Garmin G900X Pilot's Manual - page 343
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Garmin G900X Pilot’s Guide
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
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 6-21 SIGMET/AIRMET Data
SIGMET
AIRMET
Displaying SIGMETs and AIRMETs:
1)
Select the Weather Data Link Page.
2)
Select the
SIG/AIR
Softkey.
3)
To view the text of the SIGMET or AIRMET, press the
Joystick
and move the Map Pointer over the icon.
4)
Press the
ENT
key. Figure 6-22 shows sample SIGMET text.
To display the SIGMET and AIRMET legend (Figure 6-23), select the
LEGEND
Softkey when SIGMETs and
AIRMETs are selected for display.
Figure 6-23 SIGMET/AIRMET Legend
Figure 6-22 Sample SIGMET Text