Garmin aera 500 - Manual (Page 119)

Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A
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additional Features
Overview
GPS Navigation
Flight Planning
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Avoidance
Additional F
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Appendices
Index
The SafeTaxi Region, Cycle, Effective date and Expiration date of the database cycle
can also be found from the 'Home' Screen, by touching the Tools > database.
The SafeTaxi database is provided by Garmin. Refer to Appendix C for instructions
on updating the SafeTaxi database.
5.2 aOPa data (aera 500 & 560 americas)
The AOPA Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise
abatement information, FBO phone numbers, hours of operation, local attractions,
ground transportation, lodging, and services.
Viewing AOPA Airport directory information:
1) From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch WPT Info > AOPA Tab.
2) Touch the Waypoint Identifier Button.
3) Enter the desired waypoint:
a) Touch the buttons to 'Search by Identifier', 'Search by
Facility Name', or 'Search by City' using the keypad.
b) Enter the desired waypoint.
c) Touch the OK Icon.
Or:
a) Touch the
buttons to cycle through the waypoint categories
('Flight Plan Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent
Waypoints'.)
b) Touch the desired waypoint from the list.
4) If duplicate entries exist for the entered facility name or location, duplicate
waypoints are displayed. Touch the desired waypoint from the list.
Or:
1) From any map highlight an airport using the Map Pointer.
2) Touch the Map Feature Button.
3) Touch the AOPA Tab (if necessary).