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Learn how to operate the G1000 audio panel, DF and FM radio, and more in this comprehensive training. Explore navigation and communication systems for aviation radios, including the multifunction display and PC trainer.
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G1000 Observer Training Day 1: Cockpit Familiarization DF Radio FM Radio G1000 Audio Panel G1000 Direct-to
Table of Contents • DF Radio • FM Radio • G1000 Comm Panel • Aviation Radios • Intercom • G1000 Direct-to
Direction Finder(“Becker” or “Rhotheta”) • Supports new 406MHz as well as 121.5MHz • Easy to interpret
Basic Functions 4 – Volume 10 – Frequency Selector 8/9 – Dimming: press and release Rep and turn Page knob 5 – Squelch
CAP FM Radio • Same model as in many non-G1000 aircraft • Channel Selection • Comm 3
CAP G1000 Audio Panel Pilot Audio Panel Crew Audio Panel
Audio Panel • Two audio panels in CAP aircraft: • One for the pilot • One for observer • Ideally, managed by the Observer • Two audio panels installed in each CAP G1000 aircraft • Allows Observer to control Scanner’s volume and push-to-talk switch
Multifunction Display (MFD) For pilot use only
FMS Knob and Enter Key • FMS Knob Twist Outer knob “Do something big” Twist Inner knob “Do something small” Push Knob Changes functionality of knob twisting (cursor on/off) • Enter Key • “Okay”
“Soft” Keys • Soft keys are labeled differently on various screens • Pre-programmed keys for quick activation
Page Groups vs. Individual Pages • Page Groups • Maps • Waypoints • Auxiliary • Nearest • Flight Plan (accessed differently than other page groups) • Example Pages • Map Page Group: • Navigation Map • Traffic Map • Weather Map • Aux Page Group: • XM Radio • Setup
G1000 PC Trainer Included in Training DVD System Requirements • PC (not Mac) Installation • Copy ZIP file to computer, then unzip • Installer takes up to 5 minutes to look like it’s working NOTE: Version 8 represents N594CP and has SAR mode. Version 9 has “synthetic vision”, but no SAR.
G1000 PC Trainer Start-up • First, select an airframe • Some airframes are buggy and won’t switch to MFD mode; C-172R works well. • In version 8.20, the C-182T has SAR. • The “POWER” button starts the display. • Joystick can be configured under “Options”
G1000 PC Trainer Modes Displays • PFD • MFD • Dual-screen Trainer (both PFD and MFD)
G1000 PC Trainer Movement • Press “MENU” twice • Press “ENT” to move to next field • Use small FMS knob to edit settings • Use a familiar waypoint (like “KBJC”) • Optional joystick can affect pitch, bank, yaw, and throttle