Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
190-00709-05 Rev. D
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MFD
The controls for the MFD (GDU 1500) are located on both the MFD bezel and the MFD Control Unit (GCU
475). The bottom portion of the MFD bezel features 12 softkeys that are designed to perform various functions
depending upon the control display mode and the specific page being displayed. These softkeys are discussed
throughout the this documentation.
The following list provides an overview of the controls located on the MFD Control Unit (see Figure 1-3):
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Figure 1-3 MFD Control Unit (GCU 475)
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1
Dual FMS Knob
– Flight Management System Knob. This knob selects the MFD page to be viewed; the
large
knob selects a page group (MAP, WPT, AUX, NRST), while the small
knob selects a specific page
within the page group. Pressing the
FMS
Knob turns the selection cursor ON and OFF. When the cursor
is ON, data may be entered in the applicable window by turning the small and large
knobs. In this case,
the large
knob moves the cursor on the page, while the small
knob selects individual characters for the
highlighted cursor location.
2
Direct-to Key (
)
– Allows the user to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to the
selected destination (the destination is either specified by the identifier, chosen from the active route, or
taken from the map pointer position).
3
FPL Key
– Displays the active Flight Plan Page for creating and editing the active flight plan, or for
accessing stored flight plans.
4
MENU Key
– Displays a context-sensitive list of options. This list allows the user to access additional
features or make setting changes that relate to particular pages.
5
PROC Key
– Gives access to IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival procedures (STARs) and approach
procedures (IAPs) for a flight plan. If a flight plan is used, available procedures for the departure and/or
arrival airport are automatically suggested. Theses procedures can then be loaded into the active flight
plan. If a flight plan is not used, both the desired airport and the desired procedure may be selected.
