Terrain - Garmin GI 275 Pilot's Manual

Hazard Avoidance

5.4 TERRAIN

WARNING: Do not use Terrain information for primary terrain avoidance. Terrain
information is intended only to enhance situational awareness.
NOTE: Terrain data is not displayed when the aircraft is outside of the installed terrain
database coverage area.
NOTE: Terrain and obstacle alerting is not available north of 89º North latitude
and south of 89º South latitude. This is due to limitations present within the Terrain
database and the system's ability to process the data representing the affected areas.
NOTE: No terrain or obstacle alerting occurs if Terrain Proximity is the only terrain
function configured.
The following terrain configurations are allowed:
Terrain Function
Terrain Proximity
Terrain-FLTA
External TAWS-B
Interface
Other external TAWS
The following is required for proper terrain display operation:
• Valid 3-D GPS position
• Valid terrain and obstacle databases
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Displays relative terrain and obstacle data.
Displays relative terrain and obstacle data and provides aural and visual
alerts for potential flight path conflicts involving terrain or obstacles
External TAWS-B system provides terrain data and alerts which can be
displayed on the MFI
See the pertinent flight manual for the external TAWS equipment
Terrain Configurations
Garmin GI 275 Pilot's Guide
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