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... for short-range weather avoidance. WARNING: SiriusXM Weather should not be relied upon the use pressure altitude displayed by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is not able to inherent delays in nature and should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. Due... is approved only for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. WARNING: Do not use in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it does not obstruct ...
... for short-range weather avoidance. WARNING: SiriusXM Weather should not be relied upon the use pressure altitude displayed by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is not able to inherent delays in nature and should not be used for hazardous weather penetration. Due... is approved only for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. WARNING: Do not use in applications requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it does not obstruct ...
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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 ... 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 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 ... 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 Pilot's Guide i
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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... 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: ... 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 Pilot's Guide iii Table of Contents Terrain Alerts & Setup...99 4.3 Traffic Information Service... 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: ... 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.
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... remove the unit from the aircraft or store it clicks into place. 2 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that the metal contacts on . CAUTION: Always keep the battery installed when the unit is on the battery line-up with the metal contacts inside.... 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 to Appendix E for additional battery information.
... remove the unit from the aircraft or store it clicks into place. 2 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that the metal contacts on . CAUTION: Always keep the battery installed when the unit is on the battery line-up with the metal contacts inside.... 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 to Appendix E for additional battery information.
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...to 40°C). Press and hold the POWER Button. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Charge the aera 795/796 for full operation. The unit can put the unit into Charge Mode... lighter receptacle). 2) Route the power cable so that it is applied. MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for information on mounting the aera 795/796 in use the unit, but you would like to use . Charging the unit's battery...
...to 40°C). Press and hold the POWER Button. Appendices Index 4 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Charge the aera 795/796 for full operation. The unit can put the unit into Charge Mode... lighter receptacle). 2) Route the power cable so that it is applied. MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for information on mounting the aera 795/796 in use the unit, but you would like to use . Charging the unit's battery...
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..., the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last known position to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar is displayed for each bar. GPS Status can ...sufficient number of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, '3D GPS Location' is represented by signal bar appearance: - 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 the process of satellites have...
..., the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last known position to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar is displayed for each bar. GPS Status can ...sufficient number of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, '3D GPS Location' is represented by signal bar appearance: - 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 the process of satellites have...
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...shown next to the airport. METAR and TAF data can be viewed by selecting the METAR flag with the map pointer. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 85 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Storm Cell Data (Map) METARS AND TAFS Additional Storm Cell... critical data. Touching the Map Feature Button will display additional information. METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is only displayed within the installed aviation database service area. They can be displayed as raw or decoded text. Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev.
...shown next to the airport. METAR and TAF data can be viewed by selecting the METAR flag with the map pointer. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 85 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Storm Cell Data (Map) METARS AND TAFS Additional Storm Cell... critical data. Touching the Map Feature Button will display additional information. METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is only displayed within the installed aviation database service area. They can be displayed as raw or decoded text. Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev.
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...or your aera 795/796. Appendices Index 134 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. You can buy pre-programmed SD Cards to moisture or excessive static charges, and should eject for use with the card. Be sure the label is on the top, right side of the unit. INSTALLING AND ...REMOVING SD CARDS Install the ...
...or your aera 795/796. Appendices Index 134 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. You can buy pre-programmed SD Cards to moisture or excessive static charges, and should eject for use with the card. Be sure the label is on the top, right side of the unit. INSTALLING AND ...REMOVING SD CARDS Install the ...
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...lighting conditions change. 190-01194-00 Rev. Do not mount the aera 795/796 where the pilot or passengers are free and clear per the flight manual of conventional aircraft yokes and center column controls. NOTE: After installation, verify flight controls are likely to impact it will not interfere...of the owner/operator of the aera 795/796 to provide the best view of an accident or turbulence. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 139 Index NOTE: Readjust the position of the aera 795/796 to place this mount and secure the unit so that the aera 795/796 yoke mount and wiring do not...
