However, most of the available information is not required to use the G1000 for flight. The Garmin G1000 contains a lot of information, and it can take some time to know what information is available, where that information is located, and how to access the information. One G1000 unit is a dedicated PFD that displays graphical flight instrumentation and other important flight information, and the other G1000 unit is a dedicated MFD that presents a full-color moving map with navigational information, and a display of numerous engine parameters. The units are connected via a single high-speed Ethernet bus for fast exchange of information and data. This information is typically displayed with sharp graphics on 2 large (10.4ï¿¿ diagonal) color, flat panel display screens. The G1000 displays a wealth of flight information, including the information displayed on the older panels.
Garmin, with the G1000 unit, has been a leader in the field since the beginning. Most new GA aircraft now have a glass panel as standard equipment, and many older aircraft are being re-fitted with them. Glass panels, like the Garmin G1000, are clearly replacing the older 'steam engine gauges' panels in general aviation (GA) aircraft.
