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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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BATTERY WARNINGS:
If these guidelines are not followed, the lithium-ion battery may experiencea shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire,chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the battery exposed to a heat source or in a hightemperature environment. To help prevent damage, store the batteryout of direct sunlight.
• For maximum battery longevity, store within a temperature range of-4˚F to 68˚F (from -20˚C to 20˚C).
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, damage, or incinerate the device orbattery.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Only replace the battery with the approved replacement from Garmin.
Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchasea replacement battery, see you Garmin dealer or the Garmin website.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device
and battery in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review andunderstand all aspects of the Pilot's Guide. Thoroughly practice basic operation
prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications
from the G5 to all available flight displays. For safety purposes, always resolve
any discrepancies.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by the G5 internal GPS receiver is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from thealtitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Always use the pressure altitudedisplay, when available, for determining or selecting aircraft altitude.
WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS
system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performanceof all GPS equipment.

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WARNING: For safety reasons, the G5 operational procedures must be learnedon the ground.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California Proposition
65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, pleaserefer to our website at www.garmin.com/prop65
CAUTION: The display uses a lens with a special coating that may be sensitive
to certain oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAININGAMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important
to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and a cleaner that is specified
as safe for anti-reflective coatings. Avoid any chemical cleaners or solvents
that can damage plastic components.
CAUTION: The G5 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should
only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs
or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment andvoid both the warranty and the authority to operate this device under FAA,
FCC, and other applicable regulations.
NOTE: The G5 may only be installed in type-certificated aircraft in accordancewith Garmin STC SA01818WI.
NOTE: The term LRU, as used throughout this manual is an abbreviation forLine Replaceable Unit. LRU is used generically in aviation for a product (suchas a GSA 28 or GMC 507) that can be readily "swapped out" (usually as asingle component) for troubleshooting/repair.

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NOTE: The G5 has a very high degree of functional integrity. However, thepilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for
all conceivable system failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may bepossible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown by
the G5. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrenceby means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information
available in the cockpit.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen
images of the G5 display, are subject to change and may not reflect the mostcurrent G5 functionality.
NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the display to appear dim or
blank.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The fulltext of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address www.garmin.
com/compliance.

FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Change Summary
Initial release.

Rev
Date
1 July, 2017

Description
Production Release.

2

April, 2017

Added G5 HSI.

3

October, 2017

Added autopilot interface

A

December, 2017

Added GMC 507/GFC 500 interface
Updated AFCS Status Display throughout
Added Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP)
Added 'Unable to Charge Battery' indication
Added ability to configure Sky Pointer or Ground Pointer
Other miscellaneous updates for current Software Version
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Table of Contents
Section 1 System Overview................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Bezel Overview................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 micro-SD™ Cards................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 System Power-up............................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Operation............................................................................................................................. 5
1.4.1 G5 Annunciations........................................................................................................ 5
1.4.2 Backlight Intensity....................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Accessing Functionality.................................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Pages.......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.2 Menu........................................................................................................................ 10
1.6 Messages............................................................................................................................ 10
1.6.1 System Messages...................................................................................................... 11

Section 2 Flight Instruments............................................................................................... 13
2.1 PFD Page............................................................................................................................ 13
2.1.1 Airspeed Indicator..................................................................................................... 14
2.1.2 Attitude Indicator...................................................................................................... 15
2.1.3 Altimeter................................................................................................................... 17
2.1.4 Turn Rate Indicator.................................................................................................... 20
2.1.5 Heading/Ground Track (PFD Page)............................................................................. 20
2.1.6 Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)..................................................................................... 22
2.1.7 Battery Status Indicator............................................................................................. 23
2.2 HSI Page............................................................................................................................. 24
2.2.1 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)............................................................................ 25
2.2.2 Heading/Ground Track (HSI Page).............................................................................. 27
2.3 Navigation......................................................................................................................... 28
2.3.1 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)................................................................................ 28
2.3.2 Course Selection (optional)........................................................................................ 31

Section 3 Automatic Flight Control System (Optional)........................................ 33
3.1 AFCS System Architecture.............................................................................................. 33
3.1.1 Autopilot and Yaw Damper Operation........................................................................ 33
3.1.2 Flight Control............................................................................................................ 34
3.1.3 Pitch Axis and Trim.................................................................................................... 34
3.1.4 Roll Axis.................................................................................................................... 34
3.1.5 Yaw Axis................................................................................................................... 34
3.1.6 G5 AFCS Status Box.................................................................................................. 35
3.2 GFC 500 AFCS Configuration.......................................................................................... 36
3.2.1 GMC 507 Mode Controller........................................................................................ 37
3.2.2 GSA 28 Servo............................................................................................................ 37
3.2.3 GFC 500 Messages and Annunciations...................................................................... 38
3.3 AFCS Operation................................................................................................................. 39
3.3.1 GMC 507 Controls.................................................................................................... 40

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3.3.2 Flight Director Operation........................................................................................... 43
3.3.3 Vertical Modes.......................................................................................................... 46
3.3.4 Lateral Modes........................................................................................................... 54
3.4 GFC 500 AFCS Alerts......................................................................................................... 64
3.4.1 Trim Alerts................................................................................................................. 64
3.4.2 Speed Alerts.............................................................................................................. 65
3.5 Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP) (GFC 500)..................................................... 66
3.5.1 Roll Engagement....................................................................................................... 68
3.5.2 Pitch Engagement..................................................................................................... 69
3.5.3 Airspeed Protection (GFC 500 Only)........................................................................... 70

Section 4 Additional Features............................................................................................ 71
4.1 GPS Steering (GPSS) ....................................................................................................... 71
4.1.1 GAD 29B (Optional).................................................................................................. 71

Section 5 Index.....................................................................................................................Index-1
Index....................................................................................................................................Index-1

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1.1 BEZEL OVERVIEW

Flight Instruments

The G5 Electronic Flight Instrument is installed as an attitude display indicator (ADI)
and/or horizontal situation indicator (HSI). The G5 contains integrated attitude/air data
sensors that provide display of attitude and secondary display of air data information.
The G5 can also be interfaced to an external sensor to provide heading information.
The G5 features a bright, sunlight readable, 3.5-inch color display. In the case of
aircraft power loss, the G5 battery sustains the G5 flight display with up to 4 hours of
power.

System Overview

Section 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEWAFCS
Additional Features

Power/ Ambient microSD™
Backlight Light Card Slot
SensorKnob

Figure 1-1 G5 Bezel Overview
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System Overview
Control

ActionPower Button

Press

Flight Instruments

microSD™ Card
Slot

Press

Knob

AFCS

Turn

Description
Press to turn unit ON. Press and hold for 5
seconds to turn unit OFF. Once on, press toadjust the backlight.
Insert microSD card to update software andlog data.
Press to access the Menu.
From the Menu, press to select the desired
menu item.
Press to accept the displayed value when
editing numeric data or selecting from a list.
From the Main Menu, turn the Knob to movethe cursor to the desired menu item.
From the PFD Page, rotate to adjust thebarometric setting.
From the HSI Page, rotate to adjust theheading or track bug.
Turn to select the desired value when editing
numeric data or selecting from a list.

Additional Features

Table 1-1 G5 Controls

1.2 micro-SD™ CARDS
T he G5 data card slot uses micro Secure Digital (SD) cards. The microSD™ card canbe used for software updates and data logging. The maximum supported card size is
32GB.

Index

Installing an microSD™ Card:

4

1)

Insert the microSD™ card in the microSD™ card slot with the card contacts
facing down (the card should be flush with the face of the bezel).

2)

To eject the card, gently press on the microSD™ card to release the spring
latch.

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During system initialization, the G5 displays the message ‘ALIGNING’ over theattitude indicator. The G5 should display valid attitude typically within the first minuteof power-up. The G5 can align itself both while taxiing and during level flight.

System Overview

1.3 SYSTEM POWER-UP

1.4 OPERATION
When a G5 function fails, a Red-X is typically displayed over the instrument(s) ordata experiencing the failure. Upon G5 power-up, certain instruments remain invalid
as equipment begins to initialize. All instruments should be operational within
one minute of power-up. If any instrument remains flagged, and it is not likely an
installation related problem, the G5 should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair
facility .

Flight Instruments

1.4.1 G5 ANNUNCIATIONS

AFCS
Additional Features

Figure 1-2 G5 PFD Page Failure Annunciations

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Figure 1-3 G5 HSI Page Failure Annunciations

1.4.1.1 G5 ATTITUDE
The G5 calculates aircraft attitude using information from its built-in inertial sensors.
The G5 also uses GPS and airspeed data to provide the most accurate attitude
information. The G5 should display valid attitude within the first minute of power-up.
If the G5 senses that the attitude solution is valid, but not yet within the internal
accuracy limits, "ALIGNING" is displayed. The displayed attitude information is still
accurate and usable while this indication is shown. The G5 can align itself both whiletaxiing and during level flight.

Additional Features

AFCS

Flight Instruments

System Overview

System Overview

Index

Figure 1-4 Attitude Aligning Indication

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If the G5 inertial sensors fail, “ATTITUDE FAIL” is displayed in addition to a red-X
flag. No attitude information is displayed while this indication is shown.

Flight Instruments

Figure 1-5 Attitude Aligning Keep Wings Level Indication

System Overview

If the G5 senses that the attitude solution is invalid, “ALIGNING KEEP WINGS LEVEL”
is displayed. No attitude information is displayed while this indication is shown. The
G5 can align itself both while taxiing and during level flight.

AFCS

Figure 1-6 Attitude Failure Indication

The G5 can display magnetic heading information received from the GMU 11
magnetometer. If magnetic heading input data is not available, the G5 will display
GPS-derived ground track and the heading field will have a red-X displayed.

Figure 1-7 Heading Fail (PFD Page)

Additional Features

1.4.1.2 G5 HEADING

Figure 1-8 Heading Fail (HSI Page)
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Flight Instruments

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System Overview
If both magnetic heading and GPS are unavailable, the heading field will have a
red-X displayed and the compass card will be removed from the HSI.

Figure 1-9 Heading/Track Fail (PFD Page)

Figure 1-10 Heading/Track Fail (HSI Page)

The G5 corrects for shifts and variations in the Earth’s magnetic field by applying theMagnetic Field Variation Database. The Magnetic Field Variation Database is derived
from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF). The IGRF is a mathematicalmodel that describes the Earth’s main magnetic field and its annual rate of change.
The database is updated approximately every 5 years via a software update. Failure to
update this database could lead to erroneous heading information being displayed tothe pilot.
If the G5 senses that the magnetic heading measurement is valid but possibly
outside of the internal accuracy limits, the numeric heading is displayed in yellow.
If the GAD 29B fails, VFR will be displayed in amber text and GPSS will be displayedin amber text, if GPSS mode is selected.
Figure 1-11 GAD 29B Fail (Amber VFR)

Figure 1-12 GAD 29B Fail (Amber GPSS)

When set to Auto, the backlight is automatically adjusted according to ambient
light conditions. When set to Manual, the backlight level is set by the pilot.

