Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
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INSTRUMENTS
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AFCS
ADDITIONAL FEA
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APPENDICES
INDEX
7.1 AFCS CONTROLS
The following dedicated AFCS keys are located on the bezel of the MFD:
1
AP Key
Engages/disengages the autopilot
2
FD Key
Activates/deactivates the flight director only
Pressing once turns on the flight director in the default pitch and roll modes. Pressing
again deactivates the flight director and removes the Command Bars. If the autopilot
is engaged, the key is disabled.
3
NAV Key
Selects/deselects Navigation Mode
4
ALT Key
Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode
5
VS Key
Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode
6
FLC Key
Selects/deselects Flight Level Change Mode
7
YD Key
Engages/disengages the yaw damper
8
HDG Key
Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode
9
APR Key
Selects/deselects Approach Mode
10
VNV Key
Selects/deselects Vertical Path Tracking Mode for Vertical Navigation flight control
11
NOSE UP/NOSE
DN Keys
Control the mode reference in Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change
modes
Figure 7-1 Dedicated MFD AFCS Controls
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