Garmin G1000 Socata TBM 850 - Manual (Page 332)

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850 190-00709-02 Rev. B 318
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SIGMETS AND AIRMETS
SIGMETs (SIGnificant METeorological Information) and AIRMETs (AIRmen’s METeorological Information)
are broadcast for potentially hazardous weather considered of extreme importance to all aircraft. A Convective
SIGMET is issued for hazardous convective weather. A localized SIGMET is a significant weather condition
occurring at a localized geographical position.
Figure 6-22 SIGMET/AIRMET Data
Convective
Sigmet
Displaying SIGMETs and AIRMETs:
1) Select the Weather Data Link Page with the FMS Knob.
2) Select the SIG/AIR Softkey.
3) To view the text of the SIGMET or AIRMET, press the RANGE Knob and move the Map Pointer over the icon.
4) Press the ENT key. The figure below shows a sample of SIGMET text.
To display the SIGMET and AIRMET legend, select the LEGEND Softkey when SIGMETs and AIRMETs are
selected for display.
Sample SIGMET Text SIGMET/AIRMET Legend
Figure 6-23 SIGMET/AIRMET Text and Legend