Garmin PA32 Reference Guide

Integrated Flight Deck

Cockpit Reference Guide

Piper

PA32

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WARNINGS,

CAUTIONS, & NOTES

WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function.
The G1000 Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance
and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight. The Terrain
Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications
requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is
not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data.

WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in nature and should not be relied
upon as the sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical
charts for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.

WARNING: The altitude calculated by G1000 GPS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could
vary significantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the GDC 74A Air Data Computer,
or other altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure
altitude displayed by the G1000 PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft.

WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the G1000 system must be updated
regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.

WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is
intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.

WARNING: Traffic information shown on the G1000 Multi Function Display is provided as an aid in visually
acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition
of conflicting traffic.

WARNING: Use of the Stormscope is not intended for hazardous weather penetration (thunderstorm penetration).
Stormscope information, as displayed on the G1000 MFD, is to be used only for weather avoidance, not
penetration.

WARNING: GDL 69 Weather should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information
provided by the GDL 69 is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration.

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CAUTIONS, & NOTES

WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to inherent delays
in data transmission and the relative age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for short-range

weather avoidance.

WARNING: The Garmin G1000, as installed in the Piper PA32 aircraft, has a very high degree of functional
integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for all
conceivable system failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to
occur without a fault indication shown by the G1000. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an
occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.

WARNING: For safety reasons, G1000 operational procedures must be learned on the ground.

WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible

for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy
and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G1000 utilize GPS as a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G1000 can be misused
or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the G1000
Pilot’s Guide documentation and the Piper PA32 Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH). Thoroughly practice basic
operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the G1000 to all
available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For
safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the G1000 to attempt to penetrate a
thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Airman’s Information Manual
(AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an intense
radar echo.”

CAUTION: The GDU 1040A PFDs and GDU 1500 MFD displays use a lens coated with a special anti-reflective
coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA
WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth
and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.

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CAUTIONS, & NOTES

CAUTION: The Garmin G1000 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by
an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and
the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.

NOTE: When using Stormscope, there are several atmospheric phenomena in addition to nearby thunderstorms
that can cause isolated discharge points in the strike display mode. However, clusters of two or more discharge
points in the strike display mode do indicate thunderstorm activity if these points reappear after the screen has
been cleared.

NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the G1000 panel and
displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current G1000 system. Depictions of equipment
may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at
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Part Number Change Summary

190-00416-00

Rev A

Initial release.

RECORD OF REVISIONS

Rev B

Revised for system software version 0426.01

190-00416-01

Rev A Added GDU 7.0 software parameters, WAAS, VNAV, electronic

charts, TAWS, and full EIS display.

190-00416-01

Rev B

Added GDU 8.00 parameters, Airways, new MFD splash screen
Changed VNAV to VNV

Revision Date of Revision Affected Pages Description

C January, 2007 10-7, 10-13,

10-14

Corrected range display in Figure 10-11.
Updated Figure 10-19.
Added Negative Climb Rate Figure 10-21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................... 1-1

1.1 PFD/MFD Controls ................................................... 1-2

1.2 PFD Softkeys ............................................................ 1-4

1.3 MFD Softkeys ..........................................................1-7

1.4 MFD Page Groups ................................................... 1-8

1.5 Vertical Navigation ................................................ 1-8

1.6 Backlighting ........................................................... 1-10

1.7 Database Updates ................................................ 1-10

Jeppesen Aviation Database ...................................... 1-11

Garmin Databases ..................................................... 1-11

1.8 Pilot Profiles .......................................................... 1-12

Creating a Profile ......................................................1-12

Selecting a Profile .....................................................1-12

Renaming a Profile .................................................... 1-12

Deleting a Profile ......................................................1-13

SECTION 2: FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS .............................. 2-1

2.1 Airspeed Indicator .................................................. 2-3

Speed Indication .........................................................2-3

Airspeed Trend Vector ................................................. 2-3

Vspeed References ...................................................... 2-3

True Airspeed Box ........................................................2-3

2.2 Attitude Indicator ..................................................2-3

2.3 Altimeter ..................................................................2-4

Altitude Reference Bug ................................................ 2-4

Altitude Trend Vector ................................................... 2-4

Barometric Setting Box ................................................ 2-4

Altitude Alerting .......................................................... 2-4

Metric Display .............................................................2-4

2.4 Vertical Deviation/Glidepath/Glideslope

Indicator ...................................................................2-5

2.5 Marker Beacon Annunciations ............................2-6

2.6 Vertical Speed Indicator ....................................... 2-6

2.7 Barometric Altitude Minimums ...........................2-6

2.8 Wind Data ................................................................. 2-7

2.9 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ................... 2-8

Turn Rate Indicator and Heading Trend Vector .............. 2-8

Course Pointer ............................................................ 2-8

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) .................................. 2-9

Bearing Pointers and Information Windows ................ 2-10

DME (optional) .......................................................... 2-10

Navigation Source ..................................................... 2-10

2.10 Generic Timer ........................................................2-11

SECTION 3: ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS) ....3-1

3.1 Default Engine Display .......................................... 3-1

3.2 Full EIS Display ........................................................ 3-2

Leaning Assist (Normally Aspirated Engine Only) .......... 3-3

SECTION 4: NAV/COM AND TRANSPONDER .......... 4-1

4.1 Radio Status Indications ....................................... 4-3

4.2 Volume ...................................................................... 4-3

4.3 Automatic Squelch ................................................. 4-3

4.4 Quickly Activating 121.500 MHz .......................... 4-3

4.5 Optional NAV Radios ............................................. 4-3

DME Radio (optional) .................................................. 4-3

ADF Radio (optional) ................................................... 4-3

4.6 Frequency Auto-tuning .........................................4-4

Auto-tuning on the PFD .............................................. 4-4

Auto-tuning on the MFD .............................................4-4

4.7 Transponder ............................................................. 4-4

Mode Selection ...........................................................4-4

Reply Status ................................................................ 4-5

Code Selection ............................................................ 4-5

Flight ID Reporting ...................................................... 4-6

SECTION 5: AUDIO PANEL ................................................ 5-1

5.1 COM Radio Selection .............................................5-2

5.2 Split COM Function ................................................5-2

5.3 Marker Beacon Receiver ....................................... 5-2

Marker Beacon Signal Sensitivity .................................5-3

5.4 Nav Radio Audio Selection ................................... 5-3

5.5 Intercom System (ICS) Isolation .......................... 5-3

5.6 Intercom Squelch Control ..................................... 5-4

5.7 Digital Clearance Recorder and Player .............5-4

SECTION 6: AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL ............. 6-1

SECTION 7: NAVIGATION .................................................. 7-1

7.1 Navigation Map Page ............................................ 7-1

Select the MAP Page Group ......................................... 7-1

7.2 Direct-to Navigation ..............................................7-1

Direct-to Navigation from the MFD .............................. 7-1

Direct-to Navigation from the PFD ............................... 7-3

7.3 Navigating an Example Flight Plan ....................7-5

7.4 Airport Information ............................................. 7-22

7.5 Intersection Information ....................................7-24

7.6 NDB Information ................................................... 7-25

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7.7 VOR Information ................................................... 7-25

7.8 User Waypoint Information Page .....................7-26

7.9 Nearest Airports ................................................... 7-26

Nearest Airport Information on the MFD .................... 7-26

Nearest Airports Information on the PFD .................... 7-27

7.10 Nearest Intersections ..........................................7-27

7.11 Nearest NDB .......................................................... 7-28

7.12 Nearest VOR ...........................................................7-28

7.13 Nearest User Waypoint ........................................ 7-29

7.14 Nearest Frequencies ............................................7-29

7.15 Nearest Airspaces ................................................. 7-30

SECTION 8: FLIGHT PLANNING ...................................... 8-1

8.1 User Defined Waypoints ........................................ 8-1

Select the User WPT Information Page ......................... 8-1

Create User Waypoints from the Navigation Map Page . 8-2

8.2 Viewing the Active Flight Plan ............................ 8-2

8.3 Activate a Stored Flight Plan ............................... 8-2

8.4 Activate a Flight Plan Leg ....................................8-3

8.5 Stop Navigating a Flight Plan .............................. 8-3

8.6 Invert Active Flight Plan .......................................8-3

8.7 Create a New Flight Plan ...................................... 8-4

Create a New Flight Plan Using the MFD ..................... 8-4

Create a New Flight Plan Using the PFD ......................8-4

8.8 Enter an Airway in a Flight Plan .........................8-5

8.9 Load a Departure ...................................................8-6

8.10 Load an Arrival ........................................................ 8-6

8.11 Load an Approach .................................................. 8-6

8.12 Remove a Departure, Arrival, Approach, or

Airway from a Flight Plan ....................................8-6

8.13 Store a Flight Plan .................................................. 8-7

8.14 Edit a Stored Flight Plan .......................................8-7

8.15 Delete a Waypoint from the Flight Plan ............ 8-7

8.16 Invert and Activate a Stored Flight Plan .......... 8-7

8.17 Copy a Flight Plan .................................................. 8-8

8.18 Delete a Flight Plan ............................................... 8-8

8.19 Graphical Flight Plan Creation ............................ 8-8

8.20 Trip Planning ............................................................ 8-8

SECTION 9: PROCEDURES ................................................9-1

9.1 Arrivals and Departures ........................................ 9-1

Load and Activate a Departure Procedure ....................9-1

Load and Activate An Arrival Procedure ........................ 9-1

9.2 Approaches .............................................................. 9-2

Load and/or Activate an Approach Procedure ............... 9-3

Activate An Approach in the Active Flight Plan .............9-3

SECTION 10: HAZARD AVOIDANCE ...........................10-1

10.1 Customizing the Hazard Displays on the

Navigation Map .................................................... 10-1

10.2 STORMSCOPE® (Optional) ................................... 10-1

Displaying Stormscope Lightning Data on the

Navigation Map Page ................................................ 10-1

Stormscope Page ....................................................... 10-2

10.3 XM Weather (Optional) .......................................10-3

Displaying METAR and TAF information on the

Airport Information Page ........................................... 10-3

Displaying Weather on the Weather Data Link Page ... 10-4
Map Panning Information – Weather Data Link Page .10-5

Weather Products and Symbols .................................10-5

Weather Product Age ................................................10-6

10.4 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ....................... 10-7

Displaying Traffic on the Traffic Map Page ................... 10-7

Displaying Traffic on the Navigation Map ...................10-7

TIS Voice Alert ........................................................... 10-7

10.5 Skywatch® Traffic Advisory System (TAS)

(Optional) ............................................................... 10-8

Displaying Traffic on the Traffic Map Page ................... 10-8

Displaying Traffic on the Navigation Map ...................10-8

10.6 Terrain And Obstacle Proximity ........................10-9

Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Terrain

Proximity Page .......................................................... 10-9

Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Navigation

Map ........................................................................ 10-10

10.7 Terrain Awareness & Warning System

(TAWS)Display (Optional) ................................. 10-10

Displaying Terrain on the TAWS Page ....................... 10-10

Enable/Disable Aviation Data ................................... 10-12

TAWS Inhibit ........................................................... 10-12

Manual System Test ................................................. 10-12

Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance (FLTA) ................ 10-12

Premature Descent Alert (PDA) ................................ 10-13

Excessive Descent Rate Alert (EDR) .......................... 10-13

Negative Climb Rate After TakeoffAlert (NCR) .......... 10-13

“Five-Hundred” Aural Alert ...................................... 10-14

Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Navigation

Map ........................................................................ 10-14

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Pop-up Alerts ..........................................................10-14

TAWS Alerts Summary .............................................10-15

Alert Annunciations ................................................. 10-16

SECTION 11: ABNORMAL OPERATION ..................... 11-1

11.1 Reversionary Mode ..............................................11-1

11.2 Abnormal COM Operation ..................................11-1

11.3 Unusual Attitudes ................................................. 11-2

11.4 Stormscope Operation with Loss of

Heading Input ........................................................ 11-2

11.5 Hazard Displays with Loss of GPS Position .... 11-2

11.6 Dead Reckoning .................................................... 11-2

SECTION 12: ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS .............. 12-1

12.1 Alert Level Definitions ........................................ 12-2

12.2 Aircraft Alerts ........................................................ 12-3

WARNING Alerts ....................................................... 12-3

CAUTION Alerts ........................................................12-3

Annunciation Advisory ............................................... 12-3

12.3 TAWS Alerts ............................................................ 12-4

TAWS System Status Annunciations ........................... 12-5

12.4 Other G1000 Aural Alerts .................................... 12-5

12.5 G1000 System Message Advisories ..................12-5

Message Advisory Alerts ............................................ 12-8

MFD & PFD Message Advisories .................................12-8

Database Message Advisories .................................... 12-9

GMA 1347 Message Advisories ............................... 12-11

GIA 63W Message Advisories .................................. 12-11

GEA 71 Message Advisories ....................................12-14

GTX 33 Message Advisories .....................................12-14

GRS 77 Message Advisories ..................................... 12-14

GMU 44 Message Advisories ................................... 12-15

GDL 69A Message Advisories .................................. 12-15

GDC 74A Message Advisories .................................. 12-15

Miscellaneous Message Advisories ........................... 12-16

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SECTION 1

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The purpose of this Cockpit Reference Guide is
to provide the pilot a resource with which to find
operating instructions on the major features of the
G1000 system more easily. It is not intended to be a
comprehensive operating guide. Complete operating
procedures for the complete system are found in the
G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA32 (190-00692-00):

This guide gives the pilot abbreviated operating
instructions for the Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi
Function Display (MFD), and the GMA 1347 Audio Panel
System.

NOTE: The pilot should read and thoroughly
understand the Piper PA32 Pilot’s Operating
Handbook (POH) for limitations, procedures and
operational information not contained in this
Cockpit Reference Guide. The POH always takes
precedence over the information found in this
guide.

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SECTION 1

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.1 PFD/MFD CONTROLS

3

421 6

5

7

8

9

1-2

17

1

NAV VOL/ID Knob

2

NAV Frequency Transfer Key

3

NAV Knob

4

Heading Knob

5

Range/Joystick

6

Course/Baro Knob

7

COM Knob

8

COM Frequency Transfer Key

9

COM VOL/SQ Knob

Figure 1-1 PFD/MFD Controls

10

Direct-to Key

11

Flight Plan Key

12

Clear Key

13

Flight Management System Knob

14

Menu Key

15

Procedure Key

16

Enter Key

17

Altitude Knob

10

11

12

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(1) NAV VOL/ID Knob – Controls the NAV audio level.
Press to turn the Morse code identifier ON and OFF.
Volume level is shown in the field as a percentage.
(2) NAV Frequency Transfer Key – Switches the standby
and active NAV frequencies.
(3) Dual NAV Knob – Tunes the MHz (large knob)
and kHz (small knob) standby frequencies for the NAV
receiver. Press to switch the tuning cursor (light blue box)
between the NAV1 and NAV2 fields.
(4) Heading Knob – Turn to manually select a heading on
the HSI. When pressed, it synchronizes the heading bug
with the compass lubber line.

Joystick – Changes the map range (distance top to

(5)

bottom of map display) when rotated. Activates the map
pointer when pressed.

CRS/BARO Knob – The large knob sets the altimeter

(6)

barometric pressure and the small

knob adjusts the course.
The course is only adjustable when the HSI is in VOR1,
VOR2, or OBS/SUSP Mode. Pressing this knob centers the
CDI on the currently selected VOR.

