MAP and VFR GPS Navigator Operation
5-80 SkyView HDX Pilot’s User Guide – Revision B
Flight categories for METAR and TAF reports are the same as described in the above Nearest
Weather section.
The age of METARs and TAFs are explicitly stated via the OBSERVED line of the report. Reports
are considered:
• METAR
o Current (white): Data is between 0 and 70 minutes old.
o Stale (yellow): Data is between 70 and 120 minutes old.
o Expired (red): Data is at least 120 minutes old.
• TAF
o Current (white): Data is newer than the end of the TAF forecast period.
o Stale (yellow): Not applicable.
o Expired (red): Data is older than the end of the TAF forecast period.
TFR Depiction
Known published TFRs, both upcoming and active TFRs are depicted on the map page as shown
below. After the TFR expires, it is no longer displayed.
As of mid-2014, the FAA's ADS-B data broadcast no longer includes graphical
depictions of Stadium TFRs. Although SkyView retains the capability to show them,
at this the FAA has given no indication that they intend to restore them to the data
that is sent via ADS-B. Dynon Avionics has created a database for Stadium TFRs
which can be loaded similar to other Aviation databases from the Dynon Avionics
website. Pilots are reminded the ADS-B services are considered advisory and
supplementary information only. Dynon Avionics recommends that you always
obtain official briefing information about all aspects of your flight, including TFRs.
Due to limitations in the way that the FAA currently transmits TFR information via
ADS-B, many TFRs, including but not limited to such as VIP movement / Security /
Hazard / Presidential movement, cannot be depicted by SkyView. Thus, pilots
should not rely on SkyView TFR depiction as an authoritative source of TFRs. Make
sure to use official briefing data sources for complete TFR information.
The level of opaqueness for TFRs can be adjusted under MAP SETUP > MAP ITEMS >
TFR OPACITY. (press-and-hold Buttons 7+8, then selecting MAP SETUP > MAP
ITEMS > TFR OPACITY)
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