Garmin G3X Pilots Guide - Page 214

Overview System Instruments Flight EIS CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance OBSTACLE INFORMATION Obstacles are shown on the Terrain Page at or below the map range of 12 nm. Obstacles are also shown on the Map Page when the map range is set to 3 nm or below. Standard aeronautical chart symbols are used for lighted or unlighted obstacles taller than 200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). Refer to the Obstacle Icons legend below. Each obstacle is labeled with the altitude of the top of the obstacle, or Mean Sea Level (MSL). Each obstacle also lists, in parentheses, the actual height of the obstacle, or Above Ground Level (AGL). Unlighted Obstacle < 1000' > 1000' AGL AGL Lighted Obstacle < 1000' > 1000' AGL AGL Potential Impact Points Obstacle Location WARNING: Red obstacle is above or within 100' below current aircraft altitude CAUTION: Yellow obstacle is between 100' and 1000' (default) below current aircraft altitude Terrain Obstacle Colors and Symbology TERRAIN SETTINGS Use the terrain settings to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your flight path. • Caution Elevation-The G3X will provide an alert if the terrain or obstacle is within the default Caution Elevation or user-defined Caution Elevation. Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Index 196 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F