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  • Page 1 ™ models: 500, 510, 550, 560 Pilot's Guide...
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX...
  • Page 5 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. aera ® ® ™ a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Jeppesen is a registered trademark of Jeppesen, Inc.
  • 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 System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin aera utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the aera can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
  • Page 8 Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner, if needed. 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 your local FSS for interpretation of TFR data. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 10 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 11 Part Number Change Summary 190-01194-00 Initial release Date Description October, 2009 Production Release August, 2012 Added GDL 39 Support August, 2012 Added GDL 39 Pass-Through and TargetTrend. RR-11 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Blank Page RR-12 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Numeric Flight Data ......................35 Compass Arc ........................36 2.2 HSI/Panel ........................... 37 Changing the CDI Scale ...................... 38 Setting the Bug Indicator ....................38 Manually Setting a Course ....................39 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 14 Terrain Alerts & Setup ....................... 110 4.3 Traffic ..........................112 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) ..................112 Traffic Ground Track ......................113 Displaying Traffic Data ...................... 113 Data Link Traffic (GDL 39) ....................115 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 15 Databases ........................153 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing ............... 157 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft ..................157 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio ................ 161 Information about USB Drivers ..................163 Interfacing ........................163 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder ..............165 Connecting to a GDL 39 ....................
  • Page 16 AOPA Airport Directory Notice ..................206 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................206 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ................207 Weather Data Warranty ....................207 FCC Compliance....................... 208 Industry Canada Compliance .................... 208 Index ...........................Index-1 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 17: Section 1 Overview

    External Antenna Connec- tor (Under Weather Cap) Mini-USB Connector MicroSD™ Slot GPS Antenna Battery Contacts Speaker Serial Number (Under the Battery) Release Key: Slide and Release to Open the Battery Unit Overview Cover 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    5) Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery line-up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 6) Slide the top of the battery cover into the groove on the inside of the battery compartment, and press down. Installing the Battery Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is turned down, etc. MOUNTING THE aera IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for information on mounting the aera in the aircraft. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Turning The Unit On/Off

    1) Touch the automotive or aviation icon at the top of the 'Home' Screen. 2) Touch Yes. Aviation Automotive 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Automotive or Aviation (from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 21: Gps Receiver Status

    Location Receiver Status (Lat/Long) GPS Status Viewing the GPS status: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > GPS Status. ACQUIRING SATELLITES bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 22: Satellite Information

    - No bar—Receiver is looking for the indicated satellite - Gray bar—Receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite signal can be used - Green bar—Satellite is being used for the GPS solution Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Exits the keypad function and accepts the changes. BKSP Erases the current data. Numeric Displays the numeric only keypad. Alpha Displays the alpha and numeric keypads. Cancel Cancels a value that has been edited. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 24: Home' Screen

    Displays the aircraft's Present Position. Weather Displays second-level Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560) or All models with a GDL 39. XM Radio Displays XM Radio (aera 510 & 560). Tools Displays second-level Tools Icons. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 25 Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic). User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints. City Displays nearest cities. ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs. Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). Airspace Displays nearest airspace. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 26 Displays Echo Tops (XM only). Winds Displays Winds Aloft. (XM or GDL 39). Lightning Displays Lightning (XM only). Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells (XM only). METAR Displays METARs. (XM or GDL 39). Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 27 Icing Fcst Displays the Icing Forecast (XM only) WX Frst Displays Forecast Information (current, 12, 24, 36, & 48). Pressure Displays Surface Pressure (XM only) Temps Displays Temperatures Aloft (GDL 39 only). 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 28 Displays third-level Setup Icons. User WPT Displays User Waypoints and Proximity Waypoints. Flight Log Displays Flight Logs. Track Log Displays Track Logs. FPL List Displays the Flight Plan List. VNAV Displays Vertical Navigation. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 29 Displays database and software version information. Numbers Displays flight data. (Can be on the Home Screen depending on options) Automotive Activates automotive mode. GPS Status Displays GPS status information. Displays Music Player. Audible Displays Audible Books. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 30 Displays unit settings. Date/Time Displays date & time settings. Displays Navigation Map settings. Position Displays position settings. Interface Displays interface settings. Alarms Displays alarm settings. SUA Alarms Displays Special Use Airspace alarm settings. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 31: Selecting A Function

