Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Columbia 350/400 2-7
SECTION 2
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
end of the trend vector gives the heading predicted in six
seconds, based on the present turn rate. At rates greater
than 4 deg/sec, an arrowhead appears at the end of the
magenta trend vector and the prediction is no longer
valid.
Figure 2-15 Standard-Rate Turn Indication
Turn Rate
Trend Vector
(standard rate)
Figure 2-14 Turn Rate Indicator and Trend Vector
Half-Standard Turn
Rate Tick Mark
Standard Turn
Rate Tick Mark
Turn Rate
Trend Vector
(rate > 4
deg/sec)
Course Pointer
The Course Pointer is a single line arrow (GPS, VOR1
and LOC1) or double line arrow (VOR2 and LOC2) which
points in the direction of the set course.
Figure 2-16 Course Pointer
Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
The CDI scale automatically adjusts to the current
phase of flight (enroute 5.0 nm, terminal area 1.0 nm,
or approach 0.3 nm). Scaling may be selected manually
from the MFD System Setup Page. See System Setup in
the G1000 Pilot’s Guide for more details.
Bearing Pointers and Information Windows
Selecting the PFD Softkey provides access to the BRG1
and BRG2 Softkeys. The BRG1 Pointer is a single line
pointer. The BRG2 Pointer is a double line pointer.
Bearing 2
Pointer
Bearing 1
Information
Window
Bearing 1
Pointer
Bearing 2
Information
Window
Figure 2-17 HSI with Bearing Information
CDI
Distance to
Bearing Source
Waypoint
Identifier
Bearing
Source Pointer
Icon
Figure 2-18 BRG1 Information Window