Garmin PDAs & Smartphones G1000 User Manual

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SafeTaxi is an enhanced feature that gives greater map detail when viewing airports at close range.  The 

maximum  map  ranges  for  enhanced  detail  are  pilot  configurable.    When  viewing  at  ranges  close  enough  to
show the airport detail, the map reveals taxiways with identifying letters/numbers, airport Hot Spots, and airport
landmarks including ramps, buildings, control towers, and other prominent features. Resolution is greater at
lower map ranges. When the MFD display is within the SafeTaxi ranges, the airplane symbol on the airport
provides enhanced position awareness.

Designated Hot Spots are recognized at airports with many intersecting taxiways and runways, and/or complex

ramp areas. Airport Hot Spots are outlined to caution pilots of areas on an airport surface where positional
awareness confusion or runway incursions happen most often. Hot Spots are defined with a magenta circle or
outline around the region of possible confusion.

Any map page that displays the navigation view can also show the SafeTaxi airport layout within the maximum 

configured range.  The following is a list of pages where the SafeTaxi feature can be seen:

• Navigation Map Page

• Inset Map (PFD)

• Weather Datalink Page

• Airport Information Page

• Intersection Information Page

• NDB Information Page

• VOR Information Page

• User Waypoint Information Page

• Trip Planning Page

• Nearest Pages

• Active and Stored Flight Plan Pages

During ground operations the aircraft’s position is displayed in reference to taxiways, runways, and airport 

features. In the example shown, the aircraft is on taxiway Bravo approaching the High Alert Intersection boundary
on KSFO airport. Airport Hot Spots are outlined in magenta. When panning over the airport, features such as
runway holding lines and taxiways are shown at the cursor.