Garmin G500 User manual

G500
Cockpit
Reference Guide

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AVIATION LIMITED WARRANTY
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
Warnings, Cautions, & Notes
WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated
upon the use of the terrain function.The GDU 620Terrain Proximity feature
is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance
and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of
surroundings during flight.The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used
as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications
requiring a certified terrain awareness warning system. Terrain data is
obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently
verify the accuracy of the terrain data.
WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory
in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and
terrain avoidance information.Always refer to current aeronautical charts
for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.
WARNING: The Garmin GDU 620 has a very high degree of functional
integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/
or self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical.
Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur
without a fault indication shown by the GDU 620. It is thus the responsibility
of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with
all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by GPS receivers is geometric height
above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude
displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the output from the GDC 74A/B
Air Data Computer, or other pressure altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude
should never be used for vertical navigation.Always use pressure altitude
displayed by the GDU 620 PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft.
WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used
in the G500 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the
information remains current. Pilots using an outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for
primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other
approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.
WARNING: Traffic information shown on the GDU 620 Multi-Function
Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must
maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual
acquisition of conflicting traffic.
WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to determine
the age of the weather information shown by the data link weaher product. Due
to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather data for data link
weatherproduct maybesignificantly olderthanthe indicatedweather productage.
WARNING: For safety reasons, GDU 620 operational procedures must be
learned on the ground.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the G500 Pilot’s Guide. Thoroughly practice
basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully
compare indications from the G500 to all available navigation sources,
including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing
navigation.
WARNING: Exceeding 200 deg/second in pitch or roll may invalidateAHRS
attitude provided to the GDU 620. Exceeding 450 KIAS may invalidateADC
information provided to the GDU 620.
WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic field, operating
the G500 within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude
and heading indications. North of 70° North latitude and south of 70°
South latitude.An area north of 65° North latitude and between longitude
75° West and 120° West. An area south of 55° South latitude between
longitude 120° East and 165° East.
WARNING: Do not use Terrain-SVT information for primary terrain
avoidance.Terrain-SVT is intended only to enhance situational awareness.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in,
near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within
data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather
conditions.
CAUTION: The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The
GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and
performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin GDU 620 utilize
GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID).Therefore, as with
all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GDU 620 can be misused or
misinterpreted and therefore, become unsafe.
CAUTION: The Garmin GDU 620 does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and
pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.
CAUTION: The GDU 620 PFD and MFD displays use a display coated with
a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes,
and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM
THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the display
using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified
as safe for anti-reflective coatings.
CAUTION: When interfaced with a GSR 56 Iridium transceiver, only one
SD card may be present in the GDU 620 and it must be the lower slot.
CAUTION: Garmin would like to remind pilots flying with GDL 69/69A
equipped aircraft that TFRs are only advisory and are not a replacement
for thorough preflight briefing on TFR times and locations.Always confirm
TFR data through official sources and contact your Flight Service Station
(FSS) for interpretation of TFR data.
NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars
can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the
aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 feet away
from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition.

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including
screen images of the G500 bezel displays, are subject to change and may
not reflect the most current G500 system. Depictions of equipment may
differ slightly from the actual equipment.
NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with
California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like
additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/
prop65.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft latitude is greater
than 75° North or 60° South.
NOTE: Terrain-SVT is standard when the Synthetic VisionTechnology (SVT)
option is installed.
NOTE: Do not use SafeTaxi or ChartView functions as the basis for ground
maneuvering. SafeTaxi and ChartView functions do not comply with the
requirements of AC 20-159 and are not qualified to be used as an airport
moving map display (AMMD). SafeTaxi and ChartView are to be used by
flight crew to orient themselves on the airport surface to improve pilot
situational awareness during ground operations.

