G1000 Student Simulator User's Guide PDF

G1000 Student Simulator USER'S GUIDE
User's Guide
for Standard and Pro Versions
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table of contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 2
Important Information.............................................................................................................................................................................Page 3
General Setup and Detailed Recommendations...................................................................................................................... Page 6
G1000 Student Simulator Plug-Ins..................................................................................................................................................Page 10
G1000 Student Simulator Installation Checklist.......................................................................................................................Page 11
User Tips......................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 11
Activating or Re-Activating Your Software..................................................................................................................................Page 12
G1000 Student Network Module.....................................................................................................................................................Page 13
G1000 Student Simulator Interface................................................................................................................................................Page 15
Using the G1000 Student Simulator...............................................................................................................................................Page 31
Utilities, Applications and Customizations..................................................................................................................................Page 42
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 48
introduction
If you’ve been looking for a cost-effective yet powerful way to learn to use the Garmin G1000 and maintain proficiency,
look no further. The Flight1 Aviation Technologies Garmin G1000 Student Simulator provides G1000 avionics
training in a realistic, dynamic simulation environment. It’s the most unique G1000 training solution available.
Unlike part-task trainers like the G1000 simulator available from Garmin, the Flight1 Aviation Technologies
G1000 Student Simulator works together with Lockheed Martin® Prepar3D™ and Microsoft® Flight Simulator X
to provide you with an immersive training experience. The G1000 Student Simulator provides a rich avionics
simulation and the flight simulation provides an unmatched aircraft and environmental simulation. By combining
both, you can learn and master the G1000 in the same cognitive environment in which you’ll use it. You’ll have to
manage the avionics while simultaneously managing the challenges of flying the airplane - without burning any fuel.
Just some of the many things you'll be able to do with the G1000 Student Simulator include:
• Become comfortable operating the G1000’s complex interface of buttons, knobs, softkeys, page groups,
and pages while you are flying, navigating and communicating within the simulated world.
• Develop a good scan for flying Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) and maintain it, even if you’re grounded
for weeks or months at a time. Practice flying after failures of the displays, the radios and the transponder.
• Master using the G1000 during VFR and IFR flights between any airports anywhere in the world, in any
season, in any weather conditions, at any time of day or night. Maintain proficiency flying the departures,
arrivals and approaches you fly most frequently.
• Master the G1000’s numerous autopilot modes (including modes like Flight Level Change that were only
recently introduced to GA aircraft).
• Become proficient using one of the G1000’s most powerful new features: flying fully coupled WAAS/LPV
approaches in both vertical and lateral modes. Practice flying holding patterns and DME arcs.
• Learn how to use Vertical Navigation (VNAV) to take the guesswork out of descending to specific waypoints
and airports to reach them at specific altitudes. Master using OBS mode and the SUSP button to suspend
and resume waypoint sequencing during missed approaches, departure procedures and holds.
We've designed the G1000 Student Simulator to be used in all sorts of configurations: On one or more PCs
with a yoke and rudder pedals, on a laptop with a gaming joystick, integrated with realistic G1000 display unit
hardware and high end controls, or Integrated into a home cockpit. For more information, see the General
Setup and Detailed Recommendations section on pages 6 through 9.
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introduction
Because the G1000 Student Simulator is a stand-alone software application that interfaces with Prepar3D™
or Flight Simulator X over a network (or on the same PC), we were unhampered by the limitations that the
simulator provides for avionics development. Thus, we were able to go deeper in our simulation of the G1000.
The result is a highly realistic and highly flexible G1000 simulation that will save you time and money.
We’ve worked with leaders in the aviation training industry to make sure that our G1000 Student Simulator
provides the features they need. The result is pretty unique: the most cost-effective and flexible G1000 simulation
available. Combine it with our other FITS-inspired training solutions (VISPRO and Scenario Builder) and you’ll
have a cutting edge suite of training tools you can put to work right away.
The G1000 Student Simulator software is available in Standard and Pro versions. The Pro version features
everything in the Standard version, plus support for integration with simulated G1000 hardware. It also includes
a commercial use license and a simulated Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument system.
important information
This section includes important information about the G1000 Student Simulator that you should familiarize
yourself with prior to using your new software.
Disclaimer
Although this software is designed as a training device, not all systems have been simulated, and some of
those that have been simulated may not be entirely functional or simulated to 100%.
Should any difference in functionality appear, always refer to the official Garmin G1000 Flight Deck Pilot's
Guide. For more information, see the About This User's Guide section below.
IMPORTANT: Using this product doesn't replace the need to work with a certified instructor to ensure thorough
and correct training! Flight1 Aviation Technologies is not responsible for errors in training due to differences
in functionality between the real-world Garmin G1000 Flight Deck and the G1000 Student Simulator software.
About This User's Guide
This User's Guide details the installation and activation of the G1000 Student Simulator software package. In
addition, it details using the G1000 Student Simulator Interface to connect to Flight Simulator and customize
your G1000 Student Simulator experience. Use the Bookmark Display option in Adobe Acrobat Reader to make
it easier to find the information you need.
The G1000 Student Simulator is modeled after the Garmin G1000 Cessna NAV III
Integrated Flight Deck. In addition to six different Cessna aircraft configurations, we've
also provided a Diamond DA40 and DA42NG aircraft configuration.
This User's Guide does not detail the various functions and use of the G1000 Flight
Deck. For that you should use the official Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Pilot's
Guide to familiarize yourself with the Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck's intended
real-world use.
The official Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Pilot's Guides are available by download
directly from Garmin. Choose the download link below based on your choice of aircraft
configuration. Links are current at the time of publication and may change at any time.
Cessna: http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/190-00498-07_0A_Web.pdf
Diamond DA40: http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/G1000:DiamondPhase6_PilotsGuide.pdf
Diamond DA42NG: http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/190-00962-02_0A_Web.pdf

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Product Support
Flight1 Aviation Technologies strives to

provided timely, reliable support through
both our self-service Product Knowledge
Base and our staffed Support Ticket
System. Here you have access to our
product knowledge base and have the
ability to create a support ticket and check
on the status of an open support ticket.
Before contacting us for product support,

please refer to the Troubleshooting section
on pages 48 and 49. This section may
answer some of the more common issues
you may encounter with your software.
Product support is available by clicking on the SUPPORT tab at our website at http://www.flight1tech.com.
All new purchases include 6 months of product support and updates. After 6 months, you must purchase
a service plan to continue to receive product support and updates. For more information, visit
http://www.flight1tech.com/Shop/ProductDetails/tabid/91/ProductID/28/Default.aspx.
IMPORTANT: When contacting us for product support, we suggest you create a System Report using the
Flight1 System Info utility and send it to us when creating a ticket using the ticket support system. For more
information, see the Flight1 System Info Utility section on page 48.
Flight Simulator Reference
To make this User's Guide more reader friendly, we will often refer to Prepar3D™ or Flight Simulator X simply
as Flight Simulator. References are same regardless of which simulator version you're using, unless
otherwise noted.
Printing This User's Guide
Even though this User's Guide is designed in color to make it easy

to read on your PC, if you wish to print this User's Guide and save ink
at the same time, please choose to print in Grayscale, via your PC's
print dialog screen.
IMPORTANT: To ensure that the entire User's Guide prints, make

sure to choose Reduce to Printer Margins and Auto-Rotate and
Center in the Adobe Acrobat Reader print dialog box.
Software Activation
In order to use your new software, it must first be activated on the PC that it's installed on. Activation is fast and
easy, and can be done at any time, 24 hours a day. The Activation Console will appear at the end of the
installation routine and you will be required to enter your product serial number (printed on a sticker on the inside
of the CD sleeve), along with your name and your Email address. For more information, see the Activating or
Re-Activating Your Software section on page 12.
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G1000 Network Module
The G1000 Network Module allows the G1000 Student Simulator to communicate with Flight Simulator. The
G1000 Network Module must be installed on the PC that is running Flight Simulator regardless if the G1000
Student Simulator is running on the same PC (Local PC) or on a different PC (Remote PC). For more information,
see the G1000 Network Module section on pages 13 and 14.
G1000 Student Simulator Approved Aircraft
The G1000 Student Simulator software package includes custom Flight Simulator aircraft that are approved
for use with the G1000 Student Simulator. Before using your software, these aircraft should be installed into
Prepar3D™ or Flight Simulator X, using the separate G1000 Student Aircraft Installer application. We strongly
suggest using one of these aircraft to ensure the best training experience. For more information, see the G1000
Student Simulator Aircraft Installer section on pages 42 and 43.
WARNING: Using an aircraft that is not approved to be compatible with the G1000 Student Simulator can
cause unforeseen problems with flight dynamics, autopilot or other configuration issues with the G1000 Student
Simulator and is not recommended. Always select one of the F1Tech G1000 aircraft listed.
SoundStream Application
SoundStream is a utility included with the G1000 Student Simulator software package that allows Microsoft®
Flight Simulator X to maintain its sound environment when another application, such as the G1000 Student
Simulator, has focus (not required when using Prepar3D™). It is intended for use when Flight Simulator X is
running on the same PC that the G1000 Student Simulator is running on.
Installation isn't necessary if you're running the G1000 Student Simulator on a different PC as Flight
Simulator or if you're using Prepar3D™. For more information, see the SoundStream Application section on
pages 43 through 45.
User waypoints utility
The G1000 Student Simulator includes a User Waypoint

utility that allows you to add custom waypoints to the
G1000 Student Simulator navigation database. This
is useful if a waypoint is missing from the navigation
data, or if you need to add a custom waypoint for
any reason.
G1000 Student Simulator Keyboard Commands
The G1000 Student Simulator provides a method to assign and use keyboard commands to control many
functions of the G1000 Student Simulator PFD, MFD (and audio panel included with the G1000 Student Simulator
Standard version). For more information, see the Creating Keyboard Commands section on page 47.
G1000 Student Simulator Pro Version
The G1000 Student Simulator Pro version includes all the features of the G1000 Student Simulator Standard
version, plus adds the ability to remove software bezels, allows custom re-sizing of the displays to fit custom
hardware bezels, and includes built-in support for integration with the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel,
Simkits TRC1000 and the Emuteq G1000. It also includes a commercial use license and a simulated Integrated
Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI) system.
PRO TIP: This User's Guide references both the Standard version and Pro version. References to the G1000
Student Simulator throughout this User's Guide are the same for both versions, unless otherwise noted.
Section headers within this User's Guide denote which version the particular section pertains to.
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general setup and detailed recommendations
This section is provided to help you choose the PC and accessories that we recommend to get the best out
of your G1000 Student Simulator software. Whether you've chosen to use the G1000 Student Simulator with a
single PC and single monitor with a joystick, or if you've purchased an F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel
with the G1000 Student Pro version and want a turn-key setup with dual PCs, we've got you covered.
setup recommendations
There are a number of different setup options available depending on what version of the G1000 Student
Simulator you're using (Standard or Pro), how realistic and immersive you want your training environment to
be, and of course, your budget. In this section, we'll detail some more common setups. For more detail
about these setups, including specific recommendations, please refer to pages 7 through 9.
Basic Setup - G1000 Student Simulator Standard version with a single PC, single monitor and joystick.
Intermediate Setup - G1000 Student Simulator Standard version with single or dual PCs, dual monitors
and joystick or control yoke. A set of rudder pedals and a throttle quadrant can be added to this setup for
increased immersion and added realism.
Advanced Setup - F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel with G1000 Student Simulator Pro, dual PCs,
single monitor, MIMO touchscreen portable monitor or tablet, control yoke, rudder pedals and throttle quadrant.
PC recommendations
Although most PC brands will work well as long as the specifications

meet or exceed our recommendations in the Detailed Recommendations
sections, we recommend using Jetline PC's. Jetline PC's use high-quality components, are built to
your specifications and are optimized out of the box to run Lockheed Martin® Prepar3D™ and
Microsoft® Flight Simulator X. For more information, visit www.jetlinesystems.com.
monitor recommendations
For the best experience, we recommend using 27" or larger wide screen LCD or LED
monitors. These types of monitors can be mounted on a table or desk, or can be mounted
on a dual monitor desk stand to suit your specific setup. Using a larger monitor will make
the training experience more immersive and allow you greater flexibility, especially when
using only a single monitor. If you're not using the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel,
touchscreen monitors can be used for greater realism, by allowing you to control the G1000 Student Simulator
gauges by touch instead of using a mouse. If you are using the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel, a 7"
MIMO touchscreen portable monitor or a tablet can be used to view electronic charts and more.
flight control recommendations
The flight controls you choose can vary widely. A simple joystick controller, such as the
Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick can be used, or for more realism, you can use a flight yoke,
rudder pedals and throttle quadrant like those available from CH Products. For the ultimate
in realism, a Flight Console such as the Elite Simulation Pro Panel can be used.
accessory recommendations
Accessories include items such as desks and monitor stands. Most setups can simply use a table or
basic computer desk. If you're using dual monitors or a single monitor with the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated
Training Panel, we recommend using a dual monitor desk stand to mount the monitors one above the
other (or above the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel). This allows for the most comfort and a
more realistic viewing environment. If desired, instead of using a table or basic computer desk, a Versa
table could be used. Versa tables often feature height adjustable racks, mounts, accessory trays and
more, allowing you customize your setup for the ultimate in comfort and ergonomics.
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We feel that the products and PC specifications we recommend in the Detailed Recommendations sections
will provide you with the best user experience for that particular setup. Recommendations are current at the time
of writing and products and/or specifications may change at any time or no longer be available in the future.
If a recommended product is no longer available, please choose a current product that meets or exceeds the
recommended specifications to ensure the best user experience.
detailed recommendations - basic setup
The Basic Setup shown in this section features the G1000 Student Simulator Standard version with a single
PC, a single monitor and a joystick. With this setup, the monitor can be mounted on a desk or table and the
keyboard and joystick can then be placed in front of the monitor.
In this configuration, both Flight Simulator and the G1000 Student Simulator are run on the same PC. The Flight
Simulator window is placed in the top half of the monitor and the G1000 Student Simulator PFD, MFD and
audio panel windows are placed along the bottom half of the monitor.
IMPORTANT: When running both the G1000

