So Long GPS MAP 496; Hello New Aera!

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Key Takeaways:

  • Garmin is a company known for its continuous innovation and rapid product upgrades in the aviation industry.
  • Garmin GPS devices are a ubiquitous and essential component, commonly found in the cockpits of most Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA).
  • The company offers a range of aviation GPS products for LSA, including popular handheld models (like the 496) and panel-mounted units (such as the 696 and aera).
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Arguably the most common instrument in Light-Sport Aircraft is the GPSMAP496. all photos courtesy Garmin
The panel-mounted 696. Price: $2,895 to $3,595
Garmin’s aera, introduced at the 2009 AOPA Summit. Price: $875 to $2,199

Garmin is a company that, like its contemporaries in the computer or smartphone industries, does not sit still for long. Innovations and upgrades happen swiftly. *** Over the years, Garmin has become a staple of Light-Sport Aircraft. Stick your head inside the cockpit of virtually any SLSA and you’ll probably see a Garmin 296, 396, 496, or 495. The handheld gizmos are ubiquitous, often nestled securely in their panel-mounted

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