...lighting conditions change. 190-01194-00 Rev. Do not mount the aera 795/796 where the pilot or passengers are free and clear per the flight manual of conventional aircraft yokes and center column controls. NOTE: After installation, verify flight controls are likely to impact it will not interfere...of the owner/operator of the aera 795/796 to provide the best view of an accident or turbulence. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 139 Index NOTE: Readjust the position of the aera 795/796 to place this mount and secure the unit so that the aera 795/796 yoke mount and wiring do not...
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Install the yoke mount as far from the panel as is practical. 2) When in place, tighten the Clamp Adjustment Knob to secure the yoke mount to ... Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. Overview Appendix D Attaching the yoke mount to hold the cradle in place. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 141
Install the yoke mount as far from the panel as is practical. 2) When in place, tighten the Clamp Adjustment Knob to secure the yoke mount to ... Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. Overview Appendix D Attaching the yoke mount to hold the cradle in place. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 141
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... Bare Wire Connector Appendices Index 144 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendix D CONNECTING TO A GARMIN VHF COMM RADIO The aera 795/796 can also output frequency data to an SL30/SL40 using the...nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera 795/796 to a Garmin aviation radio. Currently the two models supported are encountered, disconnect the aera 795/796 from the SL 30/40 tuning interface. CAUTION: This interface does not have an FAA installation airworthiness approval. NOTE: For additional...
... Bare Wire Connector Appendices Index 144 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. A Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendix D CONNECTING TO A GARMIN VHF COMM RADIO The aera 795/796 can also output frequency data to an SL30/SL40 using the...nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera 795/796 to a Garmin aviation radio. Currently the two models supported are encountered, disconnect the aera 795/796 from the SL 30/40 tuning interface. CAUTION: This interface does not have an FAA installation airworthiness approval. NOTE: For additional...
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... traffic data from a GTX 330 transponder on your aera 795/796, connect an available RS-232 OUT wire on the transponder to the Data In wire on the aera 795/796. (You do not need to connect the transponder to the aera's Data Out wire.) Then, set the corresponding RS...for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, and PGRMH. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 147 Appendices Index garmin.com). 190-01194-00 Rev. For more information, see the GTX 330 Transponder Installation Manual. Configuring TIS input: 1) Connect the aera 795/796 to TIS In or TIS In/NMEA & VHF Out.
... traffic data from a GTX 330 transponder on your aera 795/796, connect an available RS-232 OUT wire on the transponder to the Data In wire on the aera 795/796. (You do not need to connect the transponder to the aera's Data Out wire.) Then, set the corresponding RS...for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, and PGRMH. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 147 Appendices Index garmin.com). 190-01194-00 Rev. For more information, see the GTX 330 Transponder Installation Manual. Configuring TIS input: 1) Connect the aera 795/796 to TIS In or TIS In/NMEA & VHF Out.
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... corrected for installation and instrument errors. The recommended direction to steer in either direction, left or right. Appendices Index dBZ deg Desired Track DIS 190-01194-00 Rev. The distance the aircraft is off a desired course in order to reduce course error or stay on course. distance Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 181 Provides...
... corrected for installation and instrument errors. The recommended direction to steer in either direction, left or right. Appendices Index dBZ deg Desired Track DIS 190-01194-00 Rev. The distance the aircraft is off a desired course in order to reduce course error or stay on course. distance Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 181 Provides...
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c. Appendices Index 190 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Neither NGA nor its personnel will not occur in trade, is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ... tested and found to comply with the use of this device under Part 15 regulations. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendix K b. FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. However, there is...
c. Appendices Index 190 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. Neither NGA nor its personnel will not occur in trade, is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ... tested and found to comply with the use of this device under Part 15 regulations. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in a residential installation. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendix K b. FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. However, there is...
