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It’s a go-to world – with Garmin portable GPS.
When the question starts with “where in the world?” – Garmin
Designed for pilots by pilots, our aviation products are known
GPS is your go-to source for answers.
for their reliability, practicality and intuitively simple operation.
They’re purpose-built for use in demanding cockpit environments
Over the last two decades, the satellite-based Global Positioning
– and optimized for pilot use in ways that many competitive
System has become the most accurate, most advanced and most
units and most generic GPS devices clearly are not. Garmin
dominant navigation technology ever to fly with civilian aviators.
aviation portables quickly locate and lock on to satellite signals.
Much of the credit for popularizing this remarkable technology
Plus, they offer the built-in processing power you need for
goes to a small team of engineers in Olathe, Kansas. Back in
instant updates, smooth scrolling, and real-time moving map
1989, they started working on a bold new idea: To make GPS
graphics. Ask any pilot who owns one. Or, better yet, check it out
navigation both portable and affordable for everyone.
firsthand. You’ll see why Garmin is the world’s #1 best-seller in
Since then, the skies of general aviation have grown
aviation GPS portables.
progressively easier to navigate. Pilots now enjoy enhanced
situational awareness and greater margins of safety – thanks to
Garmin GPS innovation.
Table of contents:
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AERA Series
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GPSMAP 496/495
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GPSMAP 196
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GPSMAP 96/96C
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Database updates
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Pilot My-Cast
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Total Support
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The new MVP of portable MFDs.
It’s the ultimate portable for pilots who want to travel lighter yet smarter.
including new icing forecasts, as well as pilot reports. Plus, you can even use the
Garmin’s do-it-all GPSMAP 696 provides an array of Class 1/ Class 2 electronic
optional XM Radio capability to enjoy 170+ channels of digital music, news and
flight bag (EFB) capabilities, with preloaded U.S. FliteCharts® instrument approach
programming through your aircraft headset or cabin audio system2. It’s never
plates, terminal procedures, SafeTaxi® airport diagrams, low and high altitude
been so easy to get the big picture from a portable. And for operators outside the
airways, AOPA Airport Directory and more . It’s also a portable GPS navigator with
XM coverage area, Garmin’s GPSMAP 695 model offers similar functionality to the
high-sensitivity receiver, realistic moving-map graphics, big 7-inch high-definition
696, without the XM satellite weather/entertainment capabilities.
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display, rotary joystick cursor control, softkeys for fast data entry, and databasedriven terrain and obstacle alerting. In addition, the GPSMAP 696 offers support
for NEXRAD images and all the other great XM WX® satellite weather capabilities2,
Terrain page offers overhead
and vertical profile views
XM Radio support lets you
enjoy 170+ audio channels2
Optional XM WX® weather
can overlay on moving map2
AOPA Airport Directory holds
data on 7,400+ U.S. airports
Taxiway diagrams for 950+ U.S.
airports with “Hot Spots”
Split-screen combines map
with GPS panel display
IFR map mode shows high
and low enroute airways with
selectable terrain overlay
U.S. Flitecharts come preloaded.
Geo-referencing coming soon.
specifications
Receiver:
Waypoints:
Routes:
Basemap:
Uploadable maps: 1
2
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WAAS-enabled, 12 channel
3000
50 with up to 300 points each
Americas, Atlantic or Pacific
Supports optional detailed maps
FliteCharts, SafeTaxi and AOPA Directory are for U.S. only
XM subscription required (sold separately). XM coverage area is limited to continental U.S. only
Battery life: Size: Display size:
Weight:
2.5 - 8 hours of use (nominal)
5.7”W x 7.7”H x 2.0”D
7.0” diagonal (17.78 cm)
2.2 lb (1 kg) with battery
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AE R A
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S E R I E S
Touchscreen navigation meets fly/drive versatility
Preloaded SafeTaxi® diagrams with “hot spots” are
IFR map mode shows high and low enroute airways.
available only on aera 550/560 models.
Leveraging Garmin’s industry-leading expertise in both Aviation and Automotive
display on the aera 500/510). For added safety, TIS traffic alerting is supported by
GPS, the versatile aera® series portables let users transition seamlessly from
all four aera models (through an interface with your aircraft’s Garmin GTX 330
runways to roadways – with easy touchscreen command. Four aera models offer a
Mode S transponder or other compatible third-party traffic devices). Then, when
full range of cost/capability choices – two of which support XM® satellite weather
your aircraft lands, your journey continues with preloaded City Navigator® NT
and entertainment options1. In pilot mode, detailed flight mapping, terrain
street mapping3 and turn-by-turn car navigation featuring text-to-speech audio
advisories, and our patented Panel page are featured. Plus, U.S. SafeTaxi charts
technology that calls out streets by name. You get Bluetooth® support for hands-
and AOPA Airport Directory are included on the aera 550/560 models. Other
free calling. And premium models even add lane assist, traffic alerts2 and more.
premium features on the aera 550/560 include higher-resolution terrain/obstacle
Garmin aera series: It’s the ultimate fly/drive option.
