AFCS Controller

270: GMC 507 AFCS Controller


The AFCS Controller has the following dedicated AFCS controls:

1

NAV Key

Selects/deselects Navigation Mode. Cancels GS Mode if LOC Mode is either active or armed. Cancels GP Mode if GPS Mode is either active or armed. Cancels LOC Mode if GPS Mode is active and LOC Mode is armed.

2

HDG/TRK Knob

Selects the desired Heading/Track

3

APR Key

Selects/deselects Approach Mode

4

AP Key

Engages/disengages the autopilot

5

LVL Key

Engages the autopilot (if the autopilot is disengaged) in level vertical and lateral modes

6

Nose UP/DN Wheel

Adjusts the vertical mode reference in Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, Indicated Airspeed, and Altitude Hold modes

7

IAS Key

Selects/deselects Indicated Airspeed Mode

8

ALT SEL Knob

Selects the desired Altitude setting

9

ALT Key

Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode

10

VNAV Key

Selects/deselects Vertical Path Tracking Mode for Vertical Navigation flight control

11

VS Key

Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode

12

YD Key

Engages/disengages the yaw damper

13

FD Key

Activates/deactivates the flight director only Pressing once turns on the director in the default vertical and lateral modes. Pressing again deactivates the flight director and removes the Command Bars. If the autopilot is engaged, the key is disabled.

14

TRK Key

Selects/deselects Track (TRK) Mode

15

HDG Key

Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode

190-03123-21 Rev A
July 2026