BendixKing AV8OR - Manual (Page 134)

Honeywell Bendix/King AV8OR Handheld User’s Guide
Weather Function D200803000008
Page 2-94 Rev 5 Mar 2012
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The graphical METAR page can also show overlays on the map if
configured. The available overlays are: Flight Plan, Traffic and Flight
Log Trail. Refer to the Map Setup section on page 2-148 for more
information on how to configure the overlays
Graphical METAR icons show as a rectangular box on the map .
The colors on the box indicate the type of meteorological conditions
that currently exist at the location .
The graphical METAR is derived from the most currently received
textual METAR or SPECI data from reporting sites. The METARS
are displayed on a map background to enhance situational
awareness as shown in the figure below.
Figure 2-129: WX – Graphical METARs
CAUTION
Graphical METAR data must be used for strategic planning
purposes only. Due to inherent delays, areas of coverage and
relative age and availability of the data that can be
experienced, Graphical METAR data cannot be viewed as an
absolute depiction of conditions at a specific location.
Tapping on a METAR icon brings up a data box that shows the
airport and age of the METAR.