Dual COM Knob – Tunes the MHz (large knob)

(7)

and kHz (small knob) standby frequencies for the COM
transceiver. Pressing this knob switches the tuning cursor
(light blue box) between the COM1 and COM2 fields.
(8) COM Frequency Transfer Key – Swtiches the standby
and active COM frequencies. Pressing and holding this
key for two seconds automatically tunes the emergency
frequency (121.5 MHz) in the active frequency field.
(9) COM VOL/SQ Knob – Controls COM audio level.
Pressing this knob turns the COM automatic squelch ON
and OFF. Audio volume level is shown in the field as a
percentage.
(10) Direct-to Key – Allows the user to enter a destination
waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected
destination (specified by the identifier, chosen from the
active route, or taken from the map pointer position).
(11) FPL Key – Displays the active Flight Plan Page for
creating and editing the active flight plan, or for accessing
stored flight plans.

(12) CLR Key (DFLT MAP) – Erases information,
cancels an entry, or removes page menus. To display the
Navigation Map Page immediately, press and hold CLR
(MFD only).

(13)

Dual FMS Knob – Used to select the page to be
viewed (only on the MFD). The large knob selects a page
group (MAP, WPT, AUX, NRST), while the small knob
selects a specific page within the page group. Pressing the
small knob turns the selection cursor ON and OFF. When
the cursor is ON, data may be entered in the different
windows using the small and large knobs. The large
knob is used to move the cursor on the page, while the
small knob is used to select individual characters for the
highlighted cursor location. When a list that is too long
for the display screen, a scroll bar appears along the right
side of the display, indicating the availability of additional
items within the selected category. Press the FMS Knob to
activate the cursor and turn the large FMS Knob to scroll
through the list.
(14) MENU Key – Displays a context-sensitive list of
options. This list allows the user to access additional
features, or to make setting changes that relate to certain
pages.
(15) PROC Key – Selects approaches, departures and
arrivals from the flight plan. If a flight plan is used,
available procedures for the departure and/or arrival
airport are automatically suggested. If a flight plan is not
used, the desired airport and the desired procedure may be
selected. This key selects IFR departure procedures (DPs),
arrival procedures (STARs) and approaches (IAPs) from
the database and loads them into the active flight plan.
(16) ENT Key – Accepts a menu selection or data entry.
This key is used to approve an operation or complete data
entry. It is also used to confirm selections and information
entries.
(17) Dual ALT Knob – Sets the reference altitude above
the Altimeter. The large knob selects the thousands, the
small knob selects the hundreds. Selected altitude provides
an altitude setting to the altitude alerter function.

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VOR1

VOR2

GPS

DME

ALERTS

Press the BACK or OFF Softkey
to return to the top-level softkeys.

ALERTSSTRMSCP

DME

ALERTS

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.2 PFD SOFTKEYS

Softkey ON

Softkey OFF

Figure 1-2 Top Level PFD Softkeys

Figure 1-3 INSET Softkeys

1-4

INSET – Press to display the Inset Map in the lower

left corner of the PFD.

OFF

– Press to remove the Inset Map.

DCLTR

(3) – Press momentarily to select the desired
amount of map detail. The declutter level appears
adjacent to the DCLTR Softkey.

- No declutter: All map features are visible.

- Declutter – 1: Declutters land data.

- Declutter – 2: Declutters land and SUA data.

- Declutter – 3: Declutters large NAV data
remaining (removes everything except the
active flight plan).

TRAFFIC

– Press to display traffic on the map.

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TOPO

– Press to display topographical data (i.e.,
coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes, etc.) and
elevation scale on the inset map.

TERRAIN

– Press to display terrain information on

the inset map.

STRMSCP (optional)

Stormscope lightning data on the Inset Map

– Press to display the

(within a 200 nm radius of the aircraft).

NEXRAD (optional)

– Press to display NEXRAD

weather and coverage information.

XM LTNG (optional) –

Press to display XM lightning

information.

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level softkey

configuration.

Figure 1-4 PFD Configuration Softkeys

Press the STD BARO or
BACK Softkey to return to

the top-level softkeys

BRG2 (NAV2)

BRG2 (GPS)

BRG2 (OFF)

BRG1 (NAV1)

BRG1 (GPS)

BRG1 (OFF)

DME

ALT UNIT

METERS IN HPA

DME

ALERTS

ALERTS

ALERTS

ALERTS

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

PFD – Press to display the additional softkeys for

additional configurations to the PFD.

DFLTS

– Press to reset default settings on the PFD.

WIND

– Displays softkeys to select wind data

parameters.

OP T N 1

– Long i t u di n a l and la t e r al

components.

OPTN 2
OPTN 3

– Total direction and speed.
– Total direction with headwind and

crosswind speed components.

OFF

– Information not displayed.

DME

(optional) – Press to display the DME

Information Window.

BRG1 (bearing)

– Press to cycle through the

following information:

NAV1

– Displays NAV1 waypoint frequency or
identifier and GPS-derived distance information
in the BRG1 Information Window.

GPS

– Displays GPS waypoint identifier and
GPS-derived distance information in the BRG1
Information Window.

ADF

– Displays ADF in the BRG1 Information

Window.

OFF

– Removes the BRG1 Information Window.

BRG2 (bearing)

following information:

NAV2

identifier and GPS-derived distance information
in the BRG2 Information Window.

GPS

GPS-derived distance information in the BRG2
Information Window.

ADF

Window.

OFF

Window.

ALT UNIT

altimeter and BARO settings to metric units:

METERS

meters.

IN

of mercury.

HPA

hectopacals.

STD BARO

to 29.92 inches of mercury (1013 hPa if metric
units is selected).

BACK

– Press to cycle through the

– Displays NAV2 waypoint frequency or

– Displays GPS waypoint identifier and

– Displays ADF in the BRG2 Information

– Remo ves the BRG2 Info rmation

– Displays softkeys for setting the

– When enabled, displays altimeter in

– Press to display the BARO setting as inches

– Press to display the BARO setting as

– Press to set the barometric pressure

– Press to return to the previous level softkeys.

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Press the BACK Softkey to return
to the top-level softkeys.

Press the IDENT or BACK Softkey to return
to the top-level softkeys.

ALERTS

ALERTS

DME

ALERTS

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OBS – Press to select OBS Mode on the CDI when

navigating by GPS.

CDI – Press to change navigation mode on the CDI

between GPS, VOR1, and VOR2.

DME (optional) – Press to display the DME Tuning

Window.

XPDR – Press to display the transponder and mode

selection softkeys.

STBY

– Press to select standby mode.

ON

– Press to select Mode A.

ALT

– Press to select altitude mode (Mode C).

GND

– Manually selects Ground Mode. The

transponder does not allow Mode A and
Mode C replies, but it does permit acquisition
squitter and replies to discretely addressed
Mode S interrogations.

VFR

– Press to automatically enter the VFR code

(1200 in the U.S.A. only).

CODE

– Press to display transponder code selection

softkeys 0-7.

0 through 7

– Press numbers to enter code.

BKSP

– Press to remove numbers entered one

at a time.

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level

softkeys.

IDENT

– Press to provide special aircraft
position identification to Air Traffic Control
(ATC) when the transponder is set to ON or
ALT.

IDENT

– Press to provide special aircraft position
identification to Air Traffic Control (ATC)
when the transponder is set to ON or ALT.

BACK

– Press to return to the previous level

softkeys.

IDENT – Press to provide special aircraft position

identification to Air Traffic Control (ATC) when
the transponder is set to ON or ALT.

TMR/REF – Press to display the Timer/References

Window.

NRST – Press to display the Nearest Airports

Window.

ALERTS – Press to display the Alerts Window.

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Figure 1-5 Transponder Softkeys

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MAP

DCLTR

TRAFFIC

TOPO

TERRAIN

DCLTR-2

DCLTR-3

DCLTR-1

BACK

Press to return to the
top softkey level

NEXRAD

XM LTNG

(optional)

(optional)

ENGINE

Press the ENGINE Softkey to
return to the default page level

ENGINE

ASSIST

DEC FUEL

INC FUEL

RST FUEL

STRMSCP

(optional)

(The ASSIST Softkey
is not available on
turbocharged aircraft)

ENGINE

LEAN SYSTEM

BACK

ENGINE

LEAN SYSTEM

BACK

CYL SLCT

ASSIST

ENGINE

LEAN

SYSTEM

BACK

DEC FUEL

INC FUEL

RST FUEL

(The ASSIST Softkey
is not available on
turbocharged aircraft)

In reversionary mode, the following EIS selections are available.

AIRWAYS

AIRWY LO

AIRWAY HI

AIRWY ON

SHW CHRT

(optional)

(Default softkey
is dependent on
the selection made
in the map setup
options)

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1.3 MFD SOFTKEYS

ENGINE – Pressing this softkey makes available the full

size Engine Display and functions. Refer to the Engine
Indication System section. Note in Figure 1-6, when in
Reversionary Mode, EIS display selections change.

MAP – Pressing this softkey enables the following

softkeys:

TRAFFIC – Pressing this softkey displays/removes

Traffic on the Navigation Map.

TOPO – Pressing this softkey displays or removes

topographic information on the Navigation Map.

TERRAIN – Pressing this softkey displays/removes

terrain and obstacle data on the Navigation Map.

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Figure 1-6 MFD Softkeys

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AIRWAYS – Pressing this softkey displays/removes

airways information. The default is dependant on
map setup option seledcted. Pressing cycles through
all airways displayed (AIRWY ON), low altitude
airways only (AIRWY LO), and high altitude airways
only (AIRWY HI).

STRMSCP (optional) – Pressing this softkey displays/

removes Stormscope lightning data on the Navigation
Map.

NEXRAD (optional) – Pressing this softkey displays/

removes precipitation data on the Navigation Map.

XM LTNG (optional) – Pressing this softkey displays/

removes XM Radio lightning data on the Navigation
Map.

BACK – Pressing this softkey displays the ENGINE and

MAP top level softkeys.

DCLTR (declutter) – Pressing this softkey removes map

information in three levels.

SHW CHRT – When available, displays optional airport

and terminal procedures charts.

1.4 MFD PAGE GROUPS

1)

Turn the large
group is selected.

2)

Turn the small
the group. See Figure 1-7.

FMS

Knob until the desired page

FMS

Knob to select pages within

1.5 VERTICAL NAVIGATION

One of two altitude sources is used by the G1000 when
giving vertical navigation guidance. WAAS GPS altitude is
used when giving guidance for a WAAS approach. Baro
corrected altitude is used when vertical guidance is given
in all other situations.

The G1000 system can use altitude constraints
associated with lateral waypoints to give guidance for
vertical navigation. These altitudes are, depending on the
specific instance, entered by the pilot or retrieved from the
published altitudes in the navigation database.

The navigation database only contains altitudes
for procedures that call for “Cross at” altitudes. If the
procedure states “Expect to cross at,” then the altitude will
not be in the database. In this case the altitude may be
entered manually.

NOTE: All arrival procedure altitudes contained in
the navigation database are for turbojet aircraft only.
Alter or enter altitudes as desired to comply with the
ATC clearance.

When activating or loading an arrival or approach
procedure into an active flight plan, the VNV ‘ALT’ fields
will be populated with any altitudes that can be retrieved
from the navigation database.

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Auxiliary Page Group

Waypoint Page Group

Map Page Group

Nearest Group

Number of Pages in Current

Group

Figure 1-7 Page Group Icon

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Selected Page

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Since altitudes loaded with an arrival procedure are
published only for turbojet aircraft, the altitudes are
displayed as white text indicating that the altitudes are
displayed for reference only. An arrival waypoint altitude
may be used (or “designated”) as is, or changed to a
different altitude. An altitude is designated by pressing the
FMS Knob and turning the large FMS Knob to place the
cursor on the desired altitude and pressing the ENT Key or
entering a different value and pressing the ENT Key. The
altitude will now be displayed as blue text, indicating that
the altitude is now designated to give vertical speed and
deviation guidance.

Approach waypoint altitude constraints are designated
in the same way as previously described for arrivals. These
altitudes will also be displayed as blue text after being
designated for use. Waypoint altitude constraints may
be designated up to, but not including the FAF. The FAF
will always be a “reference only” altitude and cannot be
designated, unless the selected approach does not provide
vertical guidance. In this case, the FAF altitude can be
designated.

White Text Light Blue Text Light Blue Subdued Text

Altitudes that have been designated for use in vertical
guidance may also be made “non-designated” by placing the
cursor over the desired altitude and pressing the CLR Key.
Other displayed altitudes may change due to re-calculations
or rendered invalid as a result of manually changing an
altitude to a non-designated altitude.

To help interpret the meanings of how the altitudes are
presented, keep the following points in mind:

• When the altitude is displayed in light blue,
the system is using that altitude (designated) to
determine vertical speed and deviation guidance.

• When the altitude is displayed in white, it is not being
used by the system (non-designated) to determine
the vertical speed and deviation guidance.

• An altitude displayed as small text is an altitude that
is published in the navigation database.

• Altitudes displayed as a light blue subdued text
cannot be used in the current vertical navigation
calculations.

Large Text

Small Text

Altitude calculated by the system
estimating the altitude of the
aircraft as it passes over the
navigation point. This altitude
is provided as a reference and
is not designated to be used in
determining vertical speed and
deviation guidance.

Altitude is not designated to
be used in determining vertical
speed and deviation guidance.
Altitude has been retrieved from
the navigation database and is
provided as a reference.

Table 1-1 VNV Altitude Text Size and Color

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Altitude has been entered by the
pilot. Altitude is designated for
use in giving vertical speed and
deviation guidance. Altitude does
not match the published altitude
in navigation database or no
published altitude exists.

Altitude is designated for use in
giving vertical speed and deviation
guidance. Altitude has been
retrieved from the navigation
database or has been entered by
the pilot and matches a published
altitude in the navigation database.

The system cannot use this altitude
in determining vertical speed and
deviation guidance.

The system cannot use this altitude
in determining vertical speed and
deviation guidance.

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Large White

Large Light

Blue Subdued

Small White

Figure 1-8 VNV Altitudes

Some altitudes retrieved from the database have
associated restrictions indicating to stay ‘At’, ‘At or Above’,
or ‘At or Below’ a specific altitude. These restrictions are
indicated using a ‘bar’ above and/or below the appropriate
altitude as shown in Figure 1-9.

Text

Blue Text

SmallLight

Blue Text

SmallLight

Text

Text with

Altitude

Restriction

Bar

1.6 BACKLIGHTING

Manually adjust the backlight for the PFD
and MFD:

1)

Press the MENU Key on the PFD to display the
PFD Setup Menu window.

2)

Press the small FMS Knob to activate the cursor.
‘PFD DSPL > AUTO’ is now highlighted.

3)

Turn the small FMS Knob to display the
selection window.

4)

Turn the FMS Knob to select ‘MANUAL’, then
press the ENT Key.

5)

With the intensity value now highlighted, turn
the small FMS Knob to select the desired
backlighting.

6)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘MFD DSPL
> AUTO’ and repeat steps 3 through 5.

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Stay AT or ABOVE 5,000 ft

Stay AT 2,300 ft

Stay AT or BELOW 3,000 ft

Figure 1-9

Altitude Restrictions

See Section 7 - Navigation, for a sample flight plan
which further illustrates vertical navigation in more
detail.

