Radar

Question 1

What is the max range that the radar can detect precipitation?

Answer 1

320 NM

Question 2

What is the max range it can detect turbulence?

Answer 2

40 NM

Question 3

What is the purpose of the PWS

Answer 3

To warn of microburst activity ahead of the aircraft

Question 4

How far out can you use skin paint?

Answer 4

15nm

Question 5

What is the purpose of GMAP?

Answer 5

To extend vision of upcoming terrain features

Question 6

Can the weather radar predict clear air turbulence?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

How is power applied?

Answer 7

Moving pilot’s RCP from OFF

Question 8

What is the warm-up time above -15C

Answer 8

None

Question 9

What is the warm-up time below -15C

Answer 9

Up to 30 mins

Question 10

What is the purpose of the sector button?

Answer 10

To isolate a smaller scan area and give more frequent returns

Question 11

In WX+T mode what does a magenta area indicate?

Answer 11

Area of heavy precipitation and turbulence

Question 12

What type of windshear notification is in this system?

Answer 12

Predictive (PWS)