Garmin 696 FIS-B Weather Products, Viewing FIS-B Product Status, Viewing Ground Station Status

Hazard Avoidance

Or

1)From the Weather Page press SETUP Softkey.

2)Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select the desired weather source (AUTO, XM, or GDL FIS-B). The default is ‘AUTO’ which will use XM over GDL FIS-B if both are available.

3)Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the previous page

Viewing FIS-B Product Status:

1)Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu.

2)Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Data Link Information’ and press the ENT Key.

3)Press the WEATHER Softkey, to view the age in hours:minutes of each weather product.

Or:

1)From the Weather Page, press the INFO Softkey.

Viewing Ground Station Status:

1)Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu.

2)Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Data Link Information’ and press the ENT Key.

3)Press the STATIONS Softkey, to view ground station(s) status (Active/ Inactive), bearing, and distance.

Or:

1)From the Weather Page, press the INFO Softkey.

2)Press the STATIONS Softkey, to view ground station(s) status bearing and distance.

FIS-B WEATHER PRODUCTS

FIS-B weather broadcasts are updated regularly and may take approximately ten minutes to transmit all available weather data. Therefore, not all available weather data is immediately available. No pilot action is required to receive FIS-B weather informations. Weather product status can be viewed on the dedicated Weather Page or by viewing Data Link status from the main menu.

Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices

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