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detail (providing over 11 times more onscreen resolution than the standard terrain
Product/Features:
Graphical menus and easy-to-access “home”
screen help simplify operation.
GPS-derived “Panel” page instrument reference.
XM Radio support on aera 510 and 560 lets you
enjoy 170+ audio channels.1
aera
aera
aera
aera
500
510
550
560
XM Capable
Standard Features
Premium Features
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No
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No
No
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Terrain page offers overhead and vertical profile views.
Shown with high-resolution terrain on the aera 550/560.
Preloaded City Navigator® NT mapping makes street
navigation easy.3 Shown with available junction view on
aera 550/560 models.
AOPA Airport Directory (on aera 550/560) details
7,400+ U.S. airports.
specifications
Receiver:
Waypoints:
Routes:
Basemap:
Uploadable maps: WAAS-enabled, 12 channel
3000
50 reversible with up to 300 points each
Americas, Atlantic or Pacific
Accepts optional Garmin data cards
Battery life: Size: Display size:
Weight:
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Up to 5 hours (nominal) based on backlight
5.3”W x 3.3”H x 0.9”D
4.3” diagonal (10.9 cm)
9.5 oz (270 g)
NOTE: Subscriptions are required for optional XM weather and audio entertainment packages (sold separately). XM coverage area is limited to continental U.S. only
Navteq traffic alerts require an external TMC receiver (sold separately).
North American coverage includes the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas. Mexico coverage is not included.
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See terrain and weather. Onscreen together.
Combining “mini-MFD” graphical display capability with conventional pushbutton/
• Preloaded City Navigator® NT automotive street mapping, with turn-by-turn rocker pad control interface, the versatile GPSMAP 496 is one of Garmin’s most
voice prompts, for USA/Canada or Europe: Go from skyways to highways with popular portables ever. It features an integrated GXM 30A Smart Antenna, so
no map software loading required.
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pilots can access everything from NEXRAD radar imaging and the latest U.S.
weather advisories to over 170 channels of audio programming via XM® satellite
• Three operational modes – Aviation, Automotive and Marine – let you navigate datalink . What’s more, with a Garmin Mode S transponder, the unit will also
by air, land or sea by downloading additional map/chart data from such display TIS traffic targets and alerting for added safety around busy U.S. airports.
optional products as BlueChart® g2 marine cartography.
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Other highlights include:
As a money-saving alternative for operators outside the XM satellite coverage
• Garmin SafeTaxi data that provides detailed taxiway diagrams and position area, Garmin’s GPSMAP® 495 model offers comparable utility and performance
information for over 950 U.S. airports.
to the GPSMAP 496 – without the built-in XM capability or pre-loaded City
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XM WX® satellite weather imaging can be
overlaid on the GPSMAP 496 moving map to
help pilots make better informed avoidance
decisions
Database-driven pop-up terrain advisories and
voice alerts notify pilots when potential impact
hazards loom ahead.
5 kHz update rate provides smoother,
more responsive readouts on “Panel” page
instrumentation
Navigator® NT street mapping. (You can still buy and load the street maps
• AOPA Airport Directory lists over 7,400 U.S. airports, along with airports of separately for turn-by-turn car navigation.)
entry for Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Includes names and phone numbers of FBOs and fuel/service facilities, plus ground transportation,
With either choice, you’re looking at world-class value and versatility from
ATC data, and more.
Garmin’s wide-ranging GPSMAP® 400 series portables.
• High-resolution terrain and aviation databases will supply even more visual reference to the pilot. The addition of private airports to the database provides more navigation and emergency “nearest” options.
City Navigator® NT street mapping (standard on
GPSMAP 496; optional on 495) gives turn-by-turn
voice guided navigation.
By depicting actual aircraft location on the field, Garmin
SafeTaxi® diagrams help pilots navigate unfamiliar airports
with confidence.
