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Garmin GPSMAP 696
$3,595.00
Released November, 2009
The Pros:Large, bright and high resolution 7" display (480 x 800px). Can display maps and instruments at the same time in split screen. Built in XM-satellite radio weather channel with weather display layer.
The Cons:High price. Large size makes it difficult to find room to mount it in a cramped instrument-filled cockpit. Requires an XM satellite subscription for the advanced weather information / functionality.
The Garmin GPSMAP 696 is an ultra-high-end GPS navigation device designed exclusively for pilots. The GPSMAP 696 features a 7" display designed to be sunlight-readable. The device is pre-loaded with extensive databases of departure procedures, standard terminal arrival routes, approach charts, airport diagrams, and other information relevant to pilots, while IFR map mode simulates paper enroute charts.
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The 696 supports XM satellite radio, including advanced weather capabilities like NEXRAD imaging, aviation-specific weather reports, and terminal aerodrome forecasts. The more affordable option, the GPSMAP 695, lacks XM capabilities.
Features
- Aviation-specific GPS navigation device
- Sunlight-readable 7" LCD (480 x 800)
- Garmin FliteCharts (paid service after 6 months)
- NACO departure procedures
- Standard terminal arrival routes
- Approach routes
- Airport diagrams
- IFR map mode
- Victor airways
- Jet routes
- Minimum enroute altitude
- Leg distance
- XM support
- Satellite radio
- Satellite weather
- NEXRAD imaging
- METARs weather reports
- Terminal aerodrome forecasts
- Temporary flight restrictions
- Other weather-related data
- Weather data map overlay
- Garmin SafeTaxi taxiway diagrams
- APOA Airport Directory
- Private airport/heliport data
- Jeppesen terrain database
- Obstacle monitoring
- Altitude-sensitive airspace notifications
- SD card slot
- eLearning training program
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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large, bright and high resolution 7" display (480 x 800px)
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can display maps and instruments at the same time in split screen
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built in XM-satellite radio weather channel with weather display layer
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powerful processor - fast to respond and update display
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allows you to mix and match and customize display elements to your liking
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terrain / topographic maps - clearly displays physical hazards with adjustable alerts
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includes detailed taxiway diagrams for 850 US airports
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upgradable firmware for future fixes and improvements
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large size makes it difficult to find room to mount it in a cramped instrument-filled cockpit
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requires an XM satellite subscription for the advanced weather information / functionality
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