Section 8 Additional Features - Garmin G1000 Diamond DA42NG Pilot's Manual

SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Regardless of the availability of SafeTaxi
NOTE:
another source of charts on-board the aircraft.
Additional features of the G1000 include the following:
• Synthetic Vision System (SVS) (Optional)
• SafeTaxi ® diagrams
• ChartView (optional) and FliteCharts
charts
• Airport Directory
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio entertainment (Optional)
• Iridium Satellite Telephone and SMS text messaging
(Optional)
The optional Synthetic Vision System (SVS) provides a three-dimensional forward view of terrain features on
the PFD. SVS imagery shows the pilot' s view of relevant features in relation to the aircraft attitude, as well as the
flight path pertaining to the active flight plan.
SafeTaxi diagrams provide detailed taxiway, runway, and ramp information at more than 700 airports in the
United States. By decreasing range on an airport that has a SafeTaxi diagram available, a close up view of the
airport layout can be seen.
The FliteCharts and optional ChartView provide on-board electronic terminal procedures charts. Electronic
charts offer the convenience of rapid access to essential information. Either ChartView or FliteCharts may be
configured in the system, but not both.
The AOPA and optional AC-U-KWIK Airport Directories offer detailed information for a selected airport, such
as available services, hours of operation, and lodging options. Either the AOPA or AC-U-KWIK database may be
installed, but not both simultaneously.
The optional SiriusXM Satellite Radio entertainment audio feature of the GDL 69A Data Link Receiver handles
more than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. SiriusXM Satellite Radio offers more entertainment choices
and longer range coverage than commercial broadcast stations.
Satellite telephone is an optional subscription service offered through Garmin Flight Data Services and Iridium
Satellite LLC. Voice and SMS messaging communications are through the Iridium Satellite Network.
The optional Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP
desired flight envelope.
The Scheduler feature can be used to enter and display short term or long term reminder messages such as
Switch fuel tanks, Change oil, or Altimeter-Transponder Check in the Alerts Window on the PFD.
Optional checklists help to quickly find the proper procedure on the ground or during flight.
The Flight Data Logging feature automatically stores critical flight and engine data on an SD data card.
Approximately 1,000 flight hours can be recorded for each 1GB of available space on the card.
The G1000 system provides a control and display interface to an optional auxiliary video system.
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• Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP
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• Scheduler
• Electronic Checklists (Optional)
• Flight Data Logging
• Auxiliary Video (Optional)
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