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Weather – BendixKing AV8OR 3D User Manual

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Weather

If the optional WxWorx receiver is active, AV8OR 3D activates the Wx button, and the 2D and 3D views
display color-coded diamonds on airports that report weather.

Color Codes

Condition Diamond

Color

VMC Green

Marginal VMC

Yellow

IMC

Red


Click the Wx button to display the buttons that control the weather depictions on the 2D display.

Sample Nexrad display showing storm activity

and a warm/stationary front

Setting Description

Srfc

Displays the NEXRAD radar that depicts dense clouds and precipitation.

Icing

Depicts freezing levels, where icing can be expected, with colors to indicate the altitudes.

Wind

Displays flags for wind direction and speed at your current or chosen altitude.

Text

Displays a list of nearby airports that are reporting weather.

None

Turns off Wx depictions.

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Warning: AV8OR 3D is not to be used as a primary navigation reference. It is designed to be an aid to situational awareness and to
provide a backup reference in case of electrical or primary instrument failure.