Avionics

Question 1

Garmin in our Cessna 172s
-783EA has how many units?
-172HX has his many units?

Answer 1

-G1000s
-783EA has 2 GDU units
-172HX has 1 GDU unit and 1 G5 unit

Question 2

Transponders Purpose

Answer 2

-tells ATC where we are
-transmits squawk codes
-shares altitude
-shares heading

Question 3

Basic VFR Squawk Code

Answer 3

-1200
-says we are flying at VFR and tells ATC where we are and our intentions

Question 4

All information is ran through the ___________ to the GDUs.

Answer 4

Integrated avionics unit

Question 5

Magnetometer Purpose

Answer 5

Has three inputs- takes magnetic signals as turn. Strongest magnetic signals coming from North and South poles relative to closeness.

Question 6

AHRS Abbreviation and Purpose

Answer 6

-Attitude and Heading Reference System
-Attitude, Rate of Turn, Slip/skid

Question 7

Air Data Computer

Answer 7

converts physical data from pitot, Airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, converting to electronic signals

Question 8

LRUs abbreviation and purpose

Answer 8

-Line Replaceable Units
-Canisters from behind GDU screens
-Can be replaced like toner on a copier when one goes back

Question 9

If vacuum system fails, the ______________ will not work as it runs this gauge.

Answer 9

Attitude Indicator

Question 10

Auto Pilot
- _________ servos that control _________
- _________ axis that control _________

Answer 10

-3 servos that clamp on cables and control 3 main flight components:
-2 axis that control pitch and roll

Question 11

True/False
The yoke can be maneuvered when AP and FD are activated.

Answer 11

-They CAN be moved but should NOT be moved.
-Putting unnecessary pressure on yoke will cause overcorrection and dangerous flying conditions when AP /FD are deactivated
-Only carefully touch microphone

Question 12

Autopilot

_________ is the brain and _________ is the braun.

Answer 12

FD (Flight Director) is the brain
AP (Auto Pilot) is the braun

Question 13

When climbing using AutoPilot, we use _________.

Answer 13

-climb at an indicated airspeed (IAS) or Flight Level Change (FLC)
-NEVER climb out at a vertical speed

Question 14

When descending using AutoPilot, we use _________.

Answer 14

-Vertical Speed (VS)
-we like descending at a 500 ft because we won’t stall and we like having a higher rate of speed when descending

Question 15

Altitude minimums for AutoPilot

Answer 15

-800 feet on departure
-200 feet on landing

Question 16

During AutoPilot, the pilot still controls two components, __________ and ___________.

Answer 16

Flaps and Throttle

Question 17

Autopilot function that will bring airplane back to level flight.

Answer 17

LVL

Question 18

Lateral AutoPilot Controls:
-HEADING
-NAV
-APR

Answer 18

-HEADING: hold heading we input
-NAV: will follow magenta needle for flight plan you inputted
-APR: instrument approach settings, lateral and navigational heading for landing

Question 19

Vertical AutoPilot Controls:
-PREFERRED
-VNAV
-VS
-ALT

Answer 19

-PREFERRED: indicated airspeed to climb, use scrolling knob to change this
-VNAV: allows us to go for GPS approaches, set altitudes, and will give us a circle on magenta needles and will tell us when and how much to
-VS: allows us to go down to an indicated speed
-ALT: will hold altitude you are currently at, use the altitude select button to tell it what altitude you want to stay at.

Question 20

How to clear a flight plan in G1000s

Answer 20

FPL
MENU
Scroll to “clear flight plan”
ENTR

Question 21

How to turn off ESP before maneuvers on G1000

Answer 21

FMS Knob (large)
System Setup
System Setup 2 along bottom soft key
FMS knob (small)

Question 22

How to lean engine for cruise on G1000s

Answer 22

Engine soft key
Lean button on MFD
Lean until temp is at 1400 (go slow- delayed)