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4-15190-01102-02 Rev. B
Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide
Foreword
Sec 1
System
Sec 2
PFD
Sec 3
MFD
Sec 4
Hazard
Avoidance
Sec 5
Additional
Features
Sec 6
Annun.
& Alerts
Sec 7
Symbols
Sec 8
Glossary Appendix A
Appendix B
Index
4.5 TAS Traffic (Optional)
NOTE: TIS and TAS are mutually exclusive.
Refer to the appropriate Traffic Advisory System’s Pilot’s Guides for a detailed
discussion of the respective traffic advisory system.
The type of traffic systems that is installed is described by the Traffic Page soft
keys. If a Traffic Advisory System (TAS) is configured, a STANDBY, OPERATE,
TEST, and ALT MODE soft key will be displayed.
NOTE: Aircraft without an operating transponder are invisible to both
Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) and TIS. Aircraft without altitude reporting
capability are shown without altitude separation data or climb descent
indication.
NOTE: Traffic is also displayed in the SVT feature on the PFD.
4.5.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic
(TAS Systems)
The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed. The ability
to switch from standby to operating mode on the ground is especially useful for
scanning the airspace around the airport before takeoff.
4.5.1.1 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Mode
1) While viewing the Traffic Page of the MAP page group, select the
OPERATE
soft
key or press the MENU key and turn the small
MFD
knob
to select Operating
Mode.
2) To switch to Standby Mode from the Traffic Page, select the STANDBY soft
key.
3) Select the ALT MODE soft key to change the altitude volume.
4) Select the STANDBY soft key to place the system in the Standby mode.
STANDBY is displayed in the Traffic mode field.
NOTE: Not all TAS systems can be set to “Standby” mode while in the
air.