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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A572
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
backlighting intensity. For example, if the value is set to 15%, the day/night display changes when the display
backlight reaches 15% of full brightness.
The display must be changed in order for the new setting to become active\
. This may be accomplished by
selecting another page or changing the display range.
6) Press the FMS Knob when finished to remove the Chart Setup Menu.
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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A572
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
backlighting intensity. For example, if the value is set to 15%, the day/night display changes when the display
backlight reaches 15% of full brightness.
The display must be changed in order for the new setting to become active\
. This may be accomplished by
selecting another page or changing the display range.
6) Press the FMS Knob when finished to remove the Chart Setup Menu.
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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A567 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Selecting the WX Softkey shows the airport weather frequency information, when available, and includes weather data such as METAR and TAF from the SiriusXM Data Link Receiver. Weather information is available only when an SiriusXM Data Link Receiver is installed and the XM WX Satellite Weather subscription is current. Selecting Additional Information: 1) While viewing the Airport Taxi Diagram, select the WX Softkey to display the information windows (AIRPORT, INFO). 2) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor. 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the INFO Box. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the INFO Box choices. When the INFO Box is selected the G1000 softkeys are blank. If multiple choices are available, scroll to the desired choice with the large FMS Knob and press the ENT Key to complete the selection. 5) Press the FMS Knob again to deactivate the cursor. Figure 8-59 Weather Information Page, WX Softkey Selected WX Softkey Selected Softkeys are Blank during Info Box Selection Chart Not To Scale Info Available on This Airport WX Info When Available Selecting the GO BACK Softkey reverts to the previous page (Navigation Map Page or Flight Plan Page).
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A568 ADDITIONAL FEATURES CHART OPTIONS Selecting the CHRT OPT Softkey displays the next level of softkeys, the chart options level (Figure 8-48). Selecting the ALL Softkey shows the entire chart on the screen. Complete Chart Shown Figure 8-60 Airport Information Page, ALL View Selected
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A569 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Selecting the FIT WIDTH Softkey fits the width of the chart in the display viewing area. In the example shown, the chart at close range is replaced with the full width chart. Figure 8-61 Approach Information Page, FIT WDTH Softkey Selected Select FIT WDTH Softkey to Show Full Chart Width
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A570 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Selecting the FULL SCN Softkey alternates between removing and replacing the data window to the right. Figure 8-62 Airport Information Page, Full Screen and Info Window Select FULL SCN Softkey to Switch Between Full Screen Chart and Chart With Info Window Selecting the BACK Softkey, or waiting for 45 seconds reverts to the chart selection softkeys. The full screen view can also be selected by using the page menu option. Selecting full screen On or Off: 1) While viewing a terminal chart press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu OPTIONS. 2) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the Chart Setup Menu Option and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to move between the FULL SCREEN and COLOR SCHEME Options.
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A571 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to choose between the On and Off Full Screen Options. Figure 8-63 Page MenusFull Screen On/Off Selection Chart Setup Option DAY/NIGHT VIEW FliteCharts can be displayed on a white or black background for day or night viewing. The Day View offers a better presentation in a bright environment. The Night View gives a better presentation for viewing in a dark environment. When the CHART SETUP Box is selected the G1000 softkeys are blank. Selecting Day, Night, or Automatic View: 1) While viewing a terminal chart press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu OPTIONS. 2) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the Chart Setup Menu Option and press the ENT Key. Figure 8-64 Waypoint Information Page, OPTIONS Menu 3) Turn the large FMS Knob to move to the COLOR SCHEME Option (Figure 8-65). 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to choose between Day, Auto, and Night Options. 5) If Auto Mode is selected, turn the large FMS Knob to select the percentage field. Use the small FMS Knob to change the percentage value. The percentage value is the day/night crossover point based on the percentage of
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A572 ADDITIONAL FEATURES backlighting intensity. For example, if the value is set to 15%, the day/night display changes when the display backlight reaches 15% of full brightness. The display must be changed in order for the new setting to become active\ . This may be accomplished by selecting another page or changing the display range. 6) Press the FMS Knob when finished to remove the Chart Setup Menu. Figure 8-65 Approach Information Page, Day View Figure 8-66 Approach Information Page, Night View
