Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
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To display the METAR legend on the Weather Data Link (GFDS) Page, press the
LEGEND
Softkey when
METARs are selected for display.
The METAR flag color is determined by the information in the METAR text. The METAR flag is gray when
the METAR text does not contain adequate information.
Figure 6-79 METAR Legend
WINDS ALOFT
Winds Aloft data (Figure 6-80) shows the forecasted wind speed and direction at the surface and at selected
altitudes. Altitude can be displayed in 3,000-foot increments up to 42,000 feet MSL.
Displaying Winds Aloft data:
1)
Select the Weather Data Link (GFDS) Page.
2)
Press the
MORE WX
Softkey.
3)
Press the
WIND
Softkey.
4)
Select the desired altitude level: SFC (surface) up to 42,000 feet. Press the
NEXT
or
PREV
Softkey to cycle
through the altitude softkeys. The
WIND
Softkey label changes to reflect the altitude selected.
Figure 6-80 Winds Aloft Data at 9,000 Feet