Pilot's Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Tiger AG-5B 190-00617-00 Rev. A9-14
GDL 69/69A
NOTE: AIRMETs are broadcast for weather
phenomena that potentially affects all aircraft.
For pilots of light aircraft, AIRMET (acronym for
“AIRman’s METeorological information) gives
valuable information about the following con-
ditions: moderate icing, moderate turbulence,
sustained winds 30 knots or greater at the sur-
face, widespread area with a ceiling of less than
1,000 feet and/or visibility less than 3 miles and
extensive obscurement of mountains. These are
important to light aircraft, as they have limited
flight capabilities due to lack of equipment and/or
instrumentation.
When enabled, the following AIRMETs can be
displayed:
• Icing
• Turbulence
• IFR conditions
• Mountain obscuration
• Surface winds
Refer to the legend for a description of the color
coding.
METAR – press the METAR
softkey to display
METARs (METeorological Aviation Reports).
METARS are shown as colored flags at airports
providing METAR reports. Refer to the legend for
a description of the color code. The update rate is
every 12 minutes.
LEGEND – press the LEGEND softkey to display
the Weather Legend Window. Turn the small or
large FMS knob to scroll up or down through the
legend list. Press the small or large FMS knob or
the ENT key to remove the legend display. The
Weather Legends Window describes the graphic
symbols and color coding of the information for
each product that is active.
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