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Garmin 296 GPS (Americas)
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Garmin Lithium Ion battery Pack $59.95 
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Cigarette Lighter Adapter $23.30 -
Mini Flight Gear Bag $24.95 
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Protective Cover $14.50 -
Garmin Panel Dock $99.95 -
A/C Charger (for Garmin GPS) $39.95 -
Power/Data Cable $27.96 -
Alkaline AA Battery $1.25 -
Carrying Case (for Garmin GPS) $32.00 -
Auto Mount $34.95 -
Adjustable Yoke Mount $69.95 -
Garmin 256MB Data Card $139.99 -
Remote Speaker $44.55 -
PC Data Cable (for Garmin GPS) $38.95 -
Garmin 128MB Data Card $89.99
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Garmin 196-496 Suction Cup Mount $42.95 -
Garmin Lithium Ion battery Pack $59.95 -
Protective Cover $14.50 -
Garmin Screen Protector (296-496) $18.95 -
Heavy Duty Fuel Tester $13.50 -
Garmin Panel Dock $99.95 -
FAR AIM 2012 (ASA) $9.98
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Garmin 128MB Data Card $89.99 -
Cigarette Lighter Adapter $23.30 -
Portable Beanbag Mount $34.95 -
E6B Flight Computer by Sporty's $69.95 -
Sporty's Instrument Rating Course--DVD $265.00
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| ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsI purchased this GPS for our Air Attack Module for use on wildland fires. We have this model in other ships and are extremely pleased with it. It is very easy to set up and use. The price was also right. Thank you Sporty's for your quick shipping and great service. We will definitely do business with you in the future. |
Date - 6-30-2009 Pilot Rating - Student Overall  Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes |  ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) ConsMaps for auto-mode are lousy. They only take you to a general area and you can not go to an address or look through a list of POI's. Would not buy if that is what you are looking for. General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 6-26-2009 Pilot Rating - ATP OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Reliable, bright screen, battery life ConsNo Wx capability, but since I fly in Alaska where it isn't available, no big deal. General CommentsA great value at under $1000 for a moving map GPS. I use it in both helicopters and airplanes. Highly recommend! |
Date - 6-18-2009 Pilot Rating - Commercial OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | User friendly, very good reference aid when flying/driving. Aviation map has intersections saved allowing direct navigation to the intersection without vectors from ATC, allowing a quicker route/flight. ConsCan be slow getting destinations typed in. Can take some time getting used to. Initial road maps are not very accurate, upgraded with City Navigator and was able to use on several driving trips. General CommentsGreat service from sporty's in providing the GPS and shipping quickly. A++ on the service and price. |
Date - 6-3-2009 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Worked as expected! ConsWish it had taxi diagrams too. General CommentsReduces workload exponentially for VFR flight. |
Date - 5-30-2009 Pilot Rating - ATP OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 5-8-2009 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
| Did work out of the box and does everything as advertised. ConsA bit bulky and heavy due to the battery required for backup power. General CommentsCan't comment on the durability or reliability as the unit is too new. |
Date - 4-15-2009 Pilot Rating - Commercial OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | WAAS- extremely accurate position. Occasionally loses satellite reception briefly during inverted flight. Picks it right back up without skipping a beat when upright. MOUNTING DEVICES FOR STICK CONTROLLED AIRCRAFT- Despite the yoke mount and dash mount that came with the package... i needed to find a way to mount it to the glareshield of my T-45 (it has a stick, no yoke and since aerobatics and high "G" is in my daily operations routine the no skid dash mount devices dont work for me). A couple of binder clips will hold the cradle snugly on the dash through 5G turns, and overhead aerobatics. It would be nice if there were a different style mount available to accommodate a no-yoke, no-dash option. General CommentsGreat capability for moderate price. Nice color maps. High programability. Terrain Awareness (if obstacle database kept current). I am swiftly becoming hooked on this fine piece of gear. Would be cool if the government made it standard issue for Military Pilots. |
Date - 3-26-2009 Pilot Rating - ATP OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General CommentsOur 3rd Unit, good choice! |
Date - 3-10-2009 Pilot Rating - Recreational OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Commentsexcellent |
Date - 2-26-2009 Pilot Rating - Commercial OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 10-7-2008 Pilot Rating - ATP OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Great screen display, easy to read, day or night. Easy to use menu and nice features. You can even change the size of the font, to make reading even easier. ConsWhen using the panel feature the screen updating is a bit slow, causing a jerky motion of the display, similar to those who have used a flight simulator on their computer. If that smoothness is important to you, then it might be better to go with the GPSMAP495, which has a faster chip. General Comments Great unit. I am very pleased with it, but what else can you expect from a GARMIN. I would recommend that you some how use the external power feature, either by the provided cigarette power cable or use the power/data cable accessory, which is a more permanent power supply if you own the aircraft. |
Date - 9-11-2008 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 7-30-2008 Pilot Rating - Student OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Easy to use ConsProprietary memory card is overpriced General Comments With additional software, I can use this in my car, boat and ATV. |
Date - 7-11-2008 Pilot Rating - Student OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
Date - 6-18-2008 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Very complete unit with three modes (Aviation, Vehicle and Marine) it includes Weight and Balance calculations and E6B Flight Computer, Celestial Information, Flight instruments page, Terrain page, alerts, a free Jeppesen update and a lot more. The rechargable lithium battery runs for more than Six hours and it comes with almost all accessories needed to install it almost anywhere plus some more accessories that you can buy separatelly. ConsNo preloaded maps. General CommentsExcellent choice for Fixed mount or as a backup GPS unit at a reasonable price. |
Date - 4-9-2008 Pilot Rating - Commercial OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Easy to use. ConsReciever could be better. My E-Trex locks on to satellites where the 296 would not. General CommentsNice unit. |
Date - 2-14-2008 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | Intuitive and easy to use if you have some understanding of how GPS interfacing works. Very expensive General CommentsI look at it as a necessary purchase if you rent planes. A great investment that will last many years. |
Date - 2-6-2008 Pilot Rating - Private OverallDurability Reliability Value Usability Expected Recommended Yes | ( No Pros Listed From Reviewer ) Cons( No Cons Listed From Reviewer ) General Comments( No General Comments Listed From Reviewer ) |
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One Year Guarantee Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received. Price Guarantee Sporty's guarantees competitive pricing on everything we sell. If you find a competitor offering an identical item at a lower advertised price, just mail or fax us the ad, and Sporty's will match that price. Standard Express Shipping We offer the fastest shipping in the business, so you won't have to wait for your important charts or a last-minute gift. Since we stock almost everything we sell, we offer same day shipping: in-stock orders placed by 5pm Eastern (weekdays), will be shipped that same day, often within minutes of ordering. Plus, all orders arrive in just 2 business days with standard shipping. Overnight shipping is also available on most items.  Return Policy For over 50 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this! Sporty's Shops ATTN: Returns Dept Clermont County/Sporty's Airport 2001 Sporty's Drive Batavia, OH 45103 Customer Service Our Customers Write Privacy Policy |
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