G-1000 Glass Cockpit
Westwind School of Aeronautics offers training and rentals in state of the art Garmin G1000 Glass Cockpit Aircraft. The G1000 integrates all the flight instruments, engine instruments, radios, traffic alerts, and GPS with a moving map onto two large LCD screens.
The G1000 brings jet-quality systems to general aviation with an intuitive, easy-to-use system. You will enjoy improved safety, fun, and excitement as you take the controls of these new aircraft.
Specific features of the G1000 172's include:
- Amsafe Inflatable Restraints (airbags) for front seat occupants.
- Improved LED cabin/crew lighting.
- Improved situational awareness with the large moving map display.
- Engine/Airframe Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS).
- Air Data Computer that automatically calculates True Airspeed and Winds Aloft.
- Digital radios with ATC audio playback capability.
- Terrain information (Topographic and Relative).
- Traffic Information Service (TIS).
- Integrated airport and facility database.
- Backup airspeed indicator, attitude indicator, altimeter, and battery.
G1000 Links
- Cleared For Flying The Garmin G1000 (King Schools)
- G1000 Training Resources (Max Trescott)
- The Complete G1000 Course (ASA)
- Flying the G1000 IFR like the Pros! (J. Robert Moss)
- Garmin G1000 Brochure (PDF file)
- Garmin G1000 Manuals
Checkout Procedures for the G1000
It's easier than you might think to get checked out in our G1000 172.
Step 1: Show evidence of completing the VFR portion of one of the computer based training programs. We have the Max Trescott course available in our Pilot shop for $99.95.
Step 2: Complete two shorts flights with a G1000 flight instructor.Note: The flight checkout is proficiency based. Our goal is to ensure you receive enough training to safely operate the G1000 aircraft in day VFR conditions. While two short flights are sufficient for most pilots, some people will require additional training.
G1000 Restrictions
- Night flight is allowed only after logging 5 hours of PIC time in a G1000 airplane.
- Instrument flight is allowed only after logging 20 hours of PIC time in a G1000 airplane AND completing an additional IFR checkout with a qualified Westwind instructor.