Now, the company that brought you aviation’s first “mini-MFD” is taking the concept to a whole new level:
With the Garmin aera™ lineup of touchscreen GPS portables.
Featuring crisp 4.3-inch QVGA wide-format displays with menu-driven tap-and-drag user interface, these four
versatile “dual boot” models let you transition seamlessly from runways to roadways with the best in Aviation and
Automotive moving-map navigation. Leveraging Garmin’s industry-leading expertise in integrated systems design,
the aera series offers a full range of smart, easy-to-use guidance solutions for today’s pilot/motorist.
In your aircraft, the aera’s detailed Sectional chart-style shaded mapping and extensive terrain and aviation
databases (including private airports and heliports) help you visualize your flight path in relation to nearby navaids,
terrain, SUAs, obstructions, and so on. For added safety, a database-driven terrain advisory feature offers TAWS-like
color coding and pop-up alerts when possible obstructions or ground proximity conflicts loom ahead. Garmin’s
patented Panel Page affords a reassuring backup to your panel-mounted instruments with its exclusive display of
GPS-derived HSI, altimeter, groundspeed, vertical speed and turn indication. Plus, on the aera 550 and 560 models,
preloaded Garmin SafeTaxi® charts provide detailed taxiway diagrams and position information for over 950 U.S.
airports – while an included AOPA Airport Directory database gives you detailed listings, phone numbers, facilities
and fuel location information on over 7,400 U.S. landing sites, as well as airports of entry for Canada, Mexico and
the Caribbean. Other premium aera 550/560 features include high-resolution 9 arc-second terrain/obstacle detail,
database-derived IFR airways map mode, and more. Further, TIS traffic alerting is supported by all four aera models
(through an interface with your aircraft’s Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder or other compatible third-party
traffic devices).
Weather-watchers take note:
For continuous inflight weather awareness, both the aera 510 and 560
models provide access – via Garmin’s GXM 40 Smart Antenna/Receiver –
to the latest in XM WX™ Satellite Weather capabilities1. Crisp, highresolution
color graphics bring you detailed NEXRAD radar imaging and
METARs data, as well as current reports on precipitation, lightning, winds
aloft, airport terminal forecasts, and more. Weather graphics can be
overlaid on your unit’s moving-map display. And for added entertainment
value, your XM receiver can also be used to access over 170 channels of
XM digital music, news and programming – from your plane, your car, or
wherever you feel like listening. (XM subscription required). You can even
access select XM weather products in auto mode as well. Plus, the
simplicity of a single integrated cabling solution for power, music and
datalink weather antenna options makes for easy, clutter-free aera
connectivity in your choice of cockpits.
Flying or driving, you’re covered
When your aircraft lands, your aera journey continues with full
automotive GPS navigation and preloaded City Navigator® NT street
map coverage for North America or Europe. Operating much like Garmin’s
popular nüvi line of touchscreen auto navigators, all aera models offer
voice-guided turn-by-turn directions with text-to-speech audio
technology that calls out streets by name. In addition, built-in Bluetooth®
support in automotive mode lets you wirelessly interface aera with your
mobile phone, to make and receive calls on the go. Other premium
features available on the aera 550 and 560 models include lane assist
with junction view, speed limit notification, Navteq traffic alerts2,
and more.
Skyways or highways, from driveway to destination: When you travel with
Garmin’s aera series, you’ve got a world of navigation capability at your
fingertips. And with four great models to choose from, it’s easy to find the
aera portable solution that perfectly matches your needs and budget.
aera 500
The most affordable aera touchscreen unit, the 500 model features a crisp 4.3-inch QVGA wide-format screen and preloaded graphical mapping. Go from runways to roadways with preloaded City Navigator® NT street mapping.
11-08044
Americas
$799.00
11-08049
Pacific
$799.00
11-08048
Atlantic
$799.00
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aera 510
Stepping up in capability, the aera 510 adds support for NEXRAD imaging and other great XM WX™ satellite weather capabilities. It also comes with detailed terrain mapping, Garmin’s patented Panel page, preloaded street maps and touchscreen control.
11-08045
Americas
$1299.00
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aera 550
With higher-resolution 9 arc-second terrain graphics, the aera 550 offers detailed aviation and automotive mapping with preloaded SafeTaxi® charts and AOPA Airport Directory. Also includes built-in support for premium auto navigation and traffic features.
11-08046
Americas
$1499.00
11-08052
Pacific
$1499.00
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Atlantic
$1499.00
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aera 560
Garmin’s premiere fly/drive touchscreen portable, the aera 560 combines high-resolution 9 arc-second graphics with support for XM WX™ satellite weather capabilities. It also comes with preloaded SafeTaxi® charts, AOPA Airport Directory, City Navigator® NT street mapping, and support for premium auto features.
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