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...location. 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 a heat source or in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796...730; to 55˚C). • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Repairs should be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: ...
...location. 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 a heat source or in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations. CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796...730; to 55˚C). • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Repairs should be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings: ...
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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......23 Display...24 Sound...26 Additional Settings...27 1.7 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......
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......23 Display...24 Sound...26 Additional Settings...27 1.7 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......
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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... Location Formats...179 Appendix J: 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 ...
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... Location Formats...179 Appendix J: 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 ...
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... 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 end of direct sunlight. Overview Overview Power Button SD Card...
... 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 end of direct sunlight. Overview Overview Power Button SD Card...
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Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index aera 795 Database Initialization aera 796 190-01194-00 Rev. During initialization, current database information is displayed. Touching the Press To Accept Button acknowledges this information has been ... to "find itself" anywhere in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to continue. When this information, and the Main Menu is displayed. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5 Overview GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on , the receiver...
Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index aera 795 Database Initialization aera 796 190-01194-00 Rev. During initialization, current database information is displayed. Touching the Press To Accept Button acknowledges this information has been ... to "find itself" anywhere in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to continue. When this information, and the Main Menu is displayed. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5 Overview GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on , the receiver...
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... 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. Overview GPS...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 "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS ...
... 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. Overview GPS...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 "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS ...
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... diagram. The outer circle of satellite acquisition is shown in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, '3D GPS Location' is being used - Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Viewing the GPS status: From the Main Menu...in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to determine the satellites that should be used for the indicated satellite - A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 When the receiver is indicated as indicated by a square containing the Pseudo-Random Noise (PRN) number (i.e., satellite...
... diagram. The outer circle of satellite acquisition is shown in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, '3D GPS Location' is being used - Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Viewing the GPS status: From the Main Menu...in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to determine the satellites that should be used for the indicated satellite - A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 When the receiver is indicated as indicated by a square containing the Pseudo-Random Noise (PRN) number (i.e., satellite...
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...along the bottom of the screen, touch the 10 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are four dedicated touch icons. Overview DEDICATED ICONS Located on the bezel (below the touchscreen) are User Configurable... Avoidance Flight Planning Dedicated Icons Back Returns to (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision, and Charts). Cancels the map pointer. Direct-to Displays the Direct-to display the Main Menu. Six different configurable Page Buttons are located above the Dedicated Icons.
...along the bottom of the screen, touch the 10 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are four dedicated touch icons. Overview DEDICATED ICONS Located on the bezel (below the touchscreen) are User Configurable... Avoidance Flight Planning Dedicated Icons Back Returns to (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision, and Charts). Cancels the map pointer. Direct-to Displays the Direct-to display the Main Menu. Six different configurable Page Buttons are located above the Dedicated Icons.
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... Out Zoom In Appendices Index Or: 18 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A The current map range is indicated in the aera 795/796 to the GPS Navigation section for more information on Map Display Setup. Most aera 795/796 maps can display the following information: •...; Airports, NAVAIDs, 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...
... Out Zoom In Appendices Index Or: 18 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A The current map range is indicated in the aera 795/796 to the GPS Navigation section for more information on Map Display Setup. Most aera 795/796 maps can display the following information: •...; Airports, NAVAIDs, 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...
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... from the Aircraft's Present Position 20 Map Panning (Navigation Map) Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. An Information Window also appears at that position. If multiple features are Present at the Map Pointer Location Lat/Lon at the Pointer Location Distance to the Pointer from the Aircraft's Present Position Time En...
... from the Aircraft's Present Position 20 Map Panning (Navigation Map) Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. An Information Window also appears at that position. If multiple features are Present at the Map Pointer Location Lat/Lon at the Pointer Location Distance to the Pointer from the Aircraft's Present Position Time En...
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Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index ➊ ➌ ➋ ➍ 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 21 Panning the map: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the Map Feature Button (the button located between the buttons). Touching the buttons changes the highlight and description. ➌ Touch the Map...
Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index ➊ ➌ ➋ ➍ 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 21 Panning the map: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the Map Feature Button (the button located between the buttons). Touching the buttons changes the highlight and description. ➌ Touch the Map...
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...Audio Units Distance, Speed, Direction Display, Temperature, Altitude, Vertical Speed, Pressure, Fluid Volume Date/Time Time Format, Auto UTC Offset Position Location Format, Map Datum, Heading, Magnetic Variation Interface Serial Data Format Alarms Arrival, Next WPT, Proximity, Fuel Tank Reminder SUA Alarms Class B/... '-' buttons to increase/decrease the numerical values (if necessary). 4) Touch and hold to return to change. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 27 If only two options are available, a vertical list is displayed with a blue outline around the current setting.
...Audio Units Distance, Speed, Direction Display, Temperature, Altitude, Vertical Speed, Pressure, Fluid Volume Date/Time Time Format, Auto UTC Offset Position Location Format, Map Datum, Heading, Magnetic Variation Interface Serial Data Format Alarms Arrival, Next WPT, Proximity, Fuel Tank Reminder SUA Alarms Class B/... '-' buttons to increase/decrease the numerical values (if necessary). 4) Touch and hold to return to change. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 27 If only two options are available, a vertical list is displayed with a blue outline around the current setting.
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... there. NOTE: Do not attempt to automatic: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Position > Menu > New Location. 2) Touch 'Automatic'. Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars shown are unavailable. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 29 NEW LOCATION The 'New Location' menu option is used when the GPS Receiver is turned off. If 'Automatic' is helpful for future...
