SKU: 9000

GARMIN GPSMAP 296 Handheld Flight Portable GPS  

Taking terrain awareness to a whole new level, the GPSMAP 296 is a color aviation portable with built-in terrain mapping and alerting.

GPSMAP 296 comes with a detailed built-in Jeppesen database along with terrain and U.S. obstacle databases. Using this information, the 296 provides detailed views of your flight route, displayed over realistic topography.
For added safety, you can put the unit in Terrain mode for TAWS-like warnings and alerts when proximity conflicts loom ahead.

Viewing the display in any light is easy, thanks to the unit’s 256-color, high-resolution (320 x 480-pixel) sunlight-readable TFT display with adjustable backlighting.
The 296 also features USB data transfer, fast processing speed and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack.

A built-in logbook tracks your flying hours and automatically records departure and arrival locations.
When used with Garmin's free logbook software, FlightBook, this feature simplifies recordkeeping.
Flightbook software allows you to create, manage, analyze, save and print flight data from the GPSMAP 296's logbook.

Simply press a button to switch GPSMAP 296 to automotive or marine mode.
The 296 comes with a built-in routable basemap. Add optional MapSource detailed street maps to receive voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to addresses and points of interest.
For a great day on the water, customize the waterproof 296 with optional marine cartography. Easily add detailed maps with plug and play Garmin data cards.

GPSMAP 296: Go from plane to boat to automobile without missing a beat.

Package contents:
GPSMAP 296
One basemap below:
Americas Autoroute basemap
Atlantic Autoroute basemap
Pacific Autoroute basemap
Free Jeppesen update certificate
Trip & Waypoint Manager software
Yoke mount
Automotive mount
Vehicle power cable
AC power adapter
USB cable
Low-profile remote GPS antenna
Carrying case
Owner's manual
Quick reference guide

Specifications:
Unit dimensions, WxHxD:  5.7"W x 3.2"H x 1.9"D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) 
Display size, WxH:  3.2"W x 2.1"H (8.1 x 5.3 cm); 3.8" diag (9.7 cm) 
Display resolution, WxH:  480 x 320 pixels 
Display type:  256 color TFT with backlighting 
Weight:  13.6 ounces (385.5 g) 
Battery:  rechargeable lithium-ion 
Battery life:  up to 15 hours (Battery Saver mode, no backlighting) 
Voltage range:  11-40 
Receiver:  12 channel 
IFR or VFR:  

Maps, Databases & Memory:
Basemap:  yes 
U.S. Terrain and Obstacles database:  yes 
Jeppesen database:  yes 
Types of Jeppesen databases:  full and ARTCC, FSS frequencies and final approach waypoints 
Jeppesen database coverage areas:  Americas, Atlantic International or Pacific International 
SafeTaxi airport diagrams:  no 
AOPA Airport Directory:  no 
Preloaded maps:  no 
Ability to add maps:  yes 
Accepts data cards:  yes (Garmin data cards) 
Built-in memory:  internal solid state 
Waypoints/favorites/locations:  3,000 
Routes:  50 

Features:
Moving map:  yes 
Instruments page:  yes 
Built-in VHF Comm:  no 
External VHF Comm:  no 
Built-in HSI:  yes 
Traffic Information Services (TIS) alerts compatible:  no 
Audible terrain alerts:  yes 
Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts):  no 
Separate serial and USB interfaces:  yes 
Automatic logbook:  yes 
Voice prompts (e.g. "Turn right in 500 ft."):  yes 
3D map view:  no 
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route):  no 
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation):  yes 
Choice of route setup (faster time, shorter distance, off road):  yes 
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls etc.):  yes 
Custom POIs (ability to add additional points of interest):  no 
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible:  no 
Automotive-friendly:  yes