190-00726-00 Rev. J Garmin G900X Pilot’s Guide 367HAZARD AVOIDANCESYSTEMOVERVIEW FLIGHTINSTRUMENTS EIS AUDIO PANEL& CNS FLIGHTMANAGEMENT HAZARDAVOIDANCE AFCS ADDITIONALFEATURES APPENDICES INDEX6.2 GARMIN CONNEXT WEATHERWARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardousweather. Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict currentweather conditions.NOTE: The availability of specific Garmin Connext weather products from Garmin Flight Data Services(GFDS) varies by region and is subject to change. For weather product coverage information, refer tofly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/gfds-weather. This Pilot’s Guide shows all Garmin Connext weather products,regardless of product availability in a specific area.Garmin Flight Data Services (GFDS) provides the subscription-based Garmin Connext data link weatherinformation to the G900X through the optional GSR 56 Iridium Transceiver. The G900X displays graphicalweather information and associated text on the Multi Function Display (MFD) and the Primary Flight Display(PFD) Inset Map.The system provides weather information after the pilot initiates either a manual or automatic GFDS datarequest on the Weather Data Link (GFDS) Page on the MFD.In order to receive Garmin Connext Weather information, an account must first be established with GarminFlight Data Services. Refer to Section 8.6, Satellite Telephone Services, for more information.REGISTERING THE SYSTEM FOR GARMIN FLIGHT DATA SERVICESWhen an account is established, Garmin Flight Data Services provides an Access Code which must be enteredon the G900X in order to complete the registration process.Registering the system to receive Garmin Connext Weather from GFDS:1) With the aircraft outside and having a clear view of the sky, turn the large FMS Knob on the MFD to select theMAP page group.2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the MAP - WEATHER DATA LINK (GFDS or XM) Page. If ‘XM’ is displayed inthe page title, it will be necessary to change the data link source to GFDS before continuing. Refer to ‘Viewingthe Weather Data Link (GFDS) Page’ procedure to change the data link source to GFDS prior to registration.3) If the system displays the ‘Garmin Flight Data Service Registration’ window, proceed to step 6. Otherwise, pressthe MENU Key. The Page Menu window is now displayed as seen in Figure 6-54.
