G1000 TM Multi Function Display Pilot’s Guide for the Beechcraft A36/G36
Record of Revisions Revision Date of Revision Revision Page Range A 07/14/05 All Description Initial Release Garmin G1000 MFD Pilot’s Guide for the Beechcraft A36/G36 190-00574-00 Rev.
INTRODUCTION 8.1 INTRODUCTION This G1000 Pilot’s Guide describes the operation of the Multi Function Display (MFD) installed in Beechcraft A36/G36 aircraft. DESCRIPTION The display portion of the G1000 Integrated Cockpit System installed in A36/G36 aircraft consists of two, 10.4inch liquid crystal displays (LCDs). During normal operation, the right display is configured as the Multi Function Display (MFD). OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This MFD Pilot’s Guide only covers the baseline configuration of the G1000.
INTRODUCTION MFD POWER-UP Powering up the MFD is part of the system power up procedure. See the G1000 System Overview Pilot’s Guide for details. Splash Screen Information The MFD splash screen (Figure 8.1.1) displays general system information such as software version and database versions to the pilot when the G1000 system powers up. To acknowledge the splash screen information and proceed to the Navigation Map Page press the ENT key or the right most softkey twice.
INTRODUCTION ELECTRONIC CHECKLISTS (OPTIONAL) Selecting a Procedure Group The G1000 Multi Function Display installed in the A36/G36 provides optional checklists which allow a pilot to quickly find the proper procedure on the ground and during each phase of flight. Depending on the specific airframe, there are a certain number of groups of procedures with their respective checklists available to the pilot.
INTRODUCTION (2) Pressing the DONE Softkey: Pressing the DONE softkey produces the same results as pressing the ENT key. NOTE: All warnings are displayed in yellow for ease of identification. One-Button Access to Emergency Procedures The EMERGENCY softkey is available at all times when the checklist page is displayed. Press the EMERGENCY softkey at any time to immediately access the emergency procedures. Removing the check mark from a checklist item Press the CLR key to remove a check mark from an item.
INTRODUCTION Exiting the Checklist Page The EXIT softkey is available as long as the Checklist Page is displayed. Press the EXIT softkey or momentarily hold down the CLR key at anytime to exit the Checklist Page and return to the last page that was displayed before the Checklist Page was selected. Checklist Group Checklist Number Checklist Page Indicator Checklist Page Softkeys Figure 8.1.2 Checklist Page (typical) Emergency Softkey 190-00574-00 Rev.
INTRODUCTION ENGINE DCLTR MAP Press the BACK softkey on this level to return to the top softkey level ENGINE LEAN SYSTEM CHKLIST DCLTR-1 BACK DCLTR-2 DCLTR-3 Press the BACK softkey on this level to return to the top softkey level ENGINE LEAN SYSTEM CYL SLCT ASSIST Press the BACK softkey on this level to return to the top softkey level BACK TRAFFIC LEAN OPTIONAL BACK STRMSCP XM LTNG Press the BACK softkey on this level to return to the top softkey level Press the ENGINE softkey on a
INTRODUCTION MFD PAGE GROUPS To select a specific page group: The MFD displays GPS/Navigation flight information in four main page groups: • Map (MAP): Navigation Map Page Traffic Map Page Terrain Proximity Page • Waypoint (WPT) : Airport Information Page Intersection Information Page NDB Information Page VOR Information Page User Waypoint Information Page • Auxiliary (AUX): Trip Planning Page Utility Page GPS Status Page System Setup Page System Status Page • Nearest (NRST): Nearest Airports Page Nearest I
INTRODUCTION WORKING WITH MENUS Much of the operation of the G1000 MFD is accomplished using a menu interface. The G1000 has a bezel-mounted dedicated menu key (MENU) when pressed, displays a context-sensitive list of options. This options list allows the pilot to access additional features or make settings changes which specifically relate to the currently displayed page. Some menus provide access to additional submenus that are used to view, edit, select, and review options.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE 8.2 NAVIGATION MAP PAGE WARNING: Use of the Navigation Map Page for pilotage navigation is prohibited. The Navigation Map is intended only to enhance situational awareness. Navigation is to be conducted using only current charts, data, and authorized navigation facilities.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE To select the Navigation Map Page: 8-10 1. Turn the large FMS knob to select the Map Page group. 2. Turn the small FMS knob to select the Navigation Map Page. The page group name and page title is displayed below the navigation status bar; MAP – NAVIGATION MAP. In addition to turning the large and small FMS knobs, the Navigation Map Page can be selected from any page by pressing and momentarily holding the CLR (DFLT MAP) key.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE NAVIGATION MAP PAGE OPERATIONS Selecting a Map Range The following Navigation Map Page operations can be performed: The Navigation Map Page can be set to 23 different range settings from 500 feet to 2000 nautical miles. The current range is indicated in the lower right corner of the Navigation Map Page and represents the top-to-bottom distance covered by the map. To change the map range turn the joystick counter-clockwise to zoom in, turn it clockwise to zoom out.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Identifying Aviation Map Data The following aviation data is displayed on the Navigation Map Page: Airport Symbols: • Non-towered airports (purple in color). • Towered airports (blue in color). • Non-serviced airports (displayed as solid circle icons). See Appendix F for symbology definitions. • Serviced airports (displayed as circles with protruding tick marks pointing to the top, bottom, left, and right portions of the screen).
