Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
190-00963-02 Rev. C 47
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2) Press the FMS Knob to display the cursor.
3) Use the FMS Knob to enter the desired airport and press the ENT Key.
4) Use the FMS Knob or the ENT Key to scroll through the METAR and TAF
text. Note that the METAR text must be completely scrolled through before
scrolling through the TAF text.
To display the METAR legend on the FIS-B Weather Data Link Page, select the
LEGEND Softkey when METARs are selected for display.
WORLDWIDE WEATHER (OPTIONAL)
WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near,
or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within data
link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions.
Weather data is provided when the pilot initiates either a manual or automatic
GFDS data request on the GFDS Weather Data Link Page on the MFD. No weather
data is displayed until the first GFDS Weather Data Request is made.
Registering with Garmin Flight Data Services
A subscriber account must be established prior to receiving Worldwide Weather
products. Contact Garmin Flight Data Services at https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/
support/applications/satelliteservices/ or by calling 1-866-739-5687 in the United
States or [phone]-1135.
After a subscriber account has been established, the system must be registered for
data link features such as reporting services or GFDS Worldwide Weather. Registration
is accomplished by entering the required access code. This process is only performed
when initially setting up the system for GFDS services.
Registering the system for data link services
1) With the aircraft outside and having a clear view of the sky, turn the large
FMS Knob on the MFD to select the AUX page group.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the AUX-SYSTEM STATUS. Note the
System ID number in the AIRFRAME field.
3) Turn the large FMS Knob to select the MAP Page group.
4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the MAP-WEATHER DATA LINK Page.
5) Press the MENU Key. If necessary, select ‘Display GFDS Weather’.