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Table of Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks .......................................................vii
LIMITED WARRANTY Aspen Avionics, Inc. ..............................viii
Conventions....................................................................................xi
Covered Functionality.....................................................................................................xi
Terminology ..........................................................................................................................xi
Color Philosophy.............................................................................................................xiii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes...............................................................................xiv
Example Graphics............................................................................................................xv
Pilot Familiarity...................................................................................................................xv
Chapter 1
Welcome & Introduction ........................................................... 1-1
1.1. System Overview ..................................................................................................1-4
1.1.1. EFD1000 Display Unit....................................................................... 1-5
1.1.2. Conguration Module (CM)......................................................... 1-6
1.1.3. Remote Sensor Module (RSM).................................................... 1-6
1.1.4. Analog Converter Unit (ACU)...................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2
Controls and Display ................................................................. 2-1
2.1. Controls & Display Orientation ....................................................................2-2
2.2. Controls.......................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.1. Left and Right Knobs........................................................................ 2-4
2.2.1.1. Right Knob Functions....................................................... 2-5
2.2.1.2. Left Knob Functions........................................................... 2-5
2.2.1.3. SYNC Function ........................................................... 2-6
2.2.1.4. Using the Knobs (Example) ........................................... 2-8
2.2.2. Navigation Source Select Buttons............................................ 2-8
2.2.2.1. CDI Nav Source Control................................................... 2-9
2.2.2.2. Bearing Pointer Nav Source Control.......................2-10
2.2.3. Hot Keys.................................................................................................2-11
2.2.4. Menu Key ..............................................................................................2-13
2.2.4.1. Using the Menus................................................................2-13
2.2.4.2. Changing LCD Display Brightness...........................2-16
2.2.5. Map Range Key..................................................................................2-17
2.2.6. REV button ...........................................................................................2-17
2.3. Display.......................................................................................................................2-18
2.3.1. Attitude Display.................................................................................2-20
2.3.1.1. Attitude Director Indicator (ADI)..............................2-22
2.3.1.2. Airspeed Tape and Bug..................................................2-23
2.3.1.3. Altitude Tape and Alerter..............................................2-24
2.3.1.4. Instrument Approach Indicators..............................2-25
2.3.2. Data Bar..................................................................................................2-26
2.3.3. Navigation Display...........................................................................2-27
2.3.3.1. Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ........................2-29
Compass Modes: 360º vs. ARC............................................2-29
Navigation Setting Information........................................2-30
Course Pointer and Deviation Indicator (CDI).............2-30
Deviation O Scale Indication...........................................2-31