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Decluttering the Map The Navigation Map Page can be quickly decluttered by repeatedly pressing the DCLTR softkey until the desired detail is displayed. The declutter level label is displayed above the DCLTR softkey. Note that during an instrument approach, automatic decluttering takes place. Table 8.2.1 lists the features that are turned off at each declutter level.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Map Panning To pan the map: Map panning moves the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map range. When the panning function is selected by pushing in the joystick, a panning arrow flashes on the map display. A window also appears at the top of the map display showing the latitude/longitude position of the pointer, the bearing and distance to the pointer from the aircraft’s present position, and the elevation of the land at the position of the pointer.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Distance, bearing and elevation Latitude and longitude position of pointer Panning Arrow Figure 8.2.3 Map Panning 190-00574-00 Rev.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Displaying Topographic Data on the Navigation Map Page To display topographic data on the Navigation Map Page: The Navigation Map Page displays various shades of topography land colors representing the rise and fall of land elevation similar to aviation sectional charts. The Navigation Map Page can display a topographic scale representing various key points of terrain elevation colors with their associated elevation value labeled. 1. Press the MAP softkey. 2.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE NOTE: Press the TOPO softkey again to remove topo data from the Navigation Map Page. When topo data is removed from the page, the Jeppesen Nav data is presented on a black background. Displaying Terrain Information on the Navigation Map Page Terrain data can be displayed on the Navigation Map Page by pressing the TERRAIN softkey. Terrain symbology (mountain icons) appear next to the map range in the bottom right corner of the page indicating the presence of terrain data on the map.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE MFD Data Bar Map Setup The MFD Navigation Status Window displays four, user-configurable fields which can display the following data: The first option is ‘Map Setup’ which is used to configure the Navigation Map Page including map orientation, land data enable/disable, Jeppesen data enable/disable, automatic zoom, airspace boundaries, and text size.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Orientation To change the map orientation: There are four map orientation selections: North up, Track up, DTK up, and HDG up. • North up fixes the top of the map to a north heading. • Track up adjusts the top of the map display to the current ground track. • Desired Track Up (DTK up) fixes the top of the map display to the desired course. • Heading Up (HDG up) fixes the top of the map display to the current aircraft heading.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Auto Zoom Land Data The automatic zoom feature automatically adjusts the map range from 2000 nm through each lower range, stopping at 1.5 nm as the aircraft approaches the destination waypoint. To enable/disable automatic zoom: To enable/disable land data: 1. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Track Vector Wind Vector The Navigation Map Page can display a track vector as a dashed cyan line segment with an arrowhead attached to the end, extended to a predicted location in 60 seconds along the current aircraft track. The track vector is useful in minimizing track angle error. To enable/disable the track vector: The wind vector box is displayed in the upper right corner of the Navigation Map Page and displays wind direction and speed (in knots).
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Topo Data Nav Range Ring The Nav range ring shows the direction of travel (ground track) on a rotating compass card. The range of the Nav compass is determined by the map range, 125 feet (500 feet map range) to 500 nm (2000 nm map range). To enable/disable the Nav range ring: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Topo Range Terrain Data The topo range setting enables or disables the topography range box located in the lower right corner of the Navigation Map Page. To enable/disable the topo range box: 1. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option. Terrain data can be enabled or disabled on the Navigation Map Page using the ‘TERRAIN DATA’ setting. A data range can also be selected.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Obstacle Data Fuel Range Ring (Fuel RNG) (RSV) Obstacle data can be enabled or disabled on the Navigation Map Page using the ‘OBSTACLE DATA’ setting. A data range can also be selected. The data range is the maximum map range that terrain data is displayed. To enable/disable obstacle data and to select a terrain data range: 1. 8-24 With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Traffic Group The display of traffic information on the Navigation Map Page closely resembles TCAS display symbology. Traffic is only displayed on the Navigation Map Page if aircraft heading data is available. If heading is not available, traffic advisories are displayed as non-bearing banners on the Navigation Map Page. To enable/disable traffic data on the Navigation Map Page: 1. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE To select a traffic mode: To select a traffic symbol zoom range: 1. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option. 1. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option. 2. Press the ENT key. The Map Setup Menu is displayed. 2. Press the ENT key. The Map Setup Menu is displayed 3.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE The traffic label displays the altitude separation above or below the symbol and the vertical speed sense arrow to the right of the symbol. To select a traffic label zoom range: 1. 2. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option. Press the ENT key. The Map Setup Menu is displayed 3. Turn the small FMS knob to select the ‘Traffic’ group. Press the ENT key.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE • Airspace Boundaries (CLASS B/TMA, CLASS C/TCA, and CLASS D) - The airspace zoom range sets the maximum range at which the three classes of airspace appear on the display.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE To select an aviation group item text size: 1. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Navigation Map Page Menu. The cursor flashes on the ‘Map Setup’ option. 2. Press the ENT key. The Map Setup Menu is displayed. 3. Turn the small FMS knob to select the ‘Aviation’ group. Press the ENT key. The cursor flashes on the ‘ACTIVE FPL’ field. 4. Turn the large FMS knob to select the desired option. 5.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE • States and Provinces, Rivers and Lakes, and User Waypoints (STATE/PROV, RIVER/LAKE, USER WAYPOINT) - the label range sets the maximum range at which the three categories appear on the display. The zoom range sets the maximum range at which the three categories appear on the display: • STATE/PROV: off - 1500 nm • RIVER/LAKE off - 500 nm • USER WAYPOINT: off - 300 nm To select a land group item range: 1.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Measure Bearing/Distance The second map setup option is ‘Measure Bearing/ Distance’ which provides a quick and easy method for determining the bearing and distance between any two points on the Navigation Map Page. NOTE: Pressing the ENT key at any location with the ‘Measure’ option enabled allows bearing and distance from the newly selected position to be acquired. To measure bearing and distance between two points: 1. Press the MENU key (with the Navigation Map Page displayed). 2.
NAVIGATION MAP PAGE Bearing, Distance, and Elevation Information Pointer Latitude and Longitude Reference Pointer Figure 8.2.9 Measuring Bearing and Distance 8-32 Garmin G1000 MFD Pilot’s Guide for the Beechcraft A36/G36 190-00574-00 Rev.
TRAFFIC MAP PAGE 8.3 TRAFFIC MAP PAGE CAUTION: Use of the Traffic Map to maneuver the airplane to avoid traffic is prohibited. The Traffic Information System (TIS) is intended for advisory use only. TIS is intended only to help the pilot to visually locate traffic. It is the responsibility of the pilot to see and maneuver to avoid traffic.
TRAFFIC MAP PAGE TIS SYMBOLOGY TRAFFIC MAP PAGE OPERATIONS TIS traffic is displayed on the Traffic Map Page according to TCAS symbology. A Traffic Advisory (TA) symbol is displayed as a solid yellow circle (or half circle on the outer range ring if the traffic is outside the range of the dedicated traffic page). All other traffic is displayed as a hollow white Beechcraft.
TRAFFIC MAP PAGE Operating Mode Once the aircraft is airborne (determined by system configuration at the time of installation) the system switches from standby mode to operating mode. The G1000 displays ‘OPERATE’ in the upper left hand corner of the display and begins to display traffic on the Traffic or Map Page. The TIS Traffic Advisory (TA) should alert the crew to use additional vigilance to identify the intruding aircraft.
TRAFFIC MAP PAGE TIS Traffic Status The MFD indicates the following TIS traffic status to the pilot. Traffic Banner • AGE - if traffic data is not refreshed within 6 seconds, an age indicator (i.e., ‘AGE 00:06’) is displayed in the lower left corner of the display (when displaying traffic). After another 6 seconds, if data is still not received, the traffic is removed from the display. The pilot should be aware that the quality of displayed traffic is reduced in this condition.
TERRAIN PROXIMITY PAGE 8.4 TERRAIN PROXIMITY PAGE CAUTION: Use of Terrain Proximity information for primary terrain avoidance is prohibited. The Terrain Proximity Map is intended only to enhance situational awareness. It is the pilot’s responsibility to provide terrain avoidance at all times. • Terrain • Terrain Range - Indicates the terrain elevation in colors relative to the aircraft altitude (Figure 8.4.
TERRAIN PROXIMITY PAGE TERRAIN PROXIMITY PAGE OPERATIONS There are two terrain/obstacle viewing options available (relative to the position of the aircraft), a radar-like ARC (120°) display and a 360° default display. To change the map range on the Terrain Proximity Page: 1. To change the viewing mode between 360° and ARC: 1. Select the Terrain Proximity Page 2. Press the VIEW softkey. Press the ARC softkey. 3. To return to the 360 degree viewing display press the 360 softkey OR: 4.
TERRAIN PROXIMITY PAGE DISPLAYING OBSTACLE DATA The Terrain Proximity Page displays obstacle data with heights greater than 200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) located at their geographical position location throughout the world. Obstacles are displayed in three levels. The G1000 will adjust colors on the Terrain Proximity Page automatically as the aircraft altitude changes.
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DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION 8.5 DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION The “Direct-to” function provides a quick method of setting a course to a destination waypoint. Once a Direct-to is activated, the G1000 establishes a point-topoint course line from the present position to the selected Direct-to destination. If the course change is greater than 30 degrees, a course extension is offset from the present position to allow a standard rate turn to intercept the Direct-to course line.
DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION OPERATIONS To select a Direct-to destination by facility name or city: Selecting a Direct-to Waypoint 1. Press the Direct-to key. The Direct-to Page is displayed with the waypoint identifier field highlighted. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the facility or city name field. 3. Turn the small and large FMS knob to enter the facility or city location of the desired waypoint.
DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Selecting a Direct-to Destination from the Active Flight Plan Any waypoint contained in the flight plan may be selected as a Direct-to destination from the Direct-to Waypoint Page when navigating an active flight plan. To select a Direct-to destination from the active flight plan: 1. Press the Direct-to key. The Direct-to Waypoint Page is displayed with the waypoint identifier field highlighted. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the flight plan ‘FPL’ field. 3.
DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Selecting the Nearest Airport as a Direct-to Destination The Direct-to Page always displays the nearest airports (from the present position) on the NRST field. To select a nearby airport as a Direct-to destination: 1. Press the Direct-to key. The Direct-to Page is displayed with the destination field highlighted. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the nearest airport field. 3. Turn the small FMS knob to display a window showing up to ten nearby airports. 4.
DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION Canceling Direct-to Navigation Specifying a Course to a Waypoint Once a Direct-to is activated, the G1000 provides navigation guidance to the selected destination until the Direct-to is either replaced with a new Direct-to or flight plan, or cancelled, or if the unit is turned off. During a Direct-to, the G1000 sets a direct great circle course to the selected destination. The course to the destination, using the course field on the Direct-to Page can be manually defined.
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FLIGHT PLANS 8.6 FLIGHT PLANS The G1000 can create up to 99 different flight plans with up to 31 waypoints in each flight plan. The flight plan (FPL) page group consists of three pages: • Active Flight Plan • Flight Plan Catalog • Vertical Navigation The Flight Plan Pages are used to create, edit and copy flight plans. The Vertical Navigation Page is used to create a three-dimensional profile which guides the aircraft to a final (target) altitude at a specified location.
FLIGHT PLANS Departure Airport Identifier Destination Airport Identifier Active Leg Active Leg Information Estimated Safe Altitude Flight Plan Information Flight Plan Page Group Figure 8.6.1 Active Flight Plan Page Figure 8.6.2 New Flight Plan Active Flight Plan Page Create a New Flight Plan ‘Create New Flight Plan’ creates a new flight plan. To create a new flight plan: 8-48 1. Press the FPL key and turn the small FMS knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page. 2.
FLIGHT PLANS Activate Leg To edit a flight plan: 1. Press the FPL key and turn the small FMS knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page. 2. Press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 3. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press the ENT key. To activate a flight plan along a specific leg: 4. To add a waypoint to the flight plan: Turn the large FMS knob to select the point where the new waypoint is to be added.
FLIGHT PLANS Store Flight Plan To store an existing flight plan: Whenever an approach, departure or arrival is loaded into the active flight plan, a set of approach, departure or arrival waypoints is inserted into the flight plan along with a header line describing the instrument procedure the pilot selected. The original enroute portion of the flight plan remains active (unless an instrument procedure is activated) which may be done when the procedure is loaded or at a later time.
FLIGHT PLANS Invert Flight Plan Delete a Waypoint ‘Invert Fight Plan’ reverses the active flight plan. After traveling along a flight plan, the route can be reversed for navigation guidance back to the original departure point. To invert and (activate) an existing flight plan: 1. From the Flight Plan Page, press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press the MENU key to display the Flight Plan Page options. 3.
FLIGHT PLANS Load a Departure ‘Load Departure’ allows a published departure procedure for the departure airport to be loaded into a flight plan. It also replaces the current departure with a new selection. When using a Direct-to, the G1000 uses the nearest airport as a reference when displaying available departures. A departure can also loaded using the PROC key or by pressing the LD DP softkey. Figure 8.6.8 Loading Departure Options 8-52 To select a departure procedure for the departure airport: 1.
FLIGHT PLANS Load an Arrival ‘Load Arrival’ allows a published standard terminal arrival route (STAR) for the destination airport to be loaded into a flight plan. It also replaces the current arrival with a new selection. An arrival can also be loaded using the PROC key or by pressing the LD STAR softkey. To select an arrival for a Direct-to or flight plan destination airport: 1. From the Active Flight Plan Page, press the MENU key to display the Active Flight Plan Page options. 2.
FLIGHT PLANS Load an Approach ‘Load Approach’ allows for the selection of a published instrument approach for the destination airport. It also replaces the current approach with a new selection. In many cases, it is more convenient to select approaches using the PROC key, or by pressing the LD APR softkey. This allows for the original flight plan to continue navigating until cleared for the approach, but keeps the approach available for quick activation when needed.
FLIGHT PLANS Remove a Departure, Arrival, or Approach • ‘Remove Departure’ deletes the current DP from the active flight plan. • ‘Remove Arrival’ deletes the current STAR from the active flight plan. • ‘Remove Approach’ deletes the currently selected approach from the active flight plan.
FLIGHT PLANS Change Fields Shortcuts ‘Change Fields’ allows for the default fields of DTK (distance) and DIS (distance) to be changed to one of the following: A number of shortcuts are available to save time when using the Active Flight Plan Page. These shortcuts speed the process of removing approaches, departures and arrivals, and aid in selecting a specific flight plan leg for navigation guidance. On the preceding page, options to remove approaches, departures and arrivals were introduced.
FLIGHT PLANS FLIGHT PLAN CATALOG PAGE FLIGHT PLAN CATALOG PAGE OPERATIONS The Flight Plan Catalog Page is the second flight planning page and provides flight planning information and editing capability. Once a Direct-to or flight plan has been activated, the Active Flight Plan catalog Page displays the following: The following operations can be performed from the Flight Plan Catalog Page: • Number of flight plans in memory. • Flight Plan List.
FLIGHT PLANS Activate a Flight Plan Stop Navigating a Flight Plan Once a flight plan is defined using the Flight Plan Catalog Page it can be activated for navigation. Activating the flight plan overwrites any previous information at that location. To activate (begin to navigate) an existing flight plan: 1. Press the FPL key and turn the small FMS knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page. 2. Press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 3.
FLIGHT PLANS Invert and Activate a Flight Plan ‘Invert & Activate FPL’ allows the active flight plan to be inverted and activated for navigation. To invert and activate a flight plan: 1. Press the FPL key and turn the small FMS knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page. 2. Press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 3. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the desired flight plan and press the MENU key to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page options. 4.
FLIGHT PLANS Copy a Flight Plan Delete a Flight Plan ‘Copy Flight Plan’ copies the active flight plan to a Flight Plan Catalog location. The copy function is useful for duplicating the active flight plan before making changes. ‘Delete Flight Plan’ removes all waypoints from the active flight plan. (Deleting a flight plan does not delete the waypoints contained in the flight plan from the database or user waypoint memory.
FLIGHT PLANS Delete All Flight Plans 3. ‘Delete All’ removes all flight plans from memory at one time. To delete all flight plans: 1. 2. From the Flight Plan Catalog Page, press the MENU key to display the Flight Plan Catalog Page options. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight ‘Delete All’ and press the ENT key. A ‘Delete all flight plans?’ confirmation window is displayed. With ‘OK’ highlighted, press the ENT key to delete all flight plans.
FLIGHT PLANS Graphical Flight Planning Feature 4. If the selected waypoint is not a Jeppesen waypoint (Airport or Navaid) or user waypoint, the G1000 creates a user waypoint (beginning with ‘USR000’) at the point and inserts it into the flight plan. 5. The pilot can also create and insert a user waypoint by pointing at a blank spot on the nav map and pressing ‘LD WPT’. This creates a user waypoint at the map cursor and inserts it into the flight plan.
FLIGHT PLANS VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV) PAGE The Vertical Navigation Page allows the creation of a three-dimensional profile which guides the aircraft from it’s present position and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. This is helpful when you would like to descend to a certain altitude near an airport or climb to an altitude before reaching a route or Direct-to waypoint.
FLIGHT PLANS 8-64 3. With the ‘TARGET ALTITUDE’ field highlighted, turn the small and large FMS knobs to select the target altitude and press the ENT key. With the profile set, the vertical speed required (VSR) is displayed. Expect the following to occur when using the vertical navigation feature: 4. Turn the small FMS knob to select ‘Above Wpt’ (AGL) or ‘MSL’, and press the ENT key. ‘Above Wpt’ uses the altitude of a destination airport.
PROCEDURES 8.7 PROCEDURES To select a departure: 1. Press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight ‘Select Departure’ and press the ENT key. 2. The ‘Departure Loading’ page is displayed with the list of departure options for the departure airport. Turn the FMS knobs to enter the desired departure. Press the ENT key. 3. ‘Load?’ is highlighted. Press the ENT key. The departure becomes part of the flight plan.
PROCEDURES APPROACHES The G1000 allows you to fly non-precision and precision approaches to airports with published instrument approach procedures. All available approaches are part of the Jeppesen database stored internally in each PFD and MFD. The G1000 provides both lateral and vertical guidance for ILS precision approaches on the PFD, and lateral guidance for non-precision Localizer, GPS, and VOR and ADF overlay approaches.
PROCEDURES SELECTING APPROACHES In order to select an approach, there must be an active flight plan or direct-to which terminates at an airport with a published approach. To select an approach: 1. Press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight ‘Select Approach’ and press the ENT key. The approach procedure window appears. 2. Turn the FMS knob to select the desired approach and press the ENT key. The transition window appears.