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A573 ADDITIONAL FEATURES FLITECHARTS CYCLE NUMBER AND EXPIRATION DATE FliteCharts data is revised every 28 days. Charts are still viewable during a period that extends from the cycle expiration date to the disables date. FliteCharts is disabled 180 days after the expiration date and are no longer available for viewing upon reaching the disables date. After the expiration date, the FliteCharts database is no longer current, however, data displayed on the actual charts may still be current. When viewing charts after the FliteCharts database has expired, ensure the displayed chart is current before using. When turning on the system, the Power-up Page displays the current status of the FliteCharts database. See the table below for the various FliteCharts Power-up Page displays and the definition of each. Figure 8-67 Power-up Page, FliteCharts Database FliteCharts Database Power-up Page DisplayDefinition Blank Line. system is not configured for FliteCharts. Contact a Garmin- authorized service center for configuration. System is configured for FliteCharts but no chart database is installe\ d. Refer to Updating Garmin Databases in Appendix B for the FliteCharts database Normal operation. FliteCharts database is valid and within current cycle. FliteCharts database is beyond the expiration date, but still within the 180 day viewing period. FliteCharts database has timed out. Database is beyond 180 days after expiration date. FliteCharts database is no longer available for viewing. Table 8-3 FliteCharts Power-up Page Annunciations and Definitions Other possible AUX - System Status page conditions are shown in Figure 8-68. ‘FliteCharts Expires’ plus a date in white, indicates the chart database is current. ‘Chart data is out of date!’ in yellow, indicates charts are still viewable, but approaching the disable date.
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A574 ADDITIONAL FEATURES When the 180 day grace period has expired, ‘Chart data is disabled.’ in yellow indicates that the FliteCharts database has expired and is no longer viewable. ‘Chart Data: N/A’ appears in white if no FliteCharts data is available on the database card or no database card is inserted. FliteCharts time critical information can also be found on the AUX - System Status page. The FliteCharts database REGION, CYCLE number, EFFECTIVE, EXPIRES, and DISABLES dates of the subscription appear in either blue or yellow text. Dates shown in blue are current data. Dates shown in yellow indicate the data is not within the current subscription period. FliteCharts becomes inoperative 180 days after the FliteCharts EXPIRES date is reached, and is no longer available for viewing. This date is shown as the DISABLES date. After the disable date the SHW CHRT Softkey label appears subdued and is unavailable until a revised issue of FliteCharts is installed. NOTE: A subdued softkey label indicates the function is disabled. Select the MFD1 DB Softkey to place the cursor in the DATABASE window. Scroll through the listed information by turning the FMS Knob or pressing the ENT Key until the FliteCharts database information is shown. The FliteCharts database cycle number shown in the figure, 1105, is deciphered as follows: 11 – Indicates the year 2011 05 – Indicates the fifth issue of the FliteCharts database for the year The FliteCharts EFFECTIVE date 07–MAY–11 is the first date that this database is current. The FliteCharts EXPIRES date 04–JUN–11 is the last date that this database is current. The DISABLES date 01–DEC–11 is the date that this database becomes inoperative. Figure 8-68 AUX – System Status Page, FliteCharts Current and Available FliteCharts Data
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A575 ADDITIONAL FEATURES The FliteCharts database is provided from Garmin. Refer to Updating Garmin Databases in Appendix B for instructions on revising the FliteCharts database. The other three possible AUX - System Status page conditions are shown here. The EXPIRES date, in yellow, is the revision date for the next database cycle. The DISABLES date, in yellow, is the date that this database cycle is no longer viewable. REGION and CYCLE NOT AVAILABLE in blue, indicate that FliteCharts database is not available on the database card or no database card is inserted. Figure 8-69 AUX – System Status Page, FliteCharts Datbase Status FliteCharts Expired, but is not Disabled FliteCharts Database is Disabled FliteCharts Database is Not Available Current Date is Before Effective Date
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A576 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 8.5 AOPA AIRPORT DIRECTORY The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory database offers detailed information regarding services, hours of operation, lodging options, and more. This information is viewed on the Airport Information Page by selecting the INFO Softkey until INFO-2 is displayed as shown in Figure 8-70. Figure 8-70 AOPA Information on the Airport Information Page AOPA DATABASE CYCLE NUMBER AND REVISION The AOPA Airport Directory database is revised four times per year. Check fly.garmin.com for the current database. The Airport Directory is always available for use after the expiration date. When turning on the system, the Power-up Page indicates whether the databases are current, out of date, or not available. Figure 8-71 Power-up Page, Airport Directory Database AOPA Database