G500 Cockpit Reference Guide
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES Warnings, Cautions, & Notes WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The GDU 620 Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situational awareness. WARNING: Traffic information shown on the GDU 620 Multi-Function Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES CAUTION: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the G500 bezel displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current G500 system. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Record of Revisions Part Number 190-01102-03 vi Revision Date Description A 5/28/09 Production Release B 6/18/09 Updated logo to meet guidelines and added Garmin to SVT™. C 10/26/09 Updated subscription information for FliteCharts and ChartView. D 11/30/10 Added software version 4.00 and 5.00 functionality. E 8/23/11 Added software version 6.00 functionality. F 2/14/12 Minor edits. G 12/21/12 Added software version 6.10 functionality.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Warnings, Cautions, & Notes ............................................................................ ii Introduction...................................................................................................... 1 Primary Flight Display (PFD) ............................................................................. 2 Autopilot (AP) ................................................................................................. 18 GAD 43 Attitude..................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Traffic Map Page (Optional) ........................................................................................................................33 Terrain Page ...............................................................................................................................................37 Terrain Pop-Up Alerts ..................................................................................................................................39 WX Group ...................
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Introduction PFD/MFD NOTE: Certain G500s have the left-side display configured as the MFD. 190-01102-03 Rev G G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 1 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY This reference guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 as integrated in the G500 Avionics Display System. The G500 Avionics Display System is an avionics suite that combines primary flight instrumentation, navigational information, and a moving map all displayed on dual 6.5 inch color screens.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Primary Flight Display (PFD) 21 20 1 19 18 17 16 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY 2 15 3 14 4 13 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Primary Flight Display (PFD) 2 1 Airspeed Tape: Displays Groundspeed (GS), Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed, and True Airspeed (TAS). Markings dependent upon installation configuration. 2 Wind Vector: Displays direction and speed of wind. 3 Outside Air Temperature (OAT): Displays the current outside air temperature.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Heading Select Key: Press HDG and turn PFD knob to set heading bug. 6 Course Select Key: Press CRS and turn PFD knob to set the course of the selected source (VOR1, VOR2, GPS1, or GPS2). 7 Altitude Select Key: Press ALT and turn PFD knob to set altimeter bug. 8 V/S (Vertical Speed) Select Key: Press V/S and turn PFD knob to set V/S bug. 9 Barometer Select Key: Press BARO and turn PFD knob to change barometric setting.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Airspeed Tape The upper left portion of the PFD display provides Groundspeed, Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed, and True Airspeed information. Current Airspeed is normally shown in white on the black pointer. The Trend Indicator (magenta line) indicates what the airspeed will be in six seconds, if the current acceleration is maintained. If the current acceleration will cause the airspeed to exceed VNE in six seconds, the airspeed is displayed in yellow.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Reference Speeds V-speeds (Glide, Vr, VX, and VY) default values are set during the installation process, but can be changed and turned on/off from the System Setup page on the first page of the Aux page group. When active (on), the V-speeds are displayed at their respective locations to the right of the airspeed scale.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Altitude Tape The upper right portion of the PFD displays the Altitude Bug setting, Current Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Minimums Bug, and the current BARO Setting. The Altitude Trend indicates what the altitude will be in six seconds if the current vertical speed is maintained.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Minimums Bug (Barometric or Radar Altimeter) Bug and text are cyan within 2500 ft Bug and text are white within 100 ft Bug and text are yellow when altitude reached Minimums Bug Minimums Box Minimums Annunciations using BARO for Source Alerting is inhibited while the aircraft is on the ground and also, if a value has been set for altitude alerting, until the aircraft reaches 150 feet above the setting for the alert.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) To set the altitude for the Minimums Bug: 1) While viewing the Active Flight Plan page of the FPL Group, press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor. PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY 2) Turn the large MFD knob to the ALTITUDE portion of the MINIMUMS section. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to confirm selection. 4) When finished, press the small MFD knob to exit the MINIMUMS box.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Altitude Bug The Altitude Bug is displayed on the Altitude Tape at the selected altitude bug setting. A portion of the Altitude Bug will be displayed at the top or bottom of the altitude tape if the selected altitude bug is off of the tape. Altitude Bug Setting Altitude Bug The Altitude Bug provides visual and aural altitude alerting. Aural alerting occurs within 200 feet (or 1000 feet, as configured) of the Altitude Bug setting or when deviating beyond 200 feet of the bug.