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Auto Course Select...................................................................2-31
Ground Track Indicator..........................................................2-32
2.3.3.2. Rate of Turn Indicator......................................................2-32
2.3.3.3. Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) .....................................2-33
2.3.3.4. Bearing Pointers.................................................................2-33
2.3.3.5. Situational Awareness Map Display........................2-34
Chapter 3
Flying the EFD1000 Pro PFD..................................................... 3-1
3.1. Quick Controls Overview .................................................................................3-3
3.2. Example Flight Scenario ...................................................................................3-4
3.2.1. Pre-Departure....................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2. Departure..............................................................................................3-14
3.2.3. En Route ................................................................................................3-16
3.2.4. Arrival and Approach to Landing ...........................................3-17
3.3. Conclusion..............................................................................................................3-20
Chapter 4
Reference Guide ......................................................................... 4-1
4.1. Attitude Display......................................................................................................4-2
4.1.1. Attitude Indicator............................................................................... 4-2
4.1.1.1. Roll Scale................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.1.2. Slip/Skid Indicator............................................................... 4-3
4.1.1.3. Pitch Scale................................................................................ 4-3
4.1.1.4. Flight Director........................................................................ 4-3
4.1.1.5. Degraded Attitude Heading Reference System
(AHRS) Performance........................................................................... 4-4
4.1.2. Airspeed Indicator .................................................................. 4-4
4.1.2.1. Selected Airspeed .............................................................. 4-6
4.1.2.2. Airspeed Display .................................................................. 4-6
4.1.3. Altimeter.................................................................................................. 4-8
4.1.3.1. Barometric Pressure Adjustment (BARO) .............. 4-9
4.1.3.2. Selected Altitude...............................................................4-11
4.1.3.3. Altitude Level-O and Deviation Alert .................4-11
4.1.3.4. MINIMUMS Alert ................................................................4-12
4.1.3.5. Decision Height Annunciation..................................4-13
4.1.3.6. Altitude Display ..................................................................4-14
4.2. Data Bar....................................................................................................................4-15
4.2.1. True Airspeed......................................................................................4-16
4.2.2. Ground Speed....................................................................................4-16
4.2.3. Outside Air Temperature..............................................................4-16
4.2.4. Wind Speed, Direction, and Arrow.........................................4-17
4.2.5. Barometric Pressure Setting Display .....................................4-17
4.3. Navigation Display ............................................................................................4-18
4.3.1. Compass ...............................................................................................4-19
4.3.1.1. 360° Compass Mode .......................................................4-19
4.3.1.2. ARC Compass Mode........................................................4-19
4.3.2. Course Pointer ..................................................................................4-22
4.3.3. TO/FROM Indicator..........................................................................4-23
4.3.4. Course Deviation Indicator and Scale..................................4-24
4.3.5. CDI Navigation Source..................................................................4-25
4.3.6. Auto Course ........................................................................................4-28
4.3.7. CDI Selected Course ......................................................................4-30
4.3.8. Bearing Pointer Source Selection ..........................................4-31

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4.3.9. Selected Heading and Heading Bug ....................................4-34
4.3.10. Aircraft Heading Display............................................................4-35
4.3.11. Rate of Turn Indicator..................................................................4-36
4.3.12. Basemap Underlays......................................................................4-37
4.3.12.1. Basemap Display and Range ...................................4-38
4.3.12.2. Flight Plan ...........................................................................4-40
4.3.12.3. Basemap Data Source and Reversion.................4-40
4.3.13. Track Indicator ................................................................................4-41
4.4. Lateral and Vertical Deviation Indicator...............................................4-41
4.4.1. Lateral Deviation Indicator .........................................................4-42
4.4.2. Vertical Deviation Indicator .......................................................4-43
4.5. Vertical Speed Indicator.................................................................................4-43
4.6. Autopilot Integration....................................................................................... 4-45
4.6.1. GPS Steering (GPSS)........................................................................4-46
4.6.2. Flight Director.....................................................................................4-47
4.6.3. Typical Autopilot Operations.....................................................4-48
Chapter 5
Customizing the EFD1000 PFD................................................ 5-1
5.1. Using the Menu System....................................................................................5-1
5.2. Customizing the Map.........................................................................................5-6
5.3. Conguring V-speeds.........................................................................................5-8
5.4. LCD Brightness Control ..................................................................................5-13
Chapter 6
Emergency and Abnormal Procedures .................................. 6-1
6.1. In Flight AHRS Reset............................................................................................6-1
6.2. Pitot/Static System Blockage.........................................................................6-3
6.3. Loss of External Power .......................................................................................6-4
6.4. Power Override.......................................................................................................6-4
6.5. Abnormal Shutdown Procedure .................................................................6-6
6.6. Warning, Caution, and Advisory Summary...........................................6-7
Chapter 7
Appendices.................................................................................. 7-1
7.1. Operating Limitations ........................................................................................7-1
7.1.1. Weight & Center of Gravity ........................................................... 7-1
7.1.2. RSM GPS Usage ................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.3. Geographic Limitation .................................................................... 7-1
7.1.4. Placards and Decals.......................................................................... 7-2
7.1.5. Seaplane Operation.......................................................................... 7-2
7.2. Software Versions..................................................................................................7-3
7.3. Specications...........................................................................................................7-5
7.3.1. EFD1000 Display Unit....................................................................... 7-5
7.3.2. Remote Sensor Module (RSM) ................................................... 7-7
7.3.3. Analog Converter Unit (ACU)...................................................... 7-7
7.3.4. Operational Specications............................................................ 7-8
7.4. Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................................7-9

