IFR Flight Using G1000NXI

Introduction

• Flight using G1000NXI from Working Title in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
• Installation:
  • Go to Marketplace.
  • Search G1000, switch to all or free.
  • Download the Garmin G1000NXI by Working Title.
• Replaces stock G1000 in all planes with G1000 (e.g., 208B Grand Caravan, 172 Skyhawk G1000, Diamond DA40/DA62).

Early Access

• G1000NXI is in early access and will become the default.
• It's a beta version.

Flight Plan

• Departure: Albany.
• Arrival: Manchester, New Hampshire.
• Approach: RNAV 0-6 GPS Approach.
• Flight planned via world map due to issues with ATC clearance when manually entering on G1000.

RNAV and GPS Approaches

• RNAV does not mean GPS; RNAV is an umbrella term.
• Types of approaches:
  • GPS: Most common.
  • RNP: More for commercial jets.
• WASP (Wide Area Augmentation System): Improves GPS precision, called SBAS in Europe, Australia, Japan.
• LPV (Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance): GPS equivalent of ILS.

Approach Types

• LPV: Vertical and horizontal guidance, similar to ILS.
• LNAV/VNAV: Lower precision, but provides both guidance.
• LP (Localizer Performance): Only horizontal guidance.
• LNAV: Similar to VOR, only lateral guidance.

Flying the Approach

• Understand the approach subtype to know if vertical guidance is available.
• Minimum altitudes vary by approach type.

Setting Up the Cockpit

• Switch to GPS mode using the CDI button.
• Terminal phase indicated on the screen.
• Clearance details: Take off from runway, climb to 9000 feet.
• Autopilot setup:
  • Heading mode.
  • Altitude set to 9000 feet.
  • Flight level change mode set to 95 knots.

Navigation and Descent

• Use VNAV for precise descent.
• Approach document review for RNAV GPS 0-6:
  • Initial approach fix: Fosan.
  • Descend to 3000 by Hedgie, 2000 by Custa.
• VNAV mode:
  • Arm VNAV for autopilot to handle descent.
  • Set target altitudes for waypoints.
  • Use PFD to see VNAV targets.

Autopilot and VNAV

• Top of Descent (TOD) calculated automatically.
• VNAV maintains smooth descent.
• Adjust selected altitude to the lowest target.

Approach Mode

• Arm approach mode before the final approach fix.
• Glide path captured for LPV.

Final Approach

• Minimums set to 480 feet MSL.
• Monitor glide path and PAPI lights.
• Manual landing if necessary due to autopilot errors.

Conclusion

• VNAV and G1000NXI provide automation and precision.
• Installation and removal available via Content Manager.
• Engage and explore different approaches in the simulator.