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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 Penton Business Media, Inc. ® ©2019 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.
  • Page 5 Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You agree not to reproduce, decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software.
  • Page 6 WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon the use of the terrain function. The aera 660 Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings during flight.
  • Page 7 660. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.
  • Page 8 FAA/FCC regulations. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the aera 660 panel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current aera 660 system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
  • Page 9 FSS for interpretation of TFR data. NOTE: The navigation databases used in Garmin navigation systems contain Special Procedures. Prior to flying these procedures, pilots must have specific FAA authorization, training, and possession of the corresponding current, and legitimately-sourced chart (approach plate, etc.…).
  • Page 10 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 11 Added Navigation Setup Page to allow selection of flight plan Waypoint Transition Modes Added Internet 'Base Reflectivity' radar selection Added internet source for radar, METARs, and TAFs Updated for software version 3.50 RR-11 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Blank Page RR-12 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Unit Overview ........................1 1.2 Getting Started ........................2 Battery Installation ....................... 2 Charging the Battery ......................3 Mounting the aera 660 in the Aircraft ................... 4 Turning the Unit On/Off ......................4 Receiver Status ........................4 Display Orientation ....................... 6 1.3 Operation ..........................
  • Page 14 SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE ..................87 4.1 Weather ..........................87 Weather Data Sources ......................87 Using Weather Products ..................... 87 Weather ......................89 ® IRIUS Data Link Weather (FIS-B) ....................102 Internet Weather ......................115 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 15 Database Purchase, Installation, and Updates ..............162 Software Updates ......................169 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing ............... 173 Mounting the aera 660 in the Aircraft ................173 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio ................ 177 Information about USB Drivers ..................179 Interfacing ........................
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Configuring aera 660 for a GDL 39 ................... 181 Configuring aera 660 for a GDL 51/52 ................183 Pairing a GDL or GTX Device via Bluetooth ............... 185 Pairing the GDL 51/52 to an Audio Device ................ 185 Using an external GPS Antenna (Optional) ................

  • 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. E...

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Charge the aera 660 for at least 4 hours before using on battery power. Charge the battery by connecting the aviation power cable, the USB cable, an AC adapter, or use a stand-alone battery charger (optional accessory).

  • Page 20: Mounting The Aera 660 In The Aircraft

    The first time the unit is turned on, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the aera 660 is shipped from the factory in Autolocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world.
  • Page 21 When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential solution, ‘3D GPS Location’ is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Display Orientation

    - Green bar—Satellite is being used for the GPS 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 24: 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. Dedicated Page Icons Nearest Airports Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 25 Scroll down 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    Displays the Nearest Page. Displays Weather Map Page. Waypoint GPS Info Displays Waypoint Information. Displays current position and satellite status. Flight Plan List Tools Displays the Flight Plan List. Displays second-level Tools Icons. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 27 Displays nearest cities. ARTCC Displays nearest VORs. Displays nearest ARTCCs (Air Route Traffic Control Centers). Displays nearest NDBs. Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). Intersection Airspace Displays nearest intersections. Displays nearest airspace. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Lightning METAR Displays lightning data. METeorological Aerodrome Report . SIGMET Pilot Reports Pilot Weather Displays potentially hazardous weather. Reports . Turbulence Forecast Wx Forecast Displays turbulence data. Current & forecast weather conditions. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 29 VNAV User Timer Displays Vertical Navigation. Displays User Timer. Profile VIRB Displays Aircraft Profiles. Displays VIRB Remote Page. Simulator Displays the E6B Calculator. Drives simulator. Weight/Balance Displays the Weight & Balance. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 30 3D Vision Position Displays position settings. Displays 3D Vision settings. Navigation Interface Displays interface settings. Displays Navigation settings. Alarms Keyboard Displays alarm settings. Displays Keyboard settings. Airspace Displays Special Use Airspace alarm settings. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 31: 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. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Data Entry

    Cancels a value that has been edited. Entering alphanumeric data: 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. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 33 3) Touch Preview to view the keypad layout before committing changes. The setting only affects the keypad while the aera 660 is in landscape mode. While in portrait mode, the aera 660 will only display the keypad in the alphabetical layout.

  • Page 34: Quick Settings Page

    User Timer window to start, stop or reset the User Timer. The clock/timer text will appear in cyan while showing the timer, and white while showing the time. Tap to access User Timer Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 35: Using Map Displays

    NOTE: Refer to the GPS Navigation section for more information on Map Display Setup. Map displays are used extensively in the aera 660 to provide situational awareness in flight. Most aera 660 maps can display the following information: Airports, NAVAIDs, airspaces, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.) with names...
  • Page 36 Map Range/Overzoom AUTOZOOM Autozoom allows the aera 660 to change the map display range to the smallest range clearly showing the active waypoint. Autozoom 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 37: 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 38 Map Feature Button. If multiple features are present at the Map Pointer position, green arrows will appear on the Map Feature Button. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 39 Touching the buttons changes the highlight and description. 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 40: 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. E...

