G1000 Trainer Bezel Overview - Sporty's

Interface Overview
The G1000 Trainer interface is composed of a menu bar, the G1000 Control Display Unit
(CDU) bezel and the G1000 Control Display.

Menu Bar
The menu bar is located across the top of the G1000 Trainer interface window and
consists of the following menus (corresponding menu options are listed in
parentheses):
File (Power-up; Exit)
Options (Screen Capture; Reversionary Mode; PFD Mode; MFD Mode;
Simulate Failures, Pause, Joystick Axis Configuration, WFDE Prediction
Program, Enable Sound)
The ‘Screen Capture’ menu option allows the user to capture screenshots
of the G1000 Trainer interface. These screenshots are generated in
bitmap format (".bmp" file extension) and are automatically saved in the
same file folder as the one in which the G1000 Trainer software
application was installed.
Airframe (displays a list of selectable airframes)
Help (G1000 Trainer Help; About)

G1000 Trainer Bezel
The G1000 Trainer bezel surrounds the control display and consists of the same knobs, keys
and softkeys as those found on the G1000 system.

G1000 Control Display
The G1000 control display is surrounded by the control bezel and can be configured as either a Primary Flight
Display (PFD) or as a Multi Function Display (MFD).
The G1000 trainer also supports a dual screen mode, allowing the PFD and MFD to be used simultaneously.

Opening and Powering Up the G1000 Trainer
To open the G1000 Trainer:
1a. Double-click the G1000 Trainer shortcut located on the PC desktop (the
‘Shortcut on Desktop’ option is selected by default at installation).
or
1b. Click the G1000 Trainer shortcut located in the PC Start menu under ‘Programs’
(the ‘Shortcut in Start Menu’ option is selected by default at installation).
To power up the G1000 Trainer:
1a. Click the power button located at the top left corner of the G1000 Trainer bezel.
or
1b. Click the ‘File’ menu and select ‘Power-up’.
Upon power-up, the system typically takes several seconds to initialize.
Only when the G1000 system is powered up in MFD mode is the Power-up
Page displayed. The Power-up Page provides checklist information as
well as land, terrain and aviation database information.

To exit the Power-up Page and display the MAP Page, press the ENT key
or press the first softkey from the right (or press ‘F12’).

Starting the G1000 Trainer in Dual Screen Mode
To display the G1000 Trainer in Dual Screen mode:
1. On the Start Menu, select ‘Programs’, ‘G1000 Trainer’, and then ‘Start Dual
Screen Trainer’. Both the G1000 Trainer PFD and the G1000 Trainer MFD
display.
2. On the Start Menu, select ‘Programs’, ‘G1000 Trainer’, and then ‘Start
Remotes’. This launches the remotes for the PFD and the MFD.
3. Click the power buttons located at the top left corners of the G1000 Trainer
bezels.
The AFCS Controls work with the PFD. The Garmin Control Unit works
with the MFD.

Pausing the G1000 Trainer
Pausing the Trainer causes the airspeed, altitude, vertical speed and position of the
aircraft to be paused.
To pause the G1000 Trainer:
Click the ‘Options’ menu and select ‘Pause’.
or
Right-click anywhere on the control display and select ‘Pause’.
To resume the Trainer session, deselect the ‘Pause’ option either in the
‘Options’ pull-down menu or in the right-click menu.

Stopping and Closing the G1000 Trainer
To stop the G1000 Trainer:
Click the power button.
To stop and close the G1000 Trainer:
Click the ‘File’ menu and select the ‘Exit’ menu option.
or
Click the ‘x’ icon located at the top right corner of the G1000 Trainer window.

G1000 Trainer Control Overview
The G1000 Trainer is operated via the following external controls:
External joystick, as indicated by the minimum system requirements
PC mouse
Keyboard

External Joystick
The external joystick is used to emulate pilot control inputs during flight.
A four-axis joystick with throttle/power and rudder control is
recommended for the G1000 Trainer.

PC Mouse
The PC mouse is used to control the G1000 Trainer knobs, keys and softkeys.

