Garmin AERA 500 GPS: features and specifications

The Garmin AERA 500 GPS touch screen portable offers easy transition from flying to driving with an intuitive, icon-driven user interface. The aera models feature crisp 4.3” QVGA widescreens, plus the simplicity of a single cable solution for power.
For aviation, AERA combines colorfully detailed topography with built-in terrain alerting, high resolution terrain, and airways are also available with selected models.


Aviation features and specifications

* Easy-to-use touch screen interface
* Bright 4.3” diagonal, color touch screen display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
* Lithium-ion battery - lasts up to five hours, depending on usage and settings
* Flight Plans: 50 with up to 300 points each
* Flight log: At least 30 most recent flights
* Auto time zone – aera will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating
* High-sensitivity GPS receiver with WAAS position accuracy for improved performance and reception
* Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage for easy data base updates at http://fly.garmin.com
* Unit dimensions – 5.3”W x 3.3”H x 0.9”D
* Weight – 9.5 oz (270g)
* Rugged and waterproof (IPX-7)
* Interface with SL30 and SL40 for frequency tuning