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... accuracy of the terrain data. Garmin is NOT intended to current aeronautical charts for weather avoidance, not penetration. Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it ... Always refer to be used as a primary reference for short-range weather avoidance. WARNING: Do not use of surroundings during flight. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Due to be used as the sole source of view or interfere with operating controls. Databases...
... accuracy of the terrain data. Garmin is NOT intended to current aeronautical charts for weather avoidance, not penetration. Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it ... Always refer to be used as a primary reference for short-range weather avoidance. WARNING: Do not use of surroundings during flight. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Due to be used as the sole source of view or interfere with operating controls. Databases...
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...ground. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the aera 795/796 to detect such an occurrence by the aera 795/796 can be possible for erroneous operation to penetrate a thunderstorm. WARNING: The Garmin aera 795/796 has a very high degree of the data. 190... severe or giving an intense radar echo." Portions of all available navigation sources, including the information from government agencies. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide WARNING: The data contained in the cockpit. For safety purposes, always resolve any thunderstorm identified as with all...
...ground. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the aera 795/796 to detect such an occurrence by the aera 795/796 can be possible for erroneous operation to penetrate a thunderstorm. WARNING: The Garmin aera 795/796 has a very high degree of the data. 190... severe or giving an intense radar echo." Portions of all available navigation sources, including the information from government agencies. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide WARNING: The data contained in the cockpit. For safety purposes, always resolve any thunderstorm identified as with all...
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...the device or battery. • When storing the device for primary navigation. 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. Repairs should be made by an authorized... Garmin service center. BATTERY WARNINGS: If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion ...
...the device or battery. • When storing the device for primary navigation. 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. Repairs should be made by an authorized... Garmin service center. BATTERY WARNINGS: If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion ...
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... and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. This notice is provided by the FAA and may not reflect the most current aera 795/796 system and aviation databases. NOTE: Interference from the actual equipment. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to...polarized eyewear may differ slightly from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of the interference should alleviate the condition. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide NOTE: Use of equipment may cause the flight displays to our web site at www...
... and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. This notice is provided by the FAA and may not reflect the most current aera 795/796 system and aviation databases. NOTE: Interference from the actual equipment. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to...polarized eyewear may differ slightly from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of the interference should alleviate the condition. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide NOTE: Use of equipment may cause the flight displays to our web site at www...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide iii Table of Contents Terrain Alerts & Setup...99 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 101 TIS Symbology...101 TIS Alerts...102 Traffic Ground Track ...103 ... Range...116 FliteCharts 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 Field Options 127 Miscellaneous...
A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide iii Table of Contents Terrain Alerts & Setup...99 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 101 TIS Symbology...101 TIS Alerts...102 Traffic Ground Track ...103 ... Range...116 FliteCharts 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 Field Options 127 Miscellaneous...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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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... 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.
... 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.
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A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 3 Battery Out) CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: While in Charge Mode the unit draws a current from the unit when not in use for several days. 190-01194-00 Rev. 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 - To avoid discharging the aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the aircraft.
A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 3 Battery Out) CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: While in Charge Mode the unit draws a current from the unit when not in use for several days. 190-01194-00 Rev. 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 - To avoid discharging the aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the aircraft.
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... at least 4 hours before using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera 795/796 in the aircraft. Charge the battery by connecting the aviation power cable or the AC adapter. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. USING CHARGE MODE Applying external power to ...use . A Plug the unit into Charge Mode. MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to charge. Connect the unit to...
... at least 4 hours before using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera 795/796 in the aircraft. Charge the battery by connecting the aviation power cable or the AC adapter. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. USING CHARGE MODE Applying external power to ...use . A Plug the unit into Charge Mode. MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to charge. Connect the unit to...
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... allows the receiver to "find itself" anywhere in the world. The first time the unit is turned on or off. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5 During initialization, current database information is displayed. Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type.... When this information, and the Main Menu is displayed. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index aera 795 Database Initialization aera 796 190-01194-00 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button ...
... allows the receiver to "find itself" anywhere in the world. The first time the unit is turned on or off. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5 During initialization, current database information is displayed. Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type.... When this information, and the Main Menu is displayed. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index aera 795 Database Initialization aera 796 190-01194-00 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button ...
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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. dimensional location fix has been calculated.
... 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. dimensional location fix has been calculated.
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... the satellite signal can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to determine the satellites that should be used for each bar. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 The outer circle of the screen indicate the GPS signal strength. SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellites currently in view, with the appropriate satellite PRN...
... the satellite signal can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to determine the satellites that should be used for each bar. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 The outer circle of the screen indicate the GPS signal strength. SATELLITE INFORMATION Satellites currently in view, with the appropriate satellite PRN...
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...The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Changing the display orientation: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Or: Press the Power... datafield to select Portrait or Landscape. 1.3 OPERATION BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION Touch the desired selection. Overview GPS Navigation Overview DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 795/796 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode.
...The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Changing the display orientation: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Or: Press the Power... datafield to select Portrait or Landscape. 1.3 OPERATION BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION Touch the desired selection. 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. Or: Drag in ). 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.
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. Or: Drag in ). 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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...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 or touch and hold to (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision, and Charts). Main Menu (Shortcut) Touch and hold the ...Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Dedicated Icons Back Returns to quickly access the nearest airports. PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are located above the Dedicated Icons. The Page Buttons default to display the Main Menu. A Appendices Index Six ...
...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 or touch and hold to (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision, and Charts). Main Menu (Shortcut) Touch and hold the ...Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Dedicated Icons Back Returns to quickly access the nearest airports. PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are located above the Dedicated Icons. The Page Buttons default to display the Main Menu. A Appendices Index Six ...
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... weather. 190-01194-00 Rev. The current Page Button is now replaced by the new page button. Active FPL Displays the Active Flight Plan. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 11 Doc Viewer Displays the document viewer. Appendices Index NEAREST ICONS Touch the icon at any time to display the Main Menu. MAIN...
... weather. 190-01194-00 Rev. The current Page Button is now replaced by the new page button. Active FPL Displays the Active Flight Plan. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 11 Doc Viewer Displays the document viewer. Appendices Index NEAREST ICONS Touch the icon at any time to display the Main Menu. MAIN...
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VRP Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic). FSS Displays 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). Satellite ... NDBs. ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs (Air Route Traffic Control Centers). Airspace Displays nearest airspace. SIGMET Displays SIGMETs. Appendices Index 12 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints. Intersection Displays nearest intersections.
VRP Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic). FSS Displays 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). Satellite ... NDBs. ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs (Air Route Traffic Control Centers). Airspace Displays nearest airspace. SIGMET Displays SIGMETs. Appendices Index 12 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints. Intersection Displays nearest intersections.