Cockpit Reference Guide

Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Beechcraft 200/B200 Series
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6) The ‘SEND REQ” button is highlighted and a countdown timer is displayed
in the ‘REQUEST STATUS’ based on the currently selected update rate.
Press the ENT Key to immediately send an immediate GFDS Data Request.
Or :
Press the FMS Knob to return to the GFDS Weather Data Link Page.
Worldwide Weather Products
Precipitation
NOTE: Precipitation data cannot be displayed at the same time as terrain.
Precipitation data is not real-time. The lapsed time between collection, processing,
and dissemination of radar images can be significant and may not reflect the current
radar synopsis. Due to the inherent delays and the relative age of the data, it should
be used for long-range planning purposes only.
Di s p l ay i n g pr e c i p i tat i o n We a t h e r in f o r m a t i o n
1) Select the MAP Softkey (for the PFD Inset Map, select the INSET Softkey).
This step is not necessary on the GFDS Weather Data Link Page.
2) Select the PRECIP Softkey.
Radar data shown represents lowest level, base reflectivity, of radar returns. The
display of the information is color-coded to indicate the weather severity level. All
weather product legends can be viewed on the GFDS Weather Data Link Page. For
the Precipitation legend, select the LEGEND Softkey when Precipitation is selected
for display.
No Radar Coverage
Precipitation Data Legend
Boundary of weather
data request