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G1000 Observer Training

G1000 Observer Training. Day 2: Basic Search Creating Waypoints Grid Search. Review of first flight. Tune radios (ATIS/AWOS) Adjust intercom volume/squelch Direct-to DF an AWOS. Waypoint. A vertical line extending from the Earth’s surface upward. Airport Intersection NDB VOR

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G1000 Observer Training

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  1. G1000 Observer Training Day 2: Basic Search Creating Waypoints Grid Search

  2. Review of first flight • Tune radios (ATIS/AWOS) • Adjust intercom volume/squelch • Direct-to • DF an AWOS

  3. Waypoint • A vertical line extending from the Earth’s surface upward. • Airport • Intersection • NDB • VOR • User-defined

  4. Creating a Custom Waypointfrom Present Position • Push the joystick (activates pointer at present location) • Don’t rush; the marked point won’t move. • Press ENT to save • Write down coordinates

  5. Creating a Custom Waypointfrom Coordinates or Distance/Bearing • Go to WPT page group • Go to USER WPT page • NEW soft key • Use inner and outer FMS knobs, and ENT

  6. Parallel Track/Grid Search

  7. Parallel Track/Grid Search • Activate a flight plan consisting of at least the start point (a grid corner) • FPL button • FMS knob: Push to activate cursor • FMS knob: Highlight entry point (grid corner) • MENU button • FMS knob: Search and Rescue • ENT button (continued on next slide)

  8. Parallel Track/Grid Search (cont’d) • FMS knob: • Waypoint: Entry Point • Pattern: Parallel • Initial DTK: Mag heading on first leg (you correct for variation) • Initial Turn: Left/right after entering search pattern • Leg Length: 5NM - 7.5NM • Spacing: 1.0NM • Number of legs: 6 – 8 • FMS knob: ACTIVATE SAR • ENT button *NOTE: Will go direct-to entry point

  9. Revision History

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