Garmin G500 Cockpit Reference Manual page 5

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for
primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other
approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.
Traffi c information shown on the GDU 620 Multi-Function
WARNING:
Display is provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffi c. Pilots must
maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual
acquisition of confl icting traffi c.
XM Weather should not be used for hazardous weather
WARNING:
penetration. Weather information provided by the GDL 69/69A is approved
only for weather avoidance, not penetration.
WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning
purposes only. Due to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative
age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for short-range
weather avoidance.
WARNING: For safety reasons, GDU 620 operational procedures must be
learned on the ground.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the G500 Pilot's Guide. Thoroughly practice
basic operation prior to actual use. During fl ight operations, carefully
compare indications from the GDU 620 to all available navigation sources,
including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing
navigation.
WARNING: Never use the G500 to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm.
Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Airman's
Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by at least 20 miles any
thunderstorm identifi ed as severe or giving an intense radar echo".
WARNING: Exceeding 200 deg/second in pitch or roll may invalidate AHRS
attitude provided to the GDU 620. Exceeding 450 KIAS may invalidate ADC
information provided to the GDU 620.
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