Student Simulator and Flight Simulator on the
same PC, overall performance may be reduced,
particularly if your PC is near the lower end of the
recommended specifications. We recommend
this only if you have a high-end PC (Intel i7 with
high-end video card such as NVIDIA GeForce
GTX or equivalent) like we recommend below.
Suggested Components:
• G1000 Student Simulator Standard Version
• Lockheed Martin® Prepar3D™ or Microsoft® Flight Simulator X
• One 27" or Larger Wide Screen Monitor (Touchscreen Monitor Optional)
• Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick
• Single PC Setup:
• Intel Core i7 (6th Generation) or Greater CPU with Intel Z170 Chipset Motherboard
• 8GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2400MHz Memory or Greater
• 3GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Series or Greater Graphics Card
• 650 Watt Power Supply or Greater
• 120GB or Greater Solid State Drive (250GB Recommended)
PRO TIP: For added realism, a touchscreen monitor can be used instead of a standard monitor, allowing you
to control the G1000 Student Simulator gauges by touch instead of using a mouse.
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detailed recommendations - intermediate setup
The Intermediate Setup shown in this section features the G1000 Student Simulator Standard version with a
single PC (or optional dual PCs), dual monitors and a joystick
or flight yoke with optional rudder pedals. With this setup,
one monitor can be mounted on a desk or table and the
second monitor can be mounted on a monitor stand above
the first monitor. The keyboard and joystick (or flight yoke) can
be placed in front of the lower monitor. In this configuration,
the flight simulation window is placed on the upper monitor
and the various G1000 Student Simulator windows are placed
on the lower monitor.
Both the flight simulation and the G1000 Student Simulator can
run on the same PC. However, if desired, two networked PCs
can be used instead. In this configuration, one PC (Remote
PC) will run the flight simulation and the upper monitor, and
the second PC (Local PC) will run the G1000 Student Simulator
and the lower monitor. This dual PC configuration will provide
improved performance.
PRO TIP: For added realism, a touchscreen monitor can be

used to display the various G1000 Student Simulator windows,
allowing you to control the G1000 Student Simulator gauges
by touch instead of using a mouse.
• G1000 Student Simulator Standard Version
• Lockheed Martin® Prepar3D™ or Microsoft® Flight Simulator X
• Two 27" or Larger Wide Screen Monitors (One Touchscreen Monitor Optional)
• Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick or CH Products Flight Sim Yoke
• CH Products Pro Peddles Rudder Pedals (Optional)
• VIVO Stand V002L Dual Monitor Desk Stand for 13" to 27" Monitors
• Single PC Setup (or the Flight Simulation PC in Dual PC Configuration):
• 16GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2400MHz or Greater Memory
• 6GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or Greater Graphics Card
• 250GB or Greater Solid State Drive
• G1000 Student Simulator PC Setup (in Dual PC Configuration):
• 500 Watt Power Supply or Greater and 120GB Solid State Drive
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detailed recommendations - advanced setup
The Advanced Setup shown in this section features the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel and the G1000
Student Simulator Pro version with dual PCs, a single monitor with a MIMO touchscreen portable monitor (or a
tablet), a flight yoke, rudder pedals and optional throttle quadrant. With this setup, the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated
Training Panel is mounted on a desk or table and the monitor is mounted on a monitor stand above the F1
Tech 1000. The keyboard, flight yoke and optional throttle quadrant
can be placed in front of the F1 Tech 1000. A MIMO touchscreen
portable monitor or tablet can be placed on the wing mount of
the F1 Tech 1000 to view electronic charts and more.
In this configuration two networked PCs are used. One PC will

run the flight simulation and the upper monitor, and the second
PC will run the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel, the G1000
Student Simulator Pro and the MIMO touchscreen portable
monitor or tablet.
• F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel with
G1000 Student Simulator Pro Version
• Lockheed Martin® Prepar3D™ or Microsoft® Flight
Simulator X
• One 27" or Larger Wide Screen Monitor
• One 7" MIMO Touchscreen Portable Monitor or Tablet with Matching USB Cable
• CH Products Flight Sim Yoke with Pro Peddles Rudder Pedals and Throttle Quadrant (Optional)
• Elite Simulation Pro Panel Flight Console (Replaces Yoke and Throttle Quadrant Listed Above)
• VIVO Stand V002L Dual Monitor Desk Stand for 13" to 27" Monitors
• PC Setup for the Flight Simulation External Display:
• 250GB or Greater Solid State Drive
• PC Setup for F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel:
• Two 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or Greater Graphics Cards
• 500 Watt Power Supply or Greater and 120GB Solid State Drive
• To Connect the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel to Your PC:
• Three USB Type-B Cables and Two Monitor Cables of Desired Length with Matching VGA Display Adapters
PRO TIP: For a pre-configured FAA-Approved Advanced Aviation Training Device featuring our G1000 Student
Simulator Pro and VISPRO Instructor Station, please check out the Elite PI-1000. For more information, visit
http://www.flight1tech.com/Products/AvionicsSimulations/ELITEPI-1000.aspx.
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g1000 student simulator Plug-ins
The G1000 Student Simulator is an extremely detailed and feature-rich training solution. Although using the
G1000 Student Simulator on its own will satisfy the needs of many customers, we realize that some of our
customers may want to expand their G1000 training even further. For those user's we have made available
plug-ins that will enhance your training experience even further.
For more information about available plug-ins, visit our website at www.flight1tech.com or press the G1000
Plug-ins button on the G1000 Student Simulator Interface.
• Cirrus SR20/SR22 Perspective Plug-in: If you fly a Cirrus

SR20 or SR22 we have a plug-in for your G1000 Student
Simulator that includes everything you need to simulate
flying a Perspective-equipped SR20 or SR22 in Flight
Simulator. The SR20/SR22 Perspective Plug-in features an
integrated Full Panel window that simulates the displays
and controls on a single photorealistic panel. This plug-in is
intended to help pilots train and stay proficient flying VFR
and IFR in Flight Simulator while using Perspective
enhancements to the G1000.
• SaferTaxi Plug-in: This plug-in provides geo-referenced

airport position information on the MFD and PFD maps.
With the SaferTaxi plug-in installed, zoom any map view
below 3 NM range and you’ll see runways and taxiways
with identifying letters and numbers, as well as ramp
areas. Best of all, the airplane symbol shows you exactly
where you are on the airport as you taxi. This makes it easy
to navigate on the ground without having to dig out a
paper airport diagram and figure out where you are.
• Baron 58 Plug-in: This plug-in adds Baron V-speeds to the PFD and simulates the unique Engine Indication
System (EIS) displays on the MFD of this popular light twin.
• Quarterly U.S. WAAS and Obstacle Data Update: This provides quarterly U.S. WAAS and Obstacle Data for
the G1000 Student Simulator, helping to keep your G1000 up to date.
VISPRO with G1000 Student Simulator Failures Plug-In
The G1000 Failures plug-in for VISPRO lets you covertly trigger
realistic G1000 failures for a student flying Prepar3D™ or Flight
Simulator X with the Flight1 Aviation Technologies G1000 Student
Simulator software. The G1000 Student Simulator, VISPRO and
the G1000 Failures plug-in for VISPRO all work together to
provide instructors and students with highly immersive G1000
failures training, training that goes far beyond what can be
accomplished using the Garmin trainer, or in a real aircraft.
For more information about VISPRO Virtual Instructor Station

Pro and the VISPRO G1000 Student Simulator Failures Plug-In,
visit our website at www.flight1tech.com and click on the
Products > Instructor Station Software link.
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g1000 student simulator installation checklist
Use the checklist below to verify that you have installed the required applications to run the G1000 Student
Simulator and activate your software.
• Install G1000 Student Simulator and Activate Software

• Install G1000 Network Module on the PC that is running Flight Simulator (Pages 13 and 14)
• Install G1000 Student Simulator approved aircraft into Flight Simulator (Pages 42 and 43)
• Install SoundStream Utility* (Pages 43 through 46)
• Configure G1000 Student Simulator to Suit Your Specific Setup
• Familiarize Yourself with Using G1000 Student Simulator and Accompanying Utilities
*Only required when running Microsoft® Flight Simulator X on the same PC that the G1000 Student Simulator is running on.
user tips
• Many G1000 Student Simulator gauge click-spots and functions may not operate until the G1000 Student
Simulator is connected to Flight Simulator. This is normal.
• The first time you launch the G1000 Student Simulator, it may take few minutes to load the database. When
you launch the G1000 Student Simulator subsequently, the database will load much faster.
• Flight Simulator must be loaded and running so that the G1000 Student Simulator can connect to it.
• If you're unable to connect to Flight Simulator, either automatically or by entering an IP address manually,
make sure that the G1000 Network Module is installed on the PC that is running Flight Simulator and that
your firewall is configured to allow Flight Simulator to communicate with your network.
• The G1000 Student Simulator can connect to (and is only designed to connect to) only one instance of
Flight Simulator at a time, although you might have Flight Simulator installed and running on more than one
PC on your network.
• When you launch Flight Simulator, you may be asked by Windows firewall or other network firewall solution
to allow Flight Simulator to unblock the network connection for Flight Simulator. Please allow this.
• When you make changes using the G1000 Student Simulator Interface, those changes are saved immediately
for both the current session and for any future sessions.
• We recommend that you enable the Show Tooltips and Show Mouse Areas options to help you familiarize
yourself with the different PFD and MFD control functions and click-spots.
• The G1000 Student Simulator gauges reside in their own separate windows and are not intended to be
incorporated directly into a 2D instrument panel or virtual cockpit like typical gauges.
• Adjusting the barometer on the PFD or MFD automatically adjusts the barometer on the standby altimeter
and adjusting the barometer on the standby altimeter automatically adjusts the barometer on the PFD. This
is normal behavior and done by design due to limitations within Flight Simulator.
• To view the Fuel Range Ring, you must set the correct Remaining Fuel value in the MFD ENGINE/SYSTEM
sub-page. In addition, the aircraft must be traveling at 40 knots airspeed or greater.
• If you experience MFD Map display performance issues, one or more of the Terrain Features can be disabled
to improve performance.
• Pressing the G1000 Student Simulator Interface Reset to Default Settings button will Reset ALL G1000
Student Simulator Interface options, including Window Properties, and require you to close and Restart the
G1000 Student Simulator.
• Using an aircraft that is not approved to be compatible with the G1000 Student Simulator can cause
unforeseen problems with flight dynamics, autopilot or other configuration issues with the G1000 Student
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activating or Re-activating your software
In order to use your new software, it must first be activated on the PC that it's installed on. Activation is fast and
easy, and can be done at any time, 24 hours a day.
Software Activation
The Activation Console will appear at the end of the installation routine and you will be required to enter the
product serial number, along with your name and your Email address. The software will not function unless it
has been successfully activated on the PC that the G1000 Student Simulator is installed on.
If necessary, you can re-activate your software at any time by running the G1000 Student Activation
shortcut, located in the Flight1 Aviation Technologies folder in your Start Menu.
IMPORTANT: Activation requires that the PC you're installing the G1000 Student Simulator on be connected
to the Internet. If your PC is not connected to the Internet, you have the option of using a different Internet-
connected PC to Activate your software. For more information, please visit http://www.flight1tech.com/register.
1) Enter the product Serial Number in field 1.
IMPORTANT: The Serial Number is printed on a