  • Page 41: System Settings

    The third-level Setup Icons allow management of the following system parameters: Restoring system setting defaults: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup. 2) Touch the desired Setup Icon. 3) Touch Menu > Restore Default. DISPLAY SETUP Display Setup 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 42 From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display. Press the Power Button once quickly. BACKLIGHT INTENSITY The aera 660 has two backlight intensity settings, one for day operations and the other for night operations. The appropriate settings will automatically be selected based on the time of day.

  • Page 43: Sound Setup

    2) Touch Show or Hide in the 'Aircraft Position' field. SOUND SETUP NOTE: The aera 660 does not include an internal speaker. For audio output, connect to an external speaker, headset, or audio panel. Refer to Appendix Sound is broken down into ‘Master’, ‘Alert’, and ‘Message’. 'Master’ controls ALL sound.

  • Page 44: Map Setup

    See the ‘Adjusting the Sound’ procedure above. MAP SETUP AUTOZOOM Enabling/disabling autozoom: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Map. 2) Touch On or Off in the 'Autozoom' field. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 45: Bluetooth ® Setup

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

  • Page 46: Connext Setup

    Manage Paired Devices can enable Automatic Reconnect and remove connections on a per-device basis. Forget all devices will remove all Bluetooth connections. Edit Device Name is used to change the name that the aera 660 shows other devices while pairing. Restore Default will disable Bluetooth and remove all Bluetooth connections.

  • Page 47: Weather Setup

    Overview No Transfer Require Action Automatic Incoming Do not accept aera 660 will prompt to aera 660 will Flight Plan flight plans from accept or decline a flight automatically accept Mode other devices. plan sent from another flight plans from any device.

  • Page 48: Vision Setup

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Keyboard. 2) From the 'Keyboard Format' Data Field, touch ABCDE or QWERTY to arrange the keyboard in alphabetic or traditional layout. 3) Touch Preview to inspect keyboard layout. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 49: Additional Settings

    Arrival, Next Waypoint, Proximity Waypoint, Fuel Tank Reminder Airspace Class B/TMA, Class C/TCA, Class D, Restricted, MOA, Other/ADIZ, Alarms Parachute Area Weather Weather Data Source setting Bluetooth Bluetooth setup Connext Connext settings Wi-Fi Wi-Fi setup Power Power Loss Warning 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 50: 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. E...

  • Page 51: 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 52: 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. E...
  • Page 53 Overview Simulator Mode 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 54 Overview Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 55: 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 56: Data Fields

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map or Enroute Charts> 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. E...

  • Page 57: Data Field Options

    Navigation DATA FIELD OPTIONS (CLIMB/NM) DEST) GRAD) DEST) 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Compass Arc

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up. 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. E...

  • Page 59: 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 60 Navigation Altitude Ground Speed Vertical Speed Option Menu 3D Vision (Tapes) 3D Vision (Round Gauges) 3D Vision (HSI Navigation) Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 61: Vision Operation

    The course pointer and course deviation needle indicate the current course and how closely the aircraft is following it. The Bug Indicator can be set to ‘Bearing’, ‘Desired Track’, a specific heading reference (‘User Selected’), or ‘Off’ (default). 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 62 (User Selected, Bearing, Desired Track, or Off). ANUALLY ETTING A OURSE VAILABLE WITH CTIVE AVIGATION Touch 'CRS' on the 3D Vision Page to manually set a course to the destination. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 63: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    The descent angle locks to prevent changes in speed from altering the profile. The VNAV feature does not take into account any changes in groundspeed that occur during the transition from level flight to descent or climb. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 64: Using The Vnav Feature

    VNAV alert messages are enabled, the 'Approaching VNAV target altitude' message is displayed. CAUTION: The aera 660 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.
  • Page 65 2) From the 3D Vision page, select Menu > VNAV. 3) Touch the desired fields ('Waypoint', 'Profile', 'Altitude', etc.) to enter the VNAV profile. 4) Touch and hold the Back Icon to return to the Main Menu. Vertical Navigation Configuration 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 66: Map Display Setup

    VNAV Messages—Touch ‘On’ or ‘Off’ to enable/disable VNAV alert messages. 2.4 MAP DISPLAY SETUP Map displays are used extensively in the aera 660 to provide situational awareness in flight. Most aera 660 maps can display the following information: Airports, NAVAIDs, airspaces, airways, land data (highways, cities, lakes, rivers, borders, etc.) with names...

  • Page 67: Map Orientation

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

  • Page 68: 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. E...

