Garmin's GPSMAP 496 comes in the same form factor as the 296, but features a much improved readability of the bright display well readable even in direct sunlight, with a diagonal measuring 9,5 cm, 256 colors and exceptional 480x320 pixel resolution. The chart display with terrain awareness is now even more detailed, the new features "Show Airspace" and "Smart Airspace" don't show airspace above a selectable altitude or show airspace relevant to your current flight altitude in bold. The faster processor allows five display updates per second. VFR reporting points as well as obstacles higher than 300 feet are shown for Europe. The street navigation package for Europe is included in the price. In the following, we will introduce you to the included accessories and the features of the GPSMAP 496 in detail.

GPSMAP 496 Click image for larger version

Included accessories

	Background map and Jeppesen Aviation Database "Atlantic" incl. One-Time-Update if out of date. Shows airfields with frequencies and (partially) runway data, airspace, VORs, NDBs and intersections, as well as cities, rivers and lakes, highways and major roads et cetera
	Terrain database with terrain elevations and obstacles higher than 300 feet
	USB cable for PC connection to transfer maps and updates
	Cigarette lighter adaptor with integrated speaker for spoken turn-by-turn instructions
	AC adapter
	Rechargable Lithium-Ion battery
	Yoke mount
	Dash mount
	External GA25 antenna with cable and suction cup mount
	Carrying case
	Lockable adhesive pad
	Digital road maps MapSource CityNavigator Europe pre-installed

Top Features

	12-channel parallel GPS receiver with WAAS/EGNOS support (precise navigation through correction signal)
	TFT-LC-Display with 256 colors, 480x320 pixel resolution, 9,5 cm diagonal and adjustable background lighting
	5 Hz update rate for maps and cockpit panel instruments
	Water resistant (IPX7, 30 minutes in up to 1 meter depth) case measuring 14,5x8,1x4,8 cm
	Rechargable LiIon battery lasts 5 to 15 hours on one charge
	15 languages available for menus
	Moving map display with user-settable details and terrain/obstacle display
	Adjustable alarms for terrain with pop-up window
	Cockpit-Panel display showing GPS-derived instruments as a backup
	Runway centerline extension display facilitates approaches
	Direct-To and Nearest function
	E6B calculator and vertical navigation
	Memory for 3000 waypoints and 50 routes with 1200 waypoints
	Software for waypoint and route management included
	Memory for 15 trails of flown routes with 10000 data points
	Logbook function saves take-off and landing locations and times, can be read into a free logbook software
	Additional use as land and sea navigator, charts and maps are available (see below)

Detailed Terrain Display Click image for larger version

Mapping Options

The GPSMAP 496 is delivered with a background map for the "Atlantic" area including Europe, which shows borders, major roads, rivers and lakes, cities and so on in a detail level suitable for air navigation in all zoom levels. Also, terrain is shown according to elevation in a green/brown shading similar to paper charts. Obstacles higher than 300 feet are also shown.

In addition, the unit includes the Jeppesen Database "Atlantic", which shows airfields with frequencies and (in many cases) runway information, airspace, VORs, NDBs and intersetions. An update to the Jeppesen database is made available every 28 days. The update can be done whenever desired and is most easily done by download from Garmin's site to a PC and subsequent transfer via the included USB cable. Currently, a one-time update is 35 US dollars, a one-year subscription is 295 US dollars (for 13 updates).

Additional digital maps on CD can be bought and transferred to memory cards via PC. Maps similar to the included CityNavigator street maps are available for other areas of the world. Spoken turn-by-turn instructions ("turn left" or similar) are played through a speaker integrated into the cigarette lighter.

Furthermore, Garmin's BlueChart series is available for marine navigation in many parts of the world. Please ask us about details and prices.

Screenshots

Following is a selection of screenshots of the GPSMAP 496 - click on an image for a larger version.

Chart display with user-selectable data fields and VFR reporting points.

Chart display combined with HSI and selectable data fields.

Example of how obstacles and VFR reporting points are shown. The database contains obstacles higher than 300 feet, e.g. radio towers.

The GPSMAP 496 in street navigation mode. The maps for Europe are included in the package.

Accessories

AirGizmos Garmin Panel Dock If you want to install the Garmin 196, 296 or 396 elegantly in your cockpit panel, the AirGizmos panel dock is the way to do it. 135,00 EUR

220-Volt-Adapter connects cigarette lighter adapter with household plug e.g. for training at home 19,99 EUR

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