Note: Information on the current sea level pressure can be obtained through newspapers, local news and radio
weather reports, the local airport facility or through the Internet under local weather.
Note: If the user does not press any button for 1 minute in the setup mode, the display will automatically exit
setup.
5.4 BAROMETRIC TREND INDICATOR
Located in the top left corner of the LCD display resides the Barometric Trend Indicator. This feature is always
displayed in all main modes providing the user a continual quick reference to analyze upcoming weather
conditions.
The barometric trend is comprised of two lines forming an arrow. Each line represents a 3-hour period. The
right line represents the last 3 hours. The left line represents 3 hours prior to the last 3 hours. The line can
indicate 9 different patterns in the barometric trend.
Situation 6-3 hours ago
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropped heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remained stable
Remained stable
Remained stable
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Risen heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Note: If the user remains at the same elevation, the barometric trend indicator can work as a weather forecasting
tool.
Situation last 3 hours
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Rising heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)
Remaining stable
Dropping heavy (>2 mbars/3hours)