    Scrolling up/down on the touchscreen: Touch the Up or Down Arrow Icons (if available). If the arrow icons are present, touch and drag your finger up or down. Scrolling (Weather Icons) 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Accessing System Functionality

    Besides character-by-character data entry using the keypad and predetermined data entry, the aera also provides a shortcut for entering ‘Flight Plan’, ‘Nearest’, and ‘Recent’ waypoint identifiers. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 33 (if more than two data options are available). ➋ If using the vertical list, touch the desired data option from the list. ➋ ➊ Data Option Button 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Waypoint Information Tabs

    • Map Pointer information (distance and bearing to pointer, location of pointer, name, and other pertinent information) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 35: Map Range

    Enabling/disabling auto zoom: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the buttons to select the 'General' Category. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Map Panning

    Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. Panning the map: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map and drag. Touch the Cancel icon to remove the map pointer. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 37 If multiple features are present at the Map Pointer position, green arrows will appear on the Map Feature Button. ➋ If necessary, touch the buttons to cycle through the list of map features present at that position. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Map Overlays

    2) Touch the 'Show/Hide' Data Option Button for the desired overlay. Satellite View only displays satellite imagery at and above the 20nm range. Below the 20nm range, 'no sat view' is displayed below the map range. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 39: Map Symbols

    2) Touch the buttons to select the 'General' Category. 3) Touch Detail Level. 4) Touch the Data Option Button, and touch the desired option from the list (Least, Less, Normal, More, or Most). 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 40: System Settings

    Map, Position, Interface, Alarms, SUA Alarms, or Power). 3) Touch Menu > Restore Default. From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Setup > Menu > Restore All Settings. DISPLAY Display Setup Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 41: Sound

    ‘Alerts’ and ‘Media’ are a percentage of the ‘Master’ sound. ‘Alerts’ refers to navigation phrases (e.g. "Pull Up"), and ‘Media’ refers to the XM radio volume. The Terrain Alerts, TIS Alerts, and Key Tones can also be toggled On/Off. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 42: Additional Settings

    Changing settings (Units, Date & Time, Position, Interface, Alarms, SUA Alarms, and Power): 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Setup. 2) Touch the desired Settings Icon (Units, Date/Time, Position, Interface, Alarms, SUA Alarms, or Power). Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 43 SUA Alarms Class B/TMA, Class C/TCA, Class D, Restricted, MOA, Other/ADIZ, Parachute Area Data Link Aircraft type, ADS-B Traffic Data Status Weather Weather Data Source Power Power Loss Warning Keyboard Keyboard layout settings 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Nearest Airport Criteria Settings

    Private Apts', 'Include Heliports') or touch the '+' or '-' buttons to increase/decrease the Minimum Runway Length. To restore defaults, touch Menu > Restore Default. Restoring airport criteria defaults: See the ‘Entering Airport Criteria’ procedure above. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 45: Present Position

    Viewing the present position: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Position. NEW LOCATION The ‘New Location’ menu option is used when the GPS Receiver is having trouble finding the satellites it expects to be there. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Simulator Mode

    3) Touch Menu > Drive Simulator. 4) Enter the desired data by touching the fields or using the +/- buttons. Refer to Section 1.4 'Data Entry' for more information. Simulator Mode Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 47: Section 2 Gps 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) 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 48: Data Fields

    By default, the Data Bar Fields are set to display Ground Speed (GS), Distance - Next (DIST NEXT), Vertical Speed Required (VSR), and Time En Route - Next (ETE NEXT). These four data fields can be changed to display any of the Data Field Options. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 49: Gps Navigation

    Touch the desired Data Field to change. A list of available Data Field Options is displayed. ➎ Touch the desired Data Field Option. ➏ Touch the OK Icon. ➊ ➋ ➍ ➌ ➎ ➏ 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 50: 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) Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 51: Numeric Flight Data

    2) Touch the desired data field to change. The available data fields are displayed. 3) Touch the desired data field. 4) Touch OK. Restoring default numeric flight data: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Numbers > Menu > Restore Default. Numeric Flight Data 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 52: Compass Arc