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Wind Vectors The PFD will display a Wind Vector Field to the left of the HSI when configured by the user. There are four different styles of wind vector displays available. Refer to the System Setup page in the AUX Group section of this guide for instructions on selecting wind vector style. Wind Vectors can only be calculated when the aircraft is in the air.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) The Vertical Deviation Indicator is displayed for GPS and ILS approaches with vertical guidance. The GPS approach glidepath is shown in magenta (G and indicator), while the ILS approach glideslope is shown in green (G and indicator.) Vertical Deviation Source Vertical Deviation Indicator Outside Air Temperature (OAT) The Outside Air Temperature, as sensed from the temperature probe on the aircraft, is displayed to the left of the HSI.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Attitude Indicator The standby mechanical Attitude Indicator in your aircraft is either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer configuration. The GDU 620 Attitude Indicator has been configured in either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer configuration to match the configuration of your aircraft’s standby Attitude Indicator.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) The Slip/Skid Indicator is the bar beneath the roll pointer. The indicator moves with the roll pointer and moves laterally away from the pointer to indicate lateral acceleration. Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the bar relative to the pointer. One bar displacement from the roll pointer is equivalent to one ball displacement on a traditional Slip/Skid Indicator.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Adjusting the Course Pointer Press the CRS key and turn the PFD knob to select a course for a VOR/ILS or OBS mode course. HSI Bearing Pointers PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY NOTE: The Bearing Pointer for navigation source 1 (BRG1) will be an arrow with a single line. The Bearing Pointer for navigation source 2 (BRG2) will be an arrow with a double line.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) GPS1 GPS2 VOR1 VOR2 LOC1 LOC2 CDI Source GPS Mode GPS Advisory LOI Suspend OBS SUSP PFD HSI Annunciations CDI Source The CDI Source on the HSI will display which navigation source is selected. Navigation sources available: GPS1, VOR1, or LOC1. Navigation sources available: GPS2, VOR2, or LOC2, if a second source is available. GPS Mode The GPS Mode annunciation on the HSI will be the same as what is annunciated on the interfaced GPS unit.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Marker Beacon Annunciations Marker Beacon Location Marker Beacon Location PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY Marker Beacons Current Beacon Icon (Standard) Icon (Blink) Inner Marker Middle Marker Outer Marker Miscompare Annunciations For complete description and conditions of miscompare annunciations, see the G500 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-01102-02.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Switching Between Navigation Sources VLOC NAVIGATOR 1 GPS NAVIGATOR 2 VLOC NAVIGATOR 2 CDI Sources The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) can display two sources of navigation: GPS or NAV (VOR or LOC). Press the CDI soft key to toggle between the available CDI modes, (GPS or VOR). If a second GPS source or NAV source is available, pressing the 1 - 2 soft key will toggle the navigation sources (VOR1 and VOR2, or GPS1 and GPS2).
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Autopilot (AP) The G500 is able to interface to certain autopilot systems to provide the functions described in this section. Please refer to your particular Airplane Flight Manual and autopilot documentation for specific information and operating instructions.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Heading The GDU 620 heading bug may be used in conjunction with the “Heading” mode of supported autopilots. When the autopilot is in “heading” mode and the heading bug is adjusted in the normal manner, and the autopilot will turn to and maintain the selected heading. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual and autopilot system documentation for instructions on how to use the autopilot heading mode.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) GPSS The GDU 620 will send the GPSS commands from the displayed GPS source to the autopilot. For example, if GPS 1 is displayed on the HSI, the GPSS commands from GPS 1 will be sent to the autopilot. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual and autopilot system documentation for instructions on how to use the autopilot’s GPSS function. PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY NOTE: GPSS commands are not sent to the autopilot when a VLOC source is displayed on the HSI.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) When GPSS mode is on, the heading bug on the HSI changes to a hollow outline and a crossed-out heading bug appears in the PFD Knob Mode Indicator, indicating that the autopilot is not coupled to the heading bug. The bug is still controllable and may still be used by the pilot for reference. GPSS is annunciated in the lower left portion of the PFD. The GPSS mode annunciation depends on the location of the NAV STATUS information, as shown in the following figure.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Vertical Speed Control PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY The GDU 620 vertical speed bug may be used to control vertical speed with certain autopilots. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual and autopilot system documentation for instructions on how to use the vertical speed mode, if available. Adjust the vertical speed bug in the normal manner when using the vertical speed mode interface.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Additional Features Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology™ (Optional) Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) is offered as an optional feature to the G500. SVT is primarily comprised of a computer-generated forward-looking, attitude aligned view of the topography immediately in front of the aircraft from the pilot’s perspective. SVT information is shown on the PFD. SVT offers a three-dimensional view of terrain and obstacles.
