2-13190-01102-02 Rev. B Garmin G500 Pilot’s GuideForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8Glossary Appendix AAppendix BIndex2.5 vertical Speed (v/S) indicatorVertical speed data is presented on the bottom right of the PFD. A VerticalSpeed bug and a bug setting are also available.Current Vertical SpeedVertical Speed BugVertical Speed Bug SettingFigure 2-22 Vertical Speed (V/S) Tape and WindowThe Vertical Speed Indicator displays the aircraft vertical speed using a non-moving tape. The tape can be scaled at ±2000, ±3000, or ±4000 fpm as set bythe installer. Major gradations are every 1000 fpm and minor gradations every500 fpm. The current vertical speed is displayed in the pointer along the tape.Digits appear in the pointer when the climb or descent rate is greater than 100fpm. If the rate of ascent/descent exceeds the vertical speed displayed on thetape, the pointer appears at the corresponding edge of the tape and the rateappears inside the pointer. The Vertical Speed Indicator range determines theairspeed tape range.VSI (set by installer) Airspeed Tape Range±2000 fpm 60 kts±3000 fpm 70 kts±4000 fpm 80 ktsTable 2-1 Vertical Speed SettingsSetting the Vertical Speed Indicator Bug1) Press the V/S key to activate Vertical Speed mode.2) Turn the PFD knob to change the Vertical Speed Bug.3) Press the center of the PFD knob to set the Vertical Speed value to the currentvertical speed.
