Sigmets; Pireps - Garmin GPS 175 Pilot's Manual

Hazard Awareness
5.5.6

SIGMETs

The SIGMET overlay draws the geographical boundaries of received SIGMETs on the
dedicated weather page. Convective and non-convective SIGnificant METerological
Information combine in a textual report and display graphically for the observed or
forecast region.
Tapping a SIGMET opens a detailed report.
5.5.7

PIREPs

PIREPs are pilot-generated weather reports that may contain non-forecast adverse
weather conditions, such as low in-flight visibility, icing conditions, wind shear, and
turbulence.
PIREP SYMBOLS
Routine (UA)
Urgent (UUA)
Route
5-14
PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) or
Urgent (UUA). Tapping a PIREP symbol displays
textual details.
GPS 175/GNX 375 Pilot's Guide 190-02207-02 Rev. B