
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
190-00384-08 Rev. A
SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC
FLIGHT CONTROL
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Backcourse Mode (BC)
NOTE: When making a backcourse approach,
set the Selected Course to the localizer front
course.
Backcourse Mode captures and tracks a localizer
signal. The mode may be selected by pressing the BC
Key. Backcourse Mode is armed if the CDI is greater than
one dot when the mode is selected. The flight director
creates roll steering commands from the Selected Course
and deviation when in Backcourse Mode.
Glideslope Mode Active
Backcourse Mode Active
LOC2 is Active
Navigation Receiver
on HSI
Figure 6-25 Backcourse Mode
Changing the Selected Course
The Selected Course on the PFD is controlled using the
CRS Knob. Pressing the CWS Button and hand-flying
the aircraft does not reset any reference data while in
Backcourse Mode. The autopilot guides the aircraft back
to the Selected Course (or GPS flight plan) when the CWS
Button is released.
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