Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
190-00709-05 Rev. D
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
WINDS ALOFT
Winds Aloft data (Figure 6-31) shows the forecast wind speed and direction at the surface and at selected
altitudes. Altitude can be displayed in 3000-foot increments up to 42,000 feet MSL.
Displaying Winds Aloft data:
1)
Select the Weather Data Link (XM) Page with the
FMS
Knob.
2)
Select the
MORE WX
Softkey.
3)
Select the
WIND
Softkey.
4)
Select the desired altitude level: SFC (surface) up to 42,000 feet. Select the
NEXT
or
PREV
Softkey to cycle
through the altitude softkeys. The
WIND
Softkey label changes to reflect the altitude selected.
Figure 6-31 Winds Aloft at 24,000 Feet
Figure 6-32 Winds Aloft Data with Legend
Headwind and tailwind components aloft are available inside the Profile View on the Navigation Map Page
(Figure 6-33). The displayed components are relative to current aircraft altitude and track, but not to aircraft
speed.
