Garmin G3X Pilot’s Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. K316AFCSSystemOverviewFlightInstrumentsEISCNSInterfaceGPSNavigationFlightPlanningHazardAvoidanceAdditionalFeaturesAFCSAnnun/AlertsAppendixIndexVerticalMode Description Control AnnunciationReferenceChangeIncrementVerticalNavigationCaptures and tracks descent legsof an active vertical profileVNV Key(GMC305) orAPVNAVSoftkeyVNAVVNV TargetAltitudeCaptureCaptures the Vertical Navigation(VNV) Target Altitude ** ALTVGlidepath Captures and tracks the SBASglidepath on approachAPR Key(GMC305)orAPAPPRSoftkeyGPGlideslope Captures and tracks the ILSglideslope on approach GSTakeoffCommands a constant pitchangle and wings level on groundin preparation for takeoff GAButtonTOGo Around Commands a constant pitchangle and wings level in the air GA* ALTS armed automatically when PIT, VS, IAS, or GA active, and under VNAV when Selected Altitudeis to be captured instead of VNV Target Altitude** ALTV armed automatically under VNAV when VNV Target Altitude is to be captured instead ofSelected AltitudeFlight Director Vertical ModesPITCH HOLD MODE (PIT)When the flight director is activated (the FD Key is pressed) or when the Autopilot isactivated, Pitch Hold Mode is selected by default. Pitch Hold Mode is indicated as theactive vertical mode by the green ‘PIT’ annunciation. This mode may be used for climb