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Figure 1-10 PFD Setup Menu Window

1.7 DATABASE UPDATES

The G1000 system uses Secure Digital (SD) cards to
load and store various types of data. For basic flight op­erations, SD cards are required for database storage as well
as Jeppesen aviation and ChartView database updates.

Jeppesen Aviation Database

NOTE: After the aviation database is installed,
the card may be removed after loading the
update to each LRU.

Updating the Jeppesen aviation database:

1)

With the G1000 System OFF, insert the SD card
containing the aviation database update into the
top card slot of the PFD to be updated (Label of
SD card facing left).

2)

Turn the G1000 System ON. A prompt similar to
the following is displayed in the upper left corner
of the PFD:

Figure 1-11 Database Update Prompt

3)

Press the ENT Key to start the database update.
A prompt similar to the following is displayed:

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4)

After the update completes, the PFD starts in
normal mode.

5)

Turn the G1000 System OFF and remove the SD
card.

6)

Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the MFD. The MFD
and PFD databases are now updated. Remove
the SD card when finished.

7)

Verify that the correct update cycle is loaded
during startup of the MFD.

Garmin Databases

Since these databases are not stored internally in the
MFD or PFD, a Supplemental Data Card containing iden
tical database versions must be kept in each display unit.

NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and
obstacle databases comes from government
agencies. Garmin accurately processes and
cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee
the accuracy and completeness of the data.

1)

Insert one SD card in the bottom card slot of
the MFD and one in the bottom card slot of the
PFD. The SD card containing the ChartView or
FliteCharts database must be inserted into the
bottom slot on the MFD.

-

Figure 1-12 Database Update Confirmation

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2)

Apply power to the G1000 System. View the
MFD power-up splash screen. Check that the
databases are initialized and displayed in the
window of the splash screen. When updating the
terrain and FliteCharts databases, an ‘in progress’
message may be seen. If this message is present,
wait for the system to finish loading before
verifying the correct databases are initialized,
then proceed to step 3.

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Figure 1-13 Power-Up Splash Screen Window

3)

Acknowledge the Power-up Page agreement by
pressing the

4)

At the MAP – NAVIGATION MAP Page, select
the

MAP

the

TOPO

(not dimmed) and other database features are
functioning.

5)

Power down the G1000.

ENT

Key or the right most softkey.

Softkey and check to make sure that

and

TERRAIN

1.8 PILOT PROFILES

Creating a Profile

1)

Select the AUX - System Setup Page.

2)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

3)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘CREATE’
in the Pilot Profile Box.

4)

Press the ENT Key. A ‘Create Profile’ window is
displayed.

Softkeys are available

5)

Use the FMS Knob to enter a profile name

6)

Press the ENT Key.

7)

In the next field, use the small FMS Knob to select
the desired settings upon which to base the new
profile.

8)

Press the ENT Key.

9)

With ‘CREATE’ highlighted, press the ENT Key to
create the profile.

Selecting a Profile

1)

Select the AUX - System Setup Page.

2)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

3)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the active
profile field in the Pilot Profile Box.

4)

Turn the small FMS Knob to display the pilot
profile list and highlight the desired profile.

5)

Press the ENT Key. The G1000 loads and displays
the system settings for the selected profile.

Renaming a Profile

1)

Select the AUX - System Setup Page.

2)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

3)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘RENAME’
in the Pilot Profile Box.

4)

Press the ENT Key.

5)

In the ‘Rename Profile’ window, turn the FMS
Knob to select the profile to rename.

6)

Press the ENT Key.

7)

Use the FMS Knob to enter a new profile name
up to 16 characters.

8)

Press the ENT Key.

9)

With ‘RENAME’ highlighted, press the ENT
Key.

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Deleting a Profile

1)

Select the AUX - System Setup Page.

2)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

3)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘DELETE’
in the Pilot Profile Box.

4)

Press the ENT Key.

5)

In the ‘Delete Profile’ window, turn the FMS Knob
to select the profile to be deleted.

6)

Press the ENT Key.

7)

With ‘DELETE’ highlighted, press the ENT Key.

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SECTION 2: FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

The following discussions pertain to the Primary Flight Display, unless otherwise indicated.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

1

NAV Frequency Box

2

Airspeed Indicator

18

17

16

10

Turn Rate Indicator

11

Barometric Setting Box

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

3

True Airspeed/Mach Box

4

Heading Box

5

Horizontal Situation Indicator

6

Outside Air Temperature Box

7

Softkeys

8

System Time Box

9

Transponder Status Box

Figure 2-1 Default PFD Information

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12

Vertical Speed Indicator

13

Altimeter

14

Altitude Reference Box

15

COM Frequency Box

16

Navigation Status Box

17

Slip/Skid Indicator

18

Attitude Indicator

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1

15

14

13

2

3

4

5

6

1

Traffic Annunciation

2

Vspeed References

3

Selected Heading Box

4

Wind Data Window

5

Inset Map

6

BRG1 Information Window

7

DME Information Window

8

BRG2 Information Window

7

9

Alerts Window

10

Barometric Minimums Box

11

Selected Course Box

12

Altitude Reference Bug

13

Barometric Minimums Bug

14

Vertical Deviation/Glidepath (WAAS
enabled systems only)/Glidesope Indicator

15

Marker Beacon Annunciation

8

12

11

10

9

2-2

Active Flight Plan Leg

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Figure 2-2 Additional PFD Information

Distance to Next

Waypoint

Figure 2-3 PFD Navigation Status Box

Bearing to Next
Waypoint

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2.1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR

Speed

Ranges

Actual

Airspeed

True Airspeed

Box

Figure 2-4 Airspeed Indicator

Speed Indication

The numeric labels and major tick marks on the
moving tape are marked at intervals of 10 knots. Minor
tick marks are at intervals of 5 knots. Speed indication
starts at 20 knots. High speed awareness is represented
by a red and white ‘barber pole’. If the airspeed pointer
reaches the yellow band, or the trend vector reaches the
barber pole, the digits in the pointer turn yellow. If the
airspeed pointer reaches the ‘barber pole’, the pointer
turns red (refer to Figure 2-5).

Airspeed

Trend

Vector

Vspeed

References

Airspeed Trend Vector

The end of the trend vector displays approximately
what the airspeed will be in 6 seconds if the current rate
of acceleration/deceleration is maintained.

Vspeed References

Vspeeds are set using the TMR/REF Softkey. When
active (ON), the Vspeeds are displayed at their respective
locations to the right of the airspeed scale.

True Airspeed Box

The True Airspeed box is located below the Airspeed
indicator and displays the true airspeed in knots.

2.2 ATTITUDE INDICATOR

The Slip/Skid Indicator is located under the roll pointer
and moves laterally away from the pointer to indicate
lateral acceleration. One Slip/Skid indicator displacement
is equal to one ball displacement when compared to a
traditional slip/skid indicator.

10

9

1

2

3

4

8

7

6

5

Figure 2-5 Red Pointer

Low speed awareness is represented by a red range.
Refer to the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH) for speed
criteria.

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1

Roll Pointer

2

Roll Scale

3

Horizon Line

4

Aircraft Symbol

5

Land Representation

Figure 2-6 Attitude Indicator

6

Aircraft Wing Tips

7

Pitch Scale

8

Slip/Skid Indicator

9

Sky Representation

10

Roll Scale Zero

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2.3 ALTIMETER

Altitude

Altitude

Reference

Bug

Altitude

Trend
Vector

Barometric

Altitude

Minimums Bug

Figure 2-7 Altimeter

Altitude Reference Bug

The Altitude Reference Bug is displayed at the Selected
Altitude or the edge of the tape (whichever is closer to the
current altitude) to provide increased altitude awareness
and to set the desired hold altitude for the autopilot.

Set the Altitude Reference Bug:

Turn the
Bug. The small
the large
altitude also appears in the Altitude Reference
Box above the Altimeter.

ALT

Knobs to set the Altitude Reference

ALT

Knob sets the hundreds and

ALT

Knob sets the thousands. This

Reference

Box

Current

Altitude

Barometric

Setting

Box

Barometric Setting Box

Tur

n the BARO Knob to select the desired setting.

Altitude Alerting

Within 1000 ft

Figure 2-8 Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciations

Within 200 ft

Visual annunciations appear in the Altitude Reference
Box. Whenever the setting is changed, the Altitude
Alerter is reset. The Altitude Alerter is independent of the
Automatic Flight Control System.

Deviation of ±200 ft

Metric Display

Display altitude in meters and barometric
pressure in hectopascals:

1)

Press the PFD Softkey to display the second level
softkeys.

2)

Press the ALT UNIT Softkey.

3)

Press the METRIC Softkey to display altitude in
meters.

4)

Press the HPA Softkey to display the barometric
setting in hectopascals. Press the IN Softkey
to display the barometric setting in inches of
mercury.

5)

Press the BACK Softkey to return to the previous
level softkeys.

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Altitude Trend Vector

The end of the trend vector displays approximately
what the altitude will be in 6 seconds if the current rate of
vertical speed is maintained.

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Vertical

Deviation

Indicator

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VNV

Target

Altitude

Required

Vertical

Speed

Figure 2-9 Altimeter (Metric)

2.4 VERTICAL DEVIATION/GLIDEPATH/

GLIDESLOPE INDICATOR

NOTE: VNV altitudes displayed on the Active
Flightplan Page must be designated for use in
vertical guidance.

The Vertical Deviation and Required Vertical Speed
Indicators appear when vertical guidance is being given
prior to executing an approach (see Figure 2-10). In
systems that are WAAS enabled, the Glidepath Indicator
appears at a point prior to the FAF when executing an
or LNAV+V approach (see Figure 2-11).

LPV

Figure 2-10 Vertical Deviation Indications

Glidepath

Indicator

Figure 2-11 Glidepath Indicator

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The Glideslope Indicator appears when an ILS approach
has been activated and an ILS is tuned in the active NAV
receiver field (see Figure 2-12).

Marker Beacon

Annunciation

Glideslope

Indicator

Figure 2-12 Glideslope Indicator

2.5 MARKER BEACON ANNUNCIATIONS

Outer Marker Middle Marker Inner Marker

2.6 VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR

Vertical Speed Pointer

Figure 2-14 Vertical Speed Indicator

The actual vertical speed is displayed inside the

pointer.

2.7 BAROMETRIC ALTITUDE MINIMUMS

The desired barometric altitude minimums can be set in
the Timer/References Window. The altitude ranges from 0
to 16,000 feet in 10-foot increments. The minimums are
reset anytime the power is cycled.

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Altimeter

Figure 2-13 Marker Beacon Annunciations

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Figure 2-15 Barometric Minimum Descent Altitude Settings

The desired barometric minimum descent altitude
(MDA, or Decision Height, DH) can be set in the Timer/
References Window.

Visual annunciations alert the pilot when approaching
the MDA:

• When the aircraft altitude descends to within 2500
feet of the MDA setting, the Barometric Minimum
Box appears with the altitude in light blue text.

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The bug appears on the tape in light blue once in
range.

• When the aircraft passes through 100 feet of the
MDA, the bug and text turn white.

• Once the aircraft descends past the MDA, the bug
and text turn yellow and the aural alert, “Minimums
Minimums”, is generated.

Alerting is inhibited while the aircraft is on the ground.
If the aircraft climbs after having reached the MDA, once it
reaches 50 feet above the

Barometric

Minimum Bug

Barometric

Minimum Box

MDA, alerting is disabled.

Within 2500 ft

Altitude Reached

Within 100 ft

2)

Turn the small
barometric altitude minimums and press the

FMS

Knob to select the desired

ENT

Key. The ON/OFF field is now highlighted.

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob in the direction of the

green arrowhead.

2.8 WIND DATA

When the window is selected for display, but wind
information is invalid or unavailable, the window shows
“NO WIND DATA”. Wind data can be displayed in three
different ways:

• Longitudinal and lateral components (Option 1)

• Total wind direction and speed (Option 2)

• Total direction with head and crosswind speed
components (Option 3)

Option 1 Option 2

Option 3 No Data

Figure 2-16 Barometric Minimum Descent Altitude

Alerting Visual Annunciations

Set the barometric altitude minimums:

1)

From the Timer References Window, turn the large

FMS

Knob to highlight the BARO MIN field.

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Displaying wind data:

1)

Press the PFD Softkey.

2)

Press the WIND Softkey to display wind data
below the Selected Heading.

3)

Press one of the OPTN softkeys to change how
wind data is displayed.

4)

To remove the Wind Data Window, press the OFF
Softkey.

Figure 2-17 Wind Data Window

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2.9 HORIZONTAL SITUATION INDICATOR (HSI)

15

14

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

1

Turn Rate Indicator

2

Ground Track Bug

3

Lateral Deviation Scale

4

Navigation Source

5

Aircraft Symbol

6

Course Deviation Indicator

7

Rotating Compass Rose

8

OBS Mode

9

TO/FROM Indicator

10

Heading Bug

11

Course Pointer

12

Flight Phase

13

Turn Rate and Heading Trend Vector

14

Heading

15

Lubber Line

Figure 2-18 Horizontal Situation Indicator

13

12

11

10

9

8

Turn Rate Indicator and Heading Trend Vector

Tick marks to the left and right of the lubber line
denote half-standard and standard turn rates. A magenta
turn rate trend vector shows the current turn rate. The
end of the trend vector gives the heading predicted in six
seconds, based on the present turn rate. At rates greater
than 4 deg/sec, an arrowhead appears at the end of the
magenta trend vector and the prediction is no longer
valid.

Half-Standard Turn

Rate Tick Mark

Standard Turn

Rate Tick Mark

Figure 2-19 Turn Rate Indicator and Trend Vector

Figure 2-20 Standard-Rate Turn Indication

Turn Rate
Trend Vector
(rate > 4
deg/sec)

Turn Rate
Trend Vector
(standard rate)

Course Pointer

The Course Pointer is a single line arrow (GPS, VOR1
and LOC1) or double line arrow (VOR2 and LOC2) which
points in the direction of the set course.

Figure 2-21 Course Pointer

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Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)

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The CDI scale automatically adjusts to the current
phase of flight as seen in Figure 2-22. Scaling may be
selected manually from the MFD System Setup Page.

Flight Phase Automatic CDI Full-scale

Deflection

Departure (DRPT) 0.3 nm
Terminal (TERM)
Enroute (ENR) 2.0 nm
Oceanic (OCN) 2.0 nm

1.0 nm

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

Figure 2-23 Typical LNAV and LNAV+V Approach CDI Scaling

Approach (LNAV)

Approach (LNAV+V)

Approach (LNAV/
VNAV)

Approach (LPV)

Missed Approach

1.0 nm decreasing to 350 feet

depending on variables (see Figure

2-23)

1.0 nm decreasing to a specified
course width, then 0.3 nm,

depending on variables (see Figure

2-24)

0.3 nm

Figure 2-22 Phases of Flight/CDI Scaling

Figure 2-24 Typical LNAV/VNAV and LPV Approach CDI Scaling

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SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

Bearing Pointers and Information Windows

Pressing the PFD Softkey provides access to the BRG1
and BRG2 Softkeys. The BRG1 Pointer is a single line
pointer. The BRG2 Pointer is a double line pointer.

Bearing 1

Pointer

Bearing 1

Information

Window

Figure 2-25 HSI with Bearing Information

Distance to

Bearing Source

Waypoint
Identifier

Bearing

Source

Figure 2-26 BRG1 Information Window

Bearing 2

Pointer

Pointer

Icon

Distance to

Bearing Source

CDI

Bearing 2

Information

Window

Waypoint

Identifier

DME (optional)

To display the DME Information Window, press the

PFD Softkey followed by the DME Softkey.

