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  • Page 1 ™ model: 660 Pilot's Guide...
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX...
  • Page 4 Hampshire SO40 9LR U.K. Tel: +44 (0) 238 052 4000 Fax: +44 (0) 238 052 4004 Aviation Support: +44 (0) 370 850 1243 Garmin Corporation, No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan Tel: 34-93-357-2608 Fax: 34-93-429-4484 Web Site Address: www.garmin.com...
  • Page 5 ©2016 The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. March, 2016...
  • Page 6 Terrain data is obtained from third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data. WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and terrain avoidance information.
  • Page 7 NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. WARNING: The Garmin aera has a very high degree of functional integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical. Although unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication shown by the aera.
  • Page 8 CAUTION: The Garmin aera does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.
  • Page 9 NOTE: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is provided by the FAA and may not be updated outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency through alternate sources and contact the local FSS for interpretation of TFR data. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 10 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 11 Part Number Change Summary 190-02017-20 Initial release Date Description March, 2016 Production Release RR-11 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Blank Page RR-12 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    1.10 Simulator Mode ......................32 SECTION 2 NAVIGATION ......................35 2.1 Introduction ........................35 Data Fields ......................... 36 Compass Arc ........................38 2.2 3D Vision ..........................39 3D Vision Operation ......................40 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Terrain Views ........................95 Terrain Alerts & Setup ......................96 4.3 Traffic ..........................99 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) ..................99 Traffic Ground Track ......................100 Displaying Traffic Data ...................... 100 Data Link Traffic ....................... 101 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 15 Database Purchase, Installation, and Updates ..............130 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing ............... 133 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft ..................133 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio ................ 137 Information about USB Drivers ..................139 Interfacing ........................139 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder ..............
  • Page 16 Software License Agreement ..................... 179 Limited Warranty ......................179 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ..................180 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................181 FCC Compliance....................... 181 Industry Canada Compliance .................... 181 Radiation Exposure Statement ..................182 Index ...........................Index-1 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 17: Section 1 Overview

    Overview SECTION 1 OVERVIEW 1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW The aera 660 presents GNSS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 5”display with a capacitive touch screen. Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Micro SD Card Slot...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    3) Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery line-up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment, and push until it clicks into place. Unit Overview - Battery Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    : 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C). 1) Mount the aera 660 in the aircraft and connect the power cable to the aircraft power outlet (cigarette lighter receptacle). 2) Route the power cable so that it does not interfere with aircraft operation.

  • Page 20: Turning The Unit On/Off

    • Searching the Sky—Receiver is looking for satellites • Acquiring Satellites—Receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 21: Acquiring Satellites

    When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GNSS solution, ‘3D GNSS Location’ is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Display Orientation

    - Green bar—Satellite is being used for the GNSS solution DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 660 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode. Changing the display orientation: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Press the Power Button once quickly.

  • Page 23: Operation

    Basic Touchscreen Operation SCROLLING AND PANNING Scrolling and panning on the touchscreen: Drag up or down to scroll menus, documents, etc. Drag in any direction to pan maps or charts. Scroll 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Dedicated Page Icons

    Zoom In DEDICATED PAGE ICONS Dedicated Page Icons are located vertically on the right side of the screen in landscape mode or horizontally along the bottom of the screen in portrait mode. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 25 Touch to zoom in Nearest Group Icons Weather Group Icons (Nearest Page Only) (Weather Page Only) Direct-to function Page menu • Previous Screen Cancel map pointer • Main Menu (Touch and Hold) 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    Active Flight Plan Displays the Active Flight Plan. Traffic Displays the dedicated Traffic Page. Terrain Displays the Terrain View. Weather Displays Weather Map Page GPS Info Displays current position and satellite status. Tools Displays second-level Tools Icons. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 27: Weather Icons

    Touch the following Weather Group Icons to display the weather product: NEXRAD Radar Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar). Winds Aloft Displays Winds Aloft. Temps Aloft Displays Temperatures Aloft. METAR Displays METARs. AIRMET Displays AIRMETs. SIGMET Displays SIGMETs. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Displays the Weight & Balance. Data Link Displays Data Link Information. Downloads Displays available downloads. User Timer Displays User Timer. Database Displays database and software version information. VIRB Displays VIRB Remote Page. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 29 Displays Special Use Airspace alarm settings. Data Link Displays Data Link Settings. Bluetooth Displays Bluetooth connection settings. ® WiFi Displays WiFi connection settings. Power Displays Power Loss Warning settings. 3D Vision Displays 3D Vision settings. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 30: Accessing System Functionality

    Overview 1.4 ACCESSING SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY OPTION MENUS The aera 660 has a dedicated Icon that displays a context-sensitive list of menu options available. Navigating the option menu:  Touch the Icon  Touch the desired menu option.   Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 31: Data Entry

    When alphanumeric data can be entered, a keypad will appear after touching the desired datafield.  Touch the keypad letters or numbers to enter the desired data.  Touch Enter.    190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 32 Touch the Data Option Button to display a vertical list of data options (if (i.e., On/Off) applicable), or toggle two data options  If using the vertical list, touch the desired data option from the list.   Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 33: Using Map Displays

    The scale bar represents the map scale. Changing the map range: Use the (out) or (in) icons to zoom ‘out’ (increasing), or zoom ‘in‘ (decreasing). Zoom Out Zoom In 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Auto Zoom

    Map Range/Overzoom AUTO ZOOM Auto Zoom allows the aera 660 to change the map display range to the smallest range clearly showing the active waypoint. Auto Zoom can be overridden by adjusting the range and remains that way until the active waypoint changes, a terrain or traffic alert occurs, or the aircraft takes off.

