Garmin G1000 Piper PA-46 Matrix - Manual (Page 455)

190-01108-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA-46 Mirage/Matrix 441
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Press the HDG Key to activate Heading Select Mode while the autopilot is engaged in the climb. The autopilot
follows the Selected Heading Bug on the HSI and turns the aircraft to the desired heading.
4) As the aircraft nears the Selected Altitude, the flight director transitions to Selected Altitude Capture Mode,
indicated by the green ‘ALTS’ annunciation flashing for up to 10 seconds.
At 50 feet from the Selected Altitude, the green ‘ALT’ annunciation flashes for up to 10 seconds; the autopilot
transitions to Altitude Hold Mode and levels the aircraft.
Figure 7-35 Departure
Selected Altitude of 12,000 MSL
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HDG Mode
VS Mode
ALT Mode
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