Cessna 162 Skycatcher Pilots Guide

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CESSNA 162 Skycatcher for Flight Simulator X

Developed in Official Partnership with Cessna Aircraft Company


CESSNA 162 Skycatcher for Flight Simulator Xtable of contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

Important Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

PC Performance ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Reinstalling Your Software ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Aircraft Data ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Symbols and Abbreviations ..............................................................................................................................................................................10

Selecting Your Aircraft ..........................................................................................................................................................................................11

Creating a New Default Flight ..........................................................................................................................................................................11

Beginning With a Cold and Dark Cockpit ..................................................................................................................................................11

Control Setup and Realism Settings .............................................................................................................................................................12

Auxiliary Control Panel .........................................................................................................................................................................................13

2D Pop-Up Panels ..................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Exterior Aircraft Lighting and Animations ...................................................................................................................................................15

Virtual Cockpit ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Garmin G300 Primary Flight Display .............................................................................................................................................................20

Garmin G300 Multi-Function Display ............................................................................................................................................................26

Flight Planning .........................................................................................................................................................................................................37

Switch Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................................................40

Garmin SL40 COM Radio....................................................................................................................................................................................42

Garmin GTX370 Transponder ...........................................................................................................................................................................42

Magnetos Switch ....................................................................................................................................................................................................44

Fuel Indicating System ........................................................................................................................................................................................45

Control Sticks ............................................................................................................................................................................................................46

ELT - Emergency Locator Transmitter .........................................................................................................................................................46

Engine and Cabin Heat Controls ....................................................................................................................................................................47

Center Pedestal .......................................................................................................................................................................................................48

Limitations ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................49

Normal Procedures ...............................................................................................................................................................................................52

Performance Charts ..............................................................................................................................................................................................58



The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is a two-seat, single-engine light-sport aircraft (LSA). This latest aircraft in the Cessna line of general aviation aircraft is intended for flight training and general sport flying.

The Skycatcher features a high-wing design with tricycle landing gear and a castering nose wheel. The entire airframe is of conventional construction, featuring metal bulkheads, stringers and outer skin. Two integrated wing fuel tanks are positioned at the wing root, between the forward and aft wing spars. In addition, the fuselage features two entry doors that are hinged at the top, allowing for easier entry into the cabin.

The aircraft's flight controls consist of the standard elevator, aileron and rudder control surfaces. The control surfaces are manually operated via cable linkages. Dual control sticks are used for aileron and elevator control. These control sticks move similarly to floor-mounted control sticks, but allow easier entry into the cabin. The wing flaps are manually operated by a control lever mounted between the seats. The rudder and brakes are controlled by conventional rudder pedals with toe brakes.

The Skycatcher features a normally aspirated 4-cylinder piston engine and a Garmin G300 flight deck (PFD with optional integrated autopilot and optional MFD), a Garmin SL40 COM radio and a Garmin GTX327 transponder.

In addition to the detailed Garmin G300 PFD and MFD, you will find the aircraft model is extremely detailed, both inside and out. Aircraft systems are very detailed, given the limitations of Flight Simulator, and the sounds and flight dynamics are as close to the real aircraft as possible.

We hope that you enjoy the Flight1 Software Cessna 162 Skycatcher as much as we enjoyed creating it for you.

Many happy landings!

Jim Rhoads Flight1 Software

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About this Pilot's Guide

Customer suPPort

Please note that the Support Ticket System should not be used for technical product support.

FliGht simulAtor X sP2 requirements

This software is designed for entertainment purposes only. Although we have designed the Cessna 162 Skycatcher for Flight Simulator X to resemble and function as closely as possible the real full-scale aircraft, it is not 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% accuracy.

Flight1 Software is not responsible for errors due to differences in functionality between any parts of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher for Flight Simulator X and the real full-scale aircraft. This includes, but is not limited to, the aircraft model, flight performance and instruments, including the Garmin G300 flight deck.

ImpoRtant InfoRmatIon

Please read through this Pilot's Guide to become familiar with the Flight1 Software Cessna 162 Skycatcher. The Cessna 162 Skycatcher includes many avionics and features that you will want to familiarize yourself with. Taking the time to do this now will allow you to get the most enjoyment out of your new software.

The Flight1 Software Cessna 162 Skycatcher requires Microsoft Flight Simulator X SP2, Acceleration or Gold edition. This software is NOT compatible with Flight Simulator X SP1. For more information, and to download Service Pack (SP2) for Flight Simulator X, please visit the Microsoft FSInsider website at www.fsinsider.com

To ensure that the entire Pilot's Guide prints, make sure to choose Reduce to Printer Margins and Auto-Rotate and Center in your Adobe Acrobat Reader print dialog box.

PrintinG this Pilot's Guide

Even though this Pilot's Guide is designed in color to make it easy to read on your computer screen, if you wish to print this Pilot's Guide and save ink at the same time, please choose to print in Grayscale, via your computers print dialog screen.

Flight1 Software strives to provide timely, reliable support. The following support options are available:

For support related to passwords, order numbers, and key files, please visit our Automated Support System at www.flight1.com/view.asp?page=service

If you need further support related to one or more of items above, please use our Support Ticket System at www.flight1.com/ticket.asp

For technical product support related specifically to the Cessna 162 Skycatcher software package, please visit our Technical Support Forum at www.simforums.com/forums/



1) VOL - Press to turn the SL40 COM radio ON and OFF.

2) ACTIVE FREQUENCY - Displays the current active COM frequency.

3) STANDBY FREQUENCY - Displays the current standby COM frequency as indicated by the 's' indicator.

Pilot's Guide overview

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Most aircraft system features are detailed and explained in the associated panel section. Some aircraft systems that require more detailed explanations have their own separate sections.

Feature / FunctionDescriptions

ImpoRtant InfoRmatIon

Items that don't have a click-spot or function reference associated with them are not modeled in this simulation.

This Pilot's Guide is layed out in such a way to make it as easy as possible for you to become familiar with the Cessna 162 Skycatcher software package. This Pilot's Guide covers many aspects of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, including, but not limited to, the virtual cockpit, gauges, click-spots, aircraft systems, and the aircraft limitations, checklists and performance charts.

Nearly every knob, switch, button, key and lever in the Cessna 162 Skycatcher can be clicked on and has an associated function. The different sections of this Pilot's Guide detail each of the main panel sections and associated aircraft functions.

Items that can be clicked on are referenced in red and items that cannot be clicked on, but have a feature associated with it are referenced in orange. Knobs, levers and switches that have multiple click-spots associated with them feature yellow boxes that surround the specific click-spot. Items such as keys, buttons and two-position switches can be turned ON and OFF by simply clicking on them, therefore, no separate yellow box is displayed.

Each feature that is referenced has a corresponding number with a description of the specific feature and its function. See the example below:

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The Cessna 162 Skycatcher is an affordable light-sport aircraft that is designed for VFR flight rules. To keep it affordable, many Skycatcher's feature only one G300 display and no autopilot, therefore many of the features you might find in other more expensive aircraft, such as navigation radios, a separate MFD, autopilot with glideslope following, vertical navigation, etc., are not installed. Staying true to the overall concept and 'feel' of the Skycatcher, we haven't included many of the same features that aren't included in most of the real aircraft, such as navigation radios and approaches. However, because some of these features, such as a separate MFD and basic autopilot are optional, we've decided to include them in this simulation.



