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... be used as a primary reference for use of surroundings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be relied upon the use in the aircraft. WARNING: The altitude calculated by pressure altimeters. A WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Information contained within data link weather products may differ from the altitude displayed by the GPS and GLONASS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level...
... be used as a primary reference for use of surroundings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be relied upon the use in the aircraft. WARNING: The altitude calculated by pressure altimeters. A WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Information contained within data link weather products may differ from the altitude displayed by the GPS and GLONASS receivers is geometric height above Mean Sea Level...
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...SECTION 1 OVERVIEW...1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 3 Turning the Unit On/Off...4 GNSS Receiver Status...4 Display Orientation...6 1.3 Operation...7 Basic Touchscreen Operation 7 Dedicated Page Icons...8 Main Menu...10 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 14 Option Menus...14 Data Entry...15 1.5 Using Map Displays...17 Map Range...17 Map Panning...19 Map Overlays...21 Map Symbols...22 MAP Detail...22 1.6 System Settings...23 Display...23 Sound...25 Map Setup...26 Data Link Setup...27 Bluetooth...
...SECTION 1 OVERVIEW...1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 3 Turning the Unit On/Off...4 GNSS Receiver Status...4 Display Orientation...6 1.3 Operation...7 Basic Touchscreen Operation 7 Dedicated Page Icons...8 Main Menu...10 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 14 Option Menus...14 Data Entry...15 1.5 Using Map Displays...17 Map Range...17 Map Panning...19 Map Overlays...21 Map Symbols...22 MAP Detail...22 1.6 System Settings...23 Display...23 Sound...25 Map Setup...26 Data Link Setup...27 Bluetooth...
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......77 Selecting an Approach...78 Activating Vectors-to-Final 80 SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE 81 4.1 Weather...81 Data Link weather (FIS-B)...81 4.2 Terrain...93 Terrain Information...94 Obstacle Information...94 Terrain and Obstacle Color Code 95 Terrain Views...95 Terrain Alerts & Setup...96 4.3 Traffic...99 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A 99 Traffic Ground Track ...100 Displaying Traffic Data...100 Data Link Traffic...101 ii Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide...
......77 Selecting an Approach...78 Activating Vectors-to-Final 80 SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE 81 4.1 Weather...81 Data Link weather (FIS-B)...81 4.2 Terrain...93 Terrain Information...94 Obstacle Information...94 Terrain and Obstacle Color Code 95 Terrain Views...95 Terrain Alerts & Setup...96 4.3 Traffic...99 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A 99 Traffic Ground Track ...100 Displaying Traffic Data...100 Data Link Traffic...101 ii Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide...
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... Managing Files...126 MicroSD™ Card Use (Optional 127 Database Types...128 Database Purchase, Installation, and Updates 130 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 133 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 133 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 137 Information about USB Drivers 139 Interfacing...139 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder 141 Connecting to a GDL 39/GDL 39R 142 Connecting to a GTX 345 145 Appendix E: Battery and Care Information 147 Battery Information...147 Changing...
... Managing Files...126 MicroSD™ Card Use (Optional 127 Database Types...128 Database Purchase, Installation, and Updates 130 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 133 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 133 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 137 Information about USB Drivers 139 Interfacing...139 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder 141 Connecting to a GDL 39/GDL 39R 142 Connecting to a GTX 345 145 Appendix E: Battery and Care Information 147 Battery Information...147 Changing...
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...;C). 1) Mount the aera 660 in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the unit when not in Charge Mode. USING CHARGE MODE Applying external power to the aera automatically turns on the unit for information on battery power. MOUNTING THE aera IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for full operation. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 3 Charge the battery by connecting the aviation power cable, the USB cable, an AC adapter, or use for several days. The unit can put the unit...
...;C). 1) Mount the aera 660 in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the unit when not in Charge Mode. USING CHARGE MODE Applying external power to the aera automatically turns on the unit for information on battery power. MOUNTING THE aera IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for full operation. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 3 Charge the battery by connecting the aviation power cable, the USB cable, an AC adapter, or use for several days. The unit can put the unit...
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... aera is displayed. Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. When this information, and the Main Menu is shipped from satellites visible at its present location. During initialization, current database information is turned on . Touching the Press To Accept Button acknowledges this information has been reviewed for and collecting data from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which can take up to 5 minutes • Searching the Sky-Receiver...
... aera is displayed. Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. When this information, and the Main Menu is shipped from satellites visible at its present location. During initialization, current database information is turned on . Touching the Press To Accept Button acknowledges this information has been reviewed for and collecting data from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which can take up to 5 minutes • Searching the Sky-Receiver...
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... finished acquisition. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 5 "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite Reception-the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix Constellation Diagram PRN Number 45° Above Horizon Horizon GPS Status Receiver Status Signal Strength Bar PRN Number Viewing the GNSS status: From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab. "3D Differential...
