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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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...sources. Always use of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be relied upon the use pressure altitude displayed by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is NOT intended to current aeronautical charts for weather avoidance, not penetration. WARNING: Do not use in the ...certified terrain awareness system. Garmin is approved only for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. WARNING: The altitude calculated by the aircraft altimeter when determining or selecting aircraft altitude. A Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-...
...sources. Always use of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be relied upon the use pressure altitude displayed by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is NOT intended to current aeronautical charts for weather avoidance, not penetration. WARNING: Do not use in the ...certified terrain awareness system. Garmin is approved only for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. WARNING: The altitude calculated by the aircraft altimeter when determining or selecting aircraft altitude. A Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their own risk. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-...
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.... 190-01194-00 Rev. It is subject to penetrate a thunderstorm. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as severe or giving an intense radar echo." Although unlikely, it may..., always resolve any thunderstorm identified as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all GPS equipment. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by the...
.... 190-01194-00 Rev. It is subject to penetrate a thunderstorm. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as severe or giving an intense radar echo." Although unlikely, it may..., always resolve any thunderstorm identified as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all GPS equipment. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by the...
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...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. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot's authority to enhance situational awareness. Garmin aera 795/796... Keep the battery away from -20˚ to 55˚C). • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. temperature location. CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. ...
...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. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot's authority to enhance situational awareness. Garmin aera 795/796... Keep the battery away from -20˚ to 55˚C). • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. temperature location. CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. ...
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... GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. A Garmin aera 795/796 ...Pilot's Guide Depictions of the interference should alleviate the condition. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the source of equipment may not reflect the most current aera 795/796 system and aviation databases.
... GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is on the ground. NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. A Garmin aera 795/796 ...Pilot's Guide Depictions of the interference should alleviate the condition. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the source of equipment may not reflect the most current aera 795/796 system and aviation databases.
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... 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 (...GPS Navigation 31 2.1 Introduction...31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 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...
... 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 (...GPS Navigation 31 2.1 Introduction...31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 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...
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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. 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. 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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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. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 1 Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Unit Overview (Left Side) Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev.
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. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 1 Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Unit Overview (Left Side) Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev.
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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 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 unit when not in Charge Mode the unit draws a current from the aircraft. Battery Out) CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: While in use for several days. 190-01194-00 Rev.
A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 3 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 unit when not in Charge Mode the unit draws a current from the aircraft. Battery Out) CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: While in use for several days. 190-01194-00 Rev.
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...for at least 4 hours before using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera 795/796 in the aircraft. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is charging. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. If you do not want to charge the ...interfere with aircraft operation. The unit will run cooler and may allow more current to charge. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Charge the aera 795/796 for full operation. A Connect the unit to 40°C). Charge the battery by connecting the ...
...for at least 4 hours before using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera 795/796 in the aircraft. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is charging. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. If you do not want to charge the ...interfere with aircraft operation. The unit will run cooler and may allow more current to charge. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Charge the aera 795/796 for full operation. A Connect the unit to 40°C). Charge the battery by connecting the ...
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...GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to "find itself" anywhere in AutoLocate mode, which allows 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 shipped from the factory in the world. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5 Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index aera 795 Database Initialization aera 796 190-01194-00 Rev. During initialization...
...GPS Navigation Overview TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to "find itself" anywhere in AutoLocate mode, which allows 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 shipped from the factory in the world. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5 Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index aera 795 Database Initialization aera 796 190-01194-00 Rev. During initialization...
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A dimensional location fix has been calculated. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode • 3D GPS Location-At least four satellites have been acquired and a two- "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite ... 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.
A dimensional location fix has been calculated. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode • 3D GPS Location-At least four satellites have been acquired and a two- "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite ... 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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... represents 45° above the horizon, and the center point shows the position directly overhead. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 When the receiver is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. GPS Status can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to determine the satellites...
... represents 45° above the horizon, and the center point shows the position directly overhead. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 When the receiver is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. GPS Status can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to determine the satellites...
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... 'Display Orientation' 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. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev.
... 'Display Orientation' 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. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Basic Touchscreen Operation 8 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev.
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Overview Scrolling Panning ZOOMING Zooming in and out on the touchscreen: Drag up or down to pan maps or charts. Or: Drag in any direction to scroll menus, documents, etc. 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). 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 any direction to scroll menus, documents, etc. 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). 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
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... nearest airports. 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 (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision, and Charts). Page Buttons Configuring the Page Buttons: 1) Main...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. Overview DEDICATED ICONS Located on the bezel (below the touchscreen) are four dedicated touch ...
... nearest airports. 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 (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision, and Charts). Page Buttons Configuring the Page Buttons: 1) Main...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. Overview DEDICATED ICONS Located on the bezel (below the touchscreen) are four dedicated touch ...
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...Active Flight Plan. SiriusXM Displays SiriusXM Radio (aera 796). Weather Displays second-level Weather Icons (aera 796). Terrain Displays the Terrain View. 3D Vision Displays 3D Vision. Numbers Displays flight data. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 11 WPT Info Displays the Waypoint... Information. Charts Displays the VFR or IFR charts. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Page Button...
...Active Flight Plan. SiriusXM Displays SiriusXM Radio (aera 796). Weather Displays second-level Weather Icons (aera 796). Terrain Displays the Terrain View. 3D Vision Displays 3D Vision. Numbers Displays flight data. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 11 WPT Info Displays the Waypoint... Information. Charts Displays the VFR or IFR charts. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Page Button...
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... Aloft. Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells. SIGMET Displays SIGMETs. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview VOR Displays nearest VORs. WEATHER ICONS (aera 796) From the Main Menu, touch the Weather icon to display the... intersections. FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). Satellite Displays Satellite Mosaic cloud cover. Appendices Index 12 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints. Lightning Displays Lightning. AIRMET Displays AIRMETs...
... Aloft. Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells. SIGMET Displays SIGMETs. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview VOR Displays nearest VORs. WEATHER ICONS (aera 796) From the Main Menu, touch the Weather icon to display the... intersections. FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). Satellite Displays Satellite Mosaic cloud cover. Appendices Index 12 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints. Lightning Displays Lightning. AIRMET Displays AIRMETs...
