Altitude control knob 1000ft

[_ben 0]

Am I the only person who can't select 1000ft increments

on the Altitude control knob ( only 100's :-( )

 

I have a laptop with no mouse, so I need MUCH LARGer Clickspots

 

ps: The 2d window with Mouse movement explanations, has a 'C90' heading.

[Bert Pieke 7,585]

I believe it is 100 feet increments only... the SP1 has provided bigger clickspots

so that may help.

 

Does the real unit have 1000 feet on the outer knob?

[_ben 0]

Thanks very much Bert.

 

On another selection difficulty :-)

 

Checklists. I cant seem to consistently be able to choose different

Checklist GROUPs.

-once available I can move up and down easily; but getting the option

to change groups is a challenge which sometimes defeats me.

I use a laptop with a touchpad, so I'm not sure if I'm missing a

mouse wheel scroll capability or not.

 

 

Thanks again.

ben

[Bert Pieke 7,585]

I'm not too happy with the mouse click zones myself.. I have suggested to Carenado

a simple standard for each knob on the G1000, like

 

- upper third = outer knob

 

- middle third = push

 

- lower third = inner knob

 

The MFD FMS knob in particular needs this!

 

In SP1 they applied this to some of the popup PFD knobs, but

the MFD FMS knob was not changed.. :huh:

[_ben 0]

Thanks again Bert.

 

ps

Is there a place in the manual that describes the use of the MFD knob for selection

I saw the G1000 manual has breakdown of soft keys and what they do ?

[Bert Pieke 7,585]

From the Carenado manual:

 

"NOTE: Use the outer knob to change the highlighted option, and the inner know [sic..] to change it

(for group and checklist) In the checklists, the knob changed the item, ENT checks the item."

 

 

 

If in doubt, read the real Garmin manual..

 

www8.garmin.com/manuals/G1000:CessnaNavIII_PilotsGuide.pdf

 

"Selecting a Procedure Group

Depending on the specific airframe, there are a certain

number of groups of procedures with their respective

checklists available to the pilot.

To select a procedure group:

1. Press the CHKLIST softkey.

2. Turn the large FMS knob to select the ‘GROUP’

field.

3. Turn the small FMS knob to select the desired

procedure and press the ENT key.

Selecting a Checklist within the Procedure

Group

1. Turn the large FMS knob to select the ‘Checklist’

field.

2. Turn the small FMS knob to select the desired checklist

and press the ENT key."

 

BTW, I've suggested Carenado implement the 1000/100 function of the ALT knob,

just like the real unit.

[_ben 0]

Bert.

That's fantastic, thanks for you efforts.

-the 1000 knob would be great for 15000 plus.

Ben

[Bert Pieke 7,585]

I've got it working on my system - if you want to try it, send me a PM.