User Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
190-00592-02 Rev. A6-20
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
WINDS ALOFT
Winds Aloft data (Figure 6-28) shows the forecast wind speed and wind direction at a selected altitude.
The speed and direction can be displayed in 3,000 ft. increments from the ground up to 42,000 feet MSL.
Displaying Winds Aloft data:
1) Press the MORE WX Softkey.
2) Press the WIND Softkey.
3) Press the SFC Softkey to display the surface wind speed and directions.
4) Press any numbered softkey to display the altitude in 3,000 foot increments. The WIND Softkey label changes
to reflect the altitude selected.
6) Press the NEXT Softkey to display the next set of softkeys.
7) Press the PREV Softkey to return to the previous set of softkeys.
Figure 6-28 Winds Aloft at 27,000 feet with NEXRAD and County Data