5-35190-01102-02 Rev. E Garmin G500 Pilot’s GuideForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8Glossary Appendix AAppendix BIndexdeviate from the aircraft attitude icon. In the event that the pitch commandprovided by the autopilot flight director is greater than the distance allowedby the G500, the command bars will be displayed at the maximum distanceallowed by the G500. As the aircraft pitch changes to satisfy the command bars,the bars will continue to be displayed at the maximum distance from the aircraftattitude icon until the aircraft pitch deviation is within the command displaylimit.SVT Off SVT OnFigure 5-33 Flight Director Bars Showing Aircraft Pitch5.6.5 Vertical Speed ControlThe GDU 620 vertical speed bug may be used to control vertical speed withcertain autopilots. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual and autopilot systemdocumentation for instructions on how to use the vertical speed mode, ifavailable.Adjust the vertical speed bug in the normal manner when using thevertical speed mode interface. Some autopilot installations support engaging/disengaging the vertical speed mode using the VS key on the PFD. The PFDknob window will indicate when this function is available. The vertical speedmode may be alternately engaged or disengaged by pressing and holding the VSkey on the PFD bezel.Figure 5-34 Pressing and Holding the VS Key to Engage/Disengage VS mode
