MSFS TBM930 AAU1 - Garmin G3000 Avionics Suite Introduction and Flight Deck Overview

[Nels_Anderson]

 

 

 

The Aircraft and Avionics Update 1 introduced on January 31, 2023 brings Microsoft Flight Simulator to an unprecedented level. The G3000 in Flight Simulator is now the most advanced G3000 in the personal flight simulator. Video 1 in this series presents the essentials to understand the G3000 layout and operation in the TBM 930.

 

 

 

 

GARMIN G3000 & GARMIN G5000 AVIONICS SUITES Release Notes

• Comprehensive visual overhaul for accurate font, symbology, look, operation, and feel, including Garmin Touch Controller (GTC) visuals that are faithful to the real unit complete with UI animations
• Advanced flight plan support, including arcs, radius-to-fix, intercepts, holds, procedure turns, and missed approaches
• Support for custom waypoints, including lat/lon, point/bearing/distance, and present position
• Two (aircraft-dependent) styles of coupled VNAV: Simple VNAV: Descent path VNAV only, always targets bottom-most altitude constraint Advanced VNAV: Climb constraint and descent path VNAV, vertical path smoothing through varied constraint types, editable constraints, and flight path angles
• Independent PFD and GTC options
• PFDs and MFDs with full split-pane support
• Support for the full set of context-dependent GTC knob controls
• GPS satellite and SBAS simulation, including real orbital mechanics-based satellite positions, accurate SBAS coverage areas, and GPS status page
• Comprehensive traffic system implementations, including (aircraft-dependent) spec-compliant Garmin TIS, TAS, and TCAS-II
• Support for multiple layout styles, including horizontal or vertical GTCs, screen-pane options, numbers of screens, and more
• Support for custom V-speed bugs, SVT, angle of attack indicator, HSI moving map, timers, minimums, and bearing pointers
• A multitude of customization options, including measurement units, all saved per screen and/or aircraft
• AHRS alignment and startup sequence
• JavaScript plugin support for loading:
• Engine Instruments and Systems (EIS) displays
• Custom PFD or MFD display panes (full- or half-screen)
• Custom GTC navigation, icons, and pages
• Aircraft systems simulation and instrument styling

 

DAHER TBM 930

• Support and wiring for the new Garmin G3000
• Support for fully coupled Basic VNAV, as found in the real aircraft
• Customized and highly accurate EIS
• Systems synoptic pages
• Customized electrical modeling
• Support for opening exterior cockpit and cabin doors

 

Complete Release Notes

 

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