Garmin G1000 Diamond DA42NG User Manual

190-00962-02 Rev. A
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EIS
AUDIO PANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANAGEMENT
HAZARD
AVOIDANCE
AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
APPENDICES INDEX
FLYING A FLIGHT PLAN/GPS COURSE
NOTE: Changing the navigation source cancels Navigation Mode and causes the flight director to revert
back to Roll Hold Mode (wings rolled level).
As the aircraftcloseson Salina VOR, GPS is used to navigate thenext leg, airway V244.  Theaircraftis
currently tracking inbound on Airway V4.
Flying a GPS flight plan:
1) Transition from VOR to GPS Navigation Mode:
a) Press the CDI Softkey until GPS is the selected navigation source.
b) Press the NAV Key to activate GPS Navigation Mode. The autopilot guides the aircraft along the active flight
plan leg.
2) Following the flight plan, the autopilot continues to steer the aircraft under GPS guidance. Note that in GPS
Navigation Mode, course changes defined by the flight plan are automatically made without pilot action
required.
Figure 7-36 Transition to GPS Flight Plan
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GPS NAV Mode
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Garmin G1000 Diamond DA42NG Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels
Manufacturer	Garmin
Aircraft	Diamond DA42NG
Primary Flight Display (PFD)	Yes
Multi-Function Display (MFD)	Yes
Audio Panel	Yes, integrated
Operating System	Proprietary
Weather Radar	Optional
Power Supply	28 VDC
Screen Size	10.4 inches
Number of Displays	2
AHRS	Yes
Air Data Computer (ADC)	Yes
GPS	Yes
Transponder	Yes
Input Method	knobs
Navigation	VOR, ILS, GPS
Traffic Avoidance	TAS/TCAS
Terrain Awareness	Yes, TAWS