Garmin aera 560 Touch Screen GPS (Americas)

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Product description: Garmin Aera Features Comparison ChartGarmin aera 560The ultimate touch-screen GPS, including XM Weather The Garmin aera 560 is Garmin’s top-of-the-line touch-screen GPS. It includes everything the aera 550 has, but adds XM Weather and Radio features. With the aera 560, you’ll have unparalleled situational awareness, from position and terrain to weather and airspace information.Aviation and automotive features, with optional XM Datalink WeatherThe 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.• Comprehensive nearest airport screen shows airports, weather, navaids and more.• Detailed airport information pages with runways, frequencies and more.• Garmin’s famous panel page, with nearly real-time updates, is a great emergency backup.• The aera 510 and 560 also feature XM Satellite Datalink Weather (requires separate monthly subscription).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, and cigarette lighter adapter .Includes:aera 560, GXM ™ 40 XM antenna, yoke mount, automotive friction mount, vehicle power cable, battery, A/C adapter, USB cable, pilot's guide, quick start manuals, one year free aviation data base coupon, and carry 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:	Yes
WAAS:	Yes	HSI Screen:	Yes
VNAV:	Yes	Obstacles:	Yes
Runway Centerlines:	Yes	Battery Life:	up to 3.5 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:

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	Avionics Screen Cleaners - $3.50 Passengers and copilots have a nasty habit of touching the screen of your GPS, multi-function display or radar (you're probably guilty too). These handy Screen Cleaners will remove fingerprints, oil and everyday dustwithout damaging your expensive avionics. Enhances visibility and keeps your cockpit looking like new. Each package contains one moist and one dry towelette specially formulated for use on aircraft electronics.
	Zaon Portable Collision Avoidance System (PCAS XRX Onyx) - $1,395.00 Portable Detection with Direction This portable unit provides excellent detection at a fraction of the cost of installed units. The XRX is the worlds only portable collision avoidance system to deliver target bearing information from within the cockpit. Features: 3-D view Quadrant Direction, 45° increments Instant traffic updates with no delays Completely portable and self-contained Digital range, scalable from 6NM to 1NM Audio voice alerts for threats and advisories Relative altitude, scalable from ±2500 ft to ±500 ft, with ascending/descending indicator Designed for metal, composite or fabric-covered airframes, high- or low-wing Displays top three intruders Semi-transparent, polycarbonate housing A built-in altimeter, a built-in compass, and built-in turn/bank and internal thermal sensing provide the highest, real-time accuracy available Built-in directional antenna Menu-driven interface, with selectable aircraft profiles and advanced calibration options Displays the local squawk code, pressure altitude, bank angle, bearing and temperature Integrates with third-party moving map and EFIS systems, including Garmin, Blue Mountain, and others. Simple menu-driven interface gives access to all configuration areas, including separate altitude and range settings, and two different display arrangements. Small size (4h x 3 1/2w x 2 3/4d) does not obstruct pilots view. A great supplement to assist in the tenuous task of scanning for traffic. Includes: Hard shell case, audio cable (for alerts through a headset), cigarette lighter power adapter, silicone gripper feet, VELCRO mounting dots, owner's manual on CD-ROM, quick reference guide. View Traffic on Your Garmin handheld: Use the optional Uplink Cable to display traffic information on your Garmin 396, 496/495, 696/695 or aera. "We think a Zaon XRX and a Garmin portable is the best solution." --The Aviation Consumer
	Mini Flight Gear Bag - $24.95 See all Flight Gear Products The perfect way to protect your Garmin Protect your investment with this compact, padded GPS case. Its large, 7 1/2l x 4 1/2w center compartment accommodates almost all modern GPSs, including: Garmin GPSMAP 196-496 and 96/96C; Lowrance 600C, 2000C and 1000; AvMap GeoPilot, GeoPilot II and EKP-IV. Soft lined interior prevents scratches on delicate screens, and an elastic strap keeps your GPS secure. Three zippered exterior pockets are ideal for storing accessories, like antennas, power cables and more. Finally, you can store your Garmin 496, XM antenna, GPS antenna and cigarette lighter cable in separate compartments! Measures 9 1/2l x 6w x 5h, so it fits perfectly under seats or in existing flight bags. Six year warranty.
	Dual Cigarette Lighter Adapter - $14.95 This cigarette lighter socket splitter is great for hooking up two electronic devices to the aircraft's power supply, allowing you to run your GPS and radio at the same time. Features a 90° pivoting arm and red LED indicator light.
	12V Cabin Power Connector - $19.95 Now you can plug your handheld GPS into your new Cessna's electrical system with this handy adapter. Simply insert the small end of the connector into the airplane's 12 volt cabin power outlet, then plug your GPS, radio or laptop into the female cigarette adapter end. The adapter weighs almost nothing, but will stand up to almost any abuse. Measures 8 1/2 in. long.
	Garmin Battery Charging Kit (for Garmin aera) - $64.00 Kit includes: Lithium Ion Battery AC Adaptor Charging Dock
	Suction Cup Mount (for Garmin aera) - $14.00 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units. Requires cradle (9374).
	Garmin GA 25MCX External Antenna - $31.49 For better GPS reception in vehicle interiors, this new and improved remote antenna is the answer. Built-in, magnetic mount for the outside of your vehicle. Comes with over 8 feet of cable and MCX connector. Measures 2 3/4 "L x 2"W x 3/4"H.
	Carrying Case (for Garmin aera) - $29.95 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units.
	Replacement Lithium Ion Battery (for Garmin aera) - $39.99 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units.