    1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Bug Indicator (only available when the compass arc is displayed). 2) Touch the desired menu option ('User Selected', 'Bearing', 'Course to Steer', or 'Off'). Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 53: Hsi/Panel

    Bearing is the compass direction from the present position to a destination waypoint. Course to Steer is the recommended direction to steer in order to reduce cross-track error and return to the course line. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 54: Changing The Cdi Scale

    Setting the Bug Indicator: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch HSI/Panel > Menu > Set Bug Indicator. 2) Touch the desired menu option ('User Selected', 'Bearing', 'Course to Steer', or 'Off'). Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 55: Manually Setting A Course

    1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon 3) Touch the 'Release Hold' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 56: 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 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 57: Using The Vnav Feature

    2) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the HSI/Panel Icon. 3) Touch the 'Capture VNAV Profile' or 'Cancel Capture' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). VNAV Indicator VNAV Indicator (Panel) 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 58 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—Select ‘On’ or ‘Off’ to enable/disable VNAV alert messages. • Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 59: Map Display Setup

    • Track Up aligns the top of the map display to the current ground track. • Desired Track (DTK) Up aligns the top of the map display to the desired course. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 60: Airports, Navaids, Cities & Roads

    Data Option Button to toggle the option On/Off. Data Option Button Map Setup (Airport Category Example) Runway Extension Runway Number Runway Extensions and Numbers Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 61: Airways

    1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map 2) Touch the buttons to select the 'Navaid' Category. 3) Touch Airways. 4) Touch the buttons to select the desired setting ('Off', 'Low', 'High', or 'Both'). Airways 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 62: Waypoints

    -Waypoint Identifier/Symbol/Type -Facility Name -City/State -Fuel Available -Elevation Time Zone (UTC Offset) -Region Waypoint Identifier Button Option Menu Bearing/ Distance Info Tab Lat/Long Waypoint Information (Info Tab) Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 63 3) Enter the desired waypoint: a) Touch the buttons to 'Search by Identifier', 'Search by Facility Name', or 'Search by City' using the keypad. b) Enter the desired waypoint. c) Touch the OK Icon. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 64 Waypoint Information (Runway Tab) Selecting additional information for a frequency: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch WPT Info > Freq Tab. 2) Touch the frequency denoted with an *. Waypoint Information (Freq Tab) Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 65: Nearest Information

    • NDB (Non Directional Beacons)—identifier, facility, type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. • Intersection—identifier, bearing, and distance. • VRP (Visual Reporting Point) (Atlantic Unit Only)—identifier, bearing, and distance. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 66 5) Touch the Back Icon to return to the second level Nearest Icons. Touch the Direct Icon (if applicable), then the Activate Button to navigate Direct-to the selected waypoint. Nearest VORs List Additional VOR Information Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 67: Weather And Notam Information (Optional)

    2) Touch the desired METAR flag. 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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 68: Accessing Additional Information

    In addition to airport and weather information, additional information for VORs, 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. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 69: 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 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 70 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. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 71 1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the WPT Info Icon. 2) Touch the Waypoint Identifier Field to begin entering the desired VOR. Refer to the Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 72: User Waypoints

    From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Tools > User WPT > 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'. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 73 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 the OK Icon. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 74 User Waypoint on the map. Editing or renaming a user waypoint: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > User WPT. 2) Touch the desired User Waypoint. The option menu automatically displays. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 75: Deleting User Waypoints

    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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 76 Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Nearest > City. 2) Touch the desired Nearest City from the list. 3) If desired, touch Menu > Show Map. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 77 'AOPA' for more information. Select an FSS: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Nearest > FSS. 2) Touch the buttons to cycle through the list. The associated bearing, distance, and frequencies are displayed. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 78 • 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. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 79 1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the buttons to select the Airspace Category. 3) Touch the Smart Airspace. 4) Touch the On/Off Button. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 80: Direct-To Navigation

    'Search by City' fields.'. b) Enter the desired Identifier, Facility Name, or City using the keypad. Refer to the Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. c) Touch the OK Icon. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 81 If no airport, NAVAID, or User Waypoint exists at the desired location, a temporary waypoint named 'MAP' is automatically created at the location of the map pointer. 2) Touch and hold the Direct Icon. 3) Touch the Activate Icon. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 82 1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the Direct To Icon. From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the Active FPL Icon. Touch and hold the Menu/ Icon (when available). 2) Touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch 'Stop Navigation'. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 83: Section 3 Flight Planning

    From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Tools > FPL List. b) Touch the desired Saved Flight Plan from the list. An option menu appears. c) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 84: 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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 85: Flight Planning

    4) If duplicate entries exist for the entered facility name or location, duplicate waypoints are displayed. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 5) Repeat Steps 2-5 to enter each additional waypoint. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 86: Adding Waypoints To An Existing Flight Plan

    1) With an active or saved flight plan displayed, touch the Menu Icon 2) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option. A vertical list of available approaches is displayed. 3) Touch the desired approach. The designated transition waypoints are added to the flight plan. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 87: Flight Plan Storage

    2) Touch the 'Save Flight Plan' menu option. A confirmation window appears. 3) Touch Yes. A copy of the flight plan is stored in the next available position in the Flight Plan List. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 88: Flight Plan Activation

    2) If necessary, touch the Aircraft Button, and touch the desired aircraft from the vertical list. 3) Touch the Cruise Speed and/or Fuel Flow Fields to enter the desired value using the keypad or by touching the '+' or '-' Buttons. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 89: Copying Flight Plans

    With the Flight Plan List displayed, touch the desired flight plan to delete, and touch Delete Flight Plan > Yes. Deleting all stored flight plans: From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Tools > FPL List > Menu > Delete All > Yes. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 90: Inverting A Flight Plan

    From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Active FPL > Menu > Invert Flight Plan > Yes. Inverting a saved flight plan: 1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Tools > FPL List 2) Touch the desired saved flight plan. An option menu is displayed. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 91: Approaches

    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. Select Approach 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 92: Selecting An Approach

    1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the Direct To Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option (only available when navigating a flight plan. A vertical list of available approaches is displayed. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 93 Touch the desired Saved Flight Plan from the list. An option menu appears. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach is loaded). 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 94: 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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 95: Section 4 Hazard Avoidance

    560 and a subscription to XM Weather to use XM Weather features. NOTE: The weather products displayed on the aera are dependant on the XM Weather Data Service Package (Aviator LT, Aviator, Aviator Pro) purchased. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 96: Hazard Avoidance

    • Weather Products—List of weather features and age of weather data in minutes. Accessing the Radio ID: From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Weather > Menu > Information. Radio ID Accessing the XM Radio ID Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 97: Xm Satellite Weather Products

    • Sun strobes, when the radar antenna points directly at the sun • Military aircraft deploy metallic dust (chaff) which can cause alterations in radar scans • Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 98 RADAR Legend NEXRAD Data SATELLITE MOSAIC Satellite Mosaic displays infrared composite images of cloud cover taken by geostationary weather satellites. The Satellite Mosaic provides up to seven levels of cloud cover. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 99: Winds Aloft

    A short wind flag is 5 knots, a long wind flag is 10 knots, and a triangle flag is 50 knots. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 100: Storm Cells

    The exact location of the lightning strike is not displayed. Lightning Data STORM CELLS The Storm Cells feature displays storms as well as the storm’s projected path in the immediate future. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 101 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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 102 AIRMETs are displayed as colored, dashed lines. SIGMETS A SIGMET (SIGnificant METeorological Information) advises of weather that is potentially hazardous to all aircraft. In the contiguous United States, the following Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 103 TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). Map Feature TFR Data Selected Additional TRF Information Button 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 104: Freezing Levels

    PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). PIREP Selected Additional PIREP Data Feature Button FREEZING LEVELS Freezing Level shows contours for the lowest forecast altitude where icing conditions are likely to occur. Freezing Level Data Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 105 SLD threat areas are depicted as magenta dots over the CIP colors. Icing Forecast Legend Extreme Icing Selected With Map Pointer 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 106 Forecasts are available for intervals of 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours. Forecast Data Selected Additional Forecast Information Feature Button Sunny Thunderstorms Windy Very Hot Partly Cloudy Rain Haze Mostly Cloudy Freezing Rain Foggy Cloudy Snow Very Cold Forecast Legend Fronts Legend Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 107: Using Xm Satellite Weather Products

