert are spaced every whole mile/kilometer/nautical mile. Press the CLR Key to acknowledge the pop-up and/ or aural alert. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 178 ‘Enable Alerts’ and press the ENT Key. Disabling terrain alerts is only temporary. Terrain alerts are automatically enabled when the unit is powered on. Terrain Page - Alerts Disabled Terrain Page - Alerts Enabled (Single Display) (Single Display) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 179 “obstacle ahead! pull “sink rate, up!” up!” pull up!” Warning “terrain! terrain! pull “obstacle! obstacle! “pull up!” up! pull up!” pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary Pop-up Alert PFD Page Terrain Alerts 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 180 Hazard Avoidance Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 181: Section 8 Additional Features

    The optional SiriusXM Radio entertainment audio feature offers more than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. Optional checklists help to quickly find the proper procedure on the ground or during flight. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 182: Synthetic Vision (Svx)

    Terrain is integrated within Synthetic Vision to provide visual and auditory alerts to indicate the presence of terrain and obstacle threats relevant to the projected flight path. Terrain alerts are displayed in red and yellow shading on the PFD. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 183: Additional Features

    The following Synthetic Vision enhancements appear on the PFD: • Flight Path Marker • Terrain Alerting • Airport Signs • Obstacle Alerting • Runway Display • Zero-Pitch Line Synthetic Vision Imagery (PFD or PFD Page) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 184: Synthetic Vision Operation

    CDI, VSI, and VDI Pathways boxes may not be displayed for holding patterns, NOTE: procedure turns and certain portions of the flight plan being received from an external GPS navigator. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 185 Pathways are not displayed beyond the active leg when leg sequencing is suspended and are not displayed on any portion of the flight plan leg that would lead to intercepting a leg in the wrong direction. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 186 Approach Point (MAP) along the published lateral and vertical descent path. During an ILS approach, the initial approach segment is displayed in magenta at the segment altitudes if GPS is selected as the navigation source on the CDI. When Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 187: Flight Path Marker

    The FPM is always available when the Synthetic Terrain feature is in operation. The FPM represents the direction of the flight path as it relates to the terrain and obstacles on the display, while the airplane symbol represents the aircraft heading. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 188 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Flight Path Marker’ field. 3) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘On’ or ‘Off’. Flight Airport Path Runway Marker Wind Vector Flight Path Marker (PFD or PFD Page) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 189: Airport Signs

    Airport signs are not shown behind the airspeed or altitude display. Airport Sign with Identifier (Between 4.5 nm Airport Sign and 8 nm) without Identifier (Between 8 nm and 15 nm) Airport Signs 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 190 As the aircraft gets closer to the runway, more detail such as runway numbers and centerlines are displayed. Runway Other Selected for Runway on Approach Airport Airport Runways Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 191 Unlike the Inset Map and Navigation Map display, obstacles on the synthetic terrain display do not change colors to warn of potential conflict with the aircraft’s flight path until the obstacle is associated with an actual 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 192 Obstacles are shown behind the airspeed and altitude displays. Obstacle Annunciation Obstacle Caution Potential Impact Point Synthetic Vision Obstacle Alerts Arrows indicate the obstacle is outside the Synthetic Vision field of view. Obstacle Outside the Synthetic Vision Field of View Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 193: Safetaxi

    During ground operations the aircraft’s position is displayed in reference to taxiways, runways, and airport features. When panning over the airport, features such as runway holding lines and taxiways are shown at the cursor. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 194: 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 195: 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) • Airport Diagrams •...
  • Page 196 The “CHART NOT AVAILABLE” banner does not refer to the FliteCharts subscription, but rather the availability of a particular airport chart selection or procedure for a selected airport. Chart Not Available Banner Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 197: Aircraft Symbol

    CHART To quickly zoom all the way out, press the Softkey. Press it again to return to the previous range (only available from the Waypoint Page). 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 198: Flitecharts Cycle Number And Expiration Date

    The Power-up Page indicates any of four different possible criteria for chart availability. These indications are whether the databases are not configured, not available, current or out of date. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 199: Aopa Data