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A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide Index-1 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features A Abnormal Operation 133 Acquiring Satellites 6 Additional Features 105 Aircraft Profile 166 AIRMETs 87 Airspace 60 ... 106, 109, 117 Approach Selecting 75 ARTCC 59 Aural Alerts 100, 131 Autolocate 6 Autozoom 19 B Backlight 25, 26 Baro Pressure 165 Battery Charging 3 Information 151 Installation 2 Life 151 Replacement 151 BKSP 15 Bug Indicator 36, 38 C cards, data 134 Category 121 Index Channel List 122 Charge Mode 4 Charging, the battery 3 Chart...
A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide Index-1 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features A Abnormal Operation 133 Acquiring Satellites 6 Additional Features 105 Aircraft Profile 166 AIRMETs 87 Airspace 60 ... 106, 109, 117 Approach Selecting 75 ARTCC 59 Aural Alerts 100, 131 Autolocate 6 Autozoom 19 B Backlight 25, 26 Baro Pressure 165 Battery Charging 3 Information 151 Installation 2 Life 151 Replacement 151 BKSP 15 Bug Indicator 36, 38 C cards, data 134 Category 121 Index Channel List 122 Charge Mode 4 Charging, the battery 3 Chart...
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...pilot from third party sources. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it does not obstruct the field of the terrain function. The aera 795/796 Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as a primary reference for...long-range planning purposes only. WARNING: Do not use pressure altitude displayed by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is not able to ensure that the information remains current. B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is obtained from the responsibility of being aware of ...
...pilot from third party sources. Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it does not obstruct the field of the terrain function. The aera 795/796 Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as a primary reference for...long-range planning purposes only. WARNING: Do not use pressure altitude displayed by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is not able to ensure that the information remains current. B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is obtained from the responsibility of being aware of ...
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B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference 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...4 GPS Receiver Status...4 Display Orientation...4 1.3 Operation...5 Basic Touchscreen Operation 5 Dedicated Icons...7 Page ... a Course 20 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV 21 Using the VNAV Feature...21 2.4 Waypoints...22 Nearest Information...23 Textual Weather Information (aera 796 23 User Waypoints...25 2.5 Direct-to Navigation 25 Section 3 Flight Planning 27 3.1 Flight Plan Data Fields 27 3.2 Flight Plan ...
B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference 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...4 GPS Receiver Status...4 Display Orientation...4 1.3 Operation...5 Basic Touchscreen Operation 5 Dedicated Icons...7 Page ... a Course 20 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV 21 Using the VNAV Feature...21 2.4 Waypoints...22 Nearest Information...23 Textual Weather Information (aera 796 23 User Waypoints...25 2.5 Direct-to Navigation 25 Section 3 Flight Planning 27 3.1 Flight Plan Data Fields 27 3.2 Flight Plan ...
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Overview Overview Power Button SD Card Slot GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Utilities Appendix Unit Overview (Right Side) 1.2 GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion battery. 3) ... battery line-up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment, and push until it clicks into place. 2 Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. B Index
Overview Overview Power Button SD Card Slot GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Utilities Appendix Unit Overview (Right Side) 1.2 GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion battery. 3) ... battery line-up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment, and push until it clicks into place. 2 Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. B Index
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... energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 47 THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRICES. Under...
... energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 47 THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRICES. Under...
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B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide Index-1 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance A Aircraft Profile 37 Airspace Messages 40 Approaches 31 Aural Alerts 43 Autozoom 15 B Battery Charging 4 Installation 2 BKSP 12 Bug Indicator 20 C Charging, the battery 4 Course, setting 20 D Data Entry 12 Alphanumeric Data 12 Predetermined Data Options 13 Data Fields 19, 41...
B Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide Index-1 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance A Aircraft Profile 37 Airspace Messages 40 Approaches 31 Aural Alerts 43 Autozoom 15 B Battery Charging 4 Installation 2 BKSP 12 Bug Indicator 20 C Charging, the battery 4 Course, setting 20 D Data Entry 12 Alphanumeric Data 12 Predetermined Data Options 13 Data Fields 19, 41...