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Table of Tasks
Chapter 2
Control Knob SYNC Function (Figure 2-3)......................................................2-6
How to Set the Heading Bug (HDG) ..................................................................2-8
Access and Navigate The Menus.......................................................................2-15
Edit Main Menu Items..............................................................................................2-16
Chapter 3
Control Knobs (see 2.2.1 for detail).....................................................................3-3
Navigation Source Buttons (see 2.2.2 for detail).........................................3-4
Hot Keys (see 2.2.3 for details)................................................................................3-4
Set the Barometric Pressure ....................................................................................3-7
Set the Heading Bug....................................................................................................3-8
Select The CDI Navigation Source.......................................................................3-9
Select Bearing Pointer Nav Sources....................................................................3-9
Select Map Level of Detail.....................................................................................3-10
Change The Basemap Range...............................................................................3-11
Set the Altitude Alerter............................................................................................3-12
Set the Airspeed Bug................................................................................................3-13
Select a Compass Mode .........................................................................................3-17
Chapter 4
Set Selected Airspeed (Bug)....................................................................................4-6
Hide/Display Airspeed Tape....................................................................................4-7
Set Barometric Units of Measure..........................................................................4-9
Set The Barometric Pressure................................................................................. 4-10
Set Selected Altitude (Bug)...................................................................................4-11
Display/Hide Minimums.........................................................................................4-12
Set Altitude Minimum ............................................................................................. 4-13
Hide/Display Altitude Tape...................................................................................4-14
Select ARC CDI/HSI Compass Mode ...............................................................4-20
Select Compass Type................................................................................................4-21
Select The CDI Navigation Source....................................................................4-26
Enable AUTOCRS.........................................................................................................4-28
Disable AUTOCRS........................................................................................................4-29
Select CDI Course ......................................................................................................4-30
Select The Single-Line Bearing Pointer Source ........................................4-33
Select The Double-Line Bearing Pointer Source......................................4-33
Heading Bug Set..........................................................................................................4-35
Display Basemap ......................................................................................................... 4-38
Set Basemap Range................................................................................................... 4-39
Enable/Disable GPSS.................................................................................................4-47
“HDG” Mode Operation – Heading Bug Steering ................................... 4-49
“HDG” Mode Operation – GPS Steering (GPSS)........................................ 4-49
“NAV” Mode Operation – VLOC Navigation ................................................4-49

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“NAV” Mode Operation – GPS Navigation ...................................................4-50
“APPR” Mode Operation – ILS Approach with
Vectors to Final ............................................................................................................4-50
“APPR” Mode Operation – GPS or GPS/RNAV
APV WAAS Approach ...............................................................................................4-51
GPS “APPR” Mode Operation – WAAS GPS
Underlay to ILS Approach Using Pilot Nav..................................................4-52
GPS “APPR” Mode Operation – WAAS GPS
Underlay to ILS Approach With ATC Vectors to Final ............................4-53
Chapter 5
Set Map Symbol Display ...........................................................................................5-6
ENABLE V-speed Textual Labels .........................................................................5-11
Set Textual V-speed Labels.................................................................................... 5-12
Switch Brightness Mode.........................................................................................5-13
Adjust Display Brightness Manually ................................................................5-13
Chapter 6
Reset the AHRS................................................................................................................6-2
When Pitot or Static Line is Blocked...................................................................6-3
To Override the Automatic Power Conguration......................................6-4
View External Power Status .....................................................................................6-5
View External Voltage Status...................................................................................6-5
View Internal Battery Status ....................................................................................6-5
Power O Manually ......................................................................................................6-6
Power On Manually ......................................................................................................6-6
Chapter 7
To View the Main Application Processor Software Version..................7-5
To View the Input/Output Processor Software Version..........................7-5
To View the Feature Load..........................................................................................7-5

