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    ™ model: 660 Pilot's Guide
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    OVERVIEW NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX
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    observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software versions. Garmin International, Inc., 1200 East 151st Street, 238 052 4000 Fax: +44 (0) 238 052 4004 Aviation Support: +44 (0) 370 850 1243 Garmin Corporation, No. 68, Zhangshu 2nd Road, Xizhi District, New
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    ®, ANT+®, FliteCharts®, SafeTaxi®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. aera™ is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. This product is ANT+® certified. Visit www.thisisant.com
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    database do so entirely at their own risk. WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in, near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained within data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather conditions. Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    GPS/GLONASS equipment. Portions of the system utilize GPS/GLONASS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the system can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    within this document, including screen images of the aera panel and displays, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current aera system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment. Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    dim or blank. NOTE: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is provided by the FAA and may not be updated outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency through alternate sources and contact the local FSS for interpretation of TFR data. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Part Number 190-02017-20 Initial release Change Summary Rev Date A March, 2016 Production Release Description 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide RR-11
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    Blank Page RR-12 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    SECTION 1 OVERVIEW...1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 3 Turning the Unit On/Off...4 GNSS Arc...38 2.2 3D Vision...39 3D Vision Operation...40 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide i
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    69 3.1 Introduction...69 Data Fields...69 3.2 Flight Plan Creation...70 Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan 72 3.3 Flight Plan Storage... Information Service (TIS-A 99 Traffic Ground Track ...100 Displaying Traffic Data...100 Data Link Traffic...101 ii Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-
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    125 Managing Files...126 MicroSD™ Card Use (Optional 127 Database Types...128 Database Purchase, Installation, and Updates 130 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 133 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 133 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 137 Information about USB Drivers 139
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    179 Contact Garmin...179 Software License Agreement 179 Limited Warranty...179 AOPA Airport Directory Notice 180 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT 181 FCC Compliance...181 Industry Canada Compliance 181 Radiation Exposure Statement 182 Index...Index-1 iv Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017
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    , navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 5"display with a capacitive touch screen. Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Micro SD Card Slot Power Button Battery Latch Unit Overview Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 1
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    up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment, and push until it clicks into place. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Unit Overview - Battery 2 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    and may allow more current to be available for charging the battery while in Charge Mode. MOUNTING THE aera IN THE AIRCRAFT Refer to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for information on mounting the aera in the aircraft. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 3
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    database information is displayed. Database information includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. When this information has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases location, but has not acquired a fix 4 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Index
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    Strength Bar PRN Number Viewing the GNSS status: From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab. ACQUIRING SATELLITES The bars on the Main Menu indicate the GNSS signal strength. 3D differential fix has finished acquisition. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 5
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    ORIENTATION The aera 660 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode. Changing the display orientation: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Or:  Press the Power Button once quickly. 2) Touch Landscape or