Garmin GPSMAP 196 Aviation GPS Receiver

The technology has been around for years but works fine. To upgrade with Garmin, it was difficult. I finally got it done. Since I fly a plane with a glass panel, I use this as backup in case of electrical failure with the on-board equipment. I chose the Garmin because of reputation and the fact that the AA batteries last quite a while. The "Anywhere" GPS, that was in the running, the batteries don't last that long. I practiced with the Garmin, in my dining room, for about a month and finally nailed it. - Customer Reviews

Product Description Garmin GPSMAP 196 Aviation GPS Receiver The GPSMAP 196 is a powerful aviation portable that acts like a panel but goes from cockpit to land to water without missing a beat. With its crisp, grayscale screen, the 196 is an affordable introduction to Garmin's portable aviation products. Enhance Situational Awareness The WAAS-capable GPSMAP 196 has detailed map graphics, HSI steering guidance, Jeppesen; database and all the other pilot-friendly features you've come to expect from Garmin. Steering guidance is clearly presented through a graphic HSI with VNAV indicator offering a full range of horizontal and vertical awareness. Extended runway centerlines help orient pilots to the runway. The 196 even supports a comprehensive U.S. database of obstacles (upgradeable via the Internet) to help you see and avoid high-rise structural hazards in the vicinity of your flight path.

Product Features
• Unique panel page graphically displays flight information
• Logbook feature automatically records departure airports, arrival airports, and flight time, all of which can downloaded to free Flightbook software
• Extended runway centerlines display on a moving map
• Split-screen moving map and HSI display
• Three distinct modes: Aviation, Land, and Water

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