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GARMIN GPSMAP 496 Handheld Flight Portable GPS  

Fly smarter and safer with the GPSMAP 496 on board. This “know-it-all” mini-MFD puts more power and information at your fingertips than any other portable handheld in the history of aviation.
Similar to the GPSMAP 396, the 496 combines satellite weather with a detailed color map and terrain alerting, then takes it up a notch with even more high-end software and features.
The 496 is a “must have” for any pilot.

Garmin SafeTaxi data provides detailed taxiway diagrams and position information for over 650 U.S. airports. Preloaded on the unit, this information helps you navigate unfamiliar airports with confidence and shows your aircraft’s exact position on the field.

Easily look up taxi services, plan an overnight, choose fuel stops and more with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Airport Directory included on GPSMAP 496.
It offers detailed information for over 5,300 U.S. airports along with the names and phone numbers of thousands of FBOs, plus ground transportation, lodging, restaurants, local attractions and more.

When in the air, Garmin’s new Smart Airspace feature makes it easier than ever to identify what airspace lies ahead. Smart Airspace automatically highlights airspace close to your current altitude and de-emphasizes airspace away from the current altitude, which gives you increased situational awareness.

For added realism and safety, the 496 updates map data and "Panel" page instruments at 5 Hz, a significantly faster update rate that gives you a smoother, near “real-time” presentation of your aircraft’s analog indicators, such as the HSI and turn coordinator.

GPSMAP 496 features a built-in Jeppesen database along with terrain and U.S. obstacles databases. Using this information, the 496 displays your flight route over contour terrain mapping. The higher-resolution terrain database includes over ten times as much data as the 396’s for even more visual reference.
With information from the terrain and U.S. obstacles databases, the 496 monitors your current position in relation to surrounding terrain to provide alerts. Even customize your own minimum clearance levels to receive terrain cautions. The addition of private airports and heliports to the database provides even more navigation and emergency "nearest" options.

Make informed decisions based on weather and traffic with optional sensors and services. With a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather and the included GXM 30A smart antenna, you’ll have access to constantly-updated, high-resolution weather data for the U.S, right in the cockpit.
Weather information includes Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD), Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METARs), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs), Lightning and Winds Aloft and can be laid directly over the 496’s Jeppesen and topographic map databases.
With an additional monthly service fee, GXM 30A delivers XM Satellite Radio to your aircraft. Add a Garmin Mode S transponder, and the 496 will also display TIS traffic alerts that identify surrounding air traffic.

Garmin’s GPSMAP 496 comes ready to go right out of the box with preloaded City Navigator NT street maps, including a hefty points of interest (POIs) database with motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more.
Simply enter a destination, and you’re automatically routed with voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions. In addition, GPSMAP 496 accepts customized points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras and includes proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. Add optional BlueChart g2 data cards, and turn the 496 into a color chartplotter.

GPSMAP 496: The world’s most highly evolved aviation portable.

Package contents:
GPSMAP 496
Preloaded City Navigator NT North America or Europe (full coverage)
Free single Jeppesen update
Auto mount
Yoke mount
Friction mount
GXM 30A smart antenna
Low-profile remote GPS antenna
Vehicle power cable with speaker
AC power adapter
USB cable
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:  14.2 ounces (400 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 or Atlantic International 
SafeTaxi airport diagrams:  yes 
AOPA Airport Directory:  yes 
Preloaded maps:  yes 
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:  yes 
Audible terrain alerts:  yes 
Smart Airspace Feature (generates and displays altitude-sensitive alerts):  yes 
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):  yes 
XM WX Weather & Radio for U.S. compatible:  yes 
Automotive-friendly:  yes 

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