Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for Piper PA32
190-00692-00 Rev. B
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
path in relation to the surrounding terrain and obstacles. In this way, the pilot can view predicted dangerous
terrain and obstacle conditions.
DISPLAYING TERRAIN PROXIMITY DATA
TERRAIN PROXIMITY SYMBOLS
The symbols and colors in Figure 6-44 and Table 6-5 are used to represent obstacles and aircraft altitude
when the Terrain Proximity Page is selected for display. Terrain Proximity uses black, yellow, and red to
represent terrain information relative to aircraft altitude.
1000 ft
Aircraft Altitude
100 ft Threshold
Terrain Above Aircraft Altitude
Terrain above or
within 100 ft
below the aircraft
altitude
Terrain between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the
aircraft altitude
Terrain more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude
Figure 6-44 Terrain Altitude/Color Correlation for Terrain Proximity
The color of each obstacle is associated with the altitude of the aircraft. The color of the terrain also uses these
color assignments.
Unlighted Obstacle
Lighted Obstacle
Obstacle Location
< 1000’ AGL
> 1000’ AGL
< 1000’ AGL
> 1000’ AGL
Obstacle Symbol
Obstacle above or within 100
ft below the aircraft altitude
Obstacle between 100 ft and
1000 ft below the aircraft
altitude
Table 6-5 Terrain Proximity Terrain/Obstacle Colors and Symbology
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