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4-95190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 4.10.5.4 GFDS Data Request Status Window The Request Status window will show a response such as "OK" when manual requests are made. The time for the next auto update will be shown. Diameter/Route Width GFDS Data Request 1) After selecting a coverage option in the previous section, the Diameter/Route Width field will now be highlighted. Figure 4-94 Waypoint GFDS Data Request Range 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the desired Diameter/Route Width and then press ENT.
4-96Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 4.10.6 Precipitation (PRECIP) Data Viewing Range The PRECIP Viewing Range option allows you to select the map range where at and below the selected value PRECIP weather products will be shown on the selected MFD Wx Data Link Map page (1, 2, or 3). When Off is selected, PRECIP weather data will not be shown. In the figure below where 500 NM is selected, PRECIP data will be shown at map ranges of 500 NM and lower. TFRs and METARs are the only weather products shown below 10 NM. Area Of No Coverage Boundary Of Selected Viewing Range Coverage Boundary Figure 4-95 GFDS PRECIP Weather Map Display and Legend 1) While viewing a WX Data Link Map page of the WX page group, press the MENU key to display the Page Menu Options. Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the Weather Setup option and press ENT. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight PRECIP Data Viewing Range. Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired value. 3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.
4-97190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide
ForewordSec 1
System Sec 2
PFD Sec 3
MFD Sec 4
Hazard
Avoidance
Sec 5
Additional Features Sec 6
Annun.
& Alerts Sec 7
Symbols Sec 8
Glossary Appendix A Appendix B
Index
Figure 4-96 GFDS PRECIP Viewing Range Selection
4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to
the WX page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.
4.10.7 PRECIP Legend
The PRECIP Legend selection provides the option of displaying an abbreviated
version of the PRECIP legend in the top right region of the MFD. The full legend
is available by pressing the LEGEND soft key.
Figure 4-97 GFDS PRECIP Legend Selection
1) While viewing a WX Data Link Map page of the WX page group, press the
MENU key to display the Page
Menu Options. Turn the large MFD knob to
highlight the Weather Setup option and press
ENT.
2) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight
PRECIP Legend.
3) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight Off or On. Press ENT
to accept the
displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.
4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to
the WX page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.
4-98Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 4.10.8 GFDS Infrared Satellite (IR SAT) Data Viewing Range IR SAT data is available over North America and Europe and depicts cloud top temperatures from satellite imagery. Brighter cloud top colors indicate cooler temperatures occurring at higher altitudes. Information is updated every half hour. Figure 4-98 GFDS Infrared Satellite Data Map Display and Legend
4-99190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index IR SAT Data Viewing Range The IR SAT Data Viewing Range option allows you to select the map range where at and below that value IR SAT weather products will be shown on the selected MFD Wx Data Link Map page (1, 2, or 3). When Off is selected, IR SAT will not be shown. In the figure below where 200 NM is selected, IR SAT data will be shown at map ranges of 200 NM and lower. Figure 4-99 GFDS IR SAT Viewing Range Selection 1) While viewing a WX Data Link Map page of the WX page group, press the MENU key to display the Page Menu Options. Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the Weather Setup option and press ENT. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight IR SAT Data Viewing Range. Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired value. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired value. Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the WX page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.
4-100Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 4.10.9 Data Link Lightning (DL LTNG) Data Viewing Range Lightning data shows the approximate location of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. A strike icon represents a strike that has occurred within a two-kilometer region. The exact location of the lightning strike is not displayed. Only cloud to ground strikes are reported in the US and extreme southern Canada (cloud to cloud strikes are not reported). Figure 4-100 GFDS Data Link Lightning and Legend
4-101190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index Data Link Lightning Data Viewing Range The Lightning Data Viewing Range option allows you to select the map range where at and below that value Lightning weather products will be shown on the selected MFD Wx Data Link Map page (1, 2, or 3). When Off is selected, Lightning will not be shown. In the figure above where 300 NM is selected, GFDS data will be shown at map ranges of 300 NM and lower. 1) While viewing a WX Data Link Map page of the WX page group, press the MENU key to display the Page Menu Options. Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the Weather Setup option and press ENT. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight DL LTNG Data Viewing Range. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired value. Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. Figure 4-101 GFDS Lightning Viewing Range Selection 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the WX page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.
4-102Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 4.10.10 SIGMETs and AIRMETs (SIG/AIR) SIGMETs (SIGnificant METeorological Information) and AIRMETs (AIRmen’s METeorological Information) are broadcast for potentially hazardous weather considered of importance to aircraft. A Convective SIGMET is issued for hazardous convective weather. A localized SIGMET is a significant weather condition occurring at a localized geographical position. SIGMET Line IFR Line Cursor On AIRMET/SIGMET Line MTN Obscures Visibility Product Age Cursor Location Icing Localized SIGMET Figure 4-102 GFDS Weather Page - AIRMETs/SIGMETs When enabled, SIGMET/AIRMETs advise the pilot of potentially hazardous weather to all aircraft. SIGMET/AIRMET data covers icing, turbulence, dust, and volcanic ash as issued by the National Weather Service. The update rate is every 12 minutes in the U.S. Elsewhere, updates are made as they are issued.
4-103190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index Figure 4-103 GFDS Weather - AIRMETs/SIGMETs Detail and Legend When enabled, the following AIRMETs are available for display: • Icing • Turbulence • IFR conditions • Mountain obscuration • Surface winds
4-104Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index SIGMET/AIRMET Viewing Range The SIGMET/AIRMET Viewing Range option allows you to select the map range where at and below that value SIGMET/AIRMET products will be shown on the selected MFD Wx Data Link Map page (1, 2, or 3). When Off is selected, SIGMET/AIRMET will not be shown. In the figure below where 300 NM is selected, SIGMET/AIRMET data will be shown at map ranges of 300 NM and lower. Figure 4-104 GFDS SIG/AIR Viewing Range Selection 1) While viewing a WX Data Link Map page of the WX page group, press the MENU key to display the Page Menu Options. Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the Weather Setup option and press ENT. 2) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight SIG/AIR Viewing Range. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired value. Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted. 4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to the WX page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.