	Aviation Bracket with bare wires (for Garmin aera) - $69.95 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units. Bare wires are exposed for hardwiring into aircraft power source.
	Garmin Aera Panel Dock - $129.95 This ingenious system allows you to mount your portable GPS in your aircraft panel, making for a professional appearance (also great for homebuilders). Holes in the back of the Panel Dock have room for all cables and wires. Fits in a standard 6 1/4 avionics stack, and allows the GPS to be quickly removed for use outside the airplane. Includes mounting hardware.
	Extension Cable for Garmin XM Antenna - $18.89 Six foot extension cable for Garmin XM antenna.
	Garmin Aera Uplink Cable - $149.95 This Uplink Cable allows you to display traffic information from a Zaon XRX on a Garmin Aera 500, 510, 550 or 560. Its fast and easy to set up. Traffic is displayed on the moving map page of your Garmin, just like TIS. The Garmin will even provide pop up alerts when traffic is deemed a threat. Requires a Garmin aera and a PCAS XRX ONYX with version 2.0+ software.
	Garmin GA 25 External Antenna Suction Cup Mount - $11.45 This suction cup mount attaches to the external antenna for mounting on a glass surface. Compatible with GA 25 BNC/MCX GPS antenna (8032A).
	Glare Shield Mount for Garmin aera - $39.95 Lifetime Warranty These are simply the finest mounting systems available. Each features sturdy aluminum construction, a durable powder coat finish and infinitely adjustable rubber ball joints. Every RAM Mount carries a Lifetime Warranty. The square base has four pre-drilled holes at each corner. Ideal for mounting to the Garmin Aera series GPS units. Attaches to the Garmin cradle (not included). Includes: Glareshield Mount Standard Double Socket Arm Ram Circle Base
	12V Power Cable (for Garmin aera) - $28.00 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units. Requires cradle (9374).
	Garmin AC/DC Adaptor (for Garmin aera) - $24.99 Use your automotive and aviation electrical accessories at home. Standard 110V plug with female DC connector.
	Dash Mount (for Garmin aera) - $23.00 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units. Requires cradle (9374).
	GA 27C Antenna (for Garmin aera) - $99.99 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units. Includes low profile antenna with suction cup and magnetic mounts, eight feet of cable, and MCX connector.
	Automotive Mount (for Garmin aera) - $34.99 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units.
	Garmin AC Adaptor (for Garmin aera) - $25.00 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units. Includes US (110V) and European (220V) adaptors.
	Garmin 396/496 XM Antenna Dock - $79.95 Here is the perfect companion to your new Garmin 396/496. Now you can move the XM antenna from plane to plane, or from vehicle to vehicle, along with the GPS itself. This Antenna Dock is designed to mobilize your costly 396/496 XM antenna. It helps to maintain the clean look of a permanent installation by organizing the antenna cable. To utilize the Antenna Dock, attach the base to your antenna and install the cradle in the necessary location. Using a simple twist & lock mechanism the base will lock your antenna into the preinstalled cradle, and your 396/496 XM antenna is ready to go.
	Yoke Mount for Garmin aera - $42.95 Lifetime Warranty These are simply the finest mounting systems available. Each features sturdy aluminum construction, a durable powder coat finish and infinitely adjustable rubber ball joints. Every RAM Mount carries a Lifetime Warranty. The square base has four pre-drilled holes at each corner. Ideal for mounting to the Garmin Aera series GPS units. Attaches to the Garmin cradle (not included). Includes: Yoke Base Standard Double Socket Arm Ram Circle Base
	Portable Friction Mount (for Garmin aera) - $39.99 Accessory for Garmin aera series GPS units. Requires cradle (9374).
	Beechcraft Yoke Mount for Garmin aera - $39.95 Lifetime Warranty These are simply the finest mounting systems available. Each features sturdy aluminum construction, a durable powder coat finish and infinitely adjustable rubber ball joints. Every RAM Mount carries a Lifetime Warranty. This square base has four pre-drilled holes at each corner. Ideal for mounting to the Garmin Aera series GPS units. Attaches to the Garmin cradle (not included). Includes: Beechcraft Yoke Base Standard Double Socket Arm Ram Square Base
	Lifetime Traffic Receiver (for Garmin aera 550 and 560) - $119.99 Traffic tie-ups can't always be prevented. But with Garmin's GTM 20 portable traffic receiver, you can often avoid them. Avoid Traffic Tie-ups The GTM 20 is an integrated FM TMC (Traffic Message Channel) traffic receiver, antenna and cigarette lighter adapter. It receives digital information (where available) on traffic and road construction tie-ups that your compatible Garmin aera® unit uses to offer an alternate route. TMC data, available in a fast-growing number of cities throughout North America, gives prompt, accurate notification of accidents, road construction, police, or emergency action, etc. so you can visually monitor traffic flow and, if necessary, avoid traffic tie-ups. Plug and Drive The GTM 20 is a simple plug-and-play solution that combines a self-contained antenna, traffic link and 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter to provide real-time traffic alerts. No professional installation required. Just plug the GTM 20 into your compatible Garmin device, and you're ready to receive data. Receive Real-time Traffic Data In most areas, depending on the service provider, TMC traffic broadcasts are continuous there's no waiting for scheduled traffic news updates or random alerts. With the GTM 20, you see traffic developments in real-time, as they happen, so you can make the right decision sooner. Because traffic broadcasts are received via a "silent" FM data channel, you can still listen to music or news programming on your car radio without interference from incoming FM traffic data transmissions. Traffic receiver compatible with Garmin aera 550 and 560 only.
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Garmin Aera Features Comparison Chart