In general, Flight Simulator X is more demanding on system resources than any past version of Flight Simulator to date. This is mostly due to the added complexity of the scenery being displayed. The scenery is displayed at a much higher resolution and there is much more autogen, more highly-detailed 3D models, moving traffic, etc. Combine this with an aircraft like the Cessna 162 Skycatcher that features G300 PFD and MFD glass panels, and even more demand is placed on your system - much more so than if you're using one of the default aircraft. Because of this it's important that you optimize your system to get the best performance out of it.

If your PC is at the high end of the recommended system specifications, you should be able to run the Cessna 162 Skycatcher without issue. If, however, your PC is near the bottom of the system recommendations you may need to reduce some of your Flight Simulator settings to increase system performance. There are also changes that you can make to your video card settings to improve system performance.

We've listed some recommendations to help improve system performance. Since computer systems are so widely varied, these are general recommendations and may or may not help in all cases. It will be up to you to experiment with different settings until you are satisfied with the results.

Ensure that you have installed the latest updates for both your Windows and Flight Simulator X installations and defragment your hard drive regularly.

Many PCs have programs running in the background that are not necessary for use during gaming. Many of these background tasks can be temporarily shut down to free up more processing power for Flight Simulator X. Before launching Flight Simulator X, make sure to shut down any non-essential background tasks.

Adjust the settings for your video card directly through your video card and not through Flight Simulator X. In most cases, allowing your video card to control Anti-Aliasing and Anisiotropic Filtering is preferable to allowing Flight Simulator X to control these settings. Keep in mind that although higher Anti-Aliasing and Anisiotropic Filtering settings result in superior visuals, these settings can negatively affect Flight Simulator X performance. You may need to lower these settings to find a balance between high-quality visuals and acceptable performance. For ATI users, we recommend using ATI Tray Tools. For NVidia users, we recommend using NVidia Inspector.

Some of the settings in Flight Simulator X that affect performance are autogen, AI aircraft, road traffic, scenery complexity and water effects. These settings can cause even more of a performance hit if you are using add-on software that enhance these aspects of Flight Simulator X. You may need to lower one or more of these settings to find a balance between high-quality visuals and acceptable performance. Again, it will be up to you to experiment with settings until you are satisfied with the results.

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Do not back up the Extracted Program File that's located in your C:\Flight One Software folder. In most cases this file cannot be used to reinstall the product. If you reinstall the product using this file, you will most likely receive a license error when you run the software. Always be sure to back up and reinstall from the original file that you downloaded when you first made your purchase.

bACkinG uP your oriGinAl downloAd File And your key File

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Ensure that your PC is connected to the Internet, then follow the on-screen prompts to select your key file and enter your password (or enter your Flight1 login and password). Once your purchasing information is validated, the software will be extracted to your hard disc and the installation will start automatically.

After the installation completes, reboot your computer before running the software for the first time. This will ensure that any DLLs, fonts, etc., register with Windows and will ensure trouble-free use.

If you're using the Windows Vista or the Windows 7 operating system and are having trouble reinstalling your software, please visit the Flight1 Windows Vista Online FAQ here: http://www.flight1.com/view.asp?page=vista

If your PC is NOT connected to the Internet, choose the License Transfer option and follow the on-screen prompts.

On the main installation wrapper screen, press the Click Here to Reinstall button, or press the Optional Flight1 Login if you originally chose the keyless installation method.

Click Hereto Reinstall

ReInstallIng yoUR softwaRe

After you've installed your software, please take a moment to back up your original download file (the file you downloaded when you purchased the product - it has a red airplane icon and is labeled Flight One Purchasing Module) and your key file, both of which are saved to your hard disc in the folder that you specified before the download process. Both of these files should be backed up to a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM so that you can reinstall the product in the future without needing to redownload it.

Temporarily turn off any anti-virus software and any other disc utilities that may be running in the background.

Double-click the original download file (the Flight One Purchasing Module) to run the installation wrapper.



Manufacturer ...................................................................................................................................................Teledyne Continental MotorsModel ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................O-200-DEngine Type ....................................................................................................................Normally Aspirated, Direct-Drive, CarburetedNumber of Cylinders ........................................................................................................................... 4-Cylinder, Horizontally OpposedDisplacement ...........................................................................................................................................................................201.0 Cubic InchHorsepower .....................................................................................................................................................................100 BHP at 2750 RPM

Manufacturer ...................................................................................................................................................McCauley Propeller SystemsModel ..............................................................................................................................................................................................1A162/TCD6754Number of Blades .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2Diameter .........................................................................................................................................................................67 Inches (1.70 Meters)Type ............................................................................................................................................................................................................Fixed Pitch

Approved Fuel Grades ...............................................100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue) / 100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)

Total Fuel Capacity ..................................................................................................................................25.46 U.S. Gallons (96.34 Liters)

Total Usable Fuel ......................................................................................................................................24.00 U.S. Gallons (90.82 Liters)

Total Fuel Capacity Each Tank ..........................................................................................................12.73 U.S. Gallons (48.17 Liters)

Total Usable Fuel Each Tank ..............................................................................................................12.00 U.S. Gallons (45.41 Liters)

Oil Capacity - Sump ...................................................................................................................................................5.0 Quarts (4.73 Liters)Total Oil Capacity.........................................................................................................................................................5.5 Quarts (5.20 Liters)Minimum Operating Oil Quantity .........................................................................................................................3.5 Quarts (3.31 Liters)

Length ................................................................................................................................................................22 Feet 1 Inches (6.73 Meters)

Height ..................................................................................................................................................................7 Feet 4 Inches (2.22 Meters)

Wing Span ................................................................................................................................................ 30 Feet 4.62 Inches (9.26 Meters)

Landing Gear Wheelbase ................................................................................................................................62.40 Inches (1.58 Meters)

Wing Area ..............................................................................................................................120.00 Square Feet (11.15 Square Meters)

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Length - Overall ....................................................................................................................................................91.31 Inches (2.32 Meters)

Length - Excluding Cockpit .............................................................................................................................36.67 Inches (0.93 Meters)

Height (Cockpit / Baggage Area) ....................................................................47.00 Inches / 28.00 Inches (1.19 / 0.71 Meters)

Width (Cockpit / Baggage Area) ......................................................................43.60 Inches / 39.00 Inches (1.11 / 0.99 Meters)

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Seats ................................................................................................................................................................................2 (Pilot and Passenger)

ACCommodAtions

Service Ceiling ................................................................................................................................................14,625 Feet (4,457.70 Meters)

Altitudes

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Stall Speed

Clean (VS) ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41 KIAS

Landing Configuration (VSO) ......................................................................................................................................................... 37 KIAS

Maximum Flap Extended Speed (VFE)

Flaps - 10 .............................................................................................................................................................................................100 KIAS

Flaps - 25 ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 85 KIAS

Flaps - Full ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 70 KIAS

Maneuvering Speed (VA)

1320 Pounds ........................................................................................................................................................................................102 KIAS

1200 Pounds .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 96 KIAS

1100 Pounds .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 92 KIAS

Never Exceed Speed (VNE) .................................................................................................................................................................148 KIAS

Maximum Structural Cruising Speed (VNO) ................................................................................................................................124 KIAS

Maximum Ramp Weight .....................................................................................................................1324 Pounds (600.56 Kilograms)

Maximum Takeoff Weight ..................................................................................................................1320 Pounds (598.74 Kilograms)

Maximum Landing Weight ................................................................................................................1320 Pounds (598.74 Kilograms)

Standard Empty Weight ........................................................................................................................ 834 Pounds (378.29 Kilograms)

Maximum Useful Load ........................................................................................................................... 486 Pounds (220.45 Kilograms)

bAsiC PerFormAnCe

Takeoff Distance, Sea Level, 20C, MTOW ................................................................................................ 665 Feet (202.69 Meters)

Landing Distance, Sea Level, 20C, MLW .................................................................................................. 685 Feet (208.79 Meters)

Rate of Climb, Sea Level, 20C, MTOW ................................................................... 865 Feet/Minute (263.65 Meters/Minutes)

Cruise Speed, ISA 6000 Feet ASL .......................................................................................................................109 KTAS @ 2750 RPM

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Maximum Baggage Weight ..................................................................................................................... 50 Pounds (22.68 Kilograms)

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VSO Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the aircraft is controllable in the landing configuration at maximum gross weight.

