G1000 Practice Scenarios
Guided, fact-checked drills for the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. Open any scenario for the step-by-step, or launch the interactive trainer.
Free scenarios
Meet the PFD
beginnerSet the three bugs every flight starts with: heading, altitude, and the altimeter.
Change the navigation source (CDI)
beginnerSwitch the HSI between GPS and VOR/LOC guidance with the CDI softkey.
Tune and swap the NAV radio
beginnerSet a VOR frequency in standby, then flip it to active.
Fly Direct-To a waypoint
beginnerUse the Direct-To key and the FMS knobs to go straight to an airport.
Build a flight plan
intermediateOpen the MFD flight plan page and enter two waypoints in sequence.
Autopilot: heading and altitude hold
intermediateSet the bugs, engage the GFC 700, and hold a heading and altitude.
Premium scenarios
Intercept and track a GPS course
intermediateGo Direct-To, then let the autopilot capture and hold the GPS course.
Set up an ILS approach
advancedTune the localizer, select the course and source, then arm APR.
Climb with FLC and capture altitude
intermediateSet a higher altitude, climb in Flight Level Change, and watch ALT capture.
Descend with Vertical Speed
intermediateSet a lower target, select VS, and dial a 500 fpm descent.
Divert to the nearest airport
intermediateUse the Nearest page to find an airport, then Direct-To it.
Full VFR departure setup
advancedEverything a departure needs: altimeter, bugs, a flight plan, and the autopilot climbing on course.