Garmin Cessna Caravan G1000 User manual

Integrated Flight Deck
Cockpit Reference Guide
Cessna
Nav III
System Software 0563.11 or later

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM
NAV/COM/TRANSPONDER
AUDIO PANEL
AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL
NAVIGATION
FLIGHT PLANNING
PROCEDURES
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
ABNORMAL OPERATIONS
ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS
INDEX

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
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aircraft. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software
versions.
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September, 2008 190-00384-09 Rev. A Printed in the U.S.A.

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WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, & NOTES
WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain avoidance
feature. The terrain avoidance feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance
and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight. The terrain
avoidance feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance. Terrain data is obtained from third party
sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data.
WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in nature and should not be relied
upon as the sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical
charts for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by G1000 GPS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could
vary significantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the GDC 74A Air Data Computer,
or other altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure
altitude displayed by the G1000 PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft.
WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the G1000 system must be updated
regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.
WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is
intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.
WARNING: Traffic information shown on system displays is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic.
Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting
traffic.
WARNING: Use of the Stormscope is not intended for hazardous weather penetration (thunderstorm penetration).
Stormscope information, as displayed on the G1000 MFD, is to be used only for weather avoidance, not
penetration.
WARNING: GDL 69 Weather should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information
provided by the GDL 69 is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration.
WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to inherent delays
in data transmission and the relative age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for short-range
weather avoidance.

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WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, & NOTES
WARNING: The Garmin G1000, as installed in Cessna Nav III aircraft, has a very high degree of functional
integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for all
conceivable system failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to
occur without a fault indication shown by the G1000. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an
occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.
WARNING: For safety reasons, G1000 operational procedures must be learned on the ground.
WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible
for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy
and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G1000 utilize GPS as a precision electronic
NAVigationAID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G1000 can be misused
or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the G1000
Pilot’s Guide documentation. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations,
carefully compare indications from the G1000 to all available navigation sources, including the information
from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before
continuing navigation.
WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the G1000 to attempt to penetrate
a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information
Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an
intense radar echo.”
WARNING: Lamp(s) inside this product may contain mercury (HG) and must be recycled or disposed of according
to local, state, or federal laws. For more information, refer to our website at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/
environment/disposal.jsp.
WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic field, operating the G1000 within the following areas
could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications. North of 70° North latitude and south of 70°
South latitude. An area north of 65° North latitude between longitude 75º West and 120ºWest. An area south
of 55° South latitude between longitude 120º East and 165º East.
CAUTION: The PFD and MFD displays use a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is very
sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THEANTI-
REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens
cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.

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WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, & NOTES
CAUTION: The Garmin G1000 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by
an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and
the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.
NOTE: When using Stormscope,there are several atmospheric phenomena in addition to nearby thunderstorms
that can cause isolated discharge points in the strike display mode. However, clusters of two or more discharge
points in the strike display mode do indicate thunderstorm activity if these points reappear after the screen has
been cleared.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the G1000 panel and
displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current G1000 system and aviation databases.
Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: The GDU 1040 and GDU 1044B PFD/MFD may require a warm-up time of up to 30 minutes when exposed
to -40˚C for an extended period. A warm-up time of up to 15 minutes may be required when exposed to -30˚C
for an extended period.
NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s
Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at
www.garmin.com/prop65.
NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of
attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards
away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition.
NOTE: The purpose of this Cockpit Reference Guide is to provide the pilot a resource with which to find operating
instructions on the major features of the G1000 system more easily. It is not intended to be a comprehensive
operating guide. Complete operating procedures for the system are found in the G1000 Pilot’s Guide for this
aircraft.
NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim or blank.