Figure 2-28 DME Information Window

Navigation Source

Change navigation sources:

1)

Press the CDI Softkey to change from GPS to
VOR1/LOC1.

2)

Press the CDI Softkey again to change from
VOR1/LOC1 to VOR2/LOC2.

3)

Press the
GPS.

When using GPS as the navigation source, the following

may appear:

• LOI - GPS position integrity is inadequate for the
current procedure being flown. If GPS is being used
as primary navigation, and LOI is annunciated, other
means of primary navigation will be required, such
as VHF. LOI is also displayed during GPS position
initialization.

• WARN – GPS detects a position error.

• SUSP – Displayed when in OBS Mode indicating
GPS waypoint sequencing is suspended.

• DR – Navigating using Dead Reckoning due to an
error in the GPS solution.

CDI

Softkey a third time to return to

2-10

Pointer

Icon

Figure 2-27 BRG2 Information Window

Bearing

Source

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Figure 2-29 GPS LOI, GPS SUSP, LOC1 and VOR2

Enable/disable OBS Mode while navigating
with GPS:

1)

Press the OBS Softkey to select OBS Mode.

2)

Turn the CRS Knob to select the desired course
to/from the waypoint.

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

2.10 GENERIC TIMER

Figure 2-30 Timer Status Prompts

Change the Generic Timer:

1)

Press the

FMS

Turn the
press the
highlighted.

2)

Turn the small
window. Turn the
‘DOWN’, then press the
now highlighted.

3)

Press the
timer (if the timer is counting DOWN, it must be
reset manually). Press the
Softkey to remove the window.

TMR/REF

Softkey, then turn the large

Knob to select the time field (hh/mm/ss).

FMS

Knobs to set the desired time, then

ENT

Key. The UP/DOWN field is now

FMS

Knob to display the UP/DOWN

FMS

Knob to select ‘UP’ or

ENT

Key. ‘START?’ is

ENT

Key to START, STOP, or RESET the

CLR

Key or the

TMR/REF

3)

Press the OBS Softkey again to disable OBS
Mode.

NOTE: The OBS Softkey is only displayed when

navigating an active leg using GPS.

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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

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SECTION 3: ENGINE INDICATION

SYSTEM (EIS)

3.1 DEFAULT ENGINE DISPLAY

In all cases white or green indicates normal operation,

yellow indicates caution, and red indicates warning.

SECTION 3 – ENGINE

INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS)

Pressing the

ENGINE Softkey makes available the
full EIS Page, providing access to the
softkeys.

Essential Bus

Voltage

STBY ALT displayed

when standby alternator

is producing more than

than 2 amps

Figure 3-1 Default Engine Display

(Normally Aspirated)

ASSIST and fuel

Emergency

Battery
Voltage

Turbo Inlet

Temperature

Essential Bus

Voltage

Figure 3-2 Default Engine Display

Emergency

Battery
Voltage

(Turbocharged)

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3-1

SECTION 3 – ENGINE

INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS)

3.2 FULL EIS DISPLAY

NOTE: Fuel calculations do not use the aircraft
fuel quantity indicators, and are calculated from
the last entered fuel remaining (GAL REM).

Press the ENGINE Softkey to display the full size

engine display.

The following softkeys allow for adjustment of the

remaining fuel quantity.

- DEC FUEL – Allows the pilot to decrease the fuel
remaining (GAL REM) in 1-pound increments

- INC FUEL – Allows the pilot to increase the
remaining in 1-pound increments

- RST FUEL – Resets the fuel remaining to 102
gallons.

In the FUEL CALC box, fuel used (GAL USED),
endurance (ENDUR), and range (RANGE NM) are
all calculated based on the last adjustment of the fuel
remaining (GAL REM). Remaining fuel quantity does not
reset when power is cycled.

fuel

3-2

Figure 3-3 Full Engine Display

(Turbocharged)

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SECTION 3 – ENGINE

INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS)

Figure 3-4 Full Engine Display

(Normally Aspirated)

Leaning Assist (Normally Aspirated Engine Only)

1)

Press the

2)

Press the

3)

Lean the mixture until one of the cylinder’s
exhaust temperature peaks. This is indicated by
‘1st’ being displayed below the first cylinder to
peak.

4)

Continue leaning the mixture until the last of the
cylinders peaks. This is indicated by ‘Last’ being
displayed below the last peaking cylinder.

5)

Adjust the ∆peak according to the Airplane Flight
Manual.

ENGINE
ASSIST

Softkey.

Softkey.

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Press the ASSIST Softkey when finished leaning to
remove the leaning function. Press the ENGINE Softkey
to exit the Engine Page and return the MFD to default
operation.

3-3

SECTION 3 – ENGINE

INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS)

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3-4

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SECTION 4: NAV/COM AND

TRANSPONDER

The NAV/COM controls and frequency boxes share the
same locations on the on the Primary Flight Display and
the Multi-Function Display.

SECTION 4 – NAV/COM &

TRANSPONDER

NAV

Controls

NAV Frequency Box COM Frequency Box

COM

Controls

Figure 4-1 G1000 VHF NAV/COM Controls (

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PFD shown)

4-1

SECTION 4 – NAV/COM &

TRANSPONDER

Standby NAV

Frequency Field

Frequency Field

Selected NAV

Frequency

Active NAV

Frequency Transfer Arrow

NAV Controls COM Controls

Figure 4-2 Frequency Fields

Figure 4-3 Frequency Transfer Arrow and Tuning Box

VOL/PUSH

ID Knob

VOL/PUSH

SQ Knob

Selected COM

Frequency

Tuning Box

Active COM

Frequency Field

Standby COM

Frequency Field

Tuning BoxTuning Box

4-2

Frequency Transfer Key

Dual NAV

Knob

• Turn to tune in desired
frequencies.

• Press to change tuning box
positions.

Figure 4-4 NAV/COM Controls

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Dual COM

Knob

SECTION 4 – NAV/COM &

TRANSPONDER

4.1 RADIO STATUS INDICATIONS

• RX – When a COM signal is received, a white ‘RX’
appears by the active COM frequency during signal
reception.

• TX – When a COM radio is transmitting, a white ‘TX’
indication appears to the right of the corresponding
COM frequency.

• ID – When the Morse code identifier is ON for a NAV
radio, a
the corresponding active NAV frequency. The Morse
code identifier can be heard if the corresponding
NAV radio is selected on the audio panel.

white ‘ID’ indication appears to the left of

Figure 4-5 Radio Status Indications

4.2 VOLUME

‘VOLUME’ is displayed in place of the associated radio
name (i.e., ‘COM1’ or ‘NAV2’) for two seconds after the
volume level is last changed. The percentage of maximum
volume is displayed in place of the standby frequency
selected by the tuning box.

4.4 QUICKLY ACTIVATING 121.500 MHZ

Pressing and holding the COM Frequency Transfer
Key for approximately two (2) seconds automatically tunes
the selected COM radio to the emergency frequency.

4.5 OPTIONAL NAV RADIOS

DME Radio (optional)

The DME Tuning Window is displayed by pressing the
DME Softkey.

Figure 4-7 Radio Tuning Window

Change the DME tuning source:

1)

From the tuning window, turn the large
to highlight the DME source field.

2)

Turn the small
window. Turn the
mode and press the

FMS

Knob to display the selection

FMS

Knob to select the desired

ENT

Key.

FMS

Knob

Figure 4-6 COM Volume Level

4.3 AUTOMATIC SQUELCH

Automatic squelch can be disabled for a COM radio by
pressing the COM Knob to place the tuning box on the
desired COM’s standby frequency, then by pressing the
VOL/PUSH SQ Knob.

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Figure 4-8 DME Selection Window

ADF Radio (optional)

The G1000 does not support tuning of the ADF in
PA32. ADF tuning is accomplished through the Bendix/
King KR 87 ADF Radio. ADF volume must also be
adjusted through the KR 87.

4-3

SECTION 4 – NAV/COM &

TRANSPONDER

4.6 FREQUENCY AUTO-TUNING

Auto-tuning on the PFD

Figure 4-9 Nearest Airports Window (PFD)

1)

Press the
Airports Window.

2)

Turn either
frequency.

3)

Press the
standby field of the active COM.

4)

Press the
frequency in the active field.

NAV frequencies are entered automatically in the active
NAV frequency field upon approach loading or approach
activation.

NRST

Softkey to display the Nearest

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired

ENT

Key to place the frequency in the

Frequency Transfer

Key to place the

4.7 TRANSPONDER

Mode Selection

The STBY, ON, ALT, GND, VFR, CODE, and IDENT

Softkeys can be accessed by pressing the

Ground Mode (Automatic or Manual)

GND is displayed when the aircraft is on the ground or

when the

GND Softkey is pressed. The transponder does
not allow Mode A and Mode C replies, but it does permit
acquisition squitter and replies to discretely address
Mode S interrogations.

Figure 4-10 Ground Mode

Standby Mode (Manual)

Press the

STBY Softkey. In Standby Mode, the tran­sponder does not reply to interrogations, but new codes
can be entered.

STBY Mode (White

Code Number and

XPDR Softkey.

Mode)

4-4

Auto-tuning on the MFD

Auto-tuning on the MFD is done in much the same way
as on the PFD. Use the FMS Knobs to select the desired
frequency on any of the information pages. Pressing the
ENT Key then loads the selected frequency in the tuning
box as a standby frequency.

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Figure 4-11 Standby Mode

Manual ON Mode

Press the

ON Softkey. ON Mode generates Mode A
and Mode S replies, but Mode C altitude reporting is in­hibited.

ON Mode

(No Altitude

Reporting)

Figure 4-12 ON Mode

SECTION 4 – NAV/COM &

TRANSPONDER

Altitude Mode (Automatic or Manual)

Altitude Mode is automatically selected when the air

­craft becomes airborne. Altitude Mode may also be se­lected manually by pressing the ALT Softkey.

All transponder replies requesting altitude information

are provided with pressure altitude information.

ALT Mode (Mode C

Altitude Reporting)

Figure 4-13 Altitude Mode

Reply Status

When the transponder sends replies to interrogations,
an “R” indication appears momentarily in the reply status
field.

Reply

Indication

Figure 4-14 Reply Indication

Enter Code Using Softkeys

1)

Press the

XPDR

Softkey to display the

transponder Mode Selection softkeys.

2)

Press the

CODE

Softkey to display the
transponder Code Selection softkeys, which
includes the digit softkeys.

3)

Press the appropriate digit softkeys to enter
the code in the four-digit code field of the
Transponder Status Box. When the last digit
is entered, the transponder code becomes
active.

When entering a code, press the

BKSP

as needed to back up and change code
digits.

Enter Code Using the FMS Knob

1)

Press the

XPDR

Softkey to display the
transponder Mode Selection softkeys.

2)

Press the

CODE

Softkey to display the
transponder Code Selection softkeys, which
includes the digit softkeys.

Softkey

Code Selection

VFR Code Selection

1)

Press the
transponder Mode Selection softkeys.

2)

Press the
Pressing the
previous identification code.

NOTE: The pre-programmed VFR Code is set at
the factory to 1200.

XPDR

Softkey to display the

VFR

Softkey to enter the VFR code.

VFR

Softkey again restores the

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3)

Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the first two
digits.

4)

Turn the large FMS Knob to place the cursor
in position to change the second two digits.

5)

Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the second
two digits.

6)

Press the ENT Key to activate the code
immediately, or wait 10 seconds and the code
will become active.

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SECTION 4 – NAV/COM &

TRANSPONDER

Flight ID Reporting

If so configured, the Flight ID may be entered in the

Timer/Reference Window.

Figure 4-15 Timer/References Window

1)

Press the
References Window.

2)

Turn the large FMS Knob to place the cursor in
the Flight ID field.

TMR/REF

Softkey to display the Timer/

Flight ID

PFD Entry

4-6

3)

Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the desired
first character.

4)

Turn the large FMS knob to place the cursor in
the next desired field.

5)

Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the next
desired character.

6)

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the desired Flight ID
is entered.

7)

Press the ENT Key. ‘updating’ will be displayed
as the Flight ID is loaded into the system.

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SECTION 5: AUDIO PANEL

SECTION 5 – AUDIO PANEL

(COM3 MIC is unavailable)

Transmitters

Split COM

Passenger Address

Marker Beacon/Mute

Aircraft Navigation Radio Audio

(AUX unavailable)

Manual Squelch

Received Audio
(COM 3 is unavailable)

Telephone (Unavailable)

Speaker

Marker Beacon Signal Sensitivity

Aircraft Navigation Radio Audio

Digital Clearance Recorder Play Key

ICS Isolation

VOL/SQ

Volume/Squelch

VOL Annunciation

Figure 5-1 Audio Panel Controls

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SQ Annunciation

Reversionary Mode

5-1

SECTION 5 – AUDIO PANEL

5.1 COM RADIO SELECTION

Pressing the COM1 MIC or COM2 MIC Key selects
the active transmitter (i.e., microphone). The associated
receiver audio (COM1 or COM2) also becomes selected
when the COM MIC Key is pressed.

Figure 5-2 Transceivers

5.2 SPLIT COM FUNCTION

NOTE: Split COM performance is affected by the
distance between the antennas and the separa­tion of the tuned frequencies.

In this mode, both the pilot and the copilot can transmit
simultaneously over separate radios. The pilot can still
monitor NAV1, NAV2, and MKR audio as selected, but
the copilot is only able to monitor COM2.

5.3 MARKER BEACON RECEIVER

The marker beacon receiver is always on. Only the
marker beacon audio can be turned off. Figure 5-4 shows
the marker beacon annunciators on the PFD.

When the
annunciator is lit and the audio tone can be heard over
the speaker or headsets during marker beacon reception.

When the tone is active, pressing the MKR/MUTE
Key once mutes the audio but does not affect the marker
annunciator. The audio returns when the next marker
signal is received.

To turn off the marker beacon audio, press the
MUTE Key once when there is no marker indication
present, or press twice when an indication is present. The
key annunciator will be extinguished when the marker
beacon audio is turned off.

MKR/MUTE Key is pressed, the key

Outer Marker

Annunciator

Middle Marker

Annunciator

MKR/

5-2

Figure 5-3 Split COM Function

Pressing the COM 1/2 Key selects and deselects the
split COM function. During split COM operation, the
COM1, COM1 MIC, COM2, and COM2 MIC Keys are
active.

When the COM 1/2 Key is selected, COM1 is used by
the pilot for transmission and COM2 is used by the copilot.
The COM1 MIC annunciator blinks when the pilot’s
Push-to-talk is pressed and the COM2 MIC annunciator
blinks when the copilot’s Push-to-talk is presssed.

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Inner Marker

Annunciator

Figure 5-4 Marker Beacon Annunciators on the PFD

Marker Beacon Signal Sensitivity

The HI SENS Key can be pressed for increased marker
beacon signal sensitivity.

SECTION 5 – AUDIO PANEL

Figure 5-6 Navigation Radios

Figure 5-5 Marker Beacon

5.4 NAV RADIO AUDIO SELECTION

Pressing NAV1 or NAV2 selects and deselects the radio
source and activates the annunciator. Selected audio can
be heard over the headset and the speakers. Pushing the
PUSH/VOL/ID Knob at this time allows the navigation
facility identifer to be heard. These two keys can be
selected individually or together.