  • Page 69: Waypoints

    AOPA information (if available), and weather information (if available) by touching the desired tab. The pilot can manually enter the identifier or the aera 660 will choose the most appropriate identifier based on the current posi- tion and phase of flight.
  • Page 70 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. E...
  • Page 71 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Nearest Information

    Frequency Abbreviations NEAREST INFORMATION The aera 660 provides a Nearest function which gives the pilot quick access to nearest airport, weather, VOR, NDB, intersection, user waypoint, city, ARTCC, FSS, and airspace information. If there are none available, “None Within 200 NM” is displayed.
  • Page 73 Default settings are 0 feet (or meters) for runway length and "Any" for runway surface type. Private airports and Heliports can also be included. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 74: Weather And Notam Information (Optional)

    Set Up > Weather menu option). 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. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 75: Accessing Additional Information

    NDBs, Intersections, User Waypoints, Cities, ARTCCs, FSSs, and Airspace can be viewed using the Waypoint Information function, the Nearest function, or the Map Panning function. Additional Information Identifier Frequency Name City State Type Morse Code Radial Region Bearing Distance Lat/Long 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 76 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch INT. 3) Touch the desired intersection from the list. 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map. 2) Touch the desired Intersection on the map. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 77 The Nearest VOR function can be used to quickly find a VOR close to the flight path. The list only includes VORs that are within 200nm. If there are no VORs in the list, text indicating that there are no nearest VORs is displayed. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 78 Overview Section on 'Map Panning' for more information). The intersection information is displayed. USER WAYPOINTS The aera 660 can create and store up to 3,000 user-defined waypoints. Once a waypoint has been created, it can be renamed, deleted, or moved. User Waypoints Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 79 5) If desired, touch the Altitude Field a) Enter the desired altitude using the keypad or the +/- buttons. Refer to the Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. b) Touch Enter. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 80 Selecting and viewing nearest user waypoints: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Nearest. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch User WPT. 3) Touch the desired User Waypoint. The User Waypoint information is displayed. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 81 Touch the desired User Waypoint. The option menu automatically displays b) Touch the 'Delete Waypoint' menu option. The confirmation window will appear. a) Touch the Menu Icon. b) Touch the 'Delete All' menu option. The confirmation window will appear. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 82 Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. 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. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 83 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. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 84 IRSPACE LERT ESSAGES If airspace alarms are set to 'On' (default is 'Off'), the aera 660 will display a message which includes the airspace name, time to entry (if applicable), and status. Touch the message to acknowledge it. There are four types of status information: Ahead—Projected to enter the airspace within the next 10 minutes or less...
  • Page 85 Smart Airspace™ Smart Airspace setup: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch Airspace. 3) Touch the 'Smart Airspace' On/Off Button. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Direct-To Navigation

    The Direct To Icon is available in the dedicated page icons on the right side of most pages. Once a direct-to is activated, the aera 660 establishes a point-to-point course line from the present position to the selected direct-to destination. Course guidance is provided until the direct-to is replaced with a new direct-to or flight plan, or cancelled.
  • Page 87 Touch the desired waypoint. a) Touch Find. b) Touch the Search Name Tab. c) Touch Search by Facility Name. d) Enter the desired Facility Name using the keypad. e) Touch Enter. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 88 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. E...

  • Page 89: Section 3 Flight Planning

    The active flight plan is erased when the destination is reached and the system is turned off. When storing flight plans with an approach, the aera 660 uses the waypoint information from the current database to define the waypoints. If the database is changed or updated, the aera 660 automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified.

  • Page 90: Flight Plan Creation

    Flight Plan Data Fields 3.2 FLIGHT PLAN CREATION The active flight plan is the flight plan to which the aera 660 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).
  • Page 91 Creating a stored flight plan: 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. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Adding Waypoints To An Existing Flight Plan

    1) With an active or saved flight plan displayed, touch the desired point of insertion. An option menu will appear. 2) Touch Insert Before or Insert After. 3) Enter a waypoint identifier using the keypad and touch Enter. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 93 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 94: Transferring Flight Plans Using Connext

    Automatic devices as it updates In the case that the aera 660 didn't receive a flight plan update when expected to, the aera can request the most recent flight plan from the connected equipment. To pull an active flight plan from the connected equipment, go to Man Menu > Active Flight Plan >...

  • Page 95: Flight Plan Storage

    Receiving a Flight Plan While Set to Require Action 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN STORAGE The aera 660 can store up to 50 flight plans. The active flight plan is erased when another flight plan is activated. Details about each stored flight plan can be viewed using the Flight Plan List function.

  • Page 96: Flight Plan Activation

    1) From the Main Menu, touch Active Flight Plan. 2) While navigating an active flight plan, touch the desired leg to be activated. An option menu automatically appears. 3) Touch Activate Leg. 4) Touch Yes. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 97: Editing Speed And Fuel Flow

    fields will show the Plan Spd value. Editing these values in the Flight Plan List or Active Flight Plan pages will apply to flight plans until the aera 660 unit is powered off. In order to edit these values > Tools > Profile.

  • Page 98: Copying Flight Plans

    Flight Planning COPYING FLIGHT PLANS The aera 660 allows copying a flight plan into a new flight plan memory slot, allowing editing, etc., without affecting the original flight plan. This can be used to duplicate an existing stored flight plan for use in creating a modified version of the original stored flight plan.

