Garmin G500 Manual

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3.5.2.4  Waypoint Weather Information (Optional)
The Weather information function is available if a data link receiver is installed, 
a  weather  subscription  is  current,  and  weather  information  is  available  for  the 
selected waypoint. METAR and TAF text are displayed on the Waypoint Weather 
Information Page. Pressing the  WX soft key will show the weather information 
page. METAR data is displayed first, then TAF information is displayed. 
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour weather 
forecasts.  A  TAF  typically  forecasts  significant  weather  changes,  temporary 
changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions. 
Figure 3-121  Waypoint Weather Information (Textual METARs and TAFs)
1)  While viewing the Waypoint Information page of the FPL page group, press the 
WX soft key to view weather information for the waypoint. 
2)   Use the small  MFD knob or the large  MFD knob to scroll through the available 
information. 
3)  Press the small MFD knob to return to the main Flight Plan page.  
						

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3.5.3  Charts Page (Optional)
Charts, when installed, are available in the Flight Plan page group. ChartView 
is an optional feature that requires enablement by a Garmin dealer. 
1)  Turn the large MFD knob to the Flight Plan page group. 
2)  Turn the small MFD knob to the Charts page. 
 NOTE:  There are two options for chart services: FliteCharts or  ChartView. 
FliteCharts  displays  charts  that  are  FAA-published.  ChartView  displays  charts published by Jeppesen. ChartView charts are geo-referenced, which allows  a  pink  ownship  icon  to  be  overlayed  on  the  chart  indicating  the aircraft location. 
Figure 3-122  Flight Page 3 (Charts) 
						

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3.5.3.1  Viewing Charts
The  chart  for  the  selected  destination  airport  or  approach  is  automatically 
loaded. 
With ChartView only and when available for the selected chart, more detail 
is available. 
1)  While viewing the Charts page of the FPL page group, press the  RNG (Range) 
   keys to zoom in and out. 
2)  After  zooming  in,  you  may  only  see  part  of  the  chart.  Press  the  Small  MFD 
knob to enter Pan mode and activate scroll bars on the edges of the chart. Turn 
the large and small MFD knobs to move around the chart. 
 NOTE:   When  Panning  mode  is  active,  scroll  bars  will  be  shown  on  the  right side and bottom of the display. 
3)  Press the small MFD knob to cancel the scroll bars and exit panning. 
Scroll Bars
Figure 3-123  Chart Scroll Bars (Charts) 
						

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3.5.3.2  Selecting a New Chart by Airport
A  chart  for  a  different  airport  may  be  chosen  by  selecting  the  identifier  for 
the desired airport. 
Figure 3-124  Airport Identifier Selection
1)  While viewing the Charts page of the FPL page group, press the  SELECT soft 
key to change the airport. 
2)  Use the large MFD knob to move the cursor to highlight a character. 
3)  Use the small MFD knob to change the character. 
4)  Press ENT
 to accept the selected airport. 
5) Use the large and small MFD knobs to select the desired chart. 
6)  Press ENT to display the desired chart. 
7)  With ChartView only and when available for the selected chart, more detail is 
available. Press the  Detail key to view detailed views of the current chart. Press 
the  Header,  Plan, Profile, or  Minimums keys to view detailed sections for 
the chart for those topics.  
						

