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Aviation Portable Gps
| Garmin GPSMAP 495 Color Aviation GPS Portable (Americas) Fly with confidence without breaking your budget with GPSMAP 495. This "mini-MFD" portable includes the advanced features of the 496 — minus XM™ compatibility and preloaded maps — at a price you'll love. It comes loaded with SafeTaxi® airport diagrams, AOPA's Airport Directory data, Garmin's Smart Airspace™, super-fast update speed, enhanced terrain and aviation databases and more. Add optional mapping to this versatile handheld for use on land or water.
View Your Position on Taxiways
Garmin SafeTaxi data provides detailed taxiway diagrams and position information for over 850 U.S. airports. Preloaded on the unit, this information helps you navigate unfamiliar airports with confidence and shows your aircraft's exact position on the field.
Access AOPA Airport Directory
Easily look up taxi services, plan an overnight, choose fuel stops and more with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory included on GPSMAP 495. It offers detailed information for over 5,300 U.S. airports along with airports of entry for Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. It includes the names and phone numbers of thousands of FBOs, plus ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, local attractions and more.
Receive Altitude-Sensitive Alerts
When in the air, Garmin's Smart Airspace feature makes it easier than ever to identify what airspace lies ahead. Smart Airspace automatically highlights airspace close to your current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace well above or below your altitude, which gives you increased situational awareness.
Enjoy Faster Update Rate
For added realism and safety, the 495 updates map data and "Panel" page instruments at 5 Hz, a significantly faster update rate that gives you a smoother, near "real-time" presentation of your aircraft's analog indicators, such as the HSI and turn coordinator. Price: $1,399.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | Garmin GPSMAP 696 Color Portable Aviation GPS Meet Garmin's ultimate portable MFD: the GPSMAP 696, an all-in-one navigator designed exclusively for aviation. Featuring a large screen, detailed electronic charts and real-time weather, the 696 is your own personal avionics system.
See the Big Picture
The GPSMAP 696's bright 7-inch diagonal high-definition sunlight-readable display makes detailed mapping easy to see day or night — you can even view an entire approach plate on the large-format display. For easy operation, the bezel around the screen includes soft keys and a joystick control. And with a fast 5 Hz GPS update rate, the 696 renders graphics and presents flight data smoothly and continuously.
No Chart? No Problem.
With the addition of Garmin FliteCharts® and IFR map mode, the GPSMAP 696 provides key functions of a Class 1/Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB), reducing the use of paper charts in the cockpit. With FliteCharts, you can quickly find and view all U.S. NACO departure procedures (DP), standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), approach charts and airport diagrams. If the current approach is known, GPSMAP 696 automatically selects the correct chart based on the flight plan. When in IFR map mode, the 696 can display victor airways, jet routes, minimum enroute altitude and leg distance, much like found on paper enroute charts.
Add Weather and Radio
The GPSMAP 696 includes a GXM 40 smart antenna, which gives you access to high-resolution weather and audio entertainment right in the cockpit (XM subscription required). XM WX™ Satellite Weather includes next generation radar (NEXRAD), aviation routine weather reports (METARs), terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAFs), temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), lightning, winds aloft and more for the U.S. and Canada. In addition, the 696 can receive PIREPs, turbulence forecast and icing forecast information. Price: $3,295.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | GPS survey favorites: Garmin, Anywhere Map: in general readers planted sloppy kisses on whatever portable GPS they owned. issues with updates and battery ... An article from: The Aviation Consumer This digital document is an article from The Aviation Consumer, published by Belvoir Media Group, LLC on February 1, 2010. The length of the article is 2767 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
Citation Details
Title: GPS survey favorites: Garmin, Anywhere Map: in general readers planted sloppy kisses on whatever portable GPS they owned. issues with updates and battery replacements topped the complaints.(READER SURVEY)
Author: Jeff Van West
Publication: The Aviation Consumer (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2010
Publisher: Belvoir Media Group, LLC
Volume: 40 Issue: 2 Page: 4(4)
Distributed by Gale, a part of Cengage Learning Price: $9.95 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | Garmin GPSMAP 96C Color Portable Aviation GPS (Americas) The portable color GPSMAP 96C combines a pilot-friendly operating system with powerful navigation features and great value — giving you the freedom to go anywhere.
Enhance Situational Awarenes
GPSMAP 96C offers a built-in Jeppesen® database and a U.S. database of obstacles, for the ultimate in situational awareness. View Jeppesen airport data overlaid on a map and receive alerts when potential obstacles loom ahead. In addition, the 96C shows localizer-like runway extensions and graphic HSI steering with GPS-derived VNAV for added orientation.