Garmin aera 560
The ultimate touch-screen GPS, including XM Weather

The Garmin aera 560 is Garmin’s top-of-the-line touch-screen GPS. It includes everything the aera 550 has, but adds XM Weather and Radio features. With the aera 560, you’ll have unparalleled situational awareness, from position and terrain to weather and airspace information.

Aviation and automotive features, with optional XM Datalink Weather
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.
• Comprehensive nearest airport screen shows airports, weather, navaids and more.
• Detailed airport information pages with runways, frequencies and more.
• Garmin’s famous panel page, with nearly real-time updates, is a great emergency backup.
• The aera 510 and 560 also feature XM Satellite Datalink Weather (requires separate monthly subscription).

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, and cigarette lighter adapter .

Includes:
aera 560, GXM ™ 40 XM antenna, yoke mount, automotive friction mount, vehicle power cable, battery, A/C adapter, USB cable, pilot's guide, quick start manuals, one year free aviation data base coupon, and carry 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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Lifetime Traffic Receiver (for Garmin aera 550 and 560)

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VFR Sectional Chart

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Terminal Procedures Publications

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En Route Low Altitude Chart

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Suction Cup Mount (for Garmin aera)

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Aviation Bracket with bare wires (for Garmin aera)

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Featured Reviews

Overall

Pros

The Garmin aera 560 is a great product with excellent features. It instantly helped with situational awarness and lets me spend more of my attention to flying the plane and less time looking at my map or flight plan and I love the touch screen. It also works very well as an auto GPS.

