Garmin G1000 Socata TBM 850 - Manual (Page 62)

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850 190-00709-00 Rev. A 2-8
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
ALTIMETER
The Altimeter displays 1,000 feet of barometric altitude values at a time on a rolling number gauge using a
moving tape. Numeric labels and major tick marks are shown at intervals of 100 feet. Minor tick marks are at
intervals of 20 feet. The current altitude is displayed in the black pointer.
The Selected Altitude is displayed above the Altimeter in the box indicated by a selection bug symbol. A bug
corresponding to this altitude is shown on the tape; if the Selected Altitude exceeds the range shown on the
tape, the bug appears at the corresponding edge of the tape. See the AFCS Section for more information about
Selected Altitude.
Setting the Selected Altitude:
Turn the ALT SEL Knob to set the Selected Altitude in 100-ft increments (increments reduce to 10 feet for
approach) up to the aircraft’s service ceiling.
If set, the Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height (MDA/DH) value is also available for the Selected
Altitude.
Figure 2-13 Altimeter (Metric Units)
Barometric
Setting
Selected
Altitude Bug
Minimum
Descent
Altitude Bug
Current
Altitude
Selected
Altitude
Figure 2-12 Altimeter
Altitude
Trend
Vector