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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
PIREPS AND AIREPS
Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) (Figure 6-46) provide timely weather information for a particular route of
flight. When significant weather conditions are reported or forecast, Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities are
required to solicit PIREPs. A PIREP may contain adverse weather conditions, such as low in-flight visibility,
icing conditions, wind shear, and turbulence. PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) or Urgent (UUA).
Another type of PIREP is an Air Report (AIREP). Commercial airlines typically generate AIREPs.
Figure 6-46 AIREPs and PIREPs on the Weather Data Link (XM) Page
Instructions for
Viewing PIREP
and AIREP Text
Selected
PIREP
AIREP
Urgent
PIREP
Displaying PIREP and AIREP text:
1)
Select the Weather Data Link (XM) Page.
2)
Select the
MORE WX
Softkey.
3)
Select the
AIREPS
or
PIREPS
Softkey.
4)
Press the
RANGE
Knob and pan to the desired weather report. A gray circle will appear around the weather
report when it is selected.
5)
Press the
ENT
Key. The Weather Information Page is shown with PIREP or AIREP text. The data is first displayed
in a decoded fashion, followed by the original text. Note the original text may contain additional information
not found in the decoded version.
6)
Use the
FMS
Knob or the
ENT
Key to scroll through the PIREP or AIREP text.
7)
Press the
FMS
Knob or the
CLR
Key to return to the Weather Data Link Page.