Keyboard Shortcuts
A number of G1000 controls can be activated on the G1000 Trainer, using keyboard shortcuts. The
following shortcuts are available:
‘W’ activates the power button.
‘F1’ to ’F12’ respectively activate softkeys 1 through 12 (where softkey numbers are defined by the
position of the softkey from left to right on the display).
‘D’ activates the Direct-to key.
‘M’ activates the MENU key.
‘F’ activates the FPL key.
‘P’ activates the PROC key.
‘ESC’ activates the CLR key.
‘Enter’ (carriage return) activates the ENT key.
The space bar presses the FMS knob.
The arrow keys rotate the FMS knob as follows:
- Down arrow turns the large FMS knob clockwise (upper right arrow on the display).
- Up arrow turns the large FMS knob counterclockwise (upper left arrow on the display).
- Right arrow turns the small FMS knob clockwise (lower right arrow on the display).
- Left arrow turns the small FMS knob counterclockwise (lower left arrow on the display).
The number keys on the number keypad activate the bezel joystick used to pan the map.
The number keypad shortcuts are not available on laptop computers.
‘Alt’ + ‘F’ pulls down the ‘File’ menu
‘Alt’ + ‘O’ pulls down the ‘Options’ menu
‘Alt’ + ‘A’ pulls down the ‘Airframe’ menu
‘Alt’ + ‘H’ pulls down the ‘Help’ menu
‘N’ = ‘F11’ displays and hides the NRST window PFD only
‘Y’ = ‘F12’ displays and hides the ALERTS window PFD only

Configuring the External Joystick
If the external joystick is not already configured adequately to simulate pilot control
inputs on the G1000 Trainer, it can be configured by the user before system
power-up.
Joystick axis configuration can only be performed before the G1000
system is powered up. If the joystick settings are changed while the
G1000 system is powered up, the Trainer has to be restarted for the
changes to take effect.
To configure the joystick axes on the G1000 Trainer:
1. Click the ‘Options’ menu and select ‘Joystick Axis Configuration’.
2. Configure the external joystick axes as appropriate.
The external joystick axes should be configured according to the
standard pilot control inputs.

3. Click the ‘OK’ button.
The original external joystick axis configuration settings can be restored
by clicking the ‘Default Config’ button, then by clicking the ‘OK’ button on
the Joystick Axis Configuration window.

G1000 Trainer Bezel Overview
With the exception of the power button (button which is not present on the G1000
Control Display Unit), the G1000 Trainer bezel knobs, keys and softkeys are similar
to and work in the same manner as those found on the G1000 system.
The G1000 Trainer bezel includes the following controls:
Power button
NAV VOL/ID knob
NAV Frequency Toggle key
NAV knob
HDG knob
ALT knob
COM knob
COM Frequency Toggle key
COM VOL/SQ knob
CRS/BARO knob
RANGE joystick
Direct-to key
MENU key
FPL key
PROC key
CLR key
ENT key
Dual FMS knob
12 softkeys

Knobs, Keys and Softkeys
The G1000 Trainer bezel knobs, keys and softkeys are similar to and work in the same manner as
those found on the G1000 system.
The softkeys are located across the bottom of the display and are designed to perform various
functions depending upon the control display mode and the specific page being displayed.
Placing the mouse pointer over a key/softkey/knob and clicking it with the left mouse button is equivalent
to pressing the key/softkey/knob of interest.
In addition, arrows are displayed around the knobs of the G1000 Trainer bezel in order to enable
simulation of knob rotation.

Power Button
Although the G1000 System does not feature a power button, such a button has been added to
the top left corner of the G1000 Trainer bezel for practical purposes.
Pressing the power button when the G1000 system is not running starts the system.
Conversely, pressing the power button while the G1000 system is running stops the
system.

AFCS Controls
The AFCS Controls work with the PFD. Click the buttons to simulate selecting the controls on the
G1000 Trainer.
The controls for your trainer may differ slightly. In addition, not all aircraft are equipped
with AFCS controls .
The AFCS Controls consist of the following:
1. HDG Key – Selects/deselects Heading Select Mode.
2. APR Key – Selects/deselects Approach Mode.
3. NAV Key – Selects/deselects Navigation Mode.
4. FD Key – Activates/deactivates the flight director in the default pitch and roll modes. If the
autopilot is engaged, the FD Key is disabled.
5. XFR Key – Switches the autopilot between the pilot-side and the copilot-side flight directors.
This selection also selects which air data computer is communicating with the active
transponder and which PFD triggers the altitude alert. Upon power-up, the pilot-side FD is
selected.
6. ALT Key – Selects/deselects Altitude Hold Mode.
7. VS Key – Selects/deselects Vertical Speed Mode.
8. FLC Key – Selects/deselects Flight Level Change Mode.
9. CRS2 Knob – Sets the copilot-selected course on the HSI of PFD2 when the VOR1, VOR2, or
OBS/SUSP mode is selected. Pressing this knob centers the CDI on the currently selected
VOR. The copilot-selected course provides course reference to the copilot-side flight director
when operating in Navigation and Approach Modes.
10. SPD Key – Switches the Flight Level Change Mode reference speed between IAS and MACH
number.
11. NOSE UP/DN Wheel – Controls the active mode reference for the Pitch, Vertical Speed, and
Flight Level Change Modes.
12. VNV Key – Selects/deselects Vertical Navigation Mode.
13. ALT SEL Knob – Sets the selected altitude in the Selected Altitude Box. In addition to
providing the standard G1000 altitude alerter function, selected altitude provides an altitude
setting for the Altitude Capture/Hold mode of the AFCS.