PROCEDURES Not all approaches in the database are approved for GPS use. As you select an approach, a ‘GPS’ designation to the right of the procedure name indicates the procedure can be flown using the GPS receiver. Some procedures will not have this designation, meaning the GPS receiver can be used for supplemental navigation guidance only. If the GPS receiver cannot be used for primary guidance, you must use the appropriate receiver for the selected approach (e.g., VOR or ILS).
PROCEDURES To activate an approach procedure: 1. With an approach loaded in the active flight plan, press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight ‘Activate Approach’. 3. Press the ENT key. CAUTION: The G1000 is designed to only complement printed approach plates and vastly improve situational awareness throughout the approach. The approach must be flown as it appears on the approach chart. 190-00574-00 Rev. A Figure 8.7.
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WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP 8.8 WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP The Waypoint Page Group (WPT) provides information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, intersections, runways, frequencies and procedures. In addition, a user waypoint information page displays information for up to 1,000 user-created waypoints.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP AIRPORT INFORMATION PAGE (INFO) The Airport Information page shows the following detailed information for the selected airport: • Airport Information • Runways • Frequencies Airport Information Page Operations To enter a waypoint identifier: 8-72 Airports may be selected by identifier, facility name or city location. To enter a waypoint facility name or city location: 1. Select the Airport Information Page. 2. Press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 3.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP To select a facility name or city location, where duplicate entries exist: Facility Field Location Field 1. Select the desired facility name or location. 2. As you spell the facility name or location, using the small and large FMS knobs, the SpellNFind feature selects the first entry in the database based upon the characters you have entered up to that point. 3.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP Airport Runway Information Field The Airport Runway Information field displays runway designations, length, surface type and lighting for the selected airport. A map image of the runway layout and surrounding area is also displayed on the Airport Runway Information Page. The map image range is displayed in the lower left corner and is adjustable using the joystick. For airports with multiple runways, information for each runway is available.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP AIRPORT FREQUENCY INFORMATION FIELD The Airport Frequency Information Field displays radio frequencies and frequency types for the selected airport, as well as sector and altitude restrictions (where applicable). If the selected airport has a localizer-based approach, the localizer frequency is also listed on the Airport Frequency Information Field. The Airport Frequency Information Field may be used to quickly select and tune a COM or NAV frequency.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP Airport Frequency Descriptions AIRPORT INFORMATION PAGE OPTIONS The Airport Frequency Information field uses the following descriptions and abbreviations: The following Airport Information Page options are available by pressing the MENU key (with the Airport Information Page displayed): • Frequency — Communication frequencies which may include restrictions: • Approach • Arrival • Class B • Class C • CAT • Departure • TMA • Terminal • TRSA Communication frequencies without restriction
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP DEPARTURE INFORMATION PAGE (DP) The Departure Information Page shows the available Departure Procedures (DPs; also referred to as SIDs) for the selected airport. Where multiple runways or transitions are associated with the departure procedure, that information can also be displayed. A map image provides a layout diagram for each departure, runway and transition. To display the Departure Information Page press the DP softkey.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP ARRIVAL INFORMATION PAGE (STAR) The Arrival Information Page shows the available Standard Terminal Arrival (STAR) procedures for the selected airport. Where multiple transitions or runways are associated with the arrival procedure, that information may also be displayed. A map image provides a layout diagram for each arrival, transition and runway. To display the Airport Arrival Information Page press the STAR softkey.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP An arrival can be loaded from the Arrival Information Page. To load an arrival procedure from the Arrival Information Page: 1. Select the desired arrival, transition and runway using the steps described previously. 2. Press MENU to display the Arrival Information Page Options. 3. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight ‘LOAD ARRIVAL’ and press the ENT key. 4. The Active Flight Plan Page is displayed. Press FPL to return to the Airport Arrival information Page. 190-00574-00 Rev.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP APPROACH INFORMATION PAGE The Approach Information page shows the available approach procedures for a selected airport. Where multiple initial approach fixes (IAFs) and feeder routes are available, that information may also be displayed. A map image provides a layout diagram for each approach and transition. To display the Airport Approach Information Page press the APR softkey. To scroll through the available approaches and transitions: 8-80 1.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP An approach can be loaded from the Airport Information Page. To load an approach from the Airport Approach Information Page: 1. Select the desired approach and transition. 2. Press MENU to display the Approach Information Page Options. 3. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight ‘LOAD APPROACH’ and press the ENT key. 4. The Active Flight Plan Page is displayed. Press the FPL key to return to the Airport Information Approach Page. 5.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP INTERSECTION INFORMATION PAGE The Intersection Information Page displays the following information for a selected intersection: NOTE: The VOR displayed on the Intersection Information Page is the nearest VOR, not necessarily the VOR used to define the intersection.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP Intersection Information Page Operations To change the map range, turn the joystick to the left to select a lower range, turn it to the right to select a higher range. NOTE: Intersections can only be selected by identifier. To select the Intersection Information Page: 1. From any page, press and momentarily hold CLR to select the Navigation Map Page. You may skip this step if you are already viewing any of the Map Group pages. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the ‘WPT’ page group.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP NDB INFORMATION PAGE The NDB Information Page displays the following information for a selected Non-directional beacon: • • • • • • Map of surrounding area NDB Identifier and Symbol Name Closest city General location Latitude/longitude (degrees/minutes or degrees/ minutes/seconds), MGRS or UTM/UPS • Magnetic Variation in degrees • Frequency in kilohertz (kHz) • Nearest airport (identifier, symbol, bearing, distance) NDB Identifier NDB Symbol Name Closest City General Location Magnetic V
