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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
190-00592-06 Rev. A264
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
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APPENDICESINDEX
15) As seen in Figure 5-129, 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 5-130. When the aircraft is within one minute of the TOD, it is
annunciated as shown in Figure 5-130, and an aural alert ‘Vertical track’ will be heard.
Figure 5-129 Approaching Top of Descent (TOD)
Figure 5-130 VDI & RVSI Upon Reaching Top of Descent (TOD)
Required Vertical
Speed Indicator
(RVSI)
Vertical Deviation
Indicator (VDI)
Target Altitude