    3) To return to the map, press the ENT Key, the CLR Key, or the FMS Joystick. Airport Identifier Field Scroll Bar Service Icon AOPA Softkey AOPA (Waypoint (WPT) Page) (Single Display) Icon Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car AOPA Directory Service Icons 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 200: S Irius Xm Radio Entertainment (Optional)

    45-60 minutes or more, depending on the demand on the XM activation system. 4) Power on the avionics and allow the G300 to power up. Do not power cycle the units during the activation process. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 201 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 Weather Products Window XM Information Page (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 202: Using S Irius Xm Radio

    Selecting a category: 1) Press the CATEGORY Softkey on the XM Audio Page. The Category Field is highlighted. Category Field (Split-Screen) 2) Turn the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired category. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 203: 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 204: Using Favorites

    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 Key to delete all channels from your Favorites list. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 205: Adjusting The Volume

    3) Press the MUTE Softkey to mute the audio. Press the MUTE Softkey again to unmute the audio. Press and hold the VOLUME Softkey to mute and unmute the audio. Volume Control (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 206: Electronic Checklists (Optional)

    NOTE: The information described in this section is not intended to replace the checklist information described in the AFM. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for the availability or content of checklists. G300 checklists are created, modified, and updated by the aircraft manufacturer.

  • Page 207: Flight Data Logging

    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.
  • Page 208 Additional Features Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 209: Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional)

    NOTE: In a multiple display configuration, the external autopilot unit is connected to a single GDU (most likely the PFD). In the event that the GDU connected to the external autopilot unit fails, the integrated autopilot capability will be lost. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 210: Integrated Autopilot Operation

    PFD (DUAL DISPLAY) SOFTKEYS NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, all mode softkeys are alternate action (i.e., press on, press off). HDG/ROLL ALT/PTCH HDG/ROLL AP HDG AP NAV ALT/PTCH HDG/ROLL AP VNAV AP VS AP ALT ALT/PTCH Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 211 Moving the FMS Joystick up/down adjusts the mode reference for Vertical Speed (VS), Altitude Hold (ALT), and Pitch Hold (PIT) modes. Moving the FMS Joystick left/right adjusts the mode reference for Roll Hold (ROL) mode. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 212 The AP NAV Softkey must have an active GPS course to activate the integrated autopilot. The AP VNAV Softkey must have an active flight plan and VNAV enabled to activate the integrated autopilot. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 213 In most scenarios, releasing the CWS Button reengages the Integrated Autopilot with a new reference. Refer to Sections 9.2 (Vertical Modes) and 9.3 (Lateral Modes) for Control Wheel Steering behavior in each mode. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 214: G300 Autopilot Status Box

    Box. 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 Vertical Modes Active Active Active Armed Autopilot Status Box Selected Altitude Autopilot Display (PFD) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 215: Integrated Autopilot Modes

    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 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 216: Vertical Modes

    ‘PIT’. 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 Pitch Hold Mode is activated. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 217 Hold the Control Wheel Steering (CWS) Button, establish the desired pitch attitude, then release the CWS Button. Selected Altitude Pitch Hold Capture Mode Mode Active Armed Selected Altitude Pitch Hold & Selected Altitude Capture Modes 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 218: Selected Altitude Capture Mode (Alts)

    10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. The Altitude Reference is displayed beside the ‘ALT’ annunciation. ➊ Selected Altitude Automatic transition to ALTS Mode with ALT Mode armed ➋ Altitude Automatic transition Reference from ALTS to ALT Mode ➌ Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 219: Altitude Hold Mode (Alt)

    Altitude Hold Mode is automatically armed when in Selected Altitude Capture Mode. Selected Altitude Capture Mode automatically transitions to Altitude Hold Mode when within 50 feet of the Selected Altitude. In this case, the Selected Altitude becomes the Altitude Reference. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 220 NOTE: While operating in Altitude Hold Mode, using the FMS Joystick to change the Selected Altitude does not change the Altitude Reference, and does not cancel the mode. Altitude Hold Altitude Mode Active Reference Selected Altitude Altitude Hold Mode Softkey Altitude Hold Mode Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 221: Vertical Speed Mode (Vs)

    • Press the CWS Button and hand-fly the aircraft to a new Vertical Speed Reference. When the CWS Button is released, the aircraft’s vertical speed (to the nearest 100 fpm) is established as the new Vertical Speed Reference. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 222 Integrated Autopilot Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Mode Active Reference Selected Altitude Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Mode Softkey Reference Bug Vertical Speed Mode Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 223: Vertical Navigation Mode (Vnav)

