Stormscope; Setting Up Stormscope On The Navigation Map - Garmin G1000 Manual

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

6.4 STORMSCOPE

The L-3 STORMSCOPE ® WX-500 Lightning detection system is not intended for hazardous
NOTE:
thunderstorm penetration. Weather information 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.
Stormscope lightning data cannot be displayed simultaneously on the same map as data link
NOTE:
lightning weather products.
The following pages can display Stormscope data:
• PFD Inset Map
• Stormscope Page
• Navigation Map
The Map - Stormscope Page is the principal page for viewing Stormscope data. Stormscope data can be displayed
on other map pages as an additional reference. To display Stormscope data on any map besides the Stormscope
Page, select the MAP Softkey (or the INSET Softkey for the PFD Inset Map), then select the STRMSCP Softkey.
These pages can also display cell or strike data using the yellow lightning strike symbology shown in Table 6-13.

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 6-118), press the ENT Key.
3) Turn the small FMS Knob to display the group selection window. Turn the small FMS Knob to select 'Weather',
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 (Figure 6-120).
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Lightning Age
Strike is less than 6 seconds old
Strike is between 6 and 60 seconds old
Strike is between 1 and 2 minutes old
Strike is between 2 and 3 minutes old
Table 6-13 Lightning Age and Symbols
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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