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™ models: 795 and 796 Pilot's Guide
™ models: 795 and 796 Pilot's Guide
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... or interfere with operating controls. Weather information is obtained from the responsibility of being aware of the terrain data. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. WARNING: The altitude calculated by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is not able to current aeronautical charts for short-range weather avoidance. Databases used in applications requiring a certified...
... or interfere with operating controls. Weather information is obtained from the responsibility of being aware of the terrain data. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. WARNING: The altitude calculated by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is not able to current aeronautical charts for short-range weather avoidance. Databases used in applications requiring a certified...
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... a thunderstorm. Therefore, as with all GPS equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as severe or giving an intense radar echo." WARNING: The Garmin aera 795/796 has a very high degree of the data. 190-01194-00 Rev. Thoroughly practice basic operation ...prior to actual use the aera 795/796 to attempt to occur without a fault indication shown by the aera 795/796 can be misused or misinterpreted and, ...
... a thunderstorm. Therefore, as with all GPS equipment. WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as severe or giving an intense radar echo." WARNING: The Garmin aera 795/796 has a very high degree of the data. 190-01194-00 Rev. Thoroughly practice basic operation ...prior to actual use the aera 795/796 to attempt to occur without a fault indication shown by the aera 795/796 can be misused or misinterpreted and, ...
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...primary navigation. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Clean the touchscreen with the correct replacement ...Repairs should be considered as an aid to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for ...
...primary navigation. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Clean the touchscreen with the correct replacement ...Repairs should be considered as an aid to supplement other approved navigation data sources and should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: • Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for ...
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Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the actual equipment. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to appear dim or blank. Confirm data currency through alternate ... source of the interference should alleviate the condition. Warnings, Cautions & Notes NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the aera 795/796 panel and displays, are subject to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Depictions of equipment may not reflect the most current...
Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the actual equipment. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to appear dim or blank. Confirm data currency through alternate ... source of the interference should alleviate the condition. Warnings, Cautions & Notes NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the aera 795/796 panel and displays, are subject to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Depictions of equipment may not reflect the most current...
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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 795/796 in the Aircraft 4 Turning the Unit On/Off...5 GPS Receiver Status...6 Display Orientation...8 1.3 Operation...8 Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Dedicated Icons...10 Page Buttons (Optional)...10 Main ... 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Setting the Bug Indicator...38 Manually Setting a Course 38 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV 39 Using the VNAV Feature...40 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 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 795/796 in the Aircraft 4 Turning the Unit On/Off...5 GPS Receiver Status...6 Display Orientation...8 1.3 Operation...8 Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Dedicated Icons...10 Page Buttons (Optional)...10 Main ... 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Setting the Bug Indicator...38 Manually Setting a Course 38 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV 39 Using the VNAV Feature...40 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide i
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... Vectors-to-Final 77 Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 79 4.1 SiriusXM® Weather (aera 796 79 Activating Services...79 SiriusXM Satellite Weather Products 80 Using SiriusXM Satellite Weather Products 92 4.2 Terrain...95 Terrain Information...96 Obstacle Information...96 Terrain and Obstacle Color Code 97 Terrain Views...98 ii Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A
... Vectors-to-Final 77 Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 79 4.1 SiriusXM® Weather (aera 796 79 Activating Services...79 SiriusXM Satellite Weather Products 80 Using SiriusXM Satellite Weather Products 92 4.2 Terrain...95 Terrain Information...96 Obstacle Information...96 Terrain and Obstacle Color Code 97 Terrain Views...98 ii Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A
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...Cycle Number and Expiration Date 117 5.5 VFR/IFR Chart Viewing 117 5.6 SafeTaxi...118 SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision 119 5.7 SiriusXM® Radio (aera 796 119 Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services 120 Using SiriusXM Radio...121 5.8 Electronic Checklists 126 Section 6 Appendices 127 Appendix A: Messages, Alerts & Data ...Appendix C: SD Cards and Databases 134 SD Card Use...134 Databases...135 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 139 Mounting the aera 795/796 in the Aircraft 139 Connecting to a Computer 143 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide iii
...Cycle Number and Expiration Date 117 5.5 VFR/IFR Chart Viewing 117 5.6 SafeTaxi...118 SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision 119 5.7 SiriusXM® Radio (aera 796 119 Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services 120 Using SiriusXM Radio...121 5.8 Electronic Checklists 126 Section 6 Appendices 127 Appendix A: Messages, Alerts & Data ...Appendix C: SD Cards and Databases 134 SD Card Use...134 Databases...135 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 139 Mounting the aera 795/796 in the Aircraft 139 Connecting to a Computer 143 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide iii
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Table of Contents Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 144 Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (aera 796 146 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder 147 Interfacing...147 Using an external GPS Antenna (Optional 149 Appendix E: Battery ...Glossary...181 Appendix K: License Agreement and Warranty 187 Contact Garmin...187 Software License Agreement 187 Limited Warranty...187 AOPA Airport Directory Notice 188 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 188 Weather Data Warranty...189 FCC Compliance...190 Industry Canada Compliance 190 iv Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev.
Table of Contents Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 144 Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (aera 796 146 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder 147 Interfacing...147 Using an external GPS Antenna (Optional 149 Appendix E: Battery ...Glossary...181 Appendix K: License Agreement and Warranty 187 Contact Garmin...187 Software License Agreement 187 Limited Warranty...187 AOPA Airport Directory Notice 188 SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement 188 Weather Data Warranty...189 FCC Compliance...190 Industry Canada Compliance 190 iv Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev.
