Friday, December 18, 2009
Great G1000 Training by Gerry from Redmond WA USA
Pros: Dual mode, synthetic vision simulation, audio, variety of Cessna models Cons: Would like to see the audio panel added at some point. Review: This is one of the best simulators for G1000 training I have seen or used. Of course, it comes from the source, Garmin, but it is still well done. The dual mode allows you to simulate a cockpit with synchronized PFD and MFD. Pair this simulator with Max Trescott's Glass Cockpit Handbook and you are ready for some serious G1000 learning without burning fuel or relying on a GPU. Of course the Cessna manuals are a great read too.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Excellent product by Philip from Cosham Portsmouth United Kingdom
Pros: A cheap way to learn the G1000 Cons: none Review: Latest version (9.03). Covers all Cessna Nav III aircraft. Dosn't need the latest PC (XP is fine). Works with 2 monitors (PFD / MFD) but even a 3.3GHz processor has problems refreshing both screens (autopilot drops out). Essential product if you really want to explore the Garmin G1000 safely.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
unusable on any modern day computer by William R from Oviedo FL USA
Pros: none Cons: unusable Review: Could not use it! It is only useable on an old high end computer that uses windows 2000 or XP. Then that computer must have a lot of ram and a fast processor. Generally, someone who has a high end computer has up to date operating systems. It also was not useable on a mac/PC clone, no matter if all the parameters are met; the program determined something was amiss. Either the sellers of this program (Garmin) are living in the past and don't know how to upgrade their program, or they are so afraid it will be shared somehow that they make it unusable, therefore it is!
Monday, July 27, 2009
The easiest way to get used to the switchology needed to operate the G1000, short of actually running up the system on the airplane! by Randy from Kiefer OK USA
Pros: Requires the student to operate the switches like the real system. Cons: Sometimes the switches are not easy to select. They can be a little bit finnicky. Review: It works well on a computer with dual monitors. I understand that it can work well on a single-monitor system, but haven't had time to experiment with that feature.
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