sticker affixed to the inside of the CD sleeve.
2) Enter your full name in field 2.
Enter Information 3) Enter your Email address in field 3.
4) Re-enter your Email address in field 4 to confirm it.
5) Ensure that your PC is connected to the Internet,

then press the Activate Now button. After
the activation process completes (this process
should only take a few seconds), press the OK
button to close the Activation Console.
If your PC has no Internet connection, press

the *This Computer Has No Internet
Connection button and follow the on-screen
prompts.
You can View your Registration Information

or Reset your Registration at any time by
Press Activate Now clicking on the Product drop-down box at the top
of the Activation Console.
IMPORTANT: If you have any trouble activating your software, click the Help Menu Bar option at the top of the
Activation Console or visit www.flight1tech.com/Support.aspx.
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G1000 NETWORK Module
So that the G1000 Student Simulator can communicate with Flight Simulator, the G1000 Network Module must
be installed on the PC that is running Flight Simulator regardless if the G1000 Student Simulator is running on
the same PC (Local PC) or on a different PC (Remote PC).
Installing the G1000 Network Module on a Local PC
The G1000 Network Installer runs automatically at the end of the G1000 Student Simulator software installation
routine, at which time you will be prompted whether you want to install the G1000 Network Module or not. If
Flight Simulator is installed on the same PC as the G1000 Student Simulator, install the G1000 Network Module
during the G1000 Student Simulator installation routine.
You can run the G1000 Network Module Installer at any time by running the P3D and FSX Module Installer
shortcut, located in the Flight1 Aviation Technologies folder in your Start Menu.
Check Path
Press Install
The G1000 Network Module Installer will automatically detect which version of Flight Simulator you have
installed and display the path to the respective program executable in the Path field.
IMPORTANT: If the path to the executable is incorrect (or the field is blank), press the Select button, navigate to
the executable for your Flight Simulator version, then left-click on it to highlight it and display the path in the Path field.
1) If not already checked, left-click the check box next to the Flight Simulator path that you want to install the
G1000 Network Module to.
2) After verifying the correct path(s), press the Install Flight Simulator module(s) button to install the G1000
Network Module onto your PC, then press the OK button to close the G1000 Network Module Installer.
Installing the G1000 Network Module on a Remote PC
1) Place the G1000 Student Simulator CD into the Remote

PC that is running Flight Simulator.
2) When the autorun installer opens, click the Install G1000

Network Module option. The G1000 Network Module
Installer application will open.
Click Install G1000 Network Module
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G1000 NETWORK Module
Installing the G1000 Network Module on a Remote PC, Continued....
3) Follow the on-screen prompts to install the G1000 Network Module Installer. After installation, the G1000
Network Module Installer will open automatically.
Press Next Press Finish
Check Path
Press Install
The G1000 Network Module Installer will automatically detect which version of Flight Simulator you have
installed and display the path to the respective program executable in the Path field.
IMPORTANT: If the path to the executable is incorrect (or the field is blank), press the Select button, navigate to
the executable for your Flight Simulator version, then left-click on it to highlight it and display the path in the Path field.
G1000 Network Module to.
5) After verifying the correct path(s), press the Install Flight Simulator module(s) button to install the G1000
Network Module onto your PC, then press the OK button to close the G1000 Network Module Installer.
You will need to perform each of the steps in this section to install the G1000 Network Module on each
Remote PC that Flight Simulator is installed on that you want the G1000 Student Simulator to connect to.
Uninstalling the G1000 Network Module
1) Launch the G1000 Network Module Installer (P3D and FSX Module Installer) located in the Flight1 Aviation
Technologies folder in the Start Menu of the Flight Simulator PC.
2) If not already checked, left-click the check box next to the Flight Simulator path (or paths) that you want to
remove the G1000 Network Module from.
3) Click the Uninstall Flight Simulator Modules button to uninstall the G1000 Network Module for the selected
Flight Simulator version (or versions), then press the OK button to close the G1000 Network Module Installer.
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G1000 Student Simulator interface
This section details all aspects of the using the G1000 Student Simulator Interface, including connecting to
Flight Simulator, navigating the various Category Tabs and selecting Category Options, in addition to launching
and configuring the G1000 PFD and MFD gauges and much more.
Launching the G1000 Student Simulator
Launch the G1000 Student Simulator by double-clicking the G1000 Student (or G1000 Student Pro) shortcut on
your desktop or from Flight1 Aviation Technologies folder in your Start Menu. After the database loads, you will
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be presented with the G1000 Student Simulator Interface. The first time you launch the G1000 Student Simulator,
it may take few minutes to load the database. When you launch the G1000 Student Simulator subsequently,
the database will load much faster.
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The G1000 Student Simulator Interface allows you to connect the G1000 Student Simulator to Flight Simulator,
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The G1000 Student Simulator Standard version Interface is shown below. The Category Tabs and Category
Options will differ depending on which version you're using. Section headers within this User's Guide
denote which version the particular section pertains to.
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Category Tabs - Select to display the Category Options that can be configured by the user.
Category Options - Displays the options that can be configured for each Category Tab.
Network Controls - Provides the controls necessary to connect the G1000 Student Simulator to Flight Simulator.
Interface Controls - Provides the controls for basic G1000 Student Simulator Interface options.
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Network Controls
Use the G1000 Student Simulator Interface Network Controls to manage the connection between the G1000
Student Simulator and Flight Simulator.
IMPORTANT: To avoid connection issues, Flight Simulator should be loaded and running prior to launching
the G1000 Student Simulator. In addition, the G1000 Network Module must be installed on the PC that is running
Flight Simulator, regardless if the G1000 Student Simulator is running on the same PC (Local PC) or on a different
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PC (Remote PC). For more information, see the G1000 Network Module section on pages 13 and 14.
When you launch Flight Simulator, you may be asked by Windows firewall or other network firewall solution
to allow Flight Simulator to unblock the network connection for Flight Simulator. Please allow this.
Connecting to Flight Simulator (Automatic IP Detection) - Standard and Pro Versions
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1) After making sure that Flight Simulator is running, launch the G1000 Student Simulator by double-clicking the
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2) After the database finishes loading, the IP address of each PC on your network that is actively running Flight
Simulator will be displayed.
IMPORTANT: The G1000 Student Simulator can connect to (and is only designed to connect to) only one
instance of Flight Simulator at a time, although you might have Flight Simulator installed and running on
more than one PC on your network.
3) Left-click to highlight the IP address of the PC you want the G1000 Student Simulator to connect to, then
press the Connect button.
4) When successfully connected, G1000 Connected will be displayed in green and the Connect button will
change to Disconnect. The current Navigraph Cycle will also be displayed in green.
Using the Refresh Button - Standard and Pro Versions
If you launch the G1000 Student Simulator before launching Flight Simulator, the G1000 Student Simulator will
not automatically detect the Flight Simulator PC's IP address. In this case, press the Refresh button, then connect
to Flight Simulator as described in steps 3 and 4 above.
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Connecting to Flight Simulator (Entering an IP Manually) - Standard and Pro Versions
In some cases the G1000 Student Simulator may not be able to automatically find your Flight Simulator PC's
IP address. In this case you can connect to Flight Simulator by manually entering the Flight Simulator PC's IP
address.
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1) If the Flight Simulator PC's IP address isn't automatically detected, left-click the Enter IP Manually option,
enter the IP address of your Flight Simulator PC, then press the Connect button.
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change to Disconnect. The current Navigraph Cycle will also be displayed in green.
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IMPORTANT: If you're unable to connect to Flight Simulator, either automatically or by entering an IP address
manually, verify that the G1000 Network Module is installed on the PC that is running Flight Simulator and
that your firewall is configured to allow Flight Simulator to communicate with your network.
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The Do Not Ask Again option is used to automate the connection process to Flight Simulator when you've
entered the Flight Simulator PC's IP address manually. After entering the IP address and enabling the Do Not
Ask Again option, each time you launch the G1000 Student Simulator, it will connect to Flight Simulator
automatically.
Select to Enable
1) After manually entering an IP address, enable the Do Not Ask Again option to save the IP address to automate
the connection to Flight Simulator each time you launch the G1000 Student Simulator.
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Save Window Positions - Standard and Pro Versions
In the default configuration, when you open a gauge window by enabling the Show PFD option, Show MFD
option, etc., in the Window Positions Category, the gauge windows will open in their default size and position.
When the Save Window Positions option is enabled, custom gauge window sizes and positions will be saved
and gauge windows will be opened automatically the next time you launch the G1000 Student Simulator. This
saves you from needing to choose to Show, Size and/or Position the gauge windows each time you launch
the G1000 Student Simulator.
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1) Left-click the Save Window Positions to enable the Save Window Positions feature. With this feature enabled,
when you launch the G1000 Student Simulator, selected gauge windows will automatically open in the
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In the default configuration, the G1000 Student Simulator Interface will be displayed until you minimize it to the
Taskbar. When the Autohide Interface option is enabled, the G1000 Student Simulator Interface will automatically
minimize to the Taskbar after connecting to Flight Simulator.
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Select to Enable
1) Left-click the Autohide Interface option to enable the Autohide Interface feature. With this feature enabled,
the G1000 Student Simulator Interface will automatically minimize to the Taskbar after connecting to Flight
Simulator. We suggest enabling this feature along with the Save Window Positions feature to streamline the
steps required to launch and configure the G1000 Student Simulator.
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Category Tabs and Category Options
Use the G1000 Student Simulator Interface Category Tabs to configure the G1000 Student Simulator to your
specific needs. Select aircraft configuration settings, enable various General Options, PFD and MFD Map
Orientation options and even Terrain Features. In addition, you are able to customize different gauge window
properties for each of the gauges to suit your specific setup.
In addition to the Category Tabs and Category Options in the Standard version, the Pro version includes
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additional Category Tabs and Options that provide support for integration with realistic G1000 hardware-based
Glass-Cockpit Systems like the F1 Tech 1000 Integrated Training Panel, the Simkits TRC1000, the Emuteq
G1000, and an Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI) system gauge.
Main Category Tab - Standard and Pro Versions
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The Main Category Tab allows you to select the V-Speeds that are displayed on the PFD Speed Tape. Eight
preset Aircraft Configurations are provided to choose from. In addition, custom Aircraft Configuration values can
be entered and saved if one of the preset Aircraft Configurations isn't suitable. This ensures that the PFD Speed
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Choosing a Preset Aircraft Configuration:

Use the Aircraft Selection drop-down box to select one of the desired preconfigured aircraft provided. When a
selection is made, the V-Speed values for that specific aircraft will be displayed in the V-Speed boxes at right
and will be reflected on the PFD's Speed Tape. Press the Save button to save your selection. The PFD and
MFD will update to reflect your selection.
Entering Custom V-Speed Values:

If you're flying an aircraft that isn't one of the preconfigured aircraft we've provided, custom V-Speed values can
be entered into each V-Speed box to match your specific aircraft. After entering your custom V-Speed values,
press the Save button. Your custom V-Speed values will be saved until you change them again, choose a
preset Aircraft Configuration or press the Reset Values button.
Resetting Custom V-Speed Values:

Custom V-Speed values can be Reset to the V-Speed values of the currently selected preconfigured aircraft in
the Aircraft Selection drop-down box by pressing the Reset Values button.
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Options Category Tab - Standard and Pro Versions
The Options Category Tab allows you to enable or disable a number of PFD and MFD options, from displaying
various Terrain Features and changing the Map Orientation to showing the Track Vector and Flap and Trim
Indicators, plus much more.
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General Options:
Show Tooltips - When the Show Tooltips option is enabled, Tooltip windows (A) will be displayed when you
roll over a click-spot on the PFD, MFD or other gauge. This allows you to become familiar with all the various
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Show Mouse Areas - When the Show Mouse Areas option is enabled, gray boxes (B) will outline the different
click-spots that control the dial knobs on the PFD and MFD. This visual representation makes it easier to
learn how to control the different functions of the dial knobs and is also useful for touch screen display
navigation. The Show Tooltips and Shown Mouse Areas options are generally not used with the G1000
Student Simulator Pro version included with the PI-1000 AATD.
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General Options:
Show Nav Range Ring - The Nav Range Ring shows the direction of travel (ground track) on a rotating
compass card. The range is determined by the map range. The range is 1/4 of the map range. When the
Show Nav Range Ring (A) option is enabled, the Nav Range Ring will be displayed on the MFD.
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Show Fuel Range Ring - The map can display a fuel range ring which shows the remaining flight distance.
A dashed green circle indicates the selected range to reserve fuel. A solid green circle indicates the total
endurance range. If only reserve fuel remains, the range is indicated by a solid yellow circle. When the Show
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Fuel Range Ring (B) option is enabled, the Fuel Range Ring will be displayed on the MFD.
PRO TIP: To view the Fuel Range Ring, you must set the correct Remaining Fuel value in the MFD
ENGINE/SYSTEM sub-page. In addition, the aircraft must be traveling at 40 knots airspeed or greater.
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Enable Flap and Trim Indicators - When Enable Flap and Trim Indicators is enabled, flap and trim
indicators (C) will be displayed on the MFD.
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Show Track Vector - The Track Vector is a line segment extended to a predicted location. It is useful in
minimizing track angle error. When the Show Track Vector (D) option is enabled, the Track Vector will be
displayed on the MFD and the inset map of the PFD. The Track Vector will not displayed until the aircraft
reaches 30 knots airspeed.
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Terrain Features:
Show MOA - When the Show MOA option is enabled, Military Operations Airspace boundaries will be
displayed on both the MFD and the PFD Inset Map.
Show Railroads - When the Show Railroads option is enabled, Railroads will be displayed on both the MFD
and the PFD Inset Map.
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Show Water/Ocean Names - When the Show Water/Ocean Names option is enabled, Water Names and
Ocean Names will be displayed on both the MFD and the PFD Inset Map.
Show Rivers - When the Show Rivers option is enabled, Rivers will be displayed on both the MFD and the PFD
Inset Map.
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Show Topo Scale - When the Show Topo Scale (A) option is enabled, the Topo Scale will be displayed
on the MFD. The Topo Scale allows you to quickly and easily view color coded elevations, the Maximum
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If you experience MFD Map display performance issues, one or more of the Terrain Features can be
disabled to improve performance.
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Map Orientation:
The orientation of both the MFD Map and the PFD Inset Map can be independently changed to suit the user.
Choose from North Up, HDG Up, TRK Up or DTK Up.
Reset to Default Settings:

