Cirrus Perspective+ by Garmin

Question 1

If you see NON WGS84 WPT, what does this mean?

Answer 1

Something is wrong in the system - do NOT navigate to any active way point identified like that

Question 2

Why do we disengage AP on short approach?

Answer 2

• The AP will NOT level the a/c at the MDA/DH even if the MDA/DH is set in the Alt Preselect

Question 3

Where do you go to access weather radar on your MFD?

Answer 3

1. Select MAP - Weather Data Link (XM) page
2. Press NEXRAD softkey
3. Press Map Opt softkey
4. Press NEXRAD softkey

Question 4

What does TAWS stand for?

Answer 4

Terrain Awareness and Warning System

- Intended to enhance situational awareness only

Question 5

SurfaceWatch does NOT have:

Answer 5

Info on NOTAMs or ATIS regarding the current active conditions

Question 6

What kind of altimeter setting should you always use?

Answer 6

QNH alitmeter setting for height above mean sea level, or the standard pressure setting (Do NOT use a QFE alt setting)

Question 7

To do a GPS approach, ___ must be available at the FAF if the procedure does not utilize ___ .

Answer 7

RAIM

SBAS

Question 8

Where can you find Perspective+ Limitations in the POH?

Answer 8

Section 2

2-19 thru 2-22

Question 9

What is that big keyboard in the middle of the avionics panel?

Answer 9

The Display Controller (GCU 479)

Question 10

What does hitting the softkey with the picture of the HOUSE on it do when selected?

Answer 10

Home Key

- Displays Navigation Map Page

Question 11

What does the Communication/ Navigation/ Surveillance (CNS) system include?

Answer 11

• Audio Panel
• COMs
• NAVs
• Mode A/C/S Transponder

Question 12

CNS operation in the avionics system is performed by the ___s

Answer 12

LRUs (Line Replaceable Units):

• PFD
• MFD
• Audio Panels
• Mode S transponder
• Integrated Avionics Unit (2)

Question 13

How many levels are there to PFD softkeys?

Answer 13

4 - only ones that go to level 4 are:

PFD Opt - Sensors - ADC - ADC1/ADC2

PFD Opt - Sensors - AHRS - AHRS1/AHRS2

Question 14

Where can you find Charts on the MFD?

Answer 14

On the MFD! Charts softkey - APR

Question 15

Where can you find the XM radio option?

Answer 15

AUX page - SiriusXM Pages - Radio softkey/Info softkey

Question 16

Split Screen Mode can be used (and is usually the default) with Charts page and Navigation Map Page/Active Flight Plan Page

Answer 16

“Map - Chart + Navigation Map” or “FPL - Chart + Active Flight Plan”

• To enable split screen mode: Charts softkey, Menu key, ‘Chart Mode On’

Question 17

What is a cool feature of the Cirrus Perspective+ that you’d like to practice more with?

Answer 17

Crew Profiles!
- System can store up to 25…Look at the top of the System Setup Page in the box labeled ‘Crew Profile’
- That is where you may select a Crew Profile!
Pg 34 for how to create your own profile (;

Question 18

If you want to set a reminder in ‘Scheduler’ where do you go?

Answer 18

1. AUX - Utility
2. Press FMS key to activate flashing cursor
3. Turn large FMS knob to highlight first empty field in ‘Scheduler’ Box
4. Use the knob to enter text to be displayed, and press ENT
5. Press ENT again
6. Turn small knob to select alert type, input data, and press ENT

Question 19

What to have V-Speed bugs on the airspeed tape?

Answer 19

• TMR/REF
• Use FMS knob to scroll over
• Choose ON/OFF

Question 20

What does SVT stand for?

Answer 20

Synthetic Vision Technologies

Question 21

What are the CDI sensitivities?

Answer 21

Departure - 0.3nm either side
Terminal - 1.0nm
Enroute - 2.0nm
Missed - 0.3nm

Approach sensitivity depends on navigation in use - always 1.0 nm or less