Garmin G1000 Pilot's Training Guide (-05) - Page 45

Using the MFD

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10. A pilot is on a VFR flight from KXYZ to KABC. Currently, the altitude is 9,500 feet, 50 miles from KABC. Weather is predicted to be MVFR at the destination airport. Using the MFD, describe the steps that must be taken to receive a METAR and/or TAF at the destination airport. 1. Select the Weather Data Link Page. 2. Press the METAR Softkey to display colored flags at the airports. 3. Press the LEGEND Softkey to see descriptions of graphic symbols and color codes. 4. Select the Airport Information Page (first page of the WPT Page Group). 5. Enter the destination airport. 6. Press the WX Softkey to display the Weather Information Page with METAR and TAF text. 190-00368-05 Rev. B GIFD Pilot's Training Guide 41

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190-00368-05
Rev. B
GIFD Pilot’s Training Guide
41
10.
A pilot is on a VFR flight from KXYZ to KABC.
Currently, the altitude is 9,500 feet, 50 miles
from KABC.
Weather is predicted to be MVFR at the destination airport.
Using the MFD,
describe the steps that must be taken to receive a METAR and/or TAF at the destination
airport.
1.
Select the Weather Data Link Page.
2.
Press the
METAR
Softkey to display colored flags at the airports.
3.
Press the
LEGEND
Softkey to see descriptions of graphic symbols and color codes.
4.
Select the Airport Information Page (first page of the WPT Page Group).
5.
Enter the destination airport.
6.
Press the
WX
Softkey to display the Weather Information Page with METAR and
TAF text.