  • Page 35: Map Panning

    If multiple features are present at the Map Pointer position, green arrows will appear on the Map Feature Button. Touching the will cycle through the list of map features present at that position. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Panning The Map

    While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map to activate the Touch the icon to cancel the map pointer map pointer. Panning the map: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map and drag. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 37  Touch the Map Feature Button to review information for the Map Feature.  If desired touch Direct-to to navigate to the map feature.     190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Map Overlays

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu. 2) Touch the desired Map Detail level (-1, -2, -3) on the right side of the screen. The currently selected level is highlighted green. Map Detail Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 39: System Settings

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup. 2) Touch the desired Setup Icon (Display, Sound, Units, Time, Map, Position, Interface, Alarms, Airspace, Data Link, Bluetooth, or Power). 3) Touch Menu > Restore Default. DISPLAY Display Setup 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 40 Overview DISPLAY ORIENTATION The aera 660 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode. Changing the display orientation: From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Press the Power Button once quickly. BACKLIGHT INTENSITY Adjusting backlight intensity: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools >...

  • Page 41: Sound

    ‘Alerts’ and ‘Message’ are a percentage of the ‘Master’ sound. ‘Alerts’ refers to navigation phrases (e.g. "Pull Up"). The Terrain Alerts and Key Tones can also be toggled enabled or disabled. Sound Setup 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Map Setup

    (North Up, Track Up, or DTK Up). COMPASS ARC Enabling/disabling the compass arc: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Map. 2) Touch On or Off in the 'Compass Arc' field. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 43: Data Link Setup

    Tools > Setup > Bluetooth > On. 2) Touch Not Paired next to the GDL Device. A Bluetooth Passkey window with open. 3) Touch OK. The weather/traffic device is now connected. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Wifi Setup

    Changing settings (Units, Time, Position, Interface, Alarms, Air- space, and Power): 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup. 2) Touch the desired Settings Icon (Units, Time, Position, Interface, Alarms, Airspace, or Power). Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 45 Aircraft type, ADS-B Traffic Data Bluetooth Bluetooth setup WiFi WiFi setup Power Power Loss Warning 3D Vision Bug Indicator, Ground Speed, Altitude, Heading, Lateral Deviation, Vertical Deviation, Vertical Speed, Slip/Skid, Synthetic Vision, Panning Timeout 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Nearest Airport Criteria Settings

    6) Touch Private Airports to include Private Airports in the search. 7) Touch Heliports to include Heliports in the search. 8) Touch City Names or Facility Names to display the airport's city or facility name. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 47: Present Position

    1) From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > Position Tab > Menu > Change Nearest Type. 2) Touch the desired nearest type ('Automatic', 'Airport', 'VOR', 'NDB', 'Intersection', 'City', or 'Waypoint'). Viewing the present position: From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > Position Tab. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 48: New Location

    1) From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab > Menu > Start Simulator. 2) Touch Menu > Drive Simulator. 3) Touch the fields to enter the desired data using the keypad. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 49 Overview Simulator Mode 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 50 Overview Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 51: Section 2 Navigation

    The leg of the active flight plan currently being flown is shown as a magenta line on the navigation map. The other legs are shown in white. Inactive Leg (White) Active Leg (Magenta) Aircraft Icon Flight Plan Legs (Navigation Map) 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Data Fields

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Change Data Fields 2) Touch the desired Data Field to change. A list of available Data Field Options is displayed. 3) Touch the desired Data Field Option. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 53: Data Field Options

    • Wx (Dew Point) (WX DEW PT) • Ground Track (TRK) • Wx (Rel. Humidity) (WX HUMIDITY) • Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) • Wx (Temperature) (WX TEMP) • Next Waypoint (NEXT WPT) • Wx (Wind) (WX WIND) 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Compass Arc

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map 2) Touch the dedicated page icon, and touch General. 3) Touch On or Off to display or remove the Compass Arc. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 55: Vision

    3D Vision is a visual enhancement to the aera 660. 3D Vision depicts the topography as seen from outside the aircraft. The depicted imagery is derived from the aircraft's three-dimensional position, and databases of terrain, obstacles, and other relevant features.

