Redbird 1000 GPS Supplement Guide

A supplementary guide on the Redbird 1000 GPS basic functions and operations.

While the Redbird 1000 is designed to look and operate like a Garmin G1000, it does not model all the features of the Garmin G1000 -- although, new features are added frequently. The Redbird 1000 models most of what a typical private pilot would use on a typical VFR or IFR flight (using an early model G1000). While this supplement discusses the basics of operating this device, the most comprehensive guide is available for download from Garmin’s website.

Available Features:  PFD  |  MFD  |  Audio Panel  |  General Operations  |  Failure Modes

Basic Operations: Controls and Keys | Indicators | NAV/COM | PFD | MFD | Direct-to Navigation

Legal Stuff  |  EULA

 

Available Features

Primary Flight Display - PFD

 

Multi-Function Display - MFD

 

Audio Panel

 

General Operations

 

Failure Modes

Basic Operations

Controls and Keys

The PFD and the MFD both feature the same controls and keys, which have been designed to minimize your workload as you access the 1000's sophisticated functionality.

 

Knobs           

The Redbird 1000 includes two types of adjustment knobs: single knobs and dual knobs. Dual knobs have a large inner knob with a small outer knob on top of it.

 

 

Softkeys   

Softkeys are keys that can be reconfigured via software to do different things in different situations. One button can serve multiple purposes. Softkeys along the bottom of both the PFD and MFD provide you with access to numerous functions and pages in the 1000. If there is text above a softkey button, then it is an active softkey, and pressing the button will have an effect.

Note: To return to a previous level of softkeys press the BACK softkey.

 

Primary Flight Display   

The Primary Flight Display (PFD) provides all the information displayed on a traditional airspeed indicator, attitude indicator, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, horizontal situation indicator, and turn coordinator in a modern, easy-to-scan format featuring a large horizon that's easy to see. The PFD also displays communication and navigational radio information, flight plan data, an inset moving map, outside air temperature, transponder status, and time of day.

 

NAV Frequency Window

The Navigation (NAV) frequency window displays active and standby frequencies for dual VOR/ILS receivers (NAV1 and NAV2), as well as the identifier of a valid, identified navigation aid. The active frequency of each radio is on the right and the standby frequency is on the left. The cyan colored tuning box indicates which standby frequency will be set using the NAV knob.

To swap the standby NAV frequency and the active NAV frequency, press the
NAV Frequency Toggle key

To tune the standby frequencies for the NAV receivers, rotate the NAV Frequency Selector knob. The big knob tunes MHz and the small knob tunes kHz. To toggle the cyan-colored tuning box between the NAV1 and NAV2 fields, press the small knob.

Navigation Status Bar

The Navigation Status Bar displays flight plan information when flying a route created using the Flight Planner or the 1000 Direct-to function:

• Next waypoint 
• Navigation annunciations
• Distance to the next waypoint (DIS)
• Desired track to the next waypoint (DTK)
• Current track (TRK)
  
  
  

COM Frequency Window

The Communication (COM) frequency window displays active and standby frequencies for dual VHF transceivers (COM1 and COM2). The active frequency of each radio is on the left and the standby frequency is on the right. The cyan-colored tuning box indicates which standby frequency will be set using the COM knob.

To tune the standby frequencies for the COM receivers, rotate the COM Frequency Selector knob. The big knob tunes MHz and the small knob tunes kHz. To toggle the cyan-colored tuning box between the COM1 and COM2 fields, press the small knob.

To swap the standby COM frequency and the active COM frequency, press the COM Frequency Toggle key.

 

Airspeed indicator

The Airspeed Indicator displays airspeed on a moving tape. The speed is displayed both numerically and as tick marks on the tape, and speed ranges are shown on a color-coded strip. An airspeed trend vector (magenta line) on the right side of the airspeed tape indicates the approximate airspeed that will be reached in six seconds given any aircraft acceleration.

Vspeed References (set using the TMR/REF softkey) make it easy to fly specific speeds like best glide, best angle of climb, and best rate of climb. The aircraft's true airspeed (indicated airspeed corrected for non-standard temperature and pressure) is displayed below the airspeed tape.

To change Vspeeds and turn the Vspeeds bug on or off:

1. Press the TMR/REF softkey.
2. Rotate the large FMS knob to highlight the Vspeed field.
3. Rotate the small FMS knob to select the desired speed, and then press
   the ENT key. (An asterisk appears to indicate you changed the default
   speed.)
4. Rotate the large FMS knob to move the cursor to the Off/On field.
5. Rotate the small FMS knob to select Off or On, and then press the ENT key.
6. Press the TMR/REF softkey to close the window.

 

Attitude Indicator

The aircraft's attitude relative to the horizon is displayed via the large blue sky, brown ground, and white horizon line that extends the width of the PFD. The Attitude Indicator indicates degrees of pitch and degrees of roll.

