Garmin G500 Pilots Guide - Page 238

Foreword System Sec 1 PFD Sec 2 5.6 Autopilot Operation The G500 is able to interface to certain autopilot systems to provide heading, course, and navigation information in much the same was as a typical HSI. Please refer to your particular autopilot manual for specific information and operation instructions. 5.6.1 Heading You are able to control your selected autopilot heading with the GDU 620 by using the heading bug. 1) Press the HDG key on the PFD and turn the PFD knob to set the desired heading. When the PFD knob is turned, the Selected Heading box will appear and remain for three seconds after the knob stops moving. 2) Engage your autopilot in Heading Hold mode. 3) Continue to control your selected autopilot heading by adjusting the heading bug. MFD Sec 3 Features Avoidance Hazard Sec 4 Additional Sec 5 Selected Heading Box & Alerts Annun. Sec 6 Symbols Sec 7 Appendix A Glossary Sec 8 Figure 5-21 Adjusting the Heading Bug 5.6.2 Altitude Capture (Optional Interface) The altitude selector function is a separately purchased option which works with the autopilot. At the set altitude, the autopilot will go from a Vertical Speed Mode (a climb or descent) to an Altitude Capture mode where it will hold the selected altitude. 1) Select the desired altitude on the GDU 620 by pressing the ALT key and rotating the PFD knob so the Altitude bug is at the desired altitude. 2) Engage the autopilot in altitude capture mode and select the desired vertical speed (if able) on the autopilot controller. 3) The autopilot will command a climb or descent at the selected vertical speed (on the autopilot controller) and capture the selected altitude. Index Appendix B 5-26 Garmin G500 Pilot's Guide 190-01102-02 Rev. B