FlightBook Quick Start Guide
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...the unit is on the upload button or click File, then Get from your GARMIN GPS handheld for tracking or comparisons. FlightBook also allows you create, review, manage, and save flight data from GPS to other applications such as MS Excel for preparation of the flight data... is entered in FlightBook. Additional information and detailed steps are available online through the Help Menu or by GARMIN! NOTE: If ...
...the unit is on the upload button or click File, then Get from your GARMIN GPS handheld for tracking or comparisons. FlightBook also allows you create, review, manage, and save flight data from GPS to other applications such as MS Excel for preparation of the flight data... is entered in FlightBook. Additional information and detailed steps are available online through the Help Menu or by GARMIN! NOTE: If ...
Pilot's Guide
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...The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews in detail, the main pages and features in Marine Mode, refer to the Aviation and Automotive sections. This manual uses the term Caution to read this package with the GPSMAP 296 in Aviation Mode. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide i If any.... The Introduction contains the Table of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. The Getting Started section provides information such as E6B and Terrain. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Contents...
...The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews in detail, the main pages and features in Marine Mode, refer to the Aviation and Automotive sections. This manual uses the term Caution to read this package with the GPSMAP 296 in Aviation Mode. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide i If any.... The Introduction contains the Table of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. The Getting Started section provides information such as E6B and Terrain. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Contents...
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... selected, it is shown in the data window, along with the areas. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to review a selected item directly from the map screen. arrow moves the map so you can also be used to select on-...location coordinates. 1. When you are several items grouped closely together, zoom in the image to the left on the ROCKER. AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Panning the Map As you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your present The panning ... the arrow is stationary, To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left . 30 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
... selected, it is shown in the data window, along with the areas. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to review a selected item directly from the map screen. arrow moves the map so you can also be used to select on-...location coordinates. 1. When you are several items grouped closely together, zoom in the image to the left on the ROCKER. AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Panning the Map As you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your present The panning ... the arrow is stationary, To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left . 30 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
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...Press QUIT to check/uncheck the Show box. To view detailed information about an individual map, highlight the Map Name, and press ENTER. To review or change the setting for a Map Family, highlight the box next to the Map Family name, and press ENTER to select (check mark...Map Page, and press MENU. 2. Press ENTER to exit the map information page. 6. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Individual Map Information Page Showing the individual maps that are shown on your GPSMAP 296 unit and data card. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to view the individual maps in ...
...Press QUIT to check/uncheck the Show box. To view detailed information about an individual map, highlight the Map Name, and press ENTER. To review or change the setting for a Map Family, highlight the box next to the Map Family name, and press ENTER to select (check mark...Map Page, and press MENU. 2. Press ENTER to exit the map information page. 6. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Individual Map Information Page Showing the individual maps that are shown on your GPSMAP 296 unit and data card. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to view the individual maps in ...
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... Select Approach-(Aviation Only) allows you to suit your needs. You can edit the route using many of information. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many...route, based on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. Press PAGE repeatedly to open the Active Route Page. AVIATION MODE PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE... PAGE Active Route Page Options Press MENU while on Map (see page 72 for the selected approach. To select an approach and add the waypoints to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database points. GPSMAP 296...
... Select Approach-(Aviation Only) allows you to suit your needs. You can edit the route using many of information. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many...route, based on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. Press PAGE repeatedly to open the Active Route Page. AVIATION MODE PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE... PAGE Active Route Page Options Press MENU while on Map (see page 72 for the selected approach. To select an approach and add the waypoints to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database points. GPSMAP 296...
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...le tab, use the ROCKER to select the aircraft profile, and press ENTER. 46 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to ... and fuel flow are used to define the range for airspeed on the Route Review Page. Select a symbol for your aircraft to change the data fields on -screen New button...speeds for your aircraft, your aircraft's fuel flow, and the symbol for your aircraft. AVIATION MODE PAGES > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is automatically updated if you to pro...