For instant reference on landing sites and available
services, the built-in AOPA Airport Directory details
over 7,400 U.S. airfields.
specifications
Receiver:
Waypoints:
Routes:
Basemap:
Uploadable maps: 6
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WAAS-enabled, 12 channel
3000
50 reversible with up to 300 points each
Routable Americas, Atlantic or Pacific
Accepts optional Garmin data cards
Battery life: Size: Display size:
Weight:
5 - 15 hours, based on backlight
5.7”W x 3.2”H x 1.9”D
3.8” diagonal (9.65 cm)
14.2 oz (400 g) with batteries
NOTE: Subscriptions are required for optional XM weather and audio entertainment packages (sold separately). XM coverage area is limited to continental U.S. only
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A powerful portable that acts like a panel
The Garmin GPSMAP® 196 is a cross-platform navigator that is just as comfortable
your flight time and automatically records departure and arrival locations. When
guiding you across the water or land as it is through the air. The best value in
used with our web downloadable PC software, this feature makes light work
big screen aviation portable GPS. The WAAS-enabled GPSMAP 196 has detailed
of P.I.C. records, leaving you more time for other excursions. The 196 also has
moving map graphics, HSI steering guidance, Jeppesen® database and all the
GPS-derived panel page featuring a graphic HSI and indicators for ground speed,
other pilot-friendly features you’ve come to expect from Garmin. It even supports
altitude, rate of turn indicator and VSI.
user configurable data fields
a comprehensive U.S. database of towers and obstacles (upgradable via the
Internet for $49.95), to help you see and avoid high-rise structural hazards in the
Guidance beyond the cockpit
vicinity of your flight path.
The GPSMAP 196 compromises nothing in its versatility to go from cockpit to land
built-in basemap shows rivers, lakes,
cities, highways and state boundaries
to water. Just select a destination and the 196 will automatically calculate a route
Differences you can see
from your current location and display turn-by-turn directions. You can also dial
Garmin maximized the display on the GPSMAP 196 while keeping the overall
up the mapping capability with detailed street-level maps or marine cartography
size slim and compact. It features exceptional resolution and contrast and a fast
from the optional auto and marine kits (sold separately).
processor for extremely quick map redraws.
Navigation extras
Steering guidance is clearly presented through a graphic HSI with VNAV indicator
split screen capabilities allow you to
see map, data fields and HSI graphic
offering a full range of horizontal and vertical awareness. Extended runway
centerlines help orient pilots to the runway. And an automatic log book calculates
When navigating on land, a highlighted route line guides you to
your destination.
With detail from the optional BlueChart® CD, the 196 shows
navaids, depth contours, restricted areas and more.
specifications
Receiver: WAAS-enabled, 12 channel
Waypoints: 1000
Routes: 50 with up to 50 points each
Basemap: Americas or Atlantic
Uploadable maps:Accepts optional data cards for
detailed maps from various MapSource® CDs
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Battery life: 4-16 hours, based on backlight
Size: 6.18”W x 3.4”H x 2.25”D
Display size: 3.8” diagonal (9.65 cm)
Display type: 320 x 240 pixel, 12-level gray FSTN
Weight: 1.5 lbs (680 g) with batteries
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F L Y
G A R M I N
Keep your data current with easy updates via fly.garmin.com ®
Go-anywhere versatility with one-hand operability
When it’s all about traveling fast and light, the Garmin GPSMAP® 96 series portables
One nav fits all
Your Garmin GPS comes complete with an extensive aviation database. It’s
and update your database in just a matter of minutes. Simply follow the online
are the go-to guides you’ll want.
Powerful navigation features combine with great value in the Garmin 96 series
the mainstay of your unit’s moving map navigation capabilities. In addition,
prompts. As an added incentive, Garmin’s new bundled pricing program for the
other databases found on select Garmin portables include: Garmin FliteCharts®,
popular GPSMAP® 696/695 and 496/495 navigators offers multi-database annual
SafeTaxi®, AOPA Airport Directory, plus terrain alerting and towers/obstacles
updates at a cost of up to 50% less than data sets purchased individually. And
databases. Over time, as airport and airspace information changes, your databases
you can look for even more product/database combo bundles to be added in
will require updating. Fortunately, Garmin makes the process easy – just 3 simple
the future. From the moving-map NavData, Obstacles and Terrain databases to
steps to update online – via our website: fly.garmin.com.
graphical FliteCharts®, SafeTaxi® and AOPA Directory information, Garmin’s new
portables. A pilot-friendly operating system, simple one-thumb keypad control,
Available in bright sunlight-readable color transflective or 4-level grayscale screen
and extensive database mapping, routing, and obstacles alerting features put a
versions, the 96 series offers an extensive Jeppesen® database – plus another for
world of GPS capability in the palm of your hand.
towers and obstructions – to give you the ultimate in moving-map situational
awareness. Both units feature graphic HSI steering with GPS-derived VNAV. And
portable update packages make it easier and more affordable to keep all your
optional MapSource marine, topo and city street mapping downloads (sold
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separately), along with a built-in Autoroute basemap and fast USB connectivity,
data fields
let you go from plane to car to boat to hiking boots without missing a beat. On
After accessing the Garmin website, on-screen instructions will ask you to identify
aviation databases up-to-date. Spending less while getting more: That’s what
your GPS, select a database and region. Using the Internet connection from
Garmin value is all about.
