Automotive Owner's Manual
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iv aera 500 Series Owner's Manual aera 500 Series Models aera 500 Series Models Features XM® Compatible Lane Assist Speed Limits On FM TMC Traffic map Page Compatible 500 510 ✓ 550 ✓ ✓ ✓ 560 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NOTE: Go to www.garmin.com or see the packaging contents on your product box for more information.
iv aera 500 Series Owner's Manual aera 500 Series Models aera 500 Series Models Features XM® Compatible Lane Assist Speed Limits On FM TMC Traffic map Page Compatible 500 510 ✓ 550 ✓ ✓ ✓ 560 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ NOTE: Go to www.garmin.com or see the packaging contents on your product box for more information.
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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... XM Radio with a GXM 40 antenna, you to www.garmin.com/xm. NOTE: XM is only available in the automotive cradle or the aviation mount. ➐ Touch to the Menu page. 1. As you travel on XM subscriptions, go to your aera came with a coded ID (Radio ID). Some features, ...Place your GXM 40 antenna. Refer to view the Where Am I? Following Your Route Your route is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the aera 510 and 560 models. A subscription to XM services is required to view the Trip Computer page. The Radio ID can receive XM satellite signals. For more information...
... XM Radio with a GXM 40 antenna, you to www.garmin.com/xm. NOTE: XM is only available in the automotive cradle or the aviation mount. ➐ Touch to the Menu page. 1. As you travel on XM subscriptions, go to your aera came with a coded ID (Radio ID). Some features, ...Place your GXM 40 antenna. Refer to view the Where Am I? Following Your Route Your route is marked with voice prompts, arrows on the aera 510 and 560 models. A subscription to XM services is required to view the Trip Computer page. The Radio ID can receive XM satellite signals. For more information...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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Table of Contents Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 27 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 27 4.2 Terrain...27 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 28 Section 5 Utilities 29 5.1 Flight Log...29 5.2 Track Log...29 5.3 E6B Calculator...30 5.4 Aircraft Profile...31 5.5 Weight & Balance...32 Section 6 Appendix 33 Miscellaneous Message Advisories 33 Airspace Messages...34 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 35 Aural Alerts...37 Loss of GPS Position...37 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 37 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A
Table of Contents Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 27 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 27 4.2 Terrain...27 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 28 Section 5 Utilities 29 5.1 Flight Log...29 5.2 Track Log...29 5.3 E6B Calculator...30 5.4 Aircraft Profile...31 5.5 Weight & Balance...32 Section 6 Appendix 33 Miscellaneous Message Advisories 33 Airspace Messages...34 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 35 Aural Alerts...37 Loss of GPS Position...37 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 37 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... Tools Displays the Navigation Map. NDB Displays nearest NDBs. 190-01117-03 Rev. Displays flight data. Displays XM Radio (aera 510 & 560). Utilities Appendix Nearest Icons From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Nearest Icon to perform the associated function: Airport Displays nearest...level Tools Icons. Airport WX Displays nearest airport weather. VOR Displays nearest VORs. Displays the second-level Nearest Icons. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 5 Index Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview 'Home' Screen Touch the icon at ...
... Tools Displays the Navigation Map. NDB Displays nearest NDBs. 190-01117-03 Rev. Displays flight data. Displays XM Radio (aera 510 & 560). Utilities Appendix Nearest Icons From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Nearest Icon to perform the associated function: Airport Displays nearest...level Tools Icons. Airport WX Displays nearest airport weather. VOR Displays nearest VORs. Displays the second-level Nearest Icons. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 5 Index Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview 'Home' Screen Touch the icon at ...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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...Restrictions). PIREP Displays PIREPs. Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Intersection Displays nearest intersections. Airspace Displays nearest airspace. Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Weather Icon to display the weather product on the Weather Map: NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-... Displays nearest ARTCCs. FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). Winds Displays Winds Aloft. Utilities Appendix Index 6 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. City Displays nearest cities.
...Restrictions). PIREP Displays PIREPs. Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Intersection Displays nearest intersections. Airspace Displays nearest airspace. Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Weather Icon to display the weather product on the Weather Map: NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-... Displays nearest ARTCCs. FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). Winds Displays Winds Aloft. Utilities Appendix Index 6 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. City Displays nearest cities.
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... Button. 190-01117-03 Rev. Or: a) Touch the 'Set Up Map' menu option. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 27 Utilities Appendix Index Hazard Avoidance Section 4 Hazard Avoidance Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560) Viewing XM Weather products on /off. a) Touch the 'Show/Hide...' b) Touch the buttons...
... Button. 190-01117-03 Rev. Or: a) Touch the 'Set Up Map' menu option. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 27 Utilities Appendix Index Hazard Avoidance Section 4 Hazard Avoidance Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560) Viewing XM Weather products on /off. a) Touch the 'Show/Hide...' b) Touch the buttons...
