Garmin G1000 IFR
Chapters
1 Introduction
2 Takeoff/Departure
3 Enroute
4 Approaches
5 Abnormals
6 Conclusion
7 Bonus Tips and Tricks
Q&A with the Pros
Cleaning the G1000 Screen
What is the best way to clean the G1000 screen?
The G1000 Manual has the following caution with regards to cleaning the screens:
CAUTION: The GDU 1040A PFDs and GDU 1500 MFD displays use a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings
Here at Like The Pros, we try never to touch the screen in the first place, and we use a clean micro-fiber cloth to ever-so-lightly brush away dust. If there is dust on the screen, don’t wipe it, don’t rub it. Just a light flick of the cloth will do. A camel-hair lens cleaner also works nicely to remove dust.
In case you do get some finger prints on the screen, we’ve found that after first removing all dust, a small amount of clean water and a very gentle wipe with the micro-fiber cloth will usually do the trick.
CAUTION: The GDU 1040A PFDs and GDU 1500 MFD displays use a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings
Here at Like The Pros, we try never to touch the screen in the first place, and we use a clean micro-fiber cloth to ever-so-lightly brush away dust. If there is dust on the screen, don’t wipe it, don’t rub it. Just a light flick of the cloth will do. A camel-hair lens cleaner also works nicely to remove dust.
In case you do get some finger prints on the screen, we’ve found that after first removing all dust, a small amount of clean water and a very gentle wipe with the micro-fiber cloth will usually do the trick.