your home computer and a Garmin PC interface cable accessory, you can select
land, sea or air, Garmin’s 96 series is the smart way to get there.
color moving map
Split screen capability even in our
low cost solutions.
obstacles
Jeppesen® database specifications
Coverage:Varies by product
Airports:Identifier, city/state, country, facility name, lat/long, elevation, fuel service, control,
approach information
VORs:Identifier, city/state, country, facility
name, lat/long, frequency, co-located DME/TACAN, magnetic variation,
weather broadcast
NDBs:Identifier, city/state, country, facility name, lat/long, frequency, weather broadcast
Intersections:Identifier, country, lat/long, nearest VOR
Runways:Designation, length, width, surface, lighting, pilot-controlled lighting freq.
FSS:
Identifier, reference VOR, freq. usage
Frequencies:Approach, arrival, control area, departure, Class B, Class C, TMA, TRSA with sector,
altitude and text usage info; also, ASOS, ATIS, AWOS, center, clearance delivery, ground,
pre-taxi, tower, unicom, localizer and ILS
ARTCC:
Identifier, freq. usage
MSA:Minimum safe altitude along and in proximity to active flight plan
Approaches:Non-precision and precision approaches
from FAF to MAP
Airspaces:Class B and C with sectors, International CTA and TMA with sectors; all special-use
airspace, including MOA’s, prohibited and restricted areas with controlling agency and
airport
Graphic HSI, flight computer and other trip planning
features can help make better inflight decision-making.
specifications
Receiver: WAAS-enabled, 12 channel
Waypoints: 1000
Routes: 50 with up to 50 points each
Basemap: Americas, Atlantic or Pacific
Uploadable maps:Accepts optional MapSource® CD
downloads
Battery life: Up to 30 hours (96C)
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Up to 20 hours (96)
Size: 2.7”W x 6.2”H x 1.4”D
Display size: 3” diagonal
Weight: 7.6 oz (215 g) with batteries
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P I LO T
M Y - CA S T ®
T O T AL
S U P P O R T
P u t weather and flight plans on spee d d i a l .
Now, with Pilot My-Cast by Garmin, the pre-flight data you need to get airborne
aviation database status. Pilot My-Cast was developed by pilots. And it shows.
faster can be delivered right to the palm of your hand. Anywhere. Anytime.
The information-rich features are easy to access. The user interface is intuitively
Using any standard cell phone, Apple iPhone®, Blackberry®, Windows Mobile®
simple. And unlike other web-based services, Garmin’s Digital Cyclone® weather
or Android™ smartphone device – including Garminfone™. Pilot My-Cast lets
engine receives direct data feeds from the National Weather Service, Environment
you check current and forecast National Weather Service data at your departure
Canada, and the Federal Aviation Administration. As a result, general aviation,
airport, your destination, and along your route. Then, using DUATS (aviation’s
corporate and commercial pilots can now instantly access the precise, personalized
Direct User Access Terminal Service), you can file a flight plan right from your
reports they need to make better-informed pre-flight decisions.
mobile phone.
Adding Pilot My-Cast to your existing wireless service is easy. The service is
Pilot My-Cast makes it easy to page through surface meteorological reports,
compatible with most data-enabled phones and supported by all major U.S.
terminal forecasts, observations and advisories – instantly as they become
carriers. Simply download the software through your mobile phone. Smartphone
available. Available weather data includes animated radar, METARs, TAFs, flight
users may also use Handmark®, Handango, BlackBerry® App Store,
conditions, advisories and TFRs, winds aloft, lightning data, and much more.
or Apple iTunes® to subscribe.
In addition to weather, Pilot My-Cast now includes the AOPA airport directory and
Pilot My-Cast. It’s all about staying ahead of
updates on current fuel prices, as well as integration with flyGarmin® to view your
the weather.
Pilots are attracted to our GPS portables for any number of valid reasons:
Innovative designs. Quality construction. Useful features. Smart technology.
• That’s why you’ll find over 700 authorized service centers standing by to
support our aviation customers in virtually every corner of the globe.
Compact size. Value pricing. Simple operation.
• And that’s why Garmin attracts and hires some of the industry’s brightest
But, in the end, it’s the total support we put behind every product in our lineup
technical minds to serve in our factory support positions. Their troubleshooting
that turns first-time Garmin buyers into loyal, long-term Garmin customers. We
expertise is available by phone, fax or online at www.garmin.com – whenever
want you to have a great user experience with any and every Garmin product you
you have a question or service issue that demands the right answer, right now!
select:
No other GPS manufacturer does more to put total navigation confidence at
• That’s why every Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for one full year from your date of purchase.
your fingertips. To see for yourself, we invite you to call or visit one of the nearby
Garmin avionics centers in your area.
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