Garmin AERA 795, AERA 796 Quick Reference Guide

™

models: 795 and 796

Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW

GPS NAVIGATION

FLIGHT PLANNING

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

UTILITIES

APPENDIX

INDEX

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

WARNING: When installing the aera™ 795/796, place the unit so it does not
obstruct the field of view or interfere with operating controls.

WARNING: The indicators represented on the Panel are based on GPS-derived
data and may differ from the instruments in the aircraft.

WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon
the use of the terrain function. The aera 795/796 Terrain 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 certified terrain awareness system. Terrain data is obtained from
third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy
of the terrain data.

WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory
in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and
terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts
for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.

WARNING: The altitude calculated by aera 795/796 GPS receivers is geometric
height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude
displayed by pressure altimeters. Always use pressure altitude displayed by
the aircraft altimeter when determining or selecting aircraft altitude.

WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in
the aera 795/796 system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that
the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.

WARNING: SiriusXM Weather should not be used for hazardous weather
penetration. Weather information is approved only for weather avoidance,
not penetration.

WARNING: NEXRAD weather data is to be used for long-range planning
purposes only. Due to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative
age of the data, NEXRAD weather data should not be used for short-range

weather avoidance.

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the
aera 795/796 to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory
Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual
(AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified
as severe or giving an intense radar echo.”

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, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

WARNING: 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 conceivable system failures is not practical. Although
unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault
indication shown by the aera 795/796. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot
to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant
or correlated information available in the cockpit.

WARNING: For safety reasons, aera 795/796 operational procedures must
be learned on the ground.

WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS
system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance
of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin aera 795/796 utilize GPS as a
precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs,
information presented by the aera 795/796 can be misused or misinterpreted
and, therefore, become unsafe.

WARNING: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes
from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates
the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for
primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other
approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.

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.

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Do not leave the device exposed to a heat source or in a high­temperature location. To prevent damage, remove the device from the
aircraft or store it out of direct sunlight.

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Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery.

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When storing the device for an extended time, store within the
following temperature range: from 32˚ to 77˚F (from 0˚ to 25˚C)

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Do not operate the device outside of the following temperature range:
from -4˚ to 131˚F (from -20˚ to 55˚C).

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Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose of the
device/battery in accordance with applicable local laws and
regulations.

Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings:

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Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.

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Keep the battery away from children.

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Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.

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Only replace the battery with the correct replacement battery. Using
another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase a
replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.

CAUTION: Avoid using any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the touchscreen
and/or plastic casing. Clean the touchscreen with a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed.

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.

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen
images of the aera 795/796 panel and displays, are subject to change and
may not reflect the most current aera 795/796 system and aviation databases.
Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition

65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please
refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.

NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can
cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft
is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the
source of the interference should alleviate the condition.

NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim
or blank.

NOTE: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is provided by the FAA and
may not be updated outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency
through alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR
data.

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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 ............................................................................................................ 4

GPS Receiver Status ............................................................................................................. 4

Display Orientation ............................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Operation ...................................................................................................................5

Basic Touchscreen Operation ................................................................................................ 5

Dedicated Icons .................................................................................................................... 7

Page Buttons (Optional) ....................................................................................................... 7

Main Menu .......................................................................................................................... 8

1.4 Menus and Data Entry ............................................................................................12

Option Menus .................................................................................................................... 12

Data Entry .......................................................................................................................... 12

1.5 Using Map Displays .................................................................................................14

Map Range ........................................................................................................................ 14

Map Panning ..................................................................................................................... 15

Map Overlays ..................................................................................................................... 18

Section 2 GPS Navigation ............................................................................ 19

2.1 Flight Data ...............................................................................................................19

Data Fields ......................................................................................................................... 19

Numeric Flight Data ........................................................................................................... 19

2.2 HSI/Panel ..................................................................................................................20

Setting the Bug Indicator .................................................................................................... 20

Manually Setting 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 Creation ................................................................................................27

3.3 Adding Flight Plan Waypoints ................................................................................29

3.4 Flight Plan Storage .................................................................................................30

3.5 Flight Plan Activation .............................................................................................30

3.6 Flight Plan Deletion ................................................................................................30

3.7 Approaches ..............................................................................................................31

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Section 4 Hazard Avoidance ......................................................................... 33

4.1 SiriusXM® Weather (aera 796) ................................................................................. 33

4.2 Terrain ......................................................................................................................33

4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ............................................................................34

Section 5 Utilities .......................................................................................... 35

5.1 Flight Log .................................................................................................................35

5.2 Track Log ..................................................................................................................35

5.3 E6B Calculator .........................................................................................................36

5.4 Aircraft Profile ......................................................................................................... 37

5.5 Weight & Balance ....................................................................................................38

Section 6 Appendix ...................................................................................... 39