... there. NOTE: Do not attempt to automatic: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Position > Menu > New Location. 2) Touch 'Automatic'. Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars shown are unavailable. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 29 NEW LOCATION The 'New Location' menu option is used when the GPS Receiver is turned off. If 'Automatic' is helpful for future...
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... flown is shown as a magenta line on the navigation map. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 31 The leg of the aircraft to map features is placed on GPS calculations. The other legs are accurately based on the Navigation Map at the location corresponding to the calculated present position. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning...
... flown is shown as a magenta line on the navigation map. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 31 The leg of the aircraft to map features is placed on GPS calculations. The other legs are accurately based on the Navigation Map at the location corresponding to the calculated present position. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning...
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... 4) Touch the '+' or '-' Buttons to increase/decrease the value Or: Touch the Radial Button to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. When the VNAV profile is defined, the pilot is greater than 35 knots. 190-01194-00 Rev. GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features... Returning to automatic sequencing of the progress by message alerts. These settings create a three-dimensional profile from the present location and altitude to enter the desired radial using the keypad and touch the OK Icon. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 39 Appendices Index
... 4) Touch the '+' or '-' Buttons to increase/decrease the value Or: Touch the Radial Button to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. When the VNAV profile is defined, the pilot is greater than 35 knots. 190-01194-00 Rev. GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features... Returning to automatic sequencing of the progress by message alerts. These settings create a three-dimensional profile from the present location and altitude to enter the desired radial using the keypad and touch the OK Icon. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 39 Appendices Index
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To set a target location at a reference waypoint, enter a distance of distance 'Before' or 'After' a reference waypoint. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 41 Index GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Vertical Navigation • Waypoint-Enter any waypoint along the ... field elevation for airports in the Jeppesen database or 'MSL' to specify an exact MSL altitude target. • By-Enter the target location with settings of zero. • VNAV Messages-Select 'On' or 'Off' to the 'Home' Screen. The reference waypoint defines the target...
To set a target location at a reference waypoint, enter a distance of distance 'Before' or 'After' a reference waypoint. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 41 Index GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Vertical Navigation • Waypoint-Enter any waypoint along the ... field elevation for airports in the Jeppesen database or 'MSL' to specify an exact MSL altitude target. • By-Enter the target location with settings of zero. • VNAV Messages-Select 'On' or 'Off' to the 'Home' Screen. The reference waypoint defines the target...
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... VNAV Indicator (Panel) 2.4 MAP DISPLAY SETUP Map displays are used extensively in the aera 795/796 to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector 42 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev.
... VNAV Indicator (Panel) 2.4 MAP DISPLAY SETUP Map displays are used extensively in the aera 795/796 to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector 42 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev.
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... the Menu Icon. The symbol will appear. The confirmation window will appear. c) If desired, touch the From Field and touch 'Current Location' (default), 'Use Identifier', or 'Use Map' from the option menu. GPS Navigation Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning...User Waypoint. 3) Touch Menu. 4) Touch the 'Edit Waypoint' menu option. 5) Touch the desired field to enter the desired distance. 58 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. b) Touch the 'Delete by Symbol' menu option. d) If desired, touch the 'Less Than/More Than...
... the Menu Icon. The symbol will appear. The confirmation window will appear. c) If desired, touch the From Field and touch 'Current Location' (default), 'Use Identifier', or 'Use Map' from the option menu. GPS Navigation Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning...User Waypoint. 3) Touch Menu. 4) Touch the 'Edit Waypoint' menu option. 5) Touch the desired field to enter the desired distance. 58 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. b) Touch the 'Delete by Symbol' menu option. d) If desired, touch the 'Less Than/More Than...
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...The associated bearing, distance, and frequencies are displayed. AIRSPACE The Nearest Airspace function and Airspace Alerts provide information about airspaces and the location of airspace, controlling agency, vertical boundaries, and status. Select an FSS: 1) Touch NRST > FSS. 2) Touch the buttons.... The airspace information is not available on 'AOPA' for an airport. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 60 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Selecting and viewing nearest airspaces: 1) Touch NRST > Airspace. 2) Touch the ...
...The associated bearing, distance, and frequencies are displayed. AIRSPACE The Nearest Airspace function and Airspace Alerts provide information about airspaces and the location of airspace, controlling agency, vertical boundaries, and status. Select an FSS: 1) Touch NRST > FSS. 2) Touch the buttons.... The airspace information is not available on 'AOPA' for an airport. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 60 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Selecting and viewing nearest airspaces: 1) Touch NRST > Airspace. 2) Touch the ...
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...Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints'. Or: From the Main Menu, touch the Active FPL > Menu > Stop Navigation Appendices Index 64 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. c) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 3) Touch the Activate Icon (if necessary). b) Touch the ... the desired nearest airport. 3) Touch Direct To . 4) Touch Activate. A If no airport, NAVAID, or User Waypoint exists at the desired location, a temporary waypoint named 'Map Pointer' is automatically created at the location of the map pointer. 2) Touch Direct . 3) Touch Activate.
...Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints'. Or: From the Main Menu, touch the Active FPL > Menu > Stop Navigation Appendices Index 64 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. c) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 3) Touch the Activate Icon (if necessary). b) Touch the ... the desired nearest airport. 3) Touch Direct To . 4) Touch Activate. A If no airport, NAVAID, or User Waypoint exists at the desired location, a temporary waypoint named 'Map Pointer' is automatically created at the location of the map pointer. 2) Touch Direct . 3) Touch Activate.