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temperature location. Repairs should be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or ...object to remove the battery. • Keep the battery away from -20˚ to 55˚C). • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. BATTERY WARNINGS: If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or...
temperature location. Repairs should be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen and/or ...object to remove the battery. • Keep the battery away from -20˚ to 55˚C). • Contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. BATTERY WARNINGS: If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or...
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... 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 ...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 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...
... 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 ...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 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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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: ...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 ...
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: ...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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... Refer to Appendix E for additional battery information. A Index 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. WARNING: The product contains a lithium-ion battery. CAUTION: Always keep the battery installed when the unit is on ... compartment, and push until it out of the lithium-ion battery. 3) Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on . 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.
... Refer to Appendix E for additional battery information. A Index 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. WARNING: The product contains a lithium-ion battery. CAUTION: Always keep the battery installed when the unit is on ... compartment, and push until it out of the lithium-ion battery. 3) Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on . 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.
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..., current database information is displayed. The first time the unit is turned on or off. To ensure proper initialization, the aera 795/796 is prompted to "find itself" anywhere in the world. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5 Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. When this information, and the Main... THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location.
..., current database information is displayed. The first time the unit is turned on or off. To ensure proper initialization, the aera 795/796 is prompted to "find itself" anywhere in the world. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 5 Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. When this information, and the Main... THE UNIT ON/OFF Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location.
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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... 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. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections ...
... 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... 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. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections ...
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... constellation diagram. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, '3D GPS Location' is being used - Green bar-Satellite is indicated as the solution until a sufficient number of acquiring enough satellite signals for WAAS...identification number). When the receiver is in three stages, as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 No bar-Receiver is displayed for each bar. Gray bar-Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite...
... constellation diagram. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, '3D GPS Location' is being used - Green bar-Satellite is indicated as the solution until a sufficient number of acquiring enough satellite signals for WAAS...identification number). When the receiver is in three stages, as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 7 No bar-Receiver is displayed for each bar. Gray bar-Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite...
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...to (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision, and Charts). PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are four dedicated touch icons. Menu Displays the context sensitive option menu. A Appendices Index Overview DEDICATED ICONS Located on the bezel (below the touchscreen) ...replace one of the 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. Cancels the map pointer. Direct-to Displays the Direct-to quickly access the nearest airports...
...to (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision, and Charts). PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL) NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are four dedicated touch icons. Menu Displays the context sensitive option menu. A Appendices Index Overview DEDICATED ICONS Located on the bezel (below the touchscreen) ...replace one of the 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. Cancels the map pointer. Direct-to Displays the Direct-to quickly access the nearest airports...
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... Zoom In Appendices Index Or: 18 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A 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...
... Zoom In Appendices Index Or: 18 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A 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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... the aircraft's present position, the elevation of the land at that position. If multiple features are Present at the Map Pointer Location Lat/Lon at the Map Pointer position, green arrows will cycle through the list of map features present at the position of ...Button Elevation at the Pointer Location Green Arrow Indicating Multiple Features are present at the Pointer Location Distance to the Pointer from the Aircraft's Present Position Time En Route to the pointer from the Aircraft's Present Position 20 Map Panning (Navigation Map) Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194...
... the aircraft's present position, the elevation of the land at that position. If multiple features are Present at the Map Pointer Location Lat/Lon at the Map Pointer position, green arrows will cycle through the list of map features present at the position of ...Button Elevation at the Pointer Location Green Arrow Indicating Multiple Features are present at the Pointer Location Distance to the Pointer from the Aircraft's Present Position Time En Route to the pointer from the Aircraft's Present Position 20 Map Panning (Navigation Map) Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194...
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...-00 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Overview Activating the map pointer: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map to cancel the map pointer. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 21 Reviewing information for the Map Feature. ➍ If desired touch the Direct-to Icon to navigate to cycle through the list of...; If necessary, touch the buttons to the map feature. Panning the map: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the Map Feature Button (the button located between the buttons).
...-00 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Overview Activating the map pointer: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map to cancel the map pointer. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 21 Reviewing information for the Map Feature. ➍ If desired touch the Direct-to Icon to navigate to cycle through the list of...; If necessary, touch the buttons to the map feature. Panning the map: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the Map Feature Button (the button located between the buttons).
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... Tone, Terrain Audio, TIS 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/TMA, Class C/TCA, Class... Loss Warning Keyboard Layout Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. If more than two options are available, touching the field will toggle the two settings. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 27
... Tone, Terrain Audio, TIS 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/TMA, Class C/TCA, Class... Loss Warning Keyboard Layout Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. If more than two options are available, touching the field will toggle the two settings. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 27
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...', 'Intersection', 'City', or 'Waypoint'). A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 29 SIMULATOR MODE Simulator Mode is selected, the GPS will attempt to be there. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is having trouble finding the satellites it expects to figure out the new location. The GPS will attemp to...
...', 'Intersection', 'City', or 'Waypoint'). A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 29 SIMULATOR MODE Simulator Mode is selected, the GPS will attempt to be there. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is having trouble finding the satellites it expects to figure out the new location. The GPS will attemp to...
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... are shown in white. The aircraft position and the flight plan legs are accurately based on the Navigation Map at the location corresponding to map features is not exact. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 31 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features SECTION 2 GPS NAVIGATION GPS Navigation 2.1 INTRODUCTION The Navigation Map...
... are shown in white. The aircraft position and the flight plan legs are accurately based on the Navigation Map at the location corresponding to map features is not exact. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 31 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features SECTION 2 GPS NAVIGATION GPS Navigation 2.1 INTRODUCTION The Navigation Map...
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... to increase/decrease the value Or: Touch the Radial Button to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. 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. The teal bar on the ... navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). 2.3 VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV) The VNAV function provides settings for the vertical navigation. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 39 Appendices Index When the VNAV profile is defined, the pilot is greater than 35 knots. 190-01194-00 Rev.
... to increase/decrease the value Or: Touch the Radial Button to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. 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. The teal bar on the ... navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). 2.3 VERTICAL NAVIGATION (VNAV) The VNAV function provides settings for the vertical navigation. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 39 Appendices Index When the VNAV profile is defined, the pilot is greater than 35 knots. 190-01194-00 Rev.
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... 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. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 41 Index Overview GPS Navigation Configuring a VNAV profile: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > VNAV...
... 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. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 41 Index Overview GPS Navigation Configuring a VNAV profile: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > VNAV...
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...) 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. Overview GPS Navigation...
...) 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. Overview GPS Navigation...
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...the desired 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. c) Touch the 'Delete Waypoint' menu option. The confirmation window will be highlighted blue. Or: a) Touch the...or delete by Distance' menu option. b) Touch Menu. Or: a) Touch the Menu Icon. c) If desired, touch the From Field and touch 'Current Location' (default), 'Use Identifier', or 'Use Map' from the option menu. b) Touch the 'Delete by Symbol' menu option. The symbol will appear....
...the desired 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. c) Touch the 'Delete Waypoint' menu option. The confirmation window will be highlighted blue. Or: a) Touch the...or delete by Distance' menu option. b) Touch Menu. Or: a) Touch the Menu Icon. c) If desired, touch the From Field and touch 'Current Location' (default), 'Use Identifier', or 'Use Map' from the option menu. b) Touch the 'Delete by Symbol' menu option. The symbol will appear....
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... provide information about airspaces and the location of airspace, controlling agency, vertical boundaries, and status. The Nearest Airspace function displays the class of the aircraft in relationship to the Additional Features Section on the ground). Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 60 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev...
... provide information about airspaces and the location of airspace, controlling agency, vertical boundaries, and status. The Nearest Airspace function displays the class of the aircraft in relationship to the Additional Features Section on the ground). Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 60 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev...
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..., 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. 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. Overview GPS...
..., 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. 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. Overview GPS...