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    Garmin aera 550 Touch Screen GPS (Americas) Garmin aera 550 Touch Screen GPS (Americas)
    Rated 4.83333333333/5 based on 6 customer reviews
    Product description: Garmin Aera Features Comparison Chartaera 550The most advanced touch-screen features availableThe aera 550 builds on the 500, but adds a host of advanced aviation features, including: SafeTaxi airport diagrams, complete AOPA Airport Directory, higher resolution terrain display and fast 5Hz update rate. On the automotive side, the 550 adds Garmin’s popular Lane Assist feature to show you the correct lane to be in so you don’t miss a turn. It also includes Junction View, which gives a 3D view of interchanges. Plus, you’ll get one year of free aviation database updates.Aviation and automotive featuresThe new aera from Garmin will change the way you look at touch-screen GPSs. This series of compact GPSs is packed with cutting-edge features based on Garmin’s industry-leading expertise in both aviation and automotive GPSs. A completely new interface makes these the easiest-to-use Garmins yet: simply tap the icons to access the desired page, then drag your finger to navigate through each page. It’s also well-suited to the cockpit, with large buttons, minimal button-pushing, and a sunlight-readable 4.3” screen. Includes internal GPS antenna and internal battery. One Year Manufacturer Warranty.Aviation Features• Detailed moving maps with land data, airports, airspace, navaids and much more. • Terrain page warns of nearby terrain or obstacles, including a side profile view. • Detailed airport information pages with runways, frequencies and more. • Garmin’s famous panel page, with nearly real-time updates, is a great emergency backup. • Comprehensive nearest airport screen shows airports, weather, navaids and more.• The aera 510 and 560 also feature XM Satellite Datalink Weather. Automotive Features• Intuitive turn-by-turn navigation, with spoken street names. • Millions of points of interest pre-loaded (hotels, gas stations, ATMs and more). • aera 550 and 560 feature Garmin’s Lane Assist feature, so you never miss an exit. • Media player and picture viewer keep you entertained on the road. New AccessoriesAlso new with the aera are Garmin’s unique single wire mounts, one for your airplane’s yoke and one for your car’s dash. These organize the maze of wires coming out of your GPS into a single one. There is only one connection to the back of the aera, making it fast and easy to move from plane to car and back again. Also includes carrying case, wall charger, cigarette lighter adapter and audio earphones. Includes:aera 550, yoke mount, automotive friction mount, vehicle power cable, battery, USB cable, pilot's guide, quick start manuals, one year free aviation data base coupon, and carrying case. 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)
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    Display Size (H x W):4.3 Diagonal Display Type:Color TFT Touchscreen
    Terrain Alerts:Yes XM Weather / Radio:No
    WAAS:Yes HSI Screen:Yes
    VNAV:Yes Obstacles:Yes
    Runway Centerlines:Yes Battery Life:up to 5 Hour Rechargeable Li-Ion
    Traffic Interface:Optional Unit Size (H x W x D):5.3"w x 3.3"h x 0.9"d
    Unit Weight:9.5 oz. Jeppesen Database:Full + ARTCC, Terrain Alerts, FSS freqs, and Final Approach Waypoints
    Routes / Waypoints:50/300 Basemap:Americas, Private Airports and Heliports, SafeTaxi™ data, AOPA Directory
    Automotive Mapping:Pre-loaded street maps of North America Marine Mapping:

    Garmin aera 550 Touch Screen GPS (Americas)
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    Garmin Aera Features Comparison Chart

    aera 550
    The most advanced touch-screen features available

    The aera 550 builds on the 500, but adds a host of advanced aviation features, including: SafeTaxi airport diagrams, complete AOPA Airport Directory, higher resolution terrain display and fast 5Hz update rate. On the automotive side, the 550 adds Garmin’s popular Lane Assist feature to show you the correct lane to be in so you don’t miss a turn. It also includes Junction View, which gives a 3D view of interchanges. Plus, you’ll get one year of free aviation database updates.

    Aviation and automotive features
    The new aera from Garmin will change the way you look at touch-screen GPSs. This series of compact GPSs is packed with cutting-edge features based on Garmin’s industry-leading expertise in both aviation and automotive GPSs. A completely new interface makes these the easiest-to-use Garmins yet: simply tap the icons to access the desired page, then drag your finger to navigate through each page. It’s also well-suited to the cockpit, with large buttons, minimal button-pushing, and a sunlight-readable 4.3” screen. Includes internal GPS antenna and internal battery. One Year Manufacturer Warranty.