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RECORD OF REVISIONS
Part Number Change Summary
190-00384-03
(Rev. A)
(Rev. B)
Added XM Radio and XM Weather
Added ADF capability
Added DME capability
Added BRG1/BRG2 pointers
Added dual audio panel operation
Added C172 parameters
Changed Airspeed Trend Vector
Changed Altitude Trend Vector
Added Checklist capability
Added Flight ID capability
Updated system software numbers
190-00384-04
(Rev. A)
(Rev. B)
Reformatted manual to new format
Added TAS capability
Added DONE Softkey, XM-INFORMATION Page, and XM-RADIO
Page operation.
190-00384-05
(Rev. A) Added explanation of EIS display behavior upon exceedances
Added better explanation of Intercom System Isolation
Added Stormscope operation upon loss of heading input
Added TAWS-B
Added CO Guardian
Added new Fuel Totalizer
Updated G1000 System Messages
190-00384-06
(Rev A) Added GDU 7.00 (WAAS, VNAV & Charts) software parameters.
Added AFCS for the 182 and 206
Added database loading instructions
Updated G1000 System Messages
Combined previous system software numbers into 0563.00
190-00384-07
(Rev. A) Added GDU 8.02 parameters, Airways, and ADS-B

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RECORD OF REVISIONS
Part Number Change Summary
190-00384-08
(Rev. A) Added GDU 8.20 parameters, including gradient background on
the PFD and GFC 700 for the C172.
190-00384-09 Added GDU 9.03 parameters. Removed gradient background.
Added Additional Features section
Changed tab structure
Revision Date of Revision Affected Pages Description
A September, 2008 i through Index-4 Production release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW.................................... 1-1
1.1 PFD/MFD Controls................................................... 1-2
1.2 PFD Softkeys............................................................ 1-5
1.3 MFD Softkeys .......................................................... 1-8
1.4 MFD Page Groups ................................................... 1-9
1.5 Vertical Navigation .............................................. 1-10
1.6 Backlighting........................................................... 1-12
1.7 Database Updates ................................................ 1-12
Jeppesen Aviation Database ...................................... 1-12
Garmin Databases..................................................... 1-13
SECTION 2: FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS.............................. 2-1
2.1 Airspeed Indicator.................................................. 2-3
Speed Indication ......................................................... 2-3
Speed Ranges ............................................................. 2-3
Airspeed Trend Vector ................................................. 2-3
Vspeed References ...................................................... 2-3
2.2 Attitude Indicator .................................................. 2-3
2.3 Altimeter .................................................................. 2-4
Selected Altitude Bug .................................................. 2-4
Altitude Trend Vector................................................... 2-4
Barometric Setting Box................................................ 2-4
Altitude Alerting.......................................................... 2-4
Metric Display ............................................................. 2-5
Low Altitude Annunciation........................................... 2-5
2.4 Vertical Deviation/Glidepath/Glideslope
Indicator ................................................................... 2-6
2.5 Marker Beacon Annunciations............................. 2-7
2.6 Vertical Speed Indicator ....................................... 2-7
2.7 Barometric Altitude Minimums........................... 2-7
2.8 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)................... 2-8
Course Pointer ............................................................ 2-9
