New Hampshire CAP
C-182T Profiles Guide
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Revision 0, March 2011
C182T G1000/GFC-700 Take-Off Automaton
1. Pre-takeoff
a. PFD ALT KNOB – Verify desired altitude set above Altitude Tape
b. PFD HEADING BUG – Set runway heading
2. Establish Normal Climb
a. See Take-Off Procedures
b. Wait until at or above 1000’ AGL
3. Engage Autopilot
a. FD (Flight Director) – ON (Verify on PFD)
b. HDG – Set lateral mode to follow heading bug
c. FLC – Set vertical mode to constant airspeed climb
d. AP - Autopilot engage Verify status on PFD (HDG, FLC to ALTS)
e. Callout – “AUTOPILOT ENGAGED”
4. Intercept Course
a. PFD CDI Source – Select GPS or VOR. Set VOR course
b. PFD Heading Bug – Turn to an intercept course
c. NAV - Lateral Mode – Set lateral mode to intercept CDI (Verify status HDG to GPS or VOR)