VS Stalling Speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the aircraft is controllable.

VFE Maximum Flap Extended Speed is the highest speed permissible with wing flaps in a prescribed extended position.

VA Maneuvering Speed is the maximum speed at which you may use abrupt control travel.

VNO Maximum Structural Cruising Speed is the speed that should not be exceeded except in smooth air, and then only with caution.

VNE Never Exceed Speed is the speed limit that may not be exceeded at any time.

VX Best Angle of Climb Speed provides the best altitude gain per unit of horizontal distance, and is usually used for clearing obstacles during takeoff.

VY Best Rate of Climb Speed provides the best altitude gain in the shortest amount of time.

VG Best Rate of Glide Speed provides the best glide distance in an engine-out scenario.

VR Rotation Speed. The speed at which the aircraft's nosewheel leaves the ground.

VMC Minimum Control Speed with the in an engine out situation.

VREF Reference Speed. The landing reference speed or threshold crossing speed.

VSW Stall Warning Speed. Speed at which the stall warning alarm will occur.

OAT Outside Air Temperature is the free air static temperature obtained either from in-flight temperature indications or ground meteorological sources, adjusted for instrument error and compressibility effects.

ISA Standard Temperature is 15C at sea level pressure altitude and decreases by 2C for each 1000 feet of altitude.

PA Pressure Altitude is altitude measured from the standard sea level pressure of 29.92 in Hg by a pressure of barometric altimeter.

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KCAS Knots Calibrated Airspeed is indicated airspeed corrected for position and instrument error and expressed in knots. Knots calibrated airspeed is equal to KTAS in standard atmosphere at sea level.

KIAS Indicated Airspeed in Knots.

KTAS True Airspeed is the speed of an aircraft relative to undisturbed air which is the CAS corrected for altitude, temperature and compressibility.

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The Flight1 Software Cessna 162 Skycatcher is located under Cessna in the Flight Simulator Aircraft Manufacturer drop-down box and under Flight One Software in the Flight Simulator Publisher drop-down box.

Three different stock liveries are available to choose from:

N450RP White, Black, Red and Gray

N162F1 White, Black,Blue and Gray

In order to see all available liveries, make sure that 'Show all Variations' is selected in the Flight Simulator aircraft selection screen.

To prevent problems with panel initialization and aircraft performance upon loading the Cessna 162 Skycatcher into Flight Simulator X, we strongly advise that you first load the Flight Simulator X Default Flight, then switch to the Cessna 162 Skycatcher. This will ensure that previously saved panel settings from previous aircraft will not interfere with the operation of the Cessna 162 Skycatcher. Just some of the problems you might encounter if you don't load the Cessna 162 Skycatcher as suggested are fuel draw imbalance issues, unusual autopilot behavior and flight trimming issues.

cReatIng a new DefaUlt flIght

When you load the Default Flight in Flight Simulator X, you will be flying out over water. This is not the best situation for loading your aircraft, so we recommend creating a new default flight to load your Cessna 162 Skycatcher from.

To create a new default flight, first load the default Flight Simulator flight, move the aircraft to the active runway of your choice, then save the flight as the new default flight. Load the new default flight, then SWITCH to the Cessna 162 Skycatcher (using the Aircraft drop-down selection in the Flight Simulator Menu Bar) and set up your flight parameters, such as location, time, weather, etc.

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In the default configuration, when you load the Cessna 162 Skycatcher into the Flight Simulator, all aircraft systems are up and running. If you would prefer to start out with the aircraft Cold and Dark instead, follow the procedures below:

Create and load the default Flight Simulator flight as described above.

Manually shut down all of the aircraft systems and save the flight as 'Cold and Dark'. You also have the option of making it your new default flight. If you do this, all subsequent flights will be Cold and Dark.

Switch to the Cessna 162 Skycatcher using the Flight Simulator Aircraft drop-down menu. The aircraft should now load into Flight Simulator Cold and Dark.

If you make the Cold and Dark flight your default flight, all aircraft you load into Flight Simulator will load in a Cold and Dark state.

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N162US White, Blue and Red with Stars


CESSNA 162 Skycatcher for Flight Simulator XcontRol setUp anD RealIsm settIngs

We recommend using the Flight Simulator Control Settings and Realism Settings to ensure the most accurate rendition of the Skycatcher's flight dynamics in your Flight Simulator setup. The Skycatcher's flight dynamics are programmed using these settings as a starting point, so using these same settings will generally result in the intended flight dynamics 'feeling' across many different user's systems.

Control settinGs

To change your input device's control settings, use the Flight Simulator Settings - Controls menu. Choose Options | Settings | Controls from the Flight Simulator Menu Bar, then choose the Calibration tab.

reAlism settinGs

To change your realism settings, use the Flight Simulator Settings - Realism menu. Choose Aircraft | Realism Settings from the Flight Simulator Menu Bar.

For Sensitivity and Null Zone we recommend using the Default Values. We also recommend using the Default Values for Keyboard Sensitivity.

We suggest the following settings:

Flight Model: All set to Realistic (full right)

Flight Controls: Do NOT check Autorudder

Engine: Do NOT check Enable Automixture

Instruments and Lights: Choose Display Indicated Airspeed.

All other options can be set to the level of realism you prefer.

We don't recommend Enabling Gyro Drift.



Pilot & Student:

l Pilot is Visible - When Enabled, the pilot is visible inside the cockpit in the external view. When Disabled, the pilot is not visible inside the cockpit in the external view.

l Pilot Shades - When Enabled, the pilot is wearing sunglasses in the external view. When Disabled, the pilot is not wearing sunglasses in the external view.

l Student is Visible - When Enabled, the student pilot is visible inside the cockpit in the external view. When Disabled, the student pilot is not visible inside the cockpit in the external view.

l Student Shades - When Enabled, the student pilot is wearing sunglasses in the external view. When Disabled, the student pilot is not wearing sunglasses in the external view.

aUxIlIaRy contRol panel

The Auxiliary Control Panel allows the user to change different options related to the aircraft. In addition, aircraft services and the aircraft Quick Reference Guide are also accessed through the Auxiliary Control Panel.

The Auxiliary Control Panel can be accessed anytime the Cessna 162 Skycatcher is loaded into Flight Simulator, regardless of the current view. For example, you can open the Auxiliary Control Panel when the Virtual Cockpit view is Active or when the External view is Active.

To Open the Auxiliary Control Panel, press Shift+4.

To Close the Auxiliary Control Panel, either press Shift+4 a second time or click the Red 'X' in the upper right corner.

The options that can be chosen within the Auxiliary Control Panel are separated into tabs - Pilot & Student, Exterior, Fuel & Service and Quick Reference. Clicking on a tab will display the options available within that group. When an option has a checkmark displayed, that option is Enabled. If there is no checkmark next to an option, that option is Disabled. To Enable or Disable an option, simply click the selection box with your mouse.

AuXiliAry Control PAnel overview

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AuXiliAry Control PAnel FunCtions

The Auxiliary Control Panel can also be accessed by choosing the Views | Instrument Panel | Auxiliary Control Panel option from the Flight Simulator Menu Bar or by clicking on the N-number placard on the instrument panel.



