Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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APPENDICES
INDEX
CELL AND STRIKE MODE ON THE NAVIGATION MAP
On the Navigation Map, cell mode identifies cells of lightning activity (Figure 6-131). Stormscope identifies
clusters of electrical activity that indicate cells. Strike mode indicates the approximate location of lightning
strikes.
Selecting the ‘cell’ or ‘strike’ mode on the Navigation Map:
1)
Press the
MENU
Key.
2)
With ‘Map Setup’ selected, press the
ENT
Key.
3)
Select the ‘Weather’ group.
4)
Press the
ENT
Key. The cursor flashes on ‘STRMSCP LTNG’.
5)
Turn the large
FMS
Knob to select ‘STRMSCP MODE’.
6)
Turn the small
FMS
Knob to change between ‘CELL’ and ‘STRIKE’ options. When an item is selected, press the
ENT
Key.
7)
Press the
FMS
knob to return to the Navigation Map Page.
Figure 6-131 Navigation Map Page with Stormscope Lightning Data
If heading input is lost, strikes and/or cells must be cleared manually after the execution of each turn. This
is to ensure that the strike and/or cell positions are depicted accurately in relation to the nose of the aircraft.
Manually clearing Stormscope data on the Navigation Map:
1)
Press the
MENU
Key.
2)
Select ‘Clear Stormscope
®
Lightning’ (Figure 6-132).
3)
Press the
ENT
Key.