Miscellaneous Message Advisories ...................................................................................... 39

Airspace Messages ............................................................................................................. 40

Data Field & Numeric Data Options .................................................................................... 41

Aural Alerts ........................................................................................................................ 43

Loss of GPS Position ........................................................................................................... 43

Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position ............................................................................ 44

License Agreement and Warranty ........................................................................................ 44

AOPA Airport Directory Notice ............................................................................................ 45

Sirius XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ........................................................................ 46

Weather Data Warranty ...................................................................................................... 46

FCC Compliance................................................................................................................. 47

Industry Canada Compliance .............................................................................................. 48

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SECTION 1 OVERVIEW

1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW

The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with which to find operating
instructions on the major features of the aera 795/796 more easily. This Quick
Reference Guide is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Refer to the
aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide for complete operating procedures and warnings.

Power Button

External Antenna Connector

USB Connector

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Power Button

SD Card Slot

Unit Overview (Right Side)

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)

Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the 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.

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SD Card Slot

Power Button

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Battery Release: Push
to remove the battery

Battery

Contacts

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

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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.

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
aircraft power outlet (cigarette lighter receptacle).

2)

Route the power cable so that it does not interfere with aircraft operation.
The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied.

GPS RECEIVER STATUS

The bars located at the top of the screen indicate the GPS signal strength.

Viewing the GPS status:

From the Main Menu, touch Tools > GPS Status.

DISPLAY ORIENTATION

The aera 795/796 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode.

Changing the display orientation:

1)

From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display

Or

:

Press the Power Button once quickly.

2)

Touch the 'Display Orientation' datafield to select Portrait or Landscape.

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1.3 OPERATION

BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION

Touch the desired selection. The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will
momentarily turn blue when selected.

Basic Touchscreen Operation

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SCROLLING AND PANNING

Scrolling and panning on the touchscreen:

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Drag up or down to scroll menus, documents, etc.

Or:

Drag in any direction to pan maps or charts.

Scrolling Panning

ZOOMING

Zooming in and out on the touchscreen map displays:

Pinch fingers together (zoom out), or pull fingers apart (zoom in).

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DEDICATED ICONS

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Located on the bezel (below the touchscreen) are four dedicated touch icons.
Touch or touch and hold the following icons to perform the associated function:

Dedicated Icons

Back Returns to previous screen. Cancels the map

pointer.

Main Menu (Shortcut) Touch and hold to display the Main Menu.
Menu Displays the context sensitive option menu.
Direct-to Displays the Direct-to function.
NRST Displays the Nearest Icons. Touch and hold to

quickly access the nearest airports.

PAGE BUTTONS (OPTIONAL)

NOTE: The aera 795/796 Optional Page Buttons are User Configurable.

Six different configurable Page Buttons are located above the Dedicated Icons. The
Page Buttons default to (Map, WPT Info, Weather (aera 796), Terrain, 3D Vision,
and Charts).

Page Buttons

Configuring the Page Buttons:

1)

Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display > Choose Buttons

2)

From the available Page Buttons at the top half of the screen, touch the
new Page Button that will replace one of the current Page Buttons.

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3)

From the current Page Buttons along the bottom of the screen, touch the
Page Button that will be replaced by the new page button. The current
Page Button is now replaced by the new Page Button.

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4)

Touch Save.

MAIN MENU

Touch and hold the icon at any time to display the Main Menu.

MAIN MENU ICONS

Touch the following icons to display the associated function:

Map Displays the Map View.

Terrain Displays the Terrain View.

3D Vision Displays 3D Vision.

WPT Info Displays the Waypoint Information.

FPL List Displays the Flight Plan List.

Active FPL Displays the Active Flight Plan.

Numbers Displays flight data.

Doc Viewer Displays the document viewer.

Charts Displays the VFR or IFR charts.

Weather Displays second-level Weather Icons (aera 796).

SiriusXM Displays SiriusXM Radio (aera 796).

Tools Displays second-level Tools Icons.

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NEAREST ICONS

Touch the

Touch the following icons to display the associated function:

icon at any time to access the second-level Nearest icons.

Airport Displays nearest airports.

Airport WX Displays nearest airport weather.

VOR Displays nearest VORs.

NDB Displays nearest NDBs.

Intersection Displays nearest intersections.

VRP Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic).

User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints.

City Displays nearest cities.

ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs (Air Route Traffic Control Centers).

FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS).

Airspace Displays nearest airspace.

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WEATHER ICONS (aera 796)

From the Main Menu, touch the Weather icon to access the second-level Weather
Icons.

Touch the following second-level Icons to display the weather product:

NEXRAD Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar).

Satellite Displays Satellite Mosaic cloud cover.

Echo Tops Displays Echo Tops.

Winds Displays Winds Aloft.

Lightning Displays Lightning.

Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells.

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