Stormscope Page - Garmin G600 Pilot's Manual

Stormscope
Stormscope lightning data display on a dedicated weather page
or as overlays on Map page and HSI Map.

5.26 Stormscope Page

WARNING
DO NOT EXCLUSIVELY USE THE LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEM FOR
WEATHER AVOIDANCE. THE SYSTEM MAY DISPLAY INACCURATE OR
INCOMPLETE INFORMATION. REFER TO THE LIGHTNING DETECTION
SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
FEATURE REQUIREMENTS
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WX-500 Stormscope Weather Mapping Sensor
FEATURE LIMITATIONS
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Stormscope lightning information cannot display concurrently with a data
link (SiriusXM, Connext, or FIS-B) Lightning weather product
Stormscope Features
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Passive weather avoidance system
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Detects electrical discharges from thunderstorms within 200 nm of current
position
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Plots strike count and relative bearing location every
two seconds
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Heading and distance from aircraft
•
Arc and 360º viewing options
For additional information, consult the WX-500 pilot's guide.
190-01717-10 Rev. H Pilot's Guide
Weather Awareness
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