Exterior:

l Left Door Open - When Enabled, opens the left cabin door. When Disabled, closes the left cabin door.

l Right Door Open - When Enabled, opens the right cabin door. When Disabled, closes the right cabin door.

l Disable Bug Splats - When Enabled, random bug splats will appear on the windshield at random times during flight. When Disabled, no bug splats will appear on the windshield during flight.

l Reset Bug Splats* - Press to clean bug splats off the windshield. The checkmark will display only momentarily.

l Wheels Chocked* - When Enabled, displays the main gear wheel chocks. When Disabled, removes the main gear wheel chocks.

l Pitot Cover* - When Enabled, displays the pitot cover over the pitot tube. When Disabled, removes the pitot cover from the pitot tube.

l Engine Inlet Covers* - When Enabled, displays the engine intake covers inside the engine intakes. When Disabled, removes the engine intake covers from inside the engine intakes.

l Cabin Sun Reflector* - When Enabled, displays the cabin sun reflector inside the windshield. When Disabled, removes the cabin sun reflector from inside the windshield.

Fuel & Service:

l Call Fuel Truck - When pressed, initiates the default Flight Simulator fuel truck to come to your aircraft for refueling.

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AuXiliAry Control PAnel FunCtions, Continued....

*The following options can ONLY be Enabled when the engine is OFF - Reset Bug Splats, Wheels Chocked, Pitot Cover, Engine Inlet Covers and Cabin Sun Reflector. These options cannot be Enabled if the engine is running.

l Reload Aircraft - When pressed, clears any failures, refreshes the gauges, then displays the instrument panel. This is useful after initiating failures from within Flight Simulator.

Not all Flight Simulator airports feature a fuel truck.

Quick Reference:

l Displays aircraft reference information, such as specifications, take-off distances, cruise speed, etc.

Even though this aircraft features a complete Virtual Cockpit, several 2D pop-up panels are included. These panels are accessed either with the mouse or keyboard shortcuts. The following 2D pop-up panels are featured:

l Enlarged Primary Flight Display (Click PFD or press Shift+2 to Open and Close)

l Enlarged Multi-Function Display (Click MFD or press Shift+3 to Open and Close)

2D pop-Up panels



This section describes the aircraft's exterior lighting model along with exterior animations.

In addition to the standard exterior aircraft animations, such as moving control surfaces, nose gear strut, wheels, propeller and engine startup exhaust, the custom animations that are simulated are detailed below.

1) ANTI-COLLISION (STROBE) LIGHTS - Turned ON and OFF using the STROBE switch on the instrument panel. One strobe light is mounted on each wing tip.

2) NAVIGATION LIGHTS - Turned ON and OFF using the NAV switch on the instrument panel. One green navigation light is mounted on the right wing tip and one red navigation light is mounted on the left wing tip.

3) LANDING/TAXI LIGHT - Turned ON and OFF using the LDG switch on the instrument panel. One landing/taxi light is mounted in the leading edge of the left wing tip. One light is used for both landing and taxi.

4) PILOT/STUDENT - Each pilot and student head moves right and left and up and down, and their eyes blink.

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The Skycatcher is not equipped with a beacon light, nor is it equipped with a white navigation light at the rear of the aircraft.

The pilot and student displayed in the cabin varies based on the Skycatcher model chosen. The pilot and student cannot be seen from within the Virtual Cockpit. They are visible only from the outside view, and only if Enabled.

5) RIGHT CABIN DOOR - The right cabin door is Opened and Closed using the Shift+E+2 key command or by Enabling or Disabling the Right Door Open option in the Auxiliary Control Panel Exterior tab.

6) LEFT CABIN DOOR - The left cabin door is Opened and Closed using the Shift+E or the Shift+E+1 key command or by Enabling or Disabling the Left Door Open option in the Auxiliary Control Panel Exterior tab.

7) LANDING GEAR STRUTS - The nose gear and main gear struts flex under load. The amount of flex varies. For example, if you land hard, the main gear struts will flex more than if you land gently.

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CESSNA 162 Skycatcher for Flight Simulator XvIRtUal cockpIt

The Virtual Cockpit is an immersive 3D environment that features many different animations and several lighting options, in addition to the fully-clickable instrument panel and related flight controls.

You can navigate to the Virtual Cockpit by pressing F9 on your keyboard.

virtuAl CoCkPit overview

Use the standard Flight Simulator view commands to navigate within the Virtual Cockpit. Use keystrokes to move your view back and forth and up and down, and hold down the space bar while you move your mouse to pivot your view. Default Flight Simulator view commands can be found by choosing Options | Settings | Controls | Buttons/Keys | Views from the Flight Simulator Menu Bar.

This aircraft is designed to be flown in the 3D environment of the Virtual Cockpit. It doesn't include a 2D cockpit or instrument panel.

virtuAl CoCkPit views

In addition to the main Virtual Cockpit view, pressing the 'A' key on your keyboard will cycle through the following custom views: Left Seat > Left Seat Oblique Right > Left Seat Look Left > Left Seat Look Right > Right Seat > Right Seat Oblique Left.

Due to the way Flight Simulator views works, when you cycle through the available views, there will be a blank view (no Virtual Cockpit displayed). To return to the Virtual Cockpit, press the 'A' key again.

virtuAl CoCkPit interACtion - CliCk-sPots

Two-Position Switches - For two-position switches, such as the lighting switches and the G300 softkeys, click on the switch or softkey to press or flip it.

Multi-Position Switches - For multi-position switches, such as the magnetos switch, click in either direction enough times to move the switch into the desired position. For example, to turn the magnetos switch to START, hover your mouse over the right side of the switch and click four times.

Rotary Knobs - For rotary knobs, such as the tuning knobs on the COM radio or the multi-function joystick on the G300 PFD and MFD, the click-spot locations will vary. In general, click on the left side of the knob to rotate it counter-clockwise and click on the right side of the knob to rotate it clockwise. You will notice that when you hover your mouse over the click-spots on these knobs, a '+' or '-' sign will appear in the hand, indicating the direction of switch travel. '+' for clockwise and '-' for counter-clockwise.

Levers - For levers, such as the throttle and mixture controls and the flap handle, use the click-and-drag method to control them.Click and HOLD, then move the mouse in the desired direction of travel.

Interaction with VC functions, such as switches, knobs, levers, etc., is done using left mouse clicks and/or your mouse's rotary knob. If a function can be clicked on, your mouse pointer will turn into a hand when you hover over the switch, knob, lever, etc.

Most functions can also be controlled using your mouse's scroll wheel. In general, scroll forward to rotate a knob to the right or push a lever in and scroll backward to rotate a knob to the left or pull a lever out. Using the scroll wheel is especially convenient when used with rotary knobs and levers.



virtuAl CoCkPit AnimAtions

In addition to the standard animations, such as knobs, switches, keys, dials, levers, control sticks and rudder pedals, this section lists the other custom animations that are available in the Virtual Cockpit.

l Sun Visors - Click on the upper portion of each sunvisor to raise or lower them.

l Cabin Doors - Click the door handles or anywhere on the door frames to open or close either cabin door.

l Bug Splats - Random bug splats will appear on the windshield at random times during flight. In the default configuration, bug splats are Enabled, however, they can be Disabled using the Auxiliary Control Panel. For more information, see the Auxiliary Control Panel Functions - Exterior section on page 14.

l Control Cables and Pulleys - The Skycatcher's control surfaces are controlled by cables and pulleys. You can see this intricate control system in action as you move the controls back and forth.