    Refer to Section 2.3 (Vertical Navigation) for more information. Vertical Navigation Vertical Navigation Target Altitude Capture Mode Active Mode Armed Selected Altitude Required Vertical Speed Bug Vertical Deviation Indicator Vertical Navigation Mode 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 224 (ALTS or ALTV) is armed as appropriate. ➍ When approaching the VNAV Target Altitude (or Selected Altitude) the system automatically transitions to ALTS or ALTV Mode with ALT Mode armed. ➊ Selected Altitude ➋ ➌ ➍ Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 225 VNAV Target Altitude Capture Mode with Altitude Hold Mode armed. This automatic transition is indicated by the green ‘ALTV’ annunciation flashing for up to 10 seconds and the appearance of the white ‘ALT’ annunciation. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 226 10 seconds to indicate the automatic transition. 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 227: Lateral Modes

    This mode is annunciated as ‘ROL’ in the G300 Autopilot Status Box. Roll Mode maintains a constant bank angle, the roll reference, which is subject to the following bank angle conditions: Roll Hold Mode Annunciation 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 228 Autopilot will roll the aircraft wings level. The roll reference cannot be increased using the FMS Joystick. • Hold the CWS Button (if equipped), establish the desired bank angle, then release the CWS Button. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 229: 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 230: Navigation Mode (Gps)

    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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 231 GPS Navigation Mode (PFD) If Navigation Mode is active and either of the following occur, the Integrated Autopilot reverts to Roll Hold Mode (wings rolled level): • Active flight plan is deleted • GPS reception is lost 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 232: Changing The Selected Course (Obs Mode)

    Selected Course while in Navigation Mode. The Integrated Autopilot guides the aircraft back to the flight plan course when the CWS Button is released. 9.4 INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT ALERTS Refer to Section 10.4, ‘PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions’. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 233: Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts

    All MapSource maps are not accessible. Database Error Internal problem with the system. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired. Fuel Tank A reminder for switching fuel tanks. The reminder message repeats at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip.
  • Page 234 AIRSPACE MESSAGES Message Comments Inside Airspace Inside the boundaries of the airspace. Airspace Near and Ahead Within two nautical miles of an airspace and your current course takes you inside the airspace. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 235: System Status Messages (Info Page)

    1) When the ‘INFO’ Page on the Page Navigation Bar is flashing, use the FMS Joystick to access the Info Page. 2) Press the yellow MESSAGES Softkey. The Messages Page is displayed. System Status Message Alert (Info Page) (Split-Screen) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 236: System Status Messages

    AHRS too far north/south for The aircraft is outside geographical limits for magnetic heading approved AHRS operation. Heading is flagged as invalid. Autopilot fault detected The remote autopilot unit has detected an internal fault and needs service. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 237 GSU 73 temperature too low The GSU temperature is too low. If the problem persists, the G300 system should be serviced. GSU 73 temperature too The GSU temperature is too high. If the high problem persists, the G300 system should be serviced. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 238 Install the correct terrain database on all displays. Terrain database missing The terrain database is missing. Install the correct terrain database on all displays. XM receiver needs service The display should be serviced when possible. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 239: Aural Alerts

    “caution, obstacle ahead” ahead” “terrain ahead! pull “obstacle ahead! pull “sink rate, pull up!” up!” up!” Warning “terrain! terrain! “obstacle! obstacle! pull “pull up!” pull up! pull up!” up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 240: Pfd Annunciations And Alerting Functions

    Warning annunciation text is shown in red in the CAS Annunciation Window on the PFD. Low Voltage Warning • ADVISORY—This Level of alert provides general information. Advisory annunciation text is shown in white in the CAS Annunciation Window. Set Baro Advisory Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 241: Terrain Annunciations

    PFD in the upper left corner of the Attitude Indicator. Refer to the Hazard Avoidance Section for more information. Terrain Pop-up Alert Terrain Alerts (PFD or PFD Page) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 242: Integrated Autopilot Alerts (Optional)

