Garmin GPS Aera 500 ( Aviation)
Garmin’ s aera series of dual-duty GPS portables offer easy transition from flying to motoring – by combining the best in moving-map display features with intuitive, menu-driven touchscreen control. With aera, fingertip navigation has entered a whole new era: One that streamlines operation. Eliminates knobs and buttons. Simplifies the pilot/ motorist interface. And lets you think in terms of door-to-door guidance, not just runway-to-runway.
Physical & Performance:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 5.3" W x 3.3" H x .9" D ( 13.5 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm)
Display size, WxH: 3.81" W x 2.25" H ( 9.7 x 5.7 cm) ; 4.3" diag ( 10.9 cm)
Display resolution, WxH: 480 x 272 pixels
Display type: touchscreen WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 9.5 ounces ( 270 g)
Battery: removable, rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 5 hours ( less with full backlight and options)
Waterproof: yes ( IPX7)
Voltage range: 11-35
Receiver: high-sensitivity with WAAS position accuracy
IFR or VFR: VFR
Maps, Databases & Memory:
Basemap: yes
Navigation database ( includes Jeppesen® data) : yes
Types of Jeppesen data: full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints
Navigation database coverage areas: Americas or Atlantic or Pacific
Preloaded Terrain database: yes
Preloaded Obstacles database: yes ( U.S. and Europe only)
Preloaded SafeTaxiâ„¢ airport diagrams: not available
Preloaded AOPA Airport Directory: not available
Preloaded Garmin FliteCharts® : no
Preloaded low & high altitude enroute airways: yes
Preloaded private airports: yes ( U.S. only)
Preloaded street maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Accepts data cards: yes ( microSDâ„¢ cards)
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Waypoints/ favorites/ locations: 3, 000 ( aviation mode) ; 1, 000 ( automotive mode)
Routes: 50
Features:
Moving map: yes
Patented panel page: yes
HSI ( GPS-based) : yes
IFR map mode: yes
Traffic Information Services ( TIS) alerts compatible: yes
Audible terrain alerts: yes
Terrain resolution: standard
Smart Airspace Feature ( generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts) : yes
Automatic logbook: yes
Separate serial and USB interfaces: yes
Voice prompts ( e.g. " Turn right in 500 ft." ) : yes ( auto mode)
Speaks street names ( e.g. " Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft." ) : yes ( auto mode)
Lane assist ( guides you to the proper lane for navigation) : no
3-D map view: yes ( auto mode)
Bluetooth® wireless technology: yes ( auto mode)
Speed limit indicator ( displays speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe) : no
FM traffic compatible: no
Custom POIs ( ability to add additional points of interest) : yes ( auto mode)
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. & Canada compatible: no