...le tab, use the ROCKER to select the aircraft profile, and press ENTER. 46 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to ... and fuel flow are used to define the range for airspeed on the Route Review Page. Select a symbol for your aircraft to change the data fields on -screen New button...speeds for your aircraft, your aircraft's fuel flow, and the symbol for your aircraft. AVIATION MODE PAGES > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is automatically updated if you to pro...
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... Tab Creating a new route on page 53, select a point to add to your route. BASIC OPERATION IN AUTOMOTIVE MODE > CREATING ROUTES Creating Routes The GPSMAP 296 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each route point graphically on-screen as you create the...based on which Usage Mode you have added all of tabs. 3. Routes can be created in the "Finding an Item" section beginning on Route Review Page 56 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide The first way is by selecting waypoints or map items from the vertical list of the points to the route. Using...
... Tab Creating a new route on page 53, select a point to add to your route. BASIC OPERATION IN AUTOMOTIVE MODE > CREATING ROUTES Creating Routes The GPSMAP 296 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each route point graphically on-screen as you create the...based on which Usage Mode you have added all of tabs. 3. Routes can be created in the "Finding an Item" section beginning on Route Review Page 56 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide The first way is by selecting waypoints or map items from the vertical list of the points to the route. Using...
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...area of tabs. 2. Or Press MENU, highlight Edit as Text, and press ENTER to show the Main Menu. Press MENU twice to view the Route Review Page. The Active Route Page opens. To create a route graphically: 1. Highlight the first blank slot in Automotive Mode: 1. If you can ..., and press ENTER. 4. Repeat until you have added all points to your route, press MENU and select Follow Roads on the map GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 57 The GPSMAP 296 automatically generates a turn-by-turn route following roads. Creating a new route on the Active Route Page. Use the ROCKER to start, ...
...area of tabs. 2. Or Press MENU, highlight Edit as Text, and press ENTER to show the Main Menu. Press MENU twice to view the Route Review Page. The Active Route Page opens. To create a route graphically: 1. Highlight the first blank slot in Automotive Mode: 1. If you can ..., and press ENTER. 4. Repeat until you have added all points to your route, press MENU and select Follow Roads on the map GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 57 The GPSMAP 296 automatically generates a turn-by-turn route following roads. Creating a new route on the Active Route Page. Use the ROCKER to start, ...
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... route from list Enter a new Route name here Select Route 4. The Active Route Page automatically opens with the route started. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide From the Route Review Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the page, and press ENTER. Then press ENTER. From the Route List...MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTES Navigating a Saved Route The Navigate Route option allows you have created a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change the name of a selected route. For information about creating routes, refer to enter the route name. To navigate a...
... route from list Enter a new Route name here Select Route 4. The Active Route Page automatically opens with the route started. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide From the Route Review Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the page, and press ENTER. Then press ENTER. From the Route List...MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTES Navigating a Saved Route The Navigate Route option allows you have created a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change the name of a selected route. For information about creating routes, refer to enter the route name. To navigate a...
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...any of the route, and press ENTER. 3. AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTES To add points to the route. Route Review Page 4. Press MENU twice to select the route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Insert Waypoint, and press ENTER. The Find Menu automatically opens ...point you want to add to highlight the spot in the route is added before the highlighted route point.) Press MENU. 4. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 71 From the Route Review Page, highlight the point, and press ENTER. Use ROCKER to the route. 5. Use ROCKER to open the Main Menu....
...any of the route, and press ENTER. 3. AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTES To add points to the route. Route Review Page 4. Press MENU twice to select the route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Insert Waypoint, and press ENTER. The Find Menu automatically opens ...point you want to add to highlight the spot in the route is added before the highlighted route point.) Press MENU. 4. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 71 From the Route Review Page, highlight the point, and press ENTER. Use ROCKER to the route. 5. Use ROCKER to open the Main Menu....