Mode

PILOT KEY

ANNUNCIATOR

ALL OFF OFF

PILOT

ON OFF

COPLT KEY

ANNUNCIATOR

5.5 INTERCOM SYSTEM (ICS) ISOLATION

Press the PILOT and/or COPLT Key to select who is
isolated from hearing the NAV/COM radios and music.
Selection scenarios are addressed in Table 5-1.

Figure 5-7 ICS Isolation

Pilot Hears Copilot Hears

Selected radios;
pilot; copilot;
passengers;
MUSIC 1

Selected radios;
pilot

Selected radios;
pilot; copilot;
passengers;
MUSIC 1

Copilot;
passengers;
MUSIC 1

Passenger

Selected radios;
pilot; copilot;
passengers;
MUSIC 2

Copilot;
passengers;
MUSIC 2

Hears

COPILOT

OFF ON

CREW ON ON

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Selected radios;
pilot; passengers;
MUSIC 1

Selected radios;
pilot; copilot

Table 5-1 ICS Isolation Modes

Copilot

Selected radios;
pilot; copilot

Selected radios;
pilot; passengers;
MUSIC 2

Passengers;
MUSIC 2

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SECTION 5 – AUDIO PANEL

5.6 INTERCOM SQUELCH CONTROL

Select manual squelch for intercom audio by pressing

the MAN SQ Key to light the annunciator.

small

Pressing the
between volume and squelch adjustment by lighting VOL
or SQ respectively.

Figure 5-8 Volume/Squelch Control

VOL/SQ Knob now switches

5.7 DIGITAL CLEARANCE RECORDER

AND PLAYER

• Pressing MKR/MUTE while playing a memory block
stops play.

• Pressing the PLAY Key during play begins playing
the previously recorded memory block. Each
subsequent press of the PLAY Key will begin playing
the next previously recorded block.

If a COM input signal is detected while playing, play
is halted and the new COM input signal is recorded as the
latest block.

5-4

Each reception of primary active COM audio is
automatically recorded in a memory block. When the next
transmission is received, it is recorded in the next memory
block, and so on. Once the 2.5 minutes of recording time
has been reached, the recorder begins recording over the
stored memory blocks, starting from the oldest block.
Powering off the unit automatically clears all recorded
blocks.

Figure 5-9 Recorder/Player

• Pressing PLAY once plays the latest recorded
memory block, then returns to normal operation.

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Piper PA32

SECTION 6: AUTOMATIC FLIGHT

CONTROL

Refer to the pilot’s guide for the installed autopilot

system.

SECTION 6 – AUTOMATIC

FLIGHT CONTROL

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

SECTION 7: NAVIGATION

The majority of the following discussions pertain to
the Multi Function Display. In discussions pertaining to
the PFD, the controls are located on the PFD.

7.1 NAVIGATION MAP PAGE

WARNING: The map display should only be
used for situational awareness. Any map display
indication should be compared with approved
navigation sources.

Select the MAP Page Group

1)

Turn the large
in the page group box in the lower right of the
MFD display.

2)

Turn the small
page (indicated by a solid rectangular icon).

FMS

Knob until ‘MAP’ is highlighted

FMS

Knob to select the first MAP

7.2 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION

Direct-to Navigation from the MFD

Identifier

Facility Name

City

VNV

Target Altitude

Map of the

Selected

Waypoint

Bearing

Direct-to

Course

Figure 7-2 MFD Direct-to Window

Enter a Direct-to Destination

1)

Press the

Direct-to ( )

Geographic

Region

VNV Target Altitude

Offset Before Selected

Map Orientation

Map Range

Distance

Activate Field

Key.

Direct-to

Figure 7-1 Navigation Map Page (Enroute)

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2)

Enter the destination waypoint identifier.

3)

Press the

ENT

Key to confirm the identifier. The

‘Activate?’ field is highlighted.

4)

If no altitude constraint or course is desired, press

ENT

the

Key to activate. To enter an altitude

contraint, proceed to step 5.

5)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to place the cursor over

the ‘VNV’ altitude field.

6)

Enter the desired altitude.

7)

Press the

ENT

Key. The option to select ‘MSL’ or

‘AGL ‘is now displayed.

8)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to select ‘MSL’ or

‘AGL’.

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9)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor is placed in the

‘VNV’ offset distance field.

10)

Enter the desired target altitude offset from the

selected Direct-to.

11)

Press the

the large

ENT

Key to highlight ‘Activate?’ or turn

FMS

Knob to highlight the ‘COURSE’

field.

12)

Enter the desired course to the waypoint.

13)

Press the

14)

Press the

ENT

Key to highlight ‘ACTIVATE?’.

ENT

again to activate the Direct-to.

Select a Direct-to Destination to a Flight Plan

Waypoint

1)

While navigating an active flight plan, press the

Direct-to ( )

2)

Turn the small

Key.

FMS

Knob to the left to display a
list of flight plan waypoints as shown in Figure
7-3.

Select a Direct-to Destination to a Nearest Airport

1)

Press the

2)

Turn the small

Direct-to ( )

FMS

Knob to the left. Initially, a

Key.

flight plan waypoint list is displayed as in Figure
7-3. The list is populated only when navigating
a flight plan.

Figure 7-4 Nearest Airport List (MFD)

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to the right to display
the ‘NRST’ airports to the aircraft’s current
position as shown in Figure 7-4.

4)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired

airport.

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Figure 7-3 Flight Plan Waypoint List (MFD)

3)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired

waypoint.

4)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor is now displayed

on ‘ACTIVATE?’.

5)

Press

ENT

again to activate a Direct-to.

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5)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor is now displayed

on ‘ACTIVATE?’.

6)

Press

ENT

again to activate a Direct-to.

Select a Direct-to Destination to a Recently Entered
Identifier

1)

Press the

2)

Turn the small

Direct-to ( )

FMS

Knob to the left. Initially, a

Key.

flight plan waypoint list is displayed as in Figure
7-3. The list is populated only when navigating
a flight plan.

Figure 7-5 Recently Entered Waypoints List (MFD)

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to the right to display

the ‘RECENT’ waypoints as shown in Figure 7-

5.

4)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired

airport.

5)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor is now displayed

on ‘ACTIVATE?’.

6)

Press

ENT

again to activate a Direct-to.

Re-center the CDI to the Destination Waypoint

ess the Direct-to

Pr

pressing the

ENT

( )

Key, followed by

Key twice. If a missed approach
point (MAP) is the current destination, the
approach will be canceled.

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8)

Press the

9)

Turn the large

ENT

Key.

FMS

Knob to place the cursor in

the ‘COURSE’ field.

10)

Enter the desired course.

11)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor now highlights

‘ACTIVATE?’.

12)

Press the

ENT

Key again to begin navigation using
the selected destination, altitude constraint, and
course.

Canceling Direct-to Navigation

1)

2)

Press the
Press the

Direct-to ( )

MENU

Key to display the Direct-to

Key.

options menu.

3)

With ‘Cancel Direct-To NAV’ highlighted, press
the

ENT

Key. If a flight plan is still active, the
G1000 resumes navigating the flight plan along
the closest leg.

Manually Define the Active Direct-to

1)

Press the

2)

Turn the large

Direct-to ( )

FMS

Knob to highlight the ‘VNV’

Key.

altitude field.

3)

Enter the desired altitude.

4)

Press the

ENT

Key. The option to select ‘MSL’ or

‘AGL’ is now displayed.

5)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to select ‘MSL’ or

‘AGL’.

6)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor now highlights the

VNV offset field.

7)

Enter the desired the offset distance.

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Figure 7-6 Canceling Direct-to Navigation

Direct-to Navigation from the PFD

WPT Symbol

Identifier

Facility Name

VNV Target Altitude

Bearing to WPT

Course to Selected WPT

Figure 7-7 PFD Direct-to Window

WPT Location

Offset Distance

Distance from WPT

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Enter a Direct-to Destination

1)

Press the Direct-to Key

2)

Turn the large

FMS

( )

.

Knob to place the cursor in

the desired selection field.

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to begin selecting the

desired identifier, location, etc.

4)

Press the

5)

The cursor is now flashing on ‘ACTIVATE?’. If

ENT

Key.

no altitude constraint or course is desired, press

ENT

the

Key to activate. To enter an altitude

contraint, proceed to step 6.

6)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to place the cursor over

the ‘VNV’ altitude field.

7)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to enter the desired

VNV altitude.

8)

Press the

ENT

Key. The option to select ‘MSL’ or

‘AGL’ is now displayed.

9)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to select ‘MSL’ or

‘AGL’.

10)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor is placed in the

‘VNV’ offset distance field.

11)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to enter the desired
target altitude offset from the selected Direct­to.

12)

Press the

the large

ENT

Key to highlight ‘Activate?’ or turn

FMS

Knob to highlight the ‘COURSE’

field.

Select a Direct-to Destination to a Flight Plan
Waypoint

1)

While navigating an active flight plan, press the

Direct-to ( )

2)

Turn the small

Key.

FMS

Knob to the left to display a
list of flight plan waypoints as shown in Figure
7-8.

Figure 7-8 Flight Plan Waypoint List (PFD)

3)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired

waypoint.

4)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor is now displayed

on ‘ACTIVATE?’.

5)

Press

ENT

again to activate a Direct-to.

Select a Direct-to Destination to a Nearest Airport

1)

Press the

2)

Turn the small

Direct-to ( )

FMS

Knob to the left. Initially, a

Key.

flight plan waypoint list is displayed as in Figure
7-8. The list is only populated when navigating
a flight plan.

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13)

Turn the small

course to the waypoint.

14)

Press the

15)

Press the

ENT
ENT

FMS

Knob to enter the desired

Key to highlight ‘ACTIVATE?’.
again to activate the Direct-to.

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Figure 7-9 Nearest Airport List (PFD)

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to the right to display
the ‘NRST’ airports to the aircraft’s current
position as shown in Figure 7-9.

4)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired

airport.

5)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor is now displayed

on ‘ACTIVATE?’.

6)

Press

ENT

again to activate a Direct-to.

Select a Direct-to Destination to a Recently Entered
Identifier

1)

Press the

2)

Turn the small

Direct-to ( )

FMS

Knob to the left. Initially, a

Key.

flight plan waypoint list is displayed as in Figure
7-8. The list is only populated when navigating
a flight plan.

Figure 7-10 Recently Entered Waypoints List (PFD)

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to the right to display

the ‘RECENT’ waypoints as shown in Figure 7-

10.

4)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired

airport.

5)

Press the

ENT

Key. The cursor is now displayed

on ‘ACTIVATE?’.

6)

Press

ENT

again to activate a Direct-to.

SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

7.3 NAVIGATING AN EXAMPLE FLIGHT PLAN

The following discussion is an example of navigating a
flight plan with the WAAS capable GPS system while the
G1000 provides vertical guidance through descents. A
lateral flight plan (LNAV) would be navigated in much the
same way, but would not include vertical guidance when
the final approach course is active.

The example is a flight plan from KMKC to KCOS filed
using the TIFTO2 departure, various Victor Airways, and
the DBRY1 arrival with the transition at TBE. Enroute
altitude will be 12,000 feet. An LPV (WAAS) approach
will be selected for runway 35R. A missed approach will
be executed at the Missed Approach Point (MAP). A few
enroute changes are demonstrated.

NOTE: If the loaded arrival procedure has
published altitudes contained in the navigation
database, these are for turbojet aircraft only.
Accept or change these values as desired to meet
the requirements of the clearance.

1)

Prior to departure, the TIFTO2 departure, the
airways, and the DBRY1 arrival at KCOS are
loaded. See the Procedures section for loading
departures and arrivals. Note the magenta arrow
in Figure 7-11 indicating the active departure
leg.

After takeoff, ATC assigns a heading of 240º.

Cancelling Direct-to Navigation

1)

Press the Direct-to

2)

Press the

MENU

( )

Key.

Key to display the Options
Window. The cursor will be flashing on ‘Cancel
Direct-to NAV’.

3)

Press the

ENT

Key to cancel the direct-to.

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2)

Figure 7-11 shows the aircraft on the assigned
heading of 240º. ‘TERM’ (Terminal) is the current
CDI flight phase displayed on the HSI indicating

1.0 nm CDI scaling.

3)

ATC now assigns routing to join V4. A heading
of 290º is assigned to intercept V4. The aircraft
turns to heading 290° as seen in Figure 7-12.
Note the current CDI flight phase is now ENR
(Enroute). When the aircraft reached 30 nautical
miles from the departure point, the flight phase
changed from TERM to ENR on the HSI and CDI
scaling changed to 2.0 nm.

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Figure 7-11 Assigned Heading of 240º

Figure 7-12 Assigned Heading of 290º

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4)

V4 will now be entered into the flight plan.

a)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

b)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the point
that proceeds V4 will be entered as shown in
Figure 7-13.

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c)

Turn the small FMS Knob to display the Waypoint
Information Window. Enter the desired entry
point for V4, in this case Topeka VOR (TOP) will
be used as shown in Figure 7-14.

Figure 7-13 Begin Adding V4 to the Flight Plan

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Figure 7-14 Entering V4 Entry Point

d)

Press the ENT Key. TOP is now inserted into the
flight plan as in Figure 7-15.

Figure 7-15 TOP Inserted into the Flight Plan

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e)

With SLN still highlighted as in Figure 7-15, turn
the small FMS Knob to the right. The Waypoint
Information Page is displayed and the LD AIRWY
Softkey is now available.

f)

Press the LD AIRWY Softkey to display the list
of available airways for TOP as seen in Figure
7-16.

Figure 7-17 List of Available Exits for V4

i)

If necessary, turn either FMS Knob to select the
desired exit. In this case Salina VOR (SLN) is
selected as seen in Figure 7-17.

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Figure 7-16 List of Available Airways for TOP

g)

Turn either FMS Knob to highlight V4 in the list
as seen in Figure 7-16.

h)

Press the ENT Key. The list of available exits for
V4 is now displayed as in Figure 7-17.

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j)

Press the ENT Key. The selected airway and exit
are displayed the prompt “LOAD?” highlighted
as in Figure 7-18.

Figure 7-18 Ready to Load V4

k)

Press the ENT Key.

l)

V4 is now loaded into the flight plan as shown
in Figure 7-19.

Figure 7-19 V4 is Loaded in the Flight Plan

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d)

Verify the displayed leg is the desired leg and
press the ENT Key. Note in Figure 7-21, the
magenta arrow in the flight plan window and
magenta line on the map indicating V4 is now the
active flight plan leg. Note also, the crosstrack
(XTK) distance on the HSI indicating 16.9 nm to
the intercept point.

5)

V4 will now be made the active leg of the flight

plan.

a)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

b)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight SLN. The
TO waypoint of the leg is selected in order to
activate the leg.

c)

Press the ACT LEG Softkey. The confirmation
window is now displayed as in Figure 7-20. Note
the TOP to SLN leg is actually part of V4.

Figure 7-20 Comfirm Active Leg

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Figure 7-21 V4 Now Active Leg

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6)

The aircraft continues on heading 290º. When

2.0 nm from the intercept, the XTK will disappear
from the HSI and the CDI will be positioned on
the last dot indicating a 2.0 nm distance from
the centerline of the next course.

7)

As the CDI approaches center, the aircraft turns
onto the active leg as seen in Figure 7-22.

8)

At SLN, Victor Airway 244 (V244) will be
intercepted. Turn prompts will be displayed in
the PFD Navigation Status Box as seen in Figure
7-23.