To reset all G1000 Student Simulator Interface options to their default values, press the Reset to Default button.
Press to Reset ALL Options
Pressing the Reset to Default Settings button will Reset ALL G1000 Student Simulator Interface options,
including Window Properties, and require you to close and Restart the G1000 Student Simulator.
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Window Positions Category Tab - Standard Version
The Window Positions Category Tab allows you to enable or disable different Window Properties and Display
Options to customize the G1000 Student Simulator to suit your specific setup, from removing gauge window
borders to showing various gauges and more.
IMPORTANT: This section details the Window Positions Category Options available in the G1000 Student
Simulator Standard version. If you are using the G1000 Student Simulator Pro version, please skip this section
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and refer to the Window Positions Category Tab - Pro Version section on pages 25 through 27.
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option is shown below and on the next few pages.
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Remove PFD Border - When enabled, removes the window border from around the PFD.
Remove MFD Border - When enabled, removes the window border from around the MFD.
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Window Properties:
Show Background - When enabled, displays a general instrument panel background on your main monitor
that allows you to organize all the G1000 Student Simulator gauges on top of for a more realistic appearance.
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Display Alignment Grid - When enabled, displays an alignment grid over the instrument panel background
(described above) to help you align any G1000 Student Simulator gauges you overlay on top of it.
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Remove Standby Border - When enabled, removes the window border from around the standby gauges.
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Use the Display Options menu to open or close the various gauges. Because all gauges reside in their own
separate windows, the gauges can be resized or repositioned to any desired position on your monitor. They
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gauge window frame to drag or resize it. Gauge windows cannot be resized or repositioned when the gauge
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Enable to Open Gauges/Disable to Close Gauges
Show PFD - Enable to show the PFD and disable to close the PFD.
Show Stdby - Enable to show the standby gauges and disable to close the standby gauges.
Show Switches - Enable to show the switch panel and disable to close the switch panel.
Show MFD - Enable to show the MFD and disable to close the MFD.
Show Audio - Enable to show the audio panel and disable to close the audio panel.
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Window Positions Category Tab - Pro Version
The Window Positions Category Tab allows you to enable or disable different Window Properties and Display
Options to customize the G1000 Student Simulator to suit your specific setup, from removing gauge window
borders to showing various gauges. In addition, this section details using the Position Adjustment controls
to remove the PFD and MFD bezel graphics and to position and resize the PFD and MFD gauge windows to
precisely fit your hardware-based Glass Cockpit System gauge monitors.
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Remove PFD Border - When enabled, removes the window border from around the PFD.
Remove MFD Border - When enabled, removes the window border from around the MFD.
Remove Standby Border - When enabled, removes the window border from around the standby gauges.
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Display Options:
Use the Display Options menu to show or close the various gauges. Because all gauges reside in their own
separate windows, the gauges can be resized or repositioned to any desired position on your monitor. They
can even be moved to another monitor if you're using multiple monitors. Simply left-click and HOLD the
gauge window frame to drag or resize it. Gauge windows cannot be resized or repositioned when the gauge
window borders are removed.
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Show PFD - Enable to show the PFD and disable to close the PFD.
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Show MFD - Enable to show the MFD and disable to close the MFD.
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Cockpit System, an audio panel gauge is not included. A separate hardware-based audio panel is typi-
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1) Using the PFD and MFD drop-down menus, select which monitor you want the PFD and MFD to be displayed
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(1) Choose Desired Display
(2) Show PFD and MFD
2) Left-Click to enable both the Show PFD and the Show MFD Display Options. The PFD and MFD will be
displayed in full screen on the selected monitors, unless Default was selected in step 1 above.
3) When using a hardware-based Glass Cockpit System that features functioning bezels, left-click the Show
Bezel option to remove the simulated bezels from the gauges.
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Sizing and Positioning Gauge Windows:

The Size and Position controls can be used to quickly and easily size and position the PFD and MFD gauge
windows to precisely fit your hardware-based Glass Cockpit System gauge monitors.
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Glass Cockpit System gauge monitor. Each press of a button will resize or reposition the gauge in one pixel
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reposition the gauge in ten pixel increments with each press of a button.
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(1) Select Gauge
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1) Left-click the radio button of the gauge you want to Reset the size and position of, either PFD or MFD.
2) Press the Reset button to Reset the selected gauge to its original size and screen position.
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IESI Category Tab - Pro Version
The IESI Category Tab allows you to place the Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI) system on a
separate monitor and remove the gauge window border like the other gauges. Many users will prefer to place
this gauge on a MIMO brand (or similar) 7" touchscreen monitor for realism and convenience.
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(1) Choose Desired Display
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1) Using the IESI drop-down menu, select which monitor you want the IESI to be displayed on. If Default is
selected, the IESI will be displayed smaller in a separate window.
2) Left-Click to enable the Show IESI Display Option in the Window Positions Category Display Options. The
IESI will be displayed in full screen on the selected monitor, unless Default was selected in step 1 above.
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Choosing Display and Window Border Options:
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The Platform Category Tab allows you to automatically configure the G1000 Student Simulator to work with each
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the G1000 Student Simulator and your hardware.
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Select Hardware Version
Hardware Selection:
1) Left-click the radio button of the manufactured Glass-Cockpit System hardware you are using the G1000
Student Simulator Pro version with.
2) After making your selection, close the G1000 Student Simulator Interface, then restart it for the changes to
take effect. The G1000 Student Simulator will now be configured to work with the selected hardware.
3) Follow the steps in the Window Positions Category Tab - Pro Version section on pages 25 through 27 to
custom fit the PFD and MFD gauges to your Glass-Cockpit System hardware monitors.
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Interface Controls - Standard and Pro Versions
Use the G1000 Student Simulator Interface Controls to seek help, purchase and download plug-ins, check for
product updates and more.
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Downloading Plug-Ins:
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Press the G1000 Plug-Ins button to open the G1000 Plug-Ins page on the Flight1 Aviation Technologies website
(requires Internet connection). This page lists the current G1000 plug-ins, including quarterly U.S. WAAS and
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Obstacle Database updates that are available for purchase.
Checking for Updates:

Press the Check for Updates button to open the Flight1 Aviation Technologies Software Update web page
(requires Internet connection). The software version you're using and the current software version will be
displayed. If an update is available, instructions will be provided to download and install the update. All new
purchases come with 6 months worth of support and updates. After 6 months, you must purchase a service
plan to receive support and updates.
Closing the G1000 Student Simulator:

Press the Exit button or the Red X in the upper right corner of the G1000 Student Simulator Interface to disconnect
from Flight Simulator and close the G1000 Student Simulator.
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using the G1000 Student Simulator
To get the most out of your experience, please follow the recommendations in this section to configure both
the G1000 Student Simulator and Flight Simulator for actual use. For information about setting up and using
Flight Simulator, please refer to the Help System included with your version of Flight Simulator.
The G1000 Student Simulator gauges reside in their own separate windows and are not intended to be
incorporated directly into a 2D instrument panel or virtual cockpit like typical gauges.
Running the G1000 Student Simulator and Flight Simulator on the Same PC
Although the G1000 Student Simulator is designed to run on its own PC (Local PC) with Flight Simulator running
on a separate networked PC (Remote PC), you can run the G1000 Student Simulator and Flight Simulator on
the same PC. Follow the suggestions in this section to ensure the best experience when running both on the
same PC.
If you're running the G1000 Student Simulator and Flight Simulator on separate PC's, you can skip
this section.
Flight Simulator - Disable Pause on Task Switch:

You MUST disable the Flight Simulator Pause on Task
Disable Pause on Task Switch Switch option, otherwise, every time you click on the one the
G1000 Student Simulator gauge windows, Flight Simulator
will pause.
Install SoundStream to Maintain Flight Simulator X Sound:

SoundStream is a utility included with the G1000 Student Simulator
software package that allows Microsoft® Flight Simulator X to maintain its
Disable Mute on Lost Focus
sound environment when another application, such as the G1000 Student
Simulator, has focus. For more information, see the SoundStream Application
section on pages 43 through 45. Installation isn't necessary if you're
running the G1000 Student Simulator on a different PC as Flight Simulator
or if you're using Prepar3D™. When using Prepar3D™ on the same PC as the G1000 Student Simulator, you must
disable the Mute On Lost Focus option in the Prepar3D™ Options > Sound menu.
Multiple Monitor Support:

Flight Simulator and the G1000 Student Simulator gauges can be displayed on one monitor or on multiple
monitors. For example, some users may prefer displaying Flight Simulator on one monitor and displaying the
G1000 Student Simulator PFD, MFD and other gauges on a second monitor. For more information, see the
Configuring the Flight Simulator and G1000 Student Simulator Gauge Windows section on pages 33 and 34.
If you're using multiple monitors, simply left-click and HOLD the gauge window frame to drag the gauge
onto the desired monitor. The same can be done with the Flight Simulator window, as long as Flight
Simulator is running the Windowed mode.
Controlling Open Windows:

Keep in mind that Flight Simulator and the various G1000 Student Simulator gauges all reside in their own
separate windows and only one window can have 'focus' and can be controlled at any one time. This is a
limitation of Flight Simulator. For example, if you're using the MFD and need to raise your flaps, you will need
to left-click on the Flight Simulator window to gain control of it, then raise the flaps by pressing the 'F5' key on
your keyboard. Remember, a window must have focus to input a command, whether it be Flight Simulator
or one of the G1000 Student Simulator gauge windows.
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G1000 Student Simulator Approved Aircraft
suggest using one of these aircraft to ensure the best training experience. For more information, see the G1000
Student Simulator Aircraft Installer section on pages 42 and 43.
Launching Flight Simulator, the G1000 Student Simulator and Configuring Gauge Windows
Follow the steps in this section to launch and configure Flight Simulator, launch the G1000 Student Simulator
and connect to Flight Simulator, then configure the G1000 Student Simulator and Flight Simulator for actual use.
Launching Flight Simulator and Selecting an Aircraft:

1) Launch Flight Simulator, then select the F1Tech G1000 aircraft you would like to fly.
G1000 Student Simulator approved aircraft do not feature instrument panels or 3D exterior models. This
is normal and not required for use with the G1000 Student Simulator.
Select Aircraft
2) After selecting your aircraft, choose any other desired options, such as weather, location, etc., then press the
OK button (Prepar3D™) or the Fly Now! button (Flight Simulator X).
Launching the G1000 Student Simulator and Connecting to Flight Simulator:

1) Launch the G1000 Student Simulator by double-clicking the G1000 Student (or G1000 Student Pro) shortcut on
your desktop or in the Flight1 Aviation Technologies folder in your Start Menu, then connect to Flight Simulator.
2) From the G1000 Student Simulator Interface Aircraft Selection drop-down menu, select the aircraft that
matches the one you selected in Flight Simulator, then press the Save button to configure the G1000 Student
Simulator PFD V-Speeds to match the aircraft you selected.
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Configuring Flight Simulator and G1000 Student Simulator Gauge Windows:

We've provided an example below of a dual monitor configuration. This configuration can be used if you're
running the G1000 Student Simulator on a single PC or two separate networked PC's. This is our recommendation
for the best user experience outside of using a hardware-based Glass Cockpit System.
Suggested Standard Version Single PC or Networked PC Dual Monitor Configuration
1) Use the various G1000 Student Simulator Category Options to configure the G1000 Student Simulator and
to show and configure the G1000 Student Simulator gauge windows on your monitor (or monitors), or on
your hardware-based Glass Cockpit System. Move, resize and configure the gauge windows to suit your
specific setup. For more information, make sure to read and understand the G1000 Student Simulator
Interface section on pages 15 through 30.
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Configuring the Flight Simulator and G1000 Student Simulator Gauge Windows:
If you're using a single PC with a single monitor, we recommend using the configuration shown below.
Suggested Standard Version Single PC / Single Monitor Configuration
IMPORTANT: If any of the G1000 Student Simulator gauge windows are allowed to overlap the Flight Simulator
window, when you click on the Flight Simulator window to gain focus of it (for example, to lower the flaps), the
G1000 Student Simulator windows will be hidden behind the Flight Simulator window. This behavior is typical
of all program windows. If Flight Simulator is displayed on a secondary monitor or if you're running the G1000
Student Simulator and Flight Simulator on two separate networked PCs this is not an issue.
If you're using a Flight Simulator aircraft other than a G1000 Student Simulator approved aircraft (not
recommended), press the 'F10' key to switch to the 2D panel view. Your aircraft's 2D instrument panel
can then be hidden by pressing the 'W' key four times or by pressing 'Shift+1'. This will allow you to view the
Flight Simulator window without the 2D instrument panel visible.
G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Pilot's Guide
The G1000 Student Simulator is modeled after the Garmin G1000 Cessna NAV III Integrated
Flight Deck. In addition to six different Cessna aircraft configurations, we've also provided
a Diamond DA40 and DA42NG aircraft configuration.
This User's Guide does not detail the various functions and use of the G1000 Flight
Deck. For that you should use the official Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Pilot's
Guide to familiarize yourself with the Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck's intended
real-world use.
The official Garmin G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Pilot's Guides are available by download
directly from Garmin. Choose the download link below based on your choice of aircraft
configuration. Links are current at the time of publication and may change at any time.
Cessna: http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/190-00498-07_0A_Web.pdf
Diamond DA40: http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/G1000:DiamondPhase6_PilotsGuide.pdf
Diamond DA42NG: http://static.garmincdn.com/pumac/190-00962-02_0A_Web.pdf

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Controlling the G1000 Student Simulator and Flight Simulator
How you control the G1000 Student Simulator gauges and Flight Simulator itself will vary depending on what
G1000 Student Simulator version you're using and how it's configured. For example, controlling Flight Simulator
functions, such as raising and lowering the flaps, can be controlled using Flight Simulator key commands and
if you're using the G1000 Student Simulator Standard version, all G1000 Student Simulator gauges can be
controlled using your mouse. Even many of the aircraft's functions, such as lighting, ignition and much more,
can be controlled using the G1000 Student Simulator Standard version's switch panel.
If you're using the G1000 Student Simulator Pro version with a hardware-based Glass Cockpit System, all G1000
Student Simulator PFD and MFD functions can be controlled directly through your glass cockpit's hardware.
You should still read over the information in this section though to become familiar with the G1000 Student
Simulator gauge functions. Because of the many different ways both programs can be configured, it will be up
to you to determine the best method for you and your students to use.
For information about using keyboard commands to control Flight Simulator, and for a complete list of
Flight Simulator keyboard commands, refer to the help system included with your version of Flight Simulator.
Click-Spots and Basic Functions Overview
To help you learn how to control them, this section details the different click-spots and related basic functions
of the different gauges that make up the G1000 Student Simulator Standard and Pro versions. This section does
not detail the functions and use of the G1000 Flight Deck. For that you should use the official Garmin G1000
Integrated Flight Deck Pilot's Guide. For more information, see the G1000 Integrated Flight Deck Pilot's Guide
section on the previous page.
All G1000 Student Simulator gauge functions are controlled using click-spots. When you roll your mouse pointer
over a click-spot, the mouse pointer will turn into a hand. This indicates you can left-click that spot to control its
function. In addition, rotary dials can be turned using your mouse's scroll wheel. Moving the scroll wheel forward
will increase function settings (turn dial clockwise) and moving the scroll wheel backward will decrease
function settings (turn dial counter-clockwise). If a control does not have a modeled function associated with
it, the mouse pointer will not turn into a hand or the Tooltip (if enabled) will read INOP.
G1000 PFD and MFD Click-Spots and Basic Functions - Standard and Pro Versions
The PFD and MFD are controlled exactly the same, therefore only a diagram of the PFD is shown below.
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G1000 PFD and MFD Click-Spots and Basic Functions - Standard and Pro Versions, Continued....
1) NAV SWAP - The NAV frequency swap key toggles the standby and active NAV frequencies. Active NAV
frequencies are displayed in green when the CDI for the specific active frequency (either NAV1 or NAV2) is
selected.
2) NAV - The NAV control knob is a three-function knob. Turn the larger outer knob (upper click-spots) to
change MHz (large number) and turn the smaller inner knob (lower click-spots) to change KHz (small
number). Turn the knobs to the right to increase the frequency values and turn the knobs to the left to
decrease the frequency values. Press the smaller inner knob to switch the cyan tuning box between NAV1
and NAV2. You can only tune frequencies that are surrounded by the cyan tuning box. Active frequencies
are displayed in green and standby frequencies are displayed in white.
3) HDG - The HDG control knob is a two-function knob that is used to adjust the heading bug in 1º increments
on the HSI. Turn the knob to the right to move the heading bug to the right and turn the knob to the left to
move the heading bug to the left. Push the knob to sync the heading bug to the current aircraft heading.
4) AUTOPILOT CONTROLS - Press to control the various autopilot modes.
5) ALT - The ALT control knob is used to input the selected altitude that the autopilot will command the aircraft
to level off at. This knob includes four different click-spots. The two upper click-spots increase and decrease
the altitude in 1000 foot increments and the two lower click-spots increase and decrease the altitude in 100
foot increments. Turn the knob to the right to increase the altitude select value and turn the knob to the left
to decrease the altitude select value.
6) COM SWAP - The COM frequency swap key toggles the standby and active COM frequencies. Active COM
frequencies are displayed in green.
7) COM - The COM control knob is a three-function knob. Turn the larger outer knob (upper click-spots) to
change MHz (large number) and turn the smaller inner knob (lower click-spots) to change KHz (small
number). Press the smaller inner knob to switch the cyan tuning box between COM1 and COM2. Turn the
knobs to the right to increase the frequency values and turn the knobs to the left to decrease the frequency
values. You can only tune frequencies that are surrounded by the cyan tuning box. Active frequencies are
displayed in green and standby frequencies are displayed in white.
8) CRS/BARO - The CRS/BARO adjustment knob is a three-function knob. Turn the larger outer knob (upper
click-spots) to adjust the barometer value and turn the smaller inner knob (lower click-spots) to adjust the
CDI course value. Push the inner knob to sync the CDI to the current VOR.
9) RANGE - The range joystick is used to adjust the range of the inset map. Rotate the joystick to the left to
decrease the range value (zoom in) and rotate the joystick to the right to increase the range value (zoom
out). The range value is displayed in cyan in the lower right corner of the inset map.
10) D - The Direct To key allows you to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to it from the
current position.
11) MENU - The MENU key displays a list of options and additional menu features that can be selected.
12) FPL - The FPL key displays the active flight plan page in the PFD. Press the FPL key once to open the flight
plan display and press the FPL a second time to close the flight plan display.
13) PROC - The PROC key accesses the IFR departure, arrival, and approach procedures for the current
flight plan.
14) CLR - The CLR key clears information, entries or page menus, depending on the current option.
15) ENT - The ENT key confirms a menu selection or data entry.
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16) FMS - The FMS control knob is a three-function knob and is used to input and modify the flight plan. It
is also used to input and modify information in the ADF/DME and TMR/REF display screens. Press the
smaller inner knob to turn the selection cursor ON and OFF. When the selection cursor is ON, data can be
entered into the highlighted field. Turn the larger outer knob (upper click-spots) to move the cursor up and
down to different fields. Turn the smaller inner knob (lower click-spots) to input characters into the highlighted
data field.
17) SOFTKEYS - The softkeys are used to control a number of different features. These keys do not have a
specific function, rather, they control different functions at different times. Some or all of the softkeys have
labels displayed directly above the softkey. The labels will change depending upon pilot settings. When the
label for a specific function is toggled OFF, the text is white on a black background and when the label for
a specific function is toggled ON, the text is black on a gray background.
Audio Panel Click-Spots and Basic Functions - Standard Version
The G1000 Student Simulator includes a separate audio panel. The audio panel features a marker beacon
receiver and controls for selecting and managing different audio sources, including two COM receivers, two
NAV receivers, and ADF and DME receivers. The G1000 Student Simulator Pro version does not include a
virtual audio panel, since a hardware-based audio panel is usually part of the Glass Cockpit System. Active
audio functions display an orange annunciator above the function button.
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1) COM1 MIC - Selects the COM1 transmitter. Pressing COM1 MIC also turns
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2) COM1 - Press to turn COM1 audio OFF and ON.
3) COM2 MIC - Selects the COM2 transmitter. Pressing COM2 MIC also turns
COM2 audio ON.
4) COM2 - Press to turn COM2 audio OFF and ON.

