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models: 795 and 796
Pilot's Guide
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OVERVIEW GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX
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Copyright © 2011-2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 3.10 or later. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel: 913/397.8200 Fax: 913/397.8282 Garmin AT, Inc., 2345 Turner Road SE, Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. Tel: 503/391.3411 Fax 503/
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Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The aera 795/796Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a cert
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Warnings, Cautions & Notes WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide documentation and the Pilot’s Operating Handbook of the aircraft. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications from the aera 795/796 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes,
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Warnings, Cautions & Notes BATTERY WARNINGS: If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present 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 a high- temperature location. To prevent damage, remove the device from the aircraft or store it out of direct sunlight. • Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery. •
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Warnings, Cautions & Notes CAUTION: The Garmin aera 795/796 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations. NOTE: The Garmin aera 795/796 has a very high degree of functional integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self- test capability for all
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Blank Page Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. C
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Part Number Change Summary 190-01194-00 Initial release Rev Date Description A August, 2011 Production Release B August, 2012 Added GDL 39 Support C September, Added TargetTrend™ Support 2012 RR-11 190-01194-00 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide
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Blank Page RR-12 Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide 190-01194-00 Rev. C
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Table of Contents SECTION 1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Unit Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 2 Battery Installation ...................................................
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Table of Contents 2.4 Map Display Setup .......................................................................................................... 42 Map Orientation................................................................................................................. 43 Airports, Navaids, Cities & Roads ........................................................................................ 43 Airways ...................................................................................
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Table of Contents 4.3 Traffic .............................................................................................................................. 122 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) ..................................................................................... 123 Data Link Traffic (GDL 39) ................................................................................................. 126 SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES ...................................................
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Table of Contents Connecting to a GDL 39 ................................................................................................... 188 Using an external GPS Antenna (Optional) ........................................................................ 189 Appendix E: Battery and Care Information ................................................................... 191 Battery Information .......................................................................................................
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview SECTION 1 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. Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Unit Overview (Left Side) 1 190-01194-00 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide
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Overview Power Button SD Card Slot Unit Overview (Right Side) 1.2 GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE: Refer to Appendix E for additional battery information. CAUTION: Always keep the battery installed when the unit is on. WARNING: The product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the aircraft or store it out of direct sunlight. Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Locate the metal contacts on th
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Overview Power Button Battery Release: Push to remove the battery SD Card Slot Battery Contacts Unit Overview (Back - Battery Out) CHARGING THE BATTERY NOTE: While in Charge Mode the unit draws a current from the aircraft. To avoid discharging the aircraft’s battery, disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in use for several days. 3 190-01194-00 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Pilo
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Overview Charge the aera 795/796 for at least 4 hours before using on battery power. Charge the battery by connecting the aviation power cable or the AC adapter. Plug the unit into a 12-Volt or 24-Volt connector to charge. The unit can be used while it is charging. Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C). Charging the unit’s battery using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera 795/796 in the aircraft and connect the power cable to the airc