 

Slip/Skid Indicator

The Slip/Skid Indicator is the small bar under the Roll Pointer. It moves away from the Roll Pointer to indicate slip or skid, just like the ball on a traditional Turn Coordinator.

 

Altimeter

The Altimeter displays barometric altitude in feet on a moving tape. The altitude is displayed both numerically and as tick marks on the tape. An altitude trend vector (magenta line) on the left side of the altitude tape indicates the approximate altitude that will be reached in six seconds given the current vertical speed.

A reference altitude can be set in the box above the altitude tape, and a bug on the altitude tape indicates the reference altitude. The selected barometric pressure is displayed below the altitude tape.

To set the Altitude Reference bug rotate the ALT knob. The large knob sets thousands of feet and small ALT knob sets hundreds of feet.

 

To set the altimeter barometric pressure rotate the large BARO knob.

When an ILS is tuned in the active NAV radio, a Vertical Deviation/Glide slope Indicator appears on the left side of the altimeter. A green diamond indicates vertical deviation (like a glide slope needle). Marker beacon annunciations are displayed to the left of the altitude reference box.

 

Vertical Speed Indicator

The Vertical Speed Indicator is to the right of the altitude tape. A pointer
indicates the aircraft's vertical speed in hundreds of feet.

 

 

Horizontal Situation Indicator

The Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) displays a rotating compass card with the aircraft's current heading at the top. A heading bug on the compass rose can be set to a desired heading, and the selected heading appears in a box to the left of the HSI.

To set the Heading bug, rotate the Heading Selector knob or press the Heading Selector knob to synchronize with the aircraft's current heading.

Desired navigational course is indicated by a course pointer arrow just like a traditional HSI, and the selected course appears to the right of the HSI. The Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) moves to the left or right of the course pointer to indicate the aircraft's position relative to the course. 

 

To set a course (NAV1 & NAV2 modes only), rotate the small CRS knob to the desired course.

 

To change navigation sources, press the CDI softkey to toggle between GPS, NAV1, NAV2, LOC1, and LOC2 (if a valid frequency is tuned).

 

Turn Rate Indicator

The Turn Rate Indicator is located above the rotating compass card on the HSI. A magenta trend vector indicates the heading predicted in six seconds given the current turn rate. Tick marks indicate standard and half-standard rate turns.

 

Inset Map

The Inset Map is a smaller version of the Navigation Map on the MFD. Range can be set independently of the MFD Map.

 

To display/hide the Inset Map press the INSET softkey.

To change the Inset Map scale rotate the PFD Joystick knob.

 

To de-clutter the Inset Map

1. Press the INSET softkey
2. Press the DCLTR softkey

 

Outside Air Temperature

The outside air temperature is displayed in degrees Celsius at the bottom left of the PFD.

 

Transponder Status

The selected transponder code is displayed in a box at the bottom right of the PFD.

To select a transponder code:

1. Press the XPDR softkey, then press the CODE
   softkey and enter a code using the
   number softkeys.
2. Press the VFR softkey to enter 1200.
3. Press the BACK softkey to return to the top level.

Local Time

The local time (LCL) is displayed to the right of the Transponder Status box.

 

Nearest Airports

Want to quickly navigate to one of the airports closest to your present position? Just press the NRST softkey, and the Nearest Airports window will display above the Transponder Status and Local Time boxes.

To navigate directly to one of the nearest airports:

1. Press the NRST softkey
2. Turn the FMS knob to highlight the desired airport, then press the Direct-to key. The Direct-to window will appear.
3. Press the ENT key twice.
4. Press the CDI softkey to switch to GPS navigation mode.

 

Multi-Function Display (MFD)

Engine Indication System (EIS)

The 1000 Engine Indication System is displayed on the left side of the MFD and includes gauges, bar graphs, and numeric readouts of engine parameters. The EIS displays all critical engine, fuel, and electrical indications. The indicators vary by aircraft, but contain all the information found in traditional engine and electrical system gauges including:

• Manifold Pressure gauge
• Tachometer
• Fuel Flow indicator
• Oil Pressure indicator
• Oil Temperature indicator
• Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) indicator
• Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) indicator
• Turbine Inlet Temperature (TIT) indicator
• Fuel Quantity indicator
• Voltmeter
• Ammeter

 

What Can I Do with a GPS?

The GPS component of the 1000 MFD can help you to:

• Determine where you are.
• Determine where your destination is.
• Determine how to get from your current location to your destination.
• See a graphic depiction of the terrain.
• Find information about airports, intersections, NDBs, and VORs.
• Locate the nearest airport, intersection, NDB, or VOR.
• Proceed direct to any airport, intersection, NDB, or VOR.
• Follow a VFR or IFR flight plan.
• Fly instrument procedures.
• Be aware of the airspace boundaries in your vicinity.

