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G500
Cockpit
Reference Guide
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© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual refl ects the operation of System Software version 3.00, or later. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to later software versions. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel: 913/397.8200 Fax: 913/397.8282 Garmin AT, Inc., 2345 Turner Road SE, Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. Tel: 503/391.3411 Fax 503/364.2138 Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
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LIMITED WARRANTY This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES Warnings, Cautions, & Notes WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The GDU 620 Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during fl ight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certifi ed for use in applica
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situational awareness. WARNING: Traffi c information shown on the GDU 620 Multi-Function Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffi c. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic fi eld, operating the G500 within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications. North of 70° North latitude and south of 70° South latitude. An area north of 65° North latitude and between longitude 75° West and 120° West. An area south of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° East and 165° East. WARNING: Do not use Terrain-SVT information for primary terrain
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the GDU 620 bezel displays, are subject to change and may not refl ect the most current G500 system. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is
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Record of Revisions Page Part Number Revision Date Description Range 190-01102-03 A 5/28/09 All Production Release 190-1102-03 B 6/18/09 Cover Updated logo to meet guidelines and added Garmin to SVT™. vi G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01102-03 Rev B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Warnings, Cautions, & Notes ............................................................................ ii Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1 Primary Flight Display (PFD) ............................................................................. 2 Airspeed Tape ..........................................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Customizing the Weather Map ................................................................................................... 34 Displaying Surface Data and Winds Aloft .................................................................................... 36 Weather Radar (Optional) .............................................................................. 37 Weather Radar Map Page .............................................................................................
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Introduction This reference guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 as integrated in the G500 system. The G500 Avionics Display System is an advanced technology avionics suite designed to replace the traditional fl ight instrument cluster. The system combines primary fl ight instrumentation, navigational information, and a moving map all displayed on dual 6.5 inch color screens. The G500 system is composed of sub-units or Line Replaceable
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Primary Flight Display (PFD) 1 18 17 2 3 16 4 5 15 6 14 7 8 13 9 10 11 12 Primary Flight Display (PFD) 2 G500 Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01102-03 Rev B PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) NAV Status Bar: Displays which GPS is selected as the Active Source, Active Waypoint 1 (WPT), Distance to Waypoint (DIS), Desired Track (DTK) and Current Track (TRK). Airspeed Tape: Displays Groundspeed (GS), Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed, 2 and True Airspeed (TAS). 3 Wind Vector: Displays direction and speed of wind. 4 Heading Select Key: Press HDG and turn PFD knob to set heading bug. Course Select Key: Press CRS and turn PFD knob to s
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Airspeed Tape The upper left portion of the PFD display provides Groundspeed, Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed, and True Airspeed information. Current Airspeed is normally shown in white on the black pointer. The Trend Indicator (magenta line) indicates what the airspeed will be in six seconds, if the current rate of acceleration is maintained. If the current acceleration will cause the airspeed to exceed VNE in six seconds, the airspeed is displayed in yellow.
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Altitude Tape The upper right portion of the PFD displays the Altitude Bug setting, Current Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Minimums Bug, and the current BARO Setting. The Altitude Trend indicates what the altitude will be in six seconds if the current vertical speed is maintained. Altitude Bug Setting Altitude Bug Altitude Trend Current Altitude Altitude Minimums Bug BARO Setting Altitude Tape Barometric Pressure The Barometric Pressure
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Barometric Minimums Bug For altitude awareness, a barometric Altitude Minimums Bug commonly referred to as the Minimums Bug, can be set. When active and within 2500 feet of the selected minimums altitude, the minimums bug setting is displayed to the bottom left of the altimeter. When set, a bug appears parked at the bottom of the altitude tape and moves up the tape as the set altitude comes into view. • When the aircraft altitude descends to within 2500 feet of
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) To set the altitude for the Minimums Bug: 1) While viewing the Active Flight Plan page of the FPL Group, press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to the ALTITUDE portion of the MINIMUMS section. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to confi rm selection. 4) When fi nished, press the small MFD knob to exit the MINIMUMS box. NOTE: If you highlight the Altitude Field in th
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Wind Vectors The PFD will display a Wind Vector Field to the left of the HSI when confi gured by the user. There are four different styles of wind vector displays available. Refer to the System Setup page in the AUX Group section of this guide for instructions on selecting wind vector style. Wind Vectors can only be calculated when the aircraft is in the air. Wind Vector Field Wind Vector Display Vertical Speed (V/S) The Vertical Speed Tape and Vertical Speed Bu
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) The Vertical Deviation Indicator is displayed for GPS and ILS approaches with vertical guidance. The GPS approach glidepath is shown in magenta (G and indicator), while the ILS approach glideslope is shown in green (G and indicator.) Vertical Deviation Source Vertical Deviation Indicator GPS Approach ILS Approach Outside Air Temperature (OAT) The Outside Air Temperature, as sensed from the temperature probe
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) Attitude Indicator The standby mechanical Attitude Indicator in your aircraft is either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer confi guration. The GDU 620 Attitude Indicator has been confi gured in either a Ground Pointer or a Roll Pointer confi guration to match the confi guration of your aircraft’s standby Attitude Indicator. In an aircraft with an Attitude Indicator that has a Ground Pointer, the pointer above the roll scale shifts with the roll or bank angle of the a