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) The following features are part of the Synthetic Vision Technology. For more details refer to the G500 Pilot’s Guide, Rev. C or later. • Flight Path Marker • Horizon Heading Marks • Terrain/Obstacle Display and Alerting • Three-dimensional Traffic • Wind Vectors • Airport Signs • Runway Display • Water • Zero-Pitch Line • Altitude Minimums Bug PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY NOTE: SVT may be deactivated under certain conditions, such as loss of heading.
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) Multi-Function Display (MFD) 15 14 13 12 1 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 Multi-Function Display (MFD) NOTE: Certain G500s have the left-side display configured as the MFD.
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) Page Navigation - Moving Between Pages Page Group Turn Large MFD knob Page Turn Small MFD knob 1) Turn the large MFD knob to move between page groups. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to change pages within the page group. MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY NOTE: Page Group and Page are shown at the bottom of the MFD. Changing Settings within a Page 1) Press the MENU key and make the necessary adjustments with the large MFD knob and small MFD knobs.
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) MFD Soft Key Map The soft keys available depend on the page displayed and the features available. The soft key “Alerts” is present on the far right position on all MFD pages.
MAP GROUP Map Group MAP GROUP: SETUP OPTIONS Navigation Map 1 and Navigation Map 2 Pages Soft Keys Found on Navigation Map Pages Moving the Map Pointer Around the Map (Panning) NOTE: Panning can be used in Terrain pages to view elevation levels. 1) While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page Group, press the small MFD knob. A flashing arrow (map pointer) will appear in the center of the map page. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to move the map pointer left and right (horizontally).
MAP GROUP Decluttering (DCLTR) the Map Pages There are four levels of decluttering, DCLTR, DCLTR-1, DCLTR-2, and DCLTR-3. DCLTR shows the most detail while DCLTR-3 removes most detail. While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 page of the Map Page Group, press the DCLTR soft key. Each successive press of the DCLTR soft key will toggle through the declutter levels. Measuring Distances 1) While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page Group, press MENU.
MAP GROUP Customizing Maps MAP GROUP: SETUP OPTIONS 1) While viewing Navigation Map 1 or Navigation Map 2 of the Map Page Group, press the MENU key. The option “Map Setup” will flash. Map Setup Option Menu 2) Press the ENT key to enter the setup page. The selected group will be flashing. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to activate the drop down menu and to move within available groups (Map, Weather, Traffic, or Aviation). Available Groups 4) Press the ENT key to select the group and set your preferences.
MAP GROUP • SafeTaxi Viewing Range (Range: Off to 10 NM) • RWY Extension Range (Range: Off to 10 NM) • INT/NDB Viewing Range (Range: Off to 50 NM) • VOR Viewing Range (Range: Off to 500 NM) • Class B/TMA (Range: Off to 2000 NM) • Class C/TCA (Range: Off to 500 NM) AVIATION • Class D (Range: Off to 500 NM) • Restricted (Range: Off to 500 NM) • MOA (Military) (Range: Off to 500 NM) • Other/Adiz (Range: Off to 500 NM) • TFR (Range: Off to 2500 NM) • Airways (Off, All, LO Only, HI Only) 190-01102-03 Rev G G5
MAP GROUP Split Screen Page (Optional) MAP GROUP: SPLIT SCREEN PAGE Soft Keys Found on Split Screen Page External Video is an optional function that displays video provided by an externally mounted video source on the aircraft. 1) While viewing the Map function, turn the small MFD knob to the third page of the map group.
MAP GROUP Traffic Map Page (Optional) Soft Keys Found on Traffic Map Page Traffic Annunciation Traffic Traffic Pop-Up PFD Traffic Display 190-01102-03 Rev G MFD Traffic Pop-Up Window G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 33 MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE Traffic Display When a traffic alert is generated by an interface traffic system, the PFD will display a traffic annunciator and the MFD will have a pop-up screen displaying the detected traffic. To remove the pop-up, press the CLR key.