Cons

Some of the more advance features are a bit difficult to figure out and the manuals are a bit to technical. I wish they had more video training aids online to learn the more advanced features.

It would have been nice if it came with a back up battery. The battery life seems to be really good on a full charge (like 4 hours) however, some of the older planes I fly do not have lighter plug so a back up battery would be nice for peace of mind in case you do not have time to charge the battery on a return leg or a long flight.

General Comments

I would recomend this product especialy now that the price has dropped.

8-12-2011

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Reviewer - Jack

Location - Belleview, FL

Date - 10-19-2011

Pilot Rating - Commercial

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Excellent product. Everything you expect from Garmin. I purchased it primarily for the weather capabilities and it has proved invaluable.

Cons

Downloading the databases is not intuitive and the website needs to have an easier flow.

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Date - 8-15-2011

Pilot Rating - Student

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Many great options and having the weather radar is great. Has many functions available to make flight planning and enroute planning easy.

Cons

Price of adding weather radar to this unit is costly in my opinion and if the unit gets too hot in the cockpit it will shut off. That usually happens when I need it the most. Battery life is not as good as I would like.

General Comments

Overall I'm pleased with it but for the price, it ought to include the weather radar subscription for at least a year. Hint, hint.

Reviewer - terdo1989

Location - Houston, TX

Date - 8-15-2011

Pilot Rating - Private

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Easy to use; Solid Performance

Pros

Clear screen, easy to use ( I trained in a G1000 equipped 172S) the Aera is simple and fast - much easier entry than all the knob spinning and clicking on the G1000). I fly a Remos, a piper arrow and some 172's with steam guages - the Aera gives me a reliable unit that is ALWAYS familiar. The Wx is awesome in SE Texas - pop up TS are always a factor and it is nice to know what is ahead of me.
The touchscreen is really nice - not too sensitive.
the size is good - it doesn't get in the way yet provides a good enough picture for situational awareness.

Cons

The very expensive subscriptions - while the 1st year of map updates is included - the XM Wx and Radio are costly; I am almost scared to find out what map costs will be... I do use an iPad too so some of my info may remain there.

My 3 stars in value is due to the high cost of the subscriptions/updates - the unit itself comes with all the cables and antennas and mounts that you need and is well packaged.

General Comments

The unit is easy to use - the yoke mount works well
The XM radio is nice in the plane and the car.

the car mode works well - too bad to get the FULL nexrad you have to switch to aviation mode.

Date - 8-12-2011

Pilot Rating - Student

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I would recomend this product especialy now that the price has dropped.

Date - 8-10-2011

Pilot Rating - Private

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third Garmin GPS

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Quicker and more functional than the 396 I replaced with this. The 396 was never reliable, would turn itself off randomly, wouldn't recognize the battery was connected. Avionics shop it was purchased from would only send it to Garmin to evaluate for $425, so I sent it to Garmin myself for $400. Worked about three months, and started all the old problems again, Garmin sent a second new battery, but that didn't help. Gave up on the 396 as unreliable even when it was working sporadically. I'm hoping the new technology in the Aera gets around the 396's faults.

Cons

Touch screen not perfect in turbulence. Will have to see if the Aera works any longer than the 396. Went with another Garmin because I already had an XM weather account.

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Location - USA, LA, New Orleans

Date - 7-22-2011

Pilot Rating - Commercial

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Date - 7-21-2011

Pilot Rating - ATP

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Great color, fairly intuitive use, many great features.

Cons

Direct to feature (used regularly) is hard to use...very annoying.

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Date - 7-8-2011

Pilot Rating - Commercial

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Date - 6-23-2011

Pilot Rating - Commercial

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Date - 6-9-2011

Pilot Rating - Instrument

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Pros

Good for serious IFR weather determination.
Good reception even without an external GPS antenna (I have mine on the central console in a C182.
Easy to use interface during flight.