... finished acquisition. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 5 "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite Reception-the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix Constellation Diagram PRN Number 45° Above Horizon Horizon GPS Status Receiver Status Signal Strength Bar PRN Number Viewing the GNSS status: From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab. "3D Differential...
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... > Setup > Display Or: Press the Power Button once quickly. 2) Touch Landscape or Portrait. Overview Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellites currently in either Portrait or Landscape Mode. Each satellite is looking for the GNSS solution DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 660 can be viewed in view are shown at their respective positions on a satellite constellation diagram. No bar-Receiver is represented by signal bar appearance: - Appendices Index 6 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide...
... > Setup > Display Or: Press the Power Button once quickly. 2) Touch Landscape or Portrait. Overview Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellites currently in either Portrait or Landscape Mode. Each satellite is looking for the GNSS solution DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 660 can be viewed in view are shown at their respective positions on a satellite constellation diagram. No bar-Receiver is represented by signal bar appearance: - Appendices Index 6 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide...
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... names • Map Pointer information (distance and bearing to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data MAP RANGE There are used extensively in the aera to zoom 'out' (increasing), or zoom Zoom Out Zoom In Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 17 The scale...
... names • Map Pointer information (distance and bearing to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data MAP RANGE There are used extensively in the aera to zoom 'out' (increasing), or zoom Zoom Out Zoom In Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 17 The scale...
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... > Setup. 2) Touch the desired Settings Icon (Units, Time, Position, Interface, Alarms, Airspace, or Power). A Turning WiFi off: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Wi-Fi. 2) Touch Off. 3D VISION SETUP Setting up 3D Vision: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > 3D Vision. 2) Touch the 'Bug Indicator' Data Option Button, and touch the desired option from the list (User Selected, Bearing, Desired Track, or Off). 3) Touch the desired settings to display (Ground Speed, Altitude...
... > Setup. 2) Touch the desired Settings Icon (Units, Time, Position, Interface, Alarms, Airspace, or Power). A Turning WiFi off: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Wi-Fi. 2) Touch Off. 3D VISION SETUP Setting up 3D Vision: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > 3D Vision. 2) Touch the 'Bug Indicator' Data Option Button, and touch the desired option from the list (User Selected, Bearing, Desired Track, or Off). 3) Touch the desired settings to display (Ground Speed, Altitude...
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...change. Icon Display Sound Units Time Map Position Interface Alarms Airspace Alarms Data Link Bluetooth WiFi Power 3D Vision Available Settings Display Orientation, Backlight Intensity, Backlight Timeout, Map Color Mode, Chart Color Mode, Screenshot, Aircraft Position Master Volume, Alert Volume, Message Volume, Terrain Audio, Key Tone Distance, Speed, Direction Display, Temperature, Altitude, Vertical Speed, Pressure, Fluid Volume Time Format, Auto UTC Offset Autozoom, Orientation, Compass Arc, North Up Above, North Up On Ground Location Format, Map Datum, Heading, Magnetic Variation Serial...
...change. Icon Display Sound Units Time Map Position Interface Alarms Airspace Alarms Data Link Bluetooth WiFi Power 3D Vision Available Settings Display Orientation, Backlight Intensity, Backlight Timeout, Map Color Mode, Chart Color Mode, Screenshot, Aircraft Position Master Volume, Alert Volume, Message Volume, Terrain Audio, Key Tone Distance, Speed, Direction Display, Temperature, Altitude, Vertical Speed, Pressure, Fluid Volume Time Format, Auto UTC Offset Autozoom, Orientation, Compass Arc, North Up Above, North Up On Ground Location Format, Map Datum, Heading, Magnetic Variation Serial...
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... set to enter the desired data using the keypad. Starting/Stopping Simulator Mode: From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab > Menu > Start/Stop Simulator. A Appendices Index 32 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Entering a new location: 1) From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab > Menu > New Location. 2) Touch 'Automatic', 'Use Map', or 'Use Identifier'. 3) After selecting your approximate position using Simulator Mode. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals...
... set to enter the desired data using the keypad. Starting/Stopping Simulator Mode: From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab > Menu > Start/Stop Simulator. A Appendices Index 32 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Entering a new location: 1) From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab > Menu > New Location. 2) Touch 'Automatic', 'Use Map', or 'Use Identifier'. 3) After selecting your approximate position using Simulator Mode. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals...
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... names • Map Pointer information (distance and bearing to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data MAP ORIENTATION Maps are relative to where the aircraft is going (Track Up), or desired track up (DTK UP)). • North Up aligns the top of the map display to north (default setting). • Track Up aligns...
... names • Map Pointer information (distance and bearing to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data MAP ORIENTATION Maps are relative to where the aircraft is going (Track Up), or desired track up (DTK UP)). • North Up aligns the top of the map display to north (default setting). • Track Up aligns...
