Garmin G1000H Bell 407GX Pilot's Guide - Page 320

HAZARD AVOIDANCE PIREPS AND AIREPS Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs) describe in-flight weather encountered by pilots. When significant weather conditions are reported or forecast, Air Traffic Control (ATC) facilities are required to solicit PIREPs. A PIREP may contain unforecast adverse weather conditions, such as low in-flight visibility, icing conditions, wind shear, turbulence, and type of aircraft flown. PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) or Urgent (UUA). Another type of PIREP is an Air Report (AIREP). AIREPs are used almost exclusively by commercial airlines. Instructions for Viewing PIREP and AIREP Text Routine PIREP Selected AIREP Figure 6-42 AIREPs and PIREPs on the Weather Data Link (XM) Page Displaying PIREP and AIREP text: 1) Select the Weather Data Link (XM) Page. 2) Press the MORE WX Softkey. 3) Press the AIREPS or PIREPS Softkey. 4) Press the RANGE Knob and pan to the desired weather report. A gray circle will appear around the weather report when it is selected. 5) Press the ENT Key. The Weather Information Page is shown with PIREP or AIREP text. The data is first displayed in a decoded fashion, then as raw text. 6) Use the FMS Knob or the ENT Key to scroll through the PIREP or AIREP text. 7) Press the FMS Knob or the CLR Key to return to the Weather Data Link (XM) Page. 308 Garmin G1000H™ Pilot's Guide for the Bell 407GX 190-01255-00 Rev. A