Figure 7-23 Turn to Intercept V244

9)

As seen in Figure 7-24, V244 is now the active
flight plan leg.

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Figure 7-24 V244 Now Active Leg

Figure 7-22 Turn on to Active Leg

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10)

At Lamar VOR (LAA) V263 will be intercepted.

See Figure 7-25.

Figure 7-25 HYS to LAA Leg Active

11)

ATC grants clearance to proceed direct to OPSHN

intersection to begin the arrival procedure. ATC
advises to expect an altitude of 10,000 feet at
OPSHN.

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Figure 7-26 Direct To OPSHN

d)

Turn the large FMS Knob to place the cursor in
the VNV altitude field as shown in Figure 7-27.

a)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

b)

Turn the large FMS Knob to select OPSHN in the
flight plan list.

c)

Press the

Direct-to ( )

Key. The Direct-to
Window is now displayed as shown in Figure
7-26.

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Figure 7-27 Enter VNV Altitude

e)

An altitude of 10,000 feet is entered as requested
by ATC.

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f)

Press the ENT Key. The cursor is now displayed
in the VNV offset field as shown in Figure 7-28.

Figure 7-28 Enter VNV Offset Distance

g)

Enter the offset, or distance from the waypoint
at which the selected altitude will be reached. In
this case, three miles prior to OPSHN is entered.
In other words, the G1000 will give vertical
guidance so the aircraft will arrive at an altitude
of 10,000 feet three miles prior to OPSHN.

h)

Press the ENT Key twice to activate the direct­to. Note, in Figure 7-29, the magenta arrow
indicating the direct-to OPSHN after the offset
waypoint for OPSHN. The preceding offset
waypoint indicates the offset distance and
altitude that was previously entered. The
remaining waypoints in the loaded arrival
procedure have no database specified altitudes,
therefore, dashes are displayed. Keep the CDI
centered and maintain a track along the magenta
line to OPSHN.

NOTE: If the loaded arrival procedure has
waypoints with altitude constraints retrieved
from the database that will be used as is, the
altitude must be manually accepted by placing
the cursor over the desired altitude, then pressing
the ENT Key. The altitude will now be displayed
as light blue meaning it will now be used by the
system to determine vertical speed and deviation
guidance.

Figure 7-29 Direct-to Active

12)

While proceeding to OPSHN, the LPV approach

to runway 35R is preferred and will be used.

a)

Press the

PROC

Key to display the Procedures

Window.

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b)

‘SELECT APPROACH’ should be highlighted as
shown in Figure 7-30.

Figure 7-30 Proceudures Window

c)

Press the ENT Key. A list of available approaches
for the destination airport will be displayed as in
Figure 7-31.

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d)

Turn either

FMS

Knob to select the LPV approach

for 35R as shown in Figure 7-31.

e)

Press the ENT Key. A list of available transitions
for the selected approach is displayed as shown
on Figure 7-32.

Figure 7-32 List of Available Transitions

Figure 7-31 List of Available Approaches

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e)

Turn either FMS Knob to select the desired
transition. In this case, the Initial Approach Fix
(IAF) at HABUK will be used.

f)

Press the ENT Key.

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g)

With ‘LOAD?’ highlighted, again press the ENT
Key. The selected approach is added to the flight
plan as seen in Figure 7-33.

b)

Turn the large FMS Knob to place the cursor
in the altitude field associated with the IAF at
HABUK as in Figure 7-34.

Figure 7-33 Loaded Approach

13)

Note the altitude constraints associated with each

of the approach waypoints as seen in Figure 7-33.
These altitudes are loaded from the database and
are initially displayed as white text, indicating
these values will not be used in computing
vertical deviation guidance. The altitude values
must be designated for use by the pilot if they
are to be used in computing vertical guidance.

a)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

Figure 7-34 Designate HABUK Altitude Constraint

c)

Press the ENT Key. Note the altitude is now
displayed as light blue text (Figure 7-35),
indicating that the value will now be used in
computing vertical guidance. The G1000 will be
using baro corrected altitude when giving vertical
guidance to these waypoints.

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d)

Turn the large FMS Knob to select the altitude
constraint associated with FALUR as seen in
Figure 7-35.

Figure 7-35 Designate FALUR Altitude Constraint

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Altitude constraint values associated with the
Final Approach Fix (FAF) and waypoints beyond
the FAF cannot be designated for vertical
guidance. These altitude values will always
be displayed as white text, as in Figure 7-36.
Vertical guidance to the FAF and on to the Missed
Approach Point (MAP) is given using the WAAS
GPS altitude source, therefore, the displayed
altitude values are for reference only.

e)

Press the ENT Key to designate this altitude
constraint value for use in computing vertical
guidance. This altitude value will now be
displayed as light blue text. Note that altitude
values are now filled in for waypoints back to
where the previous altitude value was entered
for OPSHN.

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Figure 7-36 Vertical Guidance is Active to the FAF

14)

As the aircraft approaches OPSHN, it may

be desirable to adjust how fast, or steep, the
upcoming descent will be. The default Flight Path
Angle (FPA) is -3.0 degrees and a required vertical
speed will be computed to maintain the -3.0 FPA.
To change the vertical flight path, perform the
following steps.

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

a)

Press the VNV PROF Softkey to place the cursor
in the target vertical speed field (VS TGT) as
shown in Figure 7-37.

b)

At this point, the descent vertical speed can be
selected, or the FPA can be selected. Turn the
large FMS Knob to select the desired selection
field, then turn the small
desired value.

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.

FMS Knob to enter the

15)

As seen in Figure 7-38, 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 7-39.

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Figure 7-37 Adjusting the Descent

c)

Press the ENT Key.

Figure 7-38 Approaching Top of Descent (TOD)

Vertical

Deviation

Indicator

(VDI)

Figure 7-39 VDI & RVSI Upon Reaching Top of Descent (TOD)

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Target

Altitude

Required

Vertical

Speed

Indicator

(RVSI)

16)

Upon reaching TOD, a descent vertical speed is

established which places the VSI pointer in line
with the RVSI as shown in Figure 7-40.

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18)

The aircraft is approaching OPSHN. The upcoming

turn and next heading will be annunciated at
the top left of the PFD as seen in Figure 7-42.
Initiate the turn and maneuver the aircraft on
a track through the turn radius to intercept the
magenta line for the OPSHN to FSHER leg and
center the CDI.

Keep Vertical

Deviation Pointer

Centered

Figure 7-40 VDI & RVSI Showing Correctly Established Descent

17)

When the aircraft is one minute from the bottom

Align Actual
Vertical Speed
with Required
Vertical Speed

of descent (BOD) this will be annunciated as
shown in Figure 7-41. Upon reaching the offset
waypoint for OPSHN, the aircraft will be at
10,000 feet.

Figure 7-42 Turn to intercept OPSHN to FSHER Leg

Figure 7-41 Approaching Bottom of Descent (BOD) at OPSHN

Offset Waypoint

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19)

After passing OPSHN, the next leg of the arrival

will turn magenta as shown in Figure 7-43.
The magenta arrow in the flight plan list now
indicates the OPSHN to FSHER leg of the arrival
procedure is now active.

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Figure 7-43 Tracking the OPSHN to FSHER Leg

20)

The flight continues through the arrival procedure

to PYNON (see Figure 7-44). At a point 31
nautical miles from the destination airport, the
phase of flight scaling for the CDI will change to
Terminal Mode and is annunciated by displaying
‘TERM’ on the HSI.

There will be a descent to HABUK in the next leg.
Note the TOD point on the map. Annunciations
for the upcoming turn and descent, as well as the
VDI and RVSI, appear on the PFD as the flight
progresses.

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Figure 7-44 Approaching PYNON

21)

Upon passing PYNON the approach procedure

will automatically become active. The approach
may be activated at any point to proceed directly
to the IAF. In this example, the aircraft has
progressed through the final waypoint of the
arrival and the flight plan has automatically
sequenced to the IAF as the active leg, activating
the approach procedure (see Figure 7-45).

SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

22)

The IAF is the next waypoint. At the TOD,

establish a descent vertical speed as previously
discussed in Step 16. The aircraft altitude will be
9,000 feet upon reaching HABUK.

Figure 7-45 Approach Leg is Now Active

To manually activate the approach procedure,
perform the following steps:

a)

Press the

b)

Turn the large

PROC

Key.

FMS

Knob to highlight ‘ACTIVATE

APPROACH’ as shown in Figure 7-46.

Figure 7-46 Activate Missed Approach

c)

Press the

ENT

Key to activate the approach.

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Figure 7-47 Descending Turn to the Initial Approach Fix (IAF)

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23)

After crossing FALUR the next waypoint is the

FAF. The flight phase changes to LPV on the
HSI indicating the current phase of flight is in
Approach Mode and the approach type is LPV.
CDI scaling changes accordingly and is used much
like a localizer when flying an ILS approach. The
RVSI is no longer displayed and the VDI changes to
the Glidepath Indicator (as shown in Figure 7-48)
when the final approach course becomes active.

The descent continues through the FAF (CEGIX)
using the Glidepath Indicator, as one would use
a glideslope indicator, to obtain an altitude “AT”
7,800 feet at the FAF. Note the altitude restriction
lines over and under (At) the altitude in the ‘ALT’
field in Figure 7-48.

24)

After crossing CEGIX, the aircraft continues

following the glidepath to maintain the descent
to “AT or ABOVE” 6,370 feet at the Missed
Approach Point (MAP) (RW35R) as seen in Figure
7-49.

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Figure 7-48 Descending to the FAF

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Figure 7-49 Descending to the Missed Approach Point

In this missed approach procedure, the fix
immediately following the MAP (in this case
‘6368FT’) is not part of the published procedure.
It is simply a fix that defines a leg which guides
the aircraft along the runway centerline until the
required altitude to make the first turn on the
missed approach is exceeded. In this case, if the
aircraft altitude is below the specified altitude
(6,368 feet) after crossing the MAP, a direct-to
will be established to this fix until an altitude of
6,368 feet reached. After reaching 6,368 feet,
a direct-to will be established to the published
fix (in this case MOGAL). If the aircraft altitude
is above the specified altitude after crossing
the MAP, a direct-to will be established to the
published fix (MOGAL) to begin the missed
approach procedure. The altitude constraint value
defaults to 400 feet AGL when the fix is not part
of the published procedure.

SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

A direct-to is initiated to MOGAL, which is the
Missed Approach Hold Point (MAHP) as seen in
Figure 7-50. The aircraft is climbing to 10,000
feet. The CDI flight phase now changes from LPV
to MAPR as seen on the HSI.

In some missed approach procedures this altitude
fix may be part of the published procedure. For
example, the procedure dictates a climb to 5,500
feet, then turn left and proceed to the Missed
Approach Hold Point (MAHP). In this case, the
altitude fix would be labeled ‘5500FT’. Again, if
the aircraft altitude is lower than this prescribed
altitude, a direct-to will be established to this
fix when the missed approach procedure is
activated.

25)

Upon reaching the MAP, it is decided to execute

a missed approach. Automatic waypoint
sequencing is suspended past the MAP. Press
the

SUSP

Softkey on the PFD to resume automatic
waypoint sequencing through the missed
approach procedure.

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Figure 7-50 Missed Approach Active

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

26)

The aircraft continues climbing to “AT or ABOVE”

10,000 feet at MOGAL. A holding pattern will
be established at the MAHP (MOGAL) as shown
in Figure 7-51.

7.4 AIRPORT INFORMATION

Figure 7-53 Airport Information Page

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Figure 7-51 Establishing the Holding Pattern

27)

The aircraft maintains 10,000 feet while following

the magenta line through the hold as in Figure
7-52.

Figure 7-52 Hold Established

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Select the Airport Information Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon. Initially, information
for the airport closest to the aircraft’s present
position is displayed.

Select an Airport from the Database

1)

With the Airport Information Page displayed,
press the

2)

Enter the desired airport identifier.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘WPT’ page

FMS

Knob to select the first

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

Select an Airport from the Active Flight Plan

1)

With the Airport Information Page displayed,
press the

2)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to the left to display
a list of flight plan airports as shown in Figure
7-54.

Figure 7-54 Flight Plan Airport List

3)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired
airport.

4)

Press the

ENT

Key.

Select a Nearest Airport

1)

With the Airport Information Page displayed,
press the

2)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to the left. Initially, a

flight plan airport list is displayed as in Figure 7-

54. The list is populated only when navigating
a flight plan.

4)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired

airport.

5)

Press the

ENT

Key.

Select a Recently Entered Airport Identifier

1)

With the Airport Information Page displayed,
press the

2)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to the left. Initially, a
flight plan waypoint list is displayed as in Figure
7-54. The list is populated only when navigating
a flight plan.

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to the right to display
the ‘RECENT’ airports as shown in Figure 7-56.

Figure 7-56 Recently Entered Airports List

4)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select the desired

airport.

5)

Press the

ENT

Key.

Select an Airport by Facility Name or City Location

Figure 7-55 Nearest Airport List

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to the right to display
the ‘NRST’ airports to the aircraft’s current
position as shown in Figure 7-55.

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1)

With the Airport Information Page displayed,
press the

2)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to select the facility

name or location (city) field.

3)

Enter the desired facility name or city.

5)

Press the ENT Key. If there are duplicate names
in the database, a list is displayed from which to
choose the desired location.

6)

To remove the flashing cursor, press the
Knob.

FMS

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

Access Runway Information

1)

With the Airport Information Page displayed,
press the

2)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to place the cursor on

the ‘RUNWAYS’ identifier field.

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob in the direction of the
green arrow to display the next runway for the
selected airport. Continue turning the small
Knob to select the desired runway.

4)

To remove the flashing cursor, press the
Knob.

Access Frequency Information

1)

With the Airport Information Page displayed,
press the

2)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to move the cursor to
the Frequencies box.

3)

Turn either

FMS

Knob to scroll through the list,
placing the cursor on the desired frequency.
If a listed frequency has sector or altitude
restrictions, the frequency is preceded by an info

ENT

(‘i’) designation. Press the

Key to view the
information. The following may be displayed with
the frequency:

• ‘TX’ – transmit only

• ‘RX’ – receive only

• ‘PT’ – part time frequency

4)

Press the

ENT

Key to place the selected frequency

in the standby field of the COM or NAV box.

5)

To remove the cursor, press the

FMS

Knob.

FMS

FMS

7.5 INTERSECTION INFORMATION

Select the Intersection Information Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

Figure 7-57 Intersection Information Page

Access Information on an Intersection

1)

With the Intersection Information Page displayed,
press the

2)

Enter an intersection identifier and press the
Key.

3)

Press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘WPT’ page

FMS

Knob to select the second

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

ENT

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

7.6 NDB INFORMATION

Figure 7-58 NDB Information Page

Select the NDB Information Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon

View Information on a Specific NDB

1)

With the NDB Information Page displayed, press
the

FMS

2)

Turn the large
selection field (identifier, name or closest city).

3)

Enter an identifier, name or city and press the

ENT

Key.

4)

Press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘WPT’ page

FMS

Knob to select the third

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

7.7 VOR INFORMATION

Figure 7-59 VOR Information Page

Select the VOR Information Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

Access Information on a VOR

1)

With the VOR Information Page displayed, press
the

FMS

2)

Turn the large
selection field (identifier, name or closest city).

3)

Enter an identifier, name or city and press the

ENT

Key.

