Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850
190-00709-00 Rev. A
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
CELL AND STRIKE MODE ON THE NAVIGATION MAP
On the Navigation Map, cell mode identifies cells of lightning activity (Figure 6-58). 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.
Map
Orientation
Stormscope
Mode
Strike Rate
per Minute
Stormscope
Icon
80 nm Map
Range
Figure 6-58 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
(Figure 6-59). This is to ensure that the strike and/or cell positions are depicted accurately in relation to the
nose of the aircraft.
