Garmin Approach G5 - GPS-Enabled Golf Handheld Manual

G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
Pilot's Guide
for Non-Certified Aircraft

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
AFCS
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
INDEX

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BATTERY WARNINGS:
If these guidelines are not followed, the lithium-ion battery may experience
a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire,
chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Do not leave the battery exposed to a heat source or in a high
temperature environment. To help prevent damage, store the battery
out of direct sunlight.
• For maximum battery longevity, store within a temperature range of
-4˚F to 68˚F (from -20˚C to 20˚C).
• Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.
• Do not disassemble, puncture, damage, or incinerate the device or
battery.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Only replace the battery with the approved replacement from Garmin.
Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase
a replacement battery, see you Garmin dealer or the Garmin website.
• Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the device
and battery in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the G5 Install Manual & Pilot's Guide documentation
and the Pilot’s Operating Handbook of the aircraft.Thoroughly practice basic
operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare
indications from the G5 to all available flight displays. For safety purposes,
always resolve any discrepancies.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by the G5 internal GPS receiver is geo-
metric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the
altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Always use the pressure altitude
display, when available, for determining or selecting aircraft altitude.
WARNING: 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.

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WARNING: For safety reasons, the G5 operational procedures must be learned
on the ground.
WARNING: 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 Proposition
65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please
refer to our website at www.garmin.com/prop65
CAUTION: The display uses a lens with a special coating that may be sensitive
to certain oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING
AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important
to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and a cleaner that is specified
as safe for anti-reflective coatings. Avoid any chemical cleaners or solvents
that can damage plastic components.
CAUTION: The G5 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should
only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs
or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and
void both the warranty and the authority to operate this device under FAA,
FCC, and other applicable regulations.
NOTE: The G5 may only be installed in type-certificated aircraft in accordance
with Garmin STC SA01818WI.
NOTE: The term LRU, as used throughout this manual is an abbreviation for
Line Replaceable Unit. LRU is used generically in aviation for a product (such
as a GSA 28 or GMC 307) that can be readily "swapped out" (usually as a
single component) for troubleshooting/repair.

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NOTE: The G5 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 G5. 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.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen
images of the G5 display, are subject to change and may not reflect the most
current G5 functionality.
NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the display to appear dim or
blank.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product is in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The full
text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address www.garmin.
com/compliance.
FCC
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Satellite System (GNSS) such as the Global Positioning Service (GPS). Use of such devices
may impair reception of GNSS signals.

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*All new G3X units, including Non-TSO remote-mount or Non-TSO panel-mount, are
warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the earlier of: 2 years or
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Part Number Change Summary
190-02072-00 Initial release.
Rev Date Description
A April, 2016 Production Release.
B April, 2016 Updates to Installation Manual section.
C September, 2016 Added interconnect drawings, various updates
D December, 2016 Added autopilot trim and speed annunciations.
E May, 2017 Added GMU 11 info, various updates
F June, 2017 Added Declaration of Conformity for RED compliance
G October, 2017 Removed Installation Manual section
Updated AFCS Status Display throughout
Added Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP)
Added support for multiple navigation sources
Added 'Unable to Charge Battery' indication
Added ability to configure Sky Pointer or Ground Pointer
Other miscellaneous updates for Software Version 4.10

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Section 1 System Overview .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Bezel Overview .................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 micro-SD™Cards.................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 System Power-up .............................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Operation............................................................................................................................ 7
1.4.1 G5 Annunciations....................................................................................................... 7
1.4.2 G5 Attitude................................................................................................................ 7
1.4.3 G5 Heading ............................................................................................................... 8
1.4.4 Backlight Intensity...................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Accessing Functionality ................................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Pages......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5.2 Menu....................................................................................................................... 10
Section 2 Flight Instruments.............................................................................................. 11
2.1 PFD Page ........................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Airspeed Indicator .................................................................................................... 12
2.1.2 Attitude Indicator ..................................................................................................... 15
2.1.3 Altimeter.................................................................................................................. 17
2.1.4 Turn Rate Indicator ................................................................................................... 19
2.1.5 Heading/Ground Track (PFD Page)............................................................................. 19
2.1.6 Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) .................................................................................... 21
2.1.7 PFD Pitch Attitude Offset.......................................................................................... 22
2.1.8 Battery Status Indicator ............................................................................................ 23
2.2 HSI Page ............................................................................................................................ 24
2.2.1 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)........................................................................... 25
2.2.2 Heading/Ground Track (HSI Page) ............................................................................. 28
2.3 Navigation ........................................................................................................................ 29
2.3.1 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)............................................................................... 30
2.3.2 Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator ........................................................ 32
2.3.3 Course Selection ...................................................................................................... 36
Section 3 Automatic Flight Control System (Optional)....................................... 37
3.1 AFCS System Architecture............................................................................................. 37
3.1.1 Autopilot and Yaw Damper Operation....................................................................... 37
3.1.2 Flight Control........................................................................................................... 38
3.1.3 Pitch Axis and Trim ................................................................................................... 38
3.1.4 Roll Axis................................................................................................................... 38
3.1.5 Yaw Axis .................................................................................................................. 38
3.1.6 Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional).................................................................. 39
3.1.7 G5 AFCS Status Box ................................................................................................. 39
3.1.8 G5 AFCS Configuration............................................................................................. 40
3.1.9 AFCS Operation........................................................................................................ 40
3.1.10 AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions (Standalone Installation)................................................. 41