Adjusting backlight intensity:
1) While the unit is turned on, press the Power Button.
2) Turn the Knob to adjust the backlight intensity.
3) Press the Knob to close the backlight page.
Setting the backlight intensity to automatic:
1) While the unit is turned on, press the Power Button.
2) Press the Power Button again to select Auto.
3) Press the Knob to close the backlight page.

Index

Additional Features

1.4.2 BACKLIGHT INTENSITY

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1.5.1 PAGESNOTE: The G5 will automatically return to the PFD Page when the aircraft
enters an unusual attitude (if enabled in the system configuration). Refer tothe Installation Manual for more information.

Flight Instruments

The G5 has two main pages, the HSI Page and the PFD Page. The HSI Page can beaccessed from the PFD Page (unless it has been disabled in configuration).

System Overview

1.5 ACCESSING FUNCTIONALITYAFCS

Figure 1-13 PFD Page

Figure 1-14 HSI Page

NOTE: The G5 can be configured to power-up on either the PFD or HSI page
(if allowed by the current system configuration). Refer to the Installation
Manual for more information.

Additional Features

Displaying the HSI page from the PFD page:1) From the PFD Page press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Use the Knob to select HSI.

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Press the Knob to access the G5 Menu. Navigate the menu by rotating the Knoband make selections by pressing the Knob.

Flight Instruments

System Overview

1.5.2 MENU

Figure 1-15 PFD Page Menu

Figure 1-16 HSI Page Menu

A message [!] indicator appears in the left corner of PFD and MFD Page to alert thepilot of any status messages. The message [!] indicator blinks when there is a newmessage that has not been viewed.

Additional Features

AFCS

1.6 MESSAGES

Message [!] Indicator
Figure 1-17 Message [!] Indicator (PFD Page)

Index

Viewing messages on the PFD and MFD Page:
1) Press the Knob to display the Menu. The Message Menu Option willappear.
2) If necessary, turn the Knob to highlight the Message Menu Option.
3)
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Press the Knob to select Message. A list of messages is displayed.

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System Overview

Figure 1-19 Messages [!]Displayed (PFD Page)

1.6.1 SYSTEM MESSAGESThe following table describes G5 system messages that may appear. Systemmessages are displayed in white text.

Flight Instruments

Message [!] Indication
Menu Option
Figure 1-18 Message [!]Menu Option (PFD Page)

Table 1-2 System Messages

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Unit is too hot or too cold.
Another G5 with the same address is detected on
the network (most commonly a wiring error on oneof the units).

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Unit temperature limit
exceeded
Network address conflict

Additional Features

Low battery
Hardware fault
Power supply fault

Meaning
Aircraft power has been removed from the G5.
Battery has critical fault condition and the unit isabout to power off to avoid damage to the battery.
Battery has a fault condition – unit needs service.
Battery charger has a fault condition – unit needs
service.
Battery charge level is low.
Unit has a hardware fault – unit needs service.
Unit power supply fault detected – unit needs
service.

AFCS

Message
External Power Lost
Critical battery fault!
Powering off
Battery fault
Battery charger fault

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MessageCommunication error

Factory calibration data
invalid
Magnetic field model
database out of date
Magnetometer Hardware
fault
Using external GPS data

Meaning
General communication error (most commonly
appears in conjunction with Network Address
Conflict message).
Unit calibration data not valid – unit needs service.

Internal magnetic field database is out of date software update required.
The magnetometer has detected a fault – unit
needs service. Heading data may not be available.
GPS data from another network LRU is being used.
The unit's internal GPS receiver is enabled, but
unable to establish a GPS fix.
Not receiving RS-232 data
The G5 is not receiving RS-232 data from the GPS
navigator – system needs service.
Not receiving ARINC 429 data The G5 is not receiving ARINC 429 data from thenavigation source – system needs service.
GPS receiver fault
The G5 on-board GPS receiver has a fault.
ARINC 429 interface
The G5 ARINC 429 port is receiving information
configuration error
from an incorrect source – system needs service.
Software version mismatch
The G5 attitude indicator and the G5 HSI units havedifferent software. Cross fill of baro, heading andaltitude bugs is disabled.

Index

Additional Features

AFCS

Flight Instruments

System Overview

Table 1-2 System Messages

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2.1 PFD PAGE
The G5 PFD Page displays a horizon, airspeed, attitude, altitude, vertical speed,
heading, and course deviation information. The following flight instruments andsupplemental flight data are displayed on the PFD Page.
21

20

19

18

17

Flight Instruments

22

16
1
15

2
3

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14
13

4

AFCS

5
12
11

6

10

7

Additional Features

98

Figure 2-1 G5 PFD Flight Instruments
1

Airspeed Indicator

9Turn Rate Indicator

16 Selected Altitude

2

Attitude Indicator

17 Navigation Course

3

Pitch Scale

Barometric
10 Altimeter
Setting4

Current Airspeed5

Aircraft Symbol

6

Course Deviation Indicator

7

Slip/Skid Indicator

8

Ground Speed (GS)

Heading or
18 Current
Ground Track

12 Vertical Speed Indicator

19 Ground Track

13 Current Altitude

20 Heading or Ground Track

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Indicator or Vertical 21 Vspeed Reference
14 VNAV
Deviation Indicator
22 Battery Status Indicator
15 Altimeter

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NOTE: The G5 Vspeed Reference values depend upon the aircraft’s specificsystem configuration and may vary from the examples discussed in this section.

The Airspeed Indicator displays airspeed on a rolling number gauge using a moving
tape. The numeric labels and major tick marks on the moving tape are marked atintervals of 10 knots. Speed indication starts at 30 knots, with 60 knots of airspeed
viewable at any time. The actual airspeed is displayed inside the black pointer. The
pointer remains black until reaching never-exceed speed (VNE), at which point it turns
red.
A color-coded (red, white, green, yellow, and red/white “barber pole”) speed range
strip is located on the moving tape. The colors denote flaps operating range, normal
operating range, caution range, and never-exceed speed (VNE). A red range is alsopresent for low speed awareness.
The Airspeed Trend Vector is a vertical, magenta line, extending up or down on theairspeed scale, shown to the right of the color-coded speed range strip. The end of
the trend vector corresponds to the predicted airspeed in 6 seconds if the current rateof acceleration is maintained. If the trend vector crosses VNE, the text of the actual
airspeed readout changes to yellow. The trend vector is absent if the speed remains
constant or if any data needed to calculate airspeed is not available due to a system
failure.

Additional Features

AFCS

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System Overview

2.1.1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR

Airspeed Color Ranges

Index

Actual Airspeed

Airspeed Trend Vector

Vspeed References
Ground Speed
Figure 2-2 Airspeed Indicator
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2.1.1.1 VSPEED REFERENCE
System Overview

When airspeed is present, the configured Vspeeds are displayed at their respective
locations to the right of the airspeed scale, otherwise the Vspeeds are displayed at thebottom of the airspeed indicator.

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Vspeed References

AFCS

Figure 2-3 Vspeed References

2.1.2 ATTITUDE INDICATOR
Additional Features

Attitude information is displayed over a virtual blue sky and brown ground with awhite horizon line. The Attitude Indicator displays the pitch (indicated by the yellow
symbolic aircraft on the pitch scale), roll, and slip/skid information.
The horizon line is part of the pitch scale. Pitch markings occur at 2.5˚ intervals
through all pitch ranges. Refer to the Installation Manual to configure the pitch scale.
The inverted white triangle indicates zero on the roll scale. Major tick marks at 30˚and 60˚ and minor tick marks at 10˚, 20˚, and 45˚ are shown to the left and right of thezero. Angle of bank is indicated by the position of the pointer on the roll scale.
Slip/skid is indicated by the location of the ball.

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9
8

1
2

7

3

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4
6
5

Index

Additional Features

AFCS

Figure 2-4 Attitude Indicator

1

Roll Pointer2

Roll Scale

3

Horizon Line

4

Aircraft Symbol

5

Slip/Skid Indicator

6Land Representation

7

Pitch Scale

8

Sky Representation

9

Roll Scale Zero

Flight Director

Figure 2-5 Attitude Indicator with
Flight Director (Single Cue)

Figure 2-6 Attitude Indicator with
Flight Director (Dual Cue)

2.1.2.1 ATTITUDE CONFIGURATIONThe roll (bank angle) indication may be configured to be a Ground Pointer (default)
or a Sky Pointer. Refer to the G5 Installation Manual for configuration information.
The Ground Pointer configuration displays both the roll arc and the pitch ladderanchored to the horizon and the roll pointer beneath the roll arc pointing to thepresent roll angle.

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The Sky Pointer configuration displays the pitch ladder moving with the horizon, but
the roll arc remains fixed and centered in the display. The roll pointer beneath the rollarc moves with the horizon and in the opposite direction of aircraft roll.

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Figure 2-7 Ground Pointer Configuration

AFCS

2.1.3 ALTIMETER

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The Altimeter displays 400 feet of barometric altitude values at a time on a rollingnumber gauge using a moving tape. Numeric labels and major tick marks are shownat intervals of 100 feet. Minor tick marks are at intervals of 20 feet. The current
altitude is displayed in the black pointer.
The Selected Altitude is displayed above the Altimeter in the box indicated by aselection bug symbol. A bug corresponding to this altitude is shown on the tape; if
the Selected Altitude exceeds the range shown on the tape, the bug appears at thecorresponding edge of the tape.

Additional Features

Figure 2-8 Sky Pointer Configuration

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System Overview

Setting the selected altitude:
Rotate the ALT SEL Knob on the GMC 507.
Or1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Altitude and use the Knob to change the Selected Altitude.

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Syncing to the current altitude:
Press the ALT SEL Knob on the GMC 507.
Or1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Altitude and press and hold the Knob to sync the Selected Altitude
to the current altitude

AFCS

Selected
AltitudeBarometric
Setting
Figure 2-9 Altimeter2.1.3.1 BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
The barometric pressure setting is displayed below the Altimeter in inches of mercury(Hg), hectopascals (hPa), or milibars (mb) when metric units are selected.
Selecting the altimeter barometric pressure setting:
Turn the Knob to set the barometric pressure.

Index

Additional Features

Selected
Altitude Bug

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2.1.3.2 ALTITUDE ALERTING• Passing within 1,000 feet of the Selected Altitude, the Selected Altitude (shown
above the Altimeter) flashes for 5 seconds.

• After reaching the Selected Altitude, if the pilot flies outside the deviation band(±200 Feet of the Selected Altitude), the Selected Altitude changes to yellow text
on a black background, flashes for 5 seconds.

Flight Instruments• When the aircraft passes within 200 feet of the Selected Altitude, the Selected
Altitude flashes for 5 seconds to indicate that the aircraft is approaching theselected altitude.

