Garmin AERA 795, AERA 796 Pilot's Guide

™

models: 795 and 796

Pilot's Guide

OVERVIEW

GPS NAVIGATION

FLIGHT PLANNING

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

APPENDICES

INDEX

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in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later
software versions.

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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WARNING: Do not use outdated database information.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 Pilots using any outdated database do so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.

•

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.

•

Do not puncture or incinerate the device or battery.

•

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

•

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

•

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:

•

Do not use a sharp object to remove the battery.

•

Keep the battery away from children.

•

Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.

•

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 ............................................................................................................ 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 Menu ........................................................................................................................ 11

1.4 Menus and Data Entry ............................................................................................15

Option Menus .................................................................................................................... 15

Data Entry .......................................................................................................................... 15

1.5 Using Map Displays .................................................................................................18

Map Range ........................................................................................................................ 18

Map Panning ..................................................................................................................... 20

Map Overlays ..................................................................................................................... 22

Map Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 22

1.6 System Settings ......................................................................................................23

Display ............................................................................................................................... 24

Sound ................................................................................................................................ 26

Additional Settings ............................................................................................................. 27

1.7 Nearest Airport Criteria Settings ..........................................................................28

1.8 Present Position ......................................................................................................28

Position .............................................................................................................................. 28

New Location ..................................................................................................................... 29

Simulator Mode ................................................................................................................. 29

Section 2 GPS Navigation ............................................................................ 31

2.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................31

Data Fields ......................................................................................................................... 32

Numeric Flight Data ........................................................................................................... 35

Compass Arc ...................................................................................................................... 36

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

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2.4 Map Display Setup ..................................................................................................42

Map Orientation................................................................................................................. 43

Airports, Navaids, Cities & Roads ........................................................................................ 43

Airways .............................................................................................................................. 44

2.5 Waypoints ................................................................................................................44

Waypoint Information ......................................................................................................... 45

Waypoint Frequencies......................................................................................................... 47

Waypoint Weather Information ........................................................................................... 48

Airport Directory Waypoint Information ............................................................................... 48

Viewing Chart Information by Identifier............................................................................... 49

Nearest Information ........................................................................................................... 50

Textual Weather Information ............................................................................................... 52

Accessing Additional information ........................................................................................ 54

2.6 Direct-to Navigation ...............................................................................................63

Section 3 Flight Planning ............................................................................. 65

3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................65

Data Fields ......................................................................................................................... 66

3.2 Flight Plan Creation ................................................................................................67

Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan ........................................................................ 69

3.3 Flight Plan Storage .................................................................................................70

3.4 Flight Plan Activation .............................................................................................70

3.5 Flight Plan Editing ...................................................................................................71

Editing Speed and Fuel Flow ............................................................................................... 71

Copying Flight Plans ........................................................................................................... 72

Deleting Flight Plans .......................................................................................................... 72

Inverting a Flight Plan ........................................................................................................ 73

Importing/Exporting Flight Plans ......................................................................................... 74

3.6 Approaches ..............................................................................................................74

Selecting an Approach ........................................................................................................ 75

Activating Vectors-to-Final .................................................................................................. 77

Section 4 Hazard Avoidance ......................................................................... 79

4.1 SiriusXM® Weather (aera 796) ................................................................................. 79

Activating Services ............................................................................................................. 79

SiriusXM Satellite Weather Products .................................................................................... 80

Using SiriusXM Satellite Weather Products........................................................................... 92

4.2 Terrain ......................................................................................................................95

Terrain Information ............................................................................................................. 96

Obstacle Information .......................................................................................................... 96

Terrain and Obstacle Color Code......................................................................................... 97

Terrain Views ...................................................................................................................... 98

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Terrain Alerts & Setup ......................................................................................................... 99

4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS) ..........................................................................101

TIS Symbology .................................................................................................................. 101

TIS Alerts ......................................................................................................................... 102

Traffic Ground Track ......................................................................................................... 103

Displaying Traffic Data ...................................................................................................... 103

Section 5 Additional Features ................................................................... 105

5.1 3D Vision ................................................................................................................106

3D Vision Operation ......................................................................................................... 107

5.2 Airport Directory Data ..........................................................................................109

5.3 ChartView ..............................................................................................................111

Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 112

Chart Range ..................................................................................................................... 113

Jeppesen Database-published NOTAMs ............................................................................ 113

5.4 FliteCharts..............................................................................................................114

Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 116

FliteChart Range .............................................................................................................. 116

FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date .................................................................. 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: Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options ...............................................127

Miscellaneous Message Advisories .................................................................................... 127

Airspace Messages ........................................................................................................... 129

Data Field & Numeric Data Options .................................................................................. 129

Aural Alerts ...................................................................................................................... 131

Appendix B: Abnormal Operation .............................................................................. 133

Loss of GPS Position ......................................................................................................... 133

Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position .......................................................................... 133

Appendix C: SD Cards 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

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Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio ........................................................................144

Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (aera 796) .................................................................... 146

Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder ................................................................. 147

Interfacing ....................................................................................................................... 147

Using an external GPS Antenna (Optional) ........................................................................ 149

Appendix E: Battery and Care Information ..............................................................151

Battery Information .......................................................................................................... 151

Changing the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Fuse .................................................................... 151

Cleaning the Casing ......................................................................................................... 152

Cleaning the Touchscreen ................................................................................................. 152

Protecting the Unit ........................................................................................................... 152

Appendix F: General TIS Information ........................................................................ 153

TIS vs. TAS/TCAS ...............................................................................................................153

TIS Limitations ................................................................................................................. 153

Appendix G: Utilities ...................................................................................................157

Document Viewer ............................................................................................................. 157

Scratch Pad ...................................................................................................................... 157

Flight Log ......................................................................................................................... 158

Track Log ......................................................................................................................... 160

Heading Line .................................................................................................................... 163

E6B Calculator ................................................................................................................. 164

Aircraft Profile .................................................................................................................. 166

Weight & Balance ............................................................................................................ 168

Proximity Waypoints ......................................................................................................... 170

Appendix H: Display Symbols ....................................................................................173

VFR Symbols .................................................................................................................... 173

IFR Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 174

Airspace Symbols ............................................................................................................. 176

Appendix I: Map Datum and Location Formats ........................................................179

Map Datums .................................................................................................................... 179

Location Formats .............................................................................................................. 179

Appendix J: Glossary ...................................................................................................181

Appendix K: License Agreement and Warranty ........................................................187

Contact Garmin................................................................................................................ 187

Software License Agreement ............................................................................................. 187

Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................. 187

AOPA Airport Directory Notice .......................................................................................... 188

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ....................................................................... 188

Weather Data Warranty .................................................................................................... 189

FCC Compliance............................................................................................................... 190

Industry Canada Compliance ............................................................................................ 190

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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

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1.2 GETTING STARTED

Power Button

SD Card Slot

Unit Overview (Right Side)

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 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

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.

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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

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while it is charging. Charge the unit within the following temperature range

104°F (0° to 40°C).

: 32° to

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.

USING CHARGE MODE

Applying external power to the aera 795/796 automatically turns on the unit for full
operation. If the battery is present and needs to be charged, the external power source
charges the battery while the unit is in use.

If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to charge the battery, you can
put the unit into Charge Mode. Connect the unit to an external power supply. Press
and hold the POWER Button. Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes
into Charge Mode.

The unit will run cooler and may allow more current to be available while in Charge
Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is turned down, etc.

MOUNTING THE aera 795/796 IN THE AIRCRAFT

Refer to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for information on mounting the
aera 795/796 in the aircraft.

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TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF

Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on or off.

The first time the unit is turned on, the receiver must collect satellite data and
establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the aera 795/796 is
shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself”
anywhere in the world.

During initialization, current database information is displayed. Database information
includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. When this information
has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot
is prompted to continue.

Touching the Press To Accept Button acknowledges this information, and the

Main Menu is displayed.

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GPS RECEIVER STATUS

The receiver status displays one of the following conditions:

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•AutoLocate—Receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been
collected, which can take up to 5 minutes

•Searching the Sky—Receiver is looking for satellites

•Acquiring Satellites—Receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites

visible at its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix

•2D GPS Location—At least three satellites have been acquired and a two-

dimensional location fix has been calculated. “2D Differential” appears when
you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode

•3D GPS Location—At least four satellites have been acquired and a three-

dimensional fix has been calculated. “3D Differential” appears when you are
receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode

•Lost Satellite Reception—the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a
2D or 3D fix

PRN Number

Constellation

Diagram

45° Above

Horizon

Horizon

GPS Status

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Strength Bar

PRN Number

Location
(Lat/Long)

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Viewing the GPS status:

From the Main Menu, touch Tools > GPS Status.

