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SETTING UP THE WEATHER DATA LINK PAGE

The display of weather data on the Weather Data Link Page can be set up and customized by using the Data Link Menu (Figure 6-32). Weather legends for all active products can also be accessed from the Data Link Menu.

Figure 6-32 Data Link Menu

Figure 6-33 shows the Data Link Setup Window. The ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ settings control the display of weather products the same way that softkeys do.

Winds Aloft

Data Selected

Figure 6-33 Data Link Setup Window

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The selected range settings on the Data Link Setup Window control the largest map range at which each weather product displays on the Weather Data Link Page. Table 6-3 lists every map range option for all XM Satellite Weather products.

Table 6-3 Map Range Settings

Setting up and customizing the Weather Data Link Page:

1)On the Weather Data Link Page, press the MENU Key.

2)While the Weather Setup selection is highlighted, press the ENT Key.

3)Turn the large FMS Knob or the ENT Key to highlight and move between the products.

4)Turn the small FMS Knob to move between the options for each product (for example, ‘Yes’, ‘No’, or Map Range).

5)Press the ENT Key to select an option.

6)Press the FMS Knob to return to the Weather Data Link page with the changed settings.

OR:

Press the MENU Key and then the ENT Key to restore the default settings..

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Map Panning on the Weather Data Link Page

Map panning (Figure 6-34) moves the map beyond its current limits without adjusting the map range. Press the Joystick to select the map panning feature.

Information

About Warning

Panning Arrow

Figure 6-34 Panning on the Weather Data Link Page

When map panning is enabled, a panning arrow flashes on the Weather Data Link Page. Panning over AIRMETs, County Warnings, TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions), Echo Tops, METARs, SIGMETs, and Cell Movement displays text information for the selection. This information is displayed in the same location as the map pointer information on the Navigation Map Page.

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XM SATELLITE WEATHER ON THE NAVIGATION MAP

When appropriately configured, the Navigation Map displays NEXRAD, Cell Movement, TFRs, and XM Lightning data as shown in Figure 6-35. This improves situational awareness and makes it easier to relate storm activity to airports, NAVAIDS, obstacles, and other ground references.

Nexrad Products,

Storm Legend,

and Age

NEXRAD Icon

50 nm Range

Figure 6-35 Navigation Map Page Displaying NEXRAD Weather

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SETTING UP THE NAVIGATION MAP PAGE

Use the Map Setup Window (Figure 6-36) to customize the display of weather data on the Navigation Map Page. The Map Setup Window settings control the display of weather data on all G1000 pages except the Weather Data Link Page.

Figure 6-36 Map Setup Options

Setting up and customizing the Navigation Map Page:

1)On the Navigation Map Page, press the MENU Key.

2)While the ‘Map Setup’ selection is highlighted, press the ENT Key.

3)Turn the small FMS Knob to display the group selection window. Turn the small FMS Knob to select the ‘Weather Group’, and press the ENT Key.

4)Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight and move between the product selections.

5)When an item is highlighted, turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired option.

6)Press the ENT Key.

The following options are available:

•NEXRAD DATA – Turns the display of NEXRAD data and radar coverage on or off. Selects the display range.

•NEXRD CELL MOV – Turns the display of storm cell movement on or off. Cell Movement is shown only when NEXRAD is turned on.

•XM LTNG – Turns the display of XM Lightning on or off. Selects the display range.