  • Page 99: Inverting A Flight Plan

    From the Main Menu, touch Active Flight Plan > Menu > Invert > Yes. 3.5 APPROACHES WARNING: The aera 660 is not designed to be independently used for flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or other conditions in which aircraft control is based solely upon flight instruments. The approaches provided are for monitoring purposes only.

  • Page 100: Selecting An Approach

    (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (final approach fix to missed approach point) of the published approach is available in the aera 660. If the airport does not have a published approach, the 'Select Approach' menu option is not available.
  • Page 101 Whenever an approach is selected and activated the procedure is added to the end of the flight plan and the aera 660 immediately begins to provide guidance to the first waypoint in the approach. Follow the steps below to resume the flight plan after activating the approach.

  • Page 102: Activating Vectors-To-Final

    final approach course by Air Traffic Control (ATC). When Vectors-to-Final are activated, the aera 660 creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]).

  • Page 103: Section 4 Hazard Avoidance

    Weather Products can be displayed on the Navigation Map Page and individually on the Weather Page. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 104 4) If desired, touch the buttons until the desired legend is displayed. Animating weather: With weather enabled and radar displayed, from the Main Menu, touch Map or Weather > Menu > Animate Weather. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 105: Sirius Xm ® Weather

    Refer to the compatible SiriusXM device Owner’s Manual for more information on activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio. XM WEATHER INFORMATION IRIUS Radio ID—Eight-digit ID number used for activation. Accessing the Radio ID: From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Data Link. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 106 The display of radar coverage is always active when NEXRAD is selected. Areas where NEXRAD radar coverage is not currently available or is not being collected are indicated in grayish-purple. Radar capability exists in these areas, but it is not active or is off-line. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 107 (decibels of Z). “Reflectivity” (designated by the letter Z) is the amount of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. The dBZ values increase as returned signal strength increases. Precipitation intensity is displayed using colors corresponding to the dBZ values. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 108 Echo Tops at or above the altitude you select are displayed, in 5,000 foot increments up to 70,000 ft. Echo Tops can be helpful in determining the severity of thunderstorms. Echo Tops Data Echo Tops Altitudes Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 109 flags at the end of the wind barb. A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. Winds Aloft Data Winds Aloft Altitudes Winds Streamlines Winds Barbs 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 110 Lightning data shows the approximate location of cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. A strike icon represents a strike that has occurred within a two-kilometer region and within the last seven minutes. The exact location of the lightning strike is not displayed. Lightning Data Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 111 TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour weather forecasts. TAFs may contain some of the same code as METAR data. It typically forecasts significant weather changes, temporary changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 112 IFR (ceiling 500 to below 1000 feet AGL and/or visibility 1 mile to less than 3 miles) Low IFR (ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile) METAR text does not contain adequate information to determine flight conditions Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 113 A SIGMET is widespread and must affect or be forecast to affect an area of at least 3,000 square miles. SIGMETs are displayed as a yellow-dashed line. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 114 Icing PIREPs Sky Condition PIREPs Turbulence PIREPs Unknown Sky Negative Turbulence or Negative Icing Condition Smooth Trace Icing Sky Clear Light Turbulence Trace to Light Light to Moderate Few Clouds Icing Turbulence Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 115 Severe Icing Severe Icing PIREP Icons PIREP Selected Additional PIREP Data REEZING EVEL Freezing Level shows contours for the lowest forecast altitude where icing conditions are likely to occur. Freezing Level Data 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 116 Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) icing conditions are characterized by the presence of relatively large, super cooled water droplets indicative of freezing drizzle and freezing rain aloft. Icing Forecast Legend Moderate Icing Selected With Map Pointer Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 117 Isobars that are packed closely together show a strong pressure gradient. Strong gradients are associated with areas of stronger winds. Pressure units can be displayed in Millibars (mb), Hectopascals (pa), or Inches of Mercury (in). Surface Pressure Data 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 118: Data Link Weather (Fis-B)

