Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
190-00709-05 Rev. D
362
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
TURBULENCE
The Turbulence weather product (Figure 6-44) identifies the potential for erratic movement of high-altitude
air mass associated winds. Turbulence is classified as light, moderate, severe or extreme, at altitudes between
21,000 and 45,000 feet. Turbulence data is intended to supplement AIRMETs and SIGMETs.
Displaying Turbulence data:
1)
Select the Weather Data Link (XM) Page.
2)
Select the
MORE WX
Softkey.
3)
Select the
TURB
Softkey.
4)
Select the desired altitude level: 21,000 feet up to 45,000 feet. Select the
NEXT
or
PREV
Softkey to cycle
through the altitude softkeys. The
TURB
Softkey label changes to reflect the altitude selected.
Figure 6-44 Turbulence Data at 27,000 Feet
Moderate
Turbulence
Light
Turbulence
To display the Turbulence legend (Figure 6-45), select the
LEGEND
Softkey when Turbulence is selected for
display.
Figure 6-45 Turbulence Legend