5 IMPORTANT: Both COM1 and COM2 can be selected simultaneously, allowing
you to hear audio from both the COM1 and COM2 receivers at the same
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time. COM1 MIC and COM2 MIC cannot both be selected at the same time.
8 9 5) MKR MUTE - Press to turn the Marker Mute function ON and OFF.
6) DME - Press to turn DME receiver ident audio ON and OFF.
7) NAV1 - Press to turn NAV1 receiver ident audio ON and OFF.
8) ADF - Press to turn ADF receiver ident audio ON and OFF.
9) NAV2 - Press to turn NAV2 receiver ident audio ON and OFF.
10) DISPLAY BACKUP - Press to enable Revisionary Mode. In this mode, important
information normally displayed on the MFD will be displayed on the PFD.
Press a second time to revert to Normal Mode.
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Active COM and NAV frequencies are displayed in green on the PFD and MFD. In order to hear COM, NAV,
DME and ADF audio, a valid frequency must be tuned and the aircraft must be within receiving range.
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Standby Gauges Click-Spots and Basic Functions - Standard Version
The G1000 Student Simulator Standard version includes a standby airspeed indicator, artificial horizon and
altimeter to provide backup flight information should a failure occur with the primary flight instruments displayed
on the PFD.
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1) TEMPERATURE/ALTITUDE SCALE WINDOW - This window is used to help determine true airspeed. The
numbers in the middle of the hash marks represent altitude (in thousands of feet) and the fixed numbers
above the window represent outside air temperature (in 10º increments).
2) TAS CALIBRATION KNOB - This knob is used to calibrate true airspeed by adjusting for temperature and
altitude. Turning the knob to the right increases the altitude setting (and TAS) and turning the knob to the left
decreases the altitude setting (and TAS).
To determine true airspeed, turn the TAS calibration knob so that your aircraft's nearest current altitude
(indicated by the numbers in the middle of the hash marks) line up with the nearest current outside air
temperature (indicated by the hash marks at the top of the window). The aircraft's current true airspeed will
be displayed in the TAS window at the bottom of the gauge.
3) TAS WINDOW - This window displays the aircraft's true airspeed. TAS must be adjusted for temperature
and altitude, using the TAS calibration knob. See TAS CALIBRATION KNOB above.
4) WING INDICATOR - Indicates the current position of the aircraft's wing. This part of the instrument is
stationary and is always parallel with the wing of the aircraft.
5) WING INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT KNOB - This knob is used to adjust the wing indicator to align with the
horizon bar. This allows adjustment to the height of the pilot. Preferably, the adjustment should be made
when level on the ground, prior to takeoff. Turning the knob to the right lowers the wing indicator and turning
the knob to the left raises the wing indicator.
6) BAROMETER ADJUSTMENT KNOB - This knob is used to adjust the barometer setting to match the current
local altimeter setting.
IMPORTANT: Adjusting the barometer on the PFD or MFD automatically adjusts the barometer on the
standby altimeter and adjusting the barometer on the standby altimeter automatically adjusts the barometer
on the PFD. This is normal behavior and done by design due to limitations within Flight Simulator.
7) CROSSHATCH FLAG - Indicates that the aircraft is below or above 10,000 feet. When the aircraft is below
10,000 feet, the crosshatch flag is visible. The crosshatch flag will slowly disappear as the aircraft climbs and
approaches 10,000 feet. Over 10,000 feet, the crosshatch flag will no longer be visible.
8) HG KOLLSMAN WINDOW - Displays the barometric scale in Inches of Mercury (Hg). The scale can be
adjusted by turning the barometer adjustment knob to match the current local altimeter setting.
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IESI Click-Spots and Basic Functions - Pro Version
An IESI (Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument) system is featured in the G1000 Student Simulator Pro
version, which takes the place of the standby gauges and the switch panel found in the Standard version. The
IESI features an artificial horizon with an altitude indicator tape and speed tape displayed above an HSI with a
vertical speed indicator. In addition, you are able to switch to a second configuration that features a compass
displayed above the artificial horizon.
An OPTIONS page is featured that allows you to control basic aircraft functions directly from the IESI. This
makes it much more streamlined and user-friendly, than controlling these functions in Flight Simulator using
keyboard commands.
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1) OPTIONS - Press to open the OPTIONS page. The OPTIONS page allows you control basic aircraft functions,
directly from the IESI.
2) COMPASS - Press to switch to Compass View.
3) COMPASS TYPE - Press to change the Compass Type.
4) BACK - Press to switch back to Standard View.
5) OPTIONS PAGE - Press the various options to control those functions in Flight Simulator. Options highlighted
in Green are ON or Active and options highlighted in White are OFF or Inactive.
START ENGINE - Controls the aircraft's engine.
PARKING BRAKE - Controls the aircraft's parking brake.
LANDING LIGHT - Controls the landing lights (or light). The landing lights are generally turned ON when
turning onto the runway, then turned OFF shortly after takeoff. They are then turned ON prior to landing.
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IESI Click-Spots and Basic Functions - Pro Version, Continued....
5) OPTIONS PAGE - Press the various Options to control those functions in Flight Simulator. Options highlighted
in Green are ON or Active and Options highlighted in White are OFF or Inactive.
TAXI LIGHT - Controls the taxi lights (or light). The taxi lights are generally turned ON during taxi and left
ON during flight for enhanced visibility of the aircraft.
STROBE LIGHT - Controls the strobe lights. The strobe lights are generally turned ON when turning onto
the runway.
NAV LIGHT - Controls the navigation lights. The navigation lights are generally turned ON after engine
start.
BEACON LIGHT - Controls the beacon light. The beacon light is generally turned ON prior to engine
start.
PITOT HEAT - Controls the pitot heat system. Pitot heat should be turned ON if erroneous instrument
readings are suspected due to icing conditions.
6) BACK TO IESI - Press to return to the IESI Standard View.
Switch panel Click-Spots and Basic Functions - Standard Version
A switch panel is included to make it easier to control basic aircraft functions directly from within the G1000
Student Simulator itself. This makes it much more streamlined and user-friendly, than controlling these functions
in Flight Simulator using keyboard commands.
Not all aircraft may feature all of the functions that can be controlled by the switch panel. In this case,
even though the switch may move, the corresponding function will not be displayed in Flight Simulator if
the aircraft doesn't support it.
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1) STRB - Controls the strobe lights. The strobe lights are generally turned ON when turning onto the runway.
2) BCN - Controls the beacon light. The beacon light is generally turned ON prior to engine start.
3) NAV - Controls the navigation lights. The navigation lights are generally turned ON after engine start.
4) TAXI - Controls the taxi lights (or light). The taxi lights are generally turned ON during taxi and left ON during
flight for enhanced visibility of the aircraft.
5) LDG - Controls the landing lights (or light). The landing lights are generally turned ON when turning onto the
runway, then turned OFF shortly after takeoff. They are then turned ON prior to landing.
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Switch panel Click-Spots and Basic Functions - Standard Version, Continued....
6) AUX - Controls the auxiliary lights (or light).
7) BAT - Controls the aircraft's main battery system. The battery switch should be left in the ON position, except
during shutdown and startup procedures.
8) ALT - Controls the aircraft's alternator system. When in the ON position, electrical power is delivered from
the alternator. When in the OFF position, electrical power is provided by the main battery. The alternator switch
should be left in the ON position, except during shutdown and startup procedures.
9) AVNCS - Controls the aircraft's avionics bus. When in the ON position, power is supplied to the avionics.
10) PITOT - Controls the pitot heat system. Pitot heat should be turned ON if erroneous instrument readings
are suspected due to icing conditions.
11) PROP - Controls the propeller heat system. This system provides protection for the propeller blades should
icing conditions be encountered.
12) BOOT - Controls the aircraft's deicing boots. The deicing boots should are turned ON to shed ice from the
wing and tail surfaces.
13) FUEL PUMP - Controls the auxiliary fuel pump. The auxiliary fuel pump is electrically-driven and is primarily
used for priming the engine prior to starting.
14) LDG GEAR - Controls the aircraft's landing gear. Press to raise and lower the landing gear. Three green
lamps will indicate the landing gear are down and locked and three red lamps will indicate the landing
gear is cycling up or down.
15) TANK SELECT - The tank selector is a four-position selector valve with OFF, LEFT, BOTH and RIGHT
positions. When set to BOTH, fuel is drawn from both wing tanks equally. When set to RIGHT, fuel is drawn
only from the right wing tank and when set to LEFT, fuel is drawn only from the left wing tank. When set to
OFF, the fuel supply is shut off. To control the tank selector, left-click the desired tank selector label.
16) ALT AIR - Controls the alternate air source. The alternate air switch is used on fuel-injected engines to
bypass the primary air intake in the event that it is obstructed (usually by ice).
17) CARB HEAT - Controls the carburetor heat function. When ON, ice build-up in the carburetor is prevented
and any accumulated ice in the carburetor will be melted to restore carburetor performance.
18) COWL FLAPS - The cowl flaps are used to aid in engine cooling on the ground and during climb. In
general, the cowl flaps should be opened during ground operations and takeoff and climb. The cowl flaps
should be closed during cruise, decent and landing.
19) PARK BRAKE - Controls the aircraft's parking brake.
20) MAGNETOS - The magnetos and the starter motor are controlled by the magnetos switch. The engine
should be operated on both magnetos (BOTH position) except during magneto checks. The magnetos
switch features five positions - OFF, R, L, BOTH and START. The R and L positions are used for magneto
checks. To control the magnetos switch, left- click the left-side click spot to turn the magnetos switch left
and left-click the right-side click-spot to turn the magnetos switch right. One click will move the magnetos
switch one step in the desired direction.
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utilities, applications and customizations
The G1000 Student Simulator includes several utilities and applications that are included to improve the
overall user experience.
G1000 Student SImulator Aircraft Installer
suggest using one of these aircraft to ensure the best training experience.
G1000 Student Simulator approved aircraft do not feature instrument panels or 3D exterior models. This
is normal and not required for use with the G1000 Student Simulator.
Installing G1000 Student Aircraft on a Local PC:

Follow the steps below to install the G1000 Student Aircraft when Flight Simulator is installed on the same PC
that the G1000 Student Simulator is installed on.
If Flight Simulator is installed on a separate PC (Remote PC), follow the steps in the Installing G1000 Student
Aircraft on a Remote PC section below and on the next page.
1) Launch the G1000 Aircraft Installer by double-clicking the G1000 Aircraft Installer shortcut in the Flight1
Aviation Technologies folder in your Start Menu.
2) Select the correct installer. It should match the version of Flight Simulator you're using, either Flight
Simulator X (FSX), Prepar3D™ V2 (P3D V2) or Prepar3D™ V3 (P3D V3).
3) Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Ensure that the installer path points to your Flight
Simulator installation's root folder.
IMPORTANT: When selecting an aircraft within FSX or Prepar3D™, make sure to select an F1Tech G1000
aircraft variant (Flight1 Aviation Technologies in the Publisher drop-down menu).
Installing G1000 Student Aircraft on a Remote PC:

Follow the steps on the next page to install the G1000 Student Aircraft when Flight Simulator is installed on a
Remote PC (not on the same PC that the G1000 Student Simulator is installed on).
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G1000 Student SImulator Aircraft Installer
Installing G1000 Student Aircraft on a Remote PC, Continued:

1) On the PC that you installed the G1000 Student Simulator on, open the Aircraft Installer folder located in
your Local Disk > Flight1 Aviation Technologies > G1000 Student (or G1000 Student Pro) directory. Within
that folder will be an f1tech_aircraft.exe appplication file.
Copy File
2) Copy the f1tech_aircraft.exe file onto a USB thumb drive, then create a new folder on the Remote PC and name it
Aircraft Installer. Paste the f1tech_aircraft.exe file into the folder you created.
3) Launch the G1000 Aircraft Installer by double-clicking the f1tech_aircraft.exe file that you copied.
4) Select the correct installer. It should match the version of Flight Simulator you're using, either Flight
Simulator X (FSX), Prepar3D™ V2 (P3D V2) or Prepar3D™ V3 (P3D V3).
IMPORTANT: When selecting an aircraft within FSX or Prepar3D™, make sure to select an F1Tech G1000
aircraft variant (Flight1 Aviation Technologies in the Publisher drop-down menu).
SoundStream Application
SoundStream is a utility included with the G1000 Student Simulator software package that allows Microsoft®
Flight Simulator X to maintain its sound environment when another application, such as the G1000 Student
Simulator, has focus (not required when using Prepar3D™). It is intended for use when Flight Simulator X is
running on the same PC that the G1000 Student Simulator is running on.
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SoundStream Application, continued....
The SoundStream application is designed for use when the

G1000 Student Simulator and Flight Simulator X are installed
on the same PC. Installation isn't necessary if you're running the
G1000 Student Simulator on a different PC as Flight Simulator or if
you're using Prepar3D™. When using Prepar3D™ on the same PC as the
Disable Mute on Lost Focus
G1000 Student Simulator, you must disable the Mute On Lost Focus
option in the Prepar3D™ Options > Sound menu.
Installing SoundStream:
1) Launch the SoundStream Application Installer by double-clicking the SoundStream shortcut in the Flight1
Aviation Technologies folder in your Start Menu.
Check Path
Press Install
After you finish the installation and close the installer, the SoundStream Module Installer will open and it
will automatically detect which version of Flight Simulator you have installed and display the path to the
respective program executable in the Path field.
IMPORTANT: If the path to the executable is incorrect, press the Select button, navigate to the executable
for your Flight Simulator version, then left-click on it to highlight it and display the path in the Path field.
Flight1 SoundStream Module to.
4) After verifying the correct path(s), press the Install Flight Simulator module(s) button to install the Flight1
SoundStream Module onto your PC, then press the OK button to close the SoundStream Module Installer.
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SoundStream Application, continued....
Using the SoundStream Application:
Select Settings
1) SoundStream is accessed using the Flight Simulator Menu Bar. Select the SoundStream Settings option
from the Add-Ons drop-down menu.
Enable Option
2) Enable the Play FS Sound When Other Applications Have Focus option, choose the desired sound level
(we recommend leaving it at 100%), then press the OK button. You'll now be able to hear Flight Simulator X
sounds even though the G1000 Student Simulator gauge windows have focus.
UPDATING G1000 STUDENT SIMULATOR NAVIGATION DATA
G1000 Student Simulator navigation data (AIRAC data) is provided by Navigraph, an online navigation database
service. When desired, the G1000 Student Simulator navigation data can be updated to match current real-world
navigation data by updating the AIRAC cycle. For more information, visit www.navigraph.com.
The currently installed Navigraph AIRAC data cycle information is displayed on the G1000 Student Simulator
Interface once it connects to Flight Simulator.
WAAS and Obstacle data is provided by Flight1 Aviation Technologies and is separate from the navigation data
provided by Navigraph. To update WAAS and obstacle data, press the G1000 Plug-Ins button on the G1000
Student Simulator Interface.
Flight1 Aviation Technologies is not responsible for errors in the AIRAC data provided by Navigraph. To
report AIRAC data errors, please contact Navigraph at fmsdata@navigraph.com.
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user waypoints utility
The G1000 Student Simulator includes a User Waypoint utility that allows you to add custom waypoints to the
G1000 Student Simulator navigation data. This is useful if a waypoint is missing from the stock navigation data,
or if you need to add a custom waypoint for any reason.
This utility only adds waypoints to the G1000 Student Simulator navigation data. It does not add waypoints
to the Flight Simulator navigation data.
Input Name Input Coordinates
Press Add to List
Press Save
Adding User Waypoints:

1) Input the coordinates of the waypoint you want to add to the G1000 Student Simulator navigation database,
input a Name for your waypoint, then press the Add to List button. Your custom waypoint will be added to
the Waypoint List in decimal format.
2) If desired, add any other desired custom waypoints, then press the Save button to save your custom
waypoints to the G1000 Student Simulator navigation database. Custom waypoints are saved in a separate
user_waypoints database.
Deleting User Waypoints:

1) From within the Waypoint List, left-click to highlight the waypoint you want to delete, then press the Delete
button. The selected waypoint will be deleted from the user_waypoints database.
using takeoff/go-around mode
The G1000 Student Simulator features a Takeoff/Go-Around mode that can be triggered in two ways:
(A) As a keyboard command on the PC where the G1000 Student Simulator is running.
(B) As a keyboard or joystick command on the PC where Flight Simulator is running.
Option (A):
The first option (A) requires setting up a G1000 Student Simulator keyboard command as described in the
Creating Keyboard Commands section on the next page.
To do this, open the F1G1000_keyboard.ini file located in the Local Disk > Flight1 Aviation Technologies >
G1000 Student folder in a text editor (such as Notepad), then add the name GAButton= to the ini file and
save the file. It can be added in either the [G1000_PFD] or [G1000_MFD] sections.
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using takeoff/go-around mode, Continued....
Option (B):
The second option (B) is for a joystick connected to the PC that is running Flight Simulator. If you run the G1000
Student Simulator and Flight Simulator on the same PC, you can disregard this procedure.
The file named “goaround.ini”, which is located in the Local Disk > Flight1 Aviation Technologies > G1000
Student > Go Around folder should be copied into the main root folder of Prepar3D™ or Flight Simulator X.
This is the same folder that contains either Prepar3D.exe or FSX.exe.
In the Flight Simulator Options > Settings > Controls > Buttons and Keys tab, there is only one field which
is named, “G1000_TOGA”. You can choose either a keyboard command, or you can set up a joystick
command. We only support the TO/GA button in this way.
An example of a joystick command is this: joystick:0:button:0.

