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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
Figure 6-24 METAR Flags on the Weather Data Link Page
Instructions
for Viewing
METAR and
TAF Text
Selected
Airport
TAFs (Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts) are weather predictions for specific airports within a 24- hour period,
and may span up to 36 hours. TAFs typically include forecast wind, visibility, weather phenomena, and sky
conditions using METAR codes.
METAR and TAF text are displayed on the Weather Information Page. METAR data is displayed first in a
decoded fashion, followed by the original text. Note the original text may contain additional information not
found in the decoded version. TAF information is displayed only in its original text form when it is available.
Displaying METAR and TAF text:
1)
On the Weather Data Link (XM) Page, select the
METAR
Softkey
2)
Select the
RANGE
Knob and pan to the desired airport.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key. The Weather Information Page is shown with METAR and TAF text.
4)
Use the
FMS
Knob or the
ENT
Key to scroll through the METAR and TAF text. METAR text is placed ahead of
the TAF text.
5)
Press the
FMS
Knob or the
CLR
Key to return to the Weather Data Link (XM) Page.
Or
:
1)
Select the Weather Information Page.
2)
Select the
WX
Softkey to select the Weather Information Page.
3)
Press the
FMS
Knob to display the cursor.
4)
Using the
FMS
Knob, enter the desired airport and press the
ENT
Key.
5)
Scroll through the METAR and TAF text with the
FMS
Knob or the
ENT
Key. Scroll through all of the METAR
text to get to the TAF text.