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Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Unit Overview (Left Side) Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 1 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Overview 1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW The aera 795/796 presents GPS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 7" WVGA high brightness display with capacitive Touch Screen.
Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Unit Overview (Left Side) Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 1 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features SECTION 1 OVERVIEW Overview 1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW The aera 795/796 presents GPS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 7" WVGA high brightness display with capacitive Touch Screen.
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... the battery installed when the unit is on the battery line-up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 4) Insert the battery into place. 2 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Locate the metal contacts on...
... the battery installed when the unit is on the battery line-up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 4) Insert the battery into place. 2 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Locate the metal contacts on...
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A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 3 Battery Out) CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: While in use for several days. 190-01194-00 Rev. To avoid discharging the aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in Charge Mode the unit draws a current from the aircraft. Overview GPS Navigation Power Button Overview SD Card Slot Battery Release: Push to remove the battery Battery Contacts Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Unit Overview (Back -
A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 3 Battery Out) CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: While in use for several days. 190-01194-00 Rev. To avoid discharging the aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in Charge Mode the unit draws a current from the aircraft. Overview GPS Navigation Power Button Overview SD Card Slot Battery Release: Push to remove the battery Battery Contacts Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Unit Overview (Back -
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... the power cable to charge the battery, you can be used while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to the aera 795/796 automatically turns on battery power. Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° ... battery while the unit is in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is present and needs to 40°C). Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes into a 12-Volt or 24-Volt connector to ...
... the power cable to charge the battery, you can be used while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to the aera 795/796 automatically turns on battery power. Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° ... battery while the unit is in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is present and needs to 40°C). Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes into a 12-Volt or 24-Volt connector to ...
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...During initialization, current database information is turned on or off. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index aera 795 Database Initialization aera 796 190-01194-00 Rev. Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. The first... proper initialization, the aera 795/796 is displayed. Overview GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5...
...During initialization, current database information is turned on or off. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index aera 795 Database Initialization aera 796 190-01194-00 Rev. Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. The first... proper initialization, the aera 795/796 is displayed. Overview GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5...
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... a 2D or 3D fix PRN Number Constellation Diagram 45° Above Horizon Horizon Signal Strength Bar PRN Number Location (Lat/Long) Appendices Index GPS Status 6 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A dimensional location fix has been calculated. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode •...
... a 2D or 3D fix PRN Number Constellation Diagram 45° Above Horizon Horizon Signal Strength Bar PRN Number Location (Lat/Long) Appendices Index GPS Status 6 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A dimensional location fix has been calculated. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode •...
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... 33-64 for WAAS) below each bar. Each satellite is in view are shown at the top of the screen indicate the GPS signal strength. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 When the receiver is represented by signal bar appearance: - SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellites currently in the process of acquiring enough satellite signals for computing...
... 33-64 for WAAS) below each bar. Each satellite is in view are shown at the top of the screen indicate the GPS signal strength. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 When the receiver is represented by signal bar appearance: - SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellites currently in the process of acquiring enough satellite signals for computing...
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Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Overview DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 795/796 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode. A The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. Changing the display ...
Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Overview DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 795/796 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode. A The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. Changing the display ...
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A Zoom Out Zoom In Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 9 Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. Or: Drag in ). Overview Scrolling Panning ZOOMING Zooming in and out on the touchscreen: Drag up or down to pan maps or charts. Overview GPS Navigation SCROLLING AND PANNING Scrolling and panning on the touchscreen map displays: Pinch fingers together (zoom out), or pull fingers apart (zoom in any direction to scroll menus, documents, etc.
A Zoom Out Zoom In Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 9 Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. Or: Drag in ). Overview Scrolling Panning ZOOMING Zooming in and out on the touchscreen: Drag up or down to pan maps or charts. Overview GPS Navigation SCROLLING AND PANNING Scrolling and panning on the touchscreen map displays: Pinch fingers together (zoom out), or pull fingers apart (zoom in any direction to scroll menus, documents, etc.
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...Charts). The Page Buttons default to quickly access the nearest airports. NRST Displays the Nearest Icons. PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are located above the Dedicated Icons. Direct-to Displays the Direct-to display the Main Menu. Page Buttons Configuring ...replace one of the current Page Buttons. 3) From the current Page Buttons along the bottom of the screen, touch the 10 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Menu Displays the context sensitive option menu. Main Menu (Shortcut) Touch and hold the ...
...Charts). The Page Buttons default to quickly access the nearest airports. NRST Displays the Nearest Icons. PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are located above the Dedicated Icons. Direct-to Displays the Direct-to display the Main Menu. Page Buttons Configuring ...replace one of the current Page Buttons. 3) From the current Page Buttons along the bottom of the screen, touch the 10 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Menu Displays the context sensitive option menu. Main Menu (Shortcut) Touch and hold the ...
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... Menu. MAIN MENU Touch and hold the icon at any time to access the second-level Nearest icons. FPL List Displays the Flight Plan List. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 11 The current Page Button is now replaced by the new page button. Charts Displays the VFR or IFR charts. Numbers Displays flight...
... Menu. MAIN MENU Touch and hold the icon at any time to access the second-level Nearest icons. FPL List Displays the Flight Plan List. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 11 The current Page Button is now replaced by the new page button. Charts Displays the VFR or IFR charts. Numbers Displays flight...