    Aviation Features
    • Detailed moving maps with land data, airports, airspace, navaids and much more.
    • Terrain page warns of nearby terrain or obstacles, including a side profile view.
    • Detailed airport information pages with runways, frequencies and more.
    • Garmin’s famous panel page, with nearly real-time updates, is a great emergency backup.
    • Comprehensive nearest airport screen shows airports, weather, navaids and more.
    • The aera 510 and 560 also feature XM Satellite Datalink Weather.

    Automotive Features
    • Intuitive turn-by-turn navigation, with spoken street names.
    • Millions of points of interest pre-loaded (hotels, gas stations, ATMs and more).
    • aera 550 and 560 feature Garmin’s Lane Assist feature, so you never miss an exit.
    • Media player and picture viewer keep you entertained on the road.

    New Accessories
    Also new with the aera are Garmin’s unique single wire mounts, one for your airplane’s yoke and one for your car’s dash. These organize the maze of wires coming out of your GPS into a single one. There is only one connection to the back of the aera, making it fast and easy to move from plane to car and back again. Also includes carrying case, wall charger, cigarette lighter adapter and audio earphones.

    Includes:
    aera 550, yoke mount, automotive friction mount, vehicle power cable, battery, USB cable, pilot's guide, quick start manuals, one year free aviation data base coupon, and carrying case.

    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)



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    Location - Hill AFB, UT

    Date - 9-14-2011

    Pilot Rating - Commercial

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    Recommended Yes
    Pros

    Easy to use and has all the attachments in one box.

    Cons

    Nothing

    General Comments

    Great value

    Reviewer - Paul Veit

    Location - Spencer, IA

    Date - 8-21-2011

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    aera 550
    Pros

    VERY QUICK AND EASY TO CHANGE SCREENS IN THE BUSY COCKPIT,EASY TO SEE THE DISPLAY.
    DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT

    Cons

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    General Comments

    WORKED GREAT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX.

    Date - 9-5-2010

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    I am a new pilot so I wanted a GPS to give me self confidence in my cross country trips. The Garmin aera 550 was more than I expected. It was so easy to use and the information it provided was excellent. One of the greatest advantages for me was the amount of time I saved using the GPS. I was able to plot directly to my destination and as long as I followed the indicated direction, I did not not waste any time getting off course and then back on course, thus saving me time and most importantly, money.

    Cons

    The only drawback that I have found (it is really not a drawback if you have an external power source) is the battery life.

    General Comments

    Great buy!

    Date - 8-9-2010

    Pilot Rating - Private

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    Pros

    portable
    includes automotive GPS
    includes bluetooth option for hands free phone

    Cons

    screen is a bit small, but very do-able.

    General Comments

    Nice little unit.

    Date - 4-15-2010

    Pilot Rating - Instrument

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    Wow! I just started using it but I am already impressed! The terrain awareness screen is worth the $1500! Very comforting to know the terrain ahead of you especially when vectored off the airways and you know mountains are in the area (common in Southern California). Safe Taxi Charts cool! Seeing the Victor airways on the map is helpfull also! No external antenna required when mounted on the yoke in my Cardinal -- I had to have one for my GPSMAP196. One other cool thing -- you can have multiple Direct To waypoints. For example -- I was navigating on my active flight plan when ATC gave my a new route. I simply used the Direct To function to load the next two (new) waypoints and my destination airport and then I activated that route -- I never did go pack to my original active flight plan. My GPSMAP196 could only navigate to one Direct To waypoint at a time! Love it!

    Cons

    Auto dash mount kinda clumsy. I don't want to leave it on my car's dah so I bring it in the house when not using the GPS in my car. You have to use that dash mount, by the way, to use the wall (AC) charger. The aircraft yoke mount is great -- car mount sucks!

    General Comments

    Well worth the money!

    Date - 4-9-2010

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    At first it appeared a bit overwhelming so I just decided to sit down and read the guide. The beauty is that a lot of it is common sense as to what to press and when. There are other things that need to be done in sequential order. As with anything, us guys really should "read the directions" first. Being able to use the simulator mode is a big plus in the learning process.

    Cons

    I think the price is a bit high but it's new on the market and as with anything, the price will likey go down a bit after while, but you just have to decide when you want to get in and get your feet wet. I really haven's seen any bad thing about the unit yet.

    General Comments

    This is an excellent unit for VFR navigation. Dealing with Spoty's is always a pleasure. They have a very knowledgable staff and are easy to make contact with. The Garmin Aero 550 has so much information to offer and the versatility of using it in auto mode is just one more big plus. I bought my wife a Garmin 1200 for her car at Christmas and she feels just as happy with that. Good job Garmin.

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