Tas Traffic (Optional); Displaying And Operating Traffic (Tas Systems); Switching From Standby Mode To Operating Mode - Garmin G600 Pilot's Manual

4.2

taS traffic (Optional)

NOTE: TIS is disabled when Traffic Advisory System (TAS) is installed.
Refer to the appropriate Traffic Advisory System' s Pilot' s Guides for a detailed
discussion of the respective traffic advisory system.
The type of traffic systems that is installed is determined by the Traffic Page
soft keys.
NOTE: Aircraft without an operating transponder are invisible to both
Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) and TIS. Aircraft without altitude reporting
capability are shown without altitude separation data or climb descent
indication.
• If Traffic Information Service (TIS) is configured, a STANDBY, OPERATE,
and TNA MUTE soft key will be displayed.
• If a Traffic Advisory System (TAS) is configured, a STANDBY, OPERATE,
TEST, and ALT MODE soft key will be displayed.
4.2.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic
(TAS Systems)
The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed. The ability
to switch from standby to operating mode on the ground is especially useful for
scanning the airspace around the airport before takeoff.
4.2.1.1

Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Mode

1) While viewing the Traffic Page of the MAP page group, select the OPERATE soft
key or press the MENU key and turn the small MFD knob to select Operating
Mode.
2) To switch to Standby Mode from the Traffic Page, select the STANDBY soft
key.
3) Select the ALT MODE soft key to change the altitude volume.
4) Select the STANDBY soft key to place the system in the Standby mode.
STANDBY is displayed in the Traffic mode field.
NOTE: Not all TAS systems can be set to "Standby" mode while in the
air.
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Garmin G600 Pilot's Guide 190-00601-02 Rev. B