App Detail » Garmin G1000 Checkout

Published by: Sporty's Pilot Shop

+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Price: $89.99
Current Version: 2.4.1
Released: November 23, 2011

What's New

2.4.1
•Fixed a minor bug that in rare cases could cause a crash when upgrading from earlier versions of the app.

2.4
• All video segments now dynamically stream on demand
• Video playback now support picture in picture playback on iOS 9
• Very large reduction in app file size
• New download manager option allows you to download videos for offline viewing
• Bug fixes

App Description

This complete avionics training course teaches you everything you need to know to be safe, proficient and comfortable with the G1000 in Cessna aircraft. In addition to nearly 2 hours of in-depth video content, this app also includes Garmin’s complete Cockpit Reference Guide, two G1000 Training Course Outlines (student & instructor), the Garmin G1000 Computer Trainer download for your PC and a 28-question review quiz.

Using a visual menu system, the Garmin G1000 Checkout app is broken down into 16 individual video segments for quick review. In all, this app contains over 107 minutes of scenario-based training and in-flight video from the award-winning team at Sporty’s Academy.

Also included is a review quiz based on content from the videos. After finishing the questions you’ll receive instant feedback on your score and be able to review missed questions. There’s even a way to quickly review the video segment from which the question was taken!

The Garmin G1000 Checkout includes several other resources for additional study – complete with a table of contents for quick access to each page:

• Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide (for Cessna Nav III Aircraft) (256 pages)
• Garmin G1000 Training Course Outline for Students (20 pages)
• Garmin G1000 Training Course Outline for Instructors (47 pages)
• High-Resolution Garmin G1000 Flight Deck Training Images for Beech, Cessna, Diamond aircraft (8 images)
• Garmin G1000 PC Trainer (includes access and detailed instructions for how to download and install the interactive program to your Windows PC).

The video segments cover the following topics:

• Introduction to the System
-- Primary Flight Display (PFD)
-- Multi Function Display (MFD)
-- System components (AHRS, ADC, Magnetometer, etc.)
-- Controls, softkeys, buttons and knob layout

• Primary Flight Display
-- Flight Instruments
-- Interpreting digital tape instrument displays
-- Trend vectors
-- Tuning Navigation & Communication radios
-- Transponder operation
-- Audio Panel operation
-- G1000 Alerting System

• Multi Function Display
-- Map, Waypoint, Auxiliary and Nearest page groups
-- Direct-To Navigation
-- On-screen cursor operation
-- Flight Plan page group
-- Electronic Checklists
-- FliteCharts

• Flight Operations
-- Preflight
-- Flight planning
-- Fuel totalizer
-- Lean Assist
-- Setting V-Speeds
-- Configuring the inset map
-- Nearest airport feature
-- Traffic advisories
-- Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)

• Approaches & IFR Considerations
-- Cross-Country Procedures
-- Selecting and loading instrument approach procedures
-- LPV & LNAV+V Approaches

•Hazard Avoidance
-- XM Weather
-- Stormscope
-- Terrain Awareness

• GFC-700 Autopilot
-- G1000 Autopilot bezel & yoke controls
-- Flight Director & Go-Around Mode
-- On-screen status displays

• Emergencies
-- Alternator failure (Low Volts)
-- Standby Battery
-- Essential Bus
-- PFD & MFD failures
-- Reversionary Mode

The transition from “steam gauges” to glass cockpits can be intimidating, but with proper training it can open up a whole new world of advanced avionics. Let Sporty’s save you time and money in your transition training with our G1000 Checkout Course. It’s the perfect complement to in-aircraft training with your instructor.