    TRIM DOWN elevator authority. Status Alerts The following messages are displayed in the G300 Autopilot Status Box. Alert Condition Annunciation Description System Failure Autopilot inoperative Manual Disengagement Autopilot Disengaged Integrated Autopilot System Alerts Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 243 External autopilot unit will raise the nose to MAX SPEED Protection limit the aircraft’s speed. Underspeed External autopilot unit will lower the nose to MIN SPEED Protection prevent the aircraft’s speed from decreasing. Speed Alerts 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 244 Annunciations & Alerts Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 245: Section 11 Appendices

    MSA - Minimum Safe Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude Altitude within ten miles of the aircraft’s present position. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 246 Pressure Altitude adjusted for non-standard ALT) temperature. Desired Track (DTK) The desired course between the active “from” and “to” waypoints. Distance (Destination) (DIST The distance to the destination waypoint in the DEST) Active Flight Plan Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 247 Ground Speed The velocity that the aircraft is traveling relative to a ground position. Ground Track (TRK) The direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 248 The relative humidity at the nearest weather HUMIDITY) reporting station. Weather (Temperature) (WX The temperature at the nearest weather TEMP) reporting station. Weather (Wind) (WX WIND) The wind speed and direction at the nearest weather reporting station. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 249: Appendix B: Utilities

    ENT Key. Route, date, hours, distance, and actual flight path are displayed (full-screen). Use the MAP and INFO Softkeys to toggle between the Flight Log Map Page and the Flight Log Information Page (split-screen). 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 250 Appendix B 4) With ‘Done’ selected, press the ENT Key to return to the previous page. Flight Log List (Single Display) Flight Log Information (Single Display) Flight Log Map (Single Display) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 251: Track Log

    The track log starts recording as soon as the G300 gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before each flight. When the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points (if set to ‘Wrap’ in the Track Log Settings). 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 252: Displaying/Removing The Track Log On The Map Page

    (The ‘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. 3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 253: 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 254 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 255: Heading Line

    ENT Key. If necessary, move the FMS Joystick to set the desired time or distance, and press the 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 256: Weight & Balance

    (out of range) Weight & Balance Page (C.G. Out of Range) (Single Display) NOTE: This information is only for flight planning purposes. Consult the aircraft’s pilot operating handbook for the official weight and balance data. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 257 ENT Key. “Empty All Stations?” window is displayed. Weight & Balance Page Menu Press the EMPTY Softkey. “Empty All Stations?” window is displayed. Empty Stations Window 3) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 258: Epe Circle

    3) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the ‘Miscellaneous’ from the horizontal list. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired feature. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 259: Proximity Waypoints

    Setting up and customizing proximity waypoints for the map page: 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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 260: 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 261: Appendix C: Sd Card Use And Databases

    Flight Plans and user-downloaded vehicles. Garmin recommends using a 2 GB SanDisk or Toshiba SD Card. Refer to the Garmin website (www.garmin.com) for instructions on downloading and installing software updates. INSTALLING AND REMOVING SD CARDS NOTE: SD Cards are not waterproof. They should not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges, and should be stored in the case supplied with the card.

  • Page 262: G300 Databases

    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. Removing an SD Card: 1) Push the card into the unit until it stops.
  • Page 263 (high, low, terminal), and type (such as VOR-DME, TACAN, and VORTAC). • NDBs—identifier, facility name, city/state/country, location (latitude/ longitude), and frequency. • Intersections—identifier, nearest VOR, radial and distance from nearest VOR, location (latitude/longitude), and region/country. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 264 This database is updated on a 56-day cycle. TERRAIN NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross- validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.

  • Page 265: Updating G300 Databases

    Appendix C UPDATING G300 DATABASES The G300 database updates can be obtained by visiting the ‘flyGarmin’ website (www.fly.garmin.com). After the databases have been updated, check that the appropriate databases are initialized and displayed on the splash screen during power-up. NOTE: The databases are stored internally on each GDU. When updating a two display system, each GDU will need to be updated individually using the same SD card.
  • Page 266 • SanDisk SD Card Reader or equivalent • Updated database obtained from the flyGarmin website • SD Card, 2 GB recommended (Garmin recommends SanDisk or Toshiba) 1) After the data has been copied to the SD Card, insert the SD card in the SD card slot of the display.