  • Page 56: Vision Operation

    Changing the Bearing Pointers: 1) From the Main Menu, touch 3D Vision > Menu 2) Touch a 'Bearing Pointer' Data Option Button, and touch the desired option from the list (Off, GPS, or Nearest Airport). Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 57 • CDI scale = 0.25 - on an approach leg or within 2 nm of the FAF or MAP. • CDI scale = 5.0 - if the previous two conditions do not exist. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 58 Returning to automatic sequencing of route waypoints: 1) From the Main Menu, touch 3D Vision. 2) Touch CRS. 3) Touch Release OBS Hold (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 59: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    CAUTION: The aera is a VFR navigation tool and should not be used to perform instrument approaches. CAUTION: VNAV is only a VFR navigation aid and is not intended for instrument approaches. Distance to Profile Target Altitude Distance to Target Airport Visual Representation of VNAV 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Using The Vnav Feature

    Capturing/cancelling VNAV profile: 1) While navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan, from the Main Menu, touch 3D Vision > Menu. 2) Touch Capture Profile or Cancel Capture. VNAV Indicator VNAV Indicator (3D Vision) Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 61 By—Enter the target location with settings of distance ‘Before’ or ‘After’ a • reference waypoint. To set a target location at a reference waypoint, enter a distance of zero. VNAV Messages—Touch ‘On’ or ‘Off’ to enable/disable VNAV alert messages. • 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Map Display Setup

    • Desired Track (DTK) Up aligns the top of the map display to the desired course. NOTE: Map orientation can only be changed from the Navigation Map Option Menu. All other maps (except weather maps) that show navigation data reflect the orientation selected for the Navigation Map. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 63: Airports, Navaids, Cities & Roads

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch the 'Airport', 'Navaid', 'City', or 'Road' Group. 3) Touch to select the desired settings. Dedicated Page Icon Map Setup (Cities) 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Airways

    2) If necessary, touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch the Navaid Group. 3) Touch the 'Airways' Data Option Button, and touch the desired option from the list ('Off', 'Low', 'High', or 'Both'). Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 65: Waypoints

    Lat/Long Waypoint Information (Info Tab) The following descriptions and abbreviations are used: • Usage type: Public, Military, or Private • Runway surface type: Hard, Turf, Sealed, Gravel, Dirt, Soft, Unknown, or Water 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 66 Touch the Search Name or Search City Tab. c) Touch the Search by Facility Name or Search by City button. d) Enter the facility name or city using the keypad and touch Enter. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 67 Runway Tab Option Menu Waypoint Information (Runway Tab) Selecting additional information for a frequency: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Waypoint > Freq Tab (if necessary). 2) Touch Waypoint Information (Freq Tab) 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Nearest Information

    AWOS, or ASOS frequency. • VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacon)—identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. • NDB (Non Directional Beacons)—identifier, facility, type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. • Intersection—identifier, bearing, and distance. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 69 3) Touch the desired nearest option from the list for additional information. If viewing Nearest ARTCCs or FSSs, touch Multiple Freqs... to view additional frequencies. 4) Touch the Back Icon to return to the previous page. Nearest VORs List Additional VOR Information 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Weather And Notam Information (Optional)

    3) Touch the Weather or NOTAM Tab. 1) From the Main Menu, touch Nearest. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch Apt WX. 3) Touch the desired Nearest Airport Weather from the list. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 71 3) Touch the Map Feature Button with the desired identifier displayed (refer to 'Map Panning' in the Overview Section for more information). The weather information is displayed. METAR Selected Feature Weather Information Button 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Accessing Additional Information

    Additional Information Identifier Frequency Name City State Type Morse Code Radial Region Bearing Distance Lat/Long Elevation (MSL) Fuel Available Time Zone (UTC Offset) Runway Information AOPA Weather Controlling Agency Vertical Boundaries Class Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 73 The Nearest NDB function can be used to quickly find a NDB close to the flight path. The list only includes NDBs that are within 200nm. If there are no NDBs in the list, text indicating that there are no nearest NDBs is displayed. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 74 Select an VOR: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Waypoint. 2) Touch the Waypoint Identifier Field to begin entering the desired VOR. Refer to the Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 75: Creating User Waypoints

    From the Main Menu, touch Tools > User Waypoints > Menu. b) Touch Create Waypoint. a) With a map displayed, touch an empty area without any map features. b) Touch the Map Feature Button. c) Touch Save. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 76 6) If desired, touch the Location Field. a) Enter the desired latitude and longitude by touching the left/right arrows to move the cursor, and the up/down arrows to change the value. b) Touch Enter. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 77 Editing or renaming a user waypoint: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > User Waypoints > User Tab. 2) Touch the desired User Waypoint. The option menu automatically displays. 3) Touch Edit Waypoint. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 78: Deleting User Waypoints

    Touch the Menu Icon. b) Touch the 'Delete All' menu option. The confirmation window will appear. a) Touch the Menu Icon. b) Touch the 'Delete by Symbol' menu option. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 79 1) From the Main Menu, touch Nearest. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch City. 3) Touch the desired Nearest City from the list. 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 80 The Nearest Airspace function can be used to quickly find airspaces close to the flight path. The Nearest Airspace function displays the class of airspace, controlling agency, vertical boundaries, and status. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 81 • Near—Within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. • Near & Ahead—Project to enter the airspace within two nautical miles. • Inside Airspace—Within the boundaries of the airspace. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 82 Smart Airspace setup: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch Airspace. 3) Touch the 'Smart Airspace' On/Off Button. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 83: Direct-To Navigation