    ‘Airmets’, ‘Sigmets’, ‘Weather Data’, ‘NEXRAD’, and/ or ‘Fronts’ on the Navigation Map. Additional information about the following can be displayed by panning over the display on map: 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 108 4) Touch the desired weather product to get abbreviated information about the selected weather product (if available). 5) With the desired weather product highlighted, touch the Map Feature Button to get detailed information (if available). METAR Selected METAR Information Feature Button Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 109 Touch the desired second-level weather icon. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Weather Legend' menu option. 4) If desired, touch the buttons until the desired legend is displayed. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 110: Data Link Weather (Fis-B) (All Models)

    1) From the Main Menu touch the Tools Icon. 2) Touch Data Link > Menu > FIS-B Weather. 1) From the Main Menu touch the Weather Icon. 2) Touch Menu > Information. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 111 It does not represent the rate at which weather data is updated or new content is received by the GDL 39. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 112 NEXRAD data is not real-time. The lapsed time between collection, processing, and dissemination of NEXRAD images can be significant and may not reflect the current Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 113: 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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 114 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 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 115 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 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 116 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. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 117 In the contiguous United States, the following items are covered: severe icing, severe or extreme turbulence, volcanic ash, dust storms, and sandstorms that lower visibility to less than three statute miles. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 118 TFRs are represented as an area highlighted by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). Map Feature TFR Data Selected Additional TRF Information Button Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 119 FIS-B Weather Products can be displayed on the Map Page and individually on the Weather (WX) Page. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 120 4) Touch the desired weather product to get abbreviated information about the selected weather product (if available). 5) With the desired weather product highlighted, touch the Map Feature Button to get detailed information (if available). Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 121 1) From the Main Menu, touch the Map Icon (weather must be enabled). a) From the Main Menu, touch the Weather Icon. b) Touch the NEXRAD Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Animate Weather' menu option. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 122: Terrain

    Alert windows appear to inform the pilot of proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate. These alerts depend on user-defined parameters in the Terrain Setup. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 123: Terrain Information

    > 1000’ 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 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 124: Terrain And Obstacle Color Code

    2) Touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Select Page Layout' menu option. An option menu is displayed. 4) Touch the desired menu option ('Map with Profile', 'Map Only', 'Profile Only'. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 125 Elevation and 100 ft Below the Aircraft Terrain 'Map with Profile' View Red Terrain is above or within 100 ft below the aircraft. Terrain 'Map Only' View Terrain 'Profile Only' View 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 126: Terrain Alerts & Setup

    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. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 127 2) Touch the Terrain Audio On/Off Button to toggle the terrain audio on/off, or touch the Alerts Icon to mute both Terrain and TIS alerts. Touch the Alerts buttons to select an alert volume (0-10). 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 128: 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 129: Traffic Ground Track

    TIS-A traffic can be displayed on the Navigation Map. Adjusting TIS-A settings on the navigation map: 1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the buttons to select the Map Category. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 130 The traffic range and altitude separation is displayed. Traffic Range and Altitude Separation using Traffic Ground Map Pointer Track Traffic Warning Window Range Rings TIS-A (Navigation Map) Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 131: Data Link Traffic (Gdl 39)

    For the purpose of distinguishing between levels of ADS-B service, there are three classifications of aircraft or system capability; ADS-B In, ADS-B Out, and ADS-B participating. ADS-B In refers to the capability to receive ADS-B information. ADS-B 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 132 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 133 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 134: System Status

    Configuring the GDL 39 for a Pressurized or Non-Pressurized Aircraft: 1) From the Main Menu touch the Tools Icon. 2) From the Tools menu touch Data Link. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 135: Traffic Description

    Non-directional airborne Traffic Advisory (TA) Non-directional off-scale airborne Traffic Advisory (TA). Displayed at outer range ring at proper bearing. Directional airborne Traffic Advisory (TA) with absolute vector. Points in the direction of the aircraft track. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 136 Refer to the following table for details. 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 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 137: Traffic Warning Window

