Summary

There is a revolution sweeping through general aviation. All new aircraft ship with advanced glass cockpits and pilots are faced with the challenge of transitioning to these new systems. The most popular system is the Garmin G1000, and now you can master the system yourself with this new CD-ROM set produced by the author of the popular Max Trescott's G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook.

Learning occurs best when information is presented in multiple ways, and Max Trescott's Garmin G1000 CD-ROM course teaches you in an interactive, multimedia environment that maximizes learning. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this CD course will help you master the basics or teach you the fine points of glass cockpit operation. Created and produced by a Master CFI that teaches daily in glass cockpit aircraft, this course not only explains the G1000 system, but teaches you how the features relate to everyday flying.

The Searchable Learning System makes learning easy and fun!
Get the only G1000 CD-ROM course with the Searchable Learning System that makes learning fun and lets you easily find any information. Three views let you choose whether to zoom in for full screen displays of the presentation, or to select a view that includes the Searchable Learning System features.

This course includes:
● More than six hours on two CD-ROM’s
● Large, full screen views of displays
● Movie screen captures of operating knobs
● Printable G1000 front panel displays
● Tips from factory and Master CFI’s
● Narration by two CFI’s for easy listening
● Keyword searchable slides and transcripts
● Optional quizzes to reinforce key points
● Files that run on Windows, Macintosh and Linux

VFR course:
● For Garmin G1000 beginners and experts alike
● Skippable sections that let you get an overview or go into detail
● Teaches what you need prior to a first flight
● Organized in convenient 15 to 25 minute segments
● The easy way to carry detailed G1000 information in your laptop

IFR course:
● For instrument students and instrument rated pilots alike
● Introduces IFR as a set of structured processes
● Integrates use of the G1000 into the IFR processes
● Printable IFR process Chart, approach plates and glossary
 
Searchable Learning System features include:
● Presenter Notes that let you read the narration you’re hearing
● Keyword Search that lets you find information fast by searching all slides and narration
● Indented Slide Outlines that let you easily navigate to the beginning of a new section or to any slide within a section
● Slide Thumbnails that let you quickly view and navigate the course outline visually
● Presenter Biography and email information so you can contact presenters
● Intuitive Playback Controls that let you play or pause the presentation, jump to the previous or next slide and adjust audio volume
 
Other Searchable Learning System Features:
● Free navigation lets you navigate the course in any order
● Presentation remembers where you left off
● Outline slide titles change color to clearly indicate which slides you have viewed
● Runs on Windows, Macintosh and Linux

VFR Course Outline
Introduction
Objectives
Terminology/Glass Cockpit Benefits
System Overview
Primary Flight Display (PFD) Overview
Radios
Engine Indication System
Multifunction Display (MFD) Overview
Map Group Pages: Traffic, Stormscope, Weather, Terrain
Waypoint Group Pages
Auxiliary Group Pages
Nearest Group Pages
Flight Planning
KAP 140 Autopilot
Garmin GFC 700 Integrated Autopilot
Electrical System and Malfunctions
Flying a Trip in a G1000 Cessna 172
Next Steps
Printable Attachments: Glossary & G1000 Panel Displays
  
IFR Course Outline
Introduction
Objectives
Instrument Scan in TAA
IFR as a Process
Loading Departure Procedures & Take Off Alternates
Enroute & Arrival
Flying Approaches
Loading Approaches
Flying VOR Approach with Vectors
Flying the Missed Approach
Flying ILS Approaches
Flying GPS Approaches
Use of OBS Mode
Holding
Flying DME Arcs
Electrical System & Malfunctions
Next Steps
Printable Attachments: Instrument Glossary, IFR Process Chart, Approach Plates