Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Piper PA32
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SECTION 10 – HAZARD
AVOIDANCE
Figure 10-21 Negative Climb Rate
“Five-Hundred” Aural Alert
The purpose of the aural alert message “Five-hundred”
is to provide an advisory alert to the aircrew that the
aircraft is five-hundred feet above terrain. When the
aircraft descends within 500 feet of terrain, the aural
message “Five-hundred” is heard. There are no display
annunciations or pop-up alerts that accompany the aural
message.
Unlighted Obstacle
(Height is less than
1000’ AGL)
Lighted Obstacle
(Height is less than
1000’ AGL)
Unlighted Obstacle
(Height is greater than
1000’ AGL)
Lighted Obstacle
(Height is greater than
1000’ AGL)
Potential Impact Points
Figure 10-22 TAWS Symbols
Displaying Terrain and Obstacles on the
Navigation Map
1)
With the Navigation Map displayed, press the
MAP
Softkey.
2)
Press the
TERRAIN
Softkey. Terrain and obstacle
proximity will now be displayed on the map.
Pop-up Alerts
When the Navigation Map Page is displayed, and a
terrain or obstacle alert is issued, a pop-up window is
displayed with the appropriate alert.
Figure 10-23 Alert Pop-Up
Press the ENT Key to display the TAWS Page, or press
the CLR Key to remain on the Navigation Map Page.
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