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Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright 2007-2008.
Aspen Avionics® is a registered trademark of Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Evolution™, EFD1000 Pro PFD™, EFD1000™, and the Aspen Avionics logo
are trademarks of Aspen Avionics, Inc. These trademarks may not be
used without the express permission of Aspen Avionics, Inc. All rights
reserved.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
No part of the Pilot’s Guide may be reproduced, copied, stored,
transmitted, or disseminated, for any reason, without the express
written permission of Aspen Avionics, Inc. Aspen Avionics hereby grants
permission to download a single copy, and any revision, of the Pilot’s
Guide onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium for personal
use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of the Pilot’s Guide
or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and
provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of the
Pilot’s Guide or revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
The FAA has approved the EFD1000 Pro PFD under the following TSOs:
TSO-C2d, TSO-C3d, TSO-C4c, TSO-C6d, TSO-C8d, TSO-C10b, TSO-C106,
TSO-C113
The following certication levels also apply to this product:
Environmental Certication Level: RTCA DO-160E
Software Certication Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C
This Pilot’s Guide provides information on the use and operation of
the Evolution Flight Display 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (EFD1000
Pro PFD). This guide is current as of the Date Published. Specications
and operational details are subject to change without notice when
using an earlier or later software version. Please visit the Aspen
Avionics web site for the most up-to-date Pilot’s Guide.
Installation of the EFD1000 Pro PFD in a type-certicated aircraft must
be performed in accordance with the Aspen Avionics EFD1000 Pro
PFD Installation Manual, document number A-01-126-00 Revision B.
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
5001 Indian School Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.aspenavionics.com
Date Published: March 31, 2008

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the original purchaser, that its Products (if purchased from an authorized
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owner’s manual or as Aspen otherwise directs,
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of the product’s software or host medium), or use which
is improper or otherwise does not comply with Aspen’s
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weather conditions, abuse, misuse, neglect, or negligence,
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computer virus or other intentionally disruptive, destructive, or
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is altered or repair is attempted or made by anyone other than Aspen or
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in an accurately completed Aspen warranty application form submitted
by the installing authorized dealer within 30 days of the Return to
Service Date. The warranty application must be signed by the authorized
repairman who certies that the equipment has been safely and properly
installed in accordance with all Aspen supplied technical information
and in accordance with all applicable FAA procedures and requirements.
The warranty application form must note the repairman’s FAA certicate
number to be valid. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THE WARRANTY
CARD MAY RESULT IN DENIAL OF WARRANTY CLAIMS. MAKING CERTAIN
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Conventions
The following conventions, denitions, terminology, and colors are used
in this manual and on the EFD1000 PFD.
Covered Functionality
This guide covers all the functionality available in the EFD1000 Pro PFD.
Terminology
Figure 1 shows a typical EFD1000 Pro PFD display. This guide uses the terminology
listed in Table 1 when referring to specic parts of the EFD1000 Pro PFD. Chapter 4
provides an in-depth discussion and step-by-step instructions for all the available
functionality of the EFD1000 Pro PFD.

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Term Example
1
Attitude Display
2
Data Bar
3
Navigation Display
4
Knobs Left (CRS) Knob, Right (HDG) Knob
5
Buttons Left Button, CDI Button, Right Button
6
Keys REV Key, RNG Key, MENU Key, Bezel Key(s) (1-5)
Table 1 EFD1000 PFD Display, Knobs , Buttons, and Keys
Figure 1 EFD1000 PFD Display, Knobs , Buttons, and Keys
1
2
3
4
5
6