MAP GROUP MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE Displaying and Operating Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) Traffic Map - TAS NOTE: Depending on your traffic configuration, the OPERATE and STANDBY soft keys may not be available.
MAP GROUP Press the ALT MODE soft key to change what traffic is displayed. Pressing the BELOW, NORMAL, ABOVE or UNREST soft keys will determine what traffic is displayed. The selection is shown in the altitude mode field. The values below define what each altitude mode displays, relative to the altitude of the aircraft.
MAP GROUP MAP GROUP: TRAFFIC PAGE TIS Traffic The Traffic Map Page is configured to show surrounding TIS traffic data in relation to the aircraft’s current position and altitude, without clutter from the basemap. Aircraft orientation on this map is always heading up unless there is no valid heading. TIS receives traffic information from ground stations, and is updated every five seconds. The GDU 620 displays up to eight traffic targets within a 7.
MAP GROUP Terrain Page Soft Keys Found on Terrain Page Garmin provides the following G500 TERRAIN selections, based upon your system configuration. NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft latitude is greater than 75° North or 60° South. NOTE: Terrain-SVT is standard when the Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) option is installed. NOTE: TAWS alerts will be generated by the GPS TAWS unit on the PFD if an external TAWS unit is installed and interfaced to the G500.
MAP GROUP Viewing Terrain NOTE: Obstacles will be removed from the Terrain page when range (RNG) exceeds 10 NM. While viewing the Terrain page of the Map Page Group, press the 360 or ARC soft keys to select the desired view. MAP GROUP: TERRAIN PAGE 360 or ARC Soft Keys Pressing the INHIBIT soft key deactivates the TERRAIN-SVT PDA/FLTA aural and visual alerts. Inhibit Soft Key Press MENU for selections to hide or show Aviation Data Overlay on the Terrain page.
MAP GROUP Terrain Pop-Up Alerts TERRAIN-SVT™ Pop-Up Alert TERRAIN-SVT alerts typically employ a CAUTION or a WARNING alert severity level, or both. When an alert is issued, visual annunciations are displayed and aural alerts are simultaneously issued. Refer to the Alerts section of this guide for more information on alerts, both visual and aural. When an alert is issued, annunciations appear on the PFD and MFD. If the TERRAIN-SVT Page is not displayed at the time, a pop-up alert appears on the MFD.
WX GROUP WX Group WX GROUP: XM WEATHER PAGES XM Weather Map Pages Soft Keys Found on XM Weather Map Pages NOTE: The preferences set on XM Weather Map pages are unique to each page. Customizing the Weather Map 1) While viewing any of the XM Weather Map pages in the WX Page Group, press the MENU key to display the page menu. Turn the large MFD knob to Weather Setup. Press ENT. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to select desired item to change.
WX GROUP XM Weather Items NOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, it is not possible to display NEXRAD Data and Echo Top Data at the same time. NOTE: Due to similarities in color schemes, it is not possible to display Echo Top Data and Cloud Top Data at the same time.
Weather Legend A mini-legend can be displayed on the XM Weather Map page upper right hand corner for the weather products you selected in the setup menu. To view a full page legend: WX GROUP: GFDS PAGES 1) While viewing any of XM Weather Map pages in the WX Page Group, press the LEGEND soft key. 2) Turn the small MFD knob or large MFD knob to view the entire legend. 3) Exit and return to the map page by pressing either the LEGEND soft key, ENT key, or the small MFD knob.
Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS) Map Pages Requesting Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS) Prior to requesting GFDS information, an access code and system ID will need to be assigned. For more information on GFDS and how to register, see the latest revision of the G500 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-01102-02. After registering you are able to display GFDS data: 1) While viewing any one of the three pages of the WX Group, press the MNU button.
WX GROUP Coverage Area Distances: Remaining FPL, Next 50 NM Next 500 NM Coverage Area WX GROUP: WEATHER RADAR Width of Coverage: 50 NM - 500 NM Update Rate: Off - 60 Minutes Cancel Manual Request Manual Request Status of Request GFDS Data Request Page Configuring GFDS Data Request Page 1) Turn the large MFD knob to the Coverage box. Press ENT to select or deselect the coverage areas. Selected coverage areas are denoted by a green check mark.
