Questions tagged [g1000]
Questions about the Garmin G1000, a multi-function integrated flight instrument system.
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Why is my WAAS equipped aircraft telling me to descend sooner than the FAF (KDVT 25L LPV)
I ran into a weird issue today with our G1000 WAAS-equipped aircraft. The aircraft wanted me to begin decent .9nm before the FAF on the KDVT 25L LPV approach. The LPV is considered a non-precision ...
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Why do all trend vectors in the G1000 on airplanes indicate the status 6 seconds later? Why 6? Why not 5 or 10?
Why do all trend vectors in the G1000 on airplanes indicate the status 6 seconds later? Why 6? Why not 5 or 10? The fact that the trend vector shows after 6 seconds allows us to turn 3 degrees per ...
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What drives the "Engine Hours" on the G1000?
I fly a 2009 C182T with CAP. We record the "TACH" time from the Engine/System page where ENG HRS appear. On the steam gauge Cessnas I fly TACH time is read off of the tachometer and ...
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What do ENR,TERM and APR mean in the HSI? Also how may I call this part on the HSI?
How should I answer when my instructor asks me what it means during the flight? I searched but couldn't find a definitive answer.
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Garmin G1000 'Waves in a Circle' Symbol?
we had this symbol come up on a G1000 and could not find a reference for what it indicates. Could anyone tell me what it means?
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What would cause a Cessna 182T G1000 to show red X's on Manifold, Fuel, M & S Batt Amps?
Our 2006 Cessna 182T G1000 suddenly started showing the following X's on Manifold, Fuel, and M/S Batt Amps. You can see in the second photo, that the batteries are charging when the plane is started. ...
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On the G1000 lean assist page, what does a positive delta EGT mean?
When leaning the fuel mixture on a C172 using the lean assist feature on the G1000, the hottest cylinder's EGT will be displayed, along with a reading showing the difference between the current ...
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What are the ICAO RNAV equipment codes for the non-WAAS G1000 and GNS 430W?
When filing an ICAO IFR flight plan, where in "the manual" (which manual?) for a G1000 and a GNS430 do I find the RNAV capability information for an ICAO flight plan? What am I looking for?
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How do I set up G1000 GFC700 autopilot for takeoff?
I want to be able to engage autopilot right away at a safe altitude, while taking advantage of flight level control at Vy for the climb.
Heading is set for the runway. I’d switch to NAV mode when I ...
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How does the G1000 differ from an airliner’s avionics?
I'm going through my multi-engine rating, and my flight training has always been on the G1000. I've had a simple system course on the CRJ-200.
In terms of IFR flying, I really don't see much ...
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What is 'level' to a G1000?
I used to fly a Cessna 550 with 'steam gage' mechanical gyros. The Attitude Indicator always had its flight director solidly on the horizon in level flight -- to the extent a mechanical instrument ...
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Does the nearest function on a G1000 allow for listing of anything other than nearest airports?
In non G1000 GPS systems, I have seen several pages for selecting the nearest airport, VOR, NDB, intersections, and waypoint, but in a G1000, I can only seem to get a listing of the nearest airport, ...
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Where does the Garmin G1000 Nav ID come from?
If you tune in a NAV frequency into your G1000 the ID of the Nav Aid will be shown next to the frequency after some time. In this example SEA:
Source: http://...
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Can I change the max bank angle on the Garmin G1000 in the C172SP?
I wonder if I can change the max bank angle on the G1000/GFC700 avionics in a C172SP, like you can on the MCP of the 737NG?
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Understanding "non-WAAS G1000" in a 2006 Turbo 182
All,
I am trying to get my head around something my local avionics shop is telling me about a 2006 T182 that has a GTX345R fitted. Surely, the GTX345R adds WAAS capability but he referred to this ...
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