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3.5.3.3  Selecting a New Chart by FPL, NRST , or RECENT
You may select other charts to display based on your flight plan (FPL), charts of 
the nearest airport (NRST), or your most recently selected airport (RECENT). 
Figure 3-125  Chart Category Selection
1)  While viewing the Charts page of the FPL page group, press the SELECT soft key. 
2) Turn the small MFD knob counterclockwise. 
3)  Turn the small MFD knob to show FPL, NRST, or RECENT. 
4)  Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the desired airport, and then press ENT. 
3.5.3.4  Change Day/Night View
The Chart pages can be displayed on a white or black background for day or 
night viewing. The  Day View offers a better presentation in a bright environment. 
The  Night View gives a better presentation for viewing in a dark environment. 
The  “auto”  setting  allows  the  user  to  set  a  percentage.  This  percentage  is  the 
backlight value where the charts page will automatically switch between day and 
night mode. If you set the unit to AUTO 10%, then if the backlight is below 10% 
it will be in night mode, if above 10% it will be in day mode. 
1)  While  viewing  the  Charts  page  of  the  FPL  page  group,  turn  the  small  MFD 
knob to reach the Charts page. 
2)  Press MENU to display the Options menu. 
3)  Press  ENT
 to display the Chart Setup menu. The Color Scheme option will be 
highlighted. 
4)  Turn the small MFD knob to select Day - Auto - Night. 
5)  Press  the  small MFD  knob  or  the  ENT
 key  to  save  the  selected  setting  and 
return to the Charts page.  
6)  If “Auto”  is  selected,  turn  the  large MFD  knob  to  highlight  the  Display  Level 
Brightness value. Turn the small  MFD knob to change the value and then  the 
ENT
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4  hazarD  avOiD aNCe
The  G500  hazard  avoidance  features  are  designed  to  provide  advisory 
information of potential hazards to flight safety associated with weather, terrain, 
and air traffic. 
This section is divided into the following groups: 
Terrain Avoidance
•	 Terrain	Proximity
•	 Garmin	Terrain-SVT™	(Optional)
Traffic Avoidance
•	 Traffic	Advisory System (Optional)
•	 Traffic	Information	Service	(TIS)	 (Optional - GTX 33/330 Transponder required)
Weather
•	 GDL	69/69A XM® Satellite Weather (Optional)
•	 GWX	68 Weather Radar (Optional)
•	
GFDS Weather with the Iridium® satellite system through GSR 56 (Optional)
4.1  t errain Configurations
During  power-up  of  the  G500,  the  terrain/obstacle  database  versions  are 
displayed along with a disclaimer. At the same time, the Terrain system self-test 
begins. A failure message is issued if the terrain test fails. 
Garmin provides the following terrain awareness solutions within the G500 
environment: 
•	 Terrain-SVT  -  Refers  to  a  subset  of  Class  B  TAWS  that  meets  the  terrain alerting  requirements  outlined  in  Section  7.b  of  AC  23-26.  Terrain-SVT  is 
a subset of Class B TAWS that provides a Class B TAWS FLTA functionality, 
including  visual  alerting  and  aural  alerting.  Terrain-SVT  is  provided  with 
the Synthetic Vision functionality and not marketed separately. 
 NOTE:  Terrain-SVT is not a fully functional TAWS and does not meet the TAWS TSO-C151b requirements. 
•	 Terrain-Proximity	 -	Refers	 to	the	 display	 of	the	 relative	 terrain	elevations	
on the moving map. No aural alerts of any type are provided by a Terrain-
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Terrain 
Configurations PFD/MFD Visual 
Annunciations MFD Pop-up 
Alert Aural Alerting
G500 Terrain 
Proximity None
NoneNone
G500 Terrain 
Proximity w/ 
External TAWS 
Unit Installed 
(500W-series) PFD 
annunciations 
are generated 
from the External 
TAWS Unit. 
No MFD 
Annunciations. None
None
G500 w/Terrain-
SVT Annunciations 
generated from 
the G500. Generated from 
the G500. 
Not suppressed. 
G500 w/
Terrain-SVT and 
External  TAWS 
Unit Installed 
(500W-series) PFD 
annunciations 
are generated 
from the External 
TAWS Unit. 
MFD 
Annunciations are 
generated from 
the G500. Generated from 
the G500. 
G500 aural alerts are 
suppressed. 
Table 4-1  G500 Terrain Annunciations
 NOTE:  Obstacles are removed from the Terrain and TAWS pages at ranges 
greater than 10 NM. 
Each  of  the  terrain  awareness  configurations  are  detailed  in  the  following 
sub-sections.  
						

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4.2  t errain Scale
The  Terrain  Scale  option  in  the  Map  page  group  selects  whether  the  Terrain 
Scale  is  shown  on  the  Navigation  Map.  The  Terrain  scale  will  be  located  on  the 
right side of the display. 
Figure 4-1  Terrain Scale
Color Description
RedTerrain is more than 100 ft above the aircraft. 
Yellow Terrain is between 1000 ft below and 100 ft above the aircraft.
Black Terrain is more than 1000 ft below the aircraft. 
Table 4-2  Terrain Scale Color Codes
4.3  terrain Proximity
Garmin  Terrain  is  a  non-TSO-C151b-certified  terrain  awareness  system 
provided as a standard feature of GDU 620 to increase situational awareness and 
help  reduce  controlled  flight  into  terrain  (CFIT).  Terrain  may  be  displayed  on 
the Map page group Navigation Map and Terrain pages. 
Terrain  Proximity  uses  information  provided  from  the  GPS  receiver  to 
provide a horizontal position and altitude. GPS altitude is derived from satellite 
measurements.  GPS  altitude  is  converted  to  a  Mean  Sea  Level  (MSL)-based 
altitude  (GPS-MSL  altitude)  and  is  used  to  determine  Terrain  alerts.  GPS-MSL 
altitude  accuracy  is  affected  by  factors  such  as  satellite  geometry,  but  it  is  not 
subject  to  variations  in  pressure  and  temperature  that  normally  affect  pressure 
altitude  devices.  GPS-MSL  altitude  does  not  require  local  altimeter  settings  to 
determine MSL altitude. Therefore, GPS altitude provides a highly accurate and 
reliable MSL altitude source to calculate terrain and obstacle alerts. 
Terrain  Proximity  utilizes  terrain  and  obstacle  databases  that  are  referenced 
to mean sea level (MSL). Using the GPS position and GPS-MSL altitude, Terrain 
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to the position and altitude of the aircraft. In this manner, TERRAIN Proximity 
provides awareness of surrounding terrain conditions. 
Terrain requires the following to operate properly: 
•	 The	system	must	have	a	valid	3-D	GPS	position	solution.	
•	 The	system	must	have	a	valid	terrain/obstacle/airport	terrain	database. 
4.3.1  Displaying Terrain Proximity
The Terrain Proximity page is in the Map page group. Terrain is also selectable 
on the Navigation Map pages. 
4.3.1.1  Terrain Proximity Page Display on the Terrain Page
1) Turn the Large MFD knob to the MAP page group. 
2)  Turn the small MFD knob to the Terrain page. 
3)  Press the VIEW soft key to show the 360 and ARC soft keys. 
Map Orientation
North Indication
Range Rings
Altitude
 Information
Terrain
Altitude
 Legend
Ownship Symbol
at Present Position
360°
Range Ring  Selection 120°
Arc
Selection
Page Name
Figure 4-2  Terrain Page with Aviation Data Displayed and 360° View