After 6 flight test hours and 16 XC hours, 6017J has found her way home from Kansas.
Cessna Boulevard, Independence KS. Really.
I am pleased to say that my initial fears regarding checkouts were unfounded, and we are going to begin the G1000 checkouts at 2 hours of ground and 2 hours of dual instruction, and work our way down from there if this proves to make competent pilots. even after 16 hours, I don't know everything about this system -- so our strategy is to make you a safe, competent pilot first, and then arm you with enough information to navigate the system second. A "license to learn" all over again, but at your own speed.
Julie on the ramp, Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma CityThe important ground topics are:
VFR instrumentation, and where to find everything now
Basic PFD/MFD navigation
The autopilot ("James")
Emergencies/failure modes
And the important airborne topics are:
Traffic/TIS
Autopilot coupling ("NAV mode")
In-flight weather and database
Helpful features, tips & tricks
Emergencies/failure modes
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After that, I believe you can all join me in learning this huge and impressive avionics package on your own time, enroute to your own destinations.
In the meantime, here are some random pictures of the return trip for you to roll your eyes at.
Blue Skies,
- Mike
Dalhart, TX
Lovely view. Too bad about the 45kt average headwind.
On the ramp, Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix
