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.... WARNING: The altitude calculated by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is not certified for short-range weather avoidance. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it does not obstruct the field of the terrain data. Always use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Due to be updated regularly in the aircraft. WARNING: SiriusXM Weather should not be used as a primary reference for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190...
.... WARNING: The altitude calculated by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is not certified for short-range weather avoidance. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it does not obstruct the field of the terrain data. Always use pressure altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Due to be updated regularly in the aircraft. WARNING: SiriusXM Weather should not be used as a primary reference for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190...
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...-test capability for its accuracy and maintenance. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by means of the aircraft. Portions of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all GPS equipment. WARNING: The data contained in this guide are only examples. WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is not practical. Both...
...-test capability for its accuracy and maintenance. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide WARNING: To reduce the risk of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by means of the aircraft. Portions of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all GPS equipment. WARNING: The data contained in this guide are only examples. WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning System and is not practical. Both...
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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 Menu...11 1.4 Menus and Data Entry 15 Option Menus...15 Data Entry...15 1.5 Using Map Displays 18 Map Range...18 Map Panning...20 Map Overlays...22 Map Symbols...22 1.6 System Settings...23 Display...
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 Menu...11 1.4 Menus and Data Entry 15 Option Menus...15 Data Entry...15 1.5 Using Map Displays 18 Map Range...18 Map Panning...20 Map Overlays...22 Map Symbols...22 1.6 System Settings...23 Display...
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... Flight Plan Editing...71 Editing Speed and Fuel Flow 71 Copying Flight Plans...72 Deleting Flight Plans...72 Inverting a Flight Plan...73 Importing/Exporting Flight Plans 74 3.6 Approaches...74 Selecting an Approach...75 Activating 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...
... Flight Plan Editing...71 Editing Speed and Fuel Flow 71 Copying Flight Plans...72 Deleting Flight Plans...72 Inverting a Flight Plan...73 Importing/Exporting Flight Plans 74 3.6 Approaches...74 Selecting an Approach...75 Activating 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...
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...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 Field Options 127 Miscellaneous Message Advisories 127 Airspace Messages...129 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 129 Aural Alerts...131 Appendix B: Abnormal Operation 133 Loss of GPS Position...133 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 133 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...
...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 Field Options 127 Miscellaneous Message Advisories 127 Airspace Messages...129 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 129 Aural Alerts...131 Appendix B: Abnormal Operation 133 Loss of GPS Position...133 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 133 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...
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... hold the POWER Button. Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° to an external power supply. MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to the aera 795/796 automatically turns on the unit for information on battery power. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Charging the unit's battery using on mounting the aera 795/796 in the aircraft. If the battery is present and needs to charge. Plug the unit into Charge Mode. Connect...
... hold the POWER Button. Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° to an external power supply. MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to the aera 795/796 automatically turns on the unit for information on battery power. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Charging the unit's battery using on mounting the aera 795/796 in the aircraft. If the battery is present and needs to charge. Plug the unit into Charge Mode. Connect...
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Changing the display orientation: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Or: Press the Power Button once quickly. 2) Touch the 'Display Orientation' datafield to select Portrait or Landscape. 1.3 OPERATION BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION Touch the desired selection. The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. A 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...
Changing the display orientation: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Or: Press the Power Button once quickly. 2) Touch the 'Display Orientation' datafield to select Portrait or Landscape. 1.3 OPERATION BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION Touch the desired selection. The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. A 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...
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..., airspaces, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.) with names • Map Pointer information (distance and bearing to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data MAP RANGE There are used extensively in the aera 795/796 to the GPS Navigation section for more information on Map Display Setup. The...
..., airspaces, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.) with names • Map Pointer information (distance and bearing to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data MAP RANGE There are used extensively in the aera 795/796 to the GPS Navigation section for more information on Map Display Setup. The...
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... desired menu option ('User Selected', 'Bearing', 'Course to select the 'General' Category (if necessary). 3) Touch the On/Off Button in the 'Compass Arc' datafield. A Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS Navigation COMPASS ARC A compass arc appears by default on the HSI) can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to Steer', a specific heading reference ('User Selected'), or 'Off'. The route line...
