Garmin G3X Pilots Guide - Page 128
Transponder Mode Selection, Selecting a transponder mode
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Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning CNS Interface CODE Returns to top-level softkeys VFR The pre-programmed VFR code is automatically displayed in the code field of the Transponder Data Box. Pressing the VFR softkey again restores the previous identification code. BACK or DONE Returns to top-level softkeys MODE Softkey selected STBY ON ALT SET ID BACK Selects the standby mode. When in standby mode, the remote transponder will not reply to any interrogations. Press and hold to put the transponder in Ground (GND) Mode. Ground Mode is normally selected automatically when the aircraft is on the ground. Generates Mode A and Mode S replies, but Mode C altitude reporting is inhibited. Selects ALT Mode. All transponder replies requesting altitude information are provided with pressure altitude information. Allows the pilot to set the Flight ID. (The Flight ID must be configured to 'Set By Pilot' for the SET ID softkey to be displayed). Returns to previous level softkeys TRANSPONDER MODE SELECTION The transponder mode will automatically switch between GND Mode and ALT Mode. The mode can also be manually set using the softkeys. Selecting a transponder mode: 1) From the full-screen PFD and/or the split-screen PFD Page, press the XPDR Softkey. 2) Press the MODE Softkey. 3) Press the desired mode softkey (STBY / GND, ON, or ALT). Pressing and holding the STBY Softkey activates Ground (GND) Mode and the STBY Softkey becomes the GND Softkey. Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 110 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F