View Images in Sharp Detail
GPSMAP 96C features a bright sunlight-readable color display that makes map detail easy to read. Its simple keypad and streamlined design literally put the world of GPS capability in the palm of your hand.
Automate Your Logbook
A built-in logbook tracks your flying hours and automatically records departure and arrival locations. When used with Garmin's free logbook software, FlightBook, you can simplify your record keeping by creating, managing, analyzing, saving and printing flight data from the GPSMAP 96C's logbook.
Navigate by Air, Land or Sea
GPSMAP 96C's three navigation modes and built-in autorouting basemap let you go from plane to car to boat to hiking boots without missing a beat. With 119 megabytes of memory and a mini-USB port, you can quickly download and store map data from a variety of optional MapSource® products. Add detailed street maps for street navigation. Or, for a great day on the water, customize the waterproof 96C with marine cartography. The 96C also operates on 2 AA batteries, making it easy to use on foot.
GPSMAP 96C: Go from plane to boat to automobile without missing a beat. Price: $495.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | Garmin GPSMAP 496 - GPS receiver - aviation Fly smarter and safer with the GPSMAP 496 on board. This "know-it-all" mini-MFD puts more power and information at your fingertips than any other portable handheld in the history of aviation. Similar to the GPSMAP 396, the 496 combines satellite weather with a detailed color map and terrain alerting, then takes it up a notch with even more high-end software and features. The 496 is a must-have for any pilot.
View Your Position on Taxiways
Garmin SafeTaxi® data provides detailed taxiway diagrams and position information for over 850 U.S. airports. Preloaded on the unit, this information helps you navigate unfamiliar airports with confidence and shows your aircraft’s exact position on the field.
Access AOPA Airport Directory
Easily look up taxi services, plan an overnight, choose fuel stops and more with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory included on GPSMAP 496. It offers detailed information for over 5,300 U.S. airports along with the names and phone numbers of thousands of FBOs, plus ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, local attractions and more.
Receive Altitude-Sensitive Alerts
When in the air, Garmin's new Smart Airspace™ feature makes it easier than ever to identify what airspace lies ahead. Smart Airspace automatically highlights airspace close to your current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace away from the current altitude, which gives you increased situational awareness.
Enjoy Faster Update Rate
For added realism and safety, the 496 updates map data and "Panel" page instruments at 5 Hz, a significantly faster update rate that gives you a smoother, near "real-time" presentation of your aircraft's analog indicators, such as the HSI and turn coordinator.
GPSMAP 496: The world's most highly evolved aviation portable. Price: $1,999.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | AvMap EKP-IV Portable GPS The AvMap EKP-IV belongs to the new generation of portable navigation systems for the aeronautical market. EKP features a 7" color LCD display, brilliant and sunlight-viewable, batteries sold separately.
Thanks to the new menu keys that strategically positioned along the sides of the new case, the unit can operate in Portrait and Landscape mode.
EKP-IV utilizes a 512 MB Compact Flash (CF). The Cartography is fully detailed and integrates regional road charts and Jeppesen data. Price: $1,499.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | AV8OR Handheld (GO FLY Americas, GO DRIVE US/Canada) In the Air
AV8OR's innovative features push beyond traditional portable
GPS systems. AV8OR's touch-and-see feature lets you identify and get critical
information for objects on the map with a simple tap on the screen. Obstacle heights, airspace limitations, VOR frequencies
-- they're all just a touch away. AV8OR's touch-and-drag feature makes panning the map a simple, one-touch operation. No more holding a cursor button and waiting to see what's ahead. Just drag the map to instantly scan ahead on your course or look to the side for alternate destinations. AV8OR's smart profile view lets you plan ahead with a vertical profile view of terrain, airspaces and obstacles on your course.
AV8OR can output NMEA GPS data for a variety of users, including autopilots in experimental aircraft.
Pilot Focused and Reliable
A product you can trust, AV8OR's efficient touch screen and exceptional user interface were
derived from the pilot friendly, panel mounted Bendix/King MFD systems. Aviation database
updates as well as flight plan uploads are easily obtained by simply connecting to your PC.
On the Ground
AV8OR's built-in automotive
navigation system provides both
2D and 3D navigation views to
get you where you need to go in
the most efficient way possible.
With more than 10 million Points
of Interest (POI) in the U.S. and
two million POI in Canada, you'll
always be able to find the nearest
shopping, restaurants, gas stations and more.
