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G600
Pilot’s
Guide
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© 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 6.00, 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, KS 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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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Forward System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index AVIATION LIMITED WARRANTY All Garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from the date of purchase for new Remote-Mount and Panel-Mount products; one year from the date of purchase for new portable products and any purchased newly-overhauled products; six months
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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 flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Ter
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Forward System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index WARNING: Traffic information shown on the GDU 620 Multi Function Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic. WARNING: Datalink weather data should not be used for hazardous weather pene
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WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic field, operating the G600 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 north of 70° North latitude and between longitude 70° West and 128° West. An area north of 70° North latitude and between longitude 85° East and 114° West. An area so
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Forward System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 feet away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition. NOTE: All visual depictions contained
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Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Description 190-00601-02 A 6/10/08 Production release B 7/8/08 Update information C 4/15/09 Revision reflects functionality added with SW version 3.0. Added SVT™, TAWS-B, Terrain Proximity, Wind Vectors, Minimums Bug, GAD 43, and Weather Radar. D 11/19/10 Updates for SW Versions 4.00 and 5.00 E 08/05/11 Updates for SW Version 6.00 AOPA MEMBERSHIP PUBLICATIONS, INC. AND ITS RELATED ORGANIZATIONS (HEREINAFTER COLLECTIVELY “AOPA”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAI
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Forward System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index Contents 1 System Overview .................................................................................1-1 1.1 System Description ................................................................................1-1 1.1.1 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) .................................................1-2 1.1.2 GDU 620 ........
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2.4.1 Setting the Altitude Bug and Alerter .....................................2-12 2.4.2 Altitude Alerting ..................................................................2-13 2.4.3 Changing Barometric Setting ...............................................2-14 2.4.4 Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting .............2-14 2.5 Vertical Speed (V/S) Indicator ..............................................................2-17 2.6 Horizontal Situational Indicator .....................
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Forward System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 3.4.1 System Settings ...................................................................3-50 3.4.1.1 Display Brightness ...............................................................3-51 3.4.1.2 Airspeed Reference Marks ...................................................3-52 3.4.1.3 PFD Options - Wind Vector .................
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3.5.3.2 Selecting a New Chart by Airport .........................................3-89 3.5.3.3 Selecting a New Chart by FPL, NRST, or RECENT ...................3-90 3.5.3.4 Change Day/Night View .......................................................3-90 4 Hazard Avoidance ................................................................................4-1 4.1 Terrain Configurations ...........................................................................4-1 4.2 Terrain Scale ..................
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Forward System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 4.6.4 Synthetic Vision Alerts and Annunciations .............................4-30 4.7 TAS Traffic (Optional) ...........................................................................4-32 4.7.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic (TAS Systems) .....................4-32 4.7.1.1 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Modes ......
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4.10.1.1 Principles of Pulsed Airborne Weather Radar ........................4-80 4.10.1.2 Antenna Beam Illumination .................................................4-81 4.10.1.3 Radar Signal Attenuation .....................................................4-82 4.10.2 Radar Signal Reflectivity ......................................................4-83 4.10.2.1 Precipitation ........................................................................4-83 4.10.2.2 Ground Returns .....................
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Forward System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 4.11.8 GFDS Infrared Satellite (IR SAT) Data Viewing Range ..........4-115 4.11.9 Data Link Lightning (DL LTNG) Data Viewing Range............4-117 4.11.10 SIGMETs and AIRMETs (SIG/AIR) ........................................4-119 4.11.11 METARs ............................................................................4-122
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5.6.4 Autopilot Navigation ...........................................................5-33 5.6.4.1 Autopilot Operation with GPSS Enabled Autopilots ...............5-33 5.6.4.2 Autopilot Operation with the GDU 620 Emulating GPSS .......5-34 5.6.5 Flight Director Display ..........................................................5-35 5.7 Synthetic Vision Technology (Optional) (SVT™) ....................................5-36 5.7.1 SVT™ Operation .......................................................
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 1 SyStem Overview 1.1 System Description This section provides an overview of the G600 Avionics Display System. The G600 system is an integrated display system that presents primary flight instrumentation, navigation, and a moving map to the pilot through large- format displays. In normal operating mode, the Primary Flight
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• GNS 480, CNX80, GNS 400W series, or GNS 500W series, or a compatible GPS Navigator • Temperature Probe (such as the GTP 59) • GMU 44 Magnetometer • GDL 69/69A Satellite Data Link Receiver (optional) • GSR 56 Satellite Data Link Receiver (optional) • SL30 NavCom (optional) • Autopilot/Flight Director (optional) • ADF (optional) • Garmin GTS or GTX traffic awareness systems, or selected 3rd party devices (optional) • Audio Panel (optional) • GAD 43 Adapter (optional) • Garmin GWX systems or se
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Sec 4 Sec 5 Sec 6 Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Hazard Additional Annun. Sec 7 Sec 8 Appendix B Foreword System PFD MFD Avoidance Features & Alerts Symbols Glossary Appendix A Index 1.1.2 GDU 620 The GDU 620 has dual VGA (640 x 480 pixels) 6.5 inch LCD displays. The left side of the GDU is a PFD and the right side is the MFD. In some models or installations, the PFD and MFD and their controls are switched to the other side. The MFD shows a moving map, flight plan, weather, and other supplemental data.
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1.1.3 GDC 74A/74B The GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer (ADC) compiles information from the pitot/static system and an Outside Air Temperature (OAT) sensor. The GDC 74A/74B provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and OAT information to the G600 system. The GDC 74A/74B communicates with the GDU 620 and GRS 77 using an ARINC 429 digital interface. Figure 1-4 GDC 74A/74B Air Data Computer 1.1.4 GRS 77 The GRS 77 is an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) unit that provides