  • Page 267: Exporting Track Logs And User Waypoints

    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. 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 268: Importing/Exporting Flight Plans

    FMS Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan. 3) Press the EXPORT Softkey and press the ENT Key. FLIGHT DATA LOGGING The G300 also has the ability to log flight data. Refer to the Additional Features section for more information. Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 269: Appendix D: Map Datum And Location Formats

    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 270 Appendix D Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 271: Appendix E: 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 Map Page Red X (Terrain) (Single Display) (Single Display) 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 272: G300 System Failure Annunciations

    G300 should be serviced by an authorized repair facility. NOTE: Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for additional information regarding pilot responses to these annunciations. G300 System Failure Annunciations (Single Display) Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 273: Reversionary Mode

    Synthetic Vision becomes disabled without the following data resources: • Attitude data • Heading data • GPS position data • Terrain data • The position of the aircraft exceeds the range of the terrain database 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 274: Unusual Attitudes

    (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. Pitch Attitude Warnings Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 275: Appendix F: Display Symbols

    Non-towered, Serviced Military, Serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Towered, Serviced Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Soft Surface, Non-serviced Surface, Serviced Soft Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Soft Surface, Private Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 276: Ifr Symbols

    Medium City ILS/DME or DME only Large City VORTAC Miscellaneous TACAN Navaids IFR SYMBOLS Item Symbol Item Symbol VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Low-Altitude Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, High- Altitude Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Airways Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 277 IFR Airport, Serviced VOR/DME VFR, Soft Surface, Non- ILS/DME or DME Only serviced VFR, Soft Surface, Serviced VORTAC VFR, Soft Surface, Private TACAN VFR, Paved, Private Navaids VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 278: Airspace Symbols

    Restricted, Prohibited, or Warning Area Danger, Alert, or Training Area Radar Area Restricted, Prohibited, or ATZ, TIZ Warning Area Radar Area Misc/Unknown ATZ, TIZ IFR Americas/Pacific Database MATZ ADIZ Misc/Unknown VFR Americas/Pacific Database Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 279 Appendix F 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 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 280 Appendix F Blank Page Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 281: Appendix G: Glossary

    Crosstrack The distance the aircraft is off a desired course in either Error direction, left or right. Course to Steer 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 282 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 283 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 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 284 Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten Safe 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 285 TOPO topographic 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 volume 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 286 Appendix G 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

  • Page 287: Appendix H: License Agreement And Warranty

    APPENDIX H: LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY CONTACT GARMIN Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your G300. 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 288: 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 289: Siriusxm Satellite Radio Service Agreement

    This information is provided “as is” and SiriusXM and Garmin disclaim any and all warranties, express and implied, with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof. SiriusXM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service.
  • Page 290 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 G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 291 Auto-tuning 77 Echo Tops 141 Editing 123 Fuel Flow 125 Barometric setting, Altimeter 52, Speed 125 56–57 EIS Display 73 Basemap 245 Engine/Airframe Unit 2 Bearing 66 Engine Indication System (EIS) 73 Index-1 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 292 Freezing Levels 147 Jeppesen® Aviation Database 245 Frequencies 77 Fuel Flow 125 Legends 153 Lightning 143 Garmin Display Unit (GDU) 49 Limited Warranty 269 Garmin Sensor Unit (GSU) 2 Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) 1 GDU 370 1 Location Format 251...
  • Page 293 NRST Key 9 Selected Altitude 52 Selected Altitude Bug 52 Selected Altitude Capture mode OBS Mode 66 (ALTS) 200 Obstacles 157 Selected Heading 61 Outside Air Temperature (OAT) 52, 68 Set Baro Advisory 222 Index-3 190-00921-00 Rev. E Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 294 Track Log 233 Traffic Information Service (TIS) Annunciations 224 X symbol on terrain 155 Trip Planning 136 True Airspeed (TAS) 52, 53 Turbulence Forecast 148 Turn Rate Indicator 66 Zero Pitch Line 171 Index-4 Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide 190-00921-00 Rev. E...
  • Page 296 Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. Toll free (within U.K.) 0808.2380000 p: 44/0870.8501241 f: 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan p: 886/2.2642.9199 f: 886/2.2642.9099 www.garmin.com © 2009 - 2010, 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries 190-00921-00 Rev. E...

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