Garmin G1000

The Garmin G1000 is an integrated avionics system ( " glass cockpit " ) from Garmin for general aviation aircraft. The Garmin G1000 replaces the conventional instrumentation in parts ( artificial horizon, altimeter, airspeed indicator, magnetic compass) is still available as emergency equipment.

Components

The G1000 consists of the avionics as well as at least two display units, one is used to display the essential flight and location parameter, Primary Flight Display, which provides other, called Multifunction display the position and important data about the aircraft dar. The exact scope of the components is based in addition to the space in the cockpit and on the complexity of the aircraft, such as whether an autopilot is present or not.

The avionics system is divided into several parts:

• Primary Flight Display and Multi Function Display: Two 10 or 12 inch LCD flat screens showing the flight data with input elements to the frame, this can data entry be made. In more recent implementations (especially in jets ) can be used three displays, is available to any pilot a Primary Flight Display available, the Multi Function Display is here placed in the middle. Optionally, 15 -inch MFDs are installed.
• The GMA audio panel, here are the radios and navigation receivers operated, which uses the crew.
• To simplify the inputs to the autopilot is the GMC remote controller available, with the GCO remote controller, the inputs are simplified in the flight computer. These two elements are also to be found only in larger implementations of the G1000.
• The GRS77 Attitude and Heading Reference System ( AHRS ). This is an angular rate sensor technology, which provides the data on the position in space ( flight, changes in position, direction and acceleration forces ) the system. The AHRS replaces mechanical gyro platforms.