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    Garmin 196 GPS (Americas) Garmin 196 GPS (Americas)
    Rated 5/5 based on 6 customer reviews
    Product description: New Low Price! Was $699 —now $549Click here to view GPS Buyer's Guide The Garmin 196 GPS features many of the same advanced capabilities of the Garmin 296 GPS, but with a crisp grayscale screen. It is an exceptional value. Garmin 196 GPS Features: • High resolution 12-level grayscale display is sunlight readable • “Panel” page gives you an EFIS-like “glass cockpit” in your pocket • WAAS-capable GPS for superior accuracy • Automatic logbook calculates all flight times and arrival and departure times • Split screen feature allows you to monitor HSI and map pages • Automotive mode gives you turn by turn driving directions after you land • Alkaline batteries make it a reliable backup GPS The handy VNAV feature makes descent-planning a snap, and extended runway centerlines aid situational awareness. This same GPS works just as well in your car or on your boat. Just select a destination and the 196 will automatically calculate a route from your current location and display turn-by-turn directions. Extra large screen measures 3 3/4” diagonal. Operates on 4 AA batteries (included). Overall size: 6 1/4”w x 3 1/2”h x 2 1/4”d; weighs 1 1/2 lbs. Includes: Garmin 196 GPS, adjustable yoke mount, adhesive automotive dash mount, remote antenna with mount, cigarette lighter power cord, PC interface cable (serial), manual and quick reference guide. Garmin Database Area of Coverage Americas - North, South and Central America (includes Hawaii) Atlantic International - Europe, Africa Pacific International - Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East and the South Pacific (includes Hawaii) Click here for an Interactive Demo Garmin 196 GPS Accessories Sporty's GPS Buyer's Guide
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    Garmin 196 GPS (Americas)

    Special Price: $549.00
    Original Price $549.00
    ID #: 7343A
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    New Low Price! Was $699 —now $549

    Click here to view GPS Buyer's Guide

    The Garmin 196 GPS features many of the same advanced capabilities of the Garmin 296 GPS, but with a crisp grayscale screen. It is an exceptional value.

    Garmin 196 GPS Features:
    • High resolution 12-level grayscale display is sunlight readable
    • “Panel” page gives you an EFIS-like “glass cockpit” in your pocket
    • WAAS-capable GPS for superior accuracy
    • Automatic logbook calculates all flight times and arrival and departure times
    • Split screen feature allows you to monitor HSI and map pages
    • Automotive mode gives you turn by turn driving directions after you land
    • Alkaline batteries make it a reliable backup GPS

    The handy VNAV feature makes descent-planning a snap, and extended runway centerlines aid situational awareness. This same GPS works just as well in your car or on your boat. Just select a destination and the 196 will automatically calculate a route from your current location and display turn-by-turn directions. Extra large screen measures 3 3/4” diagonal. Operates on 4 AA batteries (included). Overall size: 6 1/4”w x 3 1/2”h x 2 1/4”d; weighs 1 1/2 lbs.

    Includes:
    Garmin 196 GPS, adjustable yoke mount, adhesive automotive dash mount, remote antenna with mount, cigarette lighter power cord, PC interface cable (serial), manual and quick reference guide.

    Garmin Database Area of Coverage
    Americas - North, South and Central America (includes Hawaii)
    Atlantic International - Europe, Africa
    Pacific International - Eastern Europe, Asia, Middle East and the South Pacific (includes Hawaii)

    Click here for an Interactive Demo
    Garmin 196 GPS Accessories
    Sporty's GPS Buyer's Guide





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    Date - 2-6-2009

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    Date - 10-10-2008

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Date - 5-22-2008

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    If you can live without color, the grayscale screen is a very good value with excellent features.

    Cons

    Screen is a little smaller than expected.

    General Comments

    It's hard to go wrong with a Garmin product.

    Date - 3-20-2008

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    I have not used all its features yet because I've only flown with it once but the simulator mode really helps.
    On the one flight it performed flawlessly .













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    None... so far

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    Date - 11-14-2007

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    Date - 11-8-2007

    Pilot Rating - Private

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