    The Traffic Warning Window shows a small pop-up map in the lower left corner. The Range Rings on the pop-up alert are spaced every whole mile/kilometer/nautical mile. Touch the Traffic Warning Window to acknowledge and remove it. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 138 ('Off', 'Auto', or range settings). Displaying Traffic information using the map pointer: With traffic displayed on the Navigation Map, touch the desired Traffic symbol on the map to view identification, altitude and altitude trend information. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 139 2700 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during climb phase of flight. • Below: Displays non-threat and proximity traffic from 2700 feet above the aircraft to 9000 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during descent phase of flight. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 140 The end of the TargetTrend vector indicates the traffic's predicted location relative to your predicted Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 141 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: On the Traffic Page, select Menu > Enable/Disable Target Trend. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 142 Hazard Avoidance Blank Page Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 143: 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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 144: Safetaxi Cycle Number And Revision

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

  • Page 145: Airport Directory Data

    Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If duplicate entries exist for the entered facility name or location, duplicate waypoints are displayed. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 146: Additional Features

    2) Touch the Map Feature Button. 3) Touch the AOPA/DIRECTORY Tab (if necessary). Airport Identifier Field Service Icon Airport Directory Data Icon Description Restaurant on Field Self Serve Fuel Courtesy Car Airport Directory Service Icons Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 147: Xm ® Radio (Aera 510 & 560)

    Based on signals from satellites, coverage far exceeds land-based transmissions. XM Satellite Radio services are subscription- based. Accessing XM Radio: From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the XM Radio Icon. XM Radio Icon Accessing XM Radio 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 148: Activating Xm Satellite Radio Services

    Accessing the XM Radio ID The Radio ID is also displayed on channel ‘0’. Channel ‘0’ is the first channel listed in the ‘All Channels’ Category. Radio ID Accessing the XM Radio ID (Channel ‘0’) Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 149: Using Xm Radio

    The list automatically refreshes with the selected category. Category Navigation ‘Favorites’ category shortcut: Touch and hold the Category Button to view the ‘Favorites’ Category. ‘Favorites’ Category Shortcut 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 150 2) Touch the desired channel. The channel is outlined blue to show it is the active channel. Entering a channel number: 1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch XM Radio > Menu > Enter Channel XM Radio Option Menu 2) Touch the ‘+’ or ‘-’. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 151: Using Favorites

    To add a channel to Favorites: 1) From the ‘Home’ Screen touch the XM Radio Icon. 2) Touch and hold the desired channel. A confirmation window is displayed. 3) Touch Yes. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 152 ‘Add To Favorites’ Menu Option. A confirmation window is displayed. XM Radio Option Menu 4) Touch Yes. The channel is added to the ‘Favorites’ Category. Channel Added to ‘Favorites’ Category Add Favorites Window Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 153 3) Touch the check box next to the channel to be deleted. A red x will appear in the box. Delete Channel Checkbox 4) Touch Remove. The ‘Remove selected favorites?’ Window is displayed. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 154: Adjusting The Volume

    1) From the ‘Home’ Screen touch the XM Radio Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the ‘Volume’ Menu Option. XM Radio Option Menu 4) Touch the buttons to increase/decrease the volume. Increase/Decrease Volume Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 155 1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch the XM Radio Icon. 2) Touch the Icon. a) Touch the Menu Icon. b) Touch the 'Volume' menu option. 'Sound Setup' is displayed. c) Touch the Media Icon. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 156 Additional Features Blank Page Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 157: Section 6 Appendices

    Internal problem with the GXM antenna. Contact Garmin Product Support. Database Error Internal problem with the system. Contact your 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 158 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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 159: 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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 160 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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 161: 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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 162 “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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 163: Appendix B: Abnormal Operation

    GPS Signal Lost HAZARD DISPLAY WITH LOSS OF GPS 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 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 164 Appendix B Blank Page Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 165: 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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 166: Managing Files

    AA audio book files JPEG and JPG image files GPX route files GPI custom POI files from the POI Loader Application Maps, routes, trip logs, and waypoints from MapSource ® aera 500/510/550/560 File Types Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 167: Transferring Files

    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. NOTE: If you have serveral network drives mapped on your computer. Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your aera drives. See the aera 500 Series Automotive Owner's Manual to learn how to map and assign drive letters.

