This Pilot-friendly GPS manual for the Garmin G1000 WAAS version from ZD Publishing concentrates on a task-oriented format to cover all operations and pages. WAAS certification means the unit can be used as the sole means of navigation. This manual explains the entire contents of both the PFD and MFD along with their soft keys. Other subjects include Garmin's autopilot, All the Navigation Functions, Holding, Using Airways, Parallel Tracking, Along-track Waypoints, Vertical Navigation, OBS Mode, Accessing approach charts, Checklists, XM Weather and all types of approaches to include WAAS, ILS, and VOR Approaches both with and without holding patterns or procedure turns. The Table of Contents lists all operations and the Index provides easy access to terms and labels. Includes pages for specific IFCS controls in the various aircraft. Find the operation that interests you, go to the appropriate page and view the step-by-step instructions from beginning to end. Get up and running FAST!

While the Garmin manual contains the official recommendations and is an excellent reference this manual is designed to give specific instructions for the chosen task used in conjunction with the Garmin's G1000W CD trainer on your computer at home. This combination will safely lower your learning curve without the noise and distractions that accompany flying. The Appendix's provide descriptions for all pages.