... desired menu option ('User Selected', 'Bearing', 'Course to select the 'General' Category (if necessary). 3) Touch the On/Off Button in the 'Compass Arc' datafield. A Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS Navigation COMPASS ARC A compass arc appears by default on the HSI) can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to Steer', a specific heading reference ('User Selected'), or 'Off'. The route line...
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... can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to steer in mind the differences between the GPS-derived panel and mechanical instruments, as mechanical panel instruments use sensors that derived using GPS. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 37 The rotating compass indicates your current ground track. Course to Steer is the compass direction from that provide information different from the present position to a destination waypoint. The graphic...
... can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to steer in mind the differences between the GPS-derived panel and mechanical instruments, as mechanical panel instruments use sensors that derived using GPS. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 37 The rotating compass indicates your current ground track. Course to Steer is the compass direction from that provide information different from the present position to a destination waypoint. The graphic...
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A Index Overview Additional Features Airport Identifier Field Service Icon GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Airport Directory Data Icon Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car Airport Directory Service Icons 110 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev.
A Index Overview Additional Features Airport Identifier Field Service Icon GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Airport Directory Data Icon Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car Airport Directory Service Icons 110 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev.
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... XXX Battery Low Can't Unlock Databases Can't Unlock Maps Check XM Antenna Database Error Fuel Tank GPS antenna shorted to receive satellite signals. The aircraft is within one or more databases was found . The GPS antenna connection detects the GPS antenna RF connector is unable to ground Lost Satellite Reception Memory Full Near Proximity Point Comments Within 200 feet of each trip. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 127 Appendices Index The battery needs to have reached the distance set for switching fuel...
... XXX Battery Low Can't Unlock Databases Can't Unlock Maps Check XM Antenna Database Error Fuel Tank GPS antenna shorted to receive satellite signals. The aircraft is within one or more databases was found . The GPS antenna connection detects the GPS antenna RF connector is unable to ground Lost Satellite Reception Memory Full Near Proximity Point Comments Within 200 feet of each trip. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 127 Appendices Index The battery needs to have reached the distance set for switching fuel...
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... unit has stored the maximum number of two proximity waypoints overlap. A Route Truncated Uploaded route from another device has more track data can be stored. VNAV Cancelled VNAV function has been cancelled due to a change in memory. Appendices Index 128 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Route Waypoint Memory Full No additional route waypoints can be saved. Track Already Exists A saved track with the same name already exists. Steep Turn Ahead Approaching a turn...
... unit has stored the maximum number of two proximity waypoints overlap. A Route Truncated Uploaded route from another device has more track data can be stored. VNAV Cancelled VNAV function has been cancelled due to a change in memory. Appendices Index 128 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Route Waypoint Memory Full No additional route waypoints can be saved. Track Already Exists A saved track with the same name already exists. Steep Turn Ahead Approaching a turn...
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Garmin Aviation Database Updates The Garmin aviation database updates can be downloaded directly to the Jeppesen database are initialized and displayed on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires the included USB cable to connect your aera 795/796 to the PC's USB port. OTHER DATABASE INFORMATION Jeppesen Navigation Database The aera 795/796 includes an internal Jeppesen® database that the appropriate databases are available every 28 days online (www.fly.garmin.com). A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 137 Appendices Index...
Garmin Aviation Database Updates The Garmin aviation database updates can be downloaded directly to the Jeppesen database are initialized and displayed on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires the included USB cable to connect your aera 795/796 to the PC's USB port. OTHER DATABASE INFORMATION Jeppesen Navigation Database The aera 795/796 includes an internal Jeppesen® database that the appropriate databases are available every 28 days online (www.fly.garmin.com). A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 137 Appendices Index...
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... frequency has additional information (denoted with an *). Touch the desired frequency from the list. Appendix D Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Connection Power Power Ground/Data Ground TX1 (Data Out) RX1 (Data In) TX2 (Data Out) RX2 (Data In) Audio Right Audio Common Audio Left Wire Color Red Black Blue Yellow Orange Purple White Green Brown aera 795/796 Aviation Bare Wire Connections 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the 'Serial Data Format' datafield button...
