Any glass cockpit tutorials online?
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TMetzinger
Final Approach
I'd ask what your FBO requires for the checkout...
The Diamond G1000 guides are likely available online, but you want to make sure it covers the version installed in your airplane.
The Diamond G1000 guides are likely available online, but you want to make sure it covers the version installed in your airplane.
Wingsofglass
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Aside from the Diamond Pilot Guides (https://support.garmin.com/support/manuals/searchManuals.faces), I have found the single best learning tool has been the Garmin simulator. You need to buy the DVD from Garmin but it's $25. If you end up with a plane with SVT (well worth it if you can afford it), the simulator with a joystick is even better.
write-stuff
En-Route
Try www.Garmin1000.com for G1000 training.
kimberlyanne546
Final Approach
Thanks, my flight school has an almost brand new 180hp Skyhawk with a G1000 package. I will eventually get a check out in that plane, it even has an auto pilot.
Meanee
Line Up and Wait
My FBO requires 3 hour dual in glass-equipped Diamond, unless you have 3 hours logged in G1000 equipped plane. That includes all necessary instructions. Check with your FBO, they may offer you training.
kimberlyanne546
Final Approach
That doesn't seem like a long time, I was expecting many more hours. Then again, I already fly the other 172 they rent - so there should be similarities.
Meanee
Line Up and Wait
My FBO only has 2 glass equipped birds. A DA40 and Sportstar. Diamond has constant speed prop, and for some reason, even after it was explained to me, I cannot wrap my mind around the concept of it. So it would take longer for me, I expect. And at $159/hour plus the CFI time, I am not sure if I can afford it now.
write-stuff
En-Route
I can pretty much guarantee that if you go through some formal home study for the G1000, be it books, DVDs, or online, you will save money in the final training in the airplane with a CFI. With the proper ground training program, you will go to your first flight lesson with a HUGE head start. Invest a few hours in homework - it will save you money!
kimberlyanne546
Final Approach
Even if the online course is $40 you are probably right. CFI is (going off memory here) $65 per hour and plane is (again, memory) $160 and fuel surcharge is probably $10 - $15.
So $40 vs. 240 (or even half that) is better.