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...WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must be updated regularly in the aera system must NOT be used in order to be predicated upon as a primary reference for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Garmin is only to ensure that the information remains current. WARNING: The...in the aircraft. WARNING: Do not use of surroundings during flight. The aera Terrain Proximity feature is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from third party sources. Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. WARNING: The indicators represented on GPS...
...WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must be updated regularly in the aera system must NOT be used in order to be predicated upon as a primary reference for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Garmin is only to ensure that the information remains current. WARNING: The...in the aircraft. WARNING: Do not use of surroundings during flight. The aera Terrain Proximity feature is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from third party sources. Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. WARNING: The indicators represented on GPS...
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For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. WARNING: The Garmin aera has a very high degree of the weather information shown by the aera. WARNING: The government entities operating the satellite-based navigation systems (GPS/GLONASS) are subject...of the system utilize GPS/GLONASS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide Due to time delays inherent in the cockpit. WARNING: For safety reasons, aera operational procedures must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for their ...
For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. WARNING: The Garmin aera has a very high degree of the weather information shown by the aera. WARNING: The government entities operating the satellite-based navigation systems (GPS/GLONASS) are subject...of the system utilize GPS/GLONASS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide Due to time delays inherent in the cockpit. WARNING: For safety reasons, aera operational procedures must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for their ...
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... other approved navigation data sources and should only be considered as an aid to abrasive cleaners. Depictions of the aircraft. Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. The traffic display does not provide collision avoidance resolution advisories and does not, under... FAA/FCC regulations. CAUTION: The Garmin aera does not contain any circumstances or conditions, relieve the pilot's responsibility to use basemap (land and water data) information for collision avoidance maneuvering. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but ...
... other approved navigation data sources and should only be considered as an aid to abrasive cleaners. Depictions of the aircraft. Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. The traffic display does not provide collision avoidance resolution advisories and does not, under... FAA/FCC regulations. CAUTION: The Garmin aera does not contain any circumstances or conditions, relieve the pilot's responsibility to use basemap (land and water data) information for collision avoidance maneuvering. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but ...
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... cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is provided by the FAA and may cause the display to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
... cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This notice is provided by the FAA and may cause the display to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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A Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev.
A Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev.
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A Garmin aera 660 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 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 ...
A Garmin aera 660 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 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 ...
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......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 190-02017-20 Rev. A
......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 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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... 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... 148 Protecting the Unit...148 Avoiding Theft...149 Appendix F: General TIS-A Information 151 TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS...151 TIS-A Limitations...152 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide iii
... 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... 148 Protecting the Unit...148 Avoiding Theft...149 Appendix F: General TIS-A Information 151 TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS...151 TIS-A Limitations...152 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide iii
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... Formats...171 Appendix J: Glossary...173 Appendix K: License Agreement and Warranty 179 Contact Garmin...179 Software License Agreement 179 Limited Warranty...179 AOPA Airport Directory Notice 180 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT 181 FCC Compliance...181 Industry Canada Compliance 181 Radiation Exposure Statement 182 Index...Index-1 iv Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev.
... Formats...171 Appendix J: Glossary...173 Appendix K: License Agreement and Warranty 179 Contact Garmin...179 Software License Agreement 179 Limited Warranty...179 AOPA Airport Directory Notice 180 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT 181 FCC Compliance...181 Industry Canada Compliance 181 Radiation Exposure Statement 182 Index...Index-1 iv Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev.
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Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Micro SD Card Slot Power Button Battery Latch Unit Overview Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 1 Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Overview 1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW The aera 660 presents GNSS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 5"display with a capacitive touch screen.
Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Micro SD Card Slot Power Button Battery Latch Unit Overview Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 1 Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Overview 1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW The aera 660 presents GNSS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 5"display with a capacitive touch screen.
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... exiting or store it clicks into place. WARNING: The product contains a lithium-ion battery. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Unit Overview - Battery 2 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Overview Navigation Overview 1.2 GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: Refer to Appendix E for additional battery information.
... exiting or store it clicks into place. WARNING: The product contains a lithium-ion battery. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Unit Overview - Battery 2 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Overview Navigation Overview 1.2 GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: Refer to Appendix E for additional battery information.
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...optional accessory). Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C). 1) Mount the aera 660 in the aircraft and connect the power cable to be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is in use....to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for charging the battery while in Charge Mode. MOUNTING THE aera IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to be used while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 3 USING CHARGE MODE Applying external power to an external power supply. Instead of...
...optional accessory). Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C). 1) Mount the aera 660 in the aircraft and connect the power cable to be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is in use....to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for charging the battery while in Charge Mode. MOUNTING THE aera IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to be used while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 3 USING CHARGE MODE Applying external power to an external power supply. Instead of...