System Overview

The Altitude Alerting function provides the pilot with a visual alert and tone whenapproaching the Selected Altitude. Whenever the Selected Altitude is changed, theAltitude Alerter is reset. The following will occur when approaching the Selected
Altitude:Deviation of ±200 feet
AFCS
Additional Features

Figure 2-10 Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciation

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The Turn Rate Indicator is located at the bottom of the PFD Page. Tick marks to
the left and right of the displayed heading denote standard turn rates (3 deg/sec).
A magenta Turn Rate Trend Vector shows the current turn rate. A standard-rate turnis shown on the indicator by the trend vector stopping at the standard turn rate tick
mark.

AFCS

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System Overview

2.1.4 TURN RATE INDICATOR

Turn Rate
Trend Vector

Index

Additional Features

Turn Rate Indicator(Standard Rate Tick Marks)
Figure 2-11 Turn Rate Indicator

2.1.5 HEADING/GROUND TRACK (PFD PAGE)
NOTE: Heading is displayed if magnetometer data is available from a magnetometer via the CAN network. Otherwise, Ground Track is displayed.

A Heading/Ground Track Tape is displayed at the top of the PFD Page and displays
numeric labels every 10°. Major tick marks are at 5° intervals and minor tick marks
at 1° intervals. The current track is represented by a magenta triangle. The Heading/Ground Track Tape also displays the navigation course.

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Syncing to the current heading or ground track:Press the HDG Knob on the GMC 507.
Or1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Heading or Track and press and hold the Knob to sync the selectedheading or ground track to the current heading or ground track.

AFCS

Current
Heading
Selected
Heading
Bug

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Adjusting the selected heading or ground track:Use the HDG Knob on the GMC 507.
Or1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Heading or Track and use the Knob to change the Selected
Heading or Track.

System Overview

When displaying the Selected Heading, a light blue bug on the tape corresponds to
the Selected Heading. When displaying Ground Track, a magenta bug is displayed on
the tape. The heading bug turns hollow when GPSS is selected.

GroundTrack
Additional Features
Index

Figure 2-12 PFD Page - Selected Heading

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Selected
GroundTrack Bug

Flight Instruments

System Overview

Current
GroundTrack

2.1.6 VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR (VSI)The Vertical Speed Indicator displays the aircraft vertical speed using a non-moving
tape with minor tick marks every 100 feet. The current vertical speed is displayed usinga white arrow along the tape.

Additional Features

AFCS

Figure 2-13 PFD Page - Selected Ground Track

Index

Current Vertical Speed

Figure 2-14 Vertical Speed Indicator

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2.1.7 BATTERY STATUS INDICATOR

41%-100%

1:31

21%-40%0:38

0%-20%

Flight Instruments

3:15

System Overview

When the G5 is powered by the aircraft electrical bus, the battery status indicator
can be displayed by pressing the G5 power button. When the G5 is powered by thebattery, the battery status indicator is displayed automatically. This indicator shows theestimated percent charge of the battery. After about one minute on battery power, theindicator shows the estimated time (in hours and minutes) until the battery is empty.
The current charge level of the battery is indicated by the filled-in portion of the battery
icon. The battery icon turns yellow or red to indicate a low-battery condition

The battery is required for the G5 unit installed as an attitude display indicator (ADI)
and is optional for the G5 unit installed as a horizontal situation indicator (HSI)

92%

AFCS

When the G5 is connected to external power and the battery is being charged, alightning bolt symbol appears over the battery icon.
Charging

Battery charger hardware fault, or temperature too high/low tosafely charge the battery. The system is running on external power
but cannot charge the battery.

BATT

Battery fault.

NO BATT

Battery is not present (appears only when the battery status fieldhas been configured to always appear).

Additional Features

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2.2 HSI PAGE
NOTE: The HSI Page can be configured as disabled in configuration mode.

The G5 HSI Page displays a rotating compass card in a heading-up orientation.
Letters indicate the cardinal points and numeric labels occur every 30˚. Major tickmarks are at 10˚ intervals and minor tick marks at 5˚ intervals. The current ground track
is represented on the HSI by magenta triangle and a dashed line. The HSI also presents
course deviation, bearing, and navigation source information. The following items are
displayed on the HSI Page:
16
1

15
14

2

13

AFCS

12
3

11

4

10

5

9

Index

Additional Features

6
7

8

1 GPS Steering Indicator

7 Ground Speed

13 Heading Bug

2 Battery Status Indicator

8 Selected Heading

14 Distance To Waypoint

3 Navigation Source

9 OBS Annunciator

15 Current Heading

4 Aircraft Symbol

Deviation Indica10 Coursetor (CDI)

Ground Track
16 Current
Indicator

5 Navigator Messages

11 GPS CDI Scale

6 Rotating Compass Rose

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Table 2-1 Annunciations

GPS/
GPS1/
GPS2

VLOC/
VLOC1/
VLOC2

VOR/
VOR1/
VOR2

LOI
DR

GPS CDI Scale Annunciations

LP
LPV
LNAV
LNAV/VNAV LNAV+V
APR
TERM
ENR
OCN
VFR (0.25nm, 1.25nm, 5.00nm)

Navigator Messages Annunciations

Loss of GPS Integrity
GPS Dead-Reckoning Mode

MSG
WPT

Pending Nav Message
Waypoint Arrival

NOTE: The VFR CDI Scale is displayed when the G5 is connected to a GPS
navigator via RS-232 only, or if ARINC 429 GPS navigation data is unavailable.

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5

LOC/
LOC1/
LOC2

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System Overview

Nav Source Annunciations3

2.2.1 HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR (HSI)

2.2.1.1 BEARING POINTERS

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One or two bearing pointers can be displayed on the HSI for NAV (VOR) and GPS
sources. The bearing pointers are light blue. The bearing pointers never override the
CDI and are visually separated from the CDI by a white ring (shown when the bearing
pointers are selected but not necessarily visible due to data unavailability). If there are
two navigation inputs configured, two bearing pointers will be displayed.

Additional Features

Displaying the HSI page from the PFD page:1) From the PFD Page press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select HSI.

AFCSThe Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) on the HSI Page displays a rotating compasscard in a heading-up orientation. Letters indicate the cardinal points and numericlabels occur every 30˚. Major tick marks are at 10˚ intervals and minor tick marks at
5˚ intervals. The current track is represented on the HSI by magenta triangle and adashed line. The HSI also presents course deviation, bearing, and navigation source
information.

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Bearing PointerFlight Instruments

System Overview

Bearing PointerFigure 2-16 GPS Source Bearing PointerFigure 2-17 VOR Source Bearing PointerAdditional Features

AFCS

Enabling/disabling the bearing pointer(s):1) From the HSI Page, press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Turn the Knob to highlight Setup.
3) Press the Knob and turn to highlight the Bearing Pointer 1 setting.

Figure 2-18 Setup Menu

Figure 2-19 Bearing Pointer Setting

Press the Knob and turn to select bearing pointer source (None, GPS,
VLOC).

5)

Repeat steps 1-4 to enable/disable the Bearing Pointer 2 setting.

Index

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2.2.2 HEADING/GROUND TRACK (HSI PAGE)
The Selected Heading or Ground Track is shown to the right of the HSI. The light blue
bug (heading) or magenta bug (ground track) on the compass rose corresponds to theSelected Heading or Ground Track.

Syncing to the current heading or ground track from the HSI page:
Press the HDG Knob on the GMC 507.
Or
From the HSI Page, press and hold the Knob to sync to the current headingor ground track.

Additional Features

Adjusting the selected heading or ground track from the HSI page:Use the HDG Knob on the GMC 507.
Or
From the HSI Page, turn the Knob to adjust the selected heading or groundtrack.

AFCS

NOTE: Heading is displayed if magnetometer data is available from a magnetometer via the CAN network. Otherwise, Ground Track is displayed.

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Figure 2-20 Bearing Pointer Source Options

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2.3 NAVIGATIONThe G5 will only display data from the #1 navigation source. If the navigation source
is a GNS/GTN unit, both GPS and VLOC data can be displayed

2.3.1 COURSE DEVIATION INDICATOR (CDI)The PFD Page displays the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) below the slip/skid
indicator. The HSI Page displays the CDI on the Horizontal Situation Indicator.
The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) move left or right along a lateral deviation
scale to display the aircraft position relative to the course. If the course deviation data
is not valid, the CDI is not displayed.
The CDI is capable of displaying multiple sources of navigation (GPS, VLOC, or both)
depending on the external navigator(s) configured (refer to the G5 Installation Manual
for more information). Color indicates the current navigation source: magenta (forGPS) or green (for VOR and LOC). The full-scale limits for the CDI are defined by a
GPS-derived distance when coupled to GPS. When coupled to a VOR or localizer (LOC),
the CDI has the same angular limits as a mechanical CDI.

CourseDeviation
Indicator

Additional Features

AFCS

Flight Instruments

System Overview

Flight Instruments

Index

Figure 2-21 Course Deviation Indicator (PFD Page)

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CourseDeviation
Indicator

Changing the navigation source (GPS, VOR, LOC, or VLOC):
Use the #1 external navigator to toggle between GPS and VOR/LOC source
types.

Flight Instruments

Figure 2-22 Course Deviation Indicator (HSI Page)

2.3.1.1 VERTICAL DEVIATION (GLIDESLOPE) INDICATOR - ILS
SOURCE

Vertical
Deviation
Indicator

Additional Features

Vertical
Deviation
IndicatorAFCS

The Vertical Deviation (Glideslope) Indicator (VDI) appears to the left of the altimeter(PFD page) and to the right of the compass rose (HSI page) whenever an ILS frequency
is tuned in the active NAV field of an external navigator. A green diamond acts as the
VDI, like a glideslope needle on a conventional indicator. If a localizer frequency istuned and there is no glideslope signal, “NO GS” is annunciated.

Index

Figure 2-23 Vertical Deviation Indicator(Glideslope ILS Source) (PFD Page)

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SOURCEThe Vertical Deviation (Glidepath) Indicator (VDI) also appears to the left of thealtimeter (PFD page) and to the right of the compass rose (HSI page) during a GPS
approach. The glidepath is analogous to the glideslope for GPS approaches supporting
WAAS vertical guidance (LNAV+V, L/VNAV, LPV). The Glidepath Indicator appearson the G5 as a magenta diamond. If the approach type downgrades past the final
approach fix (FAF), “NO GP” is annunciated.

Vertical
Deviation
SourceVertical
Deviation
SourceVertical
Deviation
Indicator

Vertical
Deviation
Indicator

AFCS

Flight Instruments

System Overview

Flight Instruments

Figure 2-26 Vertical Deviation
Indicator Position (HSI Page)

Index

Additional Features

Figure 2-25 Vertical Deviation Indicator(Glidepath GPS Source) (PFD Page)

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2.3.2 COURSE SELECTION (OPTIONAL)
System Overview

When the G5 is receiving VOR or LOC data, a Course menu option is displayed.
Setting the course for a VOR or localizer:
1) From the HSI Page, press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Course and use the Knob to adjust the course.