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Record of Revisions
Part Number Revision Date Description
190-01102-03 A
B
C
D
E
F
G
5/28/09
6/18/09
10/26/09
11/30/10
8/23/11
2/14/12
12/21/12
Production Release
Updated logo to meet guidelines and
added Garmin to SVT™.
Updated subscription information for
FliteCharts and ChartView.
Added software version 4.00 and 5.00
functionality.
Added software version 6.00
functionality.
Minor edits.
Added software version 6.10
functionality.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contents
Warnings, Cautions, & Notes ............................................................................ ii
Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
Primary Flight Display (PFD)............................................................................. 2
Airspeed Tape............................................................................................................................................... 4
Reference Speeds ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Altitude Tape................................................................................................................................................6
Barometric Pressure......................................................................................................................................6
Minimums Bug (Barometric or Radar Altimeter).............................................................................................7
Altitude Bug................................................................................................................................................. 9
Fast/Slow Indication .....................................................................................................................................9
Wind Vectors..............................................................................................................................................10
Vertical Speed (V/S) .................................................................................................................................... 10
Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) ................................................................................................................11
Outside Air Temperature (OAT)....................................................................................................................11
DME Indication........................................................................................................................................... 11
Attitude Indicator ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Aircraft Heading...................................................................................13
Adjusting the Course Pointer ......................................................................................................................14
HSI Bearing Pointers ...................................................................................................................................14
Marker Beacon Annunciations..................................................................................................................... 16
Miscompare Annunciations......................................................................................................................... 16
Autopilot (AP)................................................................................................. 18
GAD 43 Attitude.........................................................................................................................................18
Heading .....................................................................................................................................................19
Altitude Capture (Optional Upgrade)...........................................................................................................19
Autopilot Navigation .................................................................................................................................. 19
GPSS.......................................................................................................................................................... 20
Flight Director Display................................................................................................................................. 21
Vertical Speed Control ................................................................................................................................ 22
Autopilot Mode Annunciations....................................................................................................................22
Additional Features........................................................................................ 23
Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology
™
(Optional)..........................................................................................23
Displaying Garmin SVT
™
Terrain..................................................................................................................24
Displaying Heading on the Horizon .............................................................................................................24
Displaying Airport Signs ..............................................................................................................................24
Multi-Function Display (MFD)......................................................................... 25
Page Navigation - Moving Between Pages ..................................................................................................26
Changing Settings within a Page.................................................................................................................26
Default Map Page.......................................................................................................................................26
MFD Soft Key Map......................................................................................................................................27
Map Group ..................................................................................................... 28
Navigation Map 1 and Navigation Map 2 Pages..........................................................................................28
Decluttering (DCLTR) the Map Pages ...........................................................................................................29
Split Screen Page (Optional)........................................................................................................................ 32

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Traffic Map Page (Optional) ........................................................................................................................33
Terrain Page ...............................................................................................................................................37
Terrain Pop-Up Alerts..................................................................................................................................39
WX Group ....................................................................................................... 40
XM Weather Map Pages .............................................................................................................................40
Customizing the Weather Map.................................................................................................................... 40
Displaying Surface Data and Winds Aloft..................................................................................................... 42
Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS) Map Pages...........................................................................................43
Weather Radar (Optional) .............................................................................. 45
Weather Radar Map Page........................................................................................................................... 45
Airborne Color Weather Radar .................................................................................................................... 46
Aux Group ...................................................................................................... 49
External Video Page (Optional)....................................................................................................................49
System Setup Page ..................................................................................................................................... 50
XM
®
Information Page (Optional) ...............................................................................................................56
XM
®
Radio Page (Optional) ........................................................................................................................57
Position Reporting Page..............................................................................................................................59
Iridium® Phone Page .................................................................................................................................60
System Status Page.....................................................................................................................................62
Flight Plan Group ........................................................................................... 63
Active Flight Plan Page ............................................................................................................................... 63
Viewing Your Active Flight Plan...................................................................................................................63
Waypoint Information Page.........................................................................................................................64
Charts Page (Optional) ...............................................................................................................................65
Setting Minimums ...................................................................................................................................... 65
Changing Day/Night View........................................................................................................................... 65
Viewing Charts and Panning.......................................................................................................................65
Viewing NOTAMs ....................................................................................................................................... 66
Selecting a Chart........................................................................................................................................66
Viewing Details of ChartView™ Charts.......................................................................................................67
Selecting Other Charts................................................................................................................................67
Chart Information....................................................................................................................................... 68
Alerts.............................................................................................................. 69
On Screen Alerts......................................................................................................................................... 69
Terrain-SVT
™
Alerts .................................................................................................................................... 72
Symbols .......................................................................................................... 73
Map Page Symbols ..................................................................................................................................... 73
SafeTaxi
®
Symbols ...................................................................................................................................... 74
Traffic Symbols ........................................................................................................................................... 74
Terrain Obstacle Symbols ............................................................................................................................75
Map Toolbar Symbols .................................................................................................................................75
XM
®
WX Weather Symbols and Product Age ...............................................................................................76
Miscellaneous Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 77

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
Introduction
This reference guide covers the operation of the GDU 620 as integrated in the
G500 Avionics Display System. The G500 Avionics Display System is an avionics
suite that combines primary flight instrumentation, navigational information, and
a moving map all displayed on dual 6.5 inch color screens. The G500 system is
composed of sub-units or Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). LRUs have a modular
design and can be installed directly behind the instrument panel or in a separate
avionics bay if desired. This design greatly eases troubleshooting and maintenance
of the G500 system. A failure or problem can be isolated to a particular LRU,
which can be replaced quickly and easily. Each LRU has a particular function,
or set of functions, that contributes to the system’s operation. For more details
on the G500 system, refer to the latest revision of the G500 Pilot’s Guide,
P/N 190-01102-02.
PFD/MFD
NOTE: Certain G500s have the left-side display configured as the MFD.