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... the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix 4 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. The first time the unit is displayed. When this information, and the Main Menu is looking for and...5 minutes • Searching the Sky-Receiver is looking for satellites • Acquiring Satellites-Receiver is displayed. To ensure proper initialization, the aera is prompted to continue. Overview Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press the POWER Button to turn the unit off. A Index
... the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix 4 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. The first time the unit is displayed. When this information, and the Main Menu is looking for and...5 minutes • Searching the Sky-Receiver is looking for satellites • Acquiring Satellites-Receiver is displayed. To ensure proper initialization, the aera is prompted to continue. Overview Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press the POWER Button to turn the unit off. A Index
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... until a sufficient number of acquiring a 3D differential GNSS solution, '3D GNSS Location' is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 5 "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite Reception-the receiver is in 2D mode •...
... until a sufficient number of acquiring a 3D differential GNSS solution, '3D GNSS Location' is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 5 "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite Reception-the receiver is in 2D mode •...
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... - Gray bar-Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can be used for the GNSS solution DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 660 can be viewed in view, with the appropriate satellite PRN number (01-32 or 33-64 for WAAS) (65-99 for GLONASS... From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Or: Press the Power Button once quickly. 2) Touch Landscape or Portrait. Appendices Index 6 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. GPS Info can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation...
... - Gray bar-Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can be used for the GNSS solution DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 660 can be viewed in view, with the appropriate satellite PRN number (01-32 or 33-64 for WAAS) (65-99 for GLONASS... From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Or: Press the Power Button once quickly. 2) Touch Landscape or Portrait. Appendices Index 6 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. GPS Info can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to poor satellite coverage or installation...
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Or: Drag in any direction to scroll menus, documents, etc. A Pan Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 7 Overview 1.3 OPERATION Overview BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION Touch the desired selection. Appendices Scroll Index 190-02017-20 Rev. The icon, menu option, etc., will momentarily turn blue when selected. Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Basic Touchscreen Operation SCROLLING AND PANNING Scrolling and panning on the touchscreen: Drag up or down to pan maps or charts.
Or: Drag in any direction to scroll menus, documents, etc. A Pan Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 7 Overview 1.3 OPERATION Overview BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION Touch the desired selection. Appendices Scroll Index 190-02017-20 Rev. The icon, menu option, etc., will momentarily turn blue when selected. Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Basic Touchscreen Operation SCROLLING AND PANNING Scrolling and panning on the touchscreen: Drag up or down to pan maps or charts.
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A Overview Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview ZOOMING Zooming in and out on the right side of the screen in landscape mode or horizontally along the bottom of the screen in ). Appendices Index 8 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Zoom Out Zoom In DEDICATED PAGE ICONS Dedicated Page Icons are located vertically on the touchscreen map displays: Pinch fingers together (zoom out), or pull fingers apart (zoom in portrait mode.
A Overview Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview ZOOMING Zooming in and out on the right side of the screen in landscape mode or horizontally along the bottom of the screen in ). Appendices Index 8 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Zoom Out Zoom In DEDICATED PAGE ICONS Dedicated Page Icons are located vertically on the touchscreen map displays: Pinch fingers together (zoom out), or pull fingers apart (zoom in portrait mode.
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A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 9 Appendices Index Overview Dedicated Page Icons Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Scroll up Nearest Airports Page OR Touch to zoom out Scroll down OR Nearest Group Icons (Nearest Page Only) OR Touch to zoom in Weather Group Icons (Weather Page Only) OR Direct-to function Page menu • Previous Screen • Main Menu (Touch OR and Hold) Cancel map pointer 190-02017-20 Rev.
A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 9 Appendices Index Overview Dedicated Page Icons Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Scroll up Nearest Airports Page OR Touch to zoom out Scroll down OR Nearest Group Icons (Nearest Page Only) OR Touch to zoom in Weather Group Icons (Weather Page Only) OR Direct-to function Page menu • Previous Screen • Main Menu (Touch OR and Hold) Cancel map pointer 190-02017-20 Rev.
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... Nearest Displays the Nearest Page Waypoint Displays the Waypoint Information. Active Flight Plan Displays the Active Flight Plan. Tools Displays second-level Tools Icons. 10 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Flight Plan List Displays the Flight Plan List. Traffic Displays the dedicated Traffic Page.
... Nearest Displays the Nearest Page Waypoint Displays the Waypoint Information. Active Flight Plan Displays the Active Flight Plan. Tools Displays second-level Tools Icons. 10 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. Flight Plan List Displays the Flight Plan List. Traffic Displays the dedicated Traffic Page.
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... Overview NEAREST ICONS From the Main Menu, touch the icon to access the Weather Page. VRP Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP). METAR Displays METARs. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 11 City Displays nearest cities. ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs (Air Route Traffic Control Centers). Touch the following Weather Group Icons to display the...
... Overview NEAREST ICONS From the Main Menu, touch the icon to access the Weather Page. VRP Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP). METAR Displays METARs. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 11 City Displays nearest cities. ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs (Air Route Traffic Control Centers). Touch the following Weather Group Icons to display the...