4)

The ‘FREQUENCY’ field is now highlighted. If
desired, press the
in the NAV receiver standby field.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘WPT’ page

FMS

Knob to select the fourth

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired

ENT

Key to place the frequency

5)

Press the
cursor.

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FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

7.8 USER WAYPOINT INFORMATION PAGE

See the Flight Planning section for a discussion on

creating and modifying user defined waypoints.

2)

Press the
to highlight the desired airport.

3)

Press the
cursor.

Access Runway Information for the Selected Airport

FMS

Knob, then turn the large

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

FMS

Knob

7.9 NEAREST AIRPORTS

Figure 7-60 Nearest Airports Page

Nearest Airport Information on the MFD

Select the Nearest Airports Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘NRST’ page

FMS

Knob to select the first

1)

With the Nearest Airports Page displayed, press
the

RNWY

Softkey to place the cursor in the

‘RUNWAYS’ field.

2)

Turn the small
runway.

3)

Press the
cursor.

Quickly Tune the COM Transceiver to a Nearby
Airport Frequency

1)

With the Nearest Airports Page displayed, press
the

FREQ

‘FREQUENCIES’ field.

2)

Turn either
frequency.

3)

Press the
placed in the COM standby frequency field.

4)

Press the
frequency in the active field.

5)

Press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to select the desired

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

Softkey to place the cursor in the

FMS

Knob to select the desired

ENT

Key. The selected frequency is

Frequency Transfer

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

Key to place the

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Initially, the closest airport to the aircraft’s present
position is displayed.

Access Information on a Specific Airport

1)

With the Nearest Airports Page displayed,
press the
‘NEAREST AIRPORTS’ field. The first airport in
the nearest airports list is highlighted.

APT

Softkey to place the cursor in the

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

Nearest Airports Information on the PFD

Bearing TO

Airport Symbol

Identifier

Primary COM Frequency

Figure 7-61 Nearest Airports Window

Press the

NRST

Softkey to display the PFD Nearest

Airports Window.

View Information on a Specific Airport in the List

1)

With the Nearest Airports Window displayed,
turn either

FMS

Knob to place the cursor on the

desired airport identifier.

2)

Press the

ENT

information.

3)

Press the

ENT

Key again (cursor is on ‘BACK’) to

return to the list.

Distance

Runway Length

Key t o di s p l a y ai r p o r t

7.10 NEAREST INTERSECTIONS

Figure 7-62 Nearest Intersections Page

Select the Nearest Intersections Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘NRST’ page

FMS

Knob to select the second

Load an Airport COM Frequency into the Active COM

1)

With the Nearest Airports Window displayed,
turn either

FMS

Knob to place the cursor on
the desired airport frequency shown in the
window.

2)

Press the

ENT

Key and the selected frequency will

be placed in the COM standby frequency field.

3)

Press the

Frequency Transfer

Key to make the

frequency the active frequency.

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View Information on the Nearest Intersection

1)

With the Nearest Intersections Page displayed,
press the

2)

Turn either

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to select the desired

intersection.

3)

Press the

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

cursor.

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

7.11 NEAREST NDB

Figure 7-63 Nearest NDB Page

Select the Nearest NDB Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

Access Information on a Specific NDB

1)

With the Nearest NDB Page displayed, press the

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘NRST’ page

FMS

Knob to select the third

7.12 NEAREST VOR

Figure 7-64 Nearest VOR Page

Select the Nearest VOR Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

View Information on the Nearest VOR

1)

With the Nearest VOR Page displayed, press the

VOR

Softkey to place the cursor in the ‘NEAREST

VOR’ box.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘NRST’ page

FMS

Knob to select the fourth

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2)

Turn either
The remaining information on the Nearest NDB
Page pertains to the selected NDB.

3)

Press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to select the desired NDB.

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

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2)

Turn either

3)

Press the
cursor.

Select and Load a VOR Frequency

1)

With the Nearest VOR Page displayed, press the

FREQ

the ‘FREQUENCY’ field.

2)

Press the
is placed in the NAV standby frequency field.

FMS

Knob to select a VOR.

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

Softkey to highlight the VOR frequency in

ENT

Key. The selected VOR frequency

3)

Press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

3)

Press the
cursor.

SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

7.13 NEAREST USER WAYPOINT

Figure 7-65 Nearest User Waypoints Page

Select the Nearest User Waypoint Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

Select a Nearest User Waypoint

1)

With the Nearest User Waypoint Page displayed,
press the
previously entered User Waypoints are within 200
nm, these will be displayed with the closest listed
first.

2)

Turn either
waypoint. The remaining information on the
Nearest User Waypoint Page pertains to the
selected Nearest User Waypoint.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘NRST’ page

FMS

Knob to select the fifth

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor. If any

FMS

Knob to select the desired

7.14 NEAREST FREQUENCIES

Figure 7-66 Nearest Frequencies Page

Select the Nearest Frequencies Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

Select and Load the Nearest ARTCC, FSS, or Weather
Frequency

1)

With the Nearest Frequencies Page displayed,
press the
cursor in the appropriate field.

2)

Turn the
or frequency.

3)

Press the
COM frequency standby field.

4)

Press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘NRST’ page

FMS

Knob to select the sixth

ARTCC, FSS, or Wx

FMS

Knobs to select the desired facility

ENT

Key to load the frequency into the

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

Softkey to place the

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SECTION 7 – NAVIGATION

7.15 NEAREST AIRSPACES

Figure 7-67 Nearest Airspaces Page

Select the Nearest Airspaces Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘NRST’ page

FMS

Knob to select the seventh

View Additional Details for a Listed Airspace

1)

With the Nearest Airspace Page displayed, press
the

FMS

Knob to activate the cursor.

2)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to scroll through the

list, highlighting the desired airspace.

3)

Press the

ALERTS

Softkey to place the cursor in

the ‘AIRSPACE ALERTS’ field.

4)

Turn either

FMS

Knob to select the desired

airspace.

5)

Press the

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

cursor.

View and Quickly Load the Frequency for a
Controlling Agency

1)

With the Nearest Airspace Page displayed,
press the

FREQ

Softkey to place the cursor in

‘FREQUENCIES’ field.

2)

Turn either

FMS

Knob to select the desired

frequency.

3)

Press the

ENT

Key to load the frequency into the

COM frequency standby field.

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Airspace Alerts Box

• If the projected course takes the aircraft inside an
airspace within the next ten minutes, ‘Ahead’ is
displayed.

• If the aircraft is within two nautical miles of an
airspace and the current course takes the aircraft
inside, ‘Ahead < 2 nm’ is displayed.

• If the aircraft is within two nautical miles of an
airspace and the current course will not take the
aircraft inside, ‘Within 2 nm’ is displayed.

• If the aircraft has entered an airspace, ‘Inside’ is
displayed.

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4)

Press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

SECTION 8: FLIGHT PLANNING

The following discussions pertain to the Multi Function

Display, unless otherwise indicated.

8.1 USER DEFINED WAYPOINTS

SECTION 8 – FLIGHT PLANNING

4)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the desired name is
entered.

5)

Press the

6)

Press the
waypoint identifier.

7)

The cursor is now in the ‘REFERENCE WAYPOINTS’
field. If desired, the waypoint can be defined by
a reference waypoint. Turn the
enter the position coordinates or the radial and
distance from the reference waypoint.

8)

Press the
cursor.

Modify a User Waypoint

1)

With the User Waypoint Information Page
displayed, press the
cursor.

ENT

Key.

ENT

Key a again to accept the new

FMS

Knobs to

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

FMS

Knob to activate the

Figure 8-1 User WPT Information Page

Select the User WPT Information Page

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

Create a New User Waypoint

1)

With the User Waypoint Information Page
displayed, press the
created at the current aircraft position.

2)

Turn the small
of the waypoint name.

3)

Turn the large
the next character field.

FMS

Knob to select the ‘WPT’ page

FMS

Knob to select the fifth

NEW

Softkey. A waypoint is

FMS

Knob to enter first character

FMS

Knob to move the cursor to

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2)

Turn the large
the desired field and turn the small
make changes.

3)

Press the

4)

Press the
cursor.

Delete a User Waypoint

1)

Select the User Waypoint Information Page
and press
Information Page Options or press the
Softkey.

2)

Turn the large
Waypoint’ and press the
‘Would you like to delete the user waypoint’ is
displayed. With ‘YES’ highlighted, press the
Key.

FMS

Knob to move the cursor to

ENT

Key to accept the changes.

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

MENU

to display the User Waypoint

FMS

Knob to select ‘Delete User

ENT

Key. The message

FMS

Knob to

DELETE

ENT

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SECTION 8 – FLIGHT PLANNING

Create User Waypoints from the Navigation Map Page

1)

With the Navigation Map Page displayed, push
the

Joystick

target pointer is displayed at the present aircraft
position.

2)

Move the
desired position

3)

Press the
Page is now displayed with the captured
position.

4)

Turn the

5)

Press the
The first reference waypoint field is highlighted.

6)

If desired, turn the
identifier of the reference waypoint and the radial
and distance to the reference waypoint. Press
the

ENT

to activate the panning function. The

Joystick

ENT

FMS

ENT

Key to accept.

to place the pointer at the

Key. The User Waypoint Information

Knobs to select a waypoint name.

Key to accept the selected name.

FMS

Knobs to enter the

Figure 8-3 Active Flight Plan Page on the MFD

8.3 ACTIVATE A STORED FLIGHT PLAN

1)

Press the
to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page.

FPL

Key and turn the small

FMS

Knob

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7)

Press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to remove the flashing

8.2 VIEWING THE ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN

Press the

Figure 8-2 Active Flight Plan Window on the PFD

FPL

Key.

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Figure 8-4 Flight Plan Catalog Page

2)

Press the

3)

Turn the large
flight plan and press the

4)

With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the
activate the flight plan. To cancel the flight plan

FMS Knob

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired

to activate the cursor.

ACTIVE

Softkey.

ENT

Key to

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activation, turn the large
‘CANCEL’ and press the

FMS

Knob to highlight

ENT

Key.

8.4 ACTIVATE A FLIGHT PLAN LEG

1)

From the Active Flight Plan Page, press the
Knob to activate the cursor and turn the large

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired destination

waypoint.

2)

Press the
OR

3)

Press the
option from the page menu and press the
Key. This step must be used when activating a
leg from the PFD.

4)

With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the

Figure 8-5 Activate Flight Plan Leg Confirmation

ACT LEG

MENU

Softkey (using MFD only).

Key, select the ‘Activate Leg’

ENT

FMS

ENT

Key.

3)

Turn the large
Flight Plan’ and press the
highlighted, press the

FMS

Knob to highlight ‘Delete

ENT

ENT

Key to deactivate the
flight plan. This will not delete the stored flight
plan, only the active flight plan.

Figure 8-7 Delete Flight Plan Confirmation

8.6 INVERT ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN

1)

From the Active Flight Plan Page, press the
Key to display the Page Menu.

2)

Turn the large
Flight Plan’ and press the
flight plan remains intact in its flight plan catalog
storage location.

3)

With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the
the flight plan.

FMS

Knob to highlight ‘Invert

ENT

Key. The original

Key. With ‘OK’

MENU

ENT

Key to invert

8.5 STOP NAVIGATING A FLIGHT PLAN

1)

2)

Press the
Page.

Press the
window.

FPL

Key to display the Active Flight Plan

MENU

Key to display the Page Menu

Figure 8-6 Delete Flight Plan

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Figure 8-8 Invert Flight Plan

Figure 8-9 Invert Flight Plan Confirmation

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SECTION 8 – FLIGHT PLANNING

8.7 CREATE A NEW FLIGHT PLAN

Create a New Flight Plan Using the MFD

8)

When all waypoints have been entered, press the

FMS

Knob to return to the Flight Plan Catalog

Page. The new flight plan is now in the list.

1)

Press the

FPL

Key and turn the small

FMS

to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page.

2)

Press the

NEW

Softkey to display a blank flight

plan page for the first empty storage location.

Figure 8-10 Create FPL on MFD

3)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to display the Waypoint

Information Window.

4)

Turn the small

FMS

Knob to the right enter the
first character of the identifier of the departure
waypoint. Turning the knob to the left will access
the FPL, NRST, and RECENT waypoint list.

5)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to move the cursor to
the next character field. Repeat steps 4 and 5
until the desired identifier has been entered.

Knob

Create a New Flight Plan Using the PFD

NOTE: A flight plan cannot be entered using the

PFD if another flight plan is active.

NOTE: After the first leg is entered (using the

PFD only), it is immediately activated.

1)

Press the
activate the cursor.

2)

Turn the small
of the destination waypoint identifier. Turn the
large
to the next character position.

3)

Repeat step 2 to spell out the rest of the waypoint
identifier.

4)

Press the
for entering of the next flight plan waypoint.

5)

Repeat steps 2 through 4 to enter the identifier
for each additional flight plan waypoint.

FPL

Key, then press the

FMS

Knob to enter the first letter

FMS

Knob to the right to move the cursor

ENT

Key and the cursor is now ready

FMS

Knob to

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Figure 8-11 Waypoint Info Window

6)

Press the

7)

Repeat step number 3, 4, and 5 to enter

ENT

Key.

the identifier for each additional flight plan
waypoint.

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6)

Once all waypoints have been entered, press the

FMS

Knob remove the cursor. The new flight plan

is now active.

Figure 8-12 Creating Flight Plan on the PFD

8.8 ENTER AN AIRWAY IN A FLIGHT PLAN

1)

Press the FPL Key to display the active flight plan
or display a stored flight plan.

2)

Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.

3)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the
waypoint before which the airway will be
entered.

Figure 8-13 Airway Insertion Point

SECTION 8 – FLIGHT PLANNING

5)

When the desired entry point is entered, press
the

ENT

Key.

Figure 8-15 Airway Entry Point Loaded

6)

Turn the small FMS Knob to display the Waypoint
Information Window.

4)

Turn the small FMS Knob to display the Waypoint
Information Window and begin entering the
desired airways entry point.

Figure 8-14 Load Airway Entry Point

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Figure 8-16 Display Waypoint Information Window

7)

Press the

LD AIRWY

Softkey. A list of available

airways is now displayed.

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SECTION 8 – FLIGHT PLANNING

Figure 8-19 Airway Added to Flight Plan

8.9 LOAD A DEPARTURE

Figure 8-17 Select Desired Airway

8)

Turn either FMS Knob to highlight the desired
airway.

9)

Press the ENT Key. A list of available exits is now
displayed.

10)

Turn either FMS Knob to highlight the desired

exit point.

Figure 8-18 Select Desired Exit Point

11)

With the desired exit point highlighted, press the

ENT

Key.

12)

With ‘LOAD?’ highlighted, press the

ENT

Key.

See the Procedures section for a discussion on loading

and activating departure procedures.

8.10 LOAD AN ARRIVAL

See the Procedures section for a discussion on loading

and activating arrival procedures.

8.11 LOAD AN APPROACH

See the Procedures section for a discussion on loading

and activating approach procedures.

8.12 REMOVE A DEPARTURE, ARRIVAL, APPROACH, OR AIRWAY FROM A FLIGHT PLAN

1)

With the Active or Stored Flight Plan Page
displayed, press the FMS Knob to activate the
cursor.

2)

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the title
for the approach, departure, arrival, or airway to
be deleted. Titles appear in white directly above
the procedure’s waypoints.

3)

Press the CLR Key to display a confirmation
window. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the
ENT Key to remove the selected procedure or
airway.