Flight Instruments

Figure 2-27 Course on HSI Page
AFCS

When OBS is activated on the navigator, an OBS menu option is displayed.
Setting the OBS:
1) From the HSI Page, press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select OBS and use the Knob to adjust the course.

Additional Features
Index

Figure 2-28 OBS on HSI Page

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NOTE: The approved Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) always supersedes
the information in this Pilot’s Guide.

NOTE: A GMC 507 controller is required for GFC 500 AFCS functionality.

3.1 AFCS SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

The optional yaw damper reduces Dutch roll tendencies, coordinates turns, andprovides a steady force to maintain directional trim. It can operate independentlyof the autopilot and may be used during normal hand-flight maneuvers. Yaw ratecommands are limited to 6 deg/sec by the yaw damper.
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The autopilot and optional yaw damper operate the flight control surface servos
to provide automatic flight control. The autopilot controls the aircraft pitch and roll
attitudes following commands received from the flight director. Pitch, Roll, and Yaw(if installed) autotrim provides trim commands to each servo to relieve any sustained
effort required by the servo(s). Autopilot operation is independent of the optional yaw
damper.

Additional Features

3.1.1 AUTOPILOT AND YAW DAMPER OPERATIONAFCSAn Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) is typically comprised of two major
components: A Flight Director (FD) and Autopilot servos. The Flight Director provides
pitch and roll commands to the autopilot servos. These pitch and roll commands are
displayed on the PFD Page as Command Bars. When the Flight Director is active thepitch and roll commands can be hand-flown by the pilot or when coupled with the
autopilot, the autopilot servos drive the flight controls to follow the commands issued
by the Flight Director. The Flight Director operates independently of the autopilot
servos, but in most cases the autopilot servos can not operate independent of the
Flight Director.

Flight Instruments

NOTE: Refer to the approved Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for emergency
procedures.

System Overview

Section 3 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROLSYSTEM (OPTIONAL)AFCS

System Overview

3.1.2 FLIGHT CONTROL
Pitch and roll commands are provided to the servos based on the active flight
director modes. Yaw commands are provided by the yaw servo. Servo motor control
limits the maximum servo speed and torque. This allows the servos to be overriddenin case of an emergency.

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3.1.3 PITCH AXIS AND TRIM
The autopilot pitch axis uses pitch rate to stabilize the aircraft pitch attitude during
flight director maneuvers. Flight director pitch commands are rate and attitude-limited,combined with pitch damper control, and sent to the pitch servo motor. The pitch servo
measures the output effort (torque) and optionally provides this signal to the pitch trim
motor. The pitch servo commands the pitch trim motor to reduce the average pitch
servo effort.

AFCS

3.1.4 ROLL AXIS
The autopilot roll axis uses roll rate to stabilize aircraft roll attitude during flight
director maneuvers. The flight director roll commands are rate- and attitude-limited,combined with roll damper control, and sent to the roll servo motor.

The yaw damper uses yaw rate and roll attitude to dampen the aircraft’s natural
Dutch roll response. It also uses lateral acceleration to coordinate turns and reduceor eliminate the need for the pilot to use rudder pedal force to maintain coordinatedflight during climbs and descents.

Index

Additional Features

3.1.5 YAW AXIS

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3.1.6 G5 AFCS STATUS BOX

Autopilot (AP) status is displayed middle of the G5 Autopilot Status Box. Lateralmodes are displayed on the left, and vertical modes are displayed on the right. Armedmodes are displayed in white and active in green.
ActiveFlight Instruments

ActiveAutopilot
StatusSystem Overview

The AFCS status box displays Autopilot (AP) and Flight Director (FD) mode
annunciations on the PFD Page.

Armed

AFCS

Figure 3-1 Autopilot Status Box
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3.2 GFC 500 AFCS CONFIGURATION
The following figure provides an overview of the GFC 500 system:
G5
GMC 507 Autopilot ModeControllerFlight Instruments

System Overview

AFCS

AFCS



Control Yoke

Index

Additional Features

GSA 28 Servos
Figure 3-2 Core GFC 500 System

In addition to the core autopilot functions, the GFC 500 incorporates an independent
monitor that uses independent inertial sensors to determine what is happening to theaircraft. By monitoring aircraft attitude, attitude rate and accelerations using these
independent sensors, the monitor can shut down the autopilot if it determines theaircraft has exceeded predetermined limits.
The minimum configuration for the G500 system is a G5 configured as an Attitude
Indicator and two GSA 28 servos (in the pitch and roll positions). This will provide
Pitch, Roll, Track, and Air Data modes only.
If navigation modes are desired, a G5 connected to a compatible navigation source(e.g., a GTN 6XX/7XX) is an option.
The basic GFC 500 system is comprised of the following equipment:
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3.2.1 GMC 507 MODE CONTROLLER
System Overview

The panel-mounted GMC 507 serves as the primary user interface for the GFC 500.
The GMC 507 provides autopilot and Flight Director mode selection buttons and awheel for convenient adjustment of the pitch, airspeed, and vertical speed references.
The G5 PFD Page displays active and armed modes and reference values.

Flight Instruments

Figure 3-3 GMC 507

3.2.2 GSA 28 SERVO

Index

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Figure 3-4 GSA 28

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The GSA 28 servos provide control surface actuation as part of the autopilot, yaw
damper, electric trim, and ESP functions. The GSA 28 is a ‘smart’ servo which performs
most of the autopilot processing functions and offers many inherent safety features.
The brushless motor and electronic torque and speed sensing capabilities provide
smooth, reliable operation. The GSA 28 design incorporates an internal engagement
solenoid and a gear train that allows the motor to be backdriven by the pilot in casethe solenoid fails to disengage. This eliminates the need for a mechanical slip clutch
along with the associated performance limitations and maintenance requirements.

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System Overview

3.2.3 GFC 500 MESSAGES AND ANNUNCIATIONS
Table 3-1 GFC 500 Messages and Annunciations

Autopilot Messages
AFCS Controller Key The system has sensed a key input on the GMC 507 for 30
Stuck
seconds or longer.
AFCS Controller Audio The audio database is missing from the GMC 507. The aural
Database Missing
voice alerts will not be heard.
Servo Clutch Fault
One or more autopilot servos has a stuck clutch. The servo
needs service.
Servo Trim Input Fault The inputs to the trim system are invalid. The trim systemneeds service.
Autopilot Annunciations
Autopilot has failed. Autopilot and trim are inoperative andflight director is not available.

AFCS

Autopilot normal disconnect.
Autopilot abnormal disconnect.

Additional Features

Autopilot has failed. The autopilot is inoperative. FD modes
may still be available.
Autopilot Overspeed Protection mode is active. Autopilot
will raise the nose to limit the aircraft’s speed.
Autopilot Underspeed Protection mode is active. Autopilot
will lower the nose to prevent the aircraft’s speed fromdecreasing.
Autopilot preflight test is in progress.
Pitch Trim Fail – Manual Electric Pitch Trim is inoperative.

Index

Elevator Trim Down – Autopilot is holding elevator nose
down force. The pitch trim needs to be adjusted nose down.
Elevator Trim Up – Autopilot is holding elevator nose up
force. The pitch trim needs to be adjusted nose up.

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The AFCS provides the following main operating functions:• Autopilot (AP) — The Autopilot function is provided by servo actuators whichmove the flight control surfaces in response to Flight Director steering commands,
aircraft attitude, and airspeed. The optional pitch auto-trim function serves torelieve any sustained effort required by the pitch servo to keep the aircraft in trim.

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• Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP) (GFC 500) — The ESP function
provides a soft barrier to keep the aircraft within the desired operating envelope
when the autopilot is not engaged. When the AFCS senses that the aircraft is near
the defined operating limit in pitch attitude, roll attitude, high airspeed, or low
airspeed, the ESP function will automatically engage one or more servos to nudge
it back to the nominal operating envelope. While ESP utilizes the same sensors,
processors, and actuators as the AFCS autopilot it is a separate mutually exclusivefunction. ESP can be easily overpowered by the pilot and can be disabled using
the AP DISC / TRIM INT button.

Additional Features• Manual Electric Trim (MET) — The optional Manual Electric Trim uses the same
servo as the auto-trim function and allows the pilot to command trim via a trim
switch when the autopilot is not engaged. The MET function does not preclude
the use of the aircraft’s basic mechanical trim system.

AFCS• Yaw Damper (YD) — The optional Yaw Damper function provides Dutch Rolldamping, assists in turn coordination, and provides a steady force to help maintaindirectional trim. If installed the YD comes on when the autopilot is engaged. It
can be turned on/off independent of the autopilot and may be used during normal
hand-flying maneuvers.

Flight Instruments• Flight Director (FD) — The Flight Director function provides pitch and rollcommands needed to guide the aircraft toward the active reference selected by
the pilot. These pitch and rolls commands are displayed on the G5 PFD Page as
Command Bars. When the Flight Director is active the pitch and roll commands
can be hand-flown by the pilot. When the Autopilot is engaged the autopilot
servos drive the flight controls to follow the commands issued by the Flight
Director.

System Overview

3.3 AFCS OPERATIONAFCS

System Overview

3.3.1 GMC 507 CONTROLS

Index

Additional Features

AFCS

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1

HDG Key2

NAV Key3

AP Key4

LVL (Level) Key

5
6

NOSE UP/DN
Wheel
IAS KeyEngages the autopilot (if the autopilot is disengaged) inlevel vertical and lateral modes
Adjusts the vertical mode reference in Pitch Hold, Vertical
Speed, Indicated Airspeed, and Altitude Hold modes
Selects/deselects Indicated Airspeed Mode7

ALT Key

Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode

8

VNAV Key

9VS KeySelects/deselects Vertical Path Tracking Mode for Vertical
Navigation flight control
Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode10

YD KeyEngages/disengages the yaw damper

11

FD Key12

APR Key

Activates/deactivates the flight director only
Pressing once turns on the director in the default verticaland lateral modes. Pressing again deactivates theflight director and removes the Command Bars. If the
autopilot is engaged, the key is disabled.
Selects/deselects Approach Mode (GP or GS mode only)

13

HDG/TRK Knob

Selects the desired Heading/Track

14

ALT SEL Knob

Selects the desired Altitude setting

15

TRK Key

Selects/deselects Track (TRK) Mode.

Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode. (Used for TRK
Mode in installations without a magnetometer)
Selects/deselects Navigation Mode. Cancels GS Mode if
LOC Mode is either active or armed. Cancels GP Mode if
GPS Mode is either active or armed. Cancels LOC Mode if
GPS Mode is active and LOC Mode is armed.
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4

1

15

11

10

5

6

14

System Overview

13

2

8

7

Figure 3-5 GMC 507 AFCS Control Unit

The following AFCS controls are located separately from the G5 and GMC 507 AFCS
Control Unit:

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Table 3-3 Other AFCS Controls

Selects flight director Takeoff or Go Around Mode.