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
Primary Flight Display (PFD)
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Primary Flight Display (PFD)
1Airspeed Tape: Displays Groundspeed (GS), Airspeed Trend, Current Airspeed,
and True Airspeed (TAS). Markings dependent upon installation configuration.
2Wind Vector: Displays direction and speed of wind.
3Outside Air Temperature (OAT): Displays the current outside air temperature.
4
NAV Status Window: (NAV Style 2 Shown) Displays which GPS is selected as
the Active Source, Active Waypoint (WPT), and Distance to Waypoint (DIS).
NAV Style 1 (Not Shown) displays Active Source, WPT, DIS, Desired Track (DTK),
and Current Track (TRK) at top of screen.

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
5Heading Select Key: Press HDG and turn PFD knob to set heading bug.
6Course Select Key: Press CRS and turn PFD knob to set the course of the
selected source (VOR1, VOR2, GPS1, or GPS2).
7Altitude Select Key: Press ALT and turn PFD knob to set altimeter bug.
8V/S (Vertical Speed) Select Key: Press V/S and turn PFD knob to set V/S bug.
9Barometer Select Key: Press BARO and turn PFD knob to change barometric
setting.
10 PFD Knob: Turn PFD knob to change bug settings, Heading Bug, Course,
Altitude Bug, V/S Bug, and Barometer setting.
11 Soft Keys: Used to select available options on PFD or MFD.
12 SD Card Slots, Upper and Lower: The upper slot is used for updating databases
or software, the lower slot is for the database card.
13
Soft Key Labels: Located on the bottom screen of the PFD and MFD. Selection
is done by pressing the corresponding soft key. Soft keys that are available
have the labels shown as white text on a black background. Soft keys that are
selected have the labels shown as black text on a gray background. Soft keys
that are unavailable have the labels shown as gray text on a black background.
14 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI): Displays the Selected Heading Box, Current
Heading, Turn Rate Markings, and Heading Trend.
15 Vertical Speed Tape: Displays Vertical Speed and the Vertical Speed Bug
16 Barometric (BARO) Setting: Displays the current setting of barometric pressure.
17 Radar Altimeter Display: Displays current height above ground from the radar
altimeter. Brown band in altitude tape represents the ground.
18 Fast/Slow Indicator: See your AFM for details on operation.
19
Roll Pointer and Slip/Skid Indicator: The slip/skid indicator is the bar beneath the
roll pointer. The indicator moves with the roll pointer and laterally away from the
pointer to indicate lateral acceleration (slip/skid).
20 Altitude Tape: Displays Current Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Bug, Altitude
Minimums Bug, and BARO setting.
21 Marker Beacon: Marker Beacon Indicator

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
Airspeed Tape
The upper left portion of the PFD display provides Groundspeed, Airspeed
Trend, Current Airspeed, and True Airspeed information. Current Airspeed is
normally shown in white on the black pointer. The Trend Indicator (magenta
line) indicates what the airspeed will be in six seconds, if the current acceleration
is maintained. If the current acceleration will cause the airspeed to exceed VNE in
six seconds, the airspeed is displayed in yellow. If the current airspeed exceeds
VNE, the pointer changes to red with white text.
NOTE: Airspeed tape markings are dependent upon configuration at
the time of installation. Reference the AFM, POH or latest revision of
the G500 Pilot’s Guide for more details.
MMO
VMO
VNE
VNO
VFE
VS0
VS1
Groundspeed
Trend Indicator
True Airspeed
Current
Airspeed
Typical Airspeed Tape Markings
Airspeed Tape
Overspeed
Overspeed Indication Additional Reference Markings
VYSE
VMCA
White triangle
(See AFM/POH)
Maximum speed
with landing gear
extended.