 

MFD Page Groups

The GPS/Navigation information that appears on the MFD is presented on pages, and you can only view one page at a time. Some pages are organized into groups of related pages, called page groups. Think of page groups as chapters in a book, and pages as the pages within each chapter. There are three page groups modeled in the Redbird 1000.

The Map (MAP) page group includes:

• Navigation Map page

The Waypoint page group includes:

• Airport Information page
• Intersection Information page
• NDB Information page
• VOR Information page

The Nearest page group includes:

• Nearest Airports page
• Nearest Intersections page
• Nearest NDB page
• Nearest VOR page

Navigating the Pages

To move through the pages of the MFD you'll use the FMS knobs.

To select a page group, rotate the large FMS knob to select a page group (MAP, WPT, or NRST).

To select a page within a page group, rotate the small FMS knob.

The bottom right corner of each page provides a graphical indication of which page group and page within that group is selected:

Additionally, the selected page group and page are displayed at the top of the MFD:

You'll also use the following keys as you work with the MFD pages:

 

Using the Cursor

When the cursor is on, you can access and enter data in different windows
using the small and large FMS knobs, and the ENT and CLR keys.

To turn on the on-screen cursor, press the small FMS knob.

 

To scroll down a list of choices or information, press the
small FMS knob to activate the cursor, then turn the large
FMS knob to scroll through the list.

 

To move the cursor on a page rotate the large FMS knob.

 

To select individual letters and numbers for input at the highlighted cursor location, rotate the small FMS knob.

 

Using the Navigation Map page

The Navigation Map page is the default MFD page and features a large
moving map display that shows:

• Airports, airspace, navaids, and land data
• An icon representing the aircraft's present position
• The aircraft's heading

To change the Navigation map scale, rotate the MFD Joystick knob.

To display topographical information on the Navigation Map:

1. Press the MAP softkey.
2. Press the TOPO softkey.

To display traffic on the Navigation Map:

1. Press the MAP softkey
2. Press the TRAFFIC softkey

To de-clutter the Navigation Map, press the DCLTR softkey.

 

Direct-to Navigation

The 1000's Direct-to function provides a quick method of setting a course to a destination waypoint (an airport, VOR, NDB, or intersection). Once a Direct-to command is activated, the 1000 will establish a point-to-point (great circle) course line from your current position to the selected destination. The Navigation Status bar at the top of the PFD will provide steering guidance until a new destination is selected, and the CDI will indicate the direct course to the next waypoint (when GPS is selected). In addition to selecting a destination by identifier, the Direct-to page also allows you to select airports, VORs, and NDBs by facility name. You can also select a Direct-to destination from a list of the nearest airports.

To select a Direct-to destination:

1. Press the Direct-to key, then rotate the large FMS knob to highlight the Identifier (IDENT), Facility, Flight Plan (FPL), or Nearest (NRST) data fields.
2. Use the FMS knobs to enter the desired destination, and press the ENT key twice to activate the Direct-to.

Re-centering the CDI needle

If you're navigating to a waypoint using Direct-to and get off course, the Direct-to function may also be used to re- center the CDI needle and proceed to the same waypoint.

To re-center the CDI needle to the current waypoint, press the Direct-to key, followed by the ENT key twice.

The Select Direct-to waypoint page always displays the nearest airports (to your current position) in the NRST field. Navigating directly to a nearby airport is just a few simple steps away.

Direct-to Shortcuts

Shortcuts are available when using the Direct-to key, allowing you to bypass the use of the FMS knobs to enter the destination waypoint's identifier. You can set a Direct-to course from any page displaying a single waypoint identifier (such as the WPT pages for airports and navigation aids) by simply pressing the Direct-to key and then the ENT key twice. For pages that display a list of waypoints (e.g., the Nearest Airport page), you must highlight the desired waypoint with the cursor before pressing the Direct-to key.

Another tip: once you have one letter or number entered into a data field, you can type the rest of the word on your keyboard instead of having to rotate the FMS knobs. (This is not a feature of the real 1000, but it saves time when you're "twisting" with a mouse!)

Take it Slowly

If you're a bit intimidated by all there is to learn about the 1000, there's a secret: you don't have to know how to do everything to use it effectively.

Start slowly, and focus on learning to use the Primary Flight Display and Engine Indication System on easy VFR flights. Once you get comfortable flying in a glass cockpit, start playing with the MFD, explore all the page groups and pages, and start using Direct-to navigation.

Then, start planning longer flights with the Flight Simulator flight planner and fly them using the 1000. Do some reading, and when you're ready, dive into the world of glass cockpit instrument flying. That's where you'll see the 1000 really shine.

Most of all, play around, experiment, and have fun!

 

 

Legal Stuff

FCC NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment with out the approval of the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

 

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