Navigating With G1000

By Bill Stack

Make your simulations as realistic as possible by navigating with the Garmin G1000 electronic flight management system.

Navigate Precisely Anywhere in Your Simulator

Electronic flight management systems, commonly called "glass," are mainstays of modern aviation. The Garmin G1000 system is used by general and commercial aviation because it makes navigation easy and accurate. Pilots always have a clear and concise picture of where they are and where they are going.

Read and decipher data on map screens and in windows
Learn functions of buttons and knobs
Change map and data screens for more information
Access detailed data about airports and waypoints
Change destination en route
Enable GPS in your omni-bearing indicator (OBI)
Set your autopilot to follow GPS
And much more

Learn From an Instructional Video

Deliberately designed and constructed
Well organized presentation
Scripted and edited narration
Separate screens for each step
Animated highlights for key concepts
Clear explanations for everything

Benefit From Professional Production

Meticulously planned
Thoroughly researched
Diligently constructed
Independently verified for accuracy
Separately reviewed for quality

Use With Popular Software and Operating Systems

Uses common video players
Instructions for use are included
Duration 10 minutes
Download size 285 MB

The Garmin G1000 system is available in these aircraft, among others:

Beechcraft Baron G58
Beechcraft Bonanza
Beechcraft King Air 350
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
Daher TBM 930
Diamond DA40 and DA42
Extra 330 LT (variation)
Flight Design CTSL (variation)
JMB VL-3 (variation)

Focus and Limits

This video focuses on using the MFD and PFD in the Garmin G1000 glass panel for cross-country navigation. Microsoft Flight Simulator™ is used because it is popular. Principles and methods can be applied to similar navigation devices and other simulation programs, including X-Plane, Aerofly, Prepared 3D, and Flight Gear.

Focused on navigation, this video does not explain everything a G1000 does. Autopilot and instrument approach procedures are explained in other videos.

Version 2 Updates

Information is clarified and audio is improved throughout in response to suggestions from users.

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Relevancy Statement

My flight-sim videos and books are only for home flight-simulation computer games. They are based on real aviation laws, regulations, and procedures so home flight-simulation enthusiasts can maximize their enjoyment. Because some aspects of home flight-simulation games are not exactly like real-world aviation, some information in my videos and books is not exactly like real-world flight. That is why these videos and books are not intended for and should not be used for real-world flight or lessons. No liability for misapplication of this flight-simulation video is accepted. – Bill Stack

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