G1000 Training

In recent years general aviation has benefited

from many innovations and technological

advancements, including the Garmin G1000.

The Garmin G1000 system has revolutionized the cockpits of aircraft it is installed in. It adds phenomenal technological innovations that improve pilot situational awareness. Glass cockpits have now become standard equipment on new aircraft. Satellite datalink weather now assists in-flight decision-making, diversion planning, and all other phases of flight. Digital autopilots on Skyhawks now rival those found on the commercial airlines. NDBs and VORs have faded out of the spotlight as GPS and WAAS technology take over as the navigation source of choice. Moving maps and iPads have replaced the traditional paper charts, plotters and E6Bs. To some pilots, “partial panel” means they lost their XM radio and have to revert to their backup iPad.

Avion Flight School G1000 Training

Avion Flight School routinely hosts a “Basic G1000” course and an “Advanced G1000” course. These ground school classes cover everything from the fundamentals to the most advanced features of the G1000 system. These classes are a great way to reduce overall training cost by reducing training time required in the aircraft. This is an excellent way to get an introduction to glass cockpit technology. Following the ground courses, students are encouraged to schedule one of our G1000 equipped aircraft or the Redbird simulator and a qualified CFI, to put the ground knowledge to use.

However, with all the new capabilities comes complexity. New cockpit technology increases safety and increases flying capabilities, ONLY if the pilot knows how to use the new systems and technologies. Unfortunately, the technology can also create distractions and cause pilots to fumble around with knobs wondering, “How do I do that again?” Reading manuals and figuring it out on the go is one way to learn. The trouble with that is, manuals were mostly written by tech writers, with lawyer input, and they aren’t exactly easy to understand. They certainly aren’t the most efficient way to learn.