Garmin G3X Pilots Guide - Page 202

Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour weather forecasts. TAFs may contain some of the same code as METAR data. It typically forecasts significant weather changes, temporary changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions. METAR and TAF text data is displayed on the Map Page and the Weather (WX) Page. An abbreviated version can be viewed by panning over the METAR flag. Pressing the ENT Key will display additional information. METAR and TAF data can be displayed as raw or decoded text. Changing METAR and TAF text: 1) Using the Map Pointer, select the desired METAR and press the ENT Key; or from the Waypoint (WPT) Page press the WEATHER Softkey. The Weather Information Page is displayed. 2) Press the MENU Key. a) Select 'Show Decoded Text' or 'Show Raw Text'. b) Press the ENT Key. Or: a) Select 'Change Text Size' and press the ENT Key. b) Select 'Small', 'Medium', or 'Large' and press the ENT Key. The METAR flag color is determined by the information in the METAR text. VFR (ceiling greater than 3000 feet AGL and visibility greater than 5 miles) Marginal VFR (ceiling 1000-3000 feet AGL and/or visibility 3-5 miles) IFR (ceiling 500 to below 1000 feet AGL and/or visibility 1 mile to less than 3 miles) Low IFR (ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile) METAR text does not contain adequate information to determine flight conditions Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 184 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F