Garmin GTN 650 Pilot's Guide - Page 5

WARNING: Traffic information shown on the GTN 6XX is provided as an Foreward aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic. Getting Started WARNING: Datalink weather should not be used for hazardous weather Xpdr Ctrl penetration. Weather information provided by the GDL 69/69A is approved only for weather avoidance, not penetration. Com/Nav WARNING: Datalink weather data is to be used for long-range planning purposes only. Due to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative age of the data, datalink weather data should not be used for short-range weather avoidance. FPL Direct-To Proc WARNING: For safety reasons, GTN 6XX operational procedures must be learned on the ground. Wpt Info WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the GTN 6XX Pilot's Guide. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the GTN 6XX to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. Map Traffic Terrain Weather WARNING: Never use the datalink weather to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and Nearest the Airman's Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as severe or giving an intense radar Music echo." CAUTION: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin GTN 6XX utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the GTN 6XX can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Utilities System Messages Symbols Appendix Index 190-01004-03 Rev. B Garmin GTN 625/635/650 Pilot's Guide iii