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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
path in relation to the surrounding terrain and obstacles. In this way, the pilot can view predicted dangerous
terrain and obstacle conditions.
DISPLAYING TERRAIN PROXIMITY DATA
TERRAIN PROXIMITY SYMBOLS
The symbols and colors in Figure 6-44 and Table 6-5 are used to represent obstacles and aircraft altitude
when the Terrain Proximity Page is selected for display. Terrain Proximity uses black, yellow, and red to
represent terrain information relative to aircraft altitude.
1000 ft
The color of each obstacle is associated with the altitude of the aircraft. The color of the terrain also uses these
color assignments.
Unlighted Obstacle
< 1000' AGL
6-38
100 ft Threshold
Figure 6-44 Terrain Altitude/Color Correlation for Terrain Proximity
Lighted Obstacle
> 1000' AGL
< 1000' AGL
Table 6-5 Terrain Proximity Terrain/Obstacle Colors and Symbology
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for Piper PA32
Terrain Above Aircraft Altitude
Aircraft Altitude
Terrain between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the
aircraft altitude
Terrain more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude
> 1000' AGL
Obstacle above or within 100
ft below the aircraft altitude
Obstacle between 100 ft and
1000 ft below the aircraft
altitude
Terrain above or
within 100 ft
below the aircraft
altitude
Obstacle Location
190-00692-00 Rev. B
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