| If you are looking for a GPS system then there | | | | fee and enjoy XM satellite radio. Logbooks may |
| are quite a few you can check out. However, the | | | | be automated to track arrival and departure |
| Garmin brand is the best. Two of the Garmin GPS | | | | records as well as keep up with flying hours. |
| systems will be compared below to help you | | | | Choose air, land, or sea mode with the Garmin |
| decide whether the 396 or 496 is the best for | | | | 396. |
| you. | | | | Garmin 496 GPS |
| Garmin 396 GPS | | | | The mini MFD Garmin 496 GPS practically knows |
| This GPS system allows you to see everything | | | | it all! With this GPS you can fly safer and smarter |
| even the weather! This version is better than the | | | | than ever. This handheld GPS gives you all the |
| 296 version but better because it offers satellite | | | | information you could possibly need and more |
| weather, a color map, and terrain alerts. You will | | | | than any other GPS out there. The 496 is very |
| also be able to view the topography in a very | | | | similar to the 396 because it offers a color map |
| realistic manner as well as be warned of conflicts | | | | with details, satellite weather, terrain alters, and |
| if there are any. Images are viewable in detail and | | | | more. However, the 496 has more features and |
| no matter what the light is. You can also transfer | | | | better software than the 396 making it the best |
| data with the USB port and recharge quickly with | | | | option for any pilot. If you want detail then the |
| the battery pack. If you choose to subscribe to | | | | 496 will give you that. Taxiways are diagrammed |
| XM satellite weather then you may take | | | | for hundreds of airports in the United States. It's |
| advantage of the smart antenna and have instant | | | | perfect for airports you aren't familiar with and |
| access to weather across the United States. You | | | | keeps you informed of your position at all times. |
| will have access to Aviation Routine Weather | | | | The airport directory also allows easy access to |
| Reports (METARs), Next Generation Radar | | | | thousands of US airports including taxi information, |
| (NEXRAD), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts | | | | restaurants, lodging, attractions, and much more. |
| (TAFs), and more. You may even pay an extra | | | | |