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI).................................. 2-9
Bearing Pointers and Information Windows................ 2-11
DME (optional).......................................................... 2-11
Navigation Source..................................................... 2-11
2.9 Wind Data............................................................... 2-12
2.10 Generic Timer ........................................................ 2-13
SECTION 3: ENGINE INDICATION SYSTEM (EIS).... 3-1
3.1 Engine Display......................................................... 3-1
3.2 Lean Display ............................................................ 3-4
Normally-aspirated Aircraft.......................................... 3-7
Turbocharged Aircraft .................................................. 3-7
3.3 System Display........................................................ 3-7
SECTION 4: NAV/COM AND TRANSPONDER.......... 4-1
4.1 Radio Status Indications....................................... 4-3
4.2 Volume ...................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Automatic Squelch................................................. 4-3
4.4 Quickly Activating 121.500 MHz.......................... 4-3
4.5 Optional NAV Radios ............................................. 4-3
DME Radio (optional).................................................. 4-3
ADF Radio (optional)................................................... 4-4
4.6 Frequency Auto-tuning ......................................... 4-4
Auto-tuning on the PFD............................................... 4-4
Auto-tuning on the MFD ............................................. 4-4
4.7 Transponder............................................................. 4-4
Mode Selection ........................................................... 4-4
Reply Status................................................................ 4-5
Code Selection ............................................................ 4-5
Flight ID Reporting ...................................................... 4-6
SECTION 5: AUDIO PANEL ................................................ 5-1
5.1 COM Radio Selection ............................................. 5-2
5.2 Cabin Speaker ......................................................... 5-2
5.3 Passenger Address (PA) System (T)182T and
(T)206H Only............................................................. 5-2
5.4 Marker Beacon Receiver....................................... 5-2
Marker Beacon Signal Sensitivity.................................. 5-2
5.5 Nav Radio Audio Selection................................... 5-3
5.6 Intercom System (ICS) Isolation.......................... 5-3
5.7 Intercom Squelch Control..................................... 5-4
5.8 Digital Clearance Recorder and Player ............. 5-4
SECTION 6: AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL............. 6-1
6.1 AFCS Controls.......................................................... 6-1
6.2 Flight Director Operation ..................................... 6-2
Activating the Flight Director ....................................... 6-2
Command Bars ........................................................... 6-2
AFCS Status Box..........................................................6-3
6.3 Flight Director Modes............................................ 6-3
Pitch Modes................................................................ 6-3
Roll Modes................................................................ 6-17
6.4 Autopilot Operation ............................................ 6-22
Flight Control............................................................ 6-22
Engaging the Autopilot.............................................. 6-22
Control Wheel Steering.............................................. 6-23
Disengaging the Autopilot ......................................... 6-23
6.5 Example Procedures ............................................ 6-24
Departure ................................................................. 6-24

