Garmin g1000 beechcraftbaron58 g58 pilots guide Manuale Utente
190-00629-00 Rev. B
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for Beechcraft 58/G58
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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
ALTIMETER
The Altimeter displays barometric altitude values in
feet on a rolling number gauge using a moving tape. The
Altimeter offers the following information:
Altimeter offers the following information:
• Altitude values
• Altitude Select Bug
• Altitude Trend Vector
• Selected Altitude Box
• Barometric Setting Box
• Altitude Alerting Function
• Altitude Select Bug
• Altitude Trend Vector
• Selected Altitude Box
• Barometric Setting Box
• Altitude Alerting Function
The Altimeter can also be configured for Metric
Display.
Selected Altitude
Box
Altitude Trend
Vector
Current Altitude
Barometric Setting
Box
Altitude Select Bug
Figure 2-15 Altimeter
Altitude Values
The numeric labels and major tick marks are shown
at intervals of 100 feet. Minor tick marks are at intervals
of 20 feet. The current altitude is displayed in the black
pointer.
of 20 feet. The current altitude is displayed in the black
pointer.
Altitude Select Bug
The Altitude Select Bug is displayed at the Selected
Altitude or the edge of the tape (whichever is closer to
the current altitude). This altitude also appears in the
Selected Altitude Box above the Altimeter.
the current altitude). This altitude also appears in the
Selected Altitude Box above the Altimeter.
To set the Altitude Select Bug:
Turn the ALT knobs to set the Altitude Select
Bug. The
small ALT knob sets the hundreds and
the large ALT knob sets the thousands.
Altitude Trend Vector
This vertical, magenta line extends up or down the
altitude scale located left of the numeric labels. The end
of the trend vector displays approximately what altitude
will be reached in six seconds if the current rate of vertical
speed is maintained. The trend vector is absent if altitude
remains constant, or if any data needed to calculate it is
not available due to a system failure.
of the trend vector displays approximately what altitude
will be reached in six seconds if the current rate of vertical
speed is maintained. The trend vector is absent if altitude
remains constant, or if any data needed to calculate it is
not available due to a system failure.
Selected Altitude Box
The Selected Altitude Box is located above the Altimeter
and displays, in feet, the altitude selected by turning the
ALT knobs. The metric value, when selected, is displayed
on top of the Selected Altitude Box.
ALT knobs. The metric value, when selected, is displayed
on top of the Selected Altitude Box.
Barometric Setting Box
The Barometric Setting Box displays the barometric
pressure in inches of mercury (in Hg) or hectopascals
(hPa).
(hPa).
To select barometric pressure:
Turn the large BARO (outer) knob to select
the desired setting.
the desired setting.