    FIS-B Weather Product Bluetooth RS-232 NEXRAD Cloud Tops Forecast Winds and Temperatures Aloft Lightning METARs/TAFs TAFs AIRMETs SIGMETs PIREPs NOTAM (D)/FDC (Including TFRs) Turbulence Forecast Icing Forecast Available FIS-B Weather Products by Connection Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 119 The broadcast interval represents the interval at which FIS-B GBTs broadcast new signals that may or may not contain new weather data. It does not represent the rate at which weather data is updated or new content is received by the compatible device. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 120 12 hours intervals for 1 hour PIREP 4 hours As Available NOTAM (D)/FDC 12 hours As Available (Including TFRs) Turbulence Forecast 1 hour minutes Icing Forecast 1 hour minutes Weather Product Timing Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 121 Radar Abnormalities There are possible abnormalities regarding displayed NEXRAD images. Some, but not all, of those include: scans received radar imagery to not be displayed 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 122 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. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 123 flags at the end of the wind barb. A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. Winds Aloft Data Winds Aloft Altitudes 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 124 Cloud Tops Forecast data displays forecasted cloud top heights. Heights are indicated in 1,500 foot increments from 1,500 feet up to 15,000 feet and in 3,000 foot increments from 15,000 feet up to 24,000 feet. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 125 Abbreviated METAR text 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 126 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. E...
  • Page 127 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), yellow (not yet active), or orange (undetermined). 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 128 Turbulence Light Icing Scattered Clouds Moderate Turbulence Light to Moderate to Severe Broken Clouds Moderate Icing Turbulence Moderate Icing Overcast Severe Turbulence Moderate to Extreme Turbulence Severe Icing Severe Icing PIREP Icons Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 129 Turbulence data identifies the potential for erratic movement of high-altitude air mass associated winds. Turbulence is classified as light, moderate, severe, or extreme. Turbulence data is intended to supplement AIRMETs and SIGMETs. Turbulence Selected Turbulence Forecast Legend 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 130 The exact location of the lightning strikes are not displayed. The strike icon indicates Polarity(+) if any of the strikes in that region were positive polarity. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 131: Internet Weather

    Lightning Legend INTERNET WEATHER Internet weather is a subscription-free weather service proved by Garmin Weather Data Services. Garmin Weather Data Services requires a data connection through Wi- Fi (refer to section 1.6, 'WiFi Setup'). Viewing Internet Weather product Status: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Weather.
  • Page 132 Radar Limitations Certain limitations exist regarding radar displays. Some, but not all, are listed for the user’s awareness: of pink for indeterminate types. The actual precipitation type aloft could vary. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 133 TAF (Terminal Area Forecast) is the standard format for 24-hour weather forecasts. TAFs may contain some of the same code as METAR data. It typically forecasts significant weather changes, temporary changes, probable changes, and expected changes in weather conditions. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 134 Ceiling 500 to below 1000 feet AGL and/or visibility 1 mile to less than 3 miles Low IFR Ceiling below 500 feet AGL or visibility less than 1 mile METAR text does not contain adequate information to determine flight conditions Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 135: Terrain

    Note that all obstructions may not be available in the terrain and obstacle database. No terrain and obstacle information is shown without a valid 3-D GPS position. The aera 660 GPS receiver provides the horizontal position and altitude of the aircraft. Aircraft GPS altitude is derived from satellite position. GPS altitude is then converted to a mean sea level (MSL)-based altitude (GPS-MSL altitude) and is used to determine terrain and obstacle proximity.

  • Page 136: Terrain Information

    Lines Location Points WARNING: Red obstacle is above or within 100’ below current aircraft altitude CAUTION: Yellow obstacle is between 100’ and 1000’ below current aircraft altitude Terrain Obstacle Colors and Symbology Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 137: 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 138: Terrain Alerts & Setup

    Caution Elevation or user-defined Caution Elevation Look Ahead Time—Determines the maximum time when an alert annunciation occurs. For example, if 120 seconds is selected, the aera 660 provides an alert up to 120 seconds before reaching the terrain or obstacle Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 139 Hazard Avoidance Alert Sensitivity—The three Alert Sensitivity settings (Terrain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate) determine what level of alerts are annunciated. The aera 660 defaults to ‘High’ sensitivity, which annunciates all red and yellow alerts at the time set in Look Ahead Time. ‘Medium’ sensitivity annunciates all of the red and the highest priority of yellow alerts.
  • Page 140 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. E...

  • Page 141: Traffic

    Altitude trend is shown as an up arrow (>+500 ft/min), down arrow (<-500 ft/min), or no symbol if less than 500 ft/min rate in either direction. TIS-A Symbol Description Traffic Advisory (TA) Other Traffic TIS-A Traffic Symbols 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 142: Traffic Ground Track

    30 knots or when on the approach leg of a route. TRAFFIC GROUND TRACK Traffic ground track is indicated on the aera 660 screen by a “target track vector,”a short line shown in 45-degree increments, extending in the direction of target movement.