To make it easier to access switches and view gauge displays behind the control sticks, the control sticks can be hidden. Click the base of the control sticks to Hide or Show them.

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instrument PAnel lAyout

The instrument panel in oriented around the Garmin G300 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and optional dedicated Multi-Function Display (MFD). The G300 PFD is mounted directly in front of the pilot and provides all necessary flight instrument displays and basic avionics indications on a 7" wide flat-panel color display. The optional G300 MFD is installed to the right of the electrical system switch panel. The G300 MFD features a moving map, flight planner and Engine Indicator System. A Garmin GTX327 transponder and SL40 COM radio are installed conveniently between the PFD and MFD. All engine controls are installed on the lower portion of the instrument panel, within easy reach of the pilot. The flat control handle is located between the seats.

Pilot Panel Layout:

The pilot's panel features a Garmin G300 PFD installed directly in front of the pilot. A switch panel that includes the master switches, exterior lighting switches, panel lighting switch and circuit breakers is installed to the right of the PFD, in addition to a Garmin SL40 COM radio and a Garmin GTX327 transponder. The autopilot ON/OFF switch and magnetos switch are installed to the left of the PFD.

1) Garmin G300 Primary Flight Display (Page 18)

2) Autopilot ON/OFF Switch (Page 24)

3) Magnetos Switch (Page 44)

4) N-Number Placard - Click to OPEN/CLOSE the Auxiliary Control Panel (Page 13)

5) Switch Panel (Page 40)

6) Garmin SL40 COM Radio (Page 42)

7) Garmin GTX327 Transponder (Page 42)

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Right Panel and Lower Panel Layout:

The right panel features a Garmin 300 MFD and ELT - Emergency Locator Transmitter. The lower panel features the engine and cabin control knobs.

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1) Garmin G300 MFD (Page 26)

2) Engine and Cabin Heat Control Knobs (Page 47)

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Center Pedestal Layout:

The center pedestal features the parking brake, flap handle and the fuel shutoff control knob.

1) Parking Brake Control Lever (Page 48)

2) Fuel Shutoff Control Knob (Page 48)

3) Flap Handle (Page 48)

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3) ELT - Emergency Locator Transmitter (Page 46)



G300 PFd overview

The Cessna 162 Skycatcher features one Primary Flight Display (PFD). The PFD is a 7" wide flat-panel color display that provides all necessary flight instrument displays and basic avionics indications. In addition, the PFD includes integrated autopilot controls that features heading select, GPS steering, vertical speed, altitude hold and altitude capture modes.

gaRmIn g300 pRImaRy flIght DIsplay

This section provides an overview of the Garmin G300 PFD. Although we have strived to model what we feel are the most important features in this version of the G300 PFD for the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, not all features have been simulated and some of those that have been simulated may not be entirely functional.

The PFD presents both graphical and numerical flight instrumentation (attitude, heading, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed and lateral course deviation) which replaces the traditional flight instrument cluster. In addition to the flight instruments, supplemental flight data is displayed that includes both wind speed and direction, and a flight plan data bar which features current waypoint, bearing, distance and ETE data.

When the autopilot is engaged, autopilot modes are displayed above the attitude indicator. Barometer, heading bug and course pointer information, along with outside air temperature and local time are also displayed.

All of this information is presented to the pilot in an easy-to-view format that streamlines and lessens the pilot's workload.

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Outside Air Temperature Indicator

Airspeed Tape

HSI - Horizontal Situation Indicator

Attitude Indicator

Slip/Skid Indicator

Aircraft Heading

Selected Heading Indicator

V-Speed Indicators

Wind Indicator

True Airspeed Indicator

Current Airspeed Indicator

Flaps 10 Tick Mark

Flaps 25 Tick Mark

Clock

To/From Indicator

Heading Bug

CDI - Course Deviation IndicatorAircraft Symbol

Course Pointer

Navigation Source Indicator

Course IndicatorLateral Deviation Indicator

Vertical Speed Indicator

Barometer

Selected Altitude

Altimeter Tape

Selected Altitude Bug

Flight Plan Data BarCompass

Ground Speed Indicator

Autopilot Status Box

Current Altitude IndicatorAirspeed Trend Indicator

Vertical Speed Bug

Turn Rate Indicator Standard Turn Rate Indicator



G300 PFd CliCk-sPots And FunCtions

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Because the optional G300 MFD is installed, map menu options and flight planning are not integrated into the PFD, therefore, the RNG, CLR, MENU, FPL, DIRECT TO and NRST keys are inoperative.

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4) SOFTKEYS - The softkeys control different functions based on the label above them. When a function is ON, the text is gray on a white background and when a function is OFF, the text is white on a gray background.

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The PFD, with its integrated optional autopilot, is controlled using the multi-function joystick, the ENT hard key on the right side of the bezel, in addition to the softkeys along the bottom. The joystick can be turned right and left, and pushed up and down and right and left. It can also be pressed in. The softkeys along the bottom of the PFD correspond to different functions displayed directly above the particular softkey.

When the 2D pop-up version of the PFD is open, the 3D version of the PFD installed in the panel will stop drawing. This is normal and is done to maintain flight simulator performance.

1) JOYSTICK - The joystick is used to input data into the PFD. Turn the joystick right or left (outer click-spots) to increase or decrease heading, barometer and selected altitude values. Push the joystick up or down (upper and lower click-spots) to increase or decrease vertical speed and altitude hold values when the autopilot is ON. Press the joystick (middle click-spot to sync the heading bug to the current heading, sync the selected altitude to the current altitude, reset the barometer to 29.92" or return to the main softkey functions.

2) ENT - Press the ENT key to return to the main softkey functions.

3) ENLARGE - Click anywhere on the display screen to open an enlarged 2D pop-up version of the PFD.


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HDG/ROLL - Press to allow adjustment of the heading bug and open the autopilot roll control functions.

BARO - Press to allow adjustment of the barometer field.

ALT/PTCH - Press to allow adjustment of the selected altitude field and open the autopilot pitch control functions.

AP HDG - With the autopilot ON, press to toggle autopilot heading select mode ON and OFF.

AP NAV - With the autopilot ON, press to toggle autopilot GPS steering mode ON and OFF.

AP ALT - With the autopilot ON, press to toggle autopilot altitude hold mode ON and OFF.

AP VS - With the autopilot ON, press to toggle autopilot vertical speed mode ON and OFF.

soFtkey Flow ChArt overview And FunCtions

This section describes the softkey options that are available, along with the corresponding sub-menu functions.

AP HDG

AP HDG

White on Gray - Option OFF

Gray on White - Option ON

HDG/ROLL CDI SRC ALT/PTCHBAROCRS

HDG/ROLL AP NAV ALT/PTCHAP HDG

HDG/ROLL AP VS ALT/PTCHAP ALTAP VNAV

Adjusting the Barometer:

Press the BARO softkey. The barometer field will be highlighted in cyan.

Rotate the joystick right or left to increase or decrease the barometer value.

Press the BARO softkey a second time or press the ENT key to return to the main softkey functions.

About Active Fields:

Values can be entered into the barometer, selected altitude and heading select fields only when the fields are Active. Active fields are displayed in cyan and only one field can be Active at any one time. To Activate a field, press the softkey related to the desired field.

When the barometer field is Active, press the joystick to reset the barometer to 29.92".

Adjusting the Heading Bug:

The heading bug is used for heading select mode lateral navigation with the autopilot, or the heading bug can be used as a heading reference when you're not using the autopilot.

Press the HDG/ROLL softkey. The heading field will be highlighted in cyan.

Rotate the joystick right or left to move the heading bug right or left on the HSI in 1 increments.