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Intercepting a VOR Radial.......................................... 6-26
Flying a Flight Plan/GPS Course ................................. 6-27
Descent..................................................................... 6-28
Approach.................................................................. 6-31
Go Around/Missed Approach ..................................... 6-33
6.6 AFCS Annunciations and Alerts ......................... 6-34
AFCS Status Alerts..................................................... 6-34
Overspeed Protection ................................................ 6-35
SECTION 7: NAVIGATION.................................................. 7-1
7.1 Navigation Map Page............................................ 7-1
7.2 Direct-to Navigation.............................................. 7-1
Direct-to Navigation from the MFD.............................. 7-1
Direct-to Navigation from the PFD ............................... 7-3
7.3 Navigating an Example Flight Plan .................... 7-5
7.4 Airport Information ............................................. 7-22
7.5 Intersection Information .................................... 7-24
7.6 NDB Information................................................... 7-24
7.7 VOR Information................................................... 7-25
7.8 User Waypoint Information Page ..................... 7-25
7.9 Nearest Airports ................................................... 7-25
Nearest Airport Information on the MFD .................... 7-25
Nearest Airports Information on the PFD.................... 7-26
7.10 Nearest Intersections .......................................... 7-27
7.11 Nearest NDB .......................................................... 7-27
7.12 Nearest VOR........................................................... 7-28
7.13 Nearest User Waypoint........................................ 7-28
7.14 Nearest Frequencies ............................................ 7-29
7.15 Nearest Airspaces................................................. 7-29
SECTION 8: FLIGHT PLANNING...................................... 8-1
8.1 User Defined Waypoints........................................ 8-1
Select the User WPT Information Page .........................8-1
Create User Waypoints from the Navigation Map Page. 8-2
8.2 Viewing the Active Flight Plan ............................ 8-2
8.3 Activate a Stored Flight Plan............................... 8-2
8.4 Activate a Flight Plan Leg .................................... 8-3
8.5 Stop Navigating a Flight Plan.............................. 8-3
8.6 Invert Active Flight Plan ....................................... 8-3
8.7 Create a New Flight Plan...................................... 8-4
Create a New Flight Plan Using the MFD ..................... 8-4
Create a New Flight Plan Using the PFD ...................... 8-4
8.8 Enter an Airway in a Flight Plan ......................... 8-5
8.9 Load a Departure.................................................... 8-6
8.10 Load an Arrival........................................................ 8-6
8.11 Load an Approach................................................... 8-6
8.12 Remove a Departure, Arrival, Approach, or
Airway from a Flight Plan..................................... 8-6
8.13 Store a Flight Plan.................................................. 8-6
8.14 Edit a Stored Flight Plan....................................... 8-7
8.15 Delete a Waypoint from the Flight Plan............ 8-7
8.16 Invert and Activate a Stored Flight Plan........... 8-7
8.17 Copy a Flight Plan .................................................. 8-7
8.18 Delete a Flight Plan................................................ 8-8
8.19 Graphical Flight Plan Creation ............................ 8-8
8.20 Trip Planning............................................................ 8-8
SECTION 9: PROCEDURES ................................................ 9-1
9.1 Arrivals and Departures........................................ 9-1
Load and Activate a Departure Procedure .................... 9-1
Load and Activate An Arrival Procedure........................ 9-1
9.2 Approaches .............................................................. 9-2
Load and/or Activate an Approach Procedure............... 9-3
Activate An Approach in the Active Flight Plan ............. 9-4
SECTION 10: HAZARD AVOIDANCE ........................... 10-1
10.1 Customizing the Hazard Displays on the
Navigation Map .................................................... 10-1
10.2 STORMSCOPE® (Optional).................................. 10-1
Displaying Stormscope Lightning Data on the
Navigation Map Page................................................ 10-1
Stormscope Page....................................................... 10-2
10.3 XM Weather (Service Optional)......................... 10-3
Displaying METAR and TAF information on the Airport
Information Page....................................................... 10-3
Displaying Weather on the Weather Data Link Page ...10-4
Map Panning Information – Weather Data Link Page . 10-5
Weather Products & Symbols..................................... 10-5
Weather Product Age ................................................ 10-6
10.4 Traffic Systems...................................................... 10-7
Traffic Information Service (TIS).................................. 10-7
Traffic Advisory System (TAS) (Optional) ..................... 10-8
ADS-B Traffic (Optional)............................................. 10-9
10.5 Terrain and Obstacle Proximity....................... 10-10
Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Terrain Proximity
Page ....................................................................... 10-10
Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Navigation
Map........................................................................ 10-11

