Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850
190-00709-00 Rev. A
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
Figure 6-48 Vertical Scan Display
A
DJUSTING
A
NTENNA
T
ILT
A
NGLE
In order to make an accurate interpretation of a storm cell, the radar beam should be pointed at the wet
part of the weather cell to record the proper rainfall intensity (color level). The ideal aiming point is just
below the freezing level of the storm. The best way to find this point is to use the Vertical Scan feature. The
antenna tilt angle can be centered on the strongest return area in the vertical scan to get a more accurate
view of the coverage and intensity of the target in the horizontal scan.
Adjusting antenna tilt on the Horizontal Scan display:
1)
Press the
FMS
Knob to activate the cursor in the TILT field.
2)
Turn the small
FMS
Knob to select the desired antenna tilt angle.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key.
4)
Press the
FMS
Knob to remove the cursor.
The
RANGE
Knob
can also be used to adjust tilt up and down.