MET Switch(Optional)(Manual Electric
Trim)

Used to command manual electric pitch trim.

Additional Features

Go Around Button(Takeoff/Go
Around)AFCS

Control
ActionAP DISC / TRIM INT An AP DISC / TRIM INT Button is located on the pilot’s control(Autopilot
stick.
Disconnect)
Press and release the AP DISC / TRIM INT Button todisengage the autopilot.

3.3.1.1 ENGAGING THE AUTOPILOT
Index

Engaging the Autopilot (GMC 507):

An initial press of the AP Key on the GMC 507 will activate the Flight
Director and engage the autopilot in the default PIT and ROL modes.
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System Overview

3.3.1.2 DISENGAGING THE AUTOPILOTThe Autopilot is manually disengaged by pressing the autopilot disconnect buttonon the control stick or yoke or by pressing the AP Key on the GMC 507. Manual
disengagement is indicated by a five-second flashing yellow ‘AP’ annunciation. Cancel
the aural alert by pressing and releasing the AP Button again.
In addition, the optional MET trim switch will disengage the autopilot.
Automatic disengagement is indicated by a flashing red ‘AP’ annunciation. Automatic
disengagement occurs due to:• System failure• Invalid sensor data
• Inability to compute default autopilot modes• Autopilot internal monitoring detects abnormal behavior

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In the context of this discussion, “overpowering” refers to any pressure or force
applied to the pitch controls when the autopilot is engaged. A small amount ofpressure or force on the pitch controls can cause the autopilot automatic trim to run toan out-of-trim condition. Therefore, any application of pressure or force to the controls
should be avoided when the autopilot is engaged.

Additional Features

3.3.1.3 OVERPOWERING AUTOPILOT SERVOS

Overpowering the autopilot during flight will cause the autopilot’s automatic trim torun, resulting in an out-of-trim condition or cause the trim to hit the stop if the action
is prolonged. In this case, larger than anticipated control forces may be required after
the autopilot is disengaged.
The following steps should be added to the preflight check:
Check for proper autopilot operation and ensure the autopilot can be
overpowered.

2)

Note the forces required to overpower the autopilot servo clutches.

Index

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3.3.2 FLIGHT DIRECTOR OPERATION

3.3.2.1 ACTIVATING THE FLIGHT DIRECTOR
An initial press of a key listed in the table below (when the flight director is not
active) activates the flight director in the listed modes. The flight director may beturned off and the Command Bars removed from the display by pressing the FD Key
again. The FD Key is disabled when the autopilot is engaged.

Flight Instruments

The flight director function provides pitch and roll commands to the pilot andautopilot, which are displayed on the PFD Page. With the flight director active, theaircraft can be hand-flown to follow the path shown by the Command Bars. The Flight
Director has the following maximum commands: pitch (-15°, +20°) and roll (30°)
angles.

System Overview

NOTE: Refer to the Installation Manual for AFCS setup information.

Table 3-4 Flight Director Activation (GMC 507)

Modes Selected

FD KeyLateralRoll Hold (default)

AP KeyAFCS

Control Pressed

Roll Hold (default)

ROL

Pitch Hold (default)

PIT

GA Button

Takeoff (on-ground)
Go Around (in-air)TO
GA

Takeoff (on-ground)
Go Around (in-air)TOGA

ALT Key

Roll Hold (default)

ROL

Altitude Hold

ALTVS KeyRoll Hold (default)

ROL

Vertical Speed

VS

VNAV Key

Roll Hold (default)

ROL

VerticalNavigation*

VNAVIAS Key

Roll Hold (default)

ROL

Indicated Airspeed

IAS

APR Key

Approach**

GPS/VOR/
Pitch Hold (default)
LOC/ILS

PIT

NAV Key

Navigation**

GPS/VOR/
Pitch Hold (default)
LOC

PIT

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ROL

VerticalPitch Hold (default)

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Additional Features

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System Overview

Table 3-4 Flight Director Activation (GMC 507)

Control Pressed

Modes Selected

HDG Key

Lateral
Heading SelectHDG

VerticalPitch Hold (default)

PIT

TRK Key

Track Select

TRK

Pitch Hold (default)

PIT

LVL Key

Level Hold

LVL

Level Hold

LVL

*Must be receiving VNAV data from a GPS navigator.
**The selected navigation receiver must have an active GPS course before NAV or APR Key press
activates flight director.

3.3.2.2 FLIGHT DIRECTOR MODES
Flight director modes are normally selected independently for the pitch and roll axes.
Unless otherwise specified, all mode keys are alternate action (i.e., press on, press off).
In the absence of specific mode selection, the flight director reverts to the default pitch
and/or roll modes.
Armed modes are annunciated in white and active in green in the AFCS Status Box.
Under normal operation, when the control for the active flight director mode is pressed,
the flight director reverts to the default mode(s) for the axis(es). Automatic transition
from armed to active mode is indicated by the white armed mode annunciation moving
to the green active mode field and flashing for 10 seconds.
If the information required to compute a flight director mode becomes invalid or
unavailable, the flight director automatically reverts to the default mode for that axis.
A flashing yellow mode annunciation and annunciator light indicate loss of sensor ornavigation data required to compute commands. When such a loss occurs, the system
automatically begins to roll the wings level (enters Roll Hold Mode) or maintain thepitch angle (enters Pitch Hold Mode), depending on the affected axis. The flashing
annunciation stops when the affected mode key is pressed or another mode for theaxis is selected. If after 10 seconds no action is taken, the flashing annunciation stops.
The flight director is automatically disabled if the attitude information required tocompute the default flight director modes becomes invalid or unavailable.

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3.3.2.3 COMMAND BARS
System Overview

Upon activation of the flight director, Command Bars are displayed in magenta on
the PFD Page. If the aircraft is being flown by hand, the command bars are displayedhollow. The Command Bars do not override the Aircraft Symbol. The Command Bars
move together vertically to indicate pitch commands and bank left or right to indicateroll commands.
Hollow Command Bars (Pilot Hand Flying Aircraft, FD Only)

Flight Instruments

Solid Command Bars (Autopilot Engaged)

AFCS

Aircraft Symbol
Figure 3-6 Command Bars (Single Cue Flight Director)

Additional Features

FlightDirector

Figure 3-7 Flight Director (Dual Cue)

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If the attitude information being sent to the flight director becomes invalid or
unavailable, the Command Bars are removed from the display.

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The table lists the vertical modes with their corresponding controls and annunciations.
The mode reference is displayed next to the active mode annunciation for AltitudeHold, Vertical Speed, and Indicated Airspeed modes. The NOSE UP/DN Wheel can beused to change the vertical mode reference while operating under Pitch Hold, Vertical
Speed, Indicated Airspeed, or Altitude Hold modes. Increments of change of values foreach of these references using the NOSE UP/DN Wheel, are also listed in the table.
Table 3-5 Flight Director Vertical Modes

Reference
ChangeIncrement

VerticalMode

Description

Pitch Hold

Holds the current aircraft pitch
attitude; may be used to climb/
descend to the Selected Altitude(default)

PIT

Selected
Altitude
CaptureCaptures the Selected Altitude

*

ALTS

Altitude
Hold

Holds the current Altitude

ALT Key

ALT

Vertical
Speed

Maintains the current aircraft
vertical speed; may be used toclimb/descend to the Selected
Altitude

VS KeyVS

100 fpm

Indicated
Airspeed(IAS)

Maintains the current aircraft
airspeed in IAS while the aircraft
is climbing/descending to theSelected Altitude

IAS Key

IAS

1 kt

Control Annunciation

0.5°

10 ft

Index

Additional Features

AFCS

Flight Instruments

System Overview

3.3.3 VERTICAL MODES

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Table 3-5 Flight Director Vertical Modes

VerticalNavigation

Captures and tracks descent legsof an active vertical profile

Glidepath

Captures and tracks the GPS
WAAS glidepath on approach

Glideslope

Captures and tracks the ILS
glideslope on approach

Control Annunciation
VNAV KeyAPR Key

Reference
ChangeIncrement

VNAV
GP
GS

Commands a constant pitch
angle and wings level on-groundTOin preparation for takeoff
GA Button
Commands a constant pitch
Go AroundGA
angle and wings level in the air* ALTS armed automatically when PIT, VS, IAS, TO, or GA active, and under VNAV when Selected
Altitude is to be captured instead of VNAV Target Altitude
Takeoff

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PITCH HOLD MODE (PIT)In Pitch Hold Mode, the flight director maintains a constant pitch attitude. The pitchreference is set to the aircraft pitch attitude at the moment of mode selection. If theaircraft pitch attitude exceeds the flight director pitch command limitations, the flight
director commands a pitch angle equal to the nose-up/down limit.

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Changing the pitch reference:
When operating in Pitch Hold Mode, the pitch reference can be adjusted byusing the NOSE UP/DN Wheel.

Additional Features

When the flight director is activated (FD key pressed) or when the Autopilot is
activated, Pitch Hold Mode is selected by default. Pitch Hold Mode is indicated as theactive vertical mode by the green ‘PIT’ annunciation. This mode may be used for climb
or descent to the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter), since Selected Altitude
Capture Mode is automatically armed when Pitch Hold Mode is activated.

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System Overview

Vertical
Mode

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System Overview

Pitch Hold
Mode Active

Selected Altitude
Capture Mode
Armed

Flight Instruments

Selected
Altitude

3.3.3.1 SELECTED ALTITUDE CAPTURE MODE (ALTS)
Selected Altitude Capture Mode is automatically armed with activation of thefollowing modes:

Additional Features

AFCS

Figure 3-8 Pitch Hold & Selected Altitude Capture Modes• Pitch Hold

• TO/Go Around• Vertical Speed• Vertical Path Tracking• Indicated Airspeed
The white ‘ALTS’ annunciation indicates Selected Altitude Capture Mode is armed.

Index

Figure 3-9 Selected Altitude Capture Mode (Armed)

As the aircraft nears the Selected Altitude, the flight director automatically transitions
to Selected Altitude Capture Mode with Altitude Hold Mode armed. This automatictransition is indicated by the green ‘ALTS’ annunciation flashing for up to 10 seconds
and the appearance of the white ‘ALTS’ annunciation.

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Use the ALT SEL Knob on the GMC 507 to adjust the selected altitude.

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Changing the Selected Altitude while Selected Altitude Capture Mode is active
causes the autopilot to revert to Pitch Hold Mode with Selected Altitude Capture Mode
armed for the new Selected Altitude.

