Flying Instrument Approaches in the Cessna G1000

I find the G1000 system very capable, but also somewhat confusing to many of my Instrument Rating students -- in particular vertical guidance (VNAV, GS, and GP). I made this video to explain some of the concepts of the G1000 autopilot and vertical guidance, and also as an attempt to create a "Standard Operating Procedure" or profile for flying approaches with the G1000 automation.

Sections:
00:00 - Introduction
1:32 - GFC 700 Autopilot
9:08 - Vertical Guidance
20:51 - Instrument Approach Profile
26:30 - Missed Approach Profile
29:19 - Approach Demonstration 1: HWD RNAV 28L
40:23 - Approach Demonstration 2: HWD LOC 28L

[tjohara]

Your video is probably the best I have seen on youtube. You kept the pace nice and easy. You showed all notes. The details were simply incredible and the example was really very good and appropriate. Of course, your teaching style was really great. I hope to see more video tutorials from you. Thank you.

[formfaktor]

Watched a few of these g1000 explainers. This is by far the best. It is still very dense, and nothing replaces practices, but the way you peel the onion layers didactically is amazing. So much hward work, and only 27 comments. Thanks so much man!!

[karimhafez]

Hands down the best G1000 vertical guidance tutorial. Truly truly grateful

[jrf]

This is the absolute best G1000 tutorial I have ever seen. Wow, what a huge help. Thank you so very much for taking the time to put this together and teach it. This has helped me so much! Thank you!!!

[JoseRodriguez-smg]

Best, best ever, I will keep watching till there is no tomorrow, seriously great presentation

[samueltomlin]

❤ excellent exclamation of a difficult subject… Thanks

[albertyowell]

I’m new to Garmin & going to be flying with a G1000Nxi soon. I’ve flown Universal, Honeywell, Collins advanced & Dynon. This is the best presentation I’ve seen even after 25+ years of semi annual sim re-current “fun”.

[scottbeyer]

Wow. This is pretty rich and comprehensive. Very well done.

[jking-ypok]

Excellent video, I too have watched and searched for explanations and this is by far the best video on this topic yet. Keep up the great work.

[brunosolothurnmann]

Thank you - great tutorial. Was looking for a long time to find such a good instruction for G1000.

[stuartcrutchfield]

Great video. You are an excellent teacher.

[ufta]

Great tutorial, thanks for the detail!!

[thatguy]

Best G1000 presentation I’ve seen. Better than Garmin.

[kiloechoflying]

Thanks for the excellent training video.

[JuanDelor]

Excellent video, very professional. you should do more videos of the Garmin 1000

[ca_pilot]

Quality content, I really hope it gets the reach it deserves.

[Dan.Argent]

Incredibly helpful and informative video, well done!

[thatguy]

Best practice… when checking circuit breakers in… note and call out the autopilot circuit breaker.
The autopilot can kill you if you don’t know how to shut it off.

[costaricapilotshop]

Great video!!! Thanks for all the help!! BTW do you have the slides available to share? Thanks

[miket]

Very good tutorial……if like me don’t have VNAV (unfortunately) then got use old school…..don’t descend below LSALT for the route or when within 25nm MSA descend and manoeuvre as required not below MSA then use, for 3 deg GP, rule of thumb, GS x 5 for your VS from where the GP commences……..arm the App when cleared to couple to Glide slope……..VNAV is so much better but hey old school works!