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Garmin GPSMAP 196 (Americas)
 - 7 customer reviews.
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The GPSMAP 196 is a versatile navigator for air, land, and sea.
This WAAS-capable unit has detailed moving map graphics, HSI steering guidance,
a Jeppesen database, and all the other pilot-friendly features you'd expect from
Garmin. You'll be amazed at the exceptional resolution and contrast on this
unit's 12-level grayscale display, and its lightning-fast processor makes for
extremely fast map redraws and scrolling.
Situational awareness gets a boost from built-in land detail that includes
political boundaries, cities, interstates, roads, rivers, and lakes. Steering
guidance is clearly presented through a graphic HSI with VNAV, with extended
runway centerlines to help orient you to the runway. An automatic logbook also
calculates your flight time and automatically records departure and arrival
locations. When used with Garmin's free logbook software—FlightBook—this feature
makes light work of maintaining your logbook. Your flight information will be
stored in the unit and can be downloaded to this exclusive GPSMAP 196 Flightbook
software at any time.
The GPSMAP 196 compromises nothing in its versatility, going from cockpit to
land to water. In fact, it offers some of the same features found in expensive
in-dash car navigation systems, including auto routing. In addition to the
built-in Garmin basemap, the GPSMAP 196 accepts most of our MapSource(R) products.
Features include:
- 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
- Turn-by-turn automotive routing
- Advanced scrolling feature reveals detailed information when rolling the
cursor over the built-in basemap.
- Large (3.8-diagonal) 12-level grayscale display in a slim package
- Fast processor provides map redraws and scrolling at over twice the
speed of previous aviation portables
Package includes:
- GPSMAP(R) 196 receiver
- Americas Datbase Autoroute
- Free single Jeppesen(R) update
- Yoke mount
- Dash mount
- PC interface cable
- Cigarette lighter adapter
- Remote antenna with suction cup mount
- Owner's manual
- Quick reference guide
List Price: $595.00
Our Price: $549.00
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Just what I anticipated
by Timothy from Smithfield VA USA
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Exactly what I needed
by Bob from Fargo ND USA
Pros: Easy to read. Battery life great, 15 hours +.
Cons: color screen would be nice. Worth the extra price??
Review: Excellent back up for any aircraft. Perfect for small aircraft without much other nav equipment. Has all needed info in the data base to replace 50 pounds of books & paper .
Monday, November 30, 2009
Excellent GPS Unit!
by Pilot Guy Rob from Madison, WI
Pros: Easy to use, see, and understand, enhances safety
Review: I am a low hour pilot (70 hours) and found the 196 to be an easy to use and reliable unit. It was my instructor's. I liked it so much I convinced him to sell it to me. He upgraded to the color unit. Nice to know exactly where you are and where the airport is. Don't see the airport? Just fly to it on the GPS, it will appear. Right runway? The runway numbers show on the map so you are sure you are approaching the correct one. Safety is enhanced for many reasons including the "nearest" button.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Better than what I expected
by Rick from Alachua FL USA
Pros: Lots of good info and real accurate
Review: I am a new pilot and this was right on the price and gets me to where I want to go. I love having it as a backup with lots of info for a new pilot. When you are a new pilot you worry more about engine failure and this product gives me options of places to land.
Monday, August 03, 2009
The Handheld for Me
by Bill from Ormond Beach FL USA
Review: This is the replacement for a GPSMAP 195 that Garmin is no longer offering repair service for. After my experience with the 195 I found the 196 easy to use. This is an affordable, user friendly hand held for the occasional small airplane GA pilot. I would like to have easy to find instructions for using the yoke mount and updating the data base.
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
by Benjamin from Butler PA
Review: Great product for GA. Get the GPSMAP 296, it's worth it.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Its an excellent navigator ..
by Eggert from Kissimmee FL USA
Pros: Easy to use and has features to please most of aviatiors.
Cons: Doesn't have a colour screen
Review: It's exactly what I had imagined and even better. I love the big screen and the backup instruments that can be displayed. The info that can be retained from it is also very handy in the air.
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On Monday, January 25, 2010 a customer asked:
Q: Is 496 a newer model that will be equal to 196?
Do you have a phone whre I can call to order? this is my work e-mail.
A:
Yes, the 496 is much newer than the 196. The 496 was first introduced in July 2006 and the 196 was first released in July 2002. After the 496 came the 696 in October 2008. And, most recently, the Garmin aera series in November 2009. You can reach us by phone at 1-877-314-7575.
On Wednesday, January 20, 2010 a customer asked:
Q: Does the 196 update the displays as fast as the 496...?
A:
The 496 will have a faster refresh rate than the 196.
On Tuesday, April 28, 2009 a customer asked:
Q: what do you need to make the 196 gps wass capable
A:
The Garmin GPSMAP 196 is WAAS capable. A WAAS-capable receiver can give you a position accuracy of better than three meters (10 feet) 95 percent of the time. And you don't have to purchase additional receiving equipment or pay service fees to utilize WAAS.
On Saturday, April 18, 2009 a customer asked:
Q: I live in Hawaii.
Is the Hawaii database included with the 196?
Thanks.
A:
Yes, Hawaii is included.
On Thursday, February 05, 2009 a customer asked:
Q: In order to upgrade our 196 we need to download to our pc. Is there anyway we can use a USB connection? Not sure if we have a serial connection on our pc.
A:
The PC interface cable that is included does require a serial connection. However, you can buy a Serial to USB adapter at most electronics stores.
On Wednesday, January 21, 2009 a customer asked:
Q: I have a crop dusting operation and I need a gps that I can put lat longs in and fly to that waypoint. can i do that with the 196?
A:
Yes, absolutely. The Garmin GPSMAP 196 allows you to create up to 50 custom waypoints.
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