    4) Touch Activate. 1) When available, touch the Direct To Icon. 2) From the Waypoint Tab, touch Select Waypoint. 3) Enter a waypoint identifier using the keypad and touch Enter. a) Touch Find. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 84 2) Touch Direct 3) Touch Activate. Cancelling a direct-to: 1) While navigating a Direct To Flight Plan, touch the Direct To Icon. 2) Touch Stop Navigation. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 85: Section 3 Flight Planning

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Active Flight Plan. a) From the Main Menu, touch Flight Plan List. b) Touch the desired Saved Flight Plan from the list. An option menu appears. c) Touch Edit. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Flight Plan Creation

    The active flight plan is the flight plan to which the aera is currently providing guidance, and is shown on the navigation maps. Stored flight plans are flight plans available for activation (becomes the active flight plan). Data Fields Active Option Menu Active Flight Plan Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 87 1) From the Main Menu, touch Flight Plan List > Menu > New Flight Plan. 2) Touch Add Waypoint. 3) Enter a waypoint identifier using the keypad and touch Enter. a) Touch Find. b) Touch the Recent, Nearest Airports, Flight Plan, or User Tab. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Adding Waypoints To An Existing Flight Plan

    2) Touch Insert Before or Insert After. 3) Enter a waypoint identifier using the keypad and touch Enter. a) Touch Find. b) Touch the Recent, Nearest Airports, Flight Plan, or User Tab. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 89 4) Touch the desired approach. The designated transition waypoints are added to the flight plan. 5) If desired, touch Load Approach, Activate Approach, or Activate Vectors-to-Final. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 90: Flight Plan Storage

    Inverting a stored flight plan reverses the waypoint order, erases the active flight plan, and replaces it with the flight plan being activated (the stored flight plan is not changed). Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 91: Editing Speed And Fuel Flow

    2) If necessary, touch the desired Aircraft Identifier. 3) Touch Flight planning cruise speed and/or Flight planning fuel flow Fields to enter the desired value using the keypad and touch Enter. Flight Plan Speed and Fuel Flow 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Copying Flight Plans

    Deleting an individual waypoint from the active flight plan: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Active Flight Plan. 2) While navigating an active flight plan, touch the waypoint to be deleted. An option menu appears. 3) Touch Remove > Yes. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 93: Inverting A Flight Plan

    Whenever an approach is selected the aera automatically activates the approach. The procedure is added to the end of the flight plan and immediately begins to provide guidance to the first waypoint in the approach. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 94: Selecting An Approach

    4) Touch to display a list of approaches. 5) Touch the desired approach. 6) Touch Load Approach, Activate Approach, or Activate Vectors-to- Final. The designated transition waypoints are added to the flight plan. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 95 Touch the desired Flight Plan from the list. An option menu appears. c) Touch Edit. 2) With the flight plan displayed, touch Menu. 3) Touch Remove (only available if an approach is loaded). 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 96: Activating Vectors-To-Final

    If Vectors-to-Final are not activated, the aera creates a straight-line course directly to the first waypoint in the approach. Loading the approach cancels the Direct-to and initiates a route to the FAF. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 97: Section 4 Hazard Avoidance

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools. 2) Touch Data Link > Menu > Ground Stations. 1) From the Main Menu, touch Weather. 2) Touch Menu > More Info. 3) Touch Menu > Ground Stations. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 98 Broadcast Update Interval FIS-B Products Time Interval (Minutes) (Minutes) ~5 minutes precipitation NEXRAD Composite mode 60 minutes Reflectivity (CONUS) 10 minutes for clear air NEXRAD Composite 60 minutes As Available Reflectivity (Regional) Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 99 Due to the inherent delays and the relative age of the data, it should be used for long-range planning purposes only. Never use NEXRAD data or any radar data to maneuver in or near areas of hazardous weather. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Nexrad Abnormalities

    • NEXRAD base reflectivity is sampled at the minimum antenna elevation angle. An individual NEXRAD site cannot depict high altitude storms at close ranges, and has no information about storms directly over the site. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 101 When Combined radar data is viewed, Regional Radar data is displayed on top of CONUS data and the time shown in the lower left corner is associated with Regional Radar data only. FIS-B Radar Regional FIS-B Radar CONUS 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 102: Winds Aloft

    10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. Winds Aloft Data Winds Aloft Altitudes Wind Direction Calm 15 Knots 5 Knots 20 Knots Wind Flag 10 Knots 50 Knots Winds Barbs Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 103 An abbreviated version can be viewed by selecting the METAR flag with the map pointer. Touching the Map Feature Button will display additional information. METAR and TAF data can be displayed as raw or decoded text. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 104 3,000 square miles at any one time. AIRMETs are routinely issued for six-hour periods and are amended as necessary due to changing weather conditions. AIRMETs are displayed as colored, dashed lines. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 105 TFRs are routinely issued for activities such as sporting events, dignitary visits, military depots, and forest fires. TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 106 PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). PIREP Selected Additional PIREP Data Feature Button Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 107 Additional information is also available for PIREPs on the Weather Page (not displayed on the Map Page): Viewing FIS-B Weather products on the Navigation Map: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map. 2) Touch Menu. 3) Touch Weather. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 108 Touch the Dedicated Page Icon and touch the desired weather data (NEXRAD, Winds, Temps, METAR, AIRMET, SIGMET, TFR, or PIREP). 2) Touch Menu. 3) Touch Weather Legend. 4) If desired, touch the buttons until the desired legend is displayed. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 109: Terrain