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... the active flight plan. The flight plan is displayed on maps using different line widths, colors, and types, based on the aera consists of the published approach is turned off. Up to 50 flight plans with up to missed approach point) of building a flight plan by touching the Data Field Buttons at a time and inserting approaches as needed. An option menu appears.
... the active flight plan. The flight plan is displayed on maps using different line widths, colors, and types, based on the aera consists of the published approach is turned off. Up to 50 flight plans with up to missed approach point) of building a flight plan by touching the Data Field Buttons at a time and inserting approaches as needed. An option menu appears.
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... available for instructions on the Waypoint Page. 114 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Refer to plan an overnight, choose fuel stops, find ground transportation, etc. Additional Features Overview Navigation Enabling/disabling SafeTaxi: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon and touch the Airport Group. 3) Touch the 'Safetaxi' On or Off Button. SafeTaxi is displayed on updating the...
... available for instructions on the Waypoint Page. 114 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Refer to plan an overnight, choose fuel stops, find ground transportation, etc. Additional Features Overview Navigation Enabling/disabling SafeTaxi: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon and touch the Airport Group. 3) Touch the 'Safetaxi' On or Off Button. SafeTaxi is displayed on updating the...
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... entered. The radius of two proximity waypoints overlap. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 117 No applicable unlock code for one minute of reaching the initial VNAV decent point. Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features SECTION 6 APPENDICES Appendix A APPENDIX A: MESSAGES, ALERTS & DATA FIELD OPTIONS MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGE ADVISORIES Message Approaching Target Altitude Approaching VNAV Profile Arriving at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip...
... entered. The radius of two proximity waypoints overlap. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 117 No applicable unlock code for one minute of reaching the initial VNAV decent point. Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features SECTION 6 APPENDICES Appendix A APPENDIX A: MESSAGES, ALERTS & DATA FIELD OPTIONS MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGE ADVISORIES Message Approaching Target Altitude Approaching VNAV Profile Arriving at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip...
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... Service Stations. * Symbology used on the aera 660: a) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Wi-Fi > On. c) Touch the desired network to add. d) If necessary, enter the password using the keypad and touch Enter. If there is an obsolete aviation point in a saved route, the route is available from the aera 660 via WiFi. However, once the databases are purchased online, the ability to download and install databases is locked...
... Service Stations. * Symbology used on the aera 660: a) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Wi-Fi > On. c) Touch the desired network to add. d) If necessary, enter the password using the keypad and touch Enter. If there is an obsolete aviation point in a saved route, the route is available from the aera 660 via WiFi. However, once the databases are purchased online, the ability to download and install databases is locked...
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... most recent track points start to overwrite the least recent track points (if 'Wrap' is full (100%). 'Wrap' records over the oldest tracks when the track log reaches 100%. • Track Interval-'Distance' records track points after a specified distance has been traveled. 'Time' creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. 'Automatic' saves points that occur after changes in the Record Mode Field). Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix G The percentage of memory used by the current track log...
... most recent track points start to overwrite the least recent track points (if 'Wrap' is full (100%). 'Wrap' records over the oldest tracks when the track log reaches 100%. • Track Interval-'Distance' records track points after a specified distance has been traveled. 'Time' creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. 'Automatic' saves points that occur after changes in the Record Mode Field). Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix G The percentage of memory used by the current track log...
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... INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION ARISING OUT OF GARMIN'S USE OF THE INFORMATION IN THE DATASETS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. A Appendices Index 180 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full...
... INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION ARISING OUT OF GARMIN'S USE OF THE INFORMATION IN THE DATASETS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. A Appendices Index 180 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full...
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... B Backlight 24 Baro Pressure 159 Battery Charging 3 Information 147 Installation 2 Life 147 Replacement 147 BKSP 15 Bluetooth 27, 28, 130, 146 Bug Indicator 42 Index C Calibrated Airspeed 160 CDI Scale 42 Charge Mode 3 Charging, the battery 3 Cities 63 Compass Arc 38 Computer, connecting to 125 Connecting, cables 135 Copying, Flight Plans 76 Course, setting 42 D Databases 125 Data Entry 15 Alphanumeric Data 15 Predetermined Data Option 16 Data Field Options 37 Data Field Options...
... B Backlight 24 Baro Pressure 159 Battery Charging 3 Information 147 Installation 2 Life 147 Replacement 147 BKSP 15 Bluetooth 27, 28, 130, 146 Bug Indicator 42 Index C Calibrated Airspeed 160 CDI Scale 42 Charge Mode 3 Charging, the battery 3 Cities 63 Compass Arc 38 Computer, connecting to 125 Connecting, cables 135 Copying, Flight Plans 76 Course, setting 42 D Databases 125 Data Entry 15 Alphanumeric Data 15 Predetermined Data Option 16 Data Field Options 37 Data Field Options...