Cons

Appears to have a short battery life when using XM antenna and without external power.
Larger display would be nice.

General Comments

Fellow Pilots please learn from my mistake.
Last year at Airventure I bought a Flightprep product that was supposed to deliver the same services as the Garmin Aera 560 with weather etc, but with a bigger display. That purchase turned out to be a big mistake. On my first flight I discovered that the Flightprep display could not be read in direct sunlight. In subsequent flights the Flightprep would fail altogether, just when I needed weather info the most.
I have used the Aera on two flights just recently and put it through the paces. It worked flawlessly, was easy to use, and could be read in direct sunlight.
My use has been too short to say much about the reliability but compared to my experience with the FlightPrep, it is much better.

Date - 5-29-2011

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Awsome unit, really easy to use

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pricy but well worth the peace of mind

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Date - 5-26-2011

Pilot Rating - ATP

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Date - 5-25-2011

Pilot Rating - Private

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nice size, easy touch screen. Cann't say much on durability or reliability, only had the unit a short time.It does make life better in the air......... I like the unit over the other products on the market.

Cons

Batt life short, need external batt or.............Instructions very poorly written, not good for the everyday pilot...They need to use the KISS rule..They assume you own a unit and know how to use their product.... Need better way of turning on and off the unit, sometimes I dont know if it is turnoff or just the screen. Would be nice to have adapter for the bose head set included.

General Comments

Dont like the all the extra fees, you need to have some money to pay for fuel, if they would keep the price down, I know several other pilots would jump on the band wagon. Hope the screen holds up and if it doesnt, hope they stand behind the product, over all it is GREAT,

Date - 5-25-2011

Pilot Rating - Instrument

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Date - 4-27-2011

Pilot Rating - Student

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Seems to be everything they said it was.

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Battery life

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Date - 4-25-2011

Pilot Rating - Commercial

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I like the 4.3 screen. User friendly. Subscribed to wx and really like this feature. So far, real pleased with the Garmin 560.

Cons

When I updated the free aviation database I still get the same expiration date of October 2010. I updated in April 2011. It took 4 hours to update. Do not understand the expiration dates not changing to April 2011. Makes me wonder if I got the updates.

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I have 3 Garmins, 2 for flying and 1 for my truck. Like Garmin GPS's.

Date - 4-5-2011

Pilot Rating - Student

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Extremely easy and intuitive to use! Touch screen works great!!! Comes with a year of free updates!!!

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Battery life when using XM weather. I think Garmin should come up with an extended batttery. Personally I'd rather have an aviation GPS only and save a few dollars, because I will never use it in my car, I already have one for that purpose!

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Date - 3-9-2011

Pilot Rating - ATP

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Nice screen view, nice colors, easy to find pages fast with the touch screen, nice compact case to store the unit, easy to type in information needed, unlike scrolling to all the spaces to type in like the Garmin 496.

Cons

Seems like the XM weather antenna for this unit takes a lot longer to access all the weather details, and even longer for the weather to animate.
I wish I could re-organize the icons on the automobile pages to access the ones I use the most without changing pages.

General Comments

My Garmin 496 developed enough malfunctions to not be safe to fly with... I started to buy another 496, but went with the nice sale price on the Aero 560, since the 496 is now discontinued by Garmin. I would say that was a nice choice, with so many convenient and advanced features of the Aero. It is more user friendly and faster to access information. I use it every day in my highway patrol car, and will use it whenever I fly my 1958 Cessna 175.

Date - 2-24-2011

Pilot Rating - Commercial

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Pros

So far I have used it mostly in auto mode and am impressed with the information it contains.

Cons

The databases for the aviation mode expired in Aug. & Sept. 2010 meaning I received a valuable tool that was out of date before it was shipped. Am I missing something here??

General Comments

As I get used to the aviation mode I am sure I will have more comments both pro and con. While quite pleased to date with the unit, I am very disappointed to know that I have to renew the subscriptions immediately.

Date - 11-17-2010

Pilot Rating - Private

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Moving map shows where you are on the sectional.
You can overlay the weather.
Easy enough to use without even looking at the manual.

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