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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
6.2 WX-500 STORMSCOPE
The Stormscope system is not intended for hazardous thunderstorm penetration. Weather information
NOTE:
on the G1000 MFD is approved for weather avoidance only. Refer to the WX-500 User's Guide for a detailed
description of Stormscope operation.
L-3 STORMSCOPE ® WX-500 Lightning and GDL 69/69A XM ® Satellite Weather Lightning are
NOTE:
mutually exclusive .
The following pages can display Stormscope data:
• Stormscope Page
• Navigation Map
To display Stormscope data on the Navigation Map, AUX - Trip Planning Page, or any of the Nearest Pages,
press the MAP Softkey, then press the STRMSCP Softkey. These pages can also display cell or strike data using the
yellow lightning strike symbology shown in Table 6-3.
SETTING UP STORMSCOPE ON THE NAVIGATION MAP
Setting up Stormscope options on the Navigation Map:
1) On the Navigation Map Page, press the MENU Key.
2) With 'Map Setup' selected (Figure 6-45), press the ENT Key.
3) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the group selection window. Turn the small FMS Knob to select 'Weather'
(Figure 6-46), and press the ENT Key.
4) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight and move between the product selections.
5) When an item is highlighted, turn the small FMS Knob to select the option.
6) Press the ENT Key.
7) Press the FMS Knob to return to the Navigation Map Page.
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Table 6-3 Lightning Age and Symbols
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
• AUX - Trip Planning Page
• Nearest Pages
190-00592-06 Rev. A
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