This means the first joystick that is connected to the PC and the first button of the joystick. 0 is considered the
first item, not (1). Other buttons can be assigned, but since we use a SimConnect function, more
information on configuring this function can be found here: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/
cc526983.aspx#SimConnect_MapInputEventToClientEvent.
Creating Keyboard Commands
Keyboard commands can be used to control many functions of the G1000 Student Simulator PFD, MFD (and
audio panel included with the G1000 Student Simulator Standard version). Follow the procedures below to
assign keyboard commands to the functions desired.
1) From within Windows Explorer, open the F1G1000_keyboard.ini file located in the Local Disk > Flight1
Aviation Technologies > G1000 Student folder in a text editor (such as Notepad). You will be presented with
a list of functions that can be controlled by a keyboard command. The functions that keyboard commands
can be assigned to for each instrument are separated by instrument name. For example, all functions that
keyboard commands can be assigned to for the PFD are listed under [G1000_PFD].
2) Scroll down to locate the function you would like to assign a keyboard command to. For example....
[G1000_PFD]
ComSwap=
....then enter the keyboard command

you would like to use. For example....
[G1000_PFD]
ComSwap=ctrl+c
3) Repeat this process to assign keyboard commands to any remaining functions you would like to, then save
and close the file.
Keyboard commands must consist of combination commands only! For example, ctrl+c or shift+c or
ctrl+shift+c. Single character commands are not supported. In addition, because only one G1000
Student Simulator gauge window can be controlled at one time, duplicate keyboard commands can be
assigned to the same function for two different instruments for continuity. For example, you can assign the
same keyboard command (e.g., ctrl+c) to control the COM Swap function on both the PFD and the MFD.
If you assign keyboard commands while the G1000 Student Simulator is running, changes will not
function without first closing the G1000 Student Simulator, then launching it again.
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Flight1 system info utility
The Flight1 System Info utility is used to create a system report for use in troubleshooting problems with your
G1000 Student Simulator. This report can help us determine problems with your G1000 Student Simulator
installation. When contacting us for product support, we suggest you create a System Report using the Flight1
System Info utility and send it to us when creating a ticket using the ticket support system.
Press Create Report File
1) Launch the F1SystemInfo file located in the Flight1 Aviation Technologies folder in your Start Menu. The Flight1
System Info utility will gather information about your system.
IMPORTANT: No private information is compiled in the System Report. Only information about your system
hardware, Flight Simulator version and operating system is compiled.
2) Press the Create Report File button to save the report as a text (.txt) file. This file can then be forwarded to us
to aid in product support.
troubleshooting
Use the information in this section to solve some of the more common problems you might encounter with
your G1000 Student Simulator software. Most common problems are described here and can be solved by the
user quickly without the need to contact support.
Required Simconnect DLL Missing error when trying to use the G1000 Student Simulator:
This error is caused by an improper installation of the required Flight Simulator X files for the G1000 to operate.
Your copy of Flight Simulator X must be up to date in order to operate the G1000. If you are receiving the above
error, you need to download and install Service Packs SP1 and SP2 for Flight Simulator X. You can get them
here:
SP1 - http://www.microsoft.com/Products/Games/FSInsider/downloads/Pages/FlightSimulatorXServicePack1.aspx
SP2 - http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=8986
G1000 Software Freezes While Compiling:

Press the Check for Updates button on the G1000 Student Simulator Interface to update your software to the
latest version which will correct this problem.
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troubleshooting
No IP Address Error:
If you are getting a "No IP Address. Unable to Connect to Network Error", you need to make sure you have
installed the G1000 Network Module on the PC that is running Flight Simulator. For more information, see the
G1000 Network Module section on pages 13 and 14.
Can't Connect to Flight Simulator Error:

This error can occur if you launch the G1000 Student Simulator before launching Flight Simulator. To fix
this error, either close the G1000 Student Simulator, launch Flight Simulator, then launch the G1000 Student
Simulator again, or press the Refresh button on the G1000 Student Simulator Interface. For more information,
see the Using the Refresh Button - Standard and Pro Versions on page 16.
Access Violation Error:

If you receive and Access Violation Error when launching the G1000 Student Simulator, right-click the G1000
Student (or G1000 Student Pro) shortcut on your desktop or in the Flight1 Aviation Technologies folder in your
Start Menu and choose to Run as System Administrator. Restart the G1000 Student Simulator and press the
Check for Updates button on the G1000 Student Simulator Interface to download the latest update which will
correct this problem.
License Error When Launching the G1000 Student Simulator:

If you receive a license error when launching the G1000 Student Simulator, you should re-activate your
software using the Activation Console. For more information, see the Activating or Re-Activating Your Software
section on page 12.
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G1000 Student Simulator User’s Guide
Addendum re Updated Interface
Added with version 1.61
The G1000 Student Simulator user interface (for both the Standard and Pro versions) was updated with version
1.61 of the software to make it more intuitive to use. The information in this addendum replaces the
information on pages 15-30 of the User’s Guide.
Launching the G1000 Student Simulator Software

Launch the G1000 Student Simulator software by double-clicking the G1000 Student (or G1000 Student Pro)
shortcut on your desktop, or from Flight1 Aviation Technologies folder in the Windows Start Menu.
After the database loads, you’ll be presented with the G1000 Student Simulator Interface. The first time you
launch the G1000 Student Simulator, it may take few minutes to load the data. On subsequent launches the data
will load much faster.
Interface Overview
The G1000 Student Simulator interface allows you to connect the G1000 Student Simulator software to
Prepar3D or Flight Simulator X, launch and configure the G1000 PFD and MFD gauges, change optional settings,
and much more.
The interface is organized into tabs:
• Main
• Display Options
• G1000 Options
• Plug-ins
• Hardware (Pro version only)
Each tab contains one or more sections. The options in each section are explained below.
To close the G1000 Student Simulator Interface, click the red X in the upper right corner of the G1000 Student
Simulator interface. The G1000 Student Simulator will disconnect from the flight simulator, and will close.
MAIN TAB
“Aircraft Selection” section

Eight aircraft configurations are provided (Cessna 172S, 172R, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H; and Diamond
DA40 and DA42NG). Each configuration sets the V speeds that are displayed on the airspeed indicator, and
makes the MFD Engine Indication System realistic for that aircraft.
To select an aircraft:
• Click the drop-down list and select the desired aircraft model. The V speed values for that specific
aircraft will be displayed in the boxes to the right, and will be reflected on the airspeed indicator on the
PFD.
To manually edit the V speed values to ensure that the airspeed indicator will correctly display the V speeds
for the specific aircraft you're flying:
1. Click in the boxes to the right of the V speed labels, and type the desired value.
2. To save your edits, click the Save button.
NOTE: If you're flying an aircraft that isn't one of the provided aircraft, select an aircraft that has a similar Engine
Indication System display, and edit the V speed values to match your aircraft.
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To reset the V speed values for the currently selected aircraft back to the defaults:
1. Click the Reset Values button.

2. To save your edits, click the Save button.
“Connect to a Flight Simulator” section

IMPORTANT: To avoid connection issues, P3D or FSX should be loaded and running prior to launching the G1000
Student Simulator software. In addition, the G1000 Network Module must be installed on the PC that is running
P3D or FSX, regardless if the G1000 Student Simulator is running on the same PC or on a different PC. For more
information, see the G1000 Network Module section on pages 13 and 14. When you launch the flight simulator,
you may be prompted by Windows firewall, or another network firewall solution, to allow P3D or FSX to
“unblock the network connection.” Please allow this.
To connect to a flight simulator on the local network:
1. Select the Local Network (LAN) radio button. After the G1000 Student Simulator database finishes
loading, the IP address of each PC on your network that is actively running a flight simulator will be
displayed. (If you launch the G1000 Student Simulator before you launch the flight simulator, the flight
simulator’s IP address won’t be automatically detected. To refresh the list, click the Refresh button.)
IMPORTANT: The G1000 Student Simulator software can connect to (and is only designed to connect to)
only one instance of P3D or FSX at a time, although you might have P3D and/or FSX installed and
running on more than one PC on your network.
2. Click the IP address of the PC/flight simulator you want the G1000 Student Simulator to connect to, then
click the Connect button.
3. When successfully connected, “G1000 Connected” will be displayed in green, and the Connect button
will change to a Disconnect button.
To connect to a flight simulator on the local network or the Internet using its IP address:
1. Select the IP Address radio button.

2. Manually enter the flight simulator computer’s IP address.
3. To have the G1000 Student Simulator automatically connect to this flight simulator in future sessions,
select the Auto-connect from now on checkbox.
4. Click the Connect button.
When successfully connected, “G1000 Connected” will be displayed in green, and the Connect button will
change to a Disconnect button.
IMPORTANT: If you're unable to connect to P3D or FSX, either via LAN or via IP address, verify that the G1000
Network Module is installed on the PC that is running the flight simulator, and that your firewall is configured to
allow it to communicate with the network.
To disconnect from the connected flight simulator:
• Click the Disconnect button.
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Resetting Options, Checking for Updates, and Getting Help
To reset all G1000 Student Simulator Interface options to their default values:
• Click the Reset All Options to Default button and follow the on-screen prompts.
To check for updates to the G1000 Student Simulator software:
• Click the Check for Updates button.
The Flight1 Aviation Technologies Software Update webpage will display in the default browser (requires an
Internet connection). The software version you're using and the current software version will be displayed. If an
update is available, instructions will be provided to download and install the update. All new purchases come
with 6 months’ worth of support and updates. After 6 months, you must purchase a service plan to receive
support and updates.
To open the G1000 Student Simulator User's Guide PDF:
• Click the Help button.
DISPLAY OPTIONS TAB

Standard version:
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Pro version:
The Display Options tab allows you to enable or disable different Window options to customize the G1000
Student Simulator to suit your specific setup and preferences. Changes are reflected immediately and are
automatically saved for future sessions.
“Windows” section (Standard Version)

Because all gauges reside in their own separate windows, the gauges can be resized or repositioned to any
desired position on your monitor. They can even be moved to another monitor if you're using multiple monitors.
Simply left-click and hold the gauge window frame to drag or resize it.
Show Window
To display the PFD, MFD, Standby Instruments, Audio Panel, or Switches gauge window onscreen:
• Select the respective Show Window checkbox.
Show Border
To show the title bar and border around a window (to facilitate moving or resizing it with the mouse):
• Select the respective Show Border checkbox.
Each window’s position (x/y), width, and height are displayed in its title bar. Note that gauge windows cannot be
resized or repositioned when the borders are not shown.
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Show Background Image
To display a generic instrument panel background on your main monitor behind the G1000 Student Simulator
gauges (for a more realistic appearance):
• Select the Show Background Image checkbox.
Show Alignment Grid

To display an alignment grid over the instrument panel background described above, to help you align the
G1000 Student Simulator gauge windows (PFD, MFD, etc.):
• Select the Show Alignment Grid checkbox.
Save Window Positions

To save the current size and position of each window:
• Select the Save Window Positions checkbox.
When you re-launch the G1000 Student Simulator, the windows will automatically display in the saved size and
position.
“Windows” section (Pro Version)