Relax at Your Destination
When you're not flying or driving, sit back,
relax and listen to music, view pictures,
read an electronic book or watch a movie
with AV8OR's built-in media players. The
standard 4GB SD card has room to spare
to add your own media library. AV8OR
also includes ports for video input and
audio output. Price: $799.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | AvMap GEOPILOT II+ High Performance at an Affordable Price
The Geopilot II PLUS, the new portable aeronautical navigator developed by AvMap, is highly performing but truly affordable. GeoPilot II PLUS is faster than ever thanks to the new 300MHz processor, more compact and practical with the built-in battery and GPS receiver, and an extra serial port available for connection with PC and autopilot devices.
Large Display, Safe Navigation
AvMap GeoPilot II PLUS displays all the information you need on a wide 5" color LCD. The display is sunlight-readable and equipped with a sensor for automatic brightness control and an audio video input.The information are clearly visible and the map page is fully customizable.
Enhanced Situational Awareness
With the TAWS GeoPilot II PLUS displays your position in relation to surrounding terrain. With the new Crossed Airspace Predictor function, you can get a preview of the airspaces that you will cross along your flight, while the Crossed Airspace Advisor provides warnings during the flight on airspaces being crossed.
Most Accurate Information
The cartography preloaded on the SD memory card includes the Jeppesen® navigation database with terrain and vertical obstructions. The Map also includes and Victor Airways, marine objects, ULM Aerodromes and private airports.This enhanced database provides more navigation and emergency "nearest" options.
Multifunctional: Navigate by Sky and Land!
AvMap GeoPilot II PLUS is engineered for aeronautical as well as terrestrial use as it can fit perfectly in your aircraft and in you car. With the 2GB SD Card preloaded with Tele Atlas Maps of Europe or North America GeoPilot II PLUS converts into an advanced car navigator with turn-by-turn vocal instructions! SD included at no extra costs! Price: $599.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | Garmin GPSMAP 496 (Atlantic database) Fly smarter and safer with the GPSMAP 496 on board. This "know-it-all" mini-MFD puts more power and information at your fingertips than any other portable handheld in the history of aviation. Similar to the GPSMAP 396, the 496 is a must-have for any pilot.
View Your Position on Taxiways
Garmin SafeTaxi® data provides detailed taxiway diagrams and position information for over 850 U.S. airports. Preloaded on the unit, this information helps you navigate unfamiliar airports with confidence and shows your aircraft’s exact position on the field.
Access AOPA Airport Directory
Easily look up taxi services, plan an overnight, choose fuel stops and more with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory included on GPSMAP 496. It offers detailed information for over 5,300 U.S. airports along with the names and phone numbers of thousands of FBOs, plus ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, local attractions and more.
Receive Altitude-Sensitive Alerts
When in the air, Garmin's new Smart Airspace™ feature makes it easier than ever to identify what airspace lies ahead. Smart Airspace automatically highlights airspace close to your current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace away from the current altitude, which gives you increased situational awareness.
Enjoy Faster Update Rate
For added realism and safety, the 496 updates map data and "Panel" page instruments at 5 Hz, a significantly faster update rate that gives you a smoother, near "real-time" presentation of your aircraft's analog indicators, such as the HSI and turn coordinator.
GPSMAP 496: The world's most highly evolved aviation portable. Price: $1,599.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | | | Garmin GPSMAP 695 Color Aviation GPS Portable (Americas) With features that focus on aviation-only navigation and mapping, GPSMAP 695 is Garmin's ultimate portable MFD. Similar to the 696, the GPSMAP 695 comes with a large screen and detailed electronic charts — minus XM compatibility — at a price you'll love.
See the Big Picture
The GPSMAP 695's bright 7-inch diagonal high-definition sunlight-readable display makes detailed mapping easy to see day or night — you can even view an entire approach plate on the large-format display. For easy operation, the bezel around the screen includes soft keys and a joystick control. And with a fast 5 Hz GPS update rate, the 695 renders graphics and presents flight data smoothly and continuously.
No Chart? No Problem.
With the addition of Garmin FliteCharts® and IFR map mode, the GPSMAP 695 provides key functions of a Class 1/Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB), reducing the use of paper charts in the cockpit. With FliteCharts, you can quickly find and view all U.S. NACO departure procedures (DP), standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), approach charts and airport diagrams. If the current approach is known, GPSMAP 695 automatically selects the correct chart based on the flight plan. When in IFR map mode, the 695 can display victor airways, jet routes, minimum enroute altitude and leg distance, much like what is found on paper enroute charts.
Like other portable Garmin devices, the 695 includes the following enhanced aviation databases:
- Garmin SafeTaxi®
- AOPA Airport Directory
- Private Airports and Heliports Price: $2,595.00 »» More Info / User Reviews / Buy From Amazon.com | | |
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