Press the HDG/ROLL softkey a second time or press the ENT key to return to the main softkey functions.

When the heading field is Active, press the joystick to sync the heading bug to the current heading.



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Adjusting the Selected Altitude:

Selected altitude is used during vertical navigation with the autopilot to level the aircraft at cruising altitude, or selected altitude can be used as an altitude reference when you're not using the autopilot. The selected altitude bug will be displayed on the altitude tape at the selected altitude value.

Press the ALT/PTCH softkey. The selected altitude field will be highlighted in cyan.

Rotate the joystick right or left to increase or decrease the selected altitude value in 100 foot increments.

Press the ALT/PTCH softkey a second time or press the ENT key to return to the main softkey functions.

When the selected altitude field is Active, press the joystick to sync the selected altitude value to the current altitude.

The data bar above the compass provides flight plan information to the pilot that is visible at a glance. Waypoint, bearing, distance and ETE are displayed.

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3) DST - Displays the distance in nautical miles from your current position to the Active waypoint.

4) ETE - Displays the Estimated Time Enroute in hours:minutes from your current position to the Active waypoint. If the time enroute is less than 1 minute 00:00 will be displayed. This is normal.

1) WPT - Displays the Active waypoint in your flight plan.

2) BRG - Displays the bearing from your current position to the Active waypoint.

inteGrAted AutoPilot oPerAtion

The G300 PFD communicates with the optionally installed external autopilot. Using the multi-function joystick and the sofkeys along the bottom of the PFD, autopilot pitch and roll commands can be controlled for automatic flight.

The autopilot status box displays autopilot status, lateral modes and vertical modes. The color of status indicators varies. When a status indicator is green, that mode is Active and when a status indicator is white, that mode is Armed.

The following Vertical modes are supported*:

Pitch Hold (PIT)

Selected Altitude Capture (ALTS)

Altitude Hold (ALT)

Vertical Speed (VS)

The following Lateral modes are supported*:

Roll Hold (ROL)

Heading Select (HDG)

GPS (GPS Steering)

*Autopilot Status Box Indicators in Parenthesis

Lateral ModesAutopilot Status Vertical Modes



Turning the Autopilot ON and OFF:

When the autopilot is turned ON, ROL and PIT modes are Active and ALTS mode is Armed. ROL mode commands the aircraft to hold the wings level and PIT mode commands the aircraft to hold the current pitch angle. When the autopilot is disengaged, all modes are cleared and AP will flash for approximately 10 seconds before extinguishing.

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Do not turn the autopilot ON while on the ground. In addition to being incorrect operation, Flight Simulator features a bug that will move the elevator pitch trim to one extreme resulting in elevator trim problems.

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1) AUTOPILOT - Press to toggle the autopilot ON and OFF. When turned ON, AP, ROL, PIT and ALTS status indicators will be displayed in the autopilot status box.

Controlling Autopilot Lateral Modes:

The autopilot features two roll modes that are used for lateral navigation.

AP HDG - Press to toggle autopilot heading select mode ON and OFF. When toggled ON, the aircraft will fly the heading indicated by the heading bug on the HSI and HDG will be displayed in the autopilot status box. When toggled OFF, the autopilot will revert to ROL mode and ROL will be displayed in the autopilot status box.

AP NAV - Press to toggle autopilot GPS mode ON and OFF. When toggled ON, the aircraft will fly the currently Active segment of your GPS flight plan and GPS will be displayed on the autopilot status box. When toggled OFF, the autopilot will revert to ROL mode and ROL will be displayed in the autopilot status box.

AP HDG and AP NAV modes can only be selected when the autopilot is ON.

Controlling Autopilot Vertical Modes:

The autopilot features three vertical modes that are used for vertical navigation, two of which can be selected by the pilot.

AP ALT - Press to toggle autopilot altitude hold mode ON and OFF. When toggled ON, the aircraft will level off at the nearest altitude that the aircraft was at when the AP ALT softkey was pressed and that altitude will be displayed in the autopilot status box (e.g. ALT 2000FT). When toggled OFF, the autopilot will revert to PIT mode and PIT will be displayed in the autopilot status box.

While in ALT mode, pushing the joystick up or down will change the altitude in 100 foot increments and the aircraft will automatically climb or descend to that altitude, regardless of the selected altitude value.

Since this aircraft is primarily designed for VFR flight and because no NAV or ADF radios are installed, navigation is done using GPS flight plans only. In addition, the autopilot does not feature complex autopilot modes, such as localizer or glideslope capture, etc.



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Controlling Autopilot Vertical Modes:

AP VS - Press to toggle autopilot vertical speed mode ON and OFF. When toggled ON, push the joystick up or down to change the vertical speed value in 100 foot increments. The vertical speed rate will be displayed in the autopilot status box (e.g. VS 700FPM) and a vertical speed bug will be displayed on the altitude tape. When in VS mode, the aircraft will fly the current vertical speed value selected, then level off at the altitude displayed in the selected altitude field. When toggled OFF, the autopilot will revert to PIT mode and PIT will be displayed in the autopilot status box.

While in VS mode, the aircraft will attempt to hold the currently selected vertical speed, regardless of engine power setting. It's important to watch your airspeed closely to prevent stalling.

AP ALT and AP VS modes can only be selected when the autopilot is ON.

Using the Autopilot:

This section provides general information for using the autopilot on an everyday flight with a GPS flight plan.

1) Press the ALT/PTCH softkey to highlight the selected altitude field, then turn the joystick right or left to enter your desired cruise altitude.

2) Press the HDG/ROLL softkey to highlight the heading field, then turn the joystick right or left to enter your desired aircraft heading (usually the runway heading).

3) After take-off and flaps up, trim the aircraft for the desired climb rate, then press the autopilot switch to turn the autopilot ON. ROL and PIT modes will be active, and ALTS mode will be armed. The autopilot will hold the wings level and hold the current pitch angle.

4) If desired, use HDG mode to intercept the Active leg of your flight plan. To do this, press the HDG/ROLL softkey to highlight the heading field, adjust the heading bug to intercept the Active leg of your flight plan, the press the AP HDG softkey to Activate heading select mode.

5) When your aircraft nears the Active leg of your flight plan, press the AP NAV softkey to engage GPS steering mode and intercept and follow your flight plan course.

6) To adjust the climb angle to your cruise altitude, press the ALT/PTCH softkey, then press the AP VS softkey to Activate vertical speed mode. Push the joystick up or down to select the desired vertical speed.

7) After a short time, ALTS mode will arm. Adjust power to maintain airspeed at the desired vertical speed. When your aircraft nears the cruise altitude displayed in the selected altitude field, the aircraft will automatically begin to level off at that altitude and ALT mode will become Active.

When ALTS mode is armed, vertical speed can still be changed as long as the AP VS softkey is Active. Simply push the joystick up or down and the ALTS indicator will change to the VS indicator in the autopilot status box.

8) While the aircraft is cruising in ALT mode, you can push the joystick up or down to change the altitude hold value in 100 foot increments. The aircraft will then climb or descend at a predetermined rate and level off at the new altitude, regardless of what's displayed in the selected altitude field. This is useful for making temporary changes to your cruising altitude (to avoid traffic, weather, etc.)

9) When it's time to descend, repeat steps 1 and 6 to enter a new selected altitude and engage and adjust your vertical speed rate.



