User Guide Part 2
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 2 Operating Instructions
- Controls & Indicators
- Turn On the SKY497
- Run the Operator-Initiated Self Test
- Switch Between Standby and Normal Operating Mode
- Change the Display Range
- Change the Altitude Display Mode
- Switch Between SKYWATCH and STORMSCOPE Modes (Optional)
- Observe the Display
- Respond to Traffic Advisories
- Turn Off the SKY497 and the Optional WX-1000
- Failure Response
- Operate the Optional WX-1000 When the SKY497 is Removed
- Operate the SKY497 When the Optional WX-1000 is Removed
- Chapter 3 Principles of Operation
- Chapter 4 Display Interpretation
- Chapter 5 Specifications
- Chapter 6 Warranty Information
- Record of Important Information
- Back Cover
Pilot’s Guide 2-7
SKY497
Operating Instructions
Change the Altitude Display Mode
You can change the altitude display mode anytime your aircraft is not in standby.
1.Press the altitude display mode button to toggle the altitude display mode
between above, normal, and below.
With each press of the button, the screen changes to display the traffic detected
within the chosen altitude display range. (See figure 2-9.) The name of the chosen
altitude display mode (
ABV
,
NRM
, or
BLW
) is displayed next to the button.
The
SKY497
continues to track up to 30 intruder aircraft within its maximum
surveillance range regardless of the altitude display mode selected.
Own Aircraft
6 nmi
6 nmi
Below
Display Mode (Look Down) (BLW)
Above
Display Mode (Look Up) (ABV)
Normal (NRM)
+2700 ft
–2700 ft
+9000 ft
Intruder Aircraft
–9000 ft
Not To Scale
0 ft
Figure 2-9. Altitude Display Modes