Garmin G1000 Manual

190-00709-04  Rev. AGarmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850397
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6.4 STORMSCOPE
 NOTE:   The L-3 STORMSCOPE® WX-500 Lightning detection system is not intended for hazardous 
thunderstorm penetration.  Weather information on the G1000 MFD is approved for weather avoidance 
only.  Refer to the WX-500 User’s Guide for a detailed description of Stormscope operation.
 NOTE:  Stormscope lightning data cannot be displayed at the same time as XM WX lightning data or GFDS  
lightning...

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04  Rev. A398
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The	following	Stormscope	options	are	available	(Figure	6-115):
•	STRMSCP LTNG	–	Turns	the	display	of	Stormscope	data	on	or	off.	
•	STRMSCP MODE	–	 Selects	 the	CELL	 or	STRIKE	 mode	of	lightning	 activity.		Cell	mode	 identifies	 clusters	or	
cells	of	electrical	activity.		Strike	mode	indicates	the	approximate	location	of	lightning	strikes.	
•	STRMSCP SMBL	–	 Selects	 the	range	 at	which	 Stormscope	 data	displays....

190-00709-04  Rev. AGarmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850399
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CELL AND STRIKE MODE ON THE NAVIGATION MAP
On	the	Navigation	 Map,	cell	mode	 identifies	 cells	of	lightning	 activity	(Figure	 6-116).		 Stormscope	 identifies	
clusters	of	electrical	 activity	that	indicate	 cells.		Strike	 mode	indicates	 the	approximate	 location	of	lightning	
strikes.	
Selecting the ‘cell’ or ‘strike’ mode on the Navigation Map:
1) Press the MENU Key.
2) With ‘Map Setup’ selected, press the ENT...

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04  Rev. A400
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Manually clearing Stormscope data on the Navigation Map:
1) Press the MENU Key.
2) Select ‘Clear Stormscope® Lightning’ (Figure 6-117).
3) Press the ENT Key.
Figure 6-117  Navigation Map Page Options Menu
ZOOM RANGE ON THE NAVIGATION MAP
Stormscope	lightning	data	can	be	displayed	 up	to	800	 nm	zoom	 range	(in	North	 Up	orientation)	 on	the	
Navigation	 Map	Page.		However,	 in	Track	 Up	orientation	 at	the	 500	 nm...

190-00709-04  Rev. AGarmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850401
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SELECTING THE STORMSCOPE PAGE
Stormscope	lightning	data	can	be	displayed	at	the	ranges	of	25	nm,	50	nm,	100	nm,	and	200	nm.
Adjusting the Stormscope Map Range:
1) Turn the large FMS Knob to select the Map Page Group.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the Stormscope Page.
3) To change the map range, turn the RANGE Knob clockwise to zoom out or counter-clockwise to zoom in.  
Figure 6-118  Stormscope Page  

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04  Rev. A402
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Changing between ‘cell’ and ‘strike’ mode:
1) Select the Stormscope Page.
2) Select the MODE Softkey.  The CELL and STRIKE softkeys are displayed.  
3) Select the CELL Softkey to display ‘CELL’ data or select the STRIKE Softkey to display ‘STRIKE’ data.  ‘CELL’ or 
‘STRIKE’ is displayed in the mode box in the upper left corner of the Stormscope Page.
4) Select the BACK Softkey to return to the Stormscope Page....

190-00709-04  Rev. AGarmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850403
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Changing the viewing mode between 360˚ and 120˚:
1) Select the Stormscope Page.
2) Select the VIEW Softkey.  The 360 and ARC softkeys are displayed.
3) Select the 360 Softkey to display a 360˚ viewing area or select the ARC Softkey to display a 120˚ viewing area.
4) Select the BACK Softkey to return to the Stormscope Page.
 Or:
1) Select the Stormscope Page.
2) Press the MENU Key.
3) Turn the small FMS Knob to...

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04  Rev. A404
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6.5 TERRAIN PROXIMITY
 WARNING: Do not use Terrain Proximity information for primary terrain avoidance.  Terrain Proximity is 
intended only to enhance situational awareness.
 NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft is outside of the terrain\
 database coverage area.
 NOTE: Terrain Proximity is disabled when the Terrain-SVS or TAWS-B options are installed.
G1000	Terrain	 Proximity	 is	a	terrain...

190-00709-04  Rev. AGarmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850405
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DISPLAYING TERRAIN PROXIMITY DATA
The	Map	 -	Terrain	 Proximity	 Page	is	the	 principal	 page	for	viewing	 terrain	and	obstacle	 information.	 The	
symbols	and	colors	 in	the	 figure	 and	table	 below	 are	used	 to	represent	 obstacles	and	aircraft	 altitude		 when	the	
Terrain	 Proximity	 Page	is	selected	 for	display.		 Terrain	Proximity	 uses	black,	 yellow,	 and	red	to	represent	 terrain	
information	 relative...

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04  Rev. A406
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Terrain	data	can	be	selected	 for	display	 independently	 of	obstacle	 data;	however,	 obstacles	recognized	 by	
Terrain	Proximity	 as	yellow	 or	red	 are	shown	 when	terrain	 is	selected	 for	display	 and	the	map	 range	 is	within	
the setting limit.
Maps	 besides	 the	Terrain	 Proximity	 Page	use	settings	 based	on	those	 selected	 for	the	 Navigation	 Map	Page.		
The	maximum	 display	ranges	for	obstacles	 on	each...