190-01255-00 Rev. B
Garmin G1000H
™
Pilot’s Guide for the Bell 407GX
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HAZARD AVOIDANCE
PIREPS AND AIREPS
PilotWeatherReports(PIREPs)describein-ightweatherencounteredbypilots.Whensignicantweather
conditionsarereportedorforecast,AirTrafcControl(ATC)facilitiesarerequiredtosolicitPIREPs.APIREP
maycontainunforecastadverseweatherconditions,suchaslowin-ightvisibility,icingconditions,wind
shear,turbulence,andtypeofaircraftown.PIREPsareissuedaseitherRoutine(UA)orUrgent(UUA).
Another type of PIREP is an Air Report (AIREP). AIREPs are used almost exclusively by commercial
airlines.
Figure 6-42 AIREPs and PIREPs on the Weather Data Link (XM) Page
Instructions for
Viewing PIREP
and AIREP Text
Routine
PIREP
Selected
AIREP
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.