Garmin G1000 Piper PA32 - Manual (Page 245)

GPS NAVIGATION
190-00692-00 Rev. B 5-111 Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for Piper PA32
Note the information now displayed in the ‘CURRENT VNV PROFILE’ box. Also, note the offset waypoint and
gray circle are now displayed on the map. The gray circle marks the Top of Descent (TOD). In this example,
vertical guidance will be provided at the TOD that will result in a -3.0 degree FPA descent to an altitude of
10,000 feet upon reaching the offset waypoint.
Figure 5-114 Adjusting the Descent
c) Press the ENT Key.
15) As seen in Figure 5-115, the aircraft is approaching TOD. Note the target vertical speed required to reached the
selected altitude. The Vertical Deviation Indicator (VDI) and the Required Vertical Speed Indicator (RVSI) are now
displayed on the PFD as shown in Figure 5-116.
Figure 5-115 Approaching Top of Descent (TOD)