Hazard avoidance, Sigmets and airmets – Garmin G1000 King Air C90GT User Manual
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SIGMETS AND AIRMETS
SIGMET (SIGnificant METeorological Information) and AIRMET (AIRmen’s METeorological Information)
are issued for potentially hazardous weather. A Convective SIGMET is issued for hazardous convective
weather such as severe or widespread thunderstorms.
Figure 6-22 SIGMET/AIRMET Data
Sigmet
Airmet
Displaying SIGMETs and AIRMETs:
1)
Select the Weather Data Link Page.
2)
Select the SIG/AIR Softkey.
3)
To view the text of the SIGMET or AIRMET, press the RANGE Knob and move the Map Pointer over the
icon.
4)
Press the ENT key. Figure 6-23 shows sample SIGMET text.
To display the SIGMET and AIRMET legend (Figure 6-23), press the LEGEND Softkey when SIGMETs and
AIRMETs are selected for display.
Sample SIGMET Text
SIGMET/AIRMET Legend
Figure 6-23 SIGMET/AIRMET Text and Legend