  • Page 168: Microsd ™ Card Use (Optional)

    4) The unit takes a few seconds to read the card. When the data card has been properly installed and accepted, a summary screen noting the card details appears. Touch to acknowledge. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 169: Databases

    Appendix C 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. Removing an MicroSD Card: 1) Push the card into the unit until it stops.
  • Page 170 AtAbASe pDAteS NOTE: For automotive map updates refer to http://my.garmin.com. The Garmin aviation database updates can be obtained 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 171 The includes an internal navigation database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the navigation database are available every 28 days online (www.fly.garmin.com). There are two navigation database products available: the Jeppesen Navigation Database, which is sourced by Jeppesen, and the US VFR Navigation Database sourced by AeroNav Products, a division of the FAA.
  • Page 172 (routes) are current. If there is an obsolete aviation point in a saved route, the route is locked and unusable. A new route with current navigation database points will need to be created. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 173: 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 174 1) Press the Release Button on the side of the mount to release the aera. 2) Lift out the aera. aera Cradle Release Button aera Cradle Adjustment Knob Yoke Mount Assembly Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 175: Connecting The Cables

    3) Secure the clamp assembly to the rest of the yoke mount using the Cradle Adjustment Knob, spacer, and rubber washer. Adjust the clamp angle before fully tightening the Cradle Adjustment Knob. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 176 Yoke Mount in Forward-Facing Configuration Securing the cable on the top of the yoke mount: 1) Remove the screws securing the cable clamp. 2) Orient the cable and secure the clamp with the screws. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 177: 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. Currently the two models supported are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm.
  • Page 178 3) Touch the Serial Data Format Button. A vertical list is displayed. 4) Touch ' Aviation In/NMEA & VHF Out' or 'GTX TIS-A In/NMEA & VHF Out'. These comm modes send both NMEA data and VHF frequency information. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 179: 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 180 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 181: Connecting To A Gtx 330 Mode S Transponder

    2) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the Serial Data Format Button. A vertical list is displayed. 4) Touch 'GTX TIS-A In' or 'GTX TIS-A In/NMEA & VHF Out'. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 182: Connecting To A Gdl 39

    2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the 'Serial Data Format' data field button. A vertical list is displayed. 4) Touch 'Garmin Data Transfer'. When recognized, the GDL 39 device and connections information is shown.
  • Page 183 Configure the GDL 39 Pass-Through Serial Data Format GDL 39 Interface Setup To GDL 39 Power/Data Port Mini-USB Connector to the XM Receiver GDL 39 Power/Data Cable to Aera 500 Series 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 184 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the 'Serial Data Format' data field button. A vertical list is displayed. 4) Touch 'Garmin Data Transfer'. When recognized, the GDL 39 device and connections information is shown.
  • Page 185 Black Serial RxA (GDL39 IN) White/Green Serial TxA (GDL39 OUT) Green Discrete Input Gray Serial RxB (GDL39 IN) White/Orange Serial TxB (GDL39 OUT) Orange GDL 39 Bare Wire Cable Pinout (18Pin) 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 186: Connecting The Gxm 40 Antenna (Aera 510 & 560)

    The optional GA27C or GA25 external antenna can be used. Connect the antenna to the connector located on the left side of the unit. External Antenna Connec- tor (Under Weather Cap) External Antenna Connector Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 187: 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 010-11143-00. Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy.garmin.com. Contact you local waste disposal department for information about properly disposing of the battery.

  • Page 188: Cleaning The Casing

    • Though a PDA stylus can be used to operate the touchscreen, never attempt this while operating an aircraft or vehicle. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 189: 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. REGISTERING THE UNIT See the aera 500 Series Automotive Owner's Manual for more information.
  • Page 190 Appendix E Blank Page Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 191: Appendix F: General Tis-A Information

    TIS-A relies on surveillance of the Mode-S radar system, which is a “secondary surveillance” radar system similar to that used by ATCRBS. Many limitations are inherent in secondary radar surveillance. Information provided by TIS-A is neither 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 192 NOTE: TIS-A is unavailable at low altitudes in many areas of the United States. This is often the case in mountainous regions. 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 193 • 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) 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 194 Appendix F Blank Page Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 195: Appendix G: Utilities

