Garmin G1000 Diamond DA42NG User Manual

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EIS
AUDIO PANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANAGEMENT
HAZARD
AVOIDANCE
AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDICESINDEX
7.1 AFCS CONTROLS
ThefollowingdedicatedAFCSkeysarelocatedonthebezeloftheMFD:
1
AP Key
Engages/disengages the autopilot
2
FD Key
Activates/deactivatestheightdirectoronly
Pressingonceturnsontheightdirectorinthedefaultpitchandrollmodes.Pressing
againdeactivatestheightdirectorandremovestheCommandBars.Iftheautopilot
is engaged, the key is disabled.
3
NAV Key
Selects/deselectsNavigationMode
4
ALT Key
Selects/deselectsAltitudeHoldMode
5
VS Key
Selects/deselectsVerticalSpeedMode
6
FLC Key
Selects/deselectsFlightLevelChangeMode
7
YD Key
Engages/disengages the yaw damper
8
HDG Key
Selects/deselectsHeadingSelectMode
9
APR Key
Selects/deselectsApproachMode
10
VNV Key
Selects/deselectsVerticalPathTrackingModeforVerticalNavigationightcontrol
11
NOSE UP/NOSE
DN Keys
ControlthemodereferenceinPitchHold,Vertical Speed,andFlightLevelChange
modes
Figure 7-1 Dedicated MFD AFCS Controls
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Garmin G1000 Diamond DA42NG Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels
Manufacturer	Garmin
Aircraft	Diamond DA42NG
Primary Flight Display (PFD)	Yes
Multi-Function Display (MFD)	Yes
Audio Panel	Yes, integrated
Operating System	Proprietary
Weather Radar	Optional
Power Supply	28 VDC
Screen Size	10.4 inches
Number of Displays	2
AHRS	Yes
Air Data Computer (ADC)	Yes
GPS	Yes
Transponder	Yes
Input Method	knobs
Navigation	VOR, ILS, GPS
Traffic Avoidance	TAS/TCAS
Terrain Awareness	Yes, TAWS