... frequency has additional information (denoted with an *). Touch the desired frequency from the list. Appendix D Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Connection Power Power Ground/Data Ground TX1 (Data Out) RX1 (Data In) TX2 (Data Out) RX2 (Data In) Audio Right Audio Common Audio Left Wire Color Red Black Blue Yellow Orange Purple White Green Brown aera 795/796 Aviation Bare Wire Connections 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the 'Serial Data Format' datafield button...
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Configuring TIS input: 1) Connect the aera 795/796 to the transponder was lost. INTERFACING The following formats are supported for connection of the following messages: • Waiting For Data-searching for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, and PGRMH. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 147 Appendices Index For more information, see the GTX 330 Transponder Installation Manual. The following are the Approved Sentences for TIS data, and to a Garmin aviation NAV/COM radio. The TIS Status field indicates one of external devices: NMEA 0180...
Configuring TIS input: 1) Connect the aera 795/796 to the transponder was lost. INTERFACING The following formats are supported for connection of the following messages: • Waiting For Data-searching for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, and PGRMH. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 147 Appendices Index For more information, see the GTX 330 Transponder Installation Manual. The following are the Approved Sentences for TIS data, and to a Garmin aviation NAV/COM radio. The TIS Status field indicates one of external devices: NMEA 0180...
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...-time activation fee may vary depending on the outside the United States. All programming fees and weather data subject to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. 188 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. SiriusXM WX weather data displays and individual product availability vary by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Available only in the United...
...-time activation fee may vary depending on the outside the United States. All programming fees and weather data subject to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. 188 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. SiriusXM WX weather data displays and individual product availability vary by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Available only in the United...
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... Aircraft Profile 166 AIRMETs 87 Airspace 60 Alert Messages 61 Smart 62 Airspace Messages 129 Airways 44 Alerts 127 Terrain 99 AOPA Data 106, 109, 117 Approach Selecting 75 ARTCC 59 Aural Alerts 100, 131 Autolocate 6 Autozoom 19 B Backlight 25, 26 Baro Pressure 165 Battery Charging 3 Information 151 Installation 2 Life 151 Replacement 151 BKSP 15 Bug Indicator 36, 38 C cards, data 134 Category 121 Index Channel List 122 Charge Mode 4 Charging, the battery 3 Chart...
... Aircraft Profile 166 AIRMETs 87 Airspace 60 Alert Messages 61 Smart 62 Airspace Messages 129 Airways 44 Alerts 127 Terrain 99 AOPA Data 106, 109, 117 Approach Selecting 75 ARTCC 59 Aural Alerts 100, 131 Autolocate 6 Autozoom 19 B Backlight 25, 26 Baro Pressure 165 Battery Charging 3 Information 151 Installation 2 Life 151 Replacement 151 BKSP 15 Bug Indicator 36, 38 C cards, data 134 Category 121 Index Channel List 122 Charge Mode 4 Charging, the battery 3 Chart...
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... Product Support to receive satellite signals. The aircraft is nearing the destination. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance SECTION 6 APPENDIX Appendix MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGE ADVISORIES Message Approaching Target Altitude Approaching VNAV Profile Arriving at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip. Internal problem with the system. The reminder message repeats at XXX Battery Low Can't Unlock Maps Check XM Antenna Database Error Fuel Tank GPS antenna shorted to ground. The GPS antenna connection detects the GPS antenna RF connector is...
... Product Support to receive satellite signals. The aircraft is nearing the destination. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance SECTION 6 APPENDIX Appendix MISCELLANEOUS MESSAGE ADVISORIES Message Approaching Target Altitude Approaching VNAV Profile Arriving at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip. Internal problem with the system. The reminder message repeats at XXX Battery Low Can't Unlock Maps Check XM Antenna Database Error Fuel Tank GPS antenna shorted to ground. The GPS antenna connection detects the GPS antenna RF connector is...
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... ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 45 Securely pack the unit and a copy of the package. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Appendix THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN...
... ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 45 Securely pack the unit and a copy of the package. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Appendix THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN...