Show Window
To display the PFD, MFD, Standby Instruments, or Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument system (IESI)
gauge window onscreen:
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• Select the respective Show Window checkbox.
NOTE: Because the G1000 Student Simulator Pro version is designed for use with hardware-based systems, an
audio panel gauge is not included. A separate hardware-based audio panel is typically a part of these systems.
Show Border
To show the title bar and border around a window (to facilitate moving or resizing it with the mouse):
• Select the respective Show Border checkbox. Each window’s position (x/y), width, and height are
displayed in its title bar.
Save Window Position

To save the current size and position of each window:
• Select the Save Window Positions checkbox.
When you re-launch the G1000 Student Simulator, the windows will automatically display in the saved size and
position. Enabling this feature will streamline the steps required to launch and configure the G1000 Student
Simulator each time you use it.
“Other” section
Show Tooltips
You can become familiar with the G1000’s controls, and their functions, by displaying tooltips on the screen
when you move the cursor over a click-spot on the PFD, MFD or other gauge.
To display tooltips:
• Select the Show Tooltips checkbox.
Show Knob Clickspots

To make it easier to learn how to control the different functions of each knob, or to make it easier to control
knobs when using a touchscreen, you can display the “clickspots” that you need to click (or press on a
touchscreen) to control the knobs on the PFD and MFD.
To show knob clickspots:
• Select the Show Knob Clickspots checkbox.
NOTE: the “Show Tooltips” and “Show Knob Clickspots” options are generally not used with the G1000 Student
Simulator Pro version, which is designed to work with hardware bezels.
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Minimize Interface on Startup
By default, the G1000 Student Simulator interface will be displayed until you minimize it to the Windows
Taskbar. Using the “Minimize Interface on Startup” feature will streamline the steps required to launch and
configure the G1000 Student Simulator each time you use it.
To automatically minimize the interface to the Windows Taskbar after launching the G1000 Student
Simulator:
• Select the Minimize Interface on Startup checkbox.
“Display Selection” section (Pro version only)

The Pro version of the G1000 Student Simulator is intended to be used with hardware bezels that integrate
displays for the PFD and MFD. You can specify the display (monitor) on which you want the PFD, MFD, and IESI
to display.
To select the display (monitor) you want the PFD, MFD, or IESI to be displayed on:
• In the respective drop-down list, select the desired the monitor.
If “Default” is selected, the PFD, MFD, or IESI will display in a separate small window on the default monitor
(when you select the respective “Show Window” checkbox on the “Display Options” tab).
If a specific display is selected (e.g. “\DISPLAY1,” “\DISPLAY2,” etc.), the PFD, MFD, or IESI will display in full
screen on the selected display.
Show Bezel
When using hardware bezels with physical buttons and knobs, you’ll want to remove the bezel graphics from the
gauge. When using a mouse or a touchscreen to control the G1000 Student Simulator, you’ll want to display the
bezel graphics.
To show or hide the bezel graphics:
• Select or clear the Show Bezel checkboxes.
“Position Adjustment” section (Pro version only)

You can adjust the size and position of the PFD and MFD gauge windows to precisely fit displays integrated into
hardware bezels using the Position Adjustment controls.
To adjust the size and position of the PFD and MFD gauge windows:
1. Select the PFD or MFD radio button to select that gauge.

2. Click the Size and Position buttons to resize or reposition the gauge in one pixel increments. For quicker
but less accurate adjustments, select the 10x checkbox to resize or reposition the gauge in ten pixel
increments.
To reset the selected gauge to its default size and position:
• Click the Reset button.
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G1000 OPTIONS TAB
“MFD Options” section

Show Track Vector
The Track Vector is a cyan line segment extending to a predicted location based on the aircraft’s movement, and
is useful in minimizing track angle error.
To display the Track Vector on the MFD and on the PFD inset map:
• Select the Show Track Vector checkbox.
The Track Vector will not display until the aircraft reaches 30 knots airspeed.
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Show Nav Range Ring
The Nav Range Ring shows the direction of travel (ground track) on a rotating compass card. The range is
determined by the map range. The range is 1/4 of the map range.
To display the Nav Range Ring on the MFD:
• Select the Show Nav Range Ring checkbox.
Show Fuel Range Ring

The map can display a fuel range ring which shows the remaining flight distance. A dashed green circle indicates
the selected range to reserve fuel. A solid green circle indicates the total endurance range. If only reserve fuel
remains, the range is indicated by a solid yellow circle.
To display the Fuel Range Ring on the MFD:
• Select the “Show Fuel Range Ring” checkbox.
NOTE: To see the Fuel Range Ring, you must set the correct Remaining Fuel value on the MFD ENGINE/SYSTEM
sub-page, and the aircraft must be moving at 40 knots or faster.
Enable Flap and Trim Indicators

Optional ﬂap and trim indicators are located on the MFD next to the engine information.
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To display flap and trim indicators on the MFD:
• Select the Enable Flap and Trim Indicators checkbox.
“Map Orientation” section

The orientation of both the MFD Map and the PFD Inset Map can be independently changed.
To change a map’s orientation:
• Select the North Up, HDG Up, TRK Up or DTK Up radio button.
“Map Features” section

If you experience MFD Map display performance issues, disable one or more of the map features to improve
performance.
To display Military Operations Airspace boundaries, Railroads, Water/Ocean Names, or Rivers:
• Select the respective Map Features checkboxes.
Topo Scale
The Topo Scale allows you to quickly and easily view color coded elevations, the Maximum Displayed Elevation,
the Minimum Displayed Elevation, the current Aircraft Altitude (MSL) and the Ground Elevation.
To display the Topo Scale on the MFD:
• Select the Show Topo Scale checkbox.
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PLUG-INS TAB
“Aircraft Plug-ins” section

This section shows which optional G1000 Student Simulator aircraft plug-ins are installed.
“Navigation Database” section

This section shows the installed Navigraph database cycle. To learn about updating your navdata, see page 45.
“Other Plug-ins” section

This section shows which other optional G1000 Student Simulator plug-ins are installed.
To learn more about the available plug-ins to purchase:
• Click the Buy Plug-ins button.
The Flight1 Aviation Technologies G1000 Plug-ins webpage will display in the default browser (requires an
Internet connection). This page lists the currently available plug-ins, including quarterly U.S. WAAS and Obstacle
Database updates, that are available for purchase.
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HARDWARE TAB
“Connected Hardware” section

This section shows which optional hardware components are connected.
To learn more about the available plug-ins to purchase:
• Click the Buy Hardware button.
The Flight1 Aviation Technologies Simulation Hardware webpage will display in the default browser (requires an
Internet connection).
“Platform Selection” section

Automatic Configuration
To automatically configure the G1000 Student Simulator software to work with a supported hardware-based
system:
1. Select the hardware you own by selecting the F1 Tech 1000, Emuteq 1000, Simkits TRC1000, or Brunner
BEH1000 radio button.
2. Close the G1000 Student Simulator interface and restart it so the changes take effect.
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The physical buttons and knobs on your hardware will control the G1000 Student Simulator’s functions.
To custom fit the PFD and MFD gauges to your hardware-based system’s displays, follow the steps in the
“Display Options tab” section above.
Manual Configuration
If you do not own one of the four hardware platforms listed and are using other hardware with the G1000
Student Simulator Pro software, you can customize the way your hardware buttons and knobs work.
To manually configure the G1000 Student Simulator software to work with other hardware:
1. Select the F1 Tech 1000 radio button.

2. Close the G1000 Student Simulator interface and restart it so the changes take effect.
3. Edit and save the F1G1000_joystickmap.ini file (see below).
4. Edit and save the F1G1000_keyboard.ini file (see below).
You can specify which of your hardware buttons and knobs control which G1000 functions in the G1000 Student
software in the F1G1000_joystickmap.ini and F1G1000_keyboard.ini files. The files are both located in
C:\Flight1 Aviation Technologies\G1000 Student Pro (or wherever you installed the G1000 Student Simulator
Pro software).
Editing F1G1000_joystickmap.ini
Edit F1G1000_joystickmap.ini to map hardware events generated by buttons and knobs on a joystick, or by
hardware emulating a joystick.
IMPORTANT: Before editing the file, close the G1000 Student Simulator.
This ini file has sections to map hardware to the G1000 Student Simulator PFD, MFD, Audio panel, and GCU 475
MFD controller buttons. The sections are labelled with headers: [G1000_PFD], [G1000_MFD], [G1000_Audio],
and [GCU475].
Within each section, the G1000 Student Simulator’s button functions are listed on the left, with the associated
joystick button on the right after an “=” (equal sign):
[G1000_PFD]
Softkey1=G1000 PFD:button40
In the example above, “button 40” on the “G1000 PFD” joystick is mapped to the “Softkey1” function on the
G1000 Student Simulator PFD.
The joystick (or emulated joystick) name and button name can be obtained from the Windows Control
Panel/Game Controllers dialog. The joystick name must be written exactly the same as it is written there,
followed by a colon and then a button name. The format that is accepted is “joystickname:Button##” where ##
is the number of the button.
IMPORTANT: In the Game Controllers dialog, the numbering starts at “01,” so you need to subtract 1 from the
button number stated there when you type it into the ini file. The lowest button number in the .ini file will
therefore be “00”.
NOTE: Joystick commands will only function when the G1000 Student Simulator is connected to P3D or FSX.
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Editing F1G1000_keyboard.ini
Edit F1G1000_keyboard.ini to map hardware events generated by a keyboard, or by hardware emulating a
keyboard.
IMPORTANT: Before editing the file, close the G1000 Student Simulator.
This ini file has sections to map hardware to the G1000 Student Simulator PFD, MFD, Audio panel, and GCU 475
MFD controller buttons. The sections are labelled with headers: [G1000_PFD], [G1000_MFD], [G1000_Audio],
and [GCU475].
Within each section, the G1000 Student Simulator’s button functions are listed on the left, with the associated
keyboard command on the right after an “=” (equal sign):
[G1000_PFD]
ComSwap=CTRL+C
In the example above, the keyboard command “CTRL+C” is mapped to the “ComSwap” function on the G1000
Student Simulator PFD.
IMPORTANT: Single character commands are not supported. Only use combination commands like Shift+A,
CTRL+B, or CTRL+SHIFT+1. You can assign the same key command to functions in different sections of the .ini
file. For example, you can assign CTRL+2 to the Softkey2 function in both the [G1000 PFD] and [G1000 MFD]
sections.
NOTE: Keyboard commands will only function when the G1000 Student Simulator is connected to P3D or FSX.
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Printing This User's Guide

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IMPORTANT: To ensure that the entire User's Guide prints, make

G1000 Student Simulator Approved Aircraft

User waypoints utility

The G1000 Student Simulator includes a User Waypoint

G1000 Student Simulator Keyboard Commands

G1000 Student Simulator Pro Version

Although most PC brands will work well as long as the specifications

flight control recommendations

detailed recommendations - basic setup

IMPORTANT: When running both the G1000

PRO TIP: For added realism, a touchscreen monitor can be

In this configuration two networked PCs are used. One PC will

• Cirrus SR20/SR22 Perspective Plug-in: If you fly a Cirrus

• SaferTaxi Plug-in: This plug-in provides geo-referenced

VISPRO with G1000 Student Simulator Failures Plug-In

For more information about VISPRO Virtual Instructor Station

• Install G1000 Student Simulator and Activate Software

1) Enter the product Serial Number in field 1.

IMPORTANT: The Serial Number is printed on a

4) Re-enter your Email address in field 4 to confirm it.

5) Ensure that your PC is connected to the Internet,

If your PC has no Internet connection, press

You can View your Registration Information

Installing the G1000 Network Module on a Local PC

Installing the G1000 Network Module on a Remote PC

1) Place the G1000 Student Simulator CD into the Remote

2) When the autorun installer opens, click the Install G1000

Press Next Press Finish

Uninstalling the G1000 Network Module

Launching the G1000 Student Simulator

G1000 Student Simulator Interface Overview

Connecting to Flight Simulator (Automatic IP Detection) - Standard and Pro Versions

(1) Select IP Address

Using the Refresh Button - Standard and Pro Versions

Do Not Ask Again Option - Standard and Pro Versions

Autohide Interface - Standard and Pro Versions

Main Category Tab - Standard and Pro Versions

or Enter Your Own and Save

Choosing a Preset Aircraft Configuration:

Entering Custom V-Speed Values:

Resetting Custom V-Speed Values:

Reset to Default Settings:

Press to Reset ALL Options

window borders are removed.

Enable to Open Gauges/Disable to Close Gauges

option is shown below and on the next few pages.

Choosing Display and Bezel Options:

(3) Remove Bezels if Applicable

(2) Show PFD and MFD

Sizing and Positioning Gauge Windows:

Resetting Gauge Window Size and Position:

(1) Select Gauge

(2) Press to Reset Size and Position

option is shown below and on the next few pages.