User Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40190-00592-00 Rev. A
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
NOTE: TAF is an airport forecast. TAF is generally
standard around the world. TAF forecasts signifi-
cant weather changes, temporary changes, prob-
able changes and expected changes in weather
conditions..
To display METAR and TAF text on the Air-
port 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. Press the WX softkey to display METAR and TAF
text (METAR and TAF information is updated
every 12 minutes).
Figure 8-11 Weather Data Link Page
Displaying Weather Data on the AUX - Trip
Planning Page Map
NEXRAD and XM Lightning Data can be displayed
on the AUX - Trip Planning Page Map by pressing the
NEXRAD and XM LTNG softkeys.
Displaying Weather Data on the Flight Plan
Page Maps
NEXRAD and XM Lightning Data can be displayed on
the Flight Plan Page Maps by pressing the NEXRAD and
XM LTNG softkeys.
Displaying Weather on the Weather Data Link
Page (Figure 8-11)
The Weather Data Link Page displays all available
weather products. The display of the weather data can ei-
ther be selected by softkeys located at the bottom of the
display or through the Weather Data Link Setup menu.