User Guide

190-00552-00 Rev. A
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Columbia 350/400
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
XM WEATHER ON THE WPT – AIRPORT INFORMATION PAGE
NOTE: METAR is the Aviation Routine Weather Report and is generally standard around the world. The
temperatures are given in degrees Celsius. The atmospheric pressure however, is reported in hectopascals
everywhere but the US, where it is reported in inches of mercury. For aviation purposes, the standard
temperature and atmospheric pressure are 59°F (15°C) and 29.92 in Hg (1013.2 hPa).
NOTE: TAF is an airport forecast. TAF is generally standard around the world. TAF forecasts significant
weather changes, temporary changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions.
METAR and TAF text are displayed on the Airport Information Page by selecting the WX Softkey. When
the WX Softkey is selected, the page title changes from ‘WPT – Airport Information’ to ‘WPT – Weather
Information’. The METAR data is first displayed in a decoded fashion, then the raw text is displayed. TAF
information is displayed only in its raw form. METAR and TAF information is updated every 12 minutes.
Displaying METAR and TAF text on the Airport Information Page:
1) Turn the large FMS Knob to select the WPT Page Group.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the Airport Information Page.
3) Select the WX Softkey to display METAR and TAF text.
Figure 6-30 METAR and TAF Text Displayed on
the Airport (Weather) Information Page
METAR
Text
TAF
Text
WX
Softkey