Left arrow turns the small FMS knob counterclockwise (lower left arrow on the display). Right arrow turns the small FMS knob clockwise (lower right arrow on the display). Up arrow turns the large FMS knob counterclockwise (upper left arrow on the display). Down arrow turns the large FMS knob clockwise (upper right arrow on the display). The arrow keys rotate the FMS knob as follows: ‘Enter’ (carriage return) activates the ENT key. ‘F1’ to ’F12’ respectively activate softkeys 1-12, numbered left to right on the display. That still needs to be done with the FMS knob (although there are KB shortcuts that make it easier than using the mouse to twist the FMS knobs.) Unfortunately these do not include the ability to type in waypoint names into the panel. Yes, the keyboard does work as it has in the prior versions, with a set of keyboard shortcuts. (This is one place I wish the implementation was not quite so accurate.)īottom line: Worth it to me to have something I can easily use at home to better understand the key features of the G1000 NXI and the GFC700. No ability to shortcut data entry with the PC keyboard it's all done using the Garmin knob-twist methodology.]Supposedly comes with Flite Charts but these were not operational the VFR and IFR charts are installed and do work.XML files located in the installation directory to swap the GDU types fixes this. Released version (Archer 20.81) has a bug that can be easily fixed after installation the PFD and MFD bezel types are reversed.No FIS-B weather emulation capability – although I haven’t really explored what's might be possible.The system has a group of airplanes that circle your position at different ranges & altitudes to demonstrate the traffic display capability.Set the fuel level to avoid seeing low fuel range warnings on the MFD moving map. The engine page and gauges are for the Archer and can be easily ignored.No audio panel (no different than the earlier versions).No TOGA functionality for missed approaches.This makes FLC a bit wonky I just use VS mode. If you set 100 KIAS, you’ll get 100 KIAS no matter what pitch the airplane is in. You’ll be happier “flying” using the GFC700 than using the keyboard or optional physical controls.Unfortunately, you have to use the Garmin knob-twist input methodology to enter the information.
It’s available on either the PFD or MFD, but the MFD one displays the entire list all at once and is easier to use.
So much better than the Legacy G1000 versions that seemed to be the only ones available.
Windows only I have to run it under Parallels on my Mac I bought the Piper Archer version because the GDU version 20.81 is closest to what’s installed in my DA40NG with Phase II, GDU 20.80. Helpful to pre-fly SIDs, STARs, and approaches using the GFC700 autopilot. Also helpful for trying out different PFD & MFD display options. Summary: Updated solution useful for learning G1000 NXI knobs and buttons for many flight scenarios.