14. YD Key – Engages/disengages the yaw damper.
15. AP Key – Engages/disengages the autopilot.
16. BANK Key – Selects/deselects Low Bank Mode.
17. CRS1 Knob – Sets the pilot-selected course on the HSI of PFD1 when the VOR1, VOR2, or
OBS/SUSP mode is selected. Pressing this knob centers the CDI on the currently selected
VOR. The pilot-selected course provides course reference to the pilot-side flight director when
operating in Navigation and Approach Modes.
18. BC Key – Selects/deselects Back Course Mode.
19. HDG Knob – Sets the selected heading on the HSI. When operating in Heading Select mode,
this knob provides the heading reference to the flight director.
The AFCS Controls work with the PFD. The Garmin Control Unit works with the MFD.

Garmin Control Unit
The controls for the MFD are located on both the MFD bezel and the Garmin Control Unit.
The controls for your trainer may differ slightly. In addition, not all aircraft are
equipped with a Garmin Control Unit.
The controls for the Garmin Control Unit consist of the following:
1. Dual FMS Knob – Flight Management System Knob. This knob selects the MFD page to
be viewed; 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 FMS Knob turns
the selection cursor ON and OFF. When the cursor is ON, data may be entered in the
applicable window by turning the small and large knobs. In this case, the large knob
moves the cursor on the page, while the small knob selects individual characters for the
highlighted cursor location.
2. Direct-to Key – Allows the user to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct
course to the selected destination. (The destination is specified by the identifier, chosen
from the active route, or taken from the map pointer position.)

3. FPL Key – Displays the active Flight Plan Page for creating and editing the active flight
plan, or for accessing stored flight plans.
4. MENU Key – Displays a context-sensitive list of options. This list allows the user to
access additional features or make setting changes that relate to particular pages.
5. PROC Key – Gives access to IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival procedures
(STARs) and approach procedures (IAPs) for a flight plan. If a flight plan is used,
available procedures for the departure and/or arrival airport are automatically suggested.
Theses procedures can then be loaded into the active flight plan. If a flight plan is not
used, both the desired airport and the desired procedure may be selected.
6. Joystick – Changes the map range when rotated. Activates the map pointer when
pressed.
7. Alphanumeric Keys – Allow the user to enter data quickly, without having to select
individual characters with the FMS Knob.
8. Plus (+) Minus (-) Key – Toggles a (+) or (-) character.
9. Decimal Key – Enters a decimal point.
10. SEL Key – The center of this key activates the selected softkey, while the right and left
arrows move the softkey selection box to the right and left, respectively.
40. ENT Key – Validates or confirms a menu selection or data entry.
41. CLR Key – Erases information, cancels entries, or removes page menus. Pressing and
holding this key displays the Navigation Map Page automatically.
42. SPC Key – Adds a space character.
43. BKSP Key – Moves the cursor back one character space.
The AFCS Controls work with the PFD. The Garmin Control Unit works with the
MFD.

G1000 System Control Overview
The G1000 system bezel features the following controls:
NAV VOL/ID knob
NAV Frequency Toggle key
NAV knob
HDG knob
ALT knob
COM knob
COM Frequency Toggle key
COM VOL/SQ knob
CRS/BARO knob
RANGE joystick
Direct-to key
MENU key
FPL key
PROC key
CLR key
ENT key
Dual FMS knob

NAV Knob
The dual NAV knob tunes NAV frequencies in the tuning box.
Turning the large NAV knob tunes the MHz portion the frequency.
Turning the small knob tunes the kHz portion of the frequency.
Pressing the NAV knob toggles the tuning box between the NAV radios.

NAV Frequency Toggle Key
The NAV Frequency Toggle key toggles the NAV frequencies between the active and standby
fields.

NAV VOL/ID Knob
The NAV VOL/PUSH ID knob adjusts NAV radio volume level (turn) and turns the Morse code
identifier ON and OFF (press).

HDG Knob
The HDG knob selects heading. When this knob is pressed, a window displaying digital heading
appears momentarily to the left of the Heading indicator and the Heading bug is synchronized
with the compass lubber line.

ALT Knob
The dual ALT knob is composed of both a large knob and a small knob and sets the reference
altitude.
The large knob sets the thousands of feet or meters.
The small knob selects the hundreds of feet or meters.

COM Knob
The dual COM knob tunes COM frequencies in the tuning box.
Turning the large COM knob tunes the MHz portion the frequency.
Turning the small knob tunes the kHz portion of the frequency.
Pressing the COM knob toggles the tuning box between the COM radios.

COM Frequency Toggle Key
The COM Frequency Toggle key toggles the COM frequencies between the active and standby
fields.
Pressing and holding the COM Frequency Toggle key for approximately two seconds
tunes the emergency frequency (121.500) in the active COM field.

COM VOL/SQ Knob
The COM VOL/PUSH SQ knob adjusts COM radio volume level (turn) and turns automatic
squelch ON and OFF (press).

CRS/BARO Knob
The CRS/BARO knob is composed of both a large knob and a small knob.
The large knob (BARO knob) sets the altimeter.
The small knob (CRS knob) adjusts course.

RANGE Joystick
The RANGE joystick changes the map scale when rotated and activates the map pointer when
pressed.

Direct-to Key
The Direct-to key enters a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course to this waypoint
(the direct-to waypoint can be selected by its name identifier, from the active route, or from the
map cursor position).

MENU Key
The MENU key displays a context-sensitive list of options which allows the user to access
additional features or make setting changes that relate to certain pages.

FPL Key
The FPL key accesses the active Flight Plan Page; this page is used to create flight plans, edit
active flight plans, or access stored flight plans.

PROC Key
The PROC key selects departure, approach and arrival procedures from the database to add to
a flight plan.

CLR Key
The CLR key erases information or cancels data entry. When pressed and held, this key also
displays the Navigation Map Page (MFD only).

ENT Key
The ENT key confirms selections and operations, and completes and approves data entry.

Dual FMS Knob
The dual FMS knob is used on the MFD and is composed of both a large knob and a small
knob.
The large knob selects a page group (MAP, WPT, AUX, NRST).
The small knob selects a specific page within the selected page group.
Pressing the FMS knob activates and deactivates the selection cursor on the selected page.
When the selection cursor is activated, data may be entered using both the small knob and the
large knob. In this case, the large knob moves the selection cursor on the page, while the small
knob selects individual characters for data entry.

Control Display Modes
The G1000 control display can be configured at any time—that is, whether the system is running or not—as
either a Primary Flight Display (PFD) or a Multi Function Display (MFD).
The G1000 control display can also be set at any time to reversionary mode, or backup mode, a mode in which all
important flight information from both the PFD and the MFD is presented.

PFD Mode
In PFD mode, the control display presents information included in the six-pack
instruments (that is, attitude, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, heading, slip/skid
and turn rate).
To configure the G1000 Trainer as a PFD:
Click the ‘Options’ menu and select the ‘PFD Mode’ menu option.
or
Right-click anywhere on the control display and select ‘PFD Mode’.

MFD Mode
In MFD mode, the control display presents information associated both with
navigation and with the Engine Indication System (EIS).
To configure the G1000 Trainer as an MFD:
1a. Click the ‘Options’ menu and select the ‘MFD Mode’ menu option.
or
1b. Right-click anywhere on the control display and select ‘MFD Mode’.

Reversionary Mode
Reversionary (or backup) mode is a mode of operation in which both the PFD and
MFD are identically configured to display all of the important flight parameters in
the event of display failure.
To set the G1000 Trainer to Reversionary mode:
Click the ‘Options’ menu and select ‘Reversionary Mode’.
or
Right-click anywhere on the control display and select ‘Reversionary Mode’.
Deselecting ‘Reversionary Mode’ returns the display to the normal display
mode that was selected before reversionary mode was activated (i.e.,
either PFD or MFD).

Demo Mode
When no external joystick is connected to the PC, the G1000 Trainer operates in
Demo mode.
In Demo mode, control inputs cannot be simulated in real time. However, a
number of flight parameters can be configured on the Demo Mode window in order
to allow flight simulation.
The Demo Mode window can be accessed in either PFD mode or MFD
mode.

