Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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7.4 LATERAL MODES
The GFC 700 offers the lateral modes listed in Table 7-3. Refer to the vertical modes section for information
regarding Go Around Mode.
Lateral Mode
Description
Control Annunciation
Maximum Roll
Command Limit
Roll Hold
Holds the current aircraft roll
attitude or rolls the wings level,
depending on the commanded
bank angle
(default)
ROL
25º
Heading Select
Captures and tracks the
Selected Heading
HDG
Key
HDG
25º
Navigation, GPS
Captures and tracks the
selected navigation source (GPS,
VOR, LOC)
NAV
Key
GPS
25º
Navigation, VOR Enroute Capture/Track
VOR
25º Capture
10º Track
Navigation, LOC Capture/Track
(No Glideslope)
LOC
25º Capture
10º Track
Navigation Backcourse Capture/Track
Captures and tracks a
localizer signal for backcourse
approaches
BC
25º Capture
10º Track
Approach, GPS
Captures and tracks the
selected navigation source (GPS,
VOR, LOC)
APR
Key
GPS
25º
Approach, VOR Capture/Track
VAPP
25º Capture
10º Track
Approach, LOC Capture/Track
(Glideslope Mode automatically armed)
LOC
25º Capture
10º Track
Go Around
Disengages the autopilot and
commands a constant pitch
angle and wings level
GA
Button
GA
Wings Level
Level
Autopilot engages and
commands wings level
*
LVL
Wings Level
The GFC 700 limits turn rate to 3 degrees per second (standard rate turn).
* Level mode can only become activated as a function of Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP). Refer to the Additional
Features section for a detailed discussion of the optional ESP feature.
Table 7-3 Flight Director Lateral Modes
The
CWS
Button does not change lateral references for Heading Select, Navigation, Backcourse, or Approach
modes. The autopilot guides the aircraft back to the Selected Heading/Course upon release of the
CWS
Button.
