Avionics
A Review of the Advanced Avionics Available on the PA46 Aircraft

Using VNAV Direct in the Piper M600

An in-flight demonstration of the techniques and procedures for in-flight descent planning in a G3000 equipped Piper PA46 M600 using VNAV Direct. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 M350, M500 and M600 aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation and pilot training worldwide. ​

The Piper M600: G3000 Color Wx Radar and Why You Need It

Get a look at how the Garmin G3000 panel in the Piper M600 single engine turboprop aircraft can help you organize information to improve decision making and minimize distraction when dealing with areas of large rain showers and thunderstorms. Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the G3000 equipped Piper PA46 M600. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide. ​

The Piper M600: G3000 Radar and Nexrad Real Time Discussion 

Get a look at how the Garmin G3000 panel in the Piper M600 single engine turboprop aircraft can help you organize information to improve decision making and minimize distraction when dealing with airframe ice and turbulence. Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the G3000 equipped Piper PA46 M600. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide. ​

The Piper M600: G3000 Audio Setup

Get a look at how the Garmin G3000 panel in the Piper M600 single engine turboprop aircraft can help you organize information to improve decision making and minimize distraction, including the audio panel. Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the G3000 equipped Piper PA46 M600. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.

The Piper M600 G3000 Setup Suggestions

Get a look at how the Garmin G3000 panel in the Piper M600 single engine turboprop aircraft can help you organize information to improve decision making and minimize distraction. Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the G3000 equipped Piper PA46 M600. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide. You may view hundreds of additional videos and articles about flying the PA46 aircraft at http://www.rwrpilottraining.com/ or contact Dick directly at mail@rwrpilottraining.com

​The Piper M600: G3000 Display Management with Dick Rochfort

Get a look at how the Garmin G3000 panel in the Piper M600 single engine turboprop aircraft can help you organize information to improve decision making and minimize distraction with some ideas for display management. Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the G3000 equipped Piper PA46 M600. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide. You may view hundreds of additional videos and articles about flying the PA46 aircraft at http://www.rwrpilottraining.com/ or contact Dick directly at mail@rwrpilottraining.com

Flying an Unpublished Hold with a Garmin G650 Navigator

Master Instructor Dick Rochfort describes the techniques and procedures for flying the unpublished holding pattern using the Garmin GTN 650 Navigator. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the Piper PA46 Matrix, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide. You may view hundreds of additional videos and articles about flying the PA46 aircraft at http://www.rwrpilottraining.com/ or contact Dick directly at mail@rwrpilottraining.com

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A Brief In-Flight Introduction to the Garmin G500 in the Piper PA46 Mirage Aircraft

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the techniques and procedures for getting the most from the G500 equipped Piper PA46 Meridian . Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft, providing excellent training and related services to instructors, owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide. He also provides pre-purchase valuation, instructor training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.

GTN650 Getting Started

A line oriented tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. In this 50 minute "chalk talk" Master Instructor Dick Rochfort describes the functions of the Garmin GTN650 navigator. This essential training helps each pilot respond correctly and promptly while in flight. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft, providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide. He also provides He provides pre-purchase valuation, instructor training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Garmin GTN Series Familiarization - Part I - An Overview

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


Garmin GTN Series Familiarization - Part II - Touchscreen usage

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


Garmin GTN Series Familiarization - Part III - Mapping Functions

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


Garmin GTN Series Familiarization - Part IV - Flight Plan Editing

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


Garmin GTN Series Familiarization - Part V - In-Flight Tools

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


Garmin GTN Series Familiarization - Part VI - Approaches

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


Garmin GTN Series Familiarization - Part VII - Transponder and Audio Panel

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


Garmin GTN Series Familiarization - Part VIII - XM Weather & Audio

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin GTN Series avionics found in increasingly more light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


An Introduction to the Garmin GTN650 GPS in the PA46 Meridian

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the Garmin GTN650 GPS in the Avidyne equipped Piper PA46 Meridian . Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Loading the Approach with the GTN650 GPS

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the Garmin GTN650 GPS in the Avidyne equipped Piper PA46 Meridian . Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Activating the Approach with the GTN650 GPS

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of the Garmin GTN650 GPS in the Avidyne equipped Piper PA46 Meridian . Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Garmin G1000 Tutorial

A tutorial on the operation of the Garmin G1000 avionics suite found in many new light aircraft today including the PA46 Matrix, Malibu Mirage and Meridian aircraft. This video is provided by Garmin and offered here by Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII - Master Instructor & RWR Pilot Training - Providing excellent training and related services to owners and pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft worldwide.


Introduction to the G1000 Equipped Piper PA46 Meridian

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-aircraft demonstration of the G1000 equipped Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage G1000 Taxi Setup

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of taxi and ground operations in the G1000 equipped Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage G1000 Equipped Takeoff setup

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of set-up for take-off in the G1000 equipped Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


G1000 Equipped PA46 climb & level-off

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of climb and level-off in the G1000 equipped Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Meridian with G1000: Arrival Weather Planning

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of arrival weather planning in the G1000 equipped Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Intercepting the Final Approach Course with the Garmin G530W: A Chalk Talk

This approach sequence describes the automation of the Garmin G530W GPS. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Operating the Honeywell RDR 2000 Color Radar in the PA46 Meridian aircraft

Master Instructor Dick Rochfort describes a practical, tactical method for using the Honeywell RDR 2000 Radar in the PA46 Meridian Aircraft. An in-flight demonstration of the use of airborne weather radar (RDR2000) in a PA46 aircraft. It illustrates the use of the "parked position", "vertical profile", and "threat identification" view. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


Setting Up the Arrival at Geneva, Switzerland in a Piper PA46 Meridian

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort while he demonstrates the proper setup of the arrival at LSSG Geneva, Switzerland in a Piper PA46 Meridian. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage GMX200 Setup

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort while he demonstrates set-up of the GMX200 MFD in the Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.


PA46 Mirage High Altitude Enroute Weather Planning with the GMX200

Ride along with Master Instructor Dick Rochfort on an in-flight demonstration of high altitude enroute  weather planning with the GMX200 MFD in the Piper PA46 Malibu Mirage. Dick uses proper call-outs and well documented, disciplined procedures to ensure the safety of this challenging flight. Dick Rochfort is a full-time pilot trainer specializing in the PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage and Meridian aircraft. He provides pre-purchase valuation, training, corporate service and expert witness services worldwide.
For additional information contact:
​ Dick Rochfort, ATP, CFII
Master Instructor

​Fly Safely - Train Often