Accessing the Demo Mode Window
To display the Demo Mode window:
Click the MENU key twice.
The demo mode options are divided into four sections:
POS/VEL – Settings related to speed, altitude, and position
GPS – Settings related to GPS solution and receiver type
SIMULATE FAILURE – Allows user to intentionally fail various parts of the
system
OTHER – Other miscellaneous trainer settings

Flight Parameters
In Demo mode, flight can be simulated via a number of configurable flight
parameters. The available configurable flight parameters are as follows:
TRK MODE
HEADING
TRACK
AIR SPEED
GRND SPD
POSITION
WAYPOINT
ALTITUDE
VERT SPD
WIND DIR
WIND SPD
GPS SOLUTION
RECEIVER
HPL FD
HPL WAAS
VPL WAAS
FUEL ONBOARD
FUEL FLOW
PC DATE/TIME
DATE
TIME
Track mode may be set to either ‘TRK FPL’, ‘TRK FPL + V’, or ‘MANUAL’. In TRK
FPL (track flight plan) and TRK FPL + V (VNAV) modes, HEADING is set
automatically. Heading can only be changed when TRK MODE is set to ‘MANUAL’.

Setting the Flight Parameters (Demo Mode)
To set the flight parameters for a flight in Demo mode:
1. Use the FMS knob and the ENT key to change the flight parameters in the
Demo Mode window, as desired.
2. Press the FMS knob to close the Demo Mode window.

Simulating Failures
Failures of various parts of the G1000 system may be simulated at any time while
the G1000 system is running by turning off the associated Line Replaceable Units
(LRUs).
The tree-like layout of the Simulate Failures window demonstrates how some
components depend on others to function properly. For example, if both GIA1 and
GIA2 are disabled, none of the components below them, such as COM1 or GPS2,
will work.
To display various G1000 system failures:
1. Ensure that the control display is set to reversionary mode so as to allow the
full range of failures to be displayed.
2. Click the ‘Options’ menu (or right-click anywhere on the control display) and
select ‘Simulate Failures’.
or
1. Deselect the LRU(s) for which a failure is to be simulated and click ‘OK’.

Flight Scenarios
Both the practice exercises presented in the G1000 Pilot’s Training Guide and
the procedures included in the G1000 Multi Function Display Pilot’s Guide can
help to provide the user with flight scenarios and may thus be followed to
simulate flights in G1000-equipped aircraft.

WFDE Prediction
WFDE (WAAS and Fault Detection and Exclusion) Prediction detects and excludes
satellite failures that can interrupt normal GPS navigation. When WFDE Prediction
is performed prior to departure, it ensures that there is an adequate number of
working satellites in the GPS constellation to navigate the specified route.
To use WFDE Prediction prior to departure:
1. Create a flight plan or activate a saved flight plan.
2. Run the WFDE Prediction program by selecting ‘Options’, then ‘WFDE
Prediction Program’.
Your active flight plan is automatically imported into the WFDE Prediction
program.

1. If necessary, change the flight plan details or de-select satellites.

2. View WFDE Prediction program results.

3. If necessary, update almanac data by selecting ‘Help’ on the WFDE Prediction
Program menu, then ‘Update Almanac’.

For more information on using WFDE Prediction in the G1000 Trainer, see the
WFDE Prediction Program Instructional PFD on the G1000 Trainer installation disc
or at www.garmin.com.

Sound
The G1000 Trainer has the ability to play audio alerts. A sound card must be
installed to hear the alerts.
To enable or disable audio alerts:
Choose ‘Options’ and check or uncheck ‘Enable Sound’.

Help Menu
The G1000 Trainer Help menu can be accessed at any time and contains the
following two options:
G1000 Trainer Help – activates the G1000 Trainer Help content.
About – displays the G1000 Trainer software application version number.

Minimum System Requirements
Minimum system requirements for the G1000 Trainer:
1.8 GHz processor
256 MB RAM
Windows® 2000 or XP
400 MB free hard disk space (1.4 GB free for FliteCharts option)
DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c (software application included on the G1000 Trainer
CD-ROM)
Video Card: DirectX-capable card with a minimum of 128 MB of memory and
video card drivers that support DirectX 9.0c
Screen resolution: 1280 pixels wide x 1024 pixels high
Optional: Four-axis joystick with throttle/power and rudder control
Optional: Sound Card
Minimum system requirements for Dual Screen mode:
2.0 GHz processor
512 MB RAM
Windows® 2000 or XP
400 MB free hard disk space (1.4 GB free for FliteCharts option)
DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c (software application included on the G1000 Trainer
CD-ROM)
Video Card: DirectX-capable card with a minimum of 256 MB of memory and
video card drivers that support DirectX 9.0c
Screen resolution: 1280 pixels wide x 1024 pixels high
Optional: Four-axis joystick with throttle/power and rudder control
Optional: Sound Card