Aspen Avionics Evolution EFD1000 VFR PFD - Chapter 3 Flying the PFD

CHAPTER 3 FLYING THE EFD1000 PRO PFD
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Chapter 3
Flying the PFD
This chapter provides an overview of ying the PFD on a cross-country
ight, 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 rst 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), oering 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 rst exposure to ying an EFIS and a glass
cockpit. Nonetheless, in its most basic conguration, the PFD will look immediately
familiar to anyone accustomed to ying mechanical instruments, and its basic operation
is very similar and intuitive.
Before ying your new PFD on an actual ight, rst be sure to spend some time
with your installer to understand exactly how your aircraft is congured. It’s also
recommended to get some dual instruction and practice until you are comfortable with
how the PFD performs and integrates with the other avionics in your airplane.