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10.6 TERRAIN-SVS Display (Optional)..................... 10-11
Displaying Terrain on the TERRAIN-SVS Page............ 10-11
Enable/Disable Aviation Data................................... 10-12
TERRAIN-SVS Alerts................................................. 10-12
Terrain Inhibit.......................................................... 10-15
Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance (FLTA)................ 10-15
Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Navigation Map...
10-16
10.7 Terrain Awareness & Warning System
(TAWS) Display (Optional) ................................ 10-16
Displaying Terrain on the TAWS Page ....................... 10-16
Enable/Disable Aviation Data................................... 10-17
TAWS Inhibit ........................................................... 10-17
Manual System Test................................................. 10-18
Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance (FLTA)................ 10-18
Premature Descent Alert (PDA) ................................ 10-18
Excessive Descent Rate Alert (EDR) .......................... 10-19
Negative Climb Rate After TakeoffAlert (NCR) .......... 10-19
“Five-Hundred” Aural Alert...................................... 10-19
Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the Navigation
Map........................................................................ 10-19
Pop-up Alerts .......................................................... 10-20
TAWS Alerts Summary ............................................. 10-21
Alert Annunciations................................................. 10-22
SECTION 11: ADDITIONAL FEATURES....................... 11-1
11.1 Synthetic Vision System (SVS) (Optional)....... 11-1
SVS Operation........................................................... 11-1
SVS Features ............................................................. 11-2
Field of View ............................................................. 11-9
11.2 SafeTaxi ................................................................ 11-10
11.3 ChartView............................................................. 11-11
Chart Options ......................................................... 11-12
Day/Night View ....................................................... 11-13
11.4 FliteCharts............................................................ 11-14
Chart Options ......................................................... 11-15
Day/Night View ....................................................... 11-15
11.5 XM Radio Entertainment.................................. 11-16
Using XM Radio......................................................11-16
Automatic Audio Muting ......................................... 11-18
11.6 Scheduler.............................................................. 11-18
11.7 Electronic Checklists.......................................... 11-20
SECTION 12: ABNORMAL OPERATION..................... 12-1
12.1 Reversionary Mode.............................................. 12-1
12.2 Abnormal COM Operation.................................. 12-2
12.3 Unusual Attitudes................................................. 12-2
12.4 Stormscope Operation with loss of Heading
Input ................................................................................. 12-2
12.5 Hazard Displays with Loss of GPS Position .... 12-2
12.6 Dead Reckoning.................................................... 12-3
SECTION 13: ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS.............. 13-1
13.1 Alert Level Definitions ........................................ 13-2
13.2 NAV III Aircraft Alerts .......................................... 13-3
WARNING Alerts (172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H,
and T206H)............................................................... 13-3
CAUTION Alerts (172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H,
and T206H)............................................................... 13-3
CAUTION Alerts (T182, T206, and 206 with Prop
De-Ice Only) .............................................................. 13-3
Safe Operating Annunciation (T182, T206, and 206
with Prop De-Ice Only) .............................................. 13-3
13.3 CO Guardian Messages........................................ 13-3
13.4 AFCS Alerts............................................................. 13-4
System Status Annunciation....................................... 13-4
13.5 TAWS Alerts............................................................ 13-5
13.6 Other G1000 Aural Alerts.................................... 13-6
13.7 G1000 System Annunciations ............................ 13-7
13.8 G1000 System Message Advisories .................. 13-9
MFD & PFD Message Advisories............................... 13-10
Database Message Advisories.................................. 13-11
GMA 1347 Message Advisories ............................... 13-13
GIA 63 Message Advisories ..................................... 13-13
GIA 63W Message Advisories .................................. 13-15
GEA 71 Message Advisories .................................... 13-18
GTX 33 Message Advisories..................................... 13-18
GRS 77 Message Advisories..................................... 13-19
GMU 44 Message Advisories ................................... 13-19
GDL 69/69A Message Advisories ............................. 13-20
GDC 74A Message Advisories.................................. 13-20
Miscellaneous Message Advisories........................... 13-20
INDEX ...................................................................................Index-1

