Garmin G3X Pilots Guide - Page 287
CDI SRC, VOR CRS, XPDR/CRS, HDG/ROLL, AP NAV, Tracking Direct-to a VOR
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System Overview Flight Instruments EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Integrated Autopilot Tracking Direct-to a VOR: 1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired VOR frequency. If a GTN or GNS series unit is not configured skip to Step 3. 2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR (GTN or GNS series units only): Ensure the 'VLOC' indication is showing in the lower-left corner. If not, press the CDI Key. 3) G3X: Ensure that VOR1 or VOR2 is the selected navigation source (use the CDI SRC Softkey on the PFD or PFD Page to cycle through external navigation sources if necessary). It should say 'VOR1' or 'VOR2' on the HSI and the needle should be green. 4) G3X: From the PFD or PFD Page, press the VOR CRS Softkey (or press XPDR/CRS > VOR CRS if a transponder is configured) and turn the FMS Joystick until the CDI is centered with a 'TO' indication. Or: From the PFD or PFD Page press the VOR CRS Softkey (or press XPDR/CRS > VOR CRS if a transponder is configured), then press and hold the FMS Joystick to automatically center the CDI. 5) G3X: From the PFD or PFD Page, press the HDG/ROLL Softkey to access the autopilot lateral modes and then press the AP NAV Softkey to activate VOR Mode. A green 'VOR' indication is displayed in the autopilot status bar and the autopilot tracks the selected course to the VOR. Intercepting and tracking a VOR radial: 1) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR: Tune and activate the desired VOR frequency. If a GTN or GNS series unit is not configured skip to Step 3. 2) EXTERNAL NAVIGATOR (GTN or GNS series units only): Ensure the 'VLOC' indication is showing in the lower-left corner of the. If not, press the CDI Key. 3) G3X: Ensure that VOR1 or VOR2 is the selected navigation source (use the CDI SRC Softkey on the PFD or PFD Page to cycle through external navigation sources if necessary). It should say 'VOR1' or 'VOR2' on the HSI and the needle should be green. 4) G3X: From the PFD or PFD Page, press the VOR CRS Softkey (or press XPDR/CRS > VOR CRS if a transponder is configured) and turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired radial. Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 190-01115-00 Rev. F Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 269