    GPS-MSL altitude does not require local altimeter settings to determine MSL altitude. It is a widely-used MSL altitude source. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Terrain Information

    When selecting an obstacle with the Map Pointer, each obstacle displays the altitude at the top of the obstacle, or Mean Sea Level (MSL). Each obstacle also lists the actual height of the obstacle, or Above Ground Level (AGL). Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 111: Terrain And Obstacle Color Code

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map. 2) Touch Menu. 3) Touch Terrain. TERRAIN VIEWS Enabling/disabling profile view: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Terrain. 2) Touch Menu. 3) Touch Profile View. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 112: Terrain Alerts & Setup

    2) Touch Menu. 3) Touch Alerts to toggle between Enabled and Inhibited. Use the Terrain Setup Menu to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near the flight path. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 113 Terrain Map is not displayed, a pop-up alert appears. The Range Rings on the pop- up alert are spaced every whole mile/kilometer/nautical mile. Touch the Terrain Alert Annunciation to acknowledge the pop-up and/or aural alert. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 114 Aural Alerts Summary Adjusting terrain alert audio: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Sound. 2) Touch the 'Terrain Audio' Enable Button to toggle the terrain audio on/ off: Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 115: Traffic

    TRAFFIC INFORMATION SERVICE (TIS-A) NOTE: Refer to Appendix F for general information regarding TIS-A. Refer to Appendix D for configuration information. The aera supports TIS-A input from a Garmin Mode S transponder, such as the GTX 330. TIS-A SYMBOLOGY TIS-A traffic is shown according to TCAS symbology, graphically shown on the Navigation Map, and in the Traffic Warning Window.

  • Page 116: Traffic Ground Track

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon and touch the Map group. 3) Touch the Traffic button and touch the desired setting (Off, Auto, or range settings). Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 117: Data Link Traffic

    Initial applications of air-to-air ADS-B are for “advisory” use only, enhancing a pilot’s visual acquisition of other nearby ADS-B equipped aircraft either when airborne or on the airport surface. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 118 Currently, rule-compliant ADS-B Out capability in the United States requires a TSO’ed SBAS-enabled GPS, such as a Garmin GPS 400W or similar, and one of two possible data links: 1090 ES transponder or a 978 MHz UAT. Either data link system is capable of transmitting the aircraft’s position, velocity, identification, and other...
  • Page 119 ADS-B participating aircraft. The squitter of some 1090 ES transponders, including the Garmin GTX 23ES, must be configured to communicate that the aircraft has 978 MHz receive capability in order to be identified as an ADS-B participating aircraft.

  • Page 120: System Status

    TIS-B traffic information for traffic within 15 nm and 3,500’ of the participating aircraft. Limited traffic services available (may be limited to Air-to-Air ADS-B) Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 121: Traffic Description

    500 feet per minute. The vector line that extends from the traffic symbol is just further indication of the intruder aircraft track. For directional traffic symbols, the arrow head points in the direction of aircraft's ground track. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 122: Symbol Description

    *Ground traffic is only displayed on the Map Page when the aircraft is on the ground or below 1,500 feet AGL. Ground traffic is always displayed on the dedicated traffic page. ADS-B Traffic Symbology Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 123 The traffic audio alert is also generated whenever TIS-B service becomes available. The following traffic audio alerts are available: • “Traffic”—TIS-B/ADS-B traffic alert received. • “Traffic Not Available”—TIS-B/ADS-B service is not available or out of range. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 124: Traffic Warning Window

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon and touch the Traffic group. 3) Touch 'Traffic Symbol' or 'Traffic Label' button and touch the desired settings ('Off', 'Auto', or range settings). Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 125 2,700 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during climb phase of flight. • Below: Displays non-threat and proximity traffic from 2,700 feet above the aircraft to 9,000 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during descent phase of flight. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 126 ID number) arrow indicates climbing, down arrow indicates descending) Traffic Absolute Motion Vector Example ADS-B Traffic Symbol Enabling/Disabling Flight ID Display: From the Main Menu, touch Traffic > Menu > Target Identifiers. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 127 Refer to the table below for more details. Traffic Page Range Ring Settings TargetTrend Look-ahead .5nm to 2nm 30 seconds 2nm to 6nm 60 seconds 6nm to 12nm 2 minutes 12nm to 40nm 5 minutes TargetTrend Look-ahead 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 128 Motion vector selection is made from the Traffic Page Menu by enabling/disabling TargetTrend. Absolute vectors are selected by default and are replaced when TargetTrend is enabled. Enabling/Disabling TargetTrend: From the Main Menu, touch Traffic > Menu > Target Trend. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 129: Section 5 Additional Features

    During ground operations the aircraft’s position is displayed in reference to taxiways, runways, and airport features. When panning over the airport, features such as runway holding lines and taxiways are shown at the cursor. Airport Hot Spot Outline SafeTaxi Depiction 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 130: Safetaxi Cycle Number And Revision

    The SafeTaxi Region, Cycle, Effective date and Expiration date of the database cycle can also be found from the Main Menu, by touching the Tools > Database. The SafeTaxi database is provided by Garmin. Refer to Appendix C for instructions on updating the SafeTaxi database.

