User Guide Part 1

ii SKY497 Pilot’s Guide
Safety Summary
These warnings and cautions appear later in this guide and are repeated here for emphasis:
(page 2-4)
To avoid power surges that could damage the SKY497 and the
optional WX-1000 , start your engines before turning on the SKY497 .
(page 2-8)
If the SKY497 is in SKYWATCH mode, the display will not auto-
matically switch into
STORMSCOPE mode to display thunder-
storms or STORMSCOPE errors: You must use the remote SKY-
WATCH
/ STORMSCOPE mode switch to periodically check for
thunderstorms or STORMSCOPE errors.
(page 2-8)
The SKY497 relies on information obtained from transponders in
nearby aircraft. The SKY497 does not detect or track aircraft which
are not equipped with an operating ATCRBS transponder.
(page 2-8)
The SKY497 does not track intruder aircraft approaching at a
closure rate greater than 900 knots.
(page 2-8)
Some traffic within the chosen display range may not be displayed
due to traffic prioritizing or antenna shielding.
(page 2-8)
Optimum SKY497 performance is realized when intruder aircraft
are reporting their altitude (via a mode C or other altitude
reporting transponder).
(page 2-9)
Do not attempt evasive maneuvers based solely on traffic informa-
tion shown on the SKY497 display. Information on the display is
provided to the flight crew as an aid in visually acquiring traffic; it
is not a replacement for ATC and See & Avoid techniques.