Garmin GPS Units For Pilots of Small Aircraft

GPS or Global Positioning System technology isfingertips than any other portable handheld on the
widely being used today by travelers to chartmarket today.. The 496 features Garmin's
their course and to find the best routes possible.SafeTaxi which gives you detailed taxiway
There are many GPS units available today on thediagrams and position information for over 650
market, but by far the best GPS units are madeairports. This information is pre-loaded on the unit
by Garmin. Garmin has been making GPS trackingwhich assists you in navigating unfamiliar airports
units since 1989 and the company is the leader inwith confidence and shows your exact position on
the GPS world.the screen. The 496 is loaded with features that
If you would like a all-in-one versatile aviation,allow you to look up taxi services, choose your
automotive and marine navigator that is perfectfuel stops and offers you a gold mine of
for use in a small airplane, in your vehicle or ininformation about airports, local attractions, lodging
your boat, the Garmin 396 navigational unit is anand terrain and obstacle information.
ideal choice. This portable aviation receiver utilizesThe Garmin 695 is an aviation-only navigator that
the proven performance of Garmin GPS, SMhas outstanding mapping features. The 695 by
Radio, and XM WX Weather technologies. TheGarmin comes with a big seven inch screen that
396 by Garmin features a color TFT screen thatis easy to read during the day and at night. The
is very easy to read in bright sunlight and has anGarmin 695 features an outstanding FliteCharts
auto routing capability to give you turn-by-turnfeature that gives the unit Class 1 And 2
directions. For the airplane, the Garmin 396 offerselectronic flight bag (EFB) capability. You are
you constant access to NEXRAD radar, hasoffered a high resolution terrain page on the 695
satellite radio capabilities and features more thanthat shows you hazards that are relative to your
150 digital channels of music, news, sports andaltitude and a vertical position of terrain all along
entertainment.your route.
The Garmin 496 is another portable GPSIf you are a pilot and wish to have the absolute
navigational unit that is ideal for pilots. Pilots arebest GPS unit available to you, Garmin is the
able to fly more efficiently and much safer withcompany to go with. You and your passengers will
the 496 on board. This is a know-it-all GPS thattravel safer, have more confidence and will arrive
allows you to have more information at yourat your destination quickly and efficiently.