Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide
190-02017-20 Rev. E
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Hazard Avoidance
Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index
SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE
4.1 WEATHER
WEATHER DATA SOURCES
When multiple weather information sources are detected, the weather data source
options are available. There are four possible options available for selection through
the Setup Page or Weather Page; Auto, SiriusXM, GDL FIS-B, and Internet. The default
selection is ‘Auto.’ Data from the selected weather source will apply to all weather
shown on the Map Page, Waypoint Page, Weather Page, Nearest Page, and configurable
data fields.
Selecting the weather data source:
1)
From the Main Menu, touch the Weather > Menu > Data Source.
2)
Touch the desired weather source (Auto, SiriusXM, GDL FIS-B, or Internet).
Or:
1)
From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Weather.
2)
Touch the desired weather source (Auto, SiriusXM, GDL FIS-B, or Internet).
USING WEATHER PRODUCTS
WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in,
near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within
data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather
conditions.
WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to
determine the age of the weather information shown by the datalink weather
product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather
data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data
link weather product may be significantly older than the indicated weather
product age.
Weather Products can be displayed on the Navigation Map Page and individually on
the Weather Page.