G300 mFd overview

The Cessna 162 Skycatcher features an optional dedicated Multi-Function Display (MFD). The MFD is a 7" wide flat-panel color display that presents a large moving map and an integrated Engine Indicator System (EIS), which displays critical engine and electrical system data, in addition to an elevator trim indicator. A data bar features indications for ground speed, ground track, minimum safe altitude and vertical speed required. A dedicated engine page and several page groups that display detailed information about nearest airports, VORs, NDBs and intersections are all easily accessed by the pilot. Flight planning is accomplished through the MFD, using the multi-function joystick and the hard keys along the right side of the bezel.

gaRmIn g300 mUltI-fUnctIon DIsplay

This section provides an overview of the Garmin G300 MFD. Although we have strived to model what we feel are the most important features in this version of the G300 MFD for the Cessna 162 Skycatcher, not all features have been simulated and some of those that have been simulated may not be entirely functional.

The majority of the MFD displays the moving map, which indicates current aircraft position, GPS flight plan (if loaded), topography, aviation facilities and more. The Engine Indicator System (EIS) and the data bar are displayed at the top of the moving map. The pilot has several options available to change the type of moving map displayed, the orientation of the moving map and what is displayed on the moving map. For example, the moving map orientation can be changed from North Up to Heading Up and you can choose how different airspaces are displayed. In addition, the moving map zoom level can be changed and it features three levels of declutter.

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Ammeter

Carburetor Temperature (F)

Moving Map

Aircraft Symbol

Map Zoom Range

Active Flight Plan Segment (Magenta)

Inactive Flight Plan Segment (White)

Data Bar

Tachometer

Oil Pressure

Oil Temperature (F)

Elevator Trim

First-Level Softkey OptionsSecond-Level Pages



G300 mFd CliCk-sPots And FunCtions


The MFD is controlled using the multi-function joystick and hard keys along the right side of the bezel, in addition to the softkeys along the bottom. The joystick can be turned right and left, and pushed up and down and right and left. It can also be pressed in. The softkeys along the bottom of the MFD correspond to different functions displayed directly above the particular softkey.

When the 2D pop-up version of the MFD is open, the 3D version of the MFD installed in the panel will stop drawing. This is normal and is done to maintain flight simulator performance.

1) RNG - The RNG key is used to adjust the moving map zoom level. Press the RNG key up to zoom out and press the RNG down key to zoom in. Zoom levels range from 0.2nm to 200nm.

2) JOYSTICK - The joystick is used to input data and move the cursor to highlight fields. Turn the joystick right or left (outer click-spots) to increase or decrease values or open a drop-down menu within a highlighted field. Push the joystick up, down, right or left (four inner click-spots) to move the cursor up, down, right or left. Press the joystick (middle click-spot) to highlight the first field in the NEAREST pages.

3) ENT - The ENT key confirms a menu selection or data entry.

4) CLR - The CLR key clears information, clears entries or clears page menus, depending on the current option.

5) MENU - The MENU key opens the Set Up Map menu. To close the Set Up Map menu, press the CLR key or the EXIT softkey.

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6) FPL - The FPL key opens the ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN page. To close the ACTIVE FLIGHT PLAN page, press the CLR key or the EXIT softkey. For information on flight planning, see the Flight Planning section on pages 47 through 40.

7) ENLARGE - Click anywhere on the display screen to open an enlarged 2D pop-up version of the MFD.

8) DIRECT TO - The DIRECT TO key opens the DIRECT TO page. The Direct To function allows you to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to it from the current position. To close the DIRECT TO page, press the CLR key or the EXIT softkey.

9) NRST - The NRST key opens the NEAREST pages. The NEAREST pages display nearest airports, VORs, NDBs and intersections. To close the NEAREST pages, press the CLR key or the EXIT softkey.

10) SOFTKEYS - The softkeys control different functions based on the label above them. When a function is ON, the text is gray on a white background and when a function is OFF, the text is white on a gray background.


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G300 mFd soFtkey Flow ChArt overview And FunCtions

This section describes the first-level softkey options that are available, along with the second-level pages that are featured.

MAP - Press to display second-level MAP, INFO and ENG pages and any related softkey functions.

VFR MAP - Press to display VFR map information.

IFR MAP - Press to display IFR map information.

TOPO - Press to toggle topography shading ON and OFF.

BACK - Press to return to the first-level softkey options.

When you press the first-level MAP softkey, the MAP PAGE is displayed, along with other two second-level pages (as shown in the photo above). To access the INFO and ENG pages, turn the joystick right.

INFO - Displays G300 PFD and MFD simulator performance information used for support purposes.

RESET - Press to reset the G300 information displayed on the INFO page.

ENG - Displays additional Engine Indicator System (EIS) information that isn't featured on the EIS displayed above the moving map. Additional features include numerical RPM, oil pressure and oil temperature indicators, EGT and voltage indicators, in addition to engine hours and total hours counters.

First-Level softkey options are selected using the softkeys. Second-level pages (MAP, INFO and ENG pages) are accessed by turning the joystick. Grayed out options/pages are inoperative.

First-Level Softkey OptionsSecond-Level Pages

AP HDG

AP HDG

White on Gray -Option OFF

Gray on White - Option ON

MAP WEATHERTERRAIN

VFR MAP TOPO BACKSAT VIEWIFR MAP

MAP WX INFOXMWPT ENG

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The upper portion of the MFD consists of the Engine Indicator System (EIS), which displays critical engine and electrical system data, in addition to an elevator trim indicator.

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1) TACHOMETER - Displays propeller speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).

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Additional EIS information is displayed on the ENG page. Additional information includes numerical RPM, oil pressure and oil temperature indicators, EGT and voltage indicators, in addition to engine hours and total hours counters. To open the ENG page, press the MAP softkey, then turn the joystick right to highlight ENG.

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Green bands indicate normal operating range. Yellow and red bands indicate caution and warning ranges, respectively. Operating with indications in the red range is prohibited. Operating with indications in the yellow range should be avoided. Not all gauges feature colored bands. This is normal.

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2) OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR - Displays engine oil pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI).

3) CARBURETOR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR - Displays the carburetor temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (F). The yellow range indicates where carburetor icing is most likely to occur.

4) TRIM INDICATOR - Displays the position of the elevator trim tab.

5) AMMETER - Displays the battery load in amperes.

6) OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR - Displays the engine oil temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (F).

7) EGT - Displays the exhaust gas temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (F).

8) VOLTMETER - Displays the main electrical bus voltage.

9) ENGINE HOURS / TOTAL HOURS - Displays engine hours and total hours.

Engine Hours and Total Hours may vary. This is normal. Engine Hours are calculated based on RPM readings greater than 600 and Total Hours are calculated based on all RPM readings.



The data bar above the Engine Indicator System provides flight information to the pilot that is visible at a glance. Ground speed, aircraft track, minimum safe altitude and cross track are displayed.

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4) XTK - Displays the lateral distance the aircraft is from your course in nautical miles.

1) GS - Displays the aircraft's current ground speed.

2) TRK - Displays the aircraft's current ground track.

3) MSA - Displays the minimum safe altitude within ten miles of the aircraft's current position.

G300 mFd movinG mAP oPtions

This section describes the various moving map options that the pilot can change, such as zoom level, declutter, map orientation and more.

Moving Map Zoom Level:

The RNG key is used to adjust the moving map zoom level. Press the RNG key up to zoom out and press the RNG key down to zoom in. Zoom levels range from 0.2nm to 200nm. The default zoom level is 8nm. The current zoom level is displayed in the lower right corner of the moving map.

Moving Map Declutter:

The pilot can remove (declutter) unwanted items from the moving map. There are three levels of declutter which are displayed below the range display in the lower right corner of the moving map.

From the MAP page, press the CLR key to cycle through the various levels of map declutter.

CLEAR-1 - Background detail, such as rivers and smaller lakes are removed.

