Exercise 6.3: Gps Navigation; Exercise 6.4: Practice (Optional) - Garmin G1000 Manual

Exercise 6.3: GPS Navigation

1. Can a direct-to navigation/flight plan be created using the GPS on both the PFD and the MFD or must one or the other
be used – and if so, which one?
2. Describe the process for cancelling a direct-to GPS navigation.
3. Describe the process for entering a flight plan.
4. When using the Flight Plan function, does the unit auto-sequence the waypoints and does the autopilot continuously fly
the programmed route?
5. Describe some of the advantages of using the Flight Plan function as opposed to continuous direct-to navigation.

Exercise 6.4: Practice (Optional)

Using the G1000 PC based Simulator, power up the system.
1. Verify the Jeppesen database effective dates and note those dates in the space provided below.
2. Enter the transponder code "1252" and set the transponder to "ALT" mode.
3. In COM 1, enter the ATIS frequency for KAPA as the active frequency and the ground control frequency as the standby
frequency.
4. In COM 2, enter the KAPA Tower frequency as the active frequency and the Departure frequency for an eastbound depar-
ture as the standby frequency.
5. Tune in and place the Thurman, CO VOR (TXC) into the active NAV 1 frequency; tune in and place the Byers, CO VOR
(BVR) into the active NAV 2 frequency.
6. Create a Flight Plan from KAPA to KIXD via Thurman, Goodland, Hill City, Salina, Topeka VORs and the RUGBB intersec-
tion.
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