    Viewing details for a flight: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Flight Log. 2) Touch the desired flight log. Route, date, hours, distance, and the flight path are displayed. Flight Log 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 196: Track Log

    The aera draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Navigation Map. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. Track Log Track Log (Navigation Map) Track Log Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 197 ‘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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 198 Editing a track log: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Track Log. 2) Touch the desired track log. 3) Touch desired field to edit (Track Name, Show On Map, or Color). Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 199: Heading Line

    'Line' Category. 3) Touch Heading Line. 4) Touch the buttons to select ('Off', 'Time', or 'Distance'). 5) Touch the +/- buttons to select the desired distance or time (if applicable). 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 200: E6B Calculator

    The temperature reading on a standard outside air temperature gauge found on most piston aircraft is TAT. • Heading— required entry for winds aloft calculation. Use heading from the aircraft’s heading indicator or directional gyro. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 201 NOTE: If True North is selected as the heading reference, a heading referenced to True North must be used to calculate winds accurately. Restoring E6B calculator defaults: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > E6B Calc > Menu > Restore Default. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 202: Aircraft Profile

    1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Profile 2) Touch the Aircraft Name Button to access a vertical list of saved profiles. 3) Touch the desired profile from the list. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 203: Weight & Balance

    Keep in mind that the “Aircraft” (empty weight/arm) figures must be entered as a reference to calculate a valid moment, weight, and CG. 3) To empty the aircraft, touch Menu > Empty Aircraft. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 204: Epe Circle

    1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the buttons to display the 'Misc' Category. 3) Touch EPE Circle. 4) Touch the On/Off Button. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 205: Proximity Waypoints

    1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the buttons to display the 'Point' Category. 3) Touch Proximity Circle. 4) Touch the buttons to select the desired settings ('Off', 'Auto', or Range Settings). 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 206: Deleting Proximity Waypoints

    1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > User WPT > Proximity. a) Touch the desired proximity waypoint. b) Touch the 'Delete Proximity Waypoint' menu option. a) Touch the Menu Icon b) Touch the 'Delete All' menu option. 2) Touch Yes. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 207: 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 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 208: Ifr Symbols

    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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 209 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 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 210: 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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 211 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 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 212 Appendix H Blank Page Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 213: 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 214 Appendix I Blank Page Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 215: 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. 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 216 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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 217 Horizontal Situation Indicator Hertz Initial Approach Fix Indicated Air Temperature ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization Instrument Flight Rules 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 218 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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 219 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 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 220 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 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...

  • Page 221: 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 222: Aopa Airport Directory Notice

    CONSEQUENTIAL 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 223: Xm Satellite Radio Service Agreement

    XM and Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. In no event will XM and Garmin, their data suppliers, service providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the transmission or reception of the Services.

  • Page 224: 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.

  • Page 225: Index

    Backlight Timeout 25 Life 171 Calibrate 25 Replacement 171 BKSP 7 Bug Indicator 36, 38 Echo Tops 83 Estimated Position Error (EPE) 188 external GPS Antenna 170 Calibrate 25 Calibrated Airspeed 184 Index-1 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 226 Modes Heading Line 183, 184 Changing 4 ‘Home’ Screen 8 Mounting, in aircraft 157 HSI/Panel 37 Navigation Controls 7 Icing Forecast 89 NDBs 54 Indicated Altitude 184 Nearest 9, 49 Index-2 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 227 Views 108 Proximity Waypoints 189 Tools 12 Touchscreen 25 Touchscreen, cleaning 172 Red X 147 Track Log 180 Runways 47 Traffic Data 113 Traffic Ground Track 113 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) Index-3 190-01117-02 Rev. C Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 228 VHF Comm Radio 161 VORs 55 Warranty 205 Waypoint Information Tabs 18 Waypoints 46 Proximity 189 User 56 Weather 51 Weather Products 81 Weight & Balance 187 Winds Aloft 83, 99 Index-4 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. C...
  • Page 230 Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. Toll free (within U.K.) 0808.2380000 p: 44/0870.8501241 f: 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan p: 886/2.2642.9199 f: 886/2.2642.9099 www.garmin.com 190-01117-02 Rev. C © 2009, 2010, 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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