WX GROUP Weather Radar (Optional) Weather Radar Map Page Soft Keys Found on Weather Radar Map Page Stabilization On/Off Weather Alert (GWX only) Radar Beam Scan Line Precipitation Scale Control Window Weather Radar 190-01102-03 Rev G G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 45 WX GROUP: WEATHER RADAR Operating Mode
WX GROUP Airborne Color Weather Radar WX GROUP: WEATHER RADAR WARNING: Begin transmitting only when it is safe to do so. If it is desired to transmit while the aircraft is on the ground, no personnel or objects should be within 11 feet of the antenna. CAUTION: In Standby Mode, the antenna is parked at the center line.
AUX GROUP Adjusting the Antenna Bearing 1) Press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the BEARING field. 2) Adjust the azimuth position of the antenna right or left. Monitor the displayed bearing value in the BEARING field. The range of the bearing is R45° to L45°. 1) Press the CONTROL soft key. 2) Press the BRG soft key. Sector Scan (GWX Radars Only) 1) Press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the SECTOR SCAN field.
AUX GROUP Antenna Stabilization 1) To activate or deactivate the antenna stabilization, press the CONTROL soft key. AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE 2) Press the STAB ON soft key to activate antenna stabilization or press the STAB OFF soft key to deactivate. The current stabilization condition is shown in the upper right of the weather radar display.
AUX GROUP Aux Group External Video Page (Optional) Soft Keys Found on System Setup Page AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE Setting Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation Levels The following steps can be applied to either Video 1 or Video 2. 1) While viewing the External Video Page of the Aux Page Group, press the desired video soft key (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2). 2) Press the SETUP soft key. The BRIGHTNESS in the CURRENT box will flash. Turn the small MFD knob to change the brightness of the video output.
AUX GROUP System Setup Page Soft Keys Found on System Setup Page Setting Brightness and Mode AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE 1) While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob. The LEVEL in the DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS box will flash. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to brighten or dim the display. 3) Press ENT when you reach the desired level. NOTE: When LEVEL is changed, the MODE defaults to MANUAL.
AUX GROUP Selecting Wind Vector Styles 1) While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the Wind Vector field in the PFD OPTIONS box. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the styles available for displaying wind vectors. Each style shows direction and velocity of the wind. Off Style 1 Style 2 Style 3 Style 4 Style 2 Style 3 Style 4 No display of wind vectors on PFD. Displays headwind and crosswind components.
AUX GROUP Synchronization (For Dual Installations Only) NOTE: The SYNCHRONIZATION option will only be available if a second GDU 620 is installed. AUX GROUP: SYSTEM SETUP PAGE 1) While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the desired field in the SYNCHRONIZATION box. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to turn ON or OFF synchronization of the CDI. Turn the large MFD knob to move to the BARO setting.
AUX GROUP Setting Time Format 1) While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob. Turn the large MFD knob to the desired field in the DATE/TIME box. The only items that are able to be modified is the TIME FORMAT and TIME OFFSET. The date and time are coordinated with the GPS. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to display your choices of LOCAL 12hr, LOCAL 24hr, and UTC (Universal Time, Coordinated).
AUX GROUP MFD Display Units NOTE: At any time during the setting of your preferences, pressing the DFLT UNIT soft key will restore the settings for brightness, synchronization, time format, time offset and display units to the initial settings. NOTE: The corresponding GNS must also be set to match the selection chosen (distance, speed, NAV angle, pressure, and temperature units) on the GDU 620.
AUX GROUP 2) Turn the small MFD knob to display your choices of INCHES(IN) or HECTOPASCALS (HPA) for your barometric pressure units. Press ENT to confirm your selection and move to the next preference or press the small MFD knob to exit editing mode. Setting Temperature Units 1) While viewing the System Setup Page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob and turn the large MFD knob to move to the desired field of the SYSTEM DISPLAY UNITS box.
AUX GROUP XM® Information Page (Optional) AUX GROUP: XM RADIO PAGE Soft Key Found on XM Information Page While viewing the XM Information page of the Aux Group, turn the small MFD knob to display the XM Information screen. This page contains the Data Radio and Audio Radio IDs. The only option on this page is to LOCK in your information once your subscription has been activated. Subscription information is available at http://www.garmin.com/xm/.
AUX GROUP XM® Radio Page (Optional) Soft Keys Found on XM Radio Page Selecting a Channel 1) While viewing the XM Radio page of the Aux Page Group, press the small MFD knob and then turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired channel. 2) Press ENT to make the highlighted channel the Active Channel. 3) Press the small MFD knob to end editing. 4) Press CHNL and then the CH+ or CH- soft keys to increment up or down one channel at a time in the active category.
