Terrain Proximity Symbols - Garmin G500 Pilot's Manual

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Terrain Proximity Symbols

Terrain Proximity uses colors and symbols to depict terrain, obstacles, and
potential impact points. Amber (caution) and red (warning) indicate terrain and
obstacle alerts relative to aircraft altitude. These colors adjust automatically as
the aircraft altitude changes.
Terrain/Obstacle Altitude Legend
The Terrain/Obstacle legend is displayed at the bottom right corner of the
Navigation Map. This option is available in the Map page group.
Color
Red Terrain is at or within 100 ft below the current aircraft altitude
Yellow Terrain is between 100 ft and 1,000 ft below the aircraft altitude
Black Terrain is more than 1,000 ft below the current aircraft altitude
1000 ft
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Figure 4-9 Terrain/Obstacle Altitude Legend
Table 4-2 Terrain Altitude Color Descriptions
Projected Flight Path
100 ft Threshold
Terrain more than 1000 ft below the aircraft altitude (Black)
Figure 4-10 Terrain Altitude Colors
Garmin G500/G600 Pilot's Guide
Description
Threat Location
Unlighted Obstacle
Terrain between 100 ft and 1000 ft below the
aircraft altitude (Yellow)
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Terrain above or
within 100 ft
below the aircraft
altitude (Red)
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