Pilot’s Guide for the Cirrus SR2x with Cirrus Perspective by Garmin
190-00820-11 Rev. A
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
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INSTRUMENTS
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HAZARD
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AFCS
ADDITIONAL FEA
TURES
APPENDICES
INDEX
METARS AND TAFS
NOTE:
METAR information is only displayed within the installed navigation database service area.
METARs (METeorological Aerodrome Reports) typically contain information about the temperature,
dewpoint, wind, precipitation, cloud cover, cloud base 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.
Figure 6-78 METAR Flags on the Weather Data Link (CNXT) Page
Instructions
for Viewing
METAR and
TAF Text
Selected
Airport
TAFs (Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts) are weather predictions for specific airports typically within a 24-
hour period, but may span a longer period. TAFs may include forecast wind, visibility, weather phenomena,
and sky conditions using METAR codes.
METAR and TAF text are displayed on the Weather Information Page. METAR data is displayed first in a
decoded fashion, followed by the original text. Note the original text may contain additional information not
found in the decoded version. TAF information, when available, is displayed only in its original form.
Displaying METAR and TAF text:
1)
On the Weather Data Link (CNXT) Page, select the
METAR
Softkey.
2)
Press the
Joystick
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 Weather Data Link (CNXT) Page.