AUX GROUP: POSITION REPORTING Volume While viewing the XM Radio page of the Aux Group, press the VOL soft key. Press the VOL+ or VOL- soft keys or turn the small MFD knob to increase or decrease radio volume. Press the small MFD knob when done adjusting. To mute the radio, press the MUTE soft key. To restore the radio volume, press MUTE again or the VOL+ or VOL- soft keys. Storing a Preset Channel While viewing the XM Radio page, you may set a preset for the Active Channel. Press the PRESETS soft key.
Position Reporting Page Soft Key Found on Position Reporting Page Position Reporting Status The Status window shows the time until the next data transmission and the status of the reporting system. Settings Window 1) While viewing the Position Reporting page, press the small MFD knob. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to change the report type to either AFF (Automatic Flight Following) or Standard.
Iridium® Phone Page Soft Keys Found on Iridium Phone Page AUX GROUP: IRIDIUM PHONE Status Window Phonebook Catalog Icon Volume Level Iridium Phone Page For detailed use of the Iridium Phone system, see the latest revision of the G500 Pilot’s Guide, P/N 190-01102-02. Call Suppression 1) While viewing the Iridium Phone page, press the small MFD knob. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to select the Call Suppression type of Off, On, or On during APR/MAPR/TERM.
FPL GROUP 2) After completing the call, press the HANG UP key. 190-01102-03 Rev G G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 61 FPL GROUP: ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN Creating Entries into Phonebook 1) While viewing the Iridium Phone page of the Aux Group, press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the phonebook catalog icon. Turn the small MFD knob to display phonebook. 3) If the name already exists, it will be displayed in the drop down menu.
FPL GROUP System Status Page FPL GROUP: WAYPOINT INFO PAGE Soft Keys Found on System Status Page The System Status page of the AUX Page group shows the status, serial number, and version of LRUs as well as the effectivity information. There are no menu options. In the LRU Status column, a green check means the unit is present and operating properly, while a red X indicates an absence or failure. This page is for informational purposes and there are no items that are able to be modified.
FPL GROUP Flight Plan Group Active Flight Plan Page Soft Keys Found on Active Flight Plan Page Viewing Your Active Flight Plan Active Flight Plan Page 1) While viewing the Active Flight Plan page of the FPL Page Group, press the small MFD knob and then turn the large MFD knob to highlight waypoints in the flight plan. 2) Press the INFO soft key to view information about the highlighted waypoint. 3) Press the small MFD knob to return to the Active Flight Plan page.
FPL GROUP Waypoint Information Page FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE Soft Keys Found on Waypoint Information Page Waypoint Information Page 1) While viewing the Waypoint Information page of the FPL Page Group, press the small MFD knob and then turn the small MFD knobs to enter or select the waypoint. You can also turn the small MFD knob counterclockwise to obtain drop down menus for FPL, Nearest, and Recent. 2) Press the RWY/FREQ soft key to view runway and frequency information about the waypoint.
FPL GROUP Charts Page (Optional) Soft Keys Found on Charts Page Setting Minimums Changing Day/Night View 1) While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the MENU key to display the Options menu. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to Chart Setup. Press ENT. The Color Scheme option will be highlighted. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to select Day - Auto - Night. Press the small MFD knob to save the selected value and return to the Charts page.
FPL GROUP Viewing NOTAMs FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE In the event there is an active NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) for a particular chart, the NOTAM soft key will be available. To view the information press the NOTAM soft key. Charts Page Selecting a Chart 1) While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the SELECT soft key to change the airport or chart. 2) Turn the small and large MFD knobs to select the airport identifier and press ENT to accept the selected airport.
FPL GROUP Viewing Details of ChartView™ Charts 1) While view the Charts page of the FPL Page Group, press the DETAIL soft key. 2) Press the HEADER, PLAN, PROFILE, or MINIMUMS soft keys to view detailed sections for the chart for those topics. An aircraft icon will show in the lower right corner of the display if your aircraft is in the chart area. The icon will have an “X” through it if the aircraft is not in the chart area or the GPS fix is lost.
