Microsoft Flight Simulator with G1000
07-20-2009, 03:18 PM
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Microsoft Flight Simulator with G1000
Has anyone tried MFS with G1000? I have an older version of MFS, but I am considering upgrading to the MFS that has G1000 so that I can learn it a little bit before doing training in a G1000-equipped airplane. I already have Max Trescott's G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook, but should I spend the $30 on the new MFS? Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Also, I heard there is a G1000 thing you can download (from Garmin perhaps?) to help learn the G1000. Does anyone have a link to that?
Also, I heard there is a G1000 thing you can download (from Garmin perhaps?) to help learn the G1000. Does anyone have a link to that?
07-20-2009, 05:16 PM
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It depends on your past experience. I would recommend it. Although it doesn't have all the capabilities that the real G1000 has, however, there are a lot of features that are the same. Make sure your computer can handle the extra speed required to run the program. If you are familiar with the Garmin 430/530, transitioning to the G1000 should take less than hour to be comfortable to fly with solo.
07-20-2009, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ufgatorpilot
Has anyone tried MFS with G1000? I have an older version of MFS, but I am considering upgrading to the MFS that has G1000 so that I can learn it a little bit before doing training in a G1000-equipped airplane. I already have Max Trescott's G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook, but should I spend the $30 on the new MFS? Thanks in advance for your feedback!
Also, I heard there is a G1000 thing you can download (from Garmin perhaps?) to help learn the G1000. Does anyone have a link to that?
Also, I heard there is a G1000 thing you can download (from Garmin perhaps?) to help learn the G1000. Does anyone have a link to that?
07-21-2009, 06:11 AM
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I flew the G1000 on MSFS X for a few hours before getting checked out in a G1000 182T. It was a big help especially getting used to the buttons, loading flight plans and flying approaches.
The FAA has released a new Advanced Avionics Handbook in 2009, it has a lot of good info on it. You can download/view it here - http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/a...A-H-8083-6.pdf
The FAA has released a new Advanced Avionics Handbook in 2009, it has a lot of good info on it. You can download/view it here - http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/a...A-H-8083-6.pdf
07-26-2009, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Gajre539
I flew the G1000 on MSFS X for a few hours before getting checked out in a G1000 182T. It was a big help especially getting used to the buttons, loading flight plans and flying approaches.
The FAA has released a new Advanced Avionics Handbook in 2009, it has a lot of good info on it. You can download/view it here - http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/a...A-H-8083-6.pdf
The FAA has released a new Advanced Avionics Handbook in 2009, it has a lot of good info on it. You can download/view it here - http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/a...A-H-8083-6.pdf
Thanks for the link!
08-01-2009, 07:32 PM
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I would use the G1000 trainer from Garmin. Buying FSX is a joke unless you have a 2 or 3 computer system joined together.. I have it, it runs okay, but not anything enjoyable for lower altitude flying in a Cessna and also requiring the resources to keep the G1000 refresh rate going smoothly. Though I guess for 30 bucks you can get used to what buttons do what.
08-14-2009, 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by N118NW
I would use the G1000 trainer from Garmin. Buying FSX is a joke unless you have a 2 or 3 computer system joined together.. I have it, it runs okay, but not anything enjoyable for lower altitude flying in a Cessna and also requiring the resources to keep the G1000 refresh rate going smoothly. Though I guess for 30 bucks you can get used to what buttons do what.
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