Featuring crisp 4.3-inch QVGA wide-format displays with touchscreen interface, Garmin's aera series of GPS portables are the perfect fly/drive navigation solution. All four aera models come with preloaded automotive maps, a built-in terrain/obstacles aviation database, Garmin's patented Panel Page, and more. So, you can transition smoothly from runways to roadways with the aera model that best matches your needs and budget.

Consider the aera 510
Stepping up from Garmin's base model aera 500, the 510 version adds support for NEXRAD imaging and all the other great XM WX(TM) satellite weather capabilities. Plus, you can use the XM Radio capability to enjoy 170+ channels of digital music, news and other programming through your headset or cabin audio system. (The GXM 40 smart antenna is included with your aera.) In addition to the XM satellite access, the aera 510 comes fully preloaded with detailed aerial mapping of terrain contours and structural features. So, you'll have a wealth of information resources at your fingertips, to help you make better flying decisions. What's more, the simplicity of a single integrated cabling solution for power, music and datalink weather antenna options makes for easy, clutter-free aera connectivity in the cockpit.

In the Air, It's a "Mini-MFD"
Your aera 510 comes ready to fly, right out of the box. Its detailed 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, obstruc¬tions, and so on. Terrain/obstacle detail is shown in standard 30 arc-second resolution on the aera 510 display. And, as in all the aera models, GPS updating is provided at a super-fast 5 Hz rate. 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.

Reach New Levels of Awareness
The aera 510's graphical Terrain page offers both overhead and vertical profile views of the landscape beneath your wings. And an IFR map mode lets you display and navigate on high or low enroute airways - while using your touchscreen map cursor to reference MEAs (Minimum Enroute Altitudes) and distances between intersections. For traffic awareness, an optional power/data cable (sold separately) makes it easy to interface your aera with the Garmin GTX 330 Mode S transponder in your aircraft, thus enabling you to access and display TIS traffic alerts in busy terminal airspace. What's more, you can also use the aera to load communications frequencies into your Garmin SL 40 Comm or SL 30 Nav/Comm transceiver.

Garmin aera 510 Aviation Features:

• Easy-to-use touchscreen interface
• Bright 4.3" diagonal, color touchscreen display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
• Lithium-ion battery: lasts up to five hours, depending on usage and settings
• XM weather and audio capability
• Flight Plans: 50 with up to 300 points each
• Flight log: At least 30 most recent flights
• Auto time zone - aera will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
• High-sensitivity GPS receiver with WAAS position accuracy for improved performance and reception
• Simplified PC connectivity, using USB for easy data base updates

Garmin aera 510 on the road
When you arrive at your destination runway, aera lets you hit the ground running - with full automotive GPS capability and preloaded City Navigator(R) NT street mapping. Operating much like Garmin's popular nuvi(R) line of touchscreen auto navigators, your aera 510 offers voice-guided turn-by-turn directions with text-to-speech audio technology that calls out streets by name. In addition, there's built-in Bluetooth(R) support for wireless hands-free calling with your compatible mobile phone. And the aera's built-in "points of interest" database offers helpful guidance to millions of motels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and other local attractions. You can use the aera's XM satellite capability to watch the weather or listen to XM Radio entertainment while driving. And to speed your transition from aircraft to automotive mode, a unique "smart mount" for the aera offers instant clip-and-go car navigation.

Garmin aera 510 Automotive Features:

• Preloaded street maps of North America
• Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance - "Turn right on Main Street"
• Bluetooth wireless technology - enabling hands-free calling
• Micro-SD(TM) card slot for optional mapping and data storage
• Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more
• Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator
• Garmin Connect(TM) Photos - associate your favorite images with saved locations and visit Garmin Connect

Garmin aera series: It's the ultimate fly/drive option.

What's in the Box:

• aera 510
• Free single database update
• GXM 40 smart antenna
• Yoke mount with power cable
• Battery pack
• Auto suction cup mount
• USB cable
• Vehicle power cable
• Dashboard disk
• Pilots guide
   

Unit dimensions - 5.3"W x 3.3"H x 0.9"D
Weight - 9.5 oz (270g)
Rugged and waterproof (IPX-7)
Interface with SL30 and SL40 for frequency tuning
GTX 330 interface capability for TIS traffic

Garmin aera Comparison

	aera 500	aera 510	aera 550	aera 560
5 HZ GPS update rate for near-real-time updates of panel page
Patented aviation panel page
Terrain and obstacle data
Private Airport data
XM WX capable and GXM(TM) 40 antenna included (XM WX subscription required)
Standard 30 arc second terrain/obstacle data
High resolution 9 arc second terrain/obstacle data for a more vivid depiction of proximity hazards (over 11 times more onscreen resolution than the standard 30 arc-second)
SafeTaxi(R) with over 950 US airports
AOPA Airport Directory
One year complimentary aviation database updates (obstacles, terrain, SafeTaxi, NavData and AOPA Airport Directory)
Preloaded auto maps with voice prompted directions that speak street names, "turn right on main street"
Bluetooth capability in automotive mode
Ruggedized and waterproof (IEC 529 IPX-7 standards)
Enhanced auto features (lane assist, junction view, and speed limit notification)
NAVTEQ automotive traffic compatible (requires purchase of accessory cigarette lighter adapter with integrated FM traffic receiver)

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Other Helpful Documents:

• Garmin aera Quick Reference Guide
• Garmin aera Pilots Guide

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Customer Reviews For Garmin aera 510 Portable Aviation GPS (Americas): Write a review

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Great GPS by Paull from Marietta GA USA  Pros: Screen size is very good and Satellite acquisition is very fast. Cons: Lack of training material from Garmin. Would help to have more than just a manual. Review: This unit is a backup for our 430 but was also purchased for the XM Weather. The unit acquires satellites very quickly and the XM Weather is a must for IFR trips. It takes a little time to learn to navigate through the various screens. I think Garmin would do well to have an online tutorial to get someone familiar with the various navigation techniques. One would do well to experiment with it on the ground before trying it in the air. All in all it is a great unit! Tuesday, March 02, 2010 Excellent Product, definitely would buy again by Bobby L. from harrison AR USA  Pros: Touch screen makes it simple to use. Review: This is an amazing GPS. Very easy to use. The weather is a must have for any pilot. Easy transition from the Garmin 196, 296 GPS's. Touch screen works grate. Met and exceeded all expectations. Sunday, February 07, 2010 Great Situational Awareness by William from New Hartford CT USA  Pros: Ease of use Cons: Documentation lacks examples- How To Review: Interface very easy to use. All of the VFR features a pilot would be interested in are there. Very manageable during slight turbulence. Screen resolution good, documentation could be better by perhaps using different scenarios, i.e. direct to, nearest, flight planning. I would recommend this to the pilot who is looking for a good,m easy to use backup for navigation in the event of an electrical failure.

 

 

Previous Customer Questions For Garmin aera 510 Portable Aviation GPS (Americas): Ask Your Own Question

On Monday, January 18, 2010 a customer asked: Q: How much does it cost to update the AERA database? A: AOPA Database $49.95 NavData $49.95 (Annual $295) Obstacle Database $49.95 (Annual $195) SafeTaxi $49.95 (Annual $195) Terrain Database $150.00.  Since Terrain data does not include man-made objects (towers, airports, VORs etc.), updates to Terrain data do not occur on a regular basis.