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Color Philosophy
Table 2 provides the operational philosophy of color usage on the EFD1000 PFD
display.
COLOR PURPOSE
RED
Used to indicate ight envelope and system limits, and for warning
annunciations that require immediate pilot recognition, and which may
require immediate pilot correction or compensatory action.
AMBER
Used to indicate abnormal information sources, and for caution information
that requires immediate pilot awareness, and for which subsequent pilot
action may be required.
GREEN
Used for navigation information or mode data related to or provided by the
navigation source currently selected for display on the Course Deviation
Indicator (CDI) (i.e. navigation deviations, equipment operating state,
waypoint information).
CYAN Used to indicate editable values that are not currently selected for editing,
and is also used for bearing pointer depictions.
MAGENTA
Used for pilot-selectable references (bugs) enabled for editing, for depicting
the active GPS navigation leg on a moving map display, and for depicting the
ight director bar.
WHITE Used to show primary ight data (e.g. IAS, ALT, HDG), scales, etc.
BLUE Used to indicate the sky.
BROWN Used to indicate the ground.
Table 2 Color Guide
NOTE
As the number of colors used on the
display is limited, to ensure adequate
color dierentiation under all lighting
conditions, there are a few cases
where a given color is used in a slightly
dierent context than described in
Table 2.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Where applicable warnings, cautions, and notes are given. Aspen Avionics uses the
following icons and denitions (Table 3).
Icon Denition
Warning
Emphasizes a crucial operating or maintenance procedure, which, if not
strictly observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel or long
term health hazards.
Indicates a hazard which may require immediate corrective action.
Caution
Indicates an essential operating or maintenance procedure, which,
if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of
equipment.
Indicates the possible need for future corrective action.
Note
Highlights an important operating or maintenance procedure,
condition, or statement.
Safe operation.
Table 3 Warning, Caution, and Note

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Example Graphics
Most of the example graphics and screen shots used throughout this Pilot’s Guide
& Reference are based on ying the ILS 16R instrument approach into Reno/Tahoe
International Airport (KRNO) in Reno, Nevada, USA. Those images with the airplane in
a right bank show the airplane completing the procedure turn in-bound to intercept
the Localizer, descending through 8,660 feet to the target altitude of 8,500 feet. The
other main group of images, showing the airplane straight and level, are earlier in the
approach, tracking outbound for the procedure turn.
Pilot Familiarity
While the EFD1000 is reasonably intuitive and easy to use, some familiarity with
Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) and Horizontal Situation Indicators (HSI) is
required. Aspen Avionics strongly recommends that new users of the EFD1000 get
some dual instruction from an experienced instrument CFI, and spend some time
becoming familiar with the PFD in day VFR conditions with a safety pilot, before ying in
actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). To reduce pilot workload, the use of
autopilot (when available) is strongly encouraged.

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CHAPTER 1, WELCOME
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Chapter 1
Welcome & Introduction
Welcome to Aspen Avionics’ Evolution Flight Display (EFD) system, the
most exible, expandable, and upgradable Electronic Flight Instrument
System (EFIS) available for General Aviation aircraft. Designed to replace
traditional, mechanical primary ight instruments—in whole or in part,
all at once, or in phases. This modularity and upgradability allows the
system to grow with you and your airplane, over time and aordably.
The EFD system is built around the EFD1000 Display Unit, which replaces a vertical pair
of your six primary ight instruments. The EFD1000 has a bright, high-resolution, six-
inch diagonal LCD display, and a number of knobs and buttons the pilot uses to control
the system. The three-inch diameter, four-inch deep can on the back of the display
slides into existing panel cutouts (where the top mechanical instrument used to be)
(Figure 1-1).Figure 1-1
EFD1000 PFD Display Unit

CHAPTER 1, WELCOME
EFD1000 PFD Pilot’s Guide
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Figure 1-3Two-tube system: PFD & MFD
Figure 1-2 Single-tube EFD1000 PFD system
The center of the EFD system is the EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), which
replaces the traditional, mechanical Attitude Indicator (AI) and Directional Gyro (DG)
or Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) (Figure 1-2). The PFD is available in three
models—the Pilot, Pro and ATP—each with increasing levels of features and capabilities,
and each lower model is upgradable through software to the more capable models.
Add a second EFD1000 congured as a Multi-Function Display (MFD)
(Figure 1-3), replacing the altimeter and Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), and you’ll
double the capabilities of your system, while also providing complete redundancy
and backup to your PFD. The EFD1000 MFD contains the same AHRS, ADC, and I/O
capabilities as the PFD for full redundancy, and can assume the role of PFD should
your main PFD ever fail.