Garmin G1000 Mooney M20TN - Manual (Page 311)

190-00647-00 Rev. A Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Mooney M20M/M20R/M20TN 7-11
AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
FLIGHT LEVEL CHANGE MODE (FLC)
NOTE: The Selected Altitude should be set before selecting Flight Level Change Mode.
Flight Level Change Mode is selected by pressing the FLC Key. When Flight Level Change Mode is active,
the flight director continuously monitors Selected Altitude, airspeed, and altitude. This mode acquires and
maintains the Airspeed Reference while climbing or descending to the Selected Altitude (shown above the
Altimeter). The Airspeed Reference is set to the current airspeed upon mode activation. Flight Level Change
Mode is indicated by an ‘FLC’ annunciation beside the Airspeed Reference in the AFCS Status Box. The
Airspeed Reference is also displayed directly above the Airspeed Indicator, along with a bug corresponding to
the Airspeed Reference along the tape.
Engine power must be adjusted to allow the autopilot to fly the aircraft at a pitch attitude corresponding
to the Airspeed Reference and the desired flight profile (climb or descent). The flight director maintains the
current altitude until either engine power or the Airspeed Reference are adjusted and does not allow the
aircraft to climb or descend away from the Selected Altitude.
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HANGING THE
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EFERENCE
The Airspeed Reference (shown in both the AFCS Status Box and above the Airspeed Indicator) may be
adjusted:
• Using the NOSE UP/NOSE DN keys
• By pressing the CWS Button, hand-flying the aircraft to a new airspeed, then releasing the CWS Button
to establish the new Airspeed Reference
Figure 7-8 Flight Level Change Mode
Flight Level Change
Mode Active
Airspeed Reference
Airspeed Reference Bug
Airspeed
Reference
Altitude Hold
Mode Armed