FPL GROUP Chart Information FPL GROUP: CHARTS PAGE FliteCharts® FliteCharts resemble the paper version of FAA published terminal procedures charts. The charts are displayed with high-resolution and in color for applicable charts. The database contains procedure charts for the United States only. This database is updated on a 28-day cycle. FliteCharts is disabled 180 days after the expiration date and is no longer available for viewing upon reaching the disable date.
ALERTS Alerts NOTE: Contact your Garmin dealer for service if any of the following alerts appear. On Screen Alerts Alert ADC1 ALT EC AHRS1 GPS AHRS1/2 SRVC ETM EXCEED ETM FAULT 190-01102-03 Rev G G500 Cockpit Reference Guide ALERTS AHRS1/2 TAS ALT KEY INOP AUD NOT AVAIL AUD SYS FAIL CAL LOST CNFG MISMATCH CNFG MODULE DATA LOST DIAG MODE FAN 1/2 FAIL ETM CAPTURE Description ADC Altitude Error Correction is unavailable. GDC is reporting that altitude correction is unavailable.
ALERTS Alert ALERTS GAD 43 GAD 43 (cont’d) GATE MODE GDL 69 GEO LIMITS GPS1/2 FAIL GPS(1/2) PPS FAIL GSR FAIL GWX CONFIG GWX SERVICE HDG FAULT HDG LOST 70 Description Gyro Emulation Type Mismatch Fault Yaw Rate Scale Factor Mismatch Fault GDU AHRS Monitor Fault Pitch Deviation Fault Roll Deviation Fault Yaw Rate Deviation Fault AHRS A429 Attitude Timeout Fault AHRS A429 Attitude Invalid Fault AHRS Pitch Out of Range Fault AHRS Attitude Invalid Fault AHRS A429 Heading Timeout Fault AHRS A429 Heading Inv
ALERTS Alert CONFIG COOLING DB ERR KEYSTK SERVICE VOLTAGE MANIFEST NAV1/2 FAIL NO RADAR DATA PREV EXCEED Description Error in configuration of specific LRU, where denotes specific LRU. Specific LRU has poor cooling, reducing power usage. Database for specific LRU is corrupt. is stuck. Specific LRU needs service. has low voltage reducing power usage.
ALERTS Terrain-SVT™ Alerts Terrain DSP Terrain SVT System Test Fail Terrain awareness display unavailable.
SYMBOLS Symbols Map Page Symbols Symbol Description Unknown Airport Non-towered, Non-serviced Airport Towered, Non-serviced Airport Non-towered, Serviced Airport Towered, Serviced Airport Soft Surface, Serviced Airport Soft Surface, Non-serviced Airport SYMBOLS Private Airport Heliport Intersection LOM (compass locator at outer marker) NDB (Non-directional Radio Beacon) VOR VOR/DME ILS/DME or DME-only VORTAC TACAN 190-01102-03 Rev G G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 73
SYMBOLS SafeTaxi® Symbols Symbol Description Helipad Airport Beacon Under Construction Zones Unpaved Parking Areas Traffic Symbols Description (Highest to Lowest Priority) SYMBOLS Symbol Traffic Advisory (TA), In Range Traffic Advisory (TA), Out of Range Proximity Advisory (PA) Other Traffic 74 G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01102-03 Rev G
SYMBOLS Terrain Obstacle Symbols Unlighted Obstacle (Height is less than 1000’ AGL) Lighted Obstacle (Height is less than 1000’ AGL) Unlighted Obstacle (Height is greater than 1000’ AGL) Lighted Obstacle (Height is greater than 1000’ AGL) NOTE: Obstacles will be removed from the Terrain page when range (RNG) exceeds 10 NM.
SYMBOLS XM® WX Weather Symbols and Product Age The broadcast rate represents the interval at which XM WX Satellite Radio broadcasts new signals that may or may not contain new weather data. It does not represent the rate at which weather data is updated or new content is received by the Data Link Receiver. Weather data is updated at intervals that are defined and controlled by XM WX Satellite Radio and its data vendors.
SYMBOLS Miscellaneous Symbols Symbol Description Default Aircraft (Ownship) High Wing Aircraft Jet Aircraft Default Map Pointer Elevation Map Pointer User Waypoint Parallel Track Waypoint SYMBOLS TFR (Temporary Flight Restrictions) Restricted/Prohibited/Warning/Alert MOA Class B Airspace Class C Airspace Class D Airspace 190-01102-03 Rev G G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 77
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