Garmin G2000 Pilots Guide - Page 463

SYSTEM OVERVIEW FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL Automatic Flight Control System Flight Level Change Mode (FLC) NOTE: The Selected Altitude should be set before engaging Flight Level Change Mode. Flight Level Change Mode is selected by pressing the FLC Key. This mode acquires and maintains the Airspeed Reference while climbing or descending to the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter). When Flight Level Change Mode is active, the flight director continuously monitors Selected Altitude, airspeed, and altitude. The Airspeed Reference is set to the current airspeed upon mode activation. Flight Level Change Mode is indicated by an 'FLC' annunciation beside the Airspeed Reference in the AFCS Status Box. The Airspeed Reference is also displayed directly above the Airspeed Indicator, along with a bug corresponding to the Airspeed Reference along the tape. 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. The flight director maintains the current altitude until either engine power or the Airspeed Reference are adjusted and does not allow the aircraft to climb or descend away from the Selected Altitude. Changing the Airspeed Reference The Airspeed Reference (shown in both the AFCS Status Box and above the Airspeed Indicator) may be adjusted by: • Using the UP/DN Wheel • Pressing the CWS Button, hand-flying the aircraft to a new airspeed, then releasing the CWS Button to establish the new Airspeed Reference NOTE: If the Selected Altitude is reached during CWS maneuvering, the Airspeed Reference is not changed. To adjust the Airspeed Reference in this case, the CWS Button must be pressed again after the Selected Altitude is reached. Selected Altitude Capture Flight Level Change Airspeed Mode Armed Mode Active Reference & CNS FLIGHT MANAGEMENT AVOIDANCE HAZARD AFCS ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES Airspeed Reference Airspeed Reference Bug Command Bars Indicate Climb to Attain Selected Altitude Figure 7-9 Flight Level Change Mode 190-01263-01 Rev. A Garmin G2000 Pilot's Guide for the Cessna T240 449 INDEX