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Reference Speeds
V-speeds (Glide, Vr, VX, and VY) default values are set during the installation
process, but can be changed and turned on/off from the System Setup page on the
first page of the Aux page group. When active (on), the V-speeds are displayed
at their respective locations to the right of the airspeed scale.
Glide Reference Marker
VrReference Marker
VxReference Marker
VyReference Marker
Reference Speeds
The labels for the reference markers may vary as configured during installation.
Reference Marker
V1Reference Marker
VrReference Marker
V2Reference Marker
Alternate Reference Speeds

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
Altitude Tape
The upper right portion of the PFD displays the Altitude Bug setting, Current
Altitude, Altitude Trend, Altitude Minimums Bug, and the current BARO Setting.
The Altitude Trend indicates what the altitude will be in six seconds if the current
vertical speed is maintained.
Altitude Bug Setting
Altitude Trend
BARO Setting
Current Altitude
Altitude Tape
Altitude Bug
Altitude Minimums Bug
Barometric Pressure
The Barometric Pressure (BARO setting) is displayed at the bottom of the altitude
tape. To change the BARO setting, press the BARO key and turn the PFD knob
to the desired pressure. To select standard pressure (29.92in, 1013 mb), press
the PFD knob. To return to the previous setting, press the PFD knob again.

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
Minimums Bug (Barometric or Radar Altimeter)
For altitude awareness, an Altitude Minimums Bug commonly referred to as
the Minimums Bug, can be set. the source of data for minimums alerting can be
selected to either barometric altitude or radar altitude (if installed.) When active
and within 2500 feet of the selected minimums altitude, the minimums bug
setting is displayed to the bottom left of the altimeter. When set, a bug appears
parked at the bottom of the altitude tape and moves up the tape as the set altitude
comes into view.
• When the aircraft altitude descends to within 2500 feet of the selected
altitude minimums setting, the minimums box appears with the altitude
value in cyan text. Once in range, the Minimums Bug appears in cyan
on the altitude tape. A portion of the Minimums Bug will be displayed at
the bottom of the altitude tape if the selected altitude minimums bug is off
of the tape.
• When the aircraft is within 100 feet of the selected altitude minimums
setting, the bug and the altitude text turn white.
• Once the aircraft reaches the selected altitude minimums setting, the
bug and the altitude text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums,
minimums” is heard one time.
Minimums Annunciations using BARO for Source
Minimums
Box
Minimums
Bug
Bug and text are
cyan within 2500 ft
Bug and text are
white within 100 ft
Bug and text
are yellow when
altitude reached
Alerting is inhibited while the aircraft is on the ground and also, if a value has
been set for altitude alerting, until the aircraft reaches 150 feet above the setting
for the alert.

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
To set the altitude for the Minimums Bug:
1) While viewing the Active Flight Plan page of the FPL Group, press the small
MFD knob to activate the cursor.
2) Turn the large MFD knob to the ALTITUDE portion of the MINIMUMS section.
3) Turn the small MFD knob to enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to
confirm selection.
4) When finished, press the small MFD knob to exit the MINIMUMS box.
The Minimums Bug can also be set from the Charts page of the FPL.
1) While viewing the Charts page of the FPL Group, press the MNU key and
select “Set Minimums” from the Options menu.
2) Turn the small MFD knob to select Off, BARO, or RAD ALT.
3) Press the ENT key to move to enter altitude. Turn the small MFD knob to
enter the desired altitude. Press the ENT key to confirm selection.
Brown band represents
the ground.
Radar Altimeter Value
Minimums Annunciations using RAD ALT for Source

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Altitude Bug
The Altitude Bug is displayed on the Altitude Tape at the selected altitude bug
setting. A portion of the Altitude Bug will be displayed at the top or bottom of
the altitude tape if the selected altitude bug is off of the tape.
Altitude Bug
Altitude Bug
Altitude Bug
Setting
The Altitude Bug provides visual and aural altitude alerting. Aural alerting
occurs within 200 feet (or 1000 feet, as configured) of the Altitude Bug setting
or when deviating beyond 200 feet of the bug.
Within 1000 ft Within 200 ft Deviation of
+/- 200ft
Altitude Bug Indications
Fast/Slow Indication
The Fast/Slow indication from an external system may be optionally displayed
on the left side of the PFD. Refer to the Airplane Flight Manual for instructions
on using the Fast/Slow indications.
Pointer
Fast/Slow Scale
Fast/Slow Scale and Pointer

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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)
PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
Wind Vectors
The PFD will display a Wind Vector Field to the left of the HSI when configured
by the user. There are four different styles of wind vector displays available. Refer
to the System Setup page in the AUX Group section of this guide for instructions
on selecting wind vector style. Wind Vectors can only be calculated when the
aircraft is in the air.
Wind Vector
Field
Wind Vector Display
Vertical Speed (V/S)
The Vertical Speed Tape and Vertical Speed Bug are displayed below the Altitude
Tape. For aircraft with vertical speed operating limitations, red bands showing
Vertical Speed Maximum and Minimum ranges will be shown on the left side of
the Vertical Speed tape.
Current
Vertical Speed
Vertical Speed Bug
Setting
Vertical
Speed Bug
Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Warning
Indication
Vertical Speed
Minimum
Vertical Speed
Maximum