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8.13 STORE A FLIGHT PLAN

1)

After creating a flight plan on either the PFD
or MFD, it may be saved by pressing the
Key.

2)

Turn the large
Plan’ and press the

3)

With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the
the flight plan.

Figure 8-20 Store Flight Plan Confirmation

FMS

Knob to highlight ‘Store Flight

ENT

Key.

ENT

MENU

Key to store

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3)

Press the
Name)’ confirmation window.

Figure 8-21 Remove Waypoint Confirmation

4)

With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the
remove the waypoint. To cancel the delete
request, turn the large
‘CANCEL’ and press the

5)

Once all changes have been made, press the
Knob to remove the cursor.

CLR

Key to display a ‘REMOVE (Wpt

ENT

FMS

Knob to highlight

ENT

Key.

Key to

FMS

8.14 EDIT A STORED FLIGHT PLAN

1)

Press the
to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page.

2)

Press the

3)

Turn the large
flight plan and press the

4)

Turn the large
the desired locations for entering changes.

5)

Turn the
then press the

6)

Press the
Catalog Page.

FPL

Key and turn the small

FMS Knob

FMS

FMS Knob

to activate the cursor.

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired

ENT

Key.

FMS

Knob to place the cursor in

Knobs to make the desired changes,

ENT

Key.

to return to the Flight Plan

FMS

8.15 DELETE A WAYPOINT FROM THE FLIGHT PLAN

1)

With either the Active or Stored Flight Plan
displayed, press the
cursor.

FMS

Knob to activate the

Knob

8.16 INVERT AND ACTIVATE A STORED FLIGHT PLAN

1)

From the Flight Plan Catalog Page, press the
Knob to activate the cursor.

2)

Turn the large
flight plan.

3)

Press the
stored flight plan?’ will be displayed.

4)

With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the
selected flight plan is now inverted and activated.
The original flight plan remains intact in its flight
plan catalog storage location.

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired

INVERT

Softkey. ‘Invert and activate

ENT

Key. The

FMS

2)

Turn the large
to be deleted.

FMS

Knob to select the waypoint

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8.17 COPY A FLIGHT PLAN

1)

From the Flight Plan Catalog press the
to activate the cursor

2)

Turn the large
plan to be copied.

3)

Press the

4)

A ‘Copy to flight plan #?’ confirmation window is
displayed. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the
Key to copy the flight plan. To cancel, turn the
large

FMS

the

ENT

FMS

Knob to highlight the flight

COPY

Softkey.

Knob to highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press

Key.

8.18 DELETE A FLIGHT PLAN

1)

From the Flight Plan Catalog Page, press the
Knob to activate the cursor.

2)

Turn the large
plan to be deleted.

3)

Press the

4)

A ‘Delete flight plan #?’ confirmation window is
displayed. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the
Key to delete the flight plan. To cancel, turn the
large

FMS

the

ENT

FMS

Knob to highlight the flight

DELETE

Knob to highlight ‘CANCEL’ and press

Key.

Softkey.

FMS

Knob

ENT

FMS

ENT

4)

If the selected waypoint is to be placed elsewhere
in the flight plan, press the
the cursor. Waypoints are inserted
cursor.

5)

After placing the cursor at the desired point in
the list of waypoints, press the

6)

To change the user waypoint name, follow the
procedure for modifying a user waypoint.

8.20 TRIP PLANNING

1)

Turn the large
group.

2)

Turn the small
rectangular page icon.

3)

The current page mode is displayed at the top of
the page: ‘AUTOMATIC’ or ‘MANUAL’. To change
the page mode, press the
Softkey.

Starting WPT Ending WPT

FMS

FMS

Knob to activate

ABOVE

LD WPT

Knob to select the ‘AUX’ page

FMS

Knob to select the first

AUTO

or

Softkey.

MANUAL

the

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8.19 GRAPHICAL FLIGHT PLAN CREATION

1)

Press the
Page.

2)

Press the
the
point on the map to be inserted as a waypoint
in the flight plan.

3)

Press the
will be inserted at the end of the flight plan.
The default user waypoint naming is USR000,
USR001, USR002 and so on.

FPL

Joystick

Joystick

LD WPT

Key to display the Active Flight Plan

to activate the map pointer. Use

to move the pointer to the desired

Softkey. The selected waypoint

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Figure 8-22 Trip Planning Page

4)

For Direct-to planning, press the

WPTS

and verify that the starting waypoint field
indicates ‘P.POS’ (present position). If necessary,

MENU

press the

Key and select ‘Set WPT to
Present Position’ to display ‘P.POS’. Press the
Key and the flashing cursor moves to the ending
waypoint field. Turn the

FMS

Knobs to enter the

identifier of the ending waypoint and press the

ENT

Key to accept the waypoint. OR,

5)

For point-to-point planning, turn the

FMS

to enter the identifier of the starting waypoint.
Once the waypoints identifier is entered, press
the

ENT

Key to accept the waypoint. The flashing
cursor moves to the ending waypoint. Again,
turn the
ending waypoint and press the

FMS

Knobs to enter the identifier of the

ENT

Key to accept

the waypoint. OR,

6)

For flight plan leg planning, press the

FPL

(at the bottom of the display) and turn the small

Knob to select the desired flight plan (already

FMS

stored in memory), by number. Turn the large
Knob to highlight the ‘LEG’ field and turn the
small

FMS

Knob to select the desired leg of the
flight plan, or select ‘CUM’ to apply trip planning
calculations to the entire flight plan. Selecting
‘FPL 00’ will display an active flight plan. If an
active flight plan is selected, ‘REM’ will be an
available option to display planning data for the
remainder of the flight plan.

Softkey

ENT

Knobs

Softkey

FMS

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NOTE: The departure time on the Trip Planning
Page is used for preflight planning. Refer to the
Utility Page for the actual flight departure time.

8)

Turn the
Press the

FMS

Knobs to enter the departure time.

ENT

Key when finished. (Departure time
may be entered in local or UTC time, depending
upon system settings).

9)

Turn the
Press the

FMS

Knobs to enter the fuel flow.

ENT

Key when finished. Note that in
automatic page mode, fuel flow is provided by
the system.

10)

The flashing cursor moves to the fuel on board

field. Turn the
on board. Press the

FMS

Knobs to modify the fuel

ENT

Key when finished. In
‘AUTOMATIC’ mode, fuel onboard is provided by
the entry made in ‘GAL REM’ on the EIS System
Page.

11)

The flashing cursor moves to the calibrated

airspeed field. Turn the
calibrated airspeed. Press the

FMS

Knobs to enter a

ENT

Key when

finished.

NOTE: The Page Mode must be set to MANUAL
to perform the following steps.

7)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to highlight the

departure time (DEP TIME) field.

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SECTION 9: PROCEDURES

9.1 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

Load and Activate a Departure Procedure

1)

Press the

2)

Turn the large
DEPARTURE’.

3)

Press the

4)

If a flight plan is active, the departure airport will
be displayed as the default. A list of available
departures is also displayed. If no flight plan is
active, use the
of the desired airport. Press the

5)

Turn the large
Departure field. Turn the small
display a list of available departures.

6)

Turn either
departure and press the

PROC

ENT

Key.

FMS

Key.

FMS

Knob to hightlight ‘SELECT

FMS

Knobs to enter the identifier

ENT

Key.

FMS

Knob to highlight the

FMS

Knob to

Knob to select the desired

ENT

Key.

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Figure 9-2 Select Departure Transition

9)

With ‘LOAD?’ highlighted, press the
departure will be active when the flight plan is
active.

ENT

Load and Activate An Arrival Procedure

1)

Press the

2)

Turn the large
ARRIVAL’.

3)

Press the

4)

If a flight plan is active, the destination airport
will be displayed as the default. A list of available
arrivals is also displayed. If no flight plan is active,
use the
desired airport. Press the

PROC

Key.

FMS

Knob to hightlight ‘SELECT

ENT

Key.

FMS

Knobs to enter the identifier of the

ENT

Key.

Key. The

Figure 9-1 Select Departure

7)

A list of runways may be displayed for the
departure. Turn either
desired runway and press the

8)

A list of available transitions is displayed for the
departure. Turn either
desired transition waypoint and press the
Key.

FMS

Knob to select the

ENT

Key.

FMS

Knob to highlight the

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ENT

5)

Turn the large
field. Turn the small
of available arrivals.

6)

Turn either
and press the

FMS

Knob to highlight the Arrival

FMS

Knob to display a list

FMS

Knob to select the desired arrival

ENT

Key.

Figure 9-3 Select Arrival

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7)

A second window is displayed listing available
transitions for the arrival. Turn either
to highlight the desired transition waypoint and
press the

8)

A third window is displayed listing the available

ENT

Key.

Figure 9-4 Select Arrival Transition

runways. Turn either
desired runway and press the

FMS

Knob to select the

ENT

Key.

FMS

9.2 APPROACHES

Knob

Not all approaches in the database are approved for GPS
use. When selecting an approach, a “GPS” designation to
the right of the procedure name indicates the procedure
can be flown using the GPS receiver. Some procedures
will not have this designation, meaning the GPS receiver
can be used for supplemental navigation guidance only.
If the GPS receiver cannot be used for primary guidance,
the appropriate navigation receiver must be used for the
selected approach (e.g., VOR or ILS). The final course
segment of ILS approaches, for example, must be flown
by tuning the Nav receiver to the proper frequency and
selecting that Nav receiver on the CDI.

The G1000 WAAS GPS allows for flying the following
approaches:

Figure 9-5 Select Arrival Runway

9)

With ‘LOAD?’ highlighted, press the

ENT

flight plan is active, the selected arrival procedure
is inserted after the destination airport and
becomes part of the active flight plan. To begin
flying the arrival procedure, initiate a Direct-to at
the desired arrival waypoint in the flight plan. If
no flight plan is active when the arrival is loaded,
the arrival procedure will become the active flight
plan.

Key. If a

APPROACH

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

LNAV Non-precision GPS approach. Lateral

navigation only.

LNAV+V Non-precision GPS approach. Lateral

navigation with advisory vertical
guidance when available.

LNAV/VNAV Lateral navigation with vertical

guidance. Similar to localizer and
glideslope, but lateral and vertical
integrity limits are larger.

LPV Localizer Performance with Vertical

guidance. Similar to the LNAV/VNAV,
but has lower minima.

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Load and/or Activate an Approach Procedure

1)

Press the

2)

Turn the large
APPROACH’.

3)

Press the

4)

If a flight plan is active, the destination airport
will be displayed as the default. A list of available
approaches is also displayed. If no flight plan is
active, use the
of the desired airport. Press the

5)

Turn the large
Approach field. Turn the small
display a list of available approaches.

PROC

ENT

Key.

Key.

FMS

Knob to highlight ‘SELECT

FMS

Knobs to enter the identifier

ENT

Key.

FMS

Knob to highlight the

FMS

Knob to

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7)

The cursor will move to the TRANSITIONS field.
Turn the large
transition waypoint and press the

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired

ENT

Key. (The
“Vectors” option assumes vectors will be received
to the final course segment of the approach and
will provide navigation guidance relative to the
final approach course.)

Figure 9-6 Selecting an Approach Procedure

6)

Turn either
approach. Press the

FMS

Knob to highlight the desired

ENT

Key.

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Figure 9-7 Selecting an Approach Transition

8)

Turn the large
and press the

FMS

Knob to highlight ‘Activate?’

ENT

Key to activate the approach.
Selecting ‘Load?’ will add the procedure to the
flight plan without immediately using it for
navigation guidance.

Activate An Approach in the Active Flight Plan

1)

With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press
the

PROC

Key.

2)

Turn the large
APPROACH’.

3)

Press the
now active.

FMS

Knob to highlight ‘ACTIVATE

ENT

Key. The approach procedure is

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SECTION 10 – HAZARD

AVOIDANCE

SECTION 10: HAZARD AVOIDANCE

10.1 CUSTOMIZING THE HAZARD DISPLAYS ON THE NAVIGATION MAP

1)

With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press
the

MENU

Key to display the Navigation Map
Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map
Setup’ option.

2)

Press the
displayed. Turn the small
the ‘Weather’ group (Figure 10-2) to customize
the display of weather features. Select ‘Traffic’
to customize the display of traffic.

3)

Press the small
Navigation Map Page.

ENT

Key. The Map Setup Menu is

FMS

Knob to select

FMS

Knob to return to the

10.2 STORMSCOPE® (OPTIONAL)

WARNING: Weather information on the G1000
MFD is approved for weather avoidance only, not
weather penetration. Refer to the WX-500 Pilot’s
Guide for detailed operation.

Displaying Stormscope Lightning Data on the Navigation Map Page

1)

Press the

2)

Press the
Softkey again to remove Stormscope Lightning
Data from the Navigation Map Page.

MAP

Softkey.

STRMSCP

Softkey. Press the

STRMSCP

Figure 10-1 Page Menu

Figure 10-2 Map Setup Menu

Figure 10-3 Map Setup Group List

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Figure 10-4 In-Flight Navigation Map Page Displaying

Stormscope Lightning Data

Lightning Age Symbol

Strike is less than 6 seconds old

Strike is between 6 and 60 seconds old

Strike is between 1 and 2 minutes old
Strike is between 2 and 3 minutes old

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SECTION 10 – HAZARD

AVOIDANCE

At a map range of less than 25 nm, Stormscope
lightning data is not displayed, but can still be present.
The presence of Stormscope lightning data is indicated
by the annunciation ‘LTNG < 25 nm’ in the upper right
corner.

Figure 10-5 Lightning Display Range Annunciation

Select ‘cell’ or ‘strike’ as the Stormscope
lightning mode:

1)

With the Weather Group selected, press the
Key. The cursor flashes on ‘STRMSCP LTNG’.

2)

Turn the large

FMS

Knob to select ‘STRMSCP

MODE’.

3)

Turn either

FMS

Knob to display the ‘Cell/Strike’

window.

4)

Turn either
Press the

5)

Push the

FMS

Knob to select ‘Cell’ or ‘Strike’.

ENT

Key.

FMS

Knob to return to the Navigation

Map Page.

Clear Stormscope lightning data from the
Navigation Map Page:

1)

Press the

MENU

Key (with the Navigation Map

Page displayed).

2)

Turn either
Lightning Data’ field and press the

FMS

Knob to highlight the ‘Clear

ENT

Stormscope Page

1)

Turn the large
group is selected.

2)

Turn the small
Page is selected.

FMS

Knob until the Map Page

FMS

Knob until the Stormscope

Key.

ENT

Figure 10-6 Stormscope Page

Change the Stormscope lightning mode
between ‘cell’ and ‘strike’:

1)

Select the Stormscope Page.

2)

Press the

MODE

Softkey. The
Softkeys are displayed. Press the
display ‘CELL’ data or press the
to display ‘STRIKE’ data. ‘CELL’ or ‘STRIKE’ is
displayed in the mode box located in the upper
left corner of the Stormscope Page.

NOTE: “Cell mode” uses a clustering program to
identify clusters of electrical activity that indicate
cells.

Cha

nge the viewing mode between 360˚ and 120˚:

1)

Select the Stormscope Page.

2)

Press the

VIEW

Softkey. The

360

are displayed. Press the 360 Softkey to display
a 360˚ viewing are or press the ARC Softkey to
display a 120˚ viewing area.

Press the

CLEAR

Softkey to remove all Stormscope

lightning data from the display.

CELL

CELL
STRIKE

and

and

STRIKE

Softkey to

Softkey

ARC

Softkeys

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