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Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Piper PA-32 Saratoga
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
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ADDITIONAL
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APPENDICES
INDEX
Figure 6-19 METAR Flags on the MAP - WEATHER DATA LINK (XM) Page
Instructions for
Viewing METAR
and TAF Text
Selected Airport
TAFs (Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts) are weather predictions for specific airports within a 24- hour period,
and may span up to 36 hours. TAFs typically include forecast wind, visibility, weather phenomena, and sky
conditions using METAR codes.
METAR and TAF text are displayed on the Weather Information Page. METAR data is displayed first in a
decoded fashion, followed by its original text. The original text may contain information not found in the
decoded version. The system displays TAF information only in its original form, when a TAF is available.
Displaying METAR and TAF text:
1)
On the MAP - WEATHER DATA LINK (XM) Page, press the
METAR
Softkey.
2)
Push the
Joystick
and pan to the desired airport.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key. The Weather Information Page is shown with METAR and TAF text.
4)
Use the
FMS
Knob or the
ENT
Key to scroll through the METAR and TAF text. METAR text must be completely
scrolled through before scrolling through the TAF text.
5)
Push the
FMS
Knob or the
CLR
Key to return to the MAP - WEATHER DATA LINK (XM) Page.
Or
:
1)
Select the WPT - WEATHER INFORMATION Page.
a)
Turn the large
FMS
Knob to select the Waypoint Page Group.
b)
Press the
WX
Softkey to select the Weather Information Page.
2)
Push the
FMS
Knob to display the cursor.
3)
Use the
FMS
Knob to enter the desired airport and press the
ENT
Key.
4)
Use the
FMS
Knob or the
ENT
Key to scroll through the METAR and TAF text. The METAR text must be
completely scrolled through before scrolling through the TAF text.