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G3X
Multi Function Display
Quick Reference Guide
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Overview GPS NaviGatiON FliGht PlaNNiNG hazard avOidaNce additiONal FeatureS aPPeNdiceS iNdex
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warnings, cautions & Notes WARNING: The indicators represented on the Panel are based on GPS-derived data and may differ from the instruments in the aircraft. WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon ™ the use of the terrain function. The G3X MFD 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 flight. The Terrain P
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warnings, cautions & Notes ® WARNING: XM Weather should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration. WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for short-range weather avoidance. WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the
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warnings, cautions & Notes WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the G3X MFD Pilot’s Guide documentation and the Pilot’s Operating Handbook of the aircraft. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the G3X MFD to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always res
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warnings, cautions & Notes NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim or blank. NOTE: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is provided by the FAA and may not be updated outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency through alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR data. NOTE: The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with which to find operating instructions on the major features of the G3X MFD more ea
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warnings, cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A
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table of contents Section 1 Overview ........................................................................................ 1 1.1 unit Overview ............................................................................................................1 1.2 Softkeys .....................................................................................................................3 MAP Page Softkeys ...........................................................................................
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table of contents Airspace Messages ............................................................................................................. 38 Aural Alerts ........................................................................................................................ 39 Data Bar Field Options ....................................................................................................... 39 Info Page Data Field Options .......................................................
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview SectiON 1 Overview 1.1 uNit Overview The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with which to find operating instructions on the major features of the G3X MFD more easily. This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Refer to the G3X MFD Pilot’s Guide and the G3X Installation Manual (available at www.garmin.com) for complete operating and
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Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 G3X MFD Controls 1 RNG Key Press to increase or decrease the viewing range of the map 2 FMS Press the FMS Joystick to toggle input focus between user Joystick interaction with the current page and the page navigation bar Turn the FMS Joystick clockwise to access a dropdown menu within the highlighted field Turn the FMS Joystick to change the selected value within the highlighted field Move the FMS Joystick to highlight fields or move the map pointer when interacti
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview 5 MENU Key Press once to view the Page Menu Press twice to view the Main Menu Press a third time to clear the Main Menu 6 FPL Key Press to display the Flight Plan Page 7 Direct-To Press to activate the Direct-To function, enter a destination Key waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected destination 8 NRST Key Press to display the Nearest Page for viewing the nearest airports, int
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Overview MAP Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. VFR MAP IFR MAP TOPO SAT VIEW BACK VFR MAP IFR MAP LOW AWY HIGH AWY BACK VFR MAP Softkey selected IFR MAP Displays IFR map information and softkeys TOPO Displays/removes topographical terrain shading SAT VIEW Displays/removes satellite imagery (above 20nm scale) BACK Returns to top-level softkeys IFR MAP Softkey selected VFR MAP Displays VFR map information and softkeys LOW AWY Low Altitude (Victor) Airways displayed HI
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview weather Pa Ge SOFtkey S (OPtiONal) PAN MAP ANIMATE INFO LEGEND PAN MAP Activates the map pointer for panning the map ANIMATE Animates NEXRAD weather INFO Displays XM Information LEGEND Displays weather legends ® xM audiO Pa Ge SOFtkey S (OPtiONal) CATEGORY VOLUME INFO CHANNEL FAVORITE INFO Displays XM Information CATEGORY Highlights the Category field CHANNEL Highlights the Channels field F
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Overview VOL - Decreases XM audio volume VOL + Increases XM audio volume MUTE Toggles XM audio on/off BACK Returns to top-level softkeys iNFO PaGe SOFtkey MESSAGES MESSAGES Displays system status messages 1.3 MeNuS Navigating the Page Menu: 1) Press the MENU Key once to display the Page Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to scroll through a list of available options (a scroll bar always appears to the right of the window/box when the option list is longer than the window/box). 3) Press
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview 1.4 data eNtry Using the FMS Joystick to enter data: 1) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field. 3) Begin entering data. a) To quickly enter a waypoint identifier, turn the FMS Joystick counter- clockwise to display a list of recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS) or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). b) M
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Overview 1.5 PaGeS Selected Page Input Focus on Navigation Bar Active Page Title (Page Cursor Off) Input Focus on Current Page (Page Cursor On) Selecting a Main Page using the FMS Joystick: 1) If necessary press the FMS Joystick to begin interaction with the Navigation Bar. 2) Turn the FMS Joystick until the desired page is selected (MAP, WPT, WX (optional), TER, XM (optional), INFO). Selecting the FPL or NRST Pages: 1) Press the FPL or NRST Key. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to begin interaction
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview Changing the information shown in the data bar fields: 1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) With ‘Data Bar Fields’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired ‘Field’. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to access the list of options, then turn or move the FMS
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Overview Changing date & time settings: 1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘System Setup...’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Date & Time’ and press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field, and select the desired option by turning the FMS Joystick. 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to remove the menu. Entering airport criter
