Garmin GPSMAP 296 Aviation GPS Receiver

The GPSMAP 296 builds on the tradition of Garmin aviation handhelds like the GPSMAP 196 and GPSMAP 295. New features like terrain cautions and alerts, sectional chart-like topographic data, a built-in obstacle database of the U.S., and a transparent navigation arc view for course, speed, and distance information lead the list of advances. The GPSMAP 296 also features USB data transfer, faster processing speed, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Press a button, and you have your choice of the unit's automotive or marine modes. An automatic logbook also calculates your flight time and automatically records departure and arrival locations. When used with Garmin's free logbook software-FlightBook-this feature makes light work of maintaining your logbook. Your flight information will be stored in the unit and can be downloaded to this exclusive Flightbook software at any time. Garmin delivers terrain awareness in an intuitive Terrain mode on the GPSMAP 296. The unit combines GPS position, GPS altitude and topographical mapping to give pilots a vivid depiction of potential terrain hazards. Pilots gain terrain awareness in a number of ways: Terrain and obstacle information Configurable buffer zones Obstacles database Pop-up alerts The GPSMAP 296 is designed to move seamlessly between an aircraft, vehicle, or boat.