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OVERVIEW GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX
OVERVIEW GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX
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... the pilot from the instruments in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. The aera 795/796 Terrain Proximity feature is obtained from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Garmin is to be used as a primary reference for hazardous weather penetration. WARNING: The...for short-range weather avoidance. Always refer to ensure that the information remains current. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. WARNING: The indicators represented on GPS-derived data and may differ from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during ...
... the pilot from the instruments in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. The aera 795/796 Terrain Proximity feature is obtained from the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. Garmin is to be used as a primary reference for hazardous weather penetration. WARNING: The...for short-range weather avoidance. Always refer to ensure that the information remains current. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. WARNING: The indicators represented on GPS-derived data and may differ from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during ...
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... the Global Positioning System and is thus the responsibility of the pilot to all GPS equipment. Therefore, as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide WARNING: The Garmin aera 795/796 has a very high degree of the data. 190-01194-00 Rev. Although ... reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide documentation and the Pilot's Operating Handbook of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by at least 20 miles any discrepancies before ...
... the Global Positioning System and is thus the responsibility of the pilot to all GPS equipment. Therefore, as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide WARNING: The Garmin aera 795/796 has a very high degree of the data. 190-01194-00 Rev. Although ... reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide documentation and the Pilot's Operating Handbook of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by at least 20 miles any discrepancies before ...
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...To purchase a replacement battery, see your local waste disposal department to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations. A CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the ... experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of fire or explosion. Using another battery presents a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to supplement other approved navigation...
...To purchase a replacement battery, see your local waste disposal department to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations. A CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the ... experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of fire or explosion. Using another battery presents a risk of damage to the GPS device, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not leave the device exposed to supplement other approved navigation...
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... databases. 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 change and may cause the flight displays to appear dim or blank. If you...currency through alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of the interference should alleviate the condition. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is provided...
... databases. 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 change and may cause the flight displays to appear dim or blank. If you...currency through alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of the interference should alleviate the condition. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is provided...
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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... Nearest Airport Criteria Settings 28 1.8 Present Position...28 Position...28 New Location...29 Simulator Mode...29 Section 2 GPS Navigation 31 2.1 Introduction...31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Setting...
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... Nearest Airport Criteria Settings 28 1.8 Present Position...28 Position...28 New Location...29 Simulator Mode...29 Section 2 GPS Navigation 31 2.1 Introduction...31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Setting...
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... 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,...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 139 Connecting to a Computer 143 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796...
... 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,...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 139 Connecting to a Computer 143 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796...
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... FCC Compliance...190 Industry Canada Compliance 190 iv Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A 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 and Care Information...
... FCC Compliance...190 Industry Canada Compliance 190 iv Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A 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 and Care Information...
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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. Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Unit Overview (Left Side) Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev.
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... direct sunlight. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the aircraft or store it clicks into place. 2 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Index Overview Overview Power Button SD Card Slot GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Unit Overview (Right Side) 1.2 GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: Refer...
... direct sunlight. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the aircraft or store it clicks into place. 2 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Index Overview Overview Power Button SD Card Slot GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Unit Overview (Right Side) 1.2 GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: Refer...
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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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...while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Charge the aera 795/796 for at least 4 hours before using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera 795/796 in the aircraft and connect the power cable to ... (cigarette lighter receptacle). 2) Route the power cable so that it is charging. Press and hold the POWER Button. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° to...
...while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Charge the aera 795/796 for at least 4 hours before using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera 795/796 in the aircraft and connect the power cable to ... (cigarette lighter receptacle). 2) Route the power cable so that it is charging. Press and hold the POWER Button. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° to...
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... database type. Overview GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to "find itself" anywhere in the world. 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... the receiver to turn the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the aera 795/796 is prompted to continue. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5
... database type. Overview GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to "find itself" anywhere in the world. 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... the receiver to turn the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the aera 795/796 is prompted to continue. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5
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... longer tracking enough satellites for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix • 2D GPS Location-At least three satellites have been acquired and a threedimensional fix has been calculated. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D... looking for 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.
... longer tracking enough satellites for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix • 2D GPS Location-At least three satellites have been acquired and a threedimensional fix has been calculated. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D... looking for 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.
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...-Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can be used for the indicated satellite - A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Viewing the GPS status: From the Main Menu, touch Tools > GPS Status. When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential...
...-Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can be used for the indicated satellite - A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Viewing the GPS status: From the Main Menu, touch Tools > GPS Status. When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential...
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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. The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. Changing the display orientation: 1) ... 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. A Overview GPS Navigation Overview DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 795/796 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode.
Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. Changing the display orientation: 1) ... 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. A Overview GPS Navigation Overview DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 795/796 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode.
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Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. A Zoom Out Zoom In Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 9 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). Or: Drag in any direction to scroll menus, documents, etc.
Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. A Zoom Out Zoom In Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 9 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). Or: Drag in any direction to scroll menus, documents, etc.
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... 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. Touch and hold the following icons to perform the associated function: Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Dedicated Icons Back Returns to quickly access the nearest...
... 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. Touch and hold the following icons to perform the associated function: Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Dedicated Icons Back Returns to quickly access the nearest...
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... any time to display the Main Menu. Numbers Displays flight data. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 11 Terrain Displays the Terrain View. 3D Vision Displays 3D Vision. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Page Button that will be... replaced by the new Page Button. 4) Touch Save. SiriusXM Displays SiriusXM Radio (aera 796). Touch the following icons to display the ...
... any time to display the Main Menu. Numbers Displays flight data. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 11 Terrain Displays the Terrain View. 3D Vision Displays 3D Vision. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Page Button that will be... replaced by the new Page Button. 4) Touch Save. SiriusXM Displays SiriusXM Radio (aera 796). Touch the following icons to display the ...
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... nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). WEATHER ICONS (aera 796) From the Main Menu, touch the Weather icon to display the weather product: NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar). Appendices Index 12 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview...
... nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). WEATHER ICONS (aera 796) From the Main Menu, touch the Weather icon to display the weather product: NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar). Appendices Index 12 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview...