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Hazard Avoidance, 4.1 Weather, Data Link weather (FIS-B), WEATHER

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Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard Avoidance SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE 4.1 WEATHER DATA LINK WEATHER (FIS-B) FIS-B is a subscription-free weather service that is broadcast by Ground Based Transceivers (GBTs) over the 978 MHz UAT frequency band as part of the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). To receive FIS-B weather information, the weather/traffic device must be within range and line-of-sight of an operating GBT. Reception may be affected by altitude, terrain, and other factors. FIS-B weather products include METARs, TAFs, NEXRAD (Regional and CONUS (Combined)), AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs, and Winds and Temperatures Aloft. Other products include NOTAMs and TFRs. Viewing FIS-B Weather product Status: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools. 2) Touch Data Link Or: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Weather. 2) Touch Menu > More Info. Viewing Ground Station Status: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools. 2) Touch Data Link > Menu > Ground Stations. Or: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Weather. 2) Touch Menu > More Info. 3) Touch Menu > Ground Stations. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 81

Section	Page
Section 1 Overview	17
1.1 Unit Overview	17
1.2 Getting Started	18
Battery Installation	18
Charging the Battery	19
Mounting the aera in the Aircraft	19
Turning the Unit On/Off	20
GNSS Receiver Status	20
Display Orientation	22
1.3 Operation	23
Basic Touchscreen Operation	23
Dedicated Page Icons	24
Main Menu	26
1.4 Accessing System Functionality	30
Option Menus	30
Data Entry	31
1.5 Using Map Displays	33
Map Range	33
Map Panning	35
Map Overlays	37
Map Symbols	38
MAP Detail	38
1.6 System Settings	39
Display	39
Sound	41
Map Setup	42
Data Link Setup	43
Bluetooth®	43
WiFi Setup	44
3d Vision Setup	44
Additional Settings	44
1.7 Nearest Airport Criteria Settings	46
1.8 Present Position	47
1.9 New Location	48
1.10 Simulator Mode	48
Section 2 Navigation	51
2.1 Introduction	51
Data Fields	52
Compass Arc	54
2.2 3D Vision	55
3D Vision Operation	56
2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV)	59
Using the VNAV Feature	60
2.4 Map Display Setup	62
Map Orientation	62
Airports, Navaids, Cities & Roads	63
Airways	64
2.5 Waypoints	65
Nearest Information	68
Weather and NOTAM Information (Optional)	70
Accessing Additional information	72
2.6 Direct-to Navigation	83
Section 3 Flight Planning	85
3.1 Introduction	85
Data Fields	85
3.2 Flight Plan Creation	86
Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan	88
3.3 Flight Plan Storage	90
3.4 Flight Plan Activation	90
Editing Speed and Fuel Flow	91
Copying Flight Plans	92
Inverting a Flight Plan	93
3.5 Approaches	93
Selecting an Approach	94
Activating Vectors-to-Final	96
Section 4 Hazard Avoidance	97
4.1 Weather	97
Data Link weather (FIS-B)	97
4.2 Terrain	109
Terrain Information	110
Obstacle Information	110
Terrain and Obstacle Color Code	111
Terrain Views	111
Terrain Alerts & Setup	112
4.3 Traffic	115
Traffic Information Service (TIS-A)	115
Traffic Ground Track	116
Displaying Traffic Data	116
Data Link Traffic	117
Section 5 Additional Features	129
5.1 SafeTaxi	129
SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision	130
5.2 Airport Directory Data	130
Fuel Prices	132
Section 6 Appendices	133
Appendix A: Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options	133
Miscellaneous Message Advisories	133
Airspace Messages	135
Data Field & Numeric Data Options	135
Aural Alerts	137
Appendix B: Abnormal Operation	139
Loss of GNSS Position	139
Hazard Display with Loss of GNSS Position	139
Appendix C: Managing Files and Databases	141
Connecting to a Computer	141
Managing Files	142
MicroSD™ Card Use (Optional)	143
Database Types	144
Database Purchase, Installation, and Updates	146
Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing	149
Mounting the aera in the Aircraft	149
Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio	153
Information about USB Drivers	155
Interfacing	155
Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder	157
Connecting to a GDL 39/GDL 39R	158
Connecting to a GTX 345	161
Appendix E: Battery and Care Information	163
Battery Information	163
Changing the Fuse	163
Cleaning the Casing	164
Cleaning the Touchscreen	164
Protecting the Unit	164
Avoiding Theft	165
Appendix F: General TIS-A Information	167
TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS	167
TIS-A Limitations	168
Appendix G: Utilities	171
Flight Log	171
Track Log	172
Track Vector	174
E6B Calculator	175
Aircraft Profile	177
Weight & Balance	178
Proximity Waypoints	179
Appendix H: Display Symbols	181
VFR Symbols	181
IFR Symbols	182
Airspace Symbols	184
Appendix I: Map Datum and Location Formats	187
Map Datums	187
Location Formats	187
Appendix J: Glossary	189
Appendix K: License Agreement and Warranty	195
Contact Garmin	195
Software License Agreement	195
Limited Warranty	195
AOPA Airport Directory Notice	196
AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT	197
FCC Compliance	197
Industry Canada Compliance	197
Radiation Exposure Statement	198