Garmin Gpsmap 696

The Garmin GPSMAP 696 (Garmin 696) is an all-in-one portable aviation multi-function device. Topping the list of new features on the Garmin 696 is a large, high resolution screen (7-inch diagonal), detailed electronic charts, and real-time weather that now includes PIREPs and icing forecast information.

Bigger is better
The Garmin 696 is sunlight readable during the day as well as at night. And its high-definition 7-inch display is large enough to view an approach plate in its entirety. Similar to other portable GPSMAP units, the Garmin 696 includes soft keys on the bezel around the screen. But unlike other portable units, the GPSMAP 696 has a joystick control that, coupled with the units fast 5 Hz GPS update rate that displays data and graphics smoothly and continuously, makes navigating the pages a breeze.

Got Charts?
The Garmin 696 does! Another new feature included in the 696 is Garmin FliteCharts* and IFR map mode that gives the unit Class 1/Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB) capability. U.S. NACO departure procedures (DP), standard terminal arrival routes (STARs), approach charts and airport diagrams can now all be viewed and quickly found thanks to FliteCharts. Based on the flight plan, if the current approach is known, the Garmin 696 will even select the correct chart for you. Flying IFR? Simply put the 696 into IFR map mode and it can now show victor airways, jet routes, minimum enroute altitude and leg distance.