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1-1
SECTION 1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The purpose of this Cockpit Reference Guide is
to provide the pilot a resource with which to find
operating instructions on the major features of the
G1000 system more easily. It is not intended to be a
comprehensive operating guide. Complete operating
procedures for the complete system are found in the
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Cessna Nav III (190-
00498-04).
This guide gives the pilot abbreviated operating
instructions for the Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi
Function Display (MFD), and the GMA 1347 Audio Panel
System.
NOTE: The pilot should read and thoroughly
understand the Cessna Pilot’s Operating
Handbook (POH) for limitations, procedures and
operational information not contained in this
Cockpit Reference Guide. The Cessna POH always
takes precedence over the information found in
this guide.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
1.1 PFD/MFD CONTROLS
Figure 1-1 PFD/MFD Controls
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PFD and MFD controls function the same.
1
NAV VOL/ID Knob – Controls the NAV audio
level. Press to turn the Morse code identifier ON
and OFF. Volume level is shown in the field as a
percentage.
2
NAV Frequency Transfer Key – Transfers the
standby and active NAV frequencies.
3
Dual NAV Knob – Tunes the MHz (large knob)
and kHz (small knob) standby frequencies for
the NAV receiver. Press to switch the tuning box
(light blue box) between the NAV1 and NAV2
fields.
4
Heading Knob – Turn to manually select a heading
on the HSI. When pressed, it synchronizes
the heading bug with the compass lubber line.
Selected Heading provides the heading reference
to the Flight Director while operating in Heading
Select Mode.
5
Joystick – Changes the map range (distance top to
bottom of map display) when rotated. Activates
the map pointer when pressed.
6
CRS/BARO Knob – The large knob sets the
altimeter barometric pressure and the small knob
adjusts the course. The course is only adjustable
when the HSI is in VOR1, VOR2, or OBS/SUSP
Mode. Pressing this knob centers the CDI on the
currently selected VOR. Selected Course provides
course reference to the Flight Director when
operating in Navigation and Approach Modes.
7
Dual COM Knob – Tunes the MHz (large knob)
and kHz (small knob) standby frequencies for the
COM transceiver. Pressing this knob switches the
tuning box (light blue box) between the COM1
and COM2 fields.
8
COM Frequency Transfer Key – Transfers the
standby and active COM frequencies. Pressing
and holding this key for two seconds automatically
tunes the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) in
the active frequency field.
9
COM VOL/SQ Knob – Controls COM audio level.
Pressing this knob turns the COM automatic
squelch ON and OFF. Audio volume level is
shown in the field as a percentage.
10
Direct-to Key – Allows the user to enter a
destination waypoint and establish a direct course
to the selected destination (specified by the
identifier, chosen from the active route, or taken
from the map pointer position).
11
FPL Key – Displays the active Flight Plan Page for
creating and editing the active flight plan, or for
accessing stored flight plans.
12
CLR Key (DFLT MAP) – Erases information,
cancels an entry, or removes page menus. To
display the Navigation Map Page immediately,
press and hold CLR (MFD only).
13
Dual FMS Knob – Used to select the page to
be viewed (only on the MFD). The large knob
selects a page group (MAP, WPT, AUX, NRST),
while the small knob selects a specific page within
the page group. Pressing the small knob turns the
selection cursor ON and OFF. When the cursor
is ON, data may be entered in the different fields
using the small and large knobs. The large knob
is used to move the cursor on the page, while the
small knob is used to select individual characters
for the highlighted cursor location. When the
G1000 displays a list that is too long for the
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side of the display, indicating the availability of
additional items within the selected category.
Press the small FMS Knob to activate the cursor
and turn the large FMS Knob to scroll through the
list.
14
MENU Key – Displays a context-sensitive list
of options. This list allows the user to access
additional features, or to make setting changes
that relate to certain pages.
15
PROC Key – Selects approaches, departures and
arrivals from the flight plan. If a flight plan is
used, available procedures for the departure and/
or arrival airport are automatically suggested. If
a flight plan is not used, the desired airport and
the desired procedure may be selected. This key
selects IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival
procedures (STARs) and approaches (IAPs) from
the database and loads them into the active flight
plan.
16
ENT Key – Accepts a menu selection or data
entry. This key is used to approve an operation
or complete data entry. It is also used to confirm
selections and information entries.
17
Dual ALT Knob – Sets the selected altitude in
the box located above the Altimeter. The large
knob selects the thousands, while the small knob
selects the hundreds. Altitude Select is used by
the Automatic Flight Control System in certain
modes, in addition to the standard G1000 Altitude
Alerter function.
The following are only available with the GFC 700
AFCS.
18
AP Key – Engages/disengages the Autopilot and
Flight Director. Pressing the AP Key activates the
Flight Director and engages the Autopilot in the
default pitch axis and roll axis modes. Pressing
the AP Key again disengages the autopilot and
deactivates the Flight Director.
19
HDG Key – Selects/deselects the Heading Select
Mode.
20
NAV Key – Selects/deselects the Navigation
Mode.
21
APR Key – Selects/deselects the Approach Mode.
22
VS Key – Selects/deselects the Vertical Speed
Mode.
23 FLC Key
– Selects/deselects the Flight Level
Change Mode.
24
FD Key – Activates/deactivates the Flight Director
only. Pressing the FD Key turns on the Flight
Director in the default pitch axis and roll axis
modes. Pressing the FD Key again deactivates the
Flight Director and removes the command bars,
unless the Autopilot is engaged. If the Autopilot
is engaged, the FD Key is disabled.
25
ALT Key – Selects/deselects the Altitude Hold
Mode.
26
VNV Key – Selects/deselects Vertical Navigation
Mode.
27
BC Key – Selects/deselects Back Course Mode.
28 29
NOSE UP/NOSE DN Keys – Controls the
active pitch reference for the Pitch Hold,
Vertical Speed, and Flight Level Change
Modes.