Flight InstrumentsOr1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Altitude and use the Knob to change the Selected Altitude.
Syncing to the current altitude:
Press the Knob on the GMC 507.
Or1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Altitude and press and hold the Knob to sync the Selected Altitude
to the current altitude

System Overview

At 50 feet from the Selected Altitude, the flight director automatically transitions
from Selected Altitude Capture to Altitude Hold Mode and holds the reference altitude.
As Altitude Hold Mode becomes active, the white ‘ALTS’ annunciation moves to theactive vertical mode field and flashes green for 10 seconds to indicate the automatictransition.
Setting the selected altitude:

3.3.3.2 ALTITUDE HOLD MODE (ALT)

Altitude Hold Mode is automatically armed when in Selected Altitude Capture Mode.
Selected Altitude Capture Mode automatically transitions to Altitude Hold Mode when
within 50 feet of the Selected Altitude. In this case, the Selected Altitude becomes the
Altitude Reference.

When operating in Altitude Hold Mode, the Altitude Reference can be adjusted in
the following ways:

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3.3.3.2.1 Changing the Altitude Reference

Additional Features

Altitude Hold Mode can be activated by pressing the ALT Key; the AFCS maintains
the current aircraft altitude (to the nearest 10 feet) as the Altitude Reference. Altitude
Hold Mode active is indicated by a green ‘ALT’ annunciation in the G5 Autopilot Status
Box.

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Altitude Hold
Mode Active
Figure 3-10 Altitude Hold Mode

3.3.3.3 VERTICAL SPEED MODE (VS)In Vertical Speed Mode, the flight director acquires and maintains a Vertical Speed
Reference. Current aircraft vertical speed (to the nearest 100 fpm) becomes the Vertical
Speed Reference at the moment of Vertical Speed Mode activation. This mode may be
used for climb or descent to the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter) since
Selected Altitude Capture Mode is automatically armed when Vertical Speed Mode isselected.
When Vertical Speed Mode is activated by pressing the VS Key, ‘VS’ is annunciatedin green in the Autopilot Status Box. The Vertical Speed Reference is also displayed
below the Vertical Speed Indicator. A Vertical Speed Reference Bug corresponding tothe Vertical Speed Reference is shown on the indicator.

Vertical Speed
Reference Bug

Vertical Speed
Reference

Index

Additional Features

AFCS

Flight Instruments

System Overview• The Altitude Reference can be adjusted up or down in 10-foot increments
by rolling the NOSE UP/DN Wheel. Using this method, up to 200 feet of
altitude change can be commanded. To change the Altitude Reference bymore the 200 feet, use another vertical mode (PIT, VS) to capture the desired
Selected Altitude.

Figure 3-11 Vertical Speed Reference on PFD Page

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3.3.3.3.1 Changing the Vertical Speed Reference

Vertical
Speed
Mode
Active3.3.3.4 INDICATED AIRSPEED MODE (IAS)
Indicated Airspeed Mode is selected by pressing the IAS Key on the GMC.
This mode acquires and maintains the Airspeed Reference (IAS) while climbing ordescending. When Indicated Airspeed Mode is active, the flight director continuously
monitors Selected Altitude, airspeed and altitude.

3.3.3.4.1 Changing the Airspeed Reference
The Airspeed Reference (shown in both the Autopilot Status Box and above theAirspeed Indicator) may be adjusted by using the NOSE UP/DN Wheel.

Additional Features

Engine power must be adjusted to allow the autopilot to fly the aircraft at a pitch
attitude corresponding to the desired flight profile (climb or descent) while maintaining
the Airspeed Reference.

AFCS

The Airspeed Reference is set to the current airspeed upon mode activation.
Indicated Airspeed Mode is indicated by a green ‘IAS’ annunciation in the Autopilot
Status Box. The Airspeed Reference is also displayed as a light blue bug corresponding
to the Airspeed Reference along the airspeed tape.

Flight Instruments

Figure 3-12 Vertical Speed Mode

System Overview

Use the NOSE UP/DN Wheel to adjust the Vertical Speed Reference in incrementsof 100 fpm.

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Indicated
Airspeed
Reference

Flight Instruments

Indicated
Airspeed
Reference Bug

Figure 3-13 Indicated Airspeed Reference on PFD Page

3.3.3.5 VERTICAL NAVIGATION MODE (VNAV)
Vertical Navigator Mode (VNAV) is not available for the certified instrument.

Glidepath Mode is used to track a WAAS or other satellite-based augmentation
system WAAS generated glidepath. When Glidepath Mode is armed, ‘GP’ isannunciated in white in the Autopilot Status Box.
Selecting glidepath mode:
1)

2)
3)

Index

Additional Features

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3.3.3.6 GLIDEPATH MODE (GP) (WITH EXTERNAL WAAS
ENABLED IFR NAVIGATOR ONLY)

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EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure a GPS approach with vertical guidance(LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV +V) is loaded into the active flight plan. The active
waypoint must be part of the flight plan (cannot be a direct-to a waypoint
not in the flight plan).
Ensure that GPS is the selected navigation source.
Press the APR Key on the GMC.
NOTE: Some RNAV (GPS) approaches provide a vertical descent angle as an
aid in flying a stabilized approach. These approaches are NOT considered
Approaches with Vertical Guidance (APV). Approaches that are annunciatedon the HSI as LNAV or LNAV+V are considered Non-precision Approaches(NPA) and are flown to an MDA even though vertical glidepath (GP) information may be provided.

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Glidepath
Mode Active

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Upon reaching the glidepath, the flight director transitions to Glidepath Mode andbegins to capture and track the glidepath.
Once the following conditions have been met, the glidepath can be captured:• The active waypoint is at or after the final approach fix (FAF).
• Vertical deviation is valid.
• The CDI is at less than full-scale deviation.
• Automatic sequencing of waypoints has not been suspended.

System Overview

WARNING: When flying an LNAV approach (with vertical descent angle)
with the autopilot coupled, the aircraft will not level off at the MDA even if
the MDA is set in the altitude preselect.

Figure 3-14 Glidepath Mode

Glideslope Mode is available for LOC/ILS approaches to capture and track the
glideslope. When Glideslope Mode is armed (annunciated as ‘GS’ in white), LOC
Approach Mode is armed as the lateral flight director mode.

Selecting Glideslope Mode:
1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired localizer frequency.
2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure that LOC is the selected navigation source.
3) Press the APR Key on the GMC.
Or:
EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired localizer frequency.

2)

EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Load the approach (LOC, ILS, LDA, SDF, etc) into
the flight plan.

3)

Press the APR Key on the GMC.

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NOTE: Glideslope Mode requires a valid GPS position.

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Once LOC is the navigation source, the localizer and glideslope can be captured.
Upon reaching the glideslope, the flight director transitions to Glideslope Mode andbegins to capture and track the glideslope.
Glideslope
Mode Active

Additional Features

AFCS

Flight Instruments

Figure 3-15 Glideslope Mode

3.3.3.8 GO AROUND (GA) AND TAKEOFF (TO) MODES
Go Around and Takeoff modes are coupled pitch and roll modes and are annunciatedas both the vertical and lateral modes when active. In these modes, the flight director
commands a constant set pitch attitude and keeps the wings level. The GA Switch
is used to activate both modes. The mode entered by the flight director depends onwhether the aircraft is on the ground or in the air.
Takeoff Mode provides an attitude reference during rotation and takeoff. This modecan be selected only while on the ground by pushing the Go Around Button. The flight
director Command Bars assume a wings-level, pitch-up attitude.
Pressing the Go Around Button while in the air activates the flight director in awings-level, pitch-up attitude, allowing the execution of a missed approach or a goaround. Go Around Mode arms Selected Altitude Capture Mode automatically when
the altitude preselect bug is set at least 100 ft above the current altitude, and attempts
to modify the aircraft attitude (i.e., with the NOSE UP/DN Wheel) will result in reversion
to Pitch and Roll Hold modes.

3.3.4 LATERAL MODES

Index

The following table lists the lateral modes and respective control(s) and annunciation.
Refer to the vertical modes section for information regarding Takeoff and Go Around
Modes.

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Table 3-6 Flight Director Lateral Modes

Roll Hold

Heading

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GPS
Captures and tracks theselected navigation source (GPS, NAV Key
VOR, LOC, BC)

LOC

BC
Commands a constant pitch
angle and wings level onground in preparation for
takeoff
Commands a constant pitch
angle and wings level in the air

Go
AroundButtonTO
Index

Go Around

VOR

Additional Features

Takeoff

Captures and tracks theselected navigation source (GPS, NAV Key
VOR, LOC)AFCS

Navigation, GPS
Navigation, VOR
Enroute Capture/
Track
Navigation, LOC
Capture/Track (NoGlideslope)
Approach, GPS
Approach, VOR
Capture/Track
Approach, LOC
Capture/Track(Glideslope Mode
automatically armed)
Approach, BC
Capture/Track

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Track

Description
Control Annunciation
Holds the current aircraft roll
attitude or rolls the wings level,(default)
ROL
depending on the commandedbank angle
Captures and tracks the
HDG Key
HDG
Selected Heading
Captures and tracks the
TRK Key
TRK
Selected Ground Track
GPS

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NOTE: If Roll Hold Mode is activated as a result of a mode reversion, theflight director rolls the wings level.

When the flight director is activated or switched, Roll Hold Mode is selected bydefault. This mode is annunciated as ‘ROL’ in the Autopilot Status Box. The current
aircraft bank angle is held, subject to the bank angle condition.

Flight Instruments

System Overview

3.3.4.1 ROLL HOLD MODE (ROL)

Figure 3-16 Roll Hold Mode Annunciation
Table 3-7 Roll Hold Mode Responses

AFCS

Bank Angle< 6°
6 to 20°> 20°

Flight Director Response
Rolls wings level
Maintains current aircraft roll attitude
Limits bank to 20°

3.3.4.2 HEADING SELECT MODE (HDG)

Additional Features

NOTE: A magnetometer is required for Heading Select Mode (HDG).

Heading Select Mode is activated by pressing the HDG Key. Heading Select Modeacquires and maintains the Selected Heading. The Selected Heading is shown by alight blue bug on the HSI and in the box on the bottom right of the HSI.
Changing the selected heading:1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Heading and use the Knob to change the Selected Heading.
Or
Rotate the HDG/TRK Knob.

Index

Activating heading mode:
Press the HDG Key on the GMC.

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3.3.4.3 TRACK MODE (TRK)
Track Mode is activated by pressing the HDG Key or TRK Key on the GMC. Track
Mode acquires and maintains the Selected Ground Track. The Selected Ground Track isdisplayed as a magenta bug on the HSI and in the box on the bottom right of the HSI.

AFCS

Changing the selected ground track:
1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Select Track and use the Knob to change the Selected Ground Track.

Flight Instruments

Figure 3-17 Heading Mode Annunciation

System Overview

Turns are commanded in the same direction as Selected Heading Bug movement,even if the bug is turned more than 180˚ from the present heading (e.g., a 270˚ turnto the right). However, Selected Heading changes of more than 330˚ at a time resultin turn reversals.

Or
Rotate the HDG/TRK Knob.

Turns are commanded in the same direction as Selected Ground Track Bug movement,even if the bug is turned more than 180˚ from the present heading (e.g., a 270˚ turnto the right). However, Selected Ground Track changes of more than 330˚ at a time
result in turn reversals.

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Figure 3-18 Track Mode Annunciation

Additional Features

Activating track mode:
Press the TRK Key on the GMC.

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Figure 3-19 Track Mode Annunciation

3.3.4.4 NAVIGATION MODE (GPS, VOR, LOC)

Additional Features

AFCS

Flight Instruments

NOTE: The G5 must have a valid GPS position for VOR and LOC Modes.
NOTE: When intercepting a flight plan leg, the flight director gives commands to capture the active leg at approximately a 45° angle to the track
between the waypoints defining the active leg. The flight director does notgive commands fly to the starting waypoint of the active leg.

Pressing the NAV Key selects Navigation Mode. Navigation Mode acquires andtracks the navigation source. The flight director follows GPS roll steering commands
when GPS is the navigation source. Navigation Mode can also be used to fly nonprecision GPS, VOR, and LOC approaches where vertical guidance is not required.
If the Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) shows greater than one dot when the NAV
Key is pressed, the selected mode is armed. If the CDI is less than one dot, Navigation
Mode is automatically captured when the NAV Key is pressed. The armed annunciation
appears in white to the left of the active roll mode.

Figure 3-20 Navigation Mode Annunciation

If Navigation Mode is active and either of the following occur, the AFCS reverts toRoll Hold Mode (wings rolled level):
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3.3.4.5 APPROACHES WITHOUT VERTICAL GUIDANCE

Table 3-8 Approach without Vertical Guidance

Example
LNAV
VOR

BC

Lateral Mode
Approach, GPS
VOR Approach
Capture/Track
NAV Key LOC Approach
Capture/Track
BC Approach
Capture/Track

Annunciation
GPS

Description

VOR

Captures and tracks
the selected navigation
source (GPS, VOR, LOC,
BC)

LOC
BC

AFCS

LOC

Control

Flight Instruments

Press the NAV Key to arm/activate GPS (LNAV only) lateral mode. The lateralmode acquires and tracks the selected navigation source, depending on the loaded
approach. Press NAV when the CDI is greater than one dot to arm the selected mode(annunciated in white). Press NAV when the CDI deviation is less than one dot toactivate, capture and track the selected navigation source.

System Overview

NOTE: The selected navigation receiver must have an active GPS course forthe flight director to enter Approach Mode.

3.3.4.5.1 GPS Approach without Vertical Guidance

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Selecting a GPS Approach without vertical guidance:
1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure a GPS approach without vertical guidance(LNAV) is loaded into the active flight plan.
2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure the ‘GPS’ indication is showing in thelower-left corner. If not, press the CDI Key on the navigator.
3) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Select and activate the GPS approach using the
PROC Key.
4) Press the NAV Key.
5) Adjust the aircraft’s pitch axis as required.

Additional Features

A GPS approach without vertical guidance (LNAV) is flown using GPS NAV Mode.

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System Overview

3.3.4.5.2 VOR Approach
A VOR approach is flown using VOR Mode.

AFCS

Flight Instruments

Selecting a VOR Approach:1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired VOR frequency.
2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure the ‘VLOC’ indication is showing in thelower-left corner. If not, press the CDI Key on the navigator.
3) Ensure that VOR1 or VOR2 is the selected navigation source on the HSI
Page. It should say ‘VOR1’ or ‘VOR2’ on the HSI and the needle should begreen.
4) From the HSI Page, press the Knob to display the Menu.
5) Set the inbound approach course. Select Course and use the Knob toadjust the course.
6) Press or the NAV Key on the GMC.
If there is less than half-scale deviation when the NAV Key is pressed, VOR
Mode will activate (green text), intercept, and track the selected radial. If
there is more than half-scale deviation when the NAV Key is pressed, VOR
Mode will arm (white text) first, then activate when closer to the radial.
7) Adjust the aircraft’s pitch axis as required.

3.3.4.5.3 Localizer Approach (No GS)
Additional Features

LOC Mode is used to fly a localizer only approach (no glideslope).
Selecting LOC Mode for a localizer only approach:1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired LOC frequency,
2)

Ensure the ‘LOC1’ indication is showing in the lower-left corner. If not,press the CDI Key on the navigator. The HSI should automatically slew theneedle to the correct course.

3)

Press or the NAV Key on the GMC.

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If the localizer deviation is less than half-scale when the NAV Key ispressed, the autopilot will activate LOC Mode and track the localizer,
otherwise LOC Mode is armed and the pilot is responsible for intercepting
the localizer. In some cases it may be necessary to use HDG Mode with
LOC Mode armed to follow a vector to the localizer.

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Table 3-9 Lateral + Vertical Approaches

Example
LPV,
LNAV/
VNAV,
LNAV+V

Control

APR Key

Annunciation

Lateral:GPS

GPS

Vertical:Glidepath
Lateral:Localizer
Vertical:Glideslope

GP
LOC
GS

Description
Captures and tracks thelateral portion of a GPS
approach
Captures and tracks a
WAAS approach glidepath
Captures and track the
localizer
Captures and tracks theglideslope

NOTE: To cancel Glidepath (GP) Mode without cancelling GPS Mode, NAV
once. Pressing it a second time cancels GPS Mode.

When Glidepath (GP) Mode is armed for a GPS approach with vertical guidance, GPS
Mode is automatically armed.

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Selecting a GPS approach with vertical guidance:
1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure a GPS approach with vertical guidance(LPV, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV+V) is loaded into the active flight plan.
2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure the ‘GPS’ indication is showing in thelower-left corner. If not, press the CDI Key.

Additional Features

3.3.4.7 GPS APPROACH WITH VERTICAL GUIDANCEAFCSAPR Key

LOC, ILS

Modes

Flight Instruments

Press the APR Key to arm/activate both lateral and vertical modes for approach.
When Glidepath (GP) Mode is armed for a GPS approach with vertical guidance, GPS
Mode is automatically armed. Press the APR Key when the CDI is greater than one
dot to arm the selected modes (annunciated in white). Press the APR Key when the
CDI deviation is less than one dot to activate, capture and track the selected navigation
source.

System Overview

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3)

EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Select and activate the GPS approach using the
PROC Key.

4)

Press the APR Key.

3.3.4.8 LOCALIZER WITH GLIDESLOPELOC Mode (lateral) and GS Mode (vertical) are both armed by pressing the APR
Key on the GMC. LOC/ILS approach captures are inhibited if the difference between
aircraft heading and localizer course exceeds 105˚.
NOTE: To cancel Glideslope (GS) Mode without cancelling LOC Mode, press
NAV once. Pressing it a second time cancels LOC Mode.

Selecting LOC Mode with GS Mode:
1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired LOC frequency.
2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure the ‘LOC1’ indication is showing in thelower-left corner. If not, press the CDI Key. The HSI should automaticallyslew the needle to the correct course.
3)

Press the APR Key on the GMC.

This simultaneously selects LOC Mode and GS (Glideslope) Mode. If the localizer
deviation is less than half-scale when the APR Key is pressed, the autopilot will activate
LOC Mode and track the localizer, otherwise LOC Mode is armed and the pilot is
responsible for intercepting the localizer.
If the following occurs, the autopilot reverts to Roll Hold Mode (wings rolled level):• Approach Mode is active and the Navigation source is manuallyswitched• The localizer signal is lostIf the Glideslope signal is lost , GS Mode will revert to Pitch Hold Mode and hold thelast pitch attitude.

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Additional Features

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System Overview

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3.3.4.9 BACKCOURSE APPROACH

Selecting BC Mode:
EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired LOC frequency.

2)

EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Ensure the ‘LOC1’ indication is showing in thelower-left corner. If not, press the CDI Key.

3)
4)

EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Select the front course on the CDI.
Press the NAV Key on the GMC.

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1)

Flight Instruments

Backcourse Mode captures and tracks a localizer signal in the backcourse direction.
Backcourse is indicated by ‘BC’ in the autopilot status box.
If GS and LOC Mode are armed, the autopilot can only capture the localizer front
course, indicated by ‘LOC’ in the autopilot status box. If only LOC Mode is armed (notGS Mode), the autopilot will capture either the front course or the backcourse basedon the angle at which the aircraft intercepts the localizer.

System Overview

NOTE: When making a backcourse approach, set the Selected Course to the
localizer front course.

If the aircraft heading is within 75˚ of the localizer backcourse then BC
Mode will be armed. If the aircraft heading is within 105˚ of the localizer
front course, LOC Mode will be armed.

Level Mode is coupled in pitch and roll modes and is annunciated as both the verticaland lateral modes when active. Pressing the LVL Key engages the autopilot in Level
vertical and lateral modes. Level Mode does not track altitude or heading. When the
LVL Key is pressed all armed and active modes are cancelled and the autopilot andflight director revert to LVL mode for pitch and roll. While in level mode, all othermodes are available by pressing the corresponding button.

Additional Features

3.3.4.10 LEVEL MODE

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3.4.1 TRIM ALERTS
If the commanded operation cannot be achieved due to the limitations configured,
the following messages can be displayed over the pitch ladder. The annunciation isremoved once the condition is resolved.

Flight Instruments

System Overview

AFCS

Figure 3-21 TRIM UP Alert

Figure 3-22 TRIM DOWN Alert

Annunciation

Up-elevator Trim Required

TRIM UP

Down-elevator Trim Required

TRIM DOWN

AFCSAlert Condition

Description
The autopilot does not have therequired elevator authority toreach the desired flight condition.

Index

Additional Features

Table 3-10 Status Alerts

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3.4.2 SPEED ALERTS

Annunciation
MAXSPDMINSPD

Figure 3-24 MINSPD Alert

Description
Autopilot unit will raise the nose to limit theaircraft’s speed.
Autopilot unit will lower the nose to preventthe aircraft’s speed from decreasing.

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Alert Condition
High speed
Protection
Low speedProtection

Flight Instruments

Figure 3-23 MAXSPD Alert

System Overview

If the remote autopilot unit supports speed alerts and the airspeed limitations
configured have been reached, the following messages can be displayed the airspeed
tape. The annunciation is removed once the condition is resolved.

Table 3-11 Speed Alerts
Additional Features
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3.5 ELECTRONIC STABILITY & PROTECTION (ESP)(GFC 500)
WARNING: Do not assume ESP will provide stability protection in all circumstances. There are in-flight situations that can exceed the capabilities of ESP
technology.

Index

Additional Features

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Flight Instruments

WARNING: A GPS navigator that can provide AGL height data is required
for low-airspeed protection.
WARNING: The autopilot (or ESP) will disengage if the roll attitude exceeds
75° or the pitch attitude exceeds 50°.

Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) is a feature that is intended to monitor theaircraft and provide control input feedback when necessary to discourage operating
the aircraft at potentially unsafe attitudes and/or airspeeds. If enabled, this feature
will automatically arm when the aircraft is above 500 feet AGL and the autopilot is
not engaged, and disarm when below 200 feet AGL (if AGL height data is unavailable,
ESP can be armed on the ground, but low-airspeed protection will not be available).
When selected, ESP engages automatically when the aircraft approaches or exceeds
one or more predetermined airspeed or attitude limitations. Stability protection
for each flight axis is provided by the autopilot servos, which apply force to theappropriate control surface(s) to discourage pilot control inputs that would cause theaircraft to exceed the normal or "protected" flight envelope. This is perceived by thepilot as resistance to control movement in the undesired direction when the aircraft
approaches a steep attitude, and/or the airspeed is below the minimum or above themaximum configured airspeed.
As the aircraft deviates further from the normal attitude and/or airspeed, theforce increases proportionally (up to an established maximum) to encourage control
movement in the direction necessary to return to the normal attitude and/or airspeed
range.
When ESP has been engaged for more than 10 seconds (cumulative; not necessarily
consecutive seconds) of a 20-second interval, the autopilot can be configured toengage with the flight director in Level Mode, bringing the aircraft into level flight. An
aural “Engaging Autopilot” alert is played and the flight director mode annunciation
will indicate ‘LVL’ for vertical and lateral modes.

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NOTE: If AGL height data is unavailable automatic engagement of Level mode
is not supported.

1)

From the PFD Page, press the Knob to display the Menu.

2)

Turn the Knob to highlight ESP.

3)

Press the Knob to enable or disable ESP.

Flight Instruments

ESP is enabled or disabled from the PFD Page Menu.
Enabling/Disabling ESP using the G5 Menu:

System Overview

Level mode as activated by ESP is limited by altitude. ESP will not be able to activate
Level mode until the aircraft climbs above 2000 feet AGL. ESP will be locked out of
automatically activating Level mode after the aircraft descends below 1500 feet AGL
as well. Also note that Level mode as activated by ESP is different than manually
selected Level mode. Manually selected Level mode is not limited by altitude at all.

ESP Roll Engagement Indication(ESP NOT Engaged)
AFCS
Additional Features

Select To
Enable/Disable ESPPDF Page
Menu
Figure 3-25 AFCS (ESP Enabled)

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Roll Limit Indicators displayed on the roll scale are configurable between 45º and
60º right and left, indicating where ESP will engage. As roll attitude exceeds theconfigured limit, ESP will engage and the Roll Limit Indicators will move to 15º lessthan the configured ESP bank limit. The Roll Limit Indicator now indicates where ESP
will disengage as roll attitude decreases.
Roll Limit Indicator
ESP Engage (45º)(Configurable)

AFCS

Flight Instruments

System Overview

3.5.1 ROLL ENGAGEMENT

Index

Additional Features

Figure 3-26 ESP Roll Engagement Indication(ESP Enabled but NOT Engaged)
ESP Disengage (30º)
ESP Engage (45º)(Configurable)(15º < Configured Bank Limit)
Aircraft Roll Attitude = 35º

Figure 3-27 Roll Increasing to ESP Engagement

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5º

20º

Minimum
ESP Torque
(30º)

30

º

Configured
Bank Limit(45º)
Maximum
ESP Torque
(60º)

90º

90º

75º

75º

60º

60

º

10º

º

4

0º

45

Configured
Bank Limit(45º)
Maximum
ESP Torque
(60º)

º

30

10º
20º

Flight Instruments

Minimum
ESP Torque(30º)

System Overview

Once engaged, the torque applied by ESP is at its maximum when bank angle is
15º more than the configured bank limit, and tapers to the minimum applied torquewhen the bank angle is 15º less than the configured bank limit. The force increases
as roll attitude increases and decreases as roll attitude decreases. The applied force isintended to encourage pilot input to return the airplane to a more normal roll attitude.
When beyond 15º of the configured bank limit, the maximum torque is held until theaircraft returns inside the protected envelope.

AFCS

Figure 3-28 ESP Roll Operating Range When Engaged(Force Increases as Roll Increases & Decreases as Roll Decreases)

3.5.2 PITCH ENGAGEMENT
Additional Features

ESP pitch engagement is configurable between 10º and 25º nose-up and between
5º and 25º nose-down. Once engaged, the torque applied by ESP is at its maximum
when pitch is 5º more than the configured nose-up and nose-down pitch limits, andtapers to the minimum applied torque when pitch is 5º less than the configured noseup and nose-down pitch limits. When beyond 5º of the configured pitch limit, themaximum torque is held until the aircraft returns inside the protected envelope.
The opposing force increases or decreases depending on the pitch angle and the
direction of pitch travel. This force is intended to encourage movement in the pitch axis
in the direction of the normal pitch attitude range for the aircraft.

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50˚

45˚

45˚

40˚

40˚

35˚
30˚

35˚
30˚

25˚

25˚

20˚

20˚

15˚

15˚

10˚

10˚

5˚

5˚

0˚

0˚

5˚

5˚

10˚

10˚

15˚

15˚

20˚

20˚

25˚

25˚

30˚
35˚

30˚

40˚

35˚
40˚

45˚

45˚

50˚

50˚

Figure 3-29 ESP Pitch Operating Range When Engaged(Force Increases as Pitch Increases & Decreases as Pitch Decreases)

Additional Features
Index

ESP

50˚

ESP

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System Overview

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3.5.3 AIRSPEED PROTECTION (GFC 500 ONLY)
NOTE: If AGL height data is unavailable low-airspeed protection is not supported.

An airspeed below the minimum configured airspeed or above maximum configured
airspeed will result in ESP applying force to raise or lower the nose of the aircraft.
When the high or low airspeed condition is remedied, ESP force is no longer applied.

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Section 4 ADDITIONAL FEATURES
4.1 GPS STEERING (GPSS)
NOTE: This section is only applicable to non-Garmin autopilots.

4.1.1 GAD 29B (OPTIONAL)

NOTE: If multiple navigators are configured, course data is sent by the GAD
29B for navigator #1 only.

Additional Features

The GAD 29B sends analog information about the G5’s heading bug to a third-party
analog autopilot, allowing it to operate in HDG mode and follow the G5 heading bug.
The navigation course selected on the G5 is also sent to the analog autopilot, enablingproper operation of the autopilot’s NAV mode.

AFCS

The GAD 29B (optional) is an adapter that converts digital heading and course
data into analog signals used by analog autopilot systems. The GAD 29B is installed
remotely between the G5 and an existing autopilot. The analog signals from the GAD
29B mimic those of spinning-mass heading gyros that provide data to the autopilot
and allow the gyro to be replaced by the G5 and GAD 29B combination. The GAD 29B
is also used to interface certain Garmin IFR navigators with the G5.

Flight Instruments

When installed with the appropriate interfaces, the G5 can interface to some thirdparty autopilot systems.

Figure 4-1 GAD 29B (Optional)

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GPS Steering (GPSS) provides roll command signals calculated by the GPS navigatorto the autopilot in order to allow the aircraft to anticipate turns, make smoothtransitions when passing waypoints, and fly leg types such as procedure turns andholding patterns.

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System Overview

Additional Features
Some autopilots have built-in support for GPS Steering (GPSS) commands froma GPS navigator. These autopilots receive digital GPSS commands directly from thenavigator. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual and autopilot system documentation for
instructions on how to use the autopilot's GPSS function.
For older autopilots that do not have built-in support for digital GPSS signals, GPSS
functionality may be emulated using the analog heading bug output of the G5 and
GAD 29B, by operating the autopilot in HDG mode and selecting GPSS from the G5
menu.
NOTE: If multiple navigators are configured, GPSS emulation is supported
for navigator #1 only.
NOTE: GPSS commands are not sent to the autopilot when a VLOC sourceis displayed on the HSI.
Wpt 2
AFCS

Turn Anticipation
Curve

Additional Features
Index

Flight Plan Leg 2

Flight Plan Leg 1

Wpt 1

Wpt 3

AircraftPresent
Position
Figure 4-2 GPSS Turn Anticipation

Enabling/Disabling GPSS Mode:
1) Press the Knob to display the Menu.
2) Turn the Knob to select GPSS.
3) Press the Knob to enable/disable GPSS Mode.

When GPSS is selected on the G5, the heading bug will change to a hollow outline,
and a crossed-out heading bug symbol appears on the G5 indicating that the autopilot
is not coupled to the heading bug. The heading bug is still controllable and may still
be used for reference.

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GPSS Enabled

Figure 4-3 GPSS Enabled (PFD Page)

AFCS

GPSS Menu
OptionHollow Heading Bug

Flight Instruments

Hollow Heading Bug
GPSS Enabled

System Overview

When the G5 and GAD 29B are providing analog GPSS emulation, GPSS turncommands from the navigator are converted into a heading error signal to the
autopilot. When the autopilot is operated in HDG mode, the autopilot will fly the turncommands from the GPS navigator. If the GPSS data is invalid (for example, if there is
not active GPS leg) or the selected HSI source on the G5 is not GPS, the annunciated"GPSS" text will turn amber and a zero turn command will be sent to the autopilot.

GPSS Menu
OptionFigure 4-4 GPSS Enabled (HSI Page)

Additional Features
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B

C
Command Bars 45

Heading 13
Heading Select Mode 56, 57
Heading Strip 20
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) 27

I
Integrated Autopilot
Disengaging 42
Engaging 41

M
Manual Electric Trim 39
MENU Key 4
Menus 9, 10, 11
Messages
Miscellaneous 10, 11, 38, 64

Additional Features

N

D

Navigation Mode 58–59
NRST Key 4

Display
Overview 3

P

EElectronic Stability & Protection 39

F

Pitch Hold Mode 47
Power-up 5

RRoll Hold Mode 56

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Flight Director 39
Flight Level Change Mode 51

S

G
GFC 500 36
Glidepath Mode (GP) 52
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Barometric setting, Altimeter 13,
16–17, 18–19
Bearing Pointers 25

GMC 507 37
GSA 28 37

Flight Instruments

AFCS Operation 39
Airspeed Indicator 14
Altimeter 17–19
Altitude Alerting 19
Altitude Hold Mode (ALT) 49
Approach Mode 59
Attitude and Heading Reference System(AHRS) 6, 7
Attitude Indicator 15
Autopilot 39
Autopilot Disconnect 41

System Overview

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System Overview

Index
Selected Altitude 47, 48, 50
Selected Altitude Capture Mode 47, 48,
50, 54
Selected Heading 27, 56, 57
SystemAnnunciations 5
Functionality 9
Initialization 5Power-up 5

TTakeoff Mode 54
Transponder
Status Box 13
True Airspeed (TAS) 13

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V
Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) 29
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) 22, 28
Vertical Speed Mode 50

Y

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Yaw Damper 39

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