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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850
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FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
The Nearest Airspaces Page can be used to quickly find airspaces close to the flight path. In addition, a selected
frequency associated with the airspace can be loaded from the Nearest Airspaces Page. In addition to displaying
a map of airspace boundaries and surrounding area, the Nearest Airspaces Page displays airspace information in
four boxes labeled ‘AIRSPACE ALERTS’, ‘AIRSPACE, AGENCY’, VERTICAL LIMITS’, and ‘FREQUENCIES’.
Figure 5-47 Nearest Airspaces Page
Airspace Alerts Info
- Name
- Proximity (Ahead, Inside,
Ahead < 2nm, Within 2nm)
- Time till Intercept (only if
Ahead or Ahead < 2nm
Airspace Vertical Limits
- Ceiling
- Floor
Airspace/Agency Info
- Airspace Type
- Controlling Agency
Softkeys
Airspace 1
Associated Frequencies
- Type
- Availability/Info
- Frequency
Airspace 2
Airspace alerts and associated frequencies are shown in scrollable lists on the Nearest Airspaces Page. The
ALERTS
and
FREQ
softkeys place the cursor in the respective list. The
FREQ
Softkey is enabled only if one or
more frequencies exist for a selected airspace.
Selecting and viewing an airspace alert with its associated information:
1)
Select the Nearest Airspace Page.
2)
Press the
ALERTS
Softkey; or press the
FMS
Knob; or press the
MENU
Key, highlight ‘Select Alerts Window’,
and press the
ENT
Key. The cursor is placed in the ‘AIRSPACE ALERTS’ Box.
3)
Select the desired airspace.
4)
Press the
FMS
Knob to remove the flashing cursor.