Pilot's Guide
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... Plans...73 Inverting a Flight Plan...74 3.5 Approaches...75 Selecting an Approach...76 Activating Vectors-to-Final 78 Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 79 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 79 Activating Services...79 XM Satellite Weather Products 80 Using XM Satellite Weather Products 91 4.2 Terrain...94 Terrain Information...95 Obstacle Information...95 Terrain and... Terrain Alerts & Setup...98 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 101 TIS Symbology...101 TIS Alerts...102 Traffic Ground Track ...103 Displaying Traffic Data...103 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev.
... Plans...73 Inverting a Flight Plan...74 3.5 Approaches...75 Selecting an Approach...76 Activating Vectors-to-Final 78 Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 79 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 79 Activating Services...79 XM Satellite Weather Products 80 Using XM Satellite Weather Products 91 4.2 Terrain...94 Terrain Information...95 Obstacle Information...95 Terrain and... Terrain Alerts & Setup...98 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 101 TIS Symbology...101 TIS Alerts...102 Traffic Ground Track ...103 Displaying Traffic Data...103 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev.
Pilot's Guide
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... MicroSD™ Card Use (Optional 130 Databases...131 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 135 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 135 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 139 Information about USB Drivers 141 Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (aera 510 & 560 141 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder 142 Interfacing...143 Using an external GPS Antenna...
... MicroSD™ Card Use (Optional 130 Databases...131 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 135 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 135 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 139 Information about USB Drivers 141 Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (aera 510 & 560 141 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder 142 Interfacing...143 Using an external GPS Antenna...
Pilot's Guide
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...Tools Icons. 8 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Nearest Displays the second-level Nearest Icons. WPT Info Displays the Waypoint Information. HSI/Panel Displays the Panel Mode. Weather Displays second-level Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560). Direct To Displays... the 'Direct To' function. XM Radio Displays XM Radio (aera 510 & 560). Overview Overview 'Home' Screen Touch the icon at any time to access the...
...Tools Icons. 8 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Nearest Displays the second-level Nearest Icons. WPT Info Displays the Waypoint Information. HSI/Panel Displays the Panel Mode. Weather Displays second-level Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560). Direct To Displays... the 'Direct To' function. XM Radio Displays XM Radio (aera 510 & 560). Overview Overview 'Home' Screen Touch the icon at any time to access the...
Pilot's Guide
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METAR Displays METARs. 10 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Touch the following second-level Weather ...Displays Echo Tops. Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells. A Index Satellite Displays Satellite Mosaic cloud cover. Winds Displays Winds Aloft. Lightning Displays Lightning. Overview Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Weather Icon to display the weather product on the Weather Map: NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar).
METAR Displays METARs. 10 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Touch the following second-level Weather ...Displays Echo Tops. Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells. A Index Satellite Displays Satellite Mosaic cloud cover. Winds Displays Winds Aloft. Lightning Displays Lightning. Overview Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Weather Icon to display the weather product on the Weather Map: NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar).
Pilot's Guide
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... the GPS Navigation section for more information on Map Display Setup. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 17 Index Overview GPS Navigation Overview Waypoint Information Tabs Waypoint information is broken down into 5 tabs (Info, Freq, Runway, WX (aera 510 & 560 only), and AOPA (aera 550 & 560 Americas only)). Waypoint Information Tabs: ➊ From the 'Home' Screen, ...) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data 190-01117-02 Rev. Map displays are used extensively in the aera to provide situational awareness in flight.
... the GPS Navigation section for more information on Map Display Setup. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 17 Index Overview GPS Navigation Overview Waypoint Information Tabs Waypoint information is broken down into 5 tabs (Info, Freq, Runway, WX (aera 510 & 560 only), and AOPA (aera 550 & 560 Americas only)). Waypoint Information Tabs: ➊ From the 'Home' Screen, ...) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data 190-01117-02 Rev. Map displays are used extensively in the aera to provide situational awareness in flight.
Pilot's Guide
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..., VOR, NDB, intersection, user waypoint, city, ARTCC, FSS, and airspace information. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 49 If there are none available, "None Within 200 NM" is displayed. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning...the longest runway, and common traffic advisory (CTAF) or tower frequency. • Airport WX (Airport Weather)-identifier, bearing, distance, METAR text (aera 510 & 560 only), and ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS frequency. • VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacon)-identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and ...
..., VOR, NDB, intersection, user waypoint, city, ARTCC, FSS, and airspace information. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 49 If there are none available, "None Within 200 NM" is displayed. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning...the longest runway, and common traffic advisory (CTAF) or tower frequency. • Airport WX (Airport Weather)-identifier, bearing, distance, METAR text (aera 510 & 560 only), and ATIS, AWOS, or ASOS frequency. • VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacon)-identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and ...