  • Page 143: Displaying Traffic Data

    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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 144 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 145 GPS and 1090 ES transponder, a GBT may not identify it as an 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 146 Some compatible devices also have a pressure altitude sensor to aid in displaying the relative altitude of received traffic information. If the compatible device is used onboard a pressurized aircraft, the pressure altitude sensor should be turned off. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 147 Altitude Look Ahead Vertical Horizontal (Geodetic) Time (sec.) Separation (ft.) Separation (nm.) Below 5,000 +/-850 5,000-10,000 +/-850 10,000-20,000 +/-850 20,000-42,000 +/-850 1.10 Above 42,000 +/-1,200 1.10 Traffic Advisories 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 148 TRAFFIC ALERTS (ADS-B TIS-B) A traffic audio alert is generated whenever the number of Traffic Advisories on the aera 660 display increases. Limiting Traffic Advisories only reduces the “nuisance” alerting due to proximate aircraft. For example, when the first Traffic Advisories appear on the display, the user is alerted audibly.
  • Page 149 Traffic Labels can also be turned off. Enabling/disabling traffic data on the Map Page: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu. 2) Touch Traffic to enable/disable traffic data on the Map Page. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 150 NOTE: Altitude filter settings from the Traffic Page are carred to the Map Page. Viewing the Traffic Page: From the Main Menu, touch Traffic. Changing the Altitude Filter: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Traffic > Menu > Altitude Filter. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 151 9,000 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during descent phase of flight. Traffic Display Range Rings Altitude/ Operating Mode Directional Airborne Traffic Traffic System Status Receiving Air-to-Air Traffic Page 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 152 The motion vector would point opposite of its indicated direction of flight showing that the ownship is overtaking the traffic. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 153 From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up > Traffic. Select Target Trend 'On' to activate on the Navigation Map. While TargetTrend is active, the screen will annunciate the current look-ahead time interval in the lower right corner. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 154 TargetTrend and Relative Motion Vector Altitude TargetTrend Overlaid on Moving Map Enabling/Disabling TargetTrend Overlay: 1) With the Map Page displayed, touch Menu > Set Up > Traffic. 2) Touch On or Off. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 155: 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 156: Safetaxi Cycle Number And Revision

    SAFETAXI CYCLE NUMBER AND REVISION SafeTaxi database is revised every 56 days. SafeTaxi is always available for use after the expiration date. When turning on the aera 660, the database initialization indicates whether the databases are current, out of date, or not available. The database initialization shows the SafeTaxi database is current when the SafeTaxi name and expiration date are shown in white.
  • Page 157 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. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 158 1) From any map highlight an airport using the Map Pointer. 2) Touch the Map Feature Button. 3) Touch the AOPA Tab (if necessary). Icon Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car Airport Directory Service Icons Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 159: Fuel Prices

    SiriusXM Satellite Radio offers a variety of radio programming over long distances without having to constantly search for new stations. Based on signals from satellites, coverage far exceeds land-based transmissions. SiriusXM Satellite Radio services are subscription-based. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 160: Activating Siriusxm Satellite Radio Services

    Accessing the SiriusXM Radio ID Accessing the SiriusXM Radio ID (Data Link Information) (Channel 0) USING SiriusXM RADIO The SiriusXM Radio function provides information and control of the audio entertainment features of the SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 161 2) Touch the desired channel. The channel is outlined blue to show it is the active channel. Entering a channel number: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > SiriusXM Audio > Menu > Select Channel 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 162 3) Touch the Favorites Category. To delete channel(s) from Favorites: 1) With the Favorites Category displayed (see Selecting Favorites above), touch the desired channel to be removed (unless removing all) and touch the Menu Key. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 163 2) Touch the Volume Button. 3) Touch the +/- buttons to enter the desired volume. Muting SiriusXM Audio: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > SiriusXM Audio. 2) Touch the Mute Icon. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 164 Additional Features Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 165: 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...

  • Page 166: Airspace Messages

    The projected course takes you inside an Minutes airspace within the next 10 minutes or less. Airspace Near, Within 2 nm Within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 167: Data Field & Numeric Data Options

    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. Flight Timer Total time in-flight (HH:MM). 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 168 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. E...
  • Page 169 AURAL ALERTS TRAFFIC “Traffic”—TIS-A/B traffic alert received. “Traffic Not Available”—TIS-A/B 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 170 “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. E...

  • Page 171: Appendix B: Abnormal Operation

    APPENDIX B: ABNORMAL OPERATION LOSS OF GNSS POSITION When the aera 660 loses the GNSS signal for any reason, the following will occur: A blinking red question mark will appear over the airplane icon on the map. The ‘Lost Satellite Reception’ message will display.
  • Page 172 Appendix B Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 173: Appendix C: Managing Files And Databases

    Appendix C APPENDIX C: MANAGING FILES AND DATABASES CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER The aera 660 can be connected to a computer using the included USB-PC Interface Cable to connect to a USB data port. Mini-USB Connector Mini-USB Connection Connecting the aera 660 to a computer: 1) (Optional Step) Insert a memory card into the memory card slot.

  • Page 174: Managing Files

    2) Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 3) Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4) Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the aera 660 memory or on the memory card.

  • Page 175: Microsd ™ Card Use (Optional)

    Install the MicroSD Card in the slot located on the left side of the unit. Install or remove the MicroSD Card at any time, whether the unit is on or off. You can load a variety of information to the aera 660 internal memory or MicroSD Card, such as MapSource detailed maps in a MapSource program.