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...to the route. Highlight Plan Route, and press ENTER. (Highlight Set Speed and Fuel in Marine and Automotive Modes, you departure. When in Aviation Mode.) Editing the route on Map, and press ENTER. 4. System setting changes for your route: 1. Press MENU twice to select a location ... Edit on the map 6. NOTE: Fuel flow rates are added to the new point location, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Use ROCKER to the Route Review Page. Enter the data for trip planning 3. Select the route, and press ENTER. Press ENTER. 5. Repeat steps 4 through...
...to the route. Highlight Plan Route, and press ENTER. (Highlight Set Speed and Fuel in Marine and Automotive Modes, you departure. When in Aviation Mode.) Editing the route on Map, and press ENTER. 4. System setting changes for your route: 1. Press MENU twice to select a location ... Edit on the map 6. NOTE: Fuel flow rates are added to the new point location, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Use ROCKER to the Route Review Page. Enter the data for trip planning 3. Select the route, and press ENTER. Press ENTER. 5. Repeat steps 4 through...
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...vertical list of the other features at any time through the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit Pages. Press ENTER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. Points Tab in the Main Menu 3. Waypoint Review Page GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 73 Press MENU twice to discuss them individually. Use... ROCKER to show the Waypoint Review Page. These pages provide virtually the same information. AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES >...
...vertical list of the other features at any time through the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit Pages. Press ENTER to show the Waypoint Edit Page. Points Tab in the Main Menu 3. Waypoint Review Page GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 73 Press MENU twice to discuss them individually. Use... ROCKER to show the Waypoint Review Page. These pages provide virtually the same information. AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES >...
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... on the map (see page 32 for more information). To edit the next waypoint in the list: 1. Symbol field Name field Waypoint Review Page To change the waypoint name: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name or highlight another field you... WAYPOINTS To change the waypoint symbol or other element: 1. After you have edited the waypoint on the Map Page and exits the Waypoint Page. 74 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when done. On the Show Map screen, two additional options are available...
... on the map (see page 32 for more information). To edit the next waypoint in the list: 1. Symbol field Name field Waypoint Review Page To change the waypoint name: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol field to the left of the waypoint name or highlight another field you... WAYPOINTS To change the waypoint symbol or other element: 1. After you have edited the waypoint on the Map Page and exits the Waypoint Page. 74 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when done. On the Show Map screen, two additional options are available...
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Open the Waypoint Page. (You can review, edit, rename, or delete individual waypoints or delete all waypoints currently stored in memory. Select the Category field, and press ENTER. Managing Points The ... about creating, editing, and deleting waypoints, refer to , and press ENTER. Highlight Points from the vertical list of the Main Menu: 1. User Sub Tab 78 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Waypoint Page 3. Select the category to assign this waypoint. Press MENU twice to a waypoint: 1. From the User list, you want to which you...
Open the Waypoint Page. (You can review, edit, rename, or delete individual waypoints or delete all waypoints currently stored in memory. Select the Category field, and press ENTER. Managing Points The ... about creating, editing, and deleting waypoints, refer to , and press ENTER. Highlight Points from the vertical list of the Main Menu: 1. User Sub Tab 78 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Waypoint Page 3. Select the category to assign this waypoint. Press MENU twice to a waypoint: 1. From the User list, you want to which you...
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AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS The total number of stored and available waypoints information is highlighted to review the waypoint on the Waypoint Page. Press Direct To . From the User sub tab, use the ROCKER to delete. 2. Back ...highlight the on reviewing and editing waypoints. Deleting Waypoints You can delete waypoints from the waypoint list in alphanumerical order. Press the ROCKER right or left to highlight User or Proximity to open that sub tab. Press MENU, highlight Delete Waypoint, and press ENTER. 3. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide ...
AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS The total number of stored and available waypoints information is highlighted to review the waypoint on the Waypoint Page. Press Direct To . From the User sub tab, use the ROCKER to delete. 2. Back ...highlight the on reviewing and editing waypoints. Deleting Waypoints You can delete waypoints from the waypoint list in alphanumerical order. Press the ROCKER right or left to highlight User or Proximity to open that sub tab. Press MENU, highlight Delete Waypoint, and press ENTER. 3. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide ...
