ADDITIONAL GARMIN G1000 FEATURES
(Equipped only as selected options)
Additional features may be incorporated with the G1000 system. These
options increase the users situational awareness in the cockpit. They can be
purchased by contacting Quest Aircraft Company. If your aircraft is equipped
with any of the additional features listed, please refer to the Garmin G1000
Cockpit Reference Guide (190-00645-XX) for additional information and user
instructions.
Additional features include the following:
• MFD Auxiliary Video Input
• Synthetic Vision System (SVS)
• SafeTaxi® diagrams
• ChartView and FliteCharts® electronic charts
• Datalink Weather/XM Radio Entertainment
• Search and Rescue (SAR)
• WX-500 Stormscope
The Synthetic Vision System (SVS) provides a three-dimensional forward
view of terrain features on the PFD. SVS imagery shows the pilot’s view of
relevant features in relation to the aircraft attitude.
SafeTaxi diagrams provide detailed taxiway, runway, and ramp information
at more than 700 airports in the United States. By decreasing range on an
airport that has a SafeTaxi diagram available, a close up view of the airport
layout can be seen.
The optional ChartView and FliteCharts provide on-board electronic terminal
procedures charts. Electronic charts offer the convenience of rapid access to
essential information. Either ChartView or FliteCharts may be congured in
the system, but not both.
The optional XM Radio entertainment audio feature of the GDL 69A Data Link
Receiver handles more than 170 channels of music, news, and sports. XM
Radio offers more entertainment choices and longer range coverage than
commercial broadcast stations.
The optional Search and Rescue (SAR) feature assists with search and
rescue activities by providing ight plans in several commonly-used search
patterns.
NOTE: With the availability of SafeTaxi, ChartView, or FliteCharts in
electronic form, it is still advisable to carry another source of charts on
board the aircraft.