Automotive Owner's Manual
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... 0808 2380000. See the aera Pilot's Guide and aera Quick Reference Guide for instructions and information on your usage mode and settings. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. The small arrows (>) used in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are...
... 0808 2380000. See the aera Pilot's Guide and aera Quick Reference Guide for instructions and information on your usage mode and settings. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020. The small arrows (>) used in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Introduction Manual Conventions When you are...
Pilot's Guide
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... basic operation prior to actual use the aera to attempt to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of functional integrity. Although unlikely, it may be possible for all GPS equipment. WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is subject to penetrate a thunderstorm. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide Never use .
... basic operation prior to actual use the aera to attempt to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of functional integrity. Although unlikely, it may be possible for all GPS equipment. WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is subject to penetrate a thunderstorm. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide Never use .
Pilot's Guide
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide i Table of Contents 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 Changing Modes...4 GPS Receiver Status...5 1.3 Operation...7 Basic Navigation Controls...7 'Home' Screen...8 Selecting a Function...14 Scrolling...14 1.4......31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Changing the CDI Scale...38 Setting the Bug Indicator...38 Manually Setting a Course 39 190-01117-02 Rev.
A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide i Table of Contents 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 Changing Modes...4 GPS Receiver Status...5 1.3 Operation...7 Basic Navigation Controls...7 'Home' Screen...8 Selecting a Function...14 Scrolling...14 1.4......31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Changing the CDI Scale...38 Setting the Bug Indicator...38 Manually Setting a Course 39 190-01117-02 Rev.
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... being entered. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 15 Index Besides character...-by touching the button to cycle through the Option Menu. ➌ Touch the desired menu option. ➊ ➌ ➋ Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Data Entry Alphanumeric data can save the pilot...Accessing System Functionality Option Menus The aera has a dedicated Menu Icon that...aera tries to the currently displayed function. This can be entered using the keypad and predetermined data entry, the aera...
... being entered. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 15 Index Besides character...-by touching the button to cycle through the Option Menu. ➌ Touch the desired menu option. ➊ ➌ ➋ Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Data Entry Alphanumeric data can save the pilot...Accessing System Functionality Option Menus The aera has a dedicated Menu Icon that...aera tries to the currently displayed function. This can be entered using the keypad and predetermined data entry, the aera...
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...Set OBS Radial Button Returning to the destination. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 39 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation Manually Setting a Course Use the 'Set OBS and Hold' menu option to manually set your course to automatic sequencing of route waypoints: ... Touch the 'Release Hold' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. Manually setting a course to the destination waypoint: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2) ...
...Set OBS Radial Button Returning to the destination. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 39 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation Manually Setting a Course Use the 'Set OBS and Hold' menu option to manually set your course to automatic sequencing of route waypoints: ... Touch the 'Release Hold' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. Manually setting a course to the destination waypoint: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2) ...
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...allows the pilot to that point. The pilot can be selected by entering the ICAO identifier, entering the name of the facility, or by entering the city name. A A direct-to navigation leg to the selected waypoint can manually enter the identifier or the aera will ...Time Zone (UTC Offset) -Region Bearing/ Distance Info Tab Option Menu Waypoint Information (Info Tab) Lat/Long Appendices Index 46 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Waypoints are predetermined geographical positions (internal database) or pilotentered positions, and are used for all phases of ...
...allows the pilot to that point. The pilot can be selected by entering the ICAO identifier, entering the name of the facility, or by entering the city name. A A direct-to navigation leg to the selected waypoint can manually enter the identifier or the aera will ...Time Zone (UTC Offset) -Region Bearing/ Distance Info Tab Option Menu Waypoint Information (Info Tab) Lat/Long Appendices Index 46 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Waypoints are predetermined geographical positions (internal database) or pilotentered positions, and are used for all phases of ...
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... must be used for more information on the XM Weather Data Service Package (Aviator LT, Aviator, Aviator Pro) purchased. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 79 Activating Services Before XM Satellite Weather can be activated. Refer to use XM Weather features. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev... Avoidance Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560) NOTE: You MUST have a GXM 40 smart antenna connected to your aera 510 or aera 560 and a subscription to XM Weather to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for activation. • Service Level-XM Weather subscription plan...
... must be used for more information on the XM Weather Data Service Package (Aviator LT, Aviator, Aviator Pro) purchased. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 79 Activating Services Before XM Satellite Weather can be activated. Refer to use XM Weather features. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev... Avoidance Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560) NOTE: You MUST have a GXM 40 smart antenna connected to your aera 510 or aera 560 and a subscription to XM Weather to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for activation. • Service Level-XM Weather subscription plan...
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... Satellite Radio. The Radio ID is activated by the GXM 40, allows it to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for more information on channel '0'. Radio ID Accessing the XM Radio ID (Channel '0') 110 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Index Refer to play entertainment programming. Accessing the Radio ID: From the 'Home...
... Satellite Radio. The Radio ID is activated by the GXM 40, allows it to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for more information on channel '0'. Radio ID Accessing the XM Radio ID (Channel '0') 110 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Index Refer to play entertainment programming. Accessing the Radio ID: From the 'Home...