  • Page 176: 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 Wi-Fi 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 177 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 178: Database Purchase, Installation, And Updates

    660 via Wi-Fi. Database downloads can be automatically downloaded as updates become available, or be user-initiated. DATABASE PURCHASE Purchasing databases: 1) If necessary, from www.fly.garmin.com register the unit and purchase the desired databases. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 179 Appendix C 2) Connect to a Wi-Fi network on the aera 660: a) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Wi-Fi > On. b) Touch Add Network. c) Touch the desired network to add. d) If necessary, enter the password using the keypad and touch Enter.
  • Page 180 3) Touch Install to install the database(s) and reboot the unit. When choosing Install, the unit immediately begins database installation and cannot be used until installation is complete and the unit reboots. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 181 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Downloads. 2) Touch Easy Update to begin downloading all updated databases. Databases will continue to download even if the Downloads page is not displayed. Database Downloads Page 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 182 Touch Install to start the database installation process. The unit reports as the database is "Preparing to Install" and "Installing". The unit automatically reboots when the installation is complete. c) Allow the timer to expire to start the database installation process. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 183 Touch the Start Download button to start downloading the selected charts. Selecting/changing chart regions for download: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Downloads. 2) Touch the Ready to Download button for the desired chart. Downloads Page 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 184 Appendix C 3) Touch Download. Downloads Page - Selecting Chart Regions 4) Touch the region names to select/deselect. 5) Touch Start Download. Switch to Map View Region Download Selector - List View Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 185: Software Updates

    SOFTWARE UPDATES In addition to databases, the area 660 will check for software updates when connected to the internet over Wi-Fi. The aera 660 can use Wi-Fi to update its system software, as well as any other software available from Garmin.
  • Page 186 'Update Software' window is automatically displayed once a software update becomes available. 1) From the 'Update Software' window, touch Yes to view the update. 2) Touch the desired software update and touch Next. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 187 Disabling automated software download/install: 1) If Automatic Software Downloading is currently enabled, from the Main Menu, touch Tools > Downloads. 2) Touch Menu > Software Downloads > Menu. 3) Touch No. Disabling Automatic Software Downloads 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 188 Appendix C Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 189: Appendix D: Installation And Interfacing

    APPENDIX D: INSTALLATION AND INTERFACING MOUNTING THE aera 660 IN THE AIRCRAFT The aera 660 yoke mount comes fully assembled as shown below. The yoke mount is designed to fit the majority of conventional aircraft yokes and center column controls.
  • Page 190 2) Tilt the aera 660 back until it snaps into place. Removing the aera 660 from the yoke mount: 1) Press the Release Button on the side of the mount to release the aera 660. 2) Lift out the aera 660.
  • Page 191 Appendix D aera Cradle Release Button 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 192 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. E...

  • Page 193: Connecting To A Garmin Vhf Comm Radio

    CONNECTING TO A GARMIN VHF COMM RADIO The aera 660 can also output frequency data to a Garmin aviation radio. For additional information refer to the applicable installation manual. Currently the...
  • Page 194 Outputting frequency data to a SL40, SL30, GTR 200, GTR 225, or GNC 255 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera 660 to the applicable nav/comm radio using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). aera 660 Aviation Bare Wire Connector aera 660 Aviation Bare Wire Connections Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 195: Information About Usb Drivers

    INFORMATION ABOUT USB DRIVERS When connecting the aera 660 to a USB port, the computer prompts you to locate the destination of the drivers for the device. Only install the drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your computer always detects your aera 660 when it is connected.
  • Page 196 Aviation In/NMEA & VHF Out: Receives aviation data and transmits out both 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 compat- ible device.

  • Page 197: Configuring Aera 660 For A Gdl 39

    To receive weather and traffic information from the GDL 39, the GDL 39 must be connected to the aera using the 'GDL 39 Power/Data Cable to aera 660 Series (P/N 010-12373-02), using a Bluetooth connection, or through a bare wire installation (aera bare wire cable P/N 010-11756-01 to GDL 39 bare wire cable P/N 010-11686- 40).
  • Page 198 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the 'Serial Data Format' field. A vertical list is displayed. 4) Touch 'Garmin Data Transfer'. Garmin Data Transfer is only available on Serial Port 1. 5) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Data Link to view GDL 39 connection status.

  • Page 199: Configuring Aera 660 For A Gdl 51/52

    To receive weather and traffic information from the GDL 51/52, the GDL 51/52 must be connected to the aera using the GDL 51/52 Power/Data Cable to Aera 660 Series (P/N 010-12373-02), using a Bluetooth connection, or through a bare wire installation (aera bare wire cable P/N 010-12373-01 or bare wire cable P/N 010-11686-40).
  • Page 200 To GDL 51/52 Data/Power Port 001-03854-91 Power Connector To aera Mount GDL 51/52 Power/Data Cable to aera aera 660 Aviation Bare Wire Connections GDL 51/52 Bare Wire Connection aera Bare Wire Color Color TX1 (Data Out) from aera TX1 Blue Wire...

