G1000 Operations

[blackrain]

Our 182 G1000s do not have vertical guidance on the RNAV approaches. My question are there G1000 setups in CAP that do have vertical guidance?

[Check Pilot/Tow Pilot]

We have a 2012 182T NAV III that has vertical guidance for GPS approaches supporting SBAS vertical guidance (LNAV+V, L/VNAV, LPV).

NOTE: The Glidepath Indicator is only shown for aircraft with GIA 63W Integrated Avionics Units when SBAS is available.  You may have an older 182T with the non-WAAS GIA 63.

[blackrain]

Good to know. We have some of the earlier G1000 platforms (2005) There was a disconnect for some who assumed all G1000 platforms had the same capabilities. Pays to be careful and verify exactly what a particular A/C can do.

[Check Pilot/Tow Pilot]

The older aircraft may be able to be upgraded with a new GIA 63W but I'm not sure if NHQ is funding this.

[JeffDG]

Most of the ones that don't seem to have the KAP140 autopilot.  The GFC700 is much more integrated, and seems to be where they put a few more bells and whistles.

We have both in our wing, and some of the differences can trip you up if you don't pay enough attention.

[isuhawkeye]

upgrading a G1000 to a WAAS capable unit is not a cheap process.  Esentially the entire module needs to be replaced.