Avidyne EX500 - TAWS Page Features; TAWS Information

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5 TAWS Page (Optional)
The Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) provides
situational awareness, providing warnings and alerts to avoid
potential hazards. If your EX500/EX600 system has been configured
with a Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS), you can turn
the Page knob to TAWS to view the TAWS page.
5.1 TAWS Information
Figure 5.1 TAWS Display as shown on 4-knob EX500
1) Range Annunciation - The range number indicates the currently
selected range as selected by the Range knob (8). The supported
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Any display of yellow or red on the TAWS page indicates an
imminent terrain hazard.
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The displayed terrain and obstacle indicators are only
advisory. Do not rely on the EX500/EX600 as the sole source
of obstacle and terrain avoidance information. Always refer to
current aeronautical charts for appropriate terrain and
obstacle information
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