Sigmets And Airmets; Icing - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

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SIGMETs and AIRMETs

SIGMETs (SIGnificant METeorological Information) and AIRMETs
(AIRmen' s METeorological Information) are broadcast for potentially hazardous
weather considered of importance to aircraft. A Convective SIGMET is issued
for hazardous convective weather. A localized SIGMET is a significant weather
condition occurring at a localized geographical position.
Figure 4-110 GFDS Weather Page - AIRMETs/SIGMETs
When enabled, SIGMET/AIRMETs advise the pilot of potentially hazardous
weather to all aircraft. SIGMET/AIRMET data covers icing, turbulence, dust,
and volcanic ash as issued by the National Weather Service. The update rate is
every 12 minutes in the U.S. Elsewhere, updates are made as they are issued.
Viewing Textual SIGMETs/AIRMETs
Textual SIGMET/AIRMETs can be viewed by selecting an SIGMET/AIRMET
line on the Map or Weather (WX) pages.
1. While viewing a Map or Weather page, Use the small and large MFD knobs to
move the cursor to highlight a SIGMET/AIRMET line. Press ENT.
2. The Waypoint Information page for that line will now be shown. Press the WX
soft key to view weather information.
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Cursor Location
Product Age
IFR Line
Cursor On AIRMET/SIGMET Line
SIGMET Line

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