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93. A Garmin Aera 500 GPS is installed using an Air Gizmo panel mount adaptor with a
permanent antenna mounted to the right hand glare shield. The unit is certified for VFR
navigation only, and provides the following capabilities:
a. 5 inch touch screen with color display;
Do not touch the screen with anything other than your finger, and
use only light finger pressure. The screen is cleaned using a soft,
clean, lint free cloth with water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass
cleaner.
b. navigational database including data for airports, aerodromes and navigation
aids, and controlled / restricted airspace boundaries;
c. point-to-point navigation;
e. HSI navigation display; and
f. color map navigational displays capable of:
(1) topographical colour coding,
(2) hazardous terrain warnings, and
(3) satellite imagery overlay.
Figure 1-60 Garmin Aera 500
94. The GPS unit automatically powers up when the avionics master switch is selected on.