  • Page 131: Additional Features

    Enter the desired City using the keypad. e) Touch Enter. 4) If duplicate entries exist for the entered facility name or location, duplicate waypoints are displayed. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. Airport Directory Data 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 132: Fuel Prices

    Airport Directory Service Icons FUEL PRICES Viewing fuel prices on the navigation map: From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Fuel Prices. Fuel Navigation Map Menu Fuel Prices (Navigation Map) Prices Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 133: Section 6 Appendices

    No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Database Error Internal problem with the system. Contact a Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired. Fuel Tank A reminder for switching fuel tanks. The reminder message repeats at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip.
  • Page 134 VNAV function has been cancelled due to a change in the active route. Waypoint Already Exists A waypoint with the same name already exists. Waypoint Memory Full The unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 135: Airspace Messages

    The distance to the next waypoint in the Active Flight Plan. En Route Safe Altitude The recommended minimum altitude within ten miles left or right of the desired course on a active flight plan or direct-to. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 136 Estimated Time to VNAV The estimated time it takes to reach the VNAV waypoint form the present position, based upon current ground speed. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 137: Aural Alerts

    • “Traffic”—TIS-A traffic alert received. • “Traffic Not Available”—TIS-A service is not available or out of range. TERRAIN • “Five Hundred”—when the aircraft descends through 500 feet above the destina- tion airport. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 138 “caution, terrain ahead” ahead” “obstacle ahead! pull “terrain ahead! pull up!” up!” “sink rate, pull up!” Warning “terrain! terrain! pull up! “obstacle! obstacle! “pull up!” pull up!” pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 139: Appendix B: Abnormal Operation

    GNSS Signal Lost HAZARD DISPLAY WITH LOSS OF GNSS POSITION If the Terrain function doesn’t have at least a 3D fix (i.e. altitude unknown), a Red X will be displayed. Terrain Red X 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 140 Appendix B Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 141: Appendix C: Managing Files And Databases

    The Mass Storage Icon appears on the screen, along with an icon indicating the usage mode. The aera and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Mass Storage Icon Mass Storage Mode 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Managing Files

    The included USB Interface Cable is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to ® the aera internal memory or optional MicroSD Card. For compatible MapSource products, refer to the Garmin web site at www.garmin. ® com/cartography. TRANSFERRING FILES To transfer files: 1) Browse the computer for the file to copy.

  • Page 143: Microsd ™ Card Use (Optional)

    Touch to acknowledge. If you insert an MicroSD Card and get a card format not recognized message, try removing the card and reinserting it. If the card is still not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer.

  • Page 144: Database Types

    This database is updated on a 56-day cycle and does not expire. GARMIN AVIATION DATABASES The Garmin database updates can be obtained via WiFi or by visiting the ‘flyGarmin’ website (www.fly.garmin.com). After the databases have been updated, check that the appropriate databases are initialized and displayed on the splash screen during power-up.

  • Page 145: Navigation Database

    NAVIGATION DATABASE The aera 660 includes an internal navigation database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. There are two navigation database products available: the Garmin Navigation database containing...

  • Page 146: Database Purchase, Installation, And Updates

    660 via WiFi. Purchasing/downloading/installing databases: 1) If necessary, from www.fly.garmin.com register the unit and purchase the desired databases. 2) Connect to a WiFi network on the aera 660: a) From the Main Menu, touch Tools >...
  • Page 147 5) If necessary, touch the desired database to 'Install' and touch the Install button. 6) If necessary, touch Restart to restart the unit after installations. Touch to Install Restart Unit Downloading Touch to Download Downloads Page 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 148 Appendix C Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 149: Appendix D: Installation And Interfacing

    Do no mount the aera where the pilot or passengers are likely to impact it in an accident, collision, or turbulence. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences.
  • Page 150 2) Tilt the aera back until it snaps into place. Removing the aera from the yoke mount: 1) Press the Release Button on the side of the mount to release the aera. 2) Lift out the aera. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 151: Connecting The Cables

    Appendix D Release Button aera Cradle aera Cradle Adjustment Knob Yoke Mount Assembly Connecting the cables: Make all applicable cable connections. Cradle Power Plug (3A Fuse) 3.5mm Headphone/Audio Jack 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 152 Adjustment Knob, spacer, and rubber washer. Adjust the clamp angle before fully tightening the Cradle Adjustment Knob. Yoke Mount in Conventional Configuration Rubber Washer Cradle Adjustment Knob Spacer Clamp Assembly Yoke Mount in Forward-Facing Configuration Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 153: Connecting To A Garmin Vhf Comm Radio

