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Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Columbia 350/400
SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
6-14
Departure
Climb to the selected altitude and fly an
assigned heading:
1) Upon takeoff, set the Selected Altitude to 7000
feet using the ALT Knob.
To have the autopilot capture this altitude, use
Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, or Flight Level Change
Mode. In this example, Vertical Speed Mode is
used.
2) Upon reaching the desired vertical speed of 1000
fpm, enable the flight director in Vertical Speed
Mode.
a) Press the VS Key. Altitude Hold Mode is armed
automatically.
b) Press the
AP
Key to engage the autopilot in
Roll Hold and Vertical Speed modes.
Figure 6-20 Departure
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ALT Mode
Selected Altitude of 7,000 MSL
5.
3) Activate Heading Select Mode while the autopilot
is engaged in the climb.
a) Use the
HDG
Knob to set the Selected Heading
to 070°.
b) Press the
HDG Key. The autopilot follows the
Heading Bug on the HSI and turns the aircraft
to the desired heading.
4) As the aircraft climbs to the Selected Altitude,
the flight director changes from Vertical Speed to
Altitude Hold Mode. This active mode change is
indicated by the green ‘ALT’ annunciation flashing
for ten seconds.
5) Upon reaching the Selected Altitude, the autopilot
completes the capture process and levels the
aircraft. From this point, the flight director
continues to operate in Altitude Hold Mode.