Gfds Weather (Optional) - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

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5. Turn the large MFD knob to place the cursor in the TILT field.
6. Adjust the antenna tilt angle by turning the small MFD knob to display ground
returns at the desired distance.
7. Press the MFD knob to remove the cursor.
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GFDS Weather (Optional)

GFDS Weather is an optional feature available with the Iridium satellite
system that is interfaced through the optional Garmin GSR 56. The primary
maps for viewing Garmin Flight Data System (GFDS) Weather data are
the Weather Data Link Pages in the Map Page Group. These are the only
GDU 620 map displays capable of all available GFDS weather products.
The Wx Weather pages may be oriented to either Track Up or North Up.
Both GFDS and XM Weather may be installed and selected individually.
GFDS Weather coverage is available throughout most of Europe, Canada
and the U.S. Additional radar coverage areas are being added continuously.
Selection of the Weather Source is made on the Aux - System Setup page.
More detail on GFDS weather products and coverage can be found at:
http://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/gfds-weather/
NOTE: A system can be configured for both XM and GFDS, but both cannot
be displayed a the same time.
WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in,
near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within
data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather
conditions.
WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to
determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link
weather product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing
weather data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by
the data link weather product may be significantly older than the indicated
weather product age.
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