    CONNECTING TO A GARMIN VHF COMM RADIO The aera can also output frequency data to a Garmin aviation radio. For additional information refer to the applicable installation manual. Currently the following models are supported: •...
  • Page 154 Aviation Bare Wire Connector aera Aviation Bare Wire Connections 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the Serial Data Format Button. A vertical list is displayed. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 155: Information About Usb Drivers

    The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01), ASCII Text Output, and Garmin proprietary formats for connecting to a Mode S transponder for TIS-A data, and to a Garmin aviation NAV/COM radio.
  • Page 156 NMEA data, at 9600 baud, and VHF frequency tuning information to a Garmin Nav/Comm radio. • GTX TIS-A In: Receives TIS-A data from a Garmin Mode S transponder or other compatible device. • GTX TIS-A In/NMEA & VHF Out: Receives TIS data and transmits out both NMEA data, at 9600 baud, and VHF frequency tuning information to a Garmin Nav/Comm radio.

  • Page 157: Connecting To A Gtx 330 Mode S Transponder

    1) Connect the aera to the GTX 330 using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the Serial Data Format Button. A vertical list is displayed. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 158: Connecting To A Gdl 39/Gdl 39R

    GDL 39R must be connected to the aera using the ‘GDL 39/GDL 39R Power/Data Cable to Aera 660 Series (P/N 010-12373-02) or through a GDL 39/GDL 39R bare wire cable (P/N 010-11686-40) installation. The aera must also be configured correctly to receive traffic and weather information from the GDL 39/GDL 39R as described below.
  • Page 159 3) Touch Serial Port 1 or Serial Port 2. 4) Touch the 'Serial Data Format' data field button. A vertical list is displayed. 5) Touch 'Garmin Data Transfer'. When recognized, the GDL 39/GDL 39R device and connections information is shown.
  • Page 160 660. NOTE: External UAT Antenna should be mounted on bottom of aircraft with 1 meter separation from COM and XPDR antennas. aera/GDL 39 Bare Wire Installation aera/GDL 39R Bare Wire Installation Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 161: Connecting To A Gtx 345

    To receive weather and traffic information from the GTX 345, the GTX must be connected to the aera through Bluetooth or the aera 660 bare wire cable (P/N 010- 12373-01). The aera must also be configured correctly to receive traffic and weather information from the GTX 345 as described below.
  • Page 162 USING AN EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA (OPTIONAL) The optional GA25 external antenna can be used. Connect the antenna to the connector located on the left side of the unit. External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 163: Appendix E: Battery And Care Information

    • Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE AERA To replace the battery, use a Garmin lithium-ion battery 010-11654-03. Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy.garmin.com. Contact the local waste disposal department for information about properly disposing of the battery.

  • Page 164: Cleaning The Casing

    CLEANING THE TOUCHSCREEN The aera 660 display uses a lens coated with a special coating that is very sensitive to abrasive cleaners. AVOID CHEMICAL CLEANERS AND SOLVENTS THAT WILL HARM THE SPECIAL COATING. It is very important when cleaning the touchscreen to use a clean, lint-free cloth (lightly dampened with water, if necessary).

  • Page 165: Avoiding Theft

    Appendix E AVOIDING THEFT • Remove the unit from sight when not in use. • Do not keep the unit in the glove compartment. • Register the product at http://my.garmin.com. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 166 Appendix E Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 167: Appendix F: General Tis-A Information

    TAS/TCAS uses an airborne interrogator with a half-second update rate, while TIS-A utilizes the terminal Mode-S ground interrogator and accompanying data link to provide a five-second update rate. TIS-A and TAS/TCAS have similar ranges. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 168: Tis-A Limitations

    NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Operation of the ground stations is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the AIM for a Terminal Mode S radar site map.
  • Page 169 • By telephone to the nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) facility • By FAA Form 8000-7, Safety Improvement Report (postage-paid card can be obtained at FAA FSSs, General Aviation District Offices, Flight Standards District Offices, and General Aviation Fixed Base Operators) 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 170 Appendix F Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 171: Appendix G: Utilities

    Viewing details for a flight: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Flight Log. 2) Touch the desired flight log. Route, date, hours, distance, and the flight path are displayed. Flight Log 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 172: Track Log

    Track Log Track Log (Navigation Map) Track Log The track log starts recording as soon as the aera gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before each flight. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 173 ‘Time’ creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. 'Automatic' saves points that occur after changes in navigation. • Track Color—Select a color for the track when it appears on the map. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 174: Track Vector

    3) Touch desired field to edit (Track Name, Show On Map, or Color). TRACK VECTOR The aera draws an electronic “Track Vector” on the Navigation Map. The Track Vector can be set to time or distance. Track Vector Track Vector Setup Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 175: E6B Calculator

    Barometric Pressure from the Nearest METAR Calculated Figures E6B Calculator • I ndicated Altitude—required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Enter the aircraft’s altimeter reading. • Baro Pressure—enter the current barometric pressure. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 176 For most aircraft, this is the temperature reading on a standard outside air temperature gauge.) The calculated figures for True Airspeed and Density Altitude are shown in the designated fields. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 177: Aircraft Profile

