Max Trescott's G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook is a very wise investment for all those wanting to know the intimate details about using Garmin's G1000. Reading this book is like having a seasoned flight instructor sitting right there beside you, leading you step-by-step through the many layers of useful function found on this amazing machine. Max accelerates the learning process by speaking the language that pilots understand. You're sure to find Max's book a valuable learning resource. — Rod Machado, Flight Instructor, Author and National Aviation Safety Counselor
The G1000 and Perspective are part of the revolution sweeping through the aircraft industry. Now, virtually all new aircraft are shipped with glass cockpits! Become a part of this exciting new frontier. Learn how to fly the glass cockpit that reduces your workload, enhances your safety, and is fun to fly!
The G1000 and Perspective are part of the revolution sweeping through the aircraft industry. Now, virtually all new aircraft are shipped with glass cockpits! Become a part of this exciting new frontier. Learn how to fly the glass cockpit that reduces your workload, enhances your safety, and is fun to fly!
Here's what you'll learn in this book:
1. How to use Garmin's new Synthetic Vision Technology
2. Benefits of the G1000 and Perspective and how they enhance safety
3. How flight instruments are portrayed on the Primary Flight Display (PFD).
4. Which softkeys make it faster and easier for you to program a flight plan into the GPS.
5. The big differences between the Direct-to key and using a flight plan.
6. How to use data link weather information in the cockpit.
7. How improved electrical systems and annunciators enhance safety.
8. How to conduct an entire trip in a G1000-equipped aircraft and in a Cirrus SR22T Perspective.
9. How to use the autopilot—in all of its modes—in plain, simple English.
10. How to fly an instrument approach including use of the autopilot.
11. When to load versus to activate an instrument approach.
12. How you can identify intruder aircraft and higher surrounding terrain and obstacles.
13. How G1000 features and engine instrumentation vary among aircraft manufacturers.
14. How to use WAAS to fly LPV, LNAV/VNAV and LNAV instrument approaches.
15. What software features are found only in the Perspective or in VLJs like the Cessna Mustang.
Throughout the book you'll find practical tips, gleaned from the industry's most experienced flight instructors, on flying modern GPS systems. Serious instrument students and pilots will want to also buy Max Trescott's GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook.
Tip : Reinforce Your Learning with Max's G1000 CD-ROM Course!
Make learning fun! For Garmin G1000 experts and beginners alike. This six-hour course is keyword searchable so you can instantly find what you're looking for and features large, full screen views of displays. Interactive, simulators let you practice your skills. Navigate the course in any order. Optional quizzes reinforce key points. Runs on Windows, Macintosh and Linux.