Sec 1 System Foreword

3.5.2.4Waypoint Weather Information (Optional)

The Weather information function is available if a data link receiver is installed, a weather subscription is current, and weather information is available for the selected waypoint. METAR and TAF text are displayed on the Waypoint Weather Information Page. Pressing the WX soft key will show the weather information page. METAR data is displayed first, then TAF information is displayed.

Sec 2 PFD

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour weather forecasts. A TAF typically forecasts significant weather changes, temporary changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions.

 

Sec 3 MFD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sec 4

Hazard Avoidance

 

 

 

Sec 5

Additional Features

 

 

 

Sec 6

Annun. & Alerts

 

 

 

 

Sec 7 Symbols

 

 

 

 

Figure 3-122 Waypoint Weather Information (Textual METARs and TAFs)

 

 

Sec 8

Glossary

 

Appendix A

Appendix B

Index

1)While viewing the Waypoint Information page of the FPL page group, press the WX soft key to view weather information for the waypoint.

2)Use the small MFD knob or the large MFD knob to scroll through the available information.

3)Press the small MFD knob to return to the main Flight Plan page.

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Garmin G600 manual Waypoint Weather Information Optional, Waypoint Weather Information Textual METARs and TAFs