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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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b)
Press the
AP
Key to engage the autopilot in a climb using Vertical Speed Mode.
3)
Use the
HDG
Knob to set the Selected Heading, complying with ATC vectors to intercept Airway V4.
Press the
HDG
Key to activate Heading Select Mode while the autopilot is engaged in the climb. The autopilot
follows the Selected Heading Bug on the HSI and turns the aircraft to the desired heading.
4)
As the aircraft nears the Selected Altitude, the flight director transitions to Selected Altitude Capture Mode,
indicated by the green ‘ALTS’ annunciation flashing for up to 10 seconds.
At 50 feet from the Selected Altitude, the green ‘ALT’ annunciation flashes for up to 10 seconds; the autopilot
transitions to Altitude Hold Mode and levels the aircraft.
Figure 7-34 Departure
Selected Altitude of 12,000 MSL
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4
HDG Mode
VS M
ode
ALT Mode
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