Weather Radar Panel Flashcards
1
Q
System toggle switch - OFF/ON
A
Selects systems on, or turns both off
NOTE: in PLAN mode, weather radar is not displayed on ND
2
Q
MODE Rotary Selector - WX
A
Colors indicate precipitation ( black lowest, red highest)
3
Q
MODE Rotary Selector - WX/TURB
A
Turbulence shown in magneta
4
Q
MODE Rotary Selector - MAP
A
Radar operates in ground mapping mode (Black=Water, green=ground, amber=cities and mountains)
5
Q
GAIN knob - AUTO/MAX
A
Adjust sensitivity of receiver in all modes
6
Q
TILT knob
A
Controls tilt of antenna
7
Q
WINDSHEAR toggle switch - Auto
A
Activates predictive Windshear
- Detected below 2300β RA
- Displayed on ND below 1500βRA
8
Q
WINDSHEAR toggle switch - OFF
A
Predictive windshear selected off