CLEAR-2 - Airspace and navigation boundry details are removed.

CLEAR-3 - Only waypoints that are part of the current flight plan are displayed.

Press the CLR key again after the CLEAR-3 declutter level to return ALL detail to the moving map.



From the MAP page, press the MENU key to open the SET UP MAP menu. The cursor will flash over the SET UP MAP option.

Press the ENT key to open the MAP SETUP menu, then turn the joystick right to cycle forward through the various pages: General > Airport > Navaid > City > Road > Airspace > SUA. Turn the joystick left to cycle back through the various pages.

Push the joystick down to highlight the option you would like to change.

Turn the joystick right to open the drop-down menu, then push the joystick down or turn the joystick right to highlight the desired option.

Press the ENT key to select the highlighted option, then repeat the previous procedures to make changes to any other desired options or press the EXIT softkey twice to return to the MAP page.

Options that cannot be changed are grayed out.

Moving Map Setup:

The moving map displays aviation, geographic and topographic data, in addition to the aircraft's position and the flight plan (if loaded). Using the Map Set Up function, several options can be changed to suit the pilot's preference. For example, you can change the map orientation or change what types of airspaces are displayed.

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The following page options can be changed:

GENERAL Page:

The GENERAL page consists of four options that can be changed:

COMPASS ARC - Determines if the compass arc will be displayed on the moving map or not.

ON - When ON is selected, the compass arc will be displayed on the moving map.

OFF - When OFF is selected, the compass arc will not be displayed on the moving map.

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ORIENTATION - Determines the orientation of the moving map, allowing flexibility in determining aircraft position relative to other items on the moving map.

NORTH UP - Aligns the top of the moving map to North.

TRACK UP - Aligns the top of the moving map to the current ground track.

DTK UP - Aligns the top of the moving map to the desired track.

HDG UP - Aligns the top of the moving map the current aircraft heading.

NORTH UP ABOVE - Determines if and when the moving map orientation will automatically change to North Up orientation when the moving map orientation is set to TRACK UP, DTK UP or HDG UP.

OFF - The moving map will not automatically change to North Up orientation.

5000 - The moving map will automatically change to North Up orientation when the aircraft reaches 5000 feet.

10,000 - The moving map will automatically change to North Up orientation when the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet.

NORTH UP ON GROUND - Determines if the moving map will always be displayed in the North Up orientation when on the ground.

OFF - The moving map will be displayed in the orientation type selected in the ORIENTATION menu.

ON - The moving map will display in the North Up orientation when on the ground. After takeoff, the moving map will automatically switch to the orientation type selected in the ORIENTATION menu.

AIRSPACE Page:

The AIRSPACE page consists of three options that can be changed:

CLASS B/TMA - Determines if Class B/TMA airspace is displayed on the moving map.

AUTO - Displaying Class B/TMA airspace on the moving map will be determined by the G300 based on the moving map zoom level. This is to prevent clutter and improve performance.

ON - Class B/TMA airspace will always be displayed on the moving map.

OFF - Class B/TMA airspace will not be displayed on the moving map.

CLASS C/TCA - Determines if Class C/TCA airspace is displayed on the moving map.

AUTO - Displaying Class C/TCA airspace on the moving map will be determined by the G300 based on the moving map zoom level. This is to prevent clutter and improve performance.

ON - Class C/TCA airspace will always be displayed on the moving map.

OFF - Class C/TCA airspace will not be displayed on the moving map.

CLASS D - Determines if Class D airspace is displayed on the moving map.

AUTO - Displaying Class D airspace on the moving map will be determined by the G300 based on the moving map zoom level. This is to prevent clutter and improve performance.

ON - Class D airspace will always be displayed on the moving map.

OFF - Class D airspace will not be displayed on the moving map.



Resetting Map Setup Options to Default:

If desired, all Map Setup Options can be reset to their default values quickly and easily.



From the MAP page, press the MENU key to open the SET UP MAP menu. The cursor will flash over the SET UP MAP option.

Press the ENT key to open the MAP SETUP menu, then press the MENU key. RESTORE DEFAULTS will flash.

Press the ENT key to reset the Map Setup Options to their default values. If you don't want to reset the Map Setup Options, press the CLR key. Press the EXIT softkey twice to return to the MAP page.

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The G300 MFD features a NRST key which gives the pilot access to nearest airport, VOR, NDB and intersection distance and bearing information. In addition, airport runway, altitude and COM frequency (if available) information is also provided. Using the SET AIRPORT CRITERIA function, several options can be changed to suit what types of airports are displayed.

From either the MAP, INFO or ENG page, press the NRST key to open the NEAREST AIRPORTS page.



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Press the joystick to highlight the first field in the list, then push the joystick up or down to highlight the desired field. You will notice that a dashed line will be drawn on the moving map from your aircraft's current position direct to the highlighted airport, VOR, NDB or intersection, depending on which page you're on. Use this as a reference to quickly determine the direction to the airport, VOR, NDB or intersection

Dashed Direct To Line Highlighted Field

Cycling Through NEAREST Pages:

Turn the joystick right to cycle forward through the available pages: APT > VOR > NDB > INT. Turn the joystick left to cycle back through the pages.

NEAREST AIRPORTS Page - The NEAREST AIRPORTS page displays a list of airports closest to your aircraft's current position. The name of airport, along with its bearing and distance from your aircraft are displayed. The airport's main runway dimensions, as well at the airport's tower frequency or UNICOM frequency (if available) is also displayed.

NEAREST VORS Page - The NEAREST VORS page displays a list of VORs closest to your aircraft's current position. The name of VOR, along with its bearing and distance from your aircraft are displayed. The VOR's frequency is also displayed.

NEAREST NDBS Page - The NEAREST NDBS page displays a list of NDBs closest to your aircraft's current position. The name of NDB, along with its bearing and distance from your aircraft are displayed. The NDB's frequency is also displayed.

NEAREST INTERSECTIONS Page - The NEAREST INTERSECTIONS page displays a list of intersections closest to your aircraft's current position. The name of intersection, along with its bearing and distance from your aircraft are displayed.

Current Aircraft Position

If a field further down in the current NEAREST page is highlighted, pressing the joystick a second time will automatically highlight the first field in the list.

Nearest Page Display



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Creating a Direct To to a Highlighted Field:

A Direct To can be created from your aircraft's current position to a highlighted field in any of the four NEAREST pages.

Highlight the desired airport, VOR, NDB or intersection you would like to fly a Direct To to as described on the previous page.

Press the DIRECT TO key. The DIRECT TO page will be displayed.

Press the ENT key to activate the Direct To leg.

Press the CLR key or the EXIT softkey to close the NEAREST page. The magenta course line will update on the moving map to display the new Direct To course and the new distance and bearing information will also be displayed along the top of the PFD.

Viewing Airport Information:

Additional airport information can be displayed on the INFO page, including multiple runway dimensions with surface type, COM frequencies, altitude, longitude and latitude, and bearing and distance information.

Highlight the desired airport as described on the previous page.

Press the ENT key to display additional airport information.

If the airport features multiple runways, turn the joystick right or left to cycle through the list of runways. Selected runway dimensions, including the runway surface type will be displayed. In addition, the zoom level of the runway map can be changed using the RNG key.

Press the CLR key to return to the NEAREST AIRPORTS page, then press the CLR key a second time, or press the EXIT softkey to return to close the NEAREST AIRPORTS page.



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From either the MAP, INFO or ENG page, press the NRST key to open the NEAREST AIRPORTS page.

Press the joystick to highlight the first airport in the list, then press the MENU key to open the SET AIRPORT CRITERIA menu.

Press the ENT key to open the AI

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