The aera series of the garmin has been designed so that it can offer easy transition from motoring to flying and vice-versa. This is done so by combining the best moving map display features that is spontaneous with the menu-driven touch screen control. This aera with its fingertip navigation has entered a new age. The garmin aera 560 is most richly featured among the four models of this series. This model combines an advanced list of piloting as well as automotive capabilities. This model also a GPS update at the rate of 5 Hz. There is also full support to all the weather capability.
The garmin aera 550 comes with detailed mapping of structural features that are preloaded. With the help of this current reports of precipitation, lightning, winds aloft and more could be referred. A full database update is also included in its purchase. When the flight is over-flying the views both overhead and vertical profile are offered. This also enhances the situational awareness. All the color coding and pop-alerts obstruction are also projected. The garmin 496 is a handheld GPS that gives information that any GPS would need. This is one that streamlines the operation by eliminating the knobs and buttons. It also simplifies the interface between the motorist and the pilot.
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