Cockpit Reference Guide
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Beechcraft 200/B200 Series
190-00929-02 Rev. A 47
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Features Annun/Alerts Appendix Index
METARs and TAFs
NOTE: METAR information is only displayed within the installed aviation
database service area.
METARs (METeorological Aerodrome Reports) typically contain information about
the temperature, dewpoint, wind, precipitation, cloud cover, cloud heights, visibility,
and barometric pressure at an airport or observation station. They can also contain
information on precipitation amounts, lightning, and other critical data. METARs
reflect hourly observations; non-routine updates include the code “SPECI” in the
report. METARs are shown as colored flags at airports that provide them.
TAFs (Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts) are weather predictions for specific airports
within a 24- hour period, and may span up to 36 hours. TAFs typically include forecast
wind, visibility, weather phenomena, and sky conditions using METAR codes.
METAR and TAF text are displayed on the Weather Information Page. TAF
information is displayed in its raw form when it is available.
Di s p l ay i n g metar a n D taf t e x t
1)
On the GFDS Weather Data Link Page, select the METAR Softkey.
2)
Press the RANGE Knob and pan to the desired airport.
3)
Press the ENT Key. The Weather Information Page is shown with METAR
and TAF text.
4)
Use the FMS Knob or the ENT Key to scroll through the METAR and TAF
text. METAR text must be completely scrolled through before scrolling
through the TAF text.
5)
Press the FMS Knob or the CLR Key to return to the GFDS Weather Data
Link Page.
Or
:
1)
Select the Weather Information Page.
a)
Turn the large
FMS
Knob to select the Waypoint Page Group.
b)
Select the WX Softkey to select the Weather Information Page.
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.