Pilot's Guide
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... Pro) purchased. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 79 Accessing the Radio ID: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Weather > Menu > Information. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard 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...
... Pro) purchased. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 79 Accessing the Radio ID: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Weather > Menu > Information. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard 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...
Pilot's Guide
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... the map reveals taxiways with many intersecting taxiways and runways, and/or complex ramp areas. Additional Features aera 500 510 550 560 GPS Navigation Americas Atlantic Pacific Americas Americas Atlantic Pacific Americas Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features AOPA Airport Directory...numbers, runway incursion "Hot Spot", and airport landmarks including ramps, buildings, control towers, and other prominent features. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 105 Airport Hot Spots are recognized at ranges close range. Designated Hot Spots are outlined to ...
... the map reveals taxiways with many intersecting taxiways and runways, and/or complex ramp areas. Additional Features aera 500 510 550 560 GPS Navigation Americas Atlantic Pacific Americas Americas Atlantic Pacific Americas Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features AOPA Airport Directory...numbers, runway incursion "Hot Spot", and airport landmarks including ramps, buildings, control towers, and other prominent features. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 105 Airport Hot Spots are recognized at ranges close range. Designated Hot Spots are outlined to ...
Pilot's Guide
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...Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If duplicate entries exist for instructions on updating the SafeTaxi database. 5.2 AOPA Data (aera 500 & 560 Americas) The AOPA Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise abatement information, FBO phone numbers, hours of the ... From any map highlight an airport using the keypad. b) Enter the desired waypoint. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 Refer to cycle through the waypoint categories ('Flight Plan Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints...
...Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If duplicate entries exist for instructions on updating the SafeTaxi database. 5.2 AOPA Data (aera 500 & 560 Americas) The AOPA Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise abatement information, FBO phone numbers, hours of the ... From any map highlight an airport using the keypad. b) Enter the desired waypoint. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 Refer to cycle through the waypoint categories ('Flight Plan Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints...
Pilot's Guide
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... Icon Accessing XM Radio Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 109 NOTE: Audio interference can eliminate this interference. Accessing XM Radio: From the 'Home' Screen, touch the XM Radio Icon. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features 5.3 XM® Radio (aera 510 & 560) NOTE: XM Satellite Radio is only available with the aera 510 and 560. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance...
... Icon Accessing XM Radio Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 109 NOTE: Audio interference can eliminate this interference. Accessing XM Radio: From the 'Home' Screen, touch the XM Radio Icon. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features 5.3 XM® Radio (aera 510 & 560) NOTE: XM Satellite Radio is only available with the aera 510 and 560. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance...
Pilot's Guide
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... files + GPX route files + GPI custom POI files from the POI Loader Application + Maps, routes, trip logs, and waypoints from MapSource® + + aera 500/510/550/560 File Types 128 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Appendices Index Appendix C Usage Mode Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Mass...
... files + GPX route files + GPI custom POI files from the POI Loader Application + Maps, routes, trip logs, and waypoints from MapSource® + + aera 500/510/550/560 File Types 128 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Appendices Index Appendix C Usage Mode Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Mass...
Pilot's Guide
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...included with the aera depending on AOPA Airport Directory, and SafeTaxi®. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 131 The card should eject for easy removal. 3) With the card ejected, pull the card out of the slot. Feature/Database aera 500 510 550 560 Americas Atlantic ... Sport Sites + Jeppesen® Aviation Database SafeTaxi® + + Obstacle ++ +++ + Terrain (arc-second) 30 30 30 30 9 9 9 9 XM® + + aera 500/510/550/560 Features & Databases Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your...
...included with the aera depending on AOPA Airport Directory, and SafeTaxi®. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 131 The card should eject for easy removal. 3) With the card ejected, pull the card out of the slot. Feature/Database aera 500 510 550 560 Americas Atlantic ... Sport Sites + Jeppesen® Aviation Database SafeTaxi® + + Obstacle ++ +++ + Terrain (arc-second) 30 30 30 30 9 9 9 9 XM® + + aera 500/510/550/560 Features & Databases Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your...
Pilot's Guide
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... Connecting the cables: Make all applicable cable connections. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 137 Cradle Appendix D 3.5mm Headphone/Audio Jack Power Plug (3A Fuse) Mini-USB Connector to the XM Receiver (aera 510 & 560 only) Reconfiguring the yoke mount for center column yokes: 1) Loosen and remove the Cradle...
... Connecting the cables: Make all applicable cable connections. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 137 Cradle Appendix D 3.5mm Headphone/Audio Jack Power Plug (3A Fuse) Mini-USB Connector to the XM Receiver (aera 510 & 560 only) Reconfiguring the yoke mount for center column yokes: 1) Loosen and remove the Cradle...