Garmin G1000 Diamond DA42NG User Manual

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
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6.2 GFDS WORLDWIDE WEATHER
NOTE: Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS) Worldwide Weather provides information for avoiding hazardous
weather. Do not use GFDS weather information to penetrate hazardous weather conditions.
NOTE: The availability of specific GFDS weather products varies by region and is subject to change. For
GFDS weather product coverage information, refer to fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/gfds-weather. This Pilot’s
Guide shows all GFDS weather products, regardless of product availability in a specific area.
GarminFlightDataServices(GFDS)providessubscription-basedWorldwideWeatherreceptioncapabilitiesto
theG1000throughtheoptionalGSR56IridiumTransceiver.TheG1000displaysgraphicalweatherinformation
andassociatedtextontheMultiFunctionDisplay(MFD)andthePrimaryFlightDisplay(PFD)InsetMap.
ThesystemprovidesGFDSweatherdataafterthepilotinitiateseitheramanualorautomaticGFDSdatarequest
ontheWeatherDataLink(GFDS)PageontheMFD.
InordertoreceiveGFDSWorldwideWeatherdata,anaccountmustrstbeestablishedwithGarminFlight
DataServices.RefertoSection8.6,SatelliteTelephoneServices,formoreinformation.
REGISTERING THE SYSTEM FOR GARMIN FLIGHT DATA SERVICES
Whenanaccountisestablished,GarminFlightDataservicesprovidesanAccessCodewhichmustbeentered
on the G1000 in order to complete the registration process.
Registering the system to receive GFDS Worldwide Weather:
1) With the aircraft outside and having a clear view of the sky, turn the large FMS Knob on the MFD to select the
MAP page group.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the MAP - WEATHER DATA LINK (GFDS, XM, or FIS-B) Page. If ‘XM’ or ‘FIS-B’
is displayed in the page title, it will be necessary to change the data link source to GFDS before continuing.
Refer to ‘Viewing the Weather Data Link (GFDS) Page’ procedure to change the data link source to GFDS prior
to registration.
3) If the system displays the ‘Garmin Flight Data Service Registration’ window, proceed to step 6. Otherwise, press
the MENU Key. The Page Menu window is now displayed as seen in Figure 6-54.

Garmin G1000 Diamond DA42NG Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels
Manufacturer	Garmin
Aircraft	Diamond DA42NG
Primary Flight Display (PFD)	Yes
Multi-Function Display (MFD)	Yes
Audio Panel	Yes, integrated
Operating System	Proprietary
Weather Radar	Optional
Power Supply	28 VDC
Screen Size	10.4 inches
Number of Displays	2
AHRS	Yes
Air Data Computer (ADC)	Yes
GPS	Yes
Transponder	Yes
Input Method	knobs
Navigation	VOR, ILS, GPS
Traffic Avoidance	TAS/TCAS
Terrain Awareness	Yes, TAWS