Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES
NOTE:
With the availability of SafeTaxi
®
, ChartView, or FliteCharts
®
, it may be necessary to carry another
source of charts on-board the aircraft.
Additional features of the system include the following:
• Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)
• SafeTaxi® diagrams
• ChartView and FliteCharts® electronic charts
• Airport Directory
• SiriusXM Radio entertainment
• Scheduler
• Electronic Checklists
• Flight Data Logging
• Iridium Satellite Telephone and SMS text messaging
• Maintenance Logs
• Auxiliary Video (Optional)
The optional Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) provides a three-dimensional forward view of terrain features
on the PFD. SVT imagery shows the pilot’s view of relevant features in relation to the aircraft attitude, as well as
the flight path pertaining to the active flight plan.
SafeTaxi diagrams provide detailed taxiway, runway, and ramp information at more than 700 airports in the
United States. By decreasing range on an airport that has a SafeTaxi diagram available, a close up view of the
airport layout can be seen.
The optional ChartView and FliteCharts provide on-board electronic terminal procedures charts. Electronic
charts offer the convenience of rapid access to essential information. Either ChartView or FliteCharts may be
configured in the system, but not both.
The AOPA or AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory offers detailed information for a selected airport, such as available
services, hours of operation, and lodging options.
The optional SiriusXM Radio entertainment audio feature of the GDL 69A Data Link Receiver handles more
than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. SiriusXM Radio offers more entertainment choices and longer
range coverage than commercial broadcast stations.
The Scheduler feature can be used to enter and display short term or long term reminder messages such as
Switch fuel tanks, Change oil, or Altimeter-Transponder Check in the Messages Window on the PFD.
Optional checklists help to quickly find the proper procedure on the ground or during flight.
The Flight Data Logging feature automatically stores critical flight and engine data on an SD data card.
Approximately 1,000 flight hours can be recorded for each 1GB of available space on the card.
Iridium Telephone Services and SMS messaging is an optional subscription service offered through Garmin
Connext and Iridium Satellite LLC.
The Maintenance Log feature records maintenance data specified by the aircraft manufacturer. The recording of
this data is not visible to the pilot and requires no pilot interaction.
The G1000 system provides a control and display interface to an optional auxiliary video system. The system
can display video for up to two inputs.