Pilot's Guide

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Garmin G500/600 Pilot’s Guide
190-00601-02 Rev. H
Cover TOC
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
GlossaryAppendix A
Appendix B
Index
4.7.1.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic (TAS/TCAS Systems)
The Traffic Map Page shows surrounding TAS/TCAS traffic data in relation
to the aircraft’s current position and altitude. Traffic page orientation is always
heading up. The traffic mode and altitude filter mode are annunciated in the
upper left corner.
Traffic Advisory,
Off Scale Aircraft
is Out of Range,
1200 ft Above and
Climbing
Operating
Mode
Traffic Advisory,
Aircraft is 5000
ft Above and
Descending
Range Ring
Diameter
Non-Threat
Traffic
Proximity Advisory,
1200 ft Above and
Climbing
Ownship
Symbol
Non-Bearing Traffic (System is Unable to
Determine Bearing), Aircraft Distance is
8.0 NM, 1100 ft Above and Descending
Figure 4-28 Traffic Map Page - TAS/TCAS
4.7.1.2 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Modes
The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed.
1) While viewing the Traffic Page of the MAP page group, select the OPERATE soft
key to select Operating Mode.
2) To switch to Standby Mode from the Traffic Page, select the STANDBY soft key.
NOTE: Not all TAS systems can be controlled from the G500/600. The
Operate/Standby soft keys may not be displayed. An alert will be generated
when Standby is selected and the aircraft is in the air.