User Guide

190-00368-06 Rev. A Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Training Guide Instructor’s Reference 1
INTRODUCTION
G1000 Integrated Flight Deck
The G1000
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is a completely integrated avionics system, designed to fit a broad range of aircraft
models. It is an all-glass fight deck that presents flight instrumentation, location, navigation,
communication, and identification data on large-format, high-resolution displays. The digital
data presentation on the G1000 puts all flight-critical information literally at the pilot’s
fingertips.
Purpose
This Pilot’s Training Guide is provided to help the pilot transition to Garmin G1000-equipped
aircraft. Use this study guide in combination with the G1000 Simulator and/or the G1000 Pilot’s
Guide as well as the flight instructor’s guidance and feedback to maximize G1000 training before
taking delivery of a new G1000-equipped aircraft.
NOTE: Ground lessons should be completed before starting flight training.
NOTE: In this training guide, each lesson contains exercises as well as a list of resources
that are recommended before completing these exercises.
Flight and Ground Instruction
It is important to coordinate ground lessons with a properly trained flight instructor. Work
with an instructor to make sure that the system is fully understood. This training guide works
best if an instructor is involved from the very beginning. Work with an instructor to ensure that
the flight lessons cover all appropriate material. Note that the instructor may determine that
additional training is required to review aircraft systems, procedures, airspace, or other
knowledge areas. Practice under an instructor until confidently proficient with the G1000
system.
Level of Knowledge Attained
The material contained in this guide is designed to help pilots progress from basic to advanced
levels of knowledge. The basic skills of interpreting the Primary Flight Display (PFD), tuning the
radios, and operating the Audio Panel are covered early on in the training material. Later
sections cover navigation, terrain, and other more complex material. The Pilot’s Training Guide
is designed so that pilot and instructor can begin basic training quickly.
NOTE: It is not necessary to complete the Navigation portion of the material before taking
off on a local training flight.