The GPSMAP 296 builds on the tradition of Garmin aviation handhelds like the GPSMAP 196 and GPSMAP 295. New features like terrain cautions and alerts, sectional chart-like topographic data, a built-in obstacle database of the U.S., and a transparent navigation arc view for course, speed, and distance information lead the list of advances. The GPSMAP 296 also features USB data transfer, faster processing speed, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Press a button, and you have your choice of the unit's automotive or marine modes. An
automatic logbook also calculates your flight time and automatically
records departure and arrival locations. When used with Garmin's free
logbook software—FlightBook—this feature makes light work of maintaining
your logbook. Your flight information will be stored in the unit and
can be downloaded to this exclusive Flightbook software at any time. Garmin
delivers terrain awareness in an intuitive Terrain mode on the GPSMAP 296. The unit combines GPS position, GPS altitude and topographical mapping to give pilots a vivid depiction of potential terrain hazards.
What's in the Box:
GPSMAP 296
One basemap below:
Americas basemap
Atlantic basemap
Pacific basemap
Free Jeppesen update certificate
Trip & Waypoint Manager software
Yoke mount
Automotive mount
Vehicle power cable
AC power adapter
USB cable
Low-profile remote GPS antenna
Carrying case
Owner's manual
Quick reference guide
Features
Sunlight Readable
Full Color Screen
Terrain (TOPO) with Alerts
Lithium Rechargeable Battery
Mapsource & Blue Chart Compatible
Turn by Turn Guidance
If Auto Kit is Purchased, has Voice Activated Turn by Turn
Processor is 2 Times Faster than the 196
Can Display in 10 Different Languages that are Pre-Programmed in the GPS Itself: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch
Benefits
Terrain and obstacle information: By using visual cues and tone alerts, pilots can be aware of potentially dangerous terrain or obstacle conflicts along the current flight path. The unit also offers a configurable look-ahead warning function which gives the pilot additional time to make critical decisions.
Configurable buffer zones: The pilot can set the minimum limits to receive terrain cautions. The unit then presents potential hazards in yellow (to indicate ground proximity of 500-1000 feet) and red (to indicate ground proximity of 100 feet or less).
Obstacles database: Users can view the elevation or relative altitude of any obstacle (towers, buildings, etc.) within the unit’s built-in database. (This feature is only available with the Americas version).
Pop-up alerts: Terrain proximity cautions and alerts pop up as digital thumbnail images in the lower left-hand corner of any page whenever a potential hazard conflict looms ahead.
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