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP NDB Information Page Operations To select a NDB by using a Name: The NDB Information Page allows the following operations: 1. With the NDB Information Page displayed, press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 2. Turn the large FMS knobs to highlight the name field 3. Turn the large and small FMS knobs to enter a name and press the ENT key. 4. Press the FMS knob to remove the flashing cursor.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP NDB Information Page Options The following NDB Information Page Options are available by pressing the MENU key (with the NDB Information Page displayed): • ‘View Recent NDB List’ which allows you to view the most recent NDB list. To view the most recent NDB list: 8-86 1. Select the NDB Information Page and press MENU to display the NDB Information Page Options. ‘View Recent NDB List’ is highlighted. 2. Press the ENT key.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP VOR INFORMATION PAGE The VOR Information Page displays the following information for a selected VOR: • • • • • • Map of surrounding area Identifier and Symbol Name Closest city General location Latitude/longitude (degrees/minutes or degrees/ minutes/seconds), MGRS or UTM/UPS • Magnetic Variation in degrees • Frequency in megahertz (MHz) • Nearest airport (identifier, symbol, bearing, distance) VOR Identifier VOR Symbol Name Closest City Magnetic Variation General Location VOR Type Lati
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP VOR Information Page Operations To select a VOR by using a Name: The VOR information page allows the following operations: 1. With the VOR Information Page displayed, press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 2. Turn the large FMS knobs to highlight the name field. 3. Turn the large and small FMS knobs to enter a name and press the ENT key. 4. Press the FMS knob to remove the flashing cursor.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP VOR Information Page Options The following VOR Information Page Options are available by pressing the MENU key (with the VOR Information Page displayed): • ‘View Recent VOR List’ which allows you to view the most recent VOR list. To view the most recent VOR list: 1. Select the VOR Information Page and press MENU to display the VOR Information Page Options. ‘View Recent VOR List is highlighted’. 2. Press the ENT key.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP USER WAYPOINT INFORMATION PAGE The G1000 allows the storage of up to 1,000 userdefined waypoints. The User Waypoint Information Page displays the waypoint name (up to six characters long), identifier and radial from two reference waypoints, distance from one reference waypoint, along with the user waypoints latitude/longitude position.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP The following data is displayed on the User Waypoint Information Page: • • • • • • Map of surrounding area Identifier Comment General location Latitude/longitude A reference waypoint with identifier, radial, and distance • A second reference waypoint with identifier and radial • A list of all user waypoints • Statistics of the number of user waypoint slots used and available User Waypoint Information Page Operations The following operations can be performed from the User Waypoint Informat
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP CREATING USER WAYPOINTS User waypoints may be created from the User Waypoint Information Page or the Navigation Map Page. To create a new user waypoint from the User Waypoint Information Page, enter its name (identifier) and position, or reference another waypoint by radial and distance. To create a new user waypoint by entering its latitude/longitude position: 8-92 1. With the User Waypoint Information Page displayed, press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 2.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP Creating User Waypoints from the Navigation Map Page The Navigation Map Page and panning target pointer provide a quick means of saving your present position as a user-defined waypoint. To capture and save your present position as a user waypoint: 1. With the Navigation Map Page displayed, push the joystick to activate the panning function. The target pointer is displayed at your present position. 2.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP MODIFYING USER WAYPOINTS To modify an existing waypoint, select that waypoint on the User Waypoint Information Page and enter the new position information directly over the old information. To modify a user waypoint by changing its latitude/longitude position: 1. With the User Waypoint Information Page displayed, press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 2. Turn the small and large FMS knobs to enter a name for the new waypoint and press the ENT key.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP USER WAYPOINT INFORMATION PAGE OPTIONS The following User Waypoint Information Page Options are available by pressing the MENU key (with the User Waypoint Information Page displayed): • • • • • • • Delete All User Waypoints View Recent User WPT List Use Present Position Auto Comment Create New user Waypoint Delete User Waypoint Rename User Waypoint ‘Delete All User Waypoints’ allows you to delete all user waypoints from memory. To delete all user waypoints: 1.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP Use ‘Present Position’ when selected will move the currently selected user waypoint to the present position of the aircraft. NOTE: The user waypoint is set to the airplane’s position at the time when this option was selected. To move the currently selected user waypoint to the present position of the aircraft: 1. Select the User Waypoint Information Page and press the MENU key to display the User Waypoint Information Page options. 2.
WAYPOINT PAGE GROUP Create New Waypoint allows the pilot to create a new user waypoint. Delete User Waypoint allows the pilot to delete a user waypoint. To create a new waypoint: To delete a user waypoint: 1. From the User Waypoint Information Page, press the MENU key to display the User Waypoint Information Page Options or press the NEW softkey. 1. Select the User Waypoint Information Page and press MENU to display the User Waypoint Information Page Options or press the DELETE softkey. 2.
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AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP 8.9 AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP The Auxiliary Page Group (AUX) provides detailed trip planning information, satellite status, RAIM prediction, system settings, LRU status and database information. The AUX Group page names are as follows: • • • • • Trip Planning Utility GPS Status System Setup System Status To quickly select an Aux page: 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to select the Navigation Map Page. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the ‘AUX’ page group. 3.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP 4. For point-to-point planning, turn the small and large FMS knobs to enter the identifier of the from waypoint. Once the waypoints identifier is entered, press the ENT key to accept the waypoint. The flashing cursor moves to the ‘to’ waypoint. Again, turn the small and large FMS knobs to enter the identifier of the ‘to’ waypoint and press the ENT key to accept the waypoint. OR, 5.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Fuel Planning 5. Using fuel flow (FF) and/or fuel totalizer data, the AUX trip planning page displays current fuel conditions along the active Direct-to or flight plan. You may also manually enter fuel flow, ground speed (GS) and fuel on board figures for planning purposes. Fuel planning figures can be displayed for the currently active flight plan and Directto, or point-to-point navigation between two specified waypoints and for any stored flight plan.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Other Statistics To calculate Density Altitude and True Airspeed 8-102 1. Select ‘MANUAL’ page mode by pressing the Manual softkey. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the ‘IND ALTITUDE’ field. Turn the small and large FMS knobs to enter the altitude indicated on your altimeter. Press the ENT key when finished. 3. The flashing cursor moves to the ‘PRESSURE’ field. Turn the small and large FMS knobs to enter the barometric pressure (altimeter setting).
