Garmin G1000 Guide

Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
190-00709-05 Rev. D408
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
M
PEL
B
oundary
9.16 ft. for 10”
antenna
Figure 6-100 MPEL Boundary
BASIC ANTENNA TILT SETUP
The following discussion is a simple method for setting up the weather radar antenna tilt for most situations.
It is not to be considered an all encompassing setup that works in all situations, but this method does provide
good overall parameters for the monitoring of threats. Ultimately, it is desired to have the antenna tilted so that
the bottom of the radar beam is four degrees below parallel with the ground. The following example explains
one way of achieving this.
With the aircraft flying level, adjust the antenna tilt so ground returns are displayed at a distance that equals
the aircraft’s current altitude (AGL) divided by 1,000. For example, if the aircraft is at 14,000 feet, adjust the
tilt so the front edge of ground returns are displayed at 14 nautical miles. Note this antenna tilt angle setting.
Now, raise the antenna tilt 6 degrees above this setting. The bottom of the radar beam is now angled down 4º
from parallel with the ground.

Garmin G1000 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Primary Flight Display (PFD)	Yes
Multi-Function Display (MFD)	Yes
Terrain Awareness	Yes
Autopilot Integration	Yes
Integrated Flight Deck System	Yes
Weather Radar	Optional
Traffic Advisory System (TAS)	Optional
Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS)	Yes
Resolution	1024 x 768 pixels
Weather Data	Yes
Navigation	Yes
AHRS	Yes
Air Data Computer (ADC)	Yes
Interfaces	ARINC 429, RS-232
Certification	TSO certified
Traffic Information	Optional (requires ADS-B or TCAS)