Garmin G1000 Manual page 370

HAZARD AVOIDANCE
WINDS ALOFT
Winds Aloft data (Figure 6-31) shows the forecast wind speed and direction at the surface and at selected
altitudes. Altitude can be displayed in 3000-foot increments up to 42,000 feet MSL.
Displaying Winds Aloft data:
1) Select the Weather Data Link (XM) Page with the FMS Knob.
2) Select the MORE WX Softkey.
3) Select the WIND Softkey.
4) Select the desired altitude level: SFC (surface) up to 42,000 feet. Select the NEXT or PREV Softkey to cycle
through the altitude softkeys. The WIND Softkey label changes to reflect the altitude selected.
Headwind and tailwind components aloft are available inside the Profile View on the Navigation Map Page
(Figure 6-33). The displayed components are relative to current aircraft altitude and track, but not to aircraft
speed.
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Figure 6-31 Winds Aloft at 24,000 Feet
Figure 6-32 Winds Aloft Data with Legend
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900 190-00709-05 Rev. D