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Softkey OFF
Softkey ON
Figure 1-2 PFD Top Level Softkeys
Press the BACK or OFF Softkey
to return to the top-level softkeys.
ALERTSSTRMSCP
DME ALERTS
TRFC-1
TRFC-2
Figure 1-3 INSET Softkeys
INSET – Press to display the Inset Map in the lower
left corner of the PFD.
OFF – Press to remove the Inset Map.
DCLTR (3) – Press momentarily to select the desired
amount of map detail. The declutter level appears
adjacent to the DCLTR Softkey.
- No declutter: All map features are visible.
- Declutter – 1: Declutters land data.
- Declutter – 2: Declutters land and SUA data.
- Declutter – 3: Declutters large NAV data
remaining (removes everything except the
active flight plan).
TRAFFIC – Cycles through traffic display options:
- TRFC-1: Traffic displayed on inset map
-TRFC-2: Traffic Map Page is displayed in the
inset map window
TOPO – Press to display topographical data (i.e.,
coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes, etc.) and
elevation scale on the Inset Map.
TERRAIN – Press to display terrain information on
the Inset Map.
STRMSCP (optional) – Press to display the
Stormscope lightning data on the Inset Map
(within a 200 nm radius of the aircraft).

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NEXRAD (optional) – Press to display NEXRAD
weather and coverage information on the Inset
Map.
XM LTNG (optional) – Press to display XM lightning
information on the Inset Map.
BACK – Press to return to the previous level softkey
configuration.
Figure 1-4 PFD Configuration Softkeys
Press the STD BARO or
BACK Softkey to return to
the top-level softkeys
BRG1 (NAV1)
BRG1 (GPS)
BRG1 (OFF)
DME ALT UNIT
METERS IN HPA
DME ALERTS
ALERTS
ALERTS
ALERTS
HSI FRMT
ALERTS
ARC HSI360 HSI
BRG1 (ADF)
BRG2 (NAV2)
BRG2 (GPS)
BRG2 (OFF)
BRG2 (ADF)
SYN VIS
SYN TERR HRZN HDG PATHWAYAPTSIGNS ALERTS
PFD – Press to display the additional softkeys for
additional configuration of the PFD.
DFLTS – Press to reset default settings on the PFD.
SYN VIS – Displays the softkeys for enabling or
disabling Synthetic Vision features.
PATHWAY – Displays rectangular boxes
representing the horizontal and vertical flight
path of the active flight plan.
SYN TERR – Enables synthetic terrain
depiction.
HRZN HDG – Displays compass heading along
the Zero-Pitch line.
APTSIGNS – Displays position markers for
airports within approximately 15 nm of the
current aircraft position. Airport identifiers
are displayed when the airport is within
approximately 9 nm.
WIND – Displays softkeys to select wind data
parameters.
OPTN 1 – Wind direction arrows with headwind
and crosswind components.
OPTN 2 – Wind direction arrow and speed.
OPTN 3 – Wind direction arrow with direction
and speed.
OFF – Information not displayed.
DME (optional) – Press to display the DME
Information Window.