12-69190-01007-03 Rev. D Garmin GTN 725/750 Pilot’s GuideForewordGettingStartedAudio &Xpdr CtrlCom/NavFPLDirect-ToProcChartsWpt InfoMapTrafflcTerrainWeatherNearestServices/MusicUtilitiesSystemMessagesSymbolsAppendixIndex12.5.13 SIGMETs and AIRMETsSIGMETs (SIGnificant METeorological Information) and AIRMETs (AIRmen’sMETeorological Information) are broadcast for potentially hazardous weatherconsidered of importance to aircraft. A Convective SIGMET is issued forhazardous convective weather. A localized SIGMET is a significant weathercondition occurring at a localized geographical position.SIGMET LineSelected SIGMETLineProduct AgeSIGMET/AIRMETLegendFigure 12-86 Connext Weather Page - AIRMETs/SIGMETsWhen enabled, SIGMET/AIRMETs advise the pilot of potentially hazardousweather. SIGMETs are directed to all aircraft. AIRMETs are intended for lightaircraft. SIGMET/AIRMET data covers icing, turbulence, dust, and volcanic ashas issued by the National Weather Service. The update rate is selected in theConnext Settings Menu.Figure 12-87 Connext Weather - AIRMETs/SIGMETs Detail and LegendWhen enabled, the following AIRMETs are available for display:• Icing• Turbulence• IFR conditions• Mountain obscuration• Surface winds
