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Detailed Operation
GDL 69/69A Flight Information
Service (FIS) Function
The FIS Function is capable of displaying graphical
weather information through the XM Satellite Radio
Service when activated in the optional installation of
the GDL 69/69A. A variety of graphical data can be
overlaid on the map at the touch of a button. Review
the Limitations section in the front of this guide for
the limitations that apply to the FIS data. To minimize
the possibility of display clutter, up to four weather
products may be displayed at any one time. When four
weather products are displayed, you must first disable
a product before enabling another.
XM Satellite Radio offers several subscriptions, that
are differentiated by the products provided with each
level. Refer to the XM Satellite Radio web site for a
description of the subscription options. The GMX 200
provides options via the menu item keys for all sup-
ported functions, even those that are not available for
each subscription level.
GDL 69/69A FIS Menu Page 1
1. Press the
FN
key and then the
FIS
functon key
when dsplayed.
2. The first two functon smart keys at the bottom
of the screen zoom
IN
and
OUT
on the map.
. The
PAN
key brngs up the movement menu
tem keys at the rght of the screen that allow
you to move the vew of the map.
. The fourth functon smart key on the rght
wll step through the four sub-functons of
GDL 69/69A FIS: Current, Forecast, Text, and
Status.
. The
MENU/ENT
key brngs up menu tems for
more detal on each sub-functon.
Weather Product Zoom Scale
The weather products available using the GDL
69/69A are generally drawn at all zoom settings except
in three cases.
Weather in Current Function Limited to 20 NM or more
Freezing Levels and Radar Coverage are shown
at zoom levels greater than 15 NM. When Freezing
Levels or Radar Coverage are selected and the zoom
level is less than 20 NM, “Map Scale Limits Wx” will
be displayed in the lower right corner.
Surface Analysis is shown at zoom levels greater
than 40 NM. When Surface Analysis is selected and
the zoom level is less than 50 NM, “Map Scale Limits
Wx” will be displayed in the lower right corner.
temporary Flight restrictions (tFrs)
Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) indicate areas
where flight restrictions have been imposed. They
are depicted as areas with yellow outlines. The area
may also contain the TFR identifier label. The TFR
identifier label includes the TFR number and upper
GDL 69/69A - FIS
