Pilot's Guide

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Garmin G500H Pilot’s Guide
190-01150-02 Rev. F
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
Garmin Databases
WARNING: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases
comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-
validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness
of the data.
The following GDU 620 databases are stored on Supplemental Data Cards
provided by Garmin:
• Terrain–Theterraindatabase contains terrain mapping data. It is updated
periodically and has no expiration date.
• Airport terrain – The airport terrain database contains detailed airport
terrain data. It is updated periodically and has no expiration date.
• Obstacle–Theobstacledatabasecontainsdataforobstacles,suchastowers,
that pose a potential hazard to aircraft. It is very important to note that not
all obstacles are necessarily charted and therefore may not be contained in
the obstacle database. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle. Obstacles
will still be shown after the database has expired.
• SafeTaxi – The SafeTaxi database contains detailed airport diagrams for
selected airports. These diagrams aid in following ground control instructions
by accurately displaying the aircraft position on the map in relation to
taxiways, ramps, runways, terminals, and services. This database is updated
on a 56-day cycle. SafeTaxi will still be shown after it has expired.
• FliteCharts – The FliteCharts database contains procedure charts for the
United States only. This database is updated on a 28-day cycle. If not updated
within 180 days of the expiration date, FliteCharts no longer functions.
After subscribing to the desired database product, the database product will
need to be downloaded to a Supplemental Data Card. Insert the Supplemental
Data Card into the card slot shown in Figure A-4. The upper slot is typically
used for updating the navigation database and is then normally left open. The
card may be inserted in either slot. The Supplemental Data Card should not be
removed except to update the databases stored on the card.