Garmin GFC 600 Pilot’s Guide
190-01488-00 Rev. C i
Table of Contents
Section 1 System Overview .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Basic Functions .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 AFCS Equipment ................................................................................................................ 2
GMC 605 Mode Controller ................................................................................................... 2
GSA 87 Servo ....................................................................................................................... 4
GI 285 Annunciator Panel ..................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Interfacing Equipment ..................................................................................................... 5
G500/G600 Integrated Glass Panel System .......................................................................... 5
G500/G600 TXi Integrated Glass Panel System ..................................................................... 6
Aspen EFD1000 ................................................................................................................... 7
GPS Navigators .................................................................................................................... 7
VHF Nav Radios .................................................................................................................. 8
Horizontal Situation Indicators (HSI) ...................................................................................... 8
Directional Gyros (DG) .......................................................................................................... 8
Audio Panel ......................................................................................................................... 8
GTX 335/345(R) with GPS Option ......................................................................................... 9
1.4 AFCS Controls ................................................................................................................... 10
GMC 605 ........................................................................................................................... 10
External Controls ................................................................................................................ 12
1.5 System Indications .......................................................................................................... 13
GMC 605 ........................................................................................................................... 13
GI 285 Indications .............................................................................................................. 14
Garmin PFD AFCS Indications ............................................................................................. 15
Section 2 Automatic Flight Control System .............................................................. 17
2.1 AFCS Operation ................................................................................................................ 17
AFCS Pre-Flight .................................................................................................................. 17
Engaging the Autopilot ....................................................................................................... 18
Flight Director Modes ......................................................................................................... 18
Disengaging the Autopilot .................................................................................................. 19
2.2 Basic Autopilot Features ................................................................................................ 19
Flight Director .................................................................................................................... 19
Control Wheel Steering ....................................................................................................... 20
Yaw Damper ...................................................................................................................... 21
Manual Trim ....................................................................................................................... 22
Manual Electric Trim ........................................................................................................... 24
Autotrim ............................................................................................................................ 24
Overspeed Protection ......................................................................................................... 24
Underspeed Protection ....................................................................................................... 26
2.3 Vertical Modes .................................................................................................................. 29
Vertical Mode Controls and Annunciations .......................................................................... 29
Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)......................................................................................................... 31
Level Mode (LVL) ................................................................................................................ 32