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WARNING: Do not use outdated database information.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 Pilots using any outdated database do so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.

SECTION 2

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS

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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