  • Page 201: Pairing A Gdl Or Gtx Device Via Bluetooth

    X to select the desired device. 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. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 202 Appendix D External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 203: Appendix E: Battery And Care Information

    BATTERY INFORMATION The aera 660 contains a user-replaceable, lithium-ion battery. To maximize the lifetime of the battery, do not leave the aera 660 in direct sunlight, and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat. battery icon in the top right of the screen indicates the status of the aera 660 battery.

  • Page 204: 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 205: Avoiding Theft

    Appendix E AVOIDING THEFT 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
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  • Page 207: Appendix F: General Tis-A Information

    ATCRBS (Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System) Mode-A and Mode-C transponder equipped aircraft within a specified service volume. The TIS-A ground sensor uses real-time track reports to generate traffic notification. The aera 660 displays TIS-A traffic information on the Navigation Map. Surveillance data includes all transponder-equipped aircraft within the coverage volume.

  • Page 208: 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 209 Since TIS-A performance is monitored by maintenance personnel, not ATC, malfunctions should be reported in the following ways: at FAA FSSs, General Aviation District Offices, Flight Standards District Offices, and General Aviation Fixed Base Operators) 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 210 Appendix F Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 211: Appendix G: Utilities

    FLIGHT LOG The Flight Log shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The aera 660 saves up to 50 recorded flights. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. Recording begins when your speed exceeds 30 knots and you gain 250 feet of altitude.

  • Page 212: Track Log

    Track Log Track Log (Navigation Map) Track Log The track log starts recording as soon as the aera 660 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. E...
  • Page 213 ‘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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 214: Track Vector

    2) Touch the desired track log. 3) Touch desired field to edit (Track Name, Show On Map, or Color). TRACK VECTOR The aera 660 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...

  • Page 215: E6B Calculator

    Altitude—required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Enter the aircraft’s altimeter reading. Baro Pressure—enter the current barometric pressure. Calibrated Airspeed— required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Enter the aircraft’s airspeed indicator value. 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 216 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > E6B, calculate or enter the true airspeed into the ‘True Airspeed’ field. 2) Enter the aircraft heading shown on the directional gyro or compass into the ‘Heading’ field. Tail Wind, Wind From, and Wind Speed are calculated. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 217: Aircraft Profile

    The Aircraft Profile allows the pilot to select cruising speed, maximum speed, fuel flow, and map symbol. These values will be saved in the aera 660 unit even while powered off. The unit can save up to 10 aircraft profiles.

  • Page 218: Weight & Balance

    Once the Weight & Balance page is set to use the same fuel units as in the current Aircraft Profile, the Weight & Balance page will inherit the setting from the Profile. Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...

  • Page 219: Proximity Waypoints

    Weight & Balance PROXIMITY WAYPOINTS The Proximity Waypoints allows the pilot to define an alarm circle around a waypoint location. Proximity Proximity Circle Alarm Proximity Waypoints 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 220 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. E...

  • Page 221: 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 222: 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. E...
  • Page 223 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 224: 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. E...
  • Page 225 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
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  • Page 227: Appendix I: Map Datum And Location Formats

    Lines of latitude and longitude on a chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the aera 660 can be set to match most of those commonly used.
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  • Page 229: 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 230 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. E...
  • Page 231 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 232 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. E...
  • Page 233 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. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 234 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. E...

  • Page 235: Appendix K: Warranty And Compliance

    flood, fire, or other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by anyone who is not an authorized service provider of Garmin; or (v) damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of Garmin. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any country.

  • Page 236: Aopa Airport Directory Notice

    Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is required. Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction.

  • Page 237: Fcc Compliance

    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.
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  • Page 239: Index

    Display Installation 2 Backlight Intensity 26 Life 187 Backlight Timeout 26 Replacement 187 BKSP 16 Bluetooth 29, 30, 31, 163, 185 Echo Tops 92 Bug Indicator 46 external GPS Antenna 185 Index-1 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 240 Icing Forecast 100, 114 Nearest Airport Criteria 34 Indicated Altitude 199 Entering 34 Interfacing 185 Nearest Type, Changing 35 Intersections 60 NEXRAD 91, 106, 117 Inverting, flight plans 83 NMEA 181 Index-2 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 241 Searching the Sky 4 User Waypoints 62 Settings 25 Creating 63 SIGMETs 97, 111 Deleting 65 Smart Airspace 69 Utilities 195 Sound Adjusting 27 Muting 28 Vectors-to-Final 86 Storm Cells 95 Index-3 190-02017-20 Rev. E Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 242 Weather Products 90 Weight & Balance 202 WiFi Setup 31 Winds Aloft 93, 107, 108 Activating 89 Animating 88 Radio 143 Radio ID 89 Weather Products 90 Yoke Mount 174 Zooming 8 Index-4 Garmin aera 660 Pilot’s Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. E...
  • Page 244 Salem, OR 97302, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, Hampshire SO40 9LR U.K. Garmin Corporation No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road Xizhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan www.flygarmin.com 190-02017-20 Rev. E © 2016-2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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