4-74 Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide 190-01102-02 Rev. BForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8GlossaryAppendix AAppendix BIndexThese target returns appear quite suddenly along any edge of the cell outline.They also change in intensity and shape in a matter of seconds, making vigilantmonitoring essential.4.8.6 Radar Operation in Weather ModeWARNING: Begin transmitting only when it is safe to do so. Whentransmitting while the aircraft is on the ground, no personnel or objectsshould be within 11 feet of the antenna.CAUTION: In Standby mode, the antenna is parked at the center line. Itis always a good idea to put the radar in Standby mode before taxiing theaircraft to prevent the antenna from bouncing on the bottom stop andpossibly causing damage to the radar assembly.When the weather radar system is in the Weather or Ground Map mode, thesystem automatically switches to Standby mode on landing.OperatingModeAntennaStabilizationWeather AlertPrecipitationScale ControlWindowBearing LineFigure 4-64 Horizontal Scan Display