    The maximum speed is used to define the range for airspeed on the 3D Vision Page and is automatically updated if you exceed this figure. Accessing the aircraft profile: From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Profile Aircraft Profile 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 178: Weight & Balance

    3) To empty the aircraft, touch Menu > Empty Aircraft. NOTE: This information is only for flight planning purposes. Consult the aircraft’s pilot operating handbook for the official weight and balance data. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 179: Proximity Waypoints

    2) Touch Use Identifier or Use Map. 3) Enter the desired identifier or pan the map. 4) Touch the newly created Proximity Waypoint and touch Edit Radius. 5) Enter the desired radius using the keypad and touch Enter. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 180 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > User Waypoint > Proximity Tab. a) Touch the desired proximity waypoint. b) Touch Delete Proximity Waypoint. a) Touch Menu. b) Touch Delete All. 2) Touch Yes. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 181: Appendix H: Display Symbols

    Military, Serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Towered, Serviced Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Soft Surface, Non-serviced Surface, Serviced Soft Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Soft Surface, Private Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 182: Ifr Symbols

    Medium City ILS/DME or DME only Large City VORTAC Miscellaneous TACAN Navaids IFR SYMBOLS Item Symbol Item Symbol VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Low-Altitude Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, High- Altitude Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Airways Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 183 VOR/DME VFR, Soft Surface, Non- ILS/DME or DME Only serviced VFR, Soft Surface, Serviced VORTAC VFR, Soft Surface, Private TACAN VFR, Paved, Private Navaids VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 184: Airspace Symbols

    Prohibited, or Warning Area Danger, Alert, or Training Area Radar Area Restricted, Prohibited, or ATZ, TIZ Warning Area Radar Area Misc/Unknown ATZ, TIZ IFR Americas/Pacific Database MATZ ADIZ Misc/Unknown VFR Americas/Pacific Database Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 185 Appendix H Item Symbol Item Symbol Danger or Alert Training Area Area Restricted, IFR Atlantic Database Exceptions Prohibited, or Warning Area Training Area VFR Atlantic Database Exceptions 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 186 Appendix H Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 187: Appendix I: Map Datum And Location Formats

    The most common format is latitude and longitude, which is used by all Garmin units. You can change the location format to use with other coordinate systems. Several other grids, including a user-definable grid (for the advanced user), are available.
  • Page 188 Appendix I Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 189: Appendix J: Glossary

    The recommended direction to steer in order to reduce course error or stay on course. Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the desired course and proceed along the flight plan. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 190 Estimated Time of Arrival Estimated Time Enroute ºF degrees Fahrenheit Federal Aviation Administration Final Approach Fix Federal Communication Commission FIS-B Flight Information Service-Broadcast feet per minute Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 191 The direction an aircraft is pointed, based upon indications from a magnetic compass or a properly set directional gyro. mercury hectopascal hour Horizontal Situation Indicator Hertz Initial Approach Fix Indicated Air Temperature ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization Instrument Flight Rules 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 192 Minimum Safe Uses Grid MORAs to determine a safe altitude within ten Altitude miles of the aircraft present position. Military Operations Area Minimum Safe Altitude Mean Sea Level NAVAID NAVigation AID Non-directional Beacon Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 193 Traffic Collision Avoidance System Temporary Flight Restriction TIS-A Traffic Information Service TIS-B Traffic Information Service-Broadcast Track Direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position; also ‘Ground Track’ TRSA Terminal Radar Service Area 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 194 VNAV vertical navigation VHF Omni-directional Range VORTAC very high frequency omnidirectional range station and tactical air navigation Vertical Speed Indicator Vertical Speed Required vector to final WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System weather Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...

  • Page 195: Appendix K: License Agreement And Warranty

    This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

  • Page 196: Aopa Airport Directory Notice

    DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 197: Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

  • Page 198: Radiation Exposure Statement

    The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 199 Charging 3 Information 147 Installation 2 external GPS Antenna 146 Life 147 Replacement 147 BKSP 15 Files, managing 126 Bluetooth 27, 28, 130, 146 Flight Log 155 Bug Indicator 42 Flight Plan Index-1 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 200 Numeric Data Options 119 Location Formats 171 Obstacle Loss of GPS Position 123 Color Code 95 Lost Satellite Reception 5 Obstacles 94 Option Menu 14 Orientation, map 46 Managing Files 126 Overlays Displaying/removing 22 Index-2 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 201 Temperatures Aloft 87 Proximity 163 Terrain 93 User 59 Alerts 96 Weather 54 Audio 98 Weight & Balance 162 Aural Alerts 98 WiFi Setup 28 Views 95 Winds Aloft 86 Tools 12 Index-3 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 202: Index

    Index Yoke Mount 134 Zooming 8 Index-4 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A...
  • Page 204 Fax: +44 (0) 238 052 4004 Aviation Support: +44 (0) 370 850 1243 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan Tel: 34-93-357-2608 Fax: 34-93-429-4484 www.garmin.com 190-02017-20 Rev. A © 2016 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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