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ACQUIRING SATELLITES

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

When the receiver is in the process of acquiring enough satellite signals for
navigation, the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the
satellites) and last known position to determine the satellites that should be in view.
‘Acquiring Satellites’ is indicated as the solution until a sufficient number of satellites
have been acquired for computing a solution.

When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, ‘3D
GPS Location’ is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished
acquisition.

SATELLITE INFORMATION

Satellites currently in view are shown at their respective positions on a satellite
constellation diagram. The outer circle of the constellation diagram represents the
horizon, the inner circle represents 45° above the horizon, and the center point shows
the position directly overhead. Each satellite is represented by a square containing the
Pseudo-Random Noise (PRN) number (i.e., satellite identification number).

GPS Status can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels
due to poor satellite coverage or installation problems. As the GPS receiver locks
onto satellites, a signal strength bar is displayed for each satellite in view, with the
appropriate satellite PRN number (01-32 or 33-64 for WAAS) below each bar. The
progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages, as indicated by signal bar
appearance:

- No bar—Receiver is looking for the indicated satellite

- Gray bar—Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can
be used

- Green bar—Satellite is being used for the GPS solution

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DISPLAY ORIENTATION

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

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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.

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:

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

Or:

Drag in any direction to pan maps or charts.

Scrolling Panning

ZOOMING

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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

Located on the bezel (below the touchscreen) are four dedicated touch icons.

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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.

3)

From the current Page Buttons along the bottom of the screen, touch the

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Page Button that will be replaced by the new page button. The current
Page Button is now replaced by the new Page Button.

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.

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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.

NEAREST ICONS

Touch the

Touch the following icons to display the associated function:

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Airport Displays nearest airports.

Airport WX Displays nearest airport weather.

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VOR Displays nearest VORs.

NDB Displays nearest NDBs.

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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.

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:

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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.

METAR Displays METARs.

AIRMET Displays AIRMETs.

SIGMET Displays SIGMETs.

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TFR Displays TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions).

PIREP Displays PIREPs.

Freeze Lvl Displays Freezing Levels.

Turb Fcst Displays the Turbulence Forecast.

Icing Fcst Displays the Icing Forecast.

WX Frst Displays Forecast Information (current, 12hr, 24hr, 36hr, & 48hr).

Pressure Displays Surface Pressure.

Sea Temp Displays Water Temperature.

TOOLS

From the Main Menu, touch the Tools Icon to access the second-level Tools icons.

Touch the following second-level icons to display the associated function:

Setup Displays third-level Setup Icons.

User WPT Displays User Waypoints and Proximity Waypoints.

Flight Log Displays Flight Logs.

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Track Log Displays Track Logs.

VNAV Displays Vertical Navigation.

Profile Displays Aircraft Profiles.

E6B Calc Displays the E6B Calculator.

Weight/Bal Displays the Weight & Balance.

Database Displays database and software version information.

Position Displays the aircraft's Present Position.

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Checklists Displays the checklists if available.

Scratchpad Displays the scratchpad.

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GPS Status Displays GPS status information.

Setup IconS

From the Main Menu, touch the Tools > Setup to access the third-level Setup
Icons.

Touch the following third-level icons to perform the associated function:

Display Displays backlight intensity/timeout and color mode settings.

Sound Displays sound settings.

Units Displays unit settings.

Date/Time Displays date & time settings.

Map Displays Navigation Map settings.

Position Displays position settings.

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Interface Displays interface settings.

Alarms Displays alarm settings.

SUA Alarms Displays Special Use Airspace alarm settings.

Power Displays Power Loss Warning settings.

Keyboard Displays keyboard layout settings.

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1.4 MENUS AND DATA ENTRY

OPTION MENUS

The aera 795/796 has a dedicated Icon that displays a context-sensitive list of

menu options available.

Navigating the option menu:

➊

T

ouch the Icon

➋

T

ouch the desired menu option.

➋

➊

DATA ENTRY

DATA ENTRY ICONS

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The following icons are displayed on the data entry screen.

OK Exits the keypad function and accepts the

changes.

BKSP Erases the current data.

Numeric/
Alpha/Symbol
Cancel Cancels a value that has been edited.

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Displays the numeric, alpha, or symbol keypad.

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Entering alphanumeric data:

➊

W

hen alphanumeric data can be entered, a keypad will appear after

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touching the desired datafield.

➋

T

ouch the keypad to enter the desired data.

➌

T

ouch OK.

➊

➋

➌

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