Aspen Avionics EVOLUTION EFD1000 PRO MAX PFD - Chapter 3 Flying the Pro PFD

CHAPTER 3 FLYING THE EFD1000 PRO PFD
EFD1000 PRO MAX PFD Pilot’s Guide
Page PB
091-00005-002 () EFD1000 PRO MAX PFD Pilot’s Guide
Page 3-1
091-00005-002 ()
Chapter 3
Flying the Pro PFD
This chapter provides an overview of flying the Pro MAX PFD, explaining how to access
and change the necessary settings of the PFD. Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed step-by-step
instructions for all PFD functionality.
While you can jump right in to using the PFD with this chapter, it may be helpful to first read
Chapter 2 to become more familiar with the controls, operating logic, and display elements
of the PFD.
The PFD is a powerful Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS), offering the same
capabilities and features found in larger glass cockpit systems in airliners, business jets,
and newer general aviation aircraft. It is capable of far more than the analog instruments
it typically replaces. It will take some time and experience to master all of its advanced
capabilities, especially if this is your first exposure to flying an EFIS and a glass cockpit.
Nonetheless, in its most basic configuration, the PFD will look immediately familiar to
anyone accustomed to flying mechanical instruments, and its basic operation is very similar
and intuitive.
Before flying your new PFD on an actual IFR flight, first be sure to spend some time with your
installer to understand exactly how your aircraft is configured. It’s also recommended to get
some dual instruction and practice in VFR conditions until you are comfortable with how the
PFD performs and integrates with the other avionics in your airplane.