5-18Garmin G500H Pilot’s Guide 190-01150-02 Rev. JForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8GlossaryAppendix AAppendix BIndex5.2 SafeTaxi®SafeTaxi® is an enhanced feature that gives greater map detail when zoomingin on airports at close range. The airport display on the map reveals runwayswith numbers, taxiways with identifying letters/numbers, airport Hot Spots,and airport landmarks including ramps, buildings, control towers, and otherprominent features. Resolution is greater at lower map ranges. When the aircraftlocation is within the screen boundary, including within SafeTaxi ranges, anaircraft symbol is shown on any of the navigation map views for enhancedposition awareness.Designated Hot Spots are recognized at airports with many intersectingtaxiways and runways, and/or complex ramp areas. Airport Hot Spots areoutlined to caution pilots of areas on an airport surface where positionalawareness confusion or runway incursions happen most often. Hot Spots aredefined with a magenta circle or outline around the region of possible confusion.TaxiwayIdentificationAircraftpositionDCLTR Soft KeyRemoves TaxiwayMarkingsHot SpotOutlineFigure 5-18 SafeTaxi Depiction on the Navigation Map PageNOTE: Do not use SafeTaxi or Chartview functions as the basis for groundmaneuvering. SafeTaxi and Chartview functions do not comply with therequirements of AC 20-159 and are not qualified to be used as an airportmoving map display (AMMD). SafeTaxi and Chartview are to be used bythe flight crew to orient themselves on the airport surface to improve pilotsituational awareness during ground operations.