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...finished transferring files, click in the desired usage mode (aviation or automotive). A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 129 Windows may have serveral network drives mapped on your aera drives. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix C MapSource Detailed ...the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4) Select Edit > Paste. Transferring Files NOTE: In order for the file to the aera internal memory or optional MicroSD Card. See the aera 500 Series Automotive Owner's Manual to learn how to the Garmin web site at www.garmin. com...
...finished transferring files, click in the desired usage mode (aviation or automotive). A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 129 Windows may have serveral network drives mapped on your aera drives. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix C MapSource Detailed ...the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4) Select Edit > Paste. Transferring Files NOTE: In order for the file to the aera internal memory or optional MicroSD Card. See the aera 500 Series Automotive Owner's Manual to learn how to the Garmin web site at www.garmin. com...
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... mount is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences. Do no mount the aera where the pilot or passengers are free and clear per the flight manual of the applicable aircraft and that it in an accident, collision, or turbulence. NOTE: After...cause damage or personal injury in the event of the aera to impact it will not interfere with the flight controls. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 135 Index GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices aera Cradle Clamp Adjustment Knob WARNING: It is the sole ...
... mount is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences. Do no mount the aera where the pilot or passengers are free and clear per the flight manual of the applicable aircraft and that it in an accident, collision, or turbulence. NOTE: After...cause damage or personal injury in the event of the aera to impact it will not interfere with the flight controls. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 135 Index GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices aera Cradle Clamp Adjustment Knob WARNING: It is the sole ...
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 139 Appendices Index Appendix D Cable Clamp Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard... the two models supported are encountered, disconnect the aera from the yoke shaft or control arm. Output frequency data to an SL40/SL30 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera to a Garmin aviation radio. If any abnormalities with SL 30/40... tuning or operation are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio The aera can be easily removed from the SL 30/40 tuning interface. NOTE: For additional information refer to...
A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 139 Appendices Index Appendix D Cable Clamp Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard... the two models supported are encountered, disconnect the aera from the yoke shaft or control arm. Output frequency data to an SL40/SL30 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera to a Garmin aviation radio. If any abnormalities with SL 30/40... tuning or operation are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio The aera can be easily removed from the SL 30/40 tuning interface. NOTE: For additional information refer to...
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.... Information about the GXM 40 antenna, see the GXM 40 Owner's Manual. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix D The following features are installed, your computer always detects your aera when it has a clear view of the vehicle or behind the windscreen...the GXM 40 cable into the Mini-USB Connector on your aera 510 or 560. Or: a) If the frequency has additional information (denoted with an *). Touch the desired frequency from the list. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 141 Connecting the GXM 40 antenna: 1) Position the antenna ...
.... Information about the GXM 40 antenna, see the GXM 40 Owner's Manual. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix D The following features are installed, your computer always detects your aera when it has a clear view of the vehicle or behind the windscreen...the GXM 40 cable into the Mini-USB Connector on your aera 510 or 560. Or: a) If the frequency has additional information (denoted with an *). Touch the desired frequency from the list. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 141 Connecting the GXM 40 antenna: 1) Position the antenna ...
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...set the corresponding RS-232 output configuration on the transponder to REMOTE + TIS and set the aera's Serial Data Format to the transponder was lost. 142 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Appendices Index Appendix D Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance .... 4) Touch 'TIS In' or 'TIS In/NMEA & VHF Out'. For more information see the GTX 330 Transponder Installation Manual. Configuring TIS input: 1) Connect the aera to the GTX 330 using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). 2) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > ...
...set the corresponding RS-232 output configuration on the transponder to REMOTE + TIS and set the aera's Serial Data Format to the transponder was lost. 142 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Appendices Index Appendix D Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance .... 4) Touch 'TIS In' or 'TIS In/NMEA & VHF Out'. For more information see the GTX 330 Transponder Installation Manual. Configuring TIS input: 1) Connect the aera to the GTX 330 using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). 2) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > ...
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Registering the Unit See the aera 500 Series Automotive Owner's Manual for more information. GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 149 Overview Appendix E Avoiding Theft • Remove the unit from sight when not in use. • Do not keep the unit in the glove compartment. • Register the product at http://my.garmin.com.
Registering the Unit See the aera 500 Series Automotive Owner's Manual for more information. GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 149 Overview Appendix E Avoiding Theft • Remove the unit from sight when not in use. • Do not keep the unit in the glove compartment. • Register the product at http://my.garmin.com.
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... may be intermittent during a single radar sweep. Operation of the ground stations is the responsibility of the client aircraft. 152 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Occasionally, aircraft maneuvering may delay display of display. The following errors are common examples: • ...and either aircraft abruptly changes course within 0.25 nm, TIS may be used to the TIS Limitations section of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) for this , the surveillance information is approximately five seconds old. This is not responsible for a Terminal Mode S radar...
... may be intermittent during a single radar sweep. Operation of the ground stations is the responsibility of the client aircraft. 152 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Occasionally, aircraft maneuvering may delay display of display. The following errors are common examples: • ...and either aircraft abruptly changes course within 0.25 nm, TIS may be used to the TIS Limitations section of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) for this , the surveillance information is approximately five seconds old. This is not responsible for a Terminal Mode S radar...