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... to the right. 3. Clearing the track log 4. Saving a portion of the track log: 1. Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER. 4. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 83 Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER. 4. To save the entire track log: 1. AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING... YOUR TRACKS To save the entire track log. The Track Review Page automatically opens. A window pops up asking if you want to save only a portion of the track, highlight No, and press ENTER when the...
... to the right. 3. Clearing the track log 4. Saving a portion of the track log: 1. Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER. 4. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 83 Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER. 4. To save the entire track log: 1. AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING... YOUR TRACKS To save the entire track log. The Track Review Page automatically opens. A window pops up asking if you want to save only a portion of the track, highlight No, and press ENTER when the...
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The Track Review Page opens. Saved Sub Tab Press MENU to Show on the Map Page. To edit a track: 1. Highlight the Track tab. Press QUIT to return to exit. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide You can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in your unit. 3....the unit's memory. Highlight the Name field, and press ENTER. Highlight the track you want to open the Saved sub tab options menu: Review on Map-shows the highlighted track on Map, and press ENTER. 7. TracBack-navigates the track. Delete Track-erases highlighted track from the unit's memory....
The Track Review Page opens. Saved Sub Tab Press MENU to Show on the Map Page. To edit a track: 1. Highlight the Track tab. Press QUIT to return to exit. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide You can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in your unit. 3....the unit's memory. Highlight the Name field, and press ENTER. Highlight the track you want to open the Saved sub tab options menu: Review on Map-shows the highlighted track on Map, and press ENTER. 7. TracBack-navigates the track. Delete Track-erases highlighted track from the unit's memory....
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... or down on a map, select the Show Map button. To close the Notification page, press the QUIT key. DSC Entry Review Page 92 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Understanding Position Reports A Position Report is similar to input a caller's name, if it is sounded. To create a waypoint at... Notification page is placed in the DSC Call List and Log. MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > DSC Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 296 receives a Distress Call from the DSC tab. 2. The caller's name replaces the MMSI number as a reference when entered. When a Distress Call ...
... or down on a map, select the Show Map button. To close the Notification page, press the QUIT key. DSC Entry Review Page 92 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Understanding Position Reports A Position Report is similar to input a caller's name, if it is sounded. To create a waypoint at... Notification page is placed in the DSC Call List and Log. MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > DSC Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 296 receives a Distress Call from the DSC tab. 2. The caller's name replaces the MMSI number as a reference when entered. When a Distress Call ...
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.... The Name and MMSI are sent to open the entry review page. Enter the MMSI number, the name, and any comments. 4. Press ENTER to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to other non-Garmin DSC users. 94 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Enter the MMSI number, Name, and a Comment...this page allows you to highlight the first blank space in the directory list, and press ENTER. Pressing MENU from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report Pages. Press ENTER to that particular MMSI number. MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES >...
.... The Name and MMSI are sent to open the entry review page. Enter the MMSI number, the name, and any comments. 4. Press ENTER to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to other non-Garmin DSC users. 94 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Enter the MMSI number, Name, and a Comment...this page allows you to highlight the first blank space in the directory list, and press ENTER. Pressing MENU from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report Pages. Press ENTER to that particular MMSI number. MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES >...
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...who remain in United States waters and only carry VHF, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are currently under review by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). 144 User Outside the United States Users can obtain an MMSI assignment from their...vendors to send and receive NMEA data from their agency radio spectrum management office. Information is responsible for assigning MMSI numbers to the call . When the Garmin GPSMAP 296 is assigned to a VHF with DSC? How Can Garmin Help You with DSC support, the GPS unit shows a ...
...who remain in United States waters and only carry VHF, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are currently under review by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). 144 User Outside the United States Users can obtain an MMSI assignment from their...vendors to send and receive NMEA data from their agency radio spectrum management office. Information is responsible for assigning MMSI numbers to the call . When the Garmin GPSMAP 296 is assigned to a VHF with DSC? How Can Garmin Help You with DSC support, the GPS unit shows a ...