Garmin G1000 Socata TBM 850 - Manual (Page 327)

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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
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INSTRUMENTS
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AUDIO P
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AFCS
ADDITIONAL
FEA
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APPENDICES
INDEX
METARS AND TAFS
NOTE: Atmospheric pressure reported for METARs is given in hectopascals (hPa), except in the United
States, where it is reported in inches of mercury (in Hg). Temperatures are reported in Celsius.
NOTE: METAR information is only displayed within the installed aviation database service area.
METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is the standard format for weather briefings. METARs are
updated hourly and are considered current. METARs typically contain information about the temperature,
dewpoint, wind, precipitation, cloud cover, cloud heights, visibility, and barometric pressure. They can also
contain information on precipitation amounts, lightning, and other critical data. METARs are shown as
colored flags at airports that provide them.
Figure 6-23 METAR Flags on the Weather Data Link Page
Instructions
for Viewing
METAR and
TAF Text
Selected
Airport
TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour weather forecasts. TAFs may contain some
METAR data, but generally cover a smaller area. It typically forecasts significant weather changes, temporary
changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions.
METAR and TAF text are displayed on the Weather Information Page. METAR data is displayed first in a
decoded fashion, then as raw text. TAF information is displayed only in its raw form.
Displaying METAR and TAF text:
1) On the Weather Data Link Page, press the METAR Softkey.
2) Press the RANGE Knob and pan to the desired airport.
3) Press the ENT Key. The Weather Information Page is shown with METAR and TAF text.
4) Use the FMS Knob or the ENT Key to scroll through the METAR and TAF text. METAR text is placed ahead of
the TAF text.