Pilot's Guide

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Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide
190-01102-02 Rev. E
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
4.10.5.2 GFDS Data Request Auto Request
1) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight "Auto Request - Update Rate."
2) Turn the small MFD knob to select "Off" or an Update Rate. When finished
selecting the Update Rate, press ENT . The Update Rate will default to "OFF"
at each power cycle.
Figure 4-92 GFDS Data Request Auto Update Rate
4.10.5.3 GFDS Data Request Manual Request
The GFDS weather data may be updated at any time regardless of the automatic
update timing by selecting a Manual Request. When multiple requests are made,
some products are merged with the old data (SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs, TFRs,
and METARs), but the old data of other products is discarded.
1) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight "Manual Request - Send Req."
2) Press ENT .
Figure 4-93 Manual GFDS Data Request
3) The update request will occur immediately. The action will be noted in the
Request Status window. The Auto Request time will be reset to the selected
value.