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3.1.11 AFCS Controls........................................................................................................ 42
3.1.12 Flight Director Operation ........................................................................................ 47
3.1.13 Vertical Modes ....................................................................................................... 52
3.1.14 Lateral Modes ........................................................................................................ 63
3.2 System Messages ............................................................................................................ 71
3.3 AFCS Alerts (Optional).................................................................................................... 72
3.3.1 Status Alerts............................................................................................................. 72
3.3.2 Speed Alerts............................................................................................................. 72
Section 4 Additional Features ........................................................................................... 73
4.1 Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP)....................................................................... 73
4.1.1 Roll Engagement...................................................................................................... 75
4.1.2 Pitch Engagement .................................................................................................... 76
4.1.3 Airspeed Protection .................................................................................................. 78
Index...................................................................................................................................Index-1

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System Overview
System Overview Flight Instruments AFCS Additional Features Index
SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The G5 is an electronic instrument display capable of operating as a standalone
flight display or a fully integrated backup instrument for G3X systems. It features a
bright, sunlight readable, 3.5-inch color display which is sized to fit in a standard
3-1/8-inch instrument cutout.
When installed as part of a G3X system, the G5 provides a redundant source of
attitude and air data to the G3X displays, and additionally provides backup autopilot
control allowing coupled GPS approaches to be flown or continued in the event of
primary flight display is unavailability. The G5 additionally provides backup autopilot
control allowing coupled GPS approaches to be flown or continued in the event of
primary flight display loss. In the case of aircraft power loss, the optional battery
backup sustains the G5 flight display with up to 4 hours of emergency power.
1.1 BEZEL OVERVIEW
Power/
Backlight KnobAmbient Light
Sensor
microSD™
Card Slot
Figure 1-1 G5 Bezel Overview

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Power
Button
Press to turn unit ON. Press and hold for 5 seconds to
turn unit OFF. Once on, press to adjust the backlight.
microSD
™
Card Slot Insert microSD card to update software and log data.
Knob
Press
Press to access the Menu.
From the Menu, press to select the desired menu item.
Press to accept the displayed value when editing numeric
data or selecting from a list.
Turn
From the Main Menu, turn the Knob to move the cursor
to the desired menu item.
From the PFD Page, rotate to adjust the barometric
setting.
From the HSI Page, rotate to adjust the heading or track
bug.
Turn to select the desired value when editing numeric
data or selecting from a list.
1.2 micro-SD™CARDS
The G5 data card slot uses micro Secure Digital (SD) cards. The microSD™card can
be used for software updates and data logging. The maximum supported card size is
32GB.
Installing an microSD™Card:
1) Insert the microSD
™
card in the microSD
™
card slot with the card contacts
facing down (the card should be flush with the face of the bezel).
2) To eject the card, gently press on the microSD
™
card to release the spring
latch.
1.3 SYSTEM POWER-UP
During system initialization, the G5 displays the message ‘ALIGNING’ over the
attitude indicator. The G5 should display valid attitude typically within the first minute
of power-up. The G5 can align itself both while taxiing and during level flight.

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1.4 OPERATION
NOTE: Refer to the Installation portion of this manual for information on
configuring the G5.
1.4.1 G5 ANNUNCIATIONS
When a G5 function fails, a Red-X is typically displayed over the instrument(s) or
data experiencing the failure. Upon G5 power-up, certain instruments remain invalid
as equipment begins to initialize. All instruments should be operational within
one minute of power-up. If any instrument remains flagged, and it is not likely an
installation related problem, the G5 should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair
facility .
Figure 1-2 G5 Failure Annunciations
1.4.2 G5 ATTITUDE
The G5 calculates aircraft attitude using information from its built-in inertial sensors.
Any failure of the inertial sensors results in loss of attitude and information (indicated
by Red-X flags over the PFD attitude display). If the G5 senses that the attitude solution
is valid, but not yet within the internal accuracy limits, "ALIGNING" is displayed. The
G5 can align itself both while taxiing and during level flight.
The G5 will also use GPS and airspeed data to provide the most accurate attitude
information. If none of these additional sources of information are available, attitude
calculations will still be valid but accuracy may be slightly affected.

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1.4.3 G5 HEADING
Magnetic heading is available in a standalone installation with a magnetometer,
and when the G5 is configured as a backup in a G3X/G3X Touch system and the G5
is receiving magnetic heading data from an ADAHRS unit. If magnetic heading input
data is not available, the G5 will display GPS-derived ground track instead.
The G5 corrects for shifts and variations in the Earth’s magnetic field by applying the
Magnetic Field Variation Database. The Magnetic Field Variation Database is derived
from the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF).The IGRF is a mathematical
model that describes the Earth’s main magnetic field and its annual rate of change.
The database is updated approximately every 5 years via a software update. Failure to
update this database could lead to erroneous heading information being displayed to
the pilot.
If the G5 senses that the magnetic heading measurement is valid, but possibly
outside of the internal accuracy limits, the numeric heading is displayed in yellow.
1.4.4 BACKLIGHT INTENSITY
When set to Auto, the backlight is automatically adjusted according to ambient
light conditions. When set to Manual, the backlight level is set by the pilot.
Adjusting backlight intensity:
1) While the unit is turned on, press the Power Button.
2) Turn the Knob to adjust the backlight intensity.
3) Press the Knob to close the backlight page.
Setting the backlight intensity to automatic:
1) While the unit is turned on, press the Power Button.
2) Press the Power Button again to select Auto.
3) Press the Knob to close the backlight page.