Garmin G1000 Piper PA-46 Matrix - Manual (Page 272)

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA-46 Mirage/Matrix 190-01108-00 Rev. B 258
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
SY
STEM
O
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VIEW
FLIGHT
INSTRUMENTS
EICAS
AUDIO P
ANEL
& CNS
FLIGHT
MANA
GEMENT
HAZARD
AV
OID
ANCE
AFCS
ADDITIONAL FEA
TURES
APPENDICES
INDEX
WEIGHT PLANNING
All of the input of data needed for calculation and viewing of the data is done on the Weight and Fuel
Planning Page located in the AUX Page Group.
NOTE: All weight planning data fields display data rounded to the nearest 10 pounds.
Figure 5-101 Weight Planning Page
A/C Payload Calculator
Basic Empty Weight Entry -
Pilot & Stores Weight Entry -
Basic Operating Weight Calc. -
Passenger(s) Weight Entry -
Cargo Weight Entry -
Zero Fuel Weight Calculation -
Fuel On Board Sync Softkey
(sets FOB to sensor actual)
Fuel Weight Calculator
- Zero Fuel Weight Calculation
- Fuel on Board Entry (or sync)
- Aircraft Weight Calculation
- Est. Landing Weight Calculation
- Estimated Landing Fuel Calculation
- Fuel Reserve Entry
- Excess Fuel Calculation
Empty Weight Softkey
(selects Basic Empty
Weight)
Fuel Calculations:
Current Fuel Remaining -
Fuel Used (since last sync) -
Total Fuel Range -
Time to Destination -
Fuel over Destination -
Total Fuel Endurance -
Entering basic empty weight:
1) Select the EMPTY WT Softkey; or press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Set Basic Empty Weight’, and press the ENT
Key to select the ‘BASIC EMPTY WEIGHT’ field.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the basic empty weight.
3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the entry.
4) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor.
Entering a pilot and stores weight:
1) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor and highlight the ‘PILOT AND STORES’ field.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to enter the pilot and stores weight.
3) Press the ENT Key to confirm the entry.
4) Press the FMS Knob to remove the flashing cursor.
The basic operating weight is calculated by adding the basic empty weight and the pilot and stores weight.