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Utility Page The Utility Page displays timers, trip statistics, and scheduler information for flight planning purposes. Figure 8.9.3 Utility Page Figure 8.9.4 Utility Page Menu 190-00574-00 Rev.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Utility Page Operations To set the generic timer direction (up, down): 1. Select the AUX UTILITY Page. 2. Press the FMS knob. The ‘GENERIC’ timer field is highlighted. 3. Turn the small FMS knob to display the ‘UP/ DOWN’ window. 4. Turn the FMS knob to select ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’ and press the ENT key. To start, stop, or reset the generic timer: 1. Select the AUX UTILITY Page. 2. Press the FMS knob. Turn the large FMS knob to select the ‘START?’ Field. 3.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Trip Statistics To enter a name: To reset trip statistics readouts: Press the MENU key to display an options window with the following reset options: • Reset Trip ODOM/AVG GS – Resets trip average ground speed readout and odometer • Reset Odometer – Resets odometer readout only • Reset Maximum Speed – Resets maximum speed readout only • Reset All – Resets all trip statistics readouts 1. Turn the FMS knob to select the desired reset option and press the ENT key. 2.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP GPS STATUS PAGE The GPS Status Page provides a visual reference of GPS receiver functions: Figure 8.9.5 GPS Status Page Figure 8.9.6 GPS Status Page Menu 8-106 Garmin G1000 MFD Pilot’s Guide for the Beechcraft A36/G36 190-00574-00 Rev.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Satellite Status Page • Satellite constellation displaying the following for each satellite being tracked: Azimuth Elevation PRN number Tracking status • A receiver tracking status display that displays the following GPS sub-system status situations: ‘2D NAV’, when only 2-dimensional position is available ‘3D NAV’, when 3-dimensional position is available • Estimated position error • Dilution of precision • Horizontal uncertainty level • GPS calculated position • GPS calculated time of
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP RAIM Prediction “RAIM” is an acronym for Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring, a GPS receiver function that performs a consistency check on all tracked satellites. RAIM ensures that the available satellite geometry will allow the receiver to calculate a position within a specified protection limit (2.0 nautical miles for oceanic and en route, 1.0 NM for terminal and 0.3 NM for non-precision approaches).
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP GPS Signal Strength The Satellite Status Page can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. Refer to this page occasionally to monitor GPS receiver performance and establish a normal pattern for system operation. Should problems occur at a later date, it may be helpful to have an established baseline from which to compare. To select the GPS receiver for which data is displayed: 1. Select the GPS Status Page.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP SYSTEM SETUP PAGE The System Setup Page is the fourth AUX Page and provides access (via a list of menu options) to manage the following system parameters: • • • • • • • • • • • Local or UTC time display Units of measure settings (display units) Position Formats Map Datums Airspace Alerts Arrival Alert Audio Alerts MFD Data Bar Fields GPS CDI Range Adjustments COM Transceiver Channel Spacing. Nearest Airport Parameters Figure 8.9.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Pilot Profiles Creating a Profile The Pilot Profile section of the System Setup Page allows the pilot to select, create, delete, and rename up to a total of 25 profiles. Profiles can be created based on Garmin Factory Defaults, Default Profile Settings, Current System Settings, and Custom Profile Settings. The Pilot Profile section of the system setup page displays the following data: To create a Profile: 1. Select the System Setup Page. 2.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP 8-112 Deleting a Profile Renaming a Profile To delete a profile: To rename a profile: 1. Select the System Setup Page. 1. Select the System Setup Page. 2. Press the FMS knob momentarily, to activate the flashing cursor. 2. Press the FMS knob momentarily, to activate the flashing cursor. 3. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the DELETE field in the Pilot Profile box. 3. 4. Press the ENT key. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the RENAME field in the Pilot Profile box.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Date/Time Display Units The Date/Time box provides settings for time format (local or UTC; 12- or 24-hour) and time offset. The time offset is used to define current local time. UTC (also called “GMT” or “Zulu”) date and time are calculated directly from the GPS satellites signals and cannot be changed. If you prefer to use local time, simply designate the offset by adding or subtracting the correct number of hours.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP The Display Units section of the System Setup Page allows the following operations: • To select a Nav Angle (auto, true) • To select Distance and speed units (metric or nautical) • To select Altitude and vertical speed units (feet, meters) • To select Barometric pressure units (inches of mercury, hectopascals) • To select Temperature units (Celsius, Fahrenheit) • To select Fuel and fuel flow units (gallons, imperial gallons, kilograms, liters, pounds) To change a Display Units setting:
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Airspace Alerts The Airspace Alerts fields allow the pilot to turn the controlled/special-use airspace message alerts on or off. This does not affect the alerts listed on the Nearest Airspaces Page or the airspace boundaries depicted on the Navigation Map Page. It simply turns on/off the warning provided when the aircraft is approaching or near an airspace. An altitude buffer is also provided which “expands” the vertical range above or below an airspace.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP To turn an Airspace Alert on or off: 1. Select the System Setup Page. 2. Press the FMS knob momentarily, to activate the flashing cursor. 3. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the desired ‘AIRSPACE ALERTS’ field. 4. Turn the small FMS knob to display the options list. 5. Turn the FMS knob to select ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ and press the ENT key. To change the altitude buffer distance setting: 1. Select the System Setup Page. 2.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Audio Alerts MFD Data Bar Fields The Audio Alert section of the System Setup Page gives you the option of selecting a male or female voice for audio alerts. The MFD Nav Data Bar Fields section of the System Setup Page displays the current configuration of the Nav data (MFD) bar fields. The Nav Data Bar Fields section of the System Setup Page allows you to configure the four Nav data bar fields to the following values: To change the audio alert voice: 1. Select the System Setup Page.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP GPS CDI To change the CDI range: The CDI section of the System Setup Page allows you to define the range for the on-screen course deviation indicator. The range values represent full range deflection for the CDI to either side. The default setting is ‘AUTO’. At this setting, the CDI range is set to 5.0 nautical miles during the “en-route” phase of flight. Within 30 nm of your destination airport, the CDI range gradually ramps down to 1.0 nm (terminal area).
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP To change COM channel spacing: 1. Select the System Setup Page. 2. Press the FMS knob momentarily, to activate the flashing cursor. 3. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight the ‘CHANNEL SPACING’ field. 4. Turn the FMS knob to select the desired spacing and press the ENT key. 5. Turn the FMS knob to highlight the new selection (any, hard only, hard/soft, water). Press the ENT key. To select Nearest airport minimum runway length matching criteria: 1. Select the System Setup Page.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP SYSTEM STATUS PAGE The System Status Page displays the status and software version numbers for all detected system LRUs. Pertinent information of all databases in the system is also displayed. Active LRUs are indicated by a green check mark and failed LRUs are indicated by a red X. The Pilot should note the failed LRU and inform a Beechcraft service center or Garmin dealer. Figure 8.9.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP 8.10 NEAREST PAGE GROUP The nearest (NRST) page group is the fourth page group which consists of the following pages: • • • • • • • Nearest Airports Nearest Intersections Nearest NDB Nearest VOR Nearest User WPTS Nearest Frequencies Nearest Airspaces To quickly select a NRST page: 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to select the Navigation Map Page. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the NRST page group.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP NAVIGATING TO A NEAREST WAYPOINT The NRST pages can be used in conjunction with the Direct-to function to quickly set a course to a nearby facility. This feature can be a real time saver compared to retrieving information from the database using the WPT pages. More importantly, it instantly provides navigation to the nearest airport in case of an in-flight emergency. To select a nearby airport, VOR, NDB, intersection or user waypoint as a Direct-to destination: 1.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Direct To Page Figure 8.10.2 Direct-to from Nearest Airports Page 190-00574-00 Rev.
AUXILIARY PAGE GROUP Nearest Airports Page The Nearest Airports Page displays the following information for a selected airport: • Map of surrounding area • Airport Identifier, Symbol, Bearing, Distance (up to 25 airports within 200 nm of current position) • Name • Closest city • Elevation • Runway information • Airport COM frequencies • Approaches To select the Nearest Airports Page: 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to select the Navigation Map Page. 2.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP The Nearest Airports Page can be used to quickly tune the COM transceiver to a nearby airport. The selected frequency is placed in the standby field of the COM window and activated using the COM Frequency Toggle Key. To quickly tune the COM transceiver to a nearby airport frequency: 1. Press the FREQ softkey located at the bottom of the display. 2. Turn the FMS knob to select the desired frequency. 3. Press the ENT key.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP NEAREST INTERSECTIONS PAGE The Nearest Intersections Page displays the following information for a selected intersection: • Map of surrounding area • Intersection identifier, Symbol, Bearing, Distance (within 200 nm of current position) • Lat/Lon (latitiude/longitude) • Reference VOR Information consisting of: • VOR Name • Symbol • Frequency • Bearing • Distance Intersection Identifier, Symbol, Bearing, Distance Latitude and Longitude VOR Name, Symbol, Frequency, Bearing, Distance Neare
NEAREST PAGE GROUP To select the Nearest Intersections Page: 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to select the Navigation Map Page. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the NRST page group. ‘NRST’ is displayed in the page group icon located in the lower right corner of the display. 3. Turn the small FMS knob to select the Nearest Intersections Page. To select a nearest intersection from the Nearest Intersections Page: 1. Press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 2.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP NEAREST VOR PAGE To select the Nearest NDB Page: 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to select the Navigation Map Page. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the NRST page group. ‘NRST’ is displayed in the page group icon located in the lower right corner of the display. 3. Turn the small FMS knob to select the Nearest NDB Page. To select an NDB from the Nearest NDB Page: 1. Press the FMS knob to activate the cursor. 2.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP To select the Nearest VOR Page: 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to select the Navigation Map Page. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the NRST page group. ‘NRST’ is displayed in the page group icon located in the lower right corner of the display. 3. Turn the small FMS knob to select the Nearest VOR Page. The remaining information on the Nearest VOR Page pertains to the selected VOR. To select and load a VOR frequency from the Nearest VOR Page: 1.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP NEAREST USER WAYPOINT PAGE The Nearest User Waypoint Page displays the following information for a selected User Waypoint: • • • • • • Map of surrounding area Identifier Symbol Bearing and Distance Latitude/longitude A reference waypoint with identifier, bearing, and distance • Waypoint Comment • A second reference waypoint with identifier and bearing To select the Nearest User Waypoint Page: 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to select the Navigation Map Page. 2.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP To select a Nearest User Waypoint from the Nearest User Waypoint Page: 1. Select the Nearest User Waypoint Page. 2. Press the FMS knob and turn the FMS knob and press the ENT key to select a Nearest User Waypoint. 3. The remaining information on the Nearest User Waypoint Page pertains to the selected Nearest User Waypoint.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP To select a Nearest FSS from the Nearest Frequencies Page: 1. Select the Nearest Frequencies Page. 2. Press the FSS softkey and turn the small FMS knob to select a Nearest FSS. To select and load the Nearest FSS Frequency from the Nearest Frequencies Page: 1. Select the Nearest Frequencies Page. 2. Press the FSS softkey and turn the large FMS knob to select the ‘FSS’ frequency field. Press the ENT key to load the ‘FSS’ frequency into the ‘COM’ frequency standby field.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP To select the Nearest Airspaces Page: 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to select the Navigation Map Page. 2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the ‘NRST’ page group. ‘NRST’ is displayed in the page group icon located in the lower right corner of the display. 3. Turn the small FMS knob to select the Nearest Airspaces Page. Airspace Alerts Box The Airspace Alerts Box displays the Airspace Name, Status, and Time to Entry.
NEAREST PAGE GROUP Airspaces The Nearest Airspaces Page displays – and airspace messages are provided for the following airspace types: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 8-134 Alert Caution Class B Class C TCA Danger MOA Prohibited Restricted TMA Training TRSA Unspecified Warning The Nearest Airspaces Page also displays the floor and ceiling limits of the airspace. The following are examples of what may appear as vertical limits for an airspace: • • • • • • • • 5,000 ft.
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