G1000H Integrated Flight Deck Pilot’s Guide

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WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. WARNING: The altitude calculated by the GPS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters, such as the GDC 74B Air Data Computer, or other altimeters in aircraft. GPS altitude should never be used for vertical navigation. Always use pressure altitude displayed by the PFD or other pressure altimeters in aircraft. WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situational awareness. WARNING: Traffic information shown on system displays is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. WARNING: Do not use datalink weather products (e.g., XM WX Satellite Weather, GFDS World Wide Weather, or FIS-B) for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information provided by these products is aged by up to several minutes and may not depict actual weather conditions as they currently appear. WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for short-range weather avoidance. WARNING: The Garmin G1000H, as installed in the Bell 407GX helicopter, has a very high degree of functional integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown by the system. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit. WARNING: For safety reasons, system operational procedures must be learned on the ground. Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 190-01255-00 Rev. B iv WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the system utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the system can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the G1000H Pilot’s Guide documentation and the Bell 407GX Rotorcraft Flight Manual. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the system to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the system to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an intense radar echo.” WARNING: Lamp(s) inside this product may contain mercury (HG) and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state, or federal laws. For more information, refer to our website at www.garmin.com/ aboutGarmin/environment/disposal.jsp. WARNING: Because of variation in the earth’s magnetic field, operating the system within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications. North of 72° North latitude at all longitudes. South of 70° South latitude at all longitudes. North of 65° North latitude between longitude 75° W and 120° W. (Northern Canada). North of 70° North latitude between longitude 70° W and 128° W. (Northern Canada). North of 70° North latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia). South of 55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of Australia and New Zealand). WARNING: Do not use GPS to navigate to any active waypoint identified as a ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ by a system message. ‘NON WGS84 WPT’ waypoints are derived from an unknown map reference datum that may be incompatible with the map reference datum used by GPS (known as WGS84) and may be positioned in error as displayed. CAUTION: The PFD and MFD displays use a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings. CAUTION: The system does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX v WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the panel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current system and databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the source of the interference should alleviate the condition. NOTE : Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim or blank. Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 190-01255-00 Rev. B vi REVISION INFORMATION Record of Revisions Part Number Revision Date Page Range Description 190-01255-00 A B February, 2011 September, 2011 All All Initial release Added 3D Audio and Voice Recognition Various clerical changes 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX vii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 System Description ................................................. 1 1.2 Line Replaceable Units (LRU) ................................. 2 1.3 G1000H Controls ..................................................... 6 PFD Controls ................................................................ 6 Audio Panel Controls .................................................... 8 1.4 Secure Digital Cards.............................................. 10 1.5 System Power-up ................................................... 11 1.6 System Operation .................................................. 12 Normal Display Operation ........................................... 12 Reversionary Display Operation ................................... 13 AHRS Operation ......................................................... 14 G1000H System Annunciations .................................... 15 Softkey Function ......................................................... 16 GPS Receiver Operation .............................................. 21 1.7 Accessing G1000H Functionality ......................... 26 Menus ....................................................................... 26 MFD Page Groups ....................................................... 27 MFD System Pages...................................................... 31 1.8 Display Backlighting ............................................. 44 Automatic Adjustment ................................................ 44 Manual Adjustment .................................................... 44 SECTION 2 FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 2.1 Flight Instruments ................................................... 50 Airspeed Indicator ...................................................... 50 Attitude Indicator ....................................................... 51 Altimeter ................................................................... 52 Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ....................................... 54 Vertical Deviation ....................................................... 55 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) .............................. 56 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) .................................. 62 2.2 Supplemental Flight Data .................................... 69 Temperature Displays .................................................. 69 Wind Data ................................................................. 70 Vertical Navigation (VNV) Indications ........................... 71 2.3 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions ........ 72 System Alerting .......................................................... 72 Marker Beacon Annunciations...................................... 72 Traffic Annunciation .................................................... 73 HTAWS Annunciations................................................. 73 Altitude Alerting ......................................................... 74 Low Altitude Annunciation .......................................... 74 Minimum Descent Altitude/Decision Height Alerting ...... 75 Radar Altimeter .......................................................... 76 2.4 Abnormal Operations ........................................... 78 Abnormal GPS Conditions ........................................... 78 Unusual Attitudes ....................................................... 79 SECTION 3 ENGINE AND CREW ALERTING SYSTEMS 3.1 Engine Indication System (EIS) Strip................... 83 3.2 Engine Power and Speed Indications ................. 85 Power Situation Indicator ............................................ 85 Dual Tachometer......................................................... 86 Alternate Engine Data Source Annunciations ................. 86 3.3 Engine Page............................................................ 87 Power Assurance Check............................................... 88 3.4 Crew Alerting System (CAS) ................................. 89 CAS Message Prioritization.......................................... 90 SECTION 4 AUDIO PANEL AND CNS 4.1 Overview ................................................................ 93 MFD/PFD Controls and Frequency Display ..................... 94 Audio Panel Controls .................................................. 96 4.2 COM Operation ...................................................... 98 COM Transceiver Selection and Activation ..................... 98 COM Transceiver Manual Tuning .................................. 99 Quick-Tuning and Activating 121.500 MHz .................. 100 Auto-Tuning the COM Frequency ................................ 101 Frequency Spacing .................................................... 105 Automatic Squelch.................................................... 106 COM Volume ............................................................ 106 4.3 NAV Operation ..................................................... 107 NAV Radio Selection and Activation ........................... 107 NAV Receiver Manual Tuning ..................................... 108 Auto-Tuning a NAV Frequency from the MFD............... 110 Marker Beacon Receiver (Optional) ............................ 115 DME Tuning (Optional) .............................................. 116 4.4 GTX 33 Mode S Transponder .............................. 117 Transponder Controls ................................................ 117 Transponder Mode Selection ...................................... 118 Entering a Transponder Code ..................................... 121 IDENT Function ........................................................ 122 4.5 Additional Audio Panel Functions ..................... 123 Power-Up ................................................................. 123 Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s 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B viii TABLE OF CONTENTS Mono/Stereo Headsets .............................................. 123 Intercom .................................................................. 123 Clearance Recorder and Player (Optional) ................... 129 Split COM ................................................................ 130 3D Audio ................................................................. 131 Voice Recognition ..................................................... 133 Entertainment Inputs ................................................ 136 4.6 Audio Panel Preflight Procedure ....................... 137 4.7 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 138 Stuck Microphone..................................................... 138 COM Tuning Failure................................................... 138 Audio Panel Fail-Safe Operation ................................. 138 SECTION 5 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT 5.1 Introduction ......................................................... 139 Navigation Status Box............................................... 140 5.2 Using Map Displays ............................................. 142 Map Orientation ....................................................... 142 Map Range .............................................................. 144 Map Panning............................................................ 146 Measuring Bearing and Distance ................................ 151 Topography .............................................................. 152 Map Symbols ........................................................... 155 Airways ................................................................... 161 Track Vector ............................................................. 163 Wind Vector ............................................................. 164 Nav Range Ring........................................................ 165 Fuel Range Ring ....................................................... 166 Field of View (SVS) .................................................... 167 Selected Altitude Intercept Arc ................................... 168 5.3 Waypoints............................................................. 169 Airports ................................................................... 170 Intersections ............................................................ 177 NDBs ....................................................................... 179 VORs ....................................................................... 181 User Waypoints ........................................................ 183 5.4 Airspaces .............................................................. 189 5.5 Direct-to-Navigation .......................................... 193 5.6 Flight Planning..................................................... 199 Flight Plan Creation .................................................. 200 Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan................ 205 Adding Airways to a Flight Plan ................................. 207 Adding Procedures to a Stored Flight Plan .................. 209 Flight Plan Storage ................................................... 216 Flight Plan Editing .................................................... 218 Along Track Offsets ................................................... 221 Parallel Track ............................................................ 223 Activating a Flight Plan Leg ....................................... 226 Inverting a Flight Plan ............................................... 227 Flight Plan Views ...................................................... 228 Closest Point of FPL .................................................. 230 5.7 Vertical Navigation ............................................. 231 Altitude Constraints .................................................. 233 5.8 Procedures ........................................................... 237 Departures ............................................................... 237 Arrivals ................................................................... 240 Approaches ............................................................. 242 5.9 Trip Planning ........................................................ 248 Trip Planning ............................................................ 248 5.10 RAIM Prediction................................................... 252 5.11 Navigating a Flight Plan ..................................... 255 5.12 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 283 SECTION 6 HAZARD AVOIDANCE 6.1 XM WX Satellite Weather ................................... 285 Activating Services.................................................... 285 Using XM WX Satellite Weather Products .................... 286 6.2 GFDS Worldwide Weather .................................. 315 GFDS Weather Data Requests .................................... 323 Worldwide Weather Products ..................................... 327 Abnormal Operations ................................................ 338 6.3 HTAWS................................................................... 340 Displaying HTAWS Data ............................................ 341 HTAWS Page ............................................................ 342 HTAWS Alerts ........................................................... 344 System Status........................................................... 349 6.4 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ........................ 351 Displaying TRAFFIC Data ........................................... 352 Traffic Map Page....................................................... 354 TIS Alerts ................................................................. 355 System Status........................................................... 356 6.5 Garmin GTS Traffic............................................... 358 Theory of operation .................................................. 358 TAS Alerts ................................................................ 361 System Test .............................................................. 362 Operation ................................................................ 363 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX ix TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM SECTION 8 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 8.1 Synthetic Vision System (SVS) ........................... 376 SVS Operation .......................................................... 377 SVS Features ............................................................ 379 Field of View ............................................................ 388 8.2 SafeTaxi ................................................................ 390 8.3 ChartView ............................................................. 396 ChartView Softkeys ................................................... 396 Terminal Procedures Charts ....................................... 397 Chart Options........................................................... 405 Day/Night View ........................................................ 411 ChartView Cycle Number and Expiration Date ............. 413 8.4 FliteCharts ............................................................ 416 FliteCharts Softkeys .................................................. 416 Terminal Procedures Charts ....................................... 417 Chart Options........................................................... 424 Day/Night View ........................................................ 428 FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date............. 430 8.5 AOPA Airport Directory....................................... 433 AOPA Database Cycle Number and Revision ............... 434 8.6 Satellite Telephone and Data Link Services ..... 436 Registering With Garmin Flight Data Services .............. 436 Disable/Enable Iridium Transceiver.............................. 439 Telephone Communication ........................................ 440 Text Messaging (SMS) ............................................... 447 WI-FI Connections .................................................... 458 System Data Logging ................................................ 464 8.7 XM Radio Entertainment .................................... 467 Activating XM Satellite Radio Services ........................ 467 Using XM Radio ....................................................... 468 8.8 Scheduler.............................................................. 472 8.9 Auxiliary Video..................................................... 474 Video Setup ............................................................. 475 Display Selection ...................................................... 476 Input Selection ......................................................... 477 Zoom/Range ............................................................ 477 8.9 Abnormal Operation ........................................... 478 SVS Troubleshooting ................................................. 478 Reversionary Mode ................................................... 478 Unusual Attitudes ..................................................... 479 APPENDICES Annunciations and Alerts ............................................. 483 CAS Messages .......................................................... 483 G1000H System Annunciations .................................. 485 G1000H System Message Advisories .......................... 490 Flight Plan Import/Export Messages ........................... 499 Database Management ................................................ 501 Jeppesen Databases.................................................. 501 Garmin Databases .................................................... 505 Glossary.......................................................................... 511 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................ 517 General TIS Information ............................................... 521 Introduction ............................................................. 521 TIS vs. TAS/TCAS ....................................................... 521 TIS Limitations.......................................................... 521 Display Symbols ............................................................ 523 INDEX Index ................................................................................ I-1 Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 190-01255-00 Rev. B x TABLE OF CONTENTS Blank Page 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SECTION 1 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This section provides an overview of the G1000H Integrated Flight Deck as installed in the Bell 407GX. The G1000H system is an integrated flight control system that presents flight instrumentation, position, navigation, communication, and identification information to the pilot through large-format displays. The system consists of the following Line Replaceable Units (LRUs): • GDU 1040H Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi Function Display (MFD) • GIA 63H Integrated Avionics Unit • GDC 74H Air Data Computer (ADC) • GEA 71H Engine/Airframe Unit • GSC 46 Signal Conditioner • GRS 77H Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) • GMU 44 Magnetometer • GMA 350H Audio System with Integrated Marker Beacon Receiver • GTX 33H Mode S Transponder with extended squitter • GDL 69AH Satellite Data Link Receiver (optional) • GDL 59H Data Link (optional) • GSR 56H Iridium Transceiver (optional) • GTS 800 Traffic Avoidance System (optional) • GA 58 Directional Antenna (optional) • GTP 59 Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Probe • GA 36 GPS/WAAS and GA 37 GPS/WAAS/XM Antennas A top-level G1000H system block diagram is shown in Figure 1-1 (it does not include the GA 36, GA 37 and GA 58. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.2 LINE REPLACEABLE UNITS (LRU) • GDU 1040H (2) – One unit is configured as a PFD, the other as an MFD, each featuring a 10.4-inch LCD with 1024 x 768 resolution. The unit installed on the right/pilot side is designated as the PFD, and the one installed on the left/copilot side is designated as the MFD. These units communicate with each other and with the on- side GIA 63H Integrated Avionics Unit through a High-Speed Data Bus (HSDB) connection. • GIA 63H (2) – Functions as the main communication hub, linking all LRUs with the on-side PFD. Each GIA 63H contains a GPS SBAS receiver, VHF COM/NAV/GS receivers, a flight director (FD) and system integration microprocessors. Each GIA 63W is paired with a respective GDU 1040H via HSDB connection. The GIA 63Hs are not paired together and do not communicate with each other directly. • GDC 74H (1) – Processes data from the pitot/static system as well as the OAT probe. This unit provides pressure altitude, airspeed, vertical speed and OAT information to the G1000H system, and it communicates with the each GIA 63H, GDU 1040H and GRS 77H, using an ARINC 429 digital interface (it also interfaces directly with the GTP 59). The GDC 74H is designed to operate in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) airspace. • GEA 71H (1) – Receives and processes signals from the engine and airframe sensors. This unit communicates with both GIA 63Hs using an RS-485 digital interface. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW • GSC 46 (1) – The GSC 46 is a signal conditioner which converts tachometer and engine torque information to a digital format for use by the GEA 71H. • GRS 77H (1) – Provides aircraft attitude and heading information via ARINC 429 to both GDU 1040H units and the both GIA 63H units. The GRS 77H contains advanced sensors (including accelerometers and rate sensors) and interfaces with the GMU 44 to obtain magnetic field information, with the GDC 74H to obtain air data, and with both GIA 63Hs to obtain GPS information. AHRS modes of operation are discussed later in this document. • GMU 44 (1) – Measures local magnetic field. Data is sent to the GRS 77H for processing to determine aircraft magnetic heading. This unit receives power directly from the GRS 77H and communicates with the GRS 77H, using an RS-485 digital interface. • GMA 350H (1) – Integrates NAV/COM digital audio, intercom system and marker beacon controls. This unit communicates with both GIA 63Hs, using an RS-232 digital interface. • GTX 33H/ES (1) – The GTX 33H/ES is a solid-state, Mode-S transponder that provides Modes A, C and S operation. The unit is controlled through the PFD and communicates with both GIA 63Hs through an RS-232 digital interface. Extended Squitter (ES) provides ADS-B output. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 4 SYSTEM OVERVIEW • GDL 69AH (1) – A satellite radio receiver that provides real-time weather information to the G1000H MFD (and, indirectly, to the inset map of the PFD) as well as digital audio entertainment. The GDL 69AH communicates with the MFD via HSDB connection. A subscription to the XM Satellite Radio service is required to enable the GDL 69AH capability. • GDL 59H (1) – GDL 59H operation is performed with the MFD through the HSDB. Connectivity with the GSR 56 for the Iridium telephone feature is through the RS-232 bus. • GSR 56H (1) – The Iridium Transceiver operation for voice communication is by means of pilot and copilot headsets in the cockpit. The tranceiver can also send and receive data provided by the GDL 59H through the RS-232 bus. • GTP 59 (1) – Provides Outside Air Temperature (OAT) data to the GDC 74H. • GTS 800 – The GTS 800 Traffic Advisory System (TAS) uses active interrogations of Mode S and Mode C transponders to provide Traffic Advisories to the pilot independent of the air traffic control system. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 5 SYSTEM OVERVIEW • GA 58 (2) – The GA 58 are directional antennas for the Traffic Avoidance System. One top-mounted directional antenna is required. Optional bottom mounted antenna offers better threat visibility. • GA 36 (1) and GA 37 (1) – The GA 36 is a through-mount GPS/SBAS antenna. The GA 37 is a through-mount GPS/SBAS antenna with XM/Data Link. GA 36 GA 37 GDU 1040H (MFD) GDU 1040H (PFD) GIA 63H #2 GIA 63H #1 GEA 71H GMA 350H GTX 33H GDL 59H GDC 74H GMU 44 VHF COM VHF NAV/LOC GPS/WAAS G/S VHF COM VHF NAV/LOC GPS/WAAS G/S GTP 59 (optional) GDL 69AH (optional) GSR 56H (optional) GTS 800 (optional) GRS 77H GSC 46 Figure 1-1 G1000H System (LRU Configuration) 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.3 G1000H CONTROLS NOTE: The Audio Panel (GMA 350) are described in the CNS & Audio Panel. The G1000H system controls are located on the PFD and MFD bezels and audio panel. The controls for the PFD and MFD are discussed within the following pages of this section. PFD CONTROLS Figure 1-2 PFD/MFD Controls 17 18 5 6 8 7 2 4 3 1 9 15 14 13 12 16 11 10 The following list provides an overview of the controls located on the PFD bezel (see Figure 1-2). 1 NAV VOL/ID Knob Turn to control NAV audio volume (shown in the NAV Frequency Box as a percentage) Press to toggle Morse code identifier audio ON/OFF 2 NAV Frequency Transfer Key Transfers the standby and active NAV frequencies 3 NAV Knob Turn to tune NAV receiver standby frequencies (large knob for MHz; small for kHz) Press to toggle light blue tuning box between NAV1 and NAV2 4 Heading Knob Turn to manually select a heading Press to display a digital heading momentarily to the left of the HSI and synchronize the Selected Heading to the and current heading 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 7 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 5 Joystick Turn to change map range Press to activate Map Pointer for map panning 6 CRS/BARO Knob Turn large knob for altimeter barometric pressure setting Turn small knob to adjust course (only when HSI is in VOR or OBS Mode) Press to re-center the CDI and return course pointer directly TO bearing of active waypoint/station 7 COM Knob Turn to tune COM transceiver standby frequencies (large knob for MHz; small for kHz) Press to toggle light blue tuning box between COM1 and COM2 The selected COM (green) is controlled with the COM MIC Key (Audio Panel). 8 COM Frequency Transfer Key (EMERG) Transfers the standby and active COM frequencies Press and hold two seconds to tune the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) automatically into the active frequency field 9 COM VOL/SQ Knob Turn to control COM audio volume level (shown as a percentage in the COM Frequency Box) Press to turn the COM automatic squelch ON/OFF 10 Direct-to Key ( ) Activates the direct-to function and allows the user to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected destination (specified by identifier, chosen from the active route) 11 FPL Key Displays flight plan information 12 CLR Key (DFLT MAP) Erases information, cancels entries, or removes menus Press and hold to display the MFD Navigation Map Page (MFD only). 13 MENU Key Displays a context-sensitive list of options for accessing additional features or making setting changes 14 PROC Key Gives access to IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival procedures (STARs), and approach procedures (IAPs) for a flight plan or selected airport 15 ENT Key Validates/confirms menu selection or data entry 16 FMS Knob (Flight Management System Knob) Press to turn the selection cursor ON/OFF. Data Entry: With cursor ON, turn to enter data in the highlighted field (large knob moves cursor location; small knob selects character for highlighted cursor location) Scrolling: When a list of information is too long for the window/box, a scroll bar appears, indicating more items to view. With cursor ON, turn large knob to scroll through the list. Page Selection: Turn knob on MFD to select the page to view (large knob selects a page group; small knob selects a specific page from the group) 17 Softkey Selection Keys Press to select softkey shown above the bezel key on the PFD/MFD display 18 ALT Knob Sets the Selected Altitude, shown above the Altimeter (the large knob selects the thousands, the small knob selects the hundreds) 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 8 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The NAV, CRS/BARO, COM, FMS, and ALT knobs are concentric dual knobs, each having small (inner) and large (outer) control portion. When a portion of the knob is not specified in the text, either may be used. Large (Outer) Knob Small (Inner) Knob Figure 1-3 Dual Concentric Knob AUDIO PANEL CONTROLS Figure 1-4 GMA 350H Audio Panel Controls 21 14 15 17 12 13 11 19 20 18 16 10 8 6 4 2 3 5 7 9 1 NOTE: When a key is selected, an annunciator in the key is illuminated. 1 MKR/MUTE Key Selects marker beacon receiver audio. Mutes the currently received marker beacon receiver audio. Unmutes automatically when new marker beacon audio is received. Enables Music Mute feature. Also, stops play of recorded COM audio. 2 COM1 Key When selected, audio from the #1 COM receiver can be heard. 3 COM2 Key When selected, audio from the #2 COM receiver can be heard. 4 COM3 Key Reserved for optional COM radio. 5 NAV1 Key When selected, audio from the #1 NAV receiver can be heard. 6 AUX Key When selected, audio from the AUX input can be heard. 7 Telephone/ Entertainment Key Selects and deselects telephone and entertainment audio. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 9 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 8 MUSIC Key Selects and deselects music audio. 9 MAN SQ Key Manual Squelch annunciator. When lit, squelch is controlled manually. 10 Volume Indicator Indicates volume/squelch setting relative to full scale. 11 Front Panel Jack Used for an entertainment or telephone input. 12 MIC1 Key Selects the #1 transmitter for transmitting. COM1 receive is simultaneously selected when this key is pressed allowing received audio from the #1 COM receiver to be heard. COM2 or COM3 receive can be added by pressing the COM2 or COM3 Key. Selection of a second MIC button initiates Split-COM mode (using COM1/ COM2 or COM1/COM3). When in Split-COM mode, the pilot is using the lower numbered COM, the copilot is using the higher numbered COM. 13 MIC2 Key Selects the #2 transmitter for transmitting. COM2 receive is simultaneously selected when this key is pressed allowing received audio from the #2 COM receiver to be heard. COM1 or COM3 receive can be added by pressing the COM1 or COM3 Key. Selection of a second MIC button initiates Split-COM mode (using COM1/ COM2 or COM2/COM3). When in Split-COM mode, the pilot is using the lower numbered COM, the copilot is using the higher numbered COM. 14 MIC3 Key Selects the #3 transmitter for transmitting. COM3 receive is simultaneously selected when this key is pressed allowing received audio from the #3 COM receiver to be heard. COM1 or COM2 receive can be added by pressing the COM1 or COM2 Key. Selection of a second MIC button initiates Split-COM mode (using COM1/ COM3 or COM2/COM3). When in Split-COM mode, the pilot is using the lower numbered COM, the copilot is using the higher numbered COM. 15 NAV2 Key When selected, audio from the #2 NAV receiver can be heard. 16 PILOT Key Selects and deselects the pilot intercom isolation. 17 COPLT Key Selects and deselects the copilot intercom isolation. 18 PASS Key Selects and deselects the passenger intercom isolation. 19 SPKR Key Selects and deselects the cabin speaker. COM and NAV receiver audio can be heard on the speaker. Press and hold for 2 seconds for Passenger Address (PA). The SPKR Key flashes during PA. 20 Cursor (CRSR) Control Knob Turn to move the cursor (flashing green annunciator) to the desired source. 21 Volume (VOL) Control Knob Turn the smaller knob to control volume or squelch of the selected source (indicated by the flashing green annunciator). Press to switch to Blue-Select mode. Blue- Select mode distributes the Music and Telephone audio to any combination of headset positions. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 10 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.4 SECURE DIGITAL CARDS NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for instructions on updating the aviation database. NOTE: Ensure that the G1000H system is powered off before inserting the SD card. The PFD and MFD data card slots use Secure Digital (SD) cards and are located on the top right portion of the display bezels. Each display bezel is equipped with two SD card slots. SD cards are used for aviation database and system software updates as well as terrain database storage. Not all SD cards are compatible with the G1000H. Use only SD cards supplied by Garmin or the aircraft manufacturer. Install an SD card Insert the SD card in the SD card slot, pushing the card in until the spring latch engages. The front of the card should remain flush with the face of the display bezel. Remove an SD card Gently press on the SD card to release the spring latch and eject the card. Figure 1-5 Display Bezel SD Card Slots SD Card Slots 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 11 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.5 SYSTEM POWER-UP NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for AHRS initialization bank angle limitations. NOTE: See the Appendices for additional information regarding system-specific annunciations and alerts. NOTE: See the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement (RFMS) for specific procedures concerning avionics power application and emergency power supply operation. The G1000H system is integrated with the aircraft electrical system and receives power directly from electrical busses. The G1000H PFD, MFD and supporting sub-systems include both power-on and continuous built-in test features that exercise the processor, RAM, ROM, external inputs and outputs to provide safe operation. During system initialization, test annunciations are displayed, as shown in Figure 1-7. ALTN is also displayed on the Power Situation Indicator and Torque will be marked QA. All system annunciations should disappear typically within one minute of power-up at nomal temperature, but may take as long as 10 minutes at cold temperatures. Upon power-up, key annunciator lights also become momentarily illuminated on the audio panels, the control units and the display bezels. On the PFD, the AHRS begins to initialize and displays ‘AHRS ALIGN: Keep Wings Level’. The AHRS should display valid attitude and heading fields typically within one minute of power-up. The AHRS can align itself both while taxiing and during level flight. When the MFD powers up (Figure 1-6), the MFD Power-up Page displays the following information: • System version • Copyright • Land database name and version • Safe Taxi database information • Terrain database name and version • Airport Terrain database name and version • Obstacle database name and version • Navigation database name, version, and effective dates • Airport Directory name, version and effective dates • FliteCharts/ChartView database information • Pilot Profile selection Current database information includes the valid operating dates, cycle number and database type. When this information has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot is prompted to continue. Pressing the ENT Key acknowledges this information and displays the Auxiliary (AUX) Weight Plan- ning Page. Figure 1-6 MFD Power-up Page Figure 1-7 PFD Initialization 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 12 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.6 SYSTEM OPERATION NOTE: In normal operating mode, backlighting can only be adjusted from the PFD. In reversionary mode, it can be adjusted from the remaining display. The displays are connected together via a single Ethernet bus for high-speed communication. Each IAU is connected to a single display, as shown in Figure 1-1. This allows the units to share information, enabling true system integration.. This section discusses normal and reversionary G1000H display operation, as well as the various AHRS modes and G1000H System Annunciations. NORMAL DISPLAY OPERATION In normal operating mode, the PFD presents graphical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed), replacing the traditional flight instrument cluster (see the Flight Instruments Section for more information). The Power Situation Indicator and CAS messages are also displayed on the PFD. The MFD normally displays a full-color moving map with navigation information (see the Flight Management Section), while the left portion of the MFD is dedicated to the Engine Indication System (EICAS; see the EICAS Section). Both displays offer control for COM and NAV frequency selection. Figure 1-8 Normal Mode 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 13 SYSTEM OVERVIEW REVERSIONARY DISPLAY OPERATION NOTE: The G1000H System alerts the pilot when backup paths are utilized by the LRUs. Refer to Appendix A for further information regarding system-specific alerts. In the event of a display failure, the G1000H System automatically switches to reversionary (backup) mode. In reversionary mode, all important flight information is presented on the remaining display in the same format as in normal operating mode. If a display fails, the appropriate IAU Ethernet interface to the display is cut off. Thus, the IAU can no longer communicate with the remaining display (refer to Figure 1-1), and the NAV and COM functions provided to the failed display by the IAU are flagged as invalid on the remaining display. The system reverts to backup paths for the AHRS, ADC, Engine/Airframe Unit, and Transponder, as required. The change to backup paths is completely automated for all LRUs and no pilot action is required. Figure 1-9 Reversionary Mode If the system fails to detect a display problem, Reversionary Mode may be manually activated by pressing the red DU BACKUP Button on the instrument panel. Pressing this button again deactivates Reversionary Mode. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 14 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AHRS OPERATION NOTE: Refer to the Appendices for specific AHRS alert information. NOTE: Aggressive maneuvering while the AHRS is not operating normally can degrade AHRS accuracy. In addition to using internal sensors, the GRS 77H AHRS uses GPS information, magnetic field data and air data to assist in attitude/heading calculations. In normal mode, the AHRS relies upon GPS and magnetic field measurements. In Heading Preset Mode, the magnetometer data is replaced by a heading value set by the pilot. If either of these external measurements is unavailable or invalid, the AHRS uses air data information for attitude determination. Four AHRS modes of operation are available (see Figure 1-10) and depend upon the combination of available sensor inputs. Loss of air data, GPS, or magnetometer sensor inputs is communicated to the pilot by message advisory alerts. Attitude/Heading Invalid AHRS no-GPS Mode AHRS Normal Operation AHRS no- Mag Mode AHRS no-Mag/ no-Air Mode Heading Invalid available available unavailable unavailable available unavailable unavailable available Air Data Magnetometer Data unavailable available GPS Data Magnetometer Data Air Data Figure 1-10 AHRS Operation GPS INPUT FAILURE The G1000H system provides two sources of GPS information. If a single GPS receiver fails, or if the information provided from one of the GPS receivers is unreliable, the AHRS seamlessly transitions to using the other GPS receiver. An alert message informs the pilot of the use of the backup GPS path. If both GPS inputs fail, the AHRS continues to operate in reversionary No-GPS mode so long as the air data and magnetometer inputs are available and valid. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 15 SYSTEM OVERVIEW AIR DATA INPUT FAILURE A failure of the air data input has no effect on AHRS output while AHRS is operating in normal mode. A failure of the air data input while the AHRS is operating in reversionary No-GPS mode results in invalid attitude and heading information on the PFD (as indicated by red “X” flags). MAGNETOMETER FAILURE If the magnetometer input fails, the AHRS transitions to one of the reversionary No-Magnetometer modes and continues to output valid attitude information. However, if the aircraft is airborne, the heading output on the PFD does become invalid (as indicated by a red “X”). G1000H SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS NOTE: For a detailed description of all annunciations and alerts, refer to Appendix A. Refer to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement (RFMS) for additional information regarding pilot responses to these annunciations. When an LRU or an LRU function fails, a large red “X” is typically displayed on windows associated with the failed data (Figure 1-11 displays all possible flags and responsible LRUs). Upon G1000H power-up, certain windows remain invalid as equipment begins to initialize. If any window remains flagged, the G1000H system should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility. Figure 1-11 G1000H System Failure Annunciations GDC 74H Air Data Computer GTX 33H Transponder Or GIA 63H Integrated Avionics Units GDC 74H Air Data Computer GEA 71H Engine Airframe Unit Or GIA 63W Integrated Avionics Unit GIA 63H Integrated Avionics Units GRS 77H AHRS Or GMU 44 Magnetometer GIA 63H Integrated Avionics Units GIA 63H Integrated Avionics Units 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 16 SYSTEM OVERVIEW SOFTKEY FUNCTION The softkeys are located along the bottoms of the displays. The softkeys shown depend on the softkey level or page being displayed. The bezel keys below the softkeys can be used to select the appropriate softkey. When a softkey is selected, its color changes to black text on gray background and remains this way until it is turned off, at which time it reverts to white text on black background. Softkey Names (Displayed) Figure 1-12 Softkeys (Second-Level PFD Configuration) Bezel-Mounted Softkeys (Press) Softkey On PFD SOFTKEYS The CDI, IDENT, TMR/REF, NRST, and ALERTS softkeys undergo a momentary change to black text on gray background and automatically switch back to white text on black background when selected. The PFD softkeys provide control over flight management functions, including GPS, NAV, terrain, traffic, and lightning (optional). Each softkey sublevel has a BACK Softkey which can be selected to return to the previous level. The ALERTS Softkey is visible at all softkey levels (label changes if messages are issued). Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description INSET Displays Inset Map in PFD lower left corner OFF Removes Inset Map DCLTR (3) Selects desired amount of map detail; cycles through declutter levels: DCLTR (No Declutter): All map features visible DCLTR-1: Declutters land data DCLTR-2: Declutters land and SUA data DCLTR-3: Removes everything except for the active flight plan WX LGND Displays icon and age on the Inset Map for the selected weather products (optional) TRAFFIC Cycles through traffic display options: TRFC-1: Traffic displayed on inset map TRFC-2: Traffic Map Page is displayed in the inset map window TOPO Displays topographical data (e.g., coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes) and elevation scale on Inset Map NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD weather and coverage information on Inset Map (optional feature) XM LTNG Displays XM lightning information on Inset Map (optional feature) METAR Displays METAR flags on airport symbols shown on the Inset Map (optional) 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 17 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description PFD Displays second-level softkeys for additional PFD configurations SYN VIS Displays the softkeys for enabling or disabling Synthetic Vision features PATHWAY Displays rectangular boxes representing the horizontal and vertical flight path of the active flight plan SYN TERR Enables synthetic terrain depiction HRZN HDG Displays compass heading along the Zero-Pitch line APTSIGNS Displays position markers for airports within approximately 15 nm of the current aircraft position. Airport identifiers are displayed when the airport is within approximately 9 nm. DFLTS Resets PFD to default settings, including changing units to standard WIND Displays softkeys to select wind data parameters OPTN 1 Wind direction arrow and speed OPTN 2 Wind direction arrow with headwind and crosswind components OPTN 3 Wind direction arrow with direction and speed OFF Information not displayed DME Displays the DME Information Window (optional) BRG1 Cycles the Bearing 1 Information Window through NAV1, GPS/ waypoint identifier and GPS-derived distance information, and ADF/frequency HSI FRMT Provides access to the HSI formatting softkeys 360 HSI Displays the HSI in a 360 degree view ARC HSI Displays the HSI as an arc BRG2 Cycles the Bearing 2 Information Window through NAV2 or GPS waypoint identifier and GPS-derived distance information, and ADF/ frequency. SET HDG Enables Heading Preset Mode HDG SYNC Synchronizes heading to the selected heading HDG - Slews heading counterclockwise HDG + Slews heading clockwise HPM OFF Manually disables Heading Preset Mode ALT UNIT Displays softkeys for setting the altimeter and BARO settings to metric units METERS When enabled, displays altimeter in meters IN Press to display the BARO setting as inches of mercury HPA Press to display the BARO setting as hectopacals STD BARO Sets barometric pressure to 29.92 in Hg (1013 hPa if METRIC softkey is selected) OBS Selects OBS mode on the CDI when navigating by GPS (only available with active leg) 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 18 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description CDI Cycles through GPS, VOR1, and VOR2 navigation modes on the CDI DME Displays the DME Tuning Window, allowing selection of the DME XPDR Displays transponder mode selection softkeys STBY Selects standby mode (transponder does not reply to any interrogations) ON Selects Mode A (transponder replies to interrogations) ALT Selects Mode C – altitude reporting mode (transponder replies to identification and altitude interrogations) GND Allows manual selection of ground mode in certain conditions VFR Automatically enters the VFR code (1200 in the U.S.A. only) CODE Displays transponder code selection softkeys 0-7 0 — 7 Use numbers to enter code IDENT Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying the transponder return on the ATC screen BKSP Removes numbers entered, one at a time IDENT Activates the Special Position Identification (SPI) pulse for 18 seconds, identifying the transponder return on the ATC screen TMR/REF Displays Timer/References Window NRST Displays Nearest Airports Window MSG Displays the Message Window Figure 1-13 Top Level PFD Softkeys MSG CAS CAS ↓ CAS ↑ Figure 1-14 INSET Softkeys Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. MSG MSG CAS WX LGND METAR 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 19 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1-15 PFD Configuration Softkeys Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys ALT UNIT METERS IN HPA HSI FRMT 360 HSI ARC HSI (optional) SYN VIS SYN TERR HRZN HDG PATHWAY APTSIGNS MSG MSG MSG MSG MSG MSG SET HDG CAS HDG - HPM OFF HDG + MSG HDG SYNC Figure 1-16 XPDR (Transponder) Softkeys Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. Press the BACK Softkey to return to the previous level softkeys. MSG MSG MSG CAS 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 20 SYSTEM OVERVIEW MFD SOFTKEYS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description ENGINE Displays the EIS-Engine Page CAS ↑ Scroll up (Displayed only when a sufficient number of items are displayed in the Crew Alerting System Display to warrant scrolling) CAS ↓ Scroll down (Displayed only when a sufficient number of items are displayed in the Crew Alerting System Display to warrant scrolling) PWR CHK Displays fuel system softkeys MAP Enables second-level Navigation Map softkeys TRAFFIC Displays traffic information on Navigation Map TOPO Displays topographical data (e.g., coastlines, terrain, rivers, lakes) and elevation scale on Navigation Map AIRWAYS Displays airways on the map; cycles through the following: AIRWAYS: No airways are displayed AIRWY ON: All airways are displayed AIRWY LO: Only low altitude airways are displayed AIRWY HI: Only high altitude airways are displayed NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD weather and coverage information on Navigation Map (optional feature) XM LTNG Displays XM lightning information on Navigation Map (optional feature) METAR Displays METAR flags on airport symbols shown on the Navigation Map LEGEND Displays the legend for the selected weather products. Available only when NEXRAD, XM LTNG, and/or METAR softkeys are selected. BACK Returns to top-level softkeys 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 21 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description DCLTR Selects desired amount of map detail; cycles through declutter levels: DCLTR (No Declutter): All map features visible DCLTR-1: Declutters land data DCLTR-2: Declutters land and SUA data DCLTR-3: Removes everything except the active flight plan SHW CHRT When available, displays optional airport and terminal procedure charts CHKLIST When available, displays optional checklists MAP DCLTR TRAFFIC TOPO DCLTR-2 DCLTR-3 DCLTR-1 Press the BACK Softkey on this level to return to the top softkey level. SHW CHRT CHKLIST (optional) (optional) AIRWAYS AIRWY LO AIRWAY HI AIRWY ON PWR CHK CAS ↓ CAS ↑ BACK NEXRAD XM LTNG (optional) (optional) METAR (optional) LEGEND (optional) Figure 1-17 MFD Softkeys GPS RECEIVER OPERATION Each GIA 63H Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU) contains a GPS receiver. Information collected by the specified receiver (GPS1 for the #1 IAU or GPS2 for the #2 IAU) may be viewed on the AUX - GPS Status Page. These GPS sensor annunciations are most often seen after system power-up when one GPS receiver has acquired satellites before the other, or in SBAS capable systems, one of the GPS receivers has not yet acquired an SBAS signal. While the aircraft is on the ground, the SBAS signal may be blocked by obstructions causing one GPS receiver to have difficulty acquiring a good signal. Also, while airborne, turning the aircraft may result in one of the GPS receivers temporarily losing the SBAS signal. If the sensor annunciation persists, check for a system failure message in the Messages Window on the PFD. If no failure message exists, check the GPS Status Page and compare the information for GPS1 and GPS2. Discrepancies may indicate a problem. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 22 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Viewing GPS receiver status information 1) Use the large FMS Knob on the MFD to select the Auxiliary Page Group (see Section 1.7 for information on navigating MFD page groups). 2) Use the small FMS Knob to select GPS Status Page. Selecting the GPS receiver for which data may be reviewed 1) Use the FMS Knob to select the AUX - GPS Status Page. 2) To change the selected GPS receiver: a) Press the desired GPS Softkey. Or: a) Press the MENU Key. b) Use the FMS Knob to highlight the receiver which is not selected and press the ENT Key. Figure 1-18 GPS Status Page (RAIM or SBAS Selected) Satellite Signal Strength Bars Satellite Constellation Diagram Satellite Signal Information Status RAIM Availability Prediction GPS Receiver Status RAIM Softkey Selected SBAS Softkey Selected Enabled SBAS Options 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 23 SYSTEM OVERVIEW The GPS Status Page provides the following information: • Satellite constellation diagram Satellites currently in view are shown at their respective positions on a sky view diagram. The sky view is always in a north-up orientation, with the outer circle representing the horizon, the inner circle representing 45° above the horizon, and the center point showing the position directly overhead. Each satellite is represented by an oval containing the Pseudo-random noise (PRN) number (i.e., satellite identification number). Satellites whose signals are currently being used are represented by solid ovals. • Satellite signal information status The accuracy of the aircraft’s GPS fix is calculated using Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU), Dilution of Precision (DOP), and horizontal and vertical figures of merit (HFOM and VFOM). EPU is the radius of a circle centered on an estimated horizontal position in which actual position has 95% probability of laying. EPU is a statistical error indication and not an actual error measurement. DOP measures satellite geometry quality (i.e., number of satellites received and where they are relative to each other) on a range from 0.0 to 9.9, with lower numbers denoting better accuracy. HFOM and VFOM, measures of horizontal and vertical position uncertainty, are the current 95% confidence horizontal and vertical accuracy values reported by the GPS receiver. The current calculated GPS position, time, GSL (Geodetic Sea Level) altitude, ground speed, and track for the aircraft are displayed below the satellite signal accuracy measurements. • GPS receiver status The GPS solution type (ACQUIRING, 2D NAV, 2D DIFF NAV, 3D NAV, 3D DIFF NAV) for the active GPS receiver (GPS1 or GPS2) is shown in the upper right of the GPS Status Page. When the receiver is in the process of acquiring enough satellite signals for navigation, the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last known position to determine the satellites that should be in view. ACQUIRING is indicated as the solution until a sufficient number of satellites have been acquired for computing a solution. When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D navigational GPS solution, 3D NAV is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. SBAS (Satellite-Based Augmentation System) indicates INACTIVE. When acquisition is complete, the solution status indicates 3D DIFF NAV and SBAS indicates ACTIVE. • RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) Prediction (RAIM Softkey is selected) In most cases performing a RAIM prediction is not necessary. However, in some cases, the selected approach may be outside the SBAS coverage area and it may be necessary to perform a RAIM prediction for the intended approach. Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) is a GPS receiver function that performs a consistency check on all tracked satellites. RAIM ensures that the available satellite geometry allows the receiver to calculate a position within a specified RAIM protection limit (2.0 nautical miles for oceanic and enroute, 1.0 nm for terminal, and 0.3 nm for non-precision approaches). During oceanic, enroute, and terminal phases of flight, RAIM is available nearly 100% of the time. The RAIM prediction function also indicates whether RAIM is available at a specified date and time. RAIM computations predict satellite coverage within ±15 min of the specified arrival date and time. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 24 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Because of the tighter protection limit on approaches, there may be times when RAIM is not available. The G1000H automatically monitors RAIM and warns with an alert message when it is not available. If RAIM is not predicted to be available for the final approach course, the approach does not become active, as indicated by the messages “Approach is not active” and “RAIM not available from FAF to MAP”. If RAIM is not available when crossing the FAF, the missed approach procedure must be flown. Predicting RAIM availability 1) Select the GPS Status Page. 2) If necessary, press the RAIM Softkey. 3) Press the FMS Knob. The ‘WAYPOINT’ field is highlighted. 4) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the Waypoint Information Window. 5) Enter the desired waypoint: a) Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired waypoint by identifier, facility, or city name and press the ENT Key. Refer to Section 1.7 for instructions on entering alphanumeric data into the G1000H. Or: a) Use the large FMS Knob to scroll to the Most Recent Waypoints List. b) Use the small FMS Knob to highlight the desired waypoint in the list and press the ENT Key. The G1000H automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields with the information for the selected waypoint. c) Press the ENT Key to accept the waypoint entry. Or: a) To use the present position, press the MENU Key. b) With ‘Set WPT to Present Position’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. c) Press the ENT Key to accept the waypoint entry. 6) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival time and press the ENT Key. 7) Use the FMS Knob to enter an arrival date and press the ENT Key. 8) With the cursor highlighting ‘COMPUTE RAIM?’, press the ENT Key. Once RAIM availability is computed, one of the following is displayed: • ‘COMPUTE RAIM?’—RAIM has not been computed for the current waypoint, time, and date combination • ‘COMPUTING AVAILABILITY’—RAIM calculation in progress • ‘RAIM AVAILABLE’—RAIM is predicted to be available for the specified waypoint, time, and date • ‘RAIM NOT AVAILABLE’—RAIM is predicted to be unavailable for the specified waypoint, time, and date • SBAS Selection (SBAS Softkey is pressed)(WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS capable systems only) In certain situations, such as when the aircraft is outside or on the fringe of the WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS coverage area, it may be desirable to disable the reception of the applicable SBAS signal (although it is not recommended). When disabled, the SBAS field in the GPS Status box indicates DISABLED. There may be a small delay for the GPS Status box to be updated upon WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS enabling/disabling. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 25 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Disabling WAAS, EGNOS or MSAS 1) Select the GPS Status Page. 2) If necessary, select the SBAS Softkey. 3) Press the FMS Knob, and turn the large FMS Knob to hightlight the desired SBAS system. 4) Press the ENT Key to uncheck the box. 5) Press the FMS Knob to remove the cursor. • GPS Satellite Signal Strengths The GPS Status Page can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar is displayed for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite PRN number (01-32 or 120-138 for WAAS) below each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages, as indicated by signal bar appearance: - No bar—Receiver is looking for the indicated satellite - Hollow bar—Receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data - Light blue bar—Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can be used - Green bar—Satellite is being used for the GPS solution - Checkered bar—Receiver has excluded the satellite (Fault Detection and Exclusion) - “D” indication—Denotes the satellite is being used as part of the differential computations Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that must be collected (signal strength bar is hollow) before the satellite may be used for navigation (signal strength bar becomes solid). 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 26 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.7 ACCESSING G1000H FUNCTIONALITY MENUS The G1000H has a MENU Key that, when pressed, displays a context-sensitive list of options. This options list allows the user to access additional features or make settings changes which specifically relate to the currently displayed window/page. There is no all-encompassing menu. Some menus provide access to additional submenus that are used to view, edit, select, and review options. Menus display ‘NO OPTIONS’ when there are no options for the window/page selected. The main controls used in association with all window/page group operations are described in section 1.3. Softkey selection does not display menus or submenus. Navigating the Page Menu Window: 1) Press the MENU Key to display the Page Menu Window. 2) Turn the FMS Knob to scroll through a list of available options (a scroll bar appears to the right of the window when the option list is longer than the window). 3) Press the ENT Key to select the desired option. 4) The CLR Key may be pressed to remove the menu and cancel the operation. Pressing the FMS Knob also removes the displayed menu. Figure 1-19 Page Menu Examples No Options with NRST Window Displayed on the PFD Options with FPL Window Displayed 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 27 SYSTEM OVERVIEW MFD PAGE GROUPS NOTE: Refer to the Flight Management, Hazard Avoidance, and Additional Features sections for details on specific pages. Information on the MFD is presented on pages which are grouped according to function. The page group and active page title are displayed in the upper center of the screen, below the Navigation Status Box. In the bottom right corner of the screen, the page group tabs are displayed along the bottom Available pages in the group are displayed in a list above the page groups. The current page group and current page within the group are shown in cyan. For some of these pages (Airport/Procedures/Weather Information, XM, Procedure Loading), the active title of the page changes while the page name in the list remains the same. Figure 1-20 Page Title and Page Groups Page Group Active Page Title MFD Page Groups Pages in Current Group Selecting a page using the FMS Knob: 1) Turn either FMS Knob one click to display the pop-up page selection window. 2) Turn the large FMS Knob until the desired page group is selected. For example, the MAP page group is selected in Figure 1-21. 3) Turn the small FMS Knob until the desired page is selected. There are also several pages (Airport Information and XM Information pages) which are selected first from within a main page group with the FMS Knobs, then with the appropriate softkey at the bottom of the page. In this case, the page remains set to the selected screen until a different screen softkey is pressed. 190-01255-00 Rev. B Garmin G1000H™ Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX 28 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Figure 1-21 Map Pages Map Pages (MAP) Navigation Map Traffic Map Weather Data Link (service optional) HTAWS Figure 1-22 Waypoint Pages Airport Information Pages Waypoint Pages (WPT) Airport Information pages - Airport Information (INFO-1 Softkey) - Airport Directory (INFO-2 Softkey) - Departure Information (DP Softkey) - Arrival Information (STAR Softkey) - Approach Information (APR Softkey) - Weather Information (WX Softkey) Intersection Information NDB Information VOR Information User Waypoint Information