Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. J6System OverviewSystemOverviewFlightInstrumentsEISCNSInterfaceGPSNavigationFlightPlanningHazardAvoidanceAdditionalFeaturesIntegratedAutopilotAnnun/AlertsAppendixIndexSPLIT-SCREEN VS. FULL-SCREEN CONFIGURATIONSVarious combinations of split and full-screen configurations are available in systemswith 2 or more GDUs. For example, a system with 2 GDUs (MFD and PFD1) can beconfigured to have a split-screen layout on PFD1, and a system with 3 GDUs (PFD1,MFD, PFD2) can be configured to have full-screen MFD pages displayed on PFD2 ifdesired.EXTERNAL NAVIGATORS (OPTIONAL)The G3X can also communicate with the following optional external navigators:• SL30 Nav/Comm Transceiver• GTN or GNS Series UnitsUSING THE G3X WITH AN EXTERNAL GPS NAVIGATORWARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFRnavigation database residing within the G3X as a means of navigating anyinstrument approach. The G3X VFR navigation database is limited to pres-ent only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.These waypoints and associated course line are made available for monitoringpurposes only.In a configuration which includes one or more external GPS navigators (i.e., GTN orGNS Series), the G3X displays the selected external GPS Navigator’s flight plan andguidance information. When using an external GPS navigator with the G3X, press theINTERNAL Softkey on the Active Flight Plan Page or Direct-To Page to make changesto the active flight plan from the G3X. Press the EXTERNAL Softkey to return to theexternal GPS navigator’s flight plan. When an external navigator is configured theinternal GPS can still be used for VFR navigation.NOTE: The G3X internal GPS flight plan is only for VFR use.
