Garmin G1000 Pilot's Training Guide (Instructor's Reference -04) - Page 30

GROUND LESSONS 9. An aircraft has just departed from an airport and is performing a runway heading climbout. Following the departure procedure, the plane climbs to 4000 feet, then turns to a heading of 270 degrees. The final cruising altitude is 9000 feet. How would the pilot configure the Autopilot to follow all of the departure procedure up to the final cruising altitude? Upon takeoff, set the Selected Altitude to 9,000 feet using the ALT knob on the PFD. After attaining the desired vertical speed, pitch, or airspeed, press the VS, FD, or FLC button. When the appropriate mode is activated, press the AP key to engage the autopilot. The Pitch mode selected will be coupled with the default ROL mode. Next, set the Selected Heading to 270 degrees using the HDG knob on the PFD. Upon reaching 4,000 feet, press the HDG key. As the aircraft reaches 9,000 feet, the Flight Director transitions from the selected Pitch mode to Altitude Hold mode. From this point, the Autopilot flies at 9,000 feet and holds a heading of 270 degrees. 10. Using the scenario above, configure the Autopilot to intercept an airway. Currently, the Autopilot is set to HDG mode and ALT hold mode. Tune the VOR frequency, then set the HSI mode to the correct NAV receiver by pressing the CDI softkey. Select the desired course using the CRS knob on the PFD. Finally, press the NAV key to arm the Navigation mode. The Autopilot will intercept the course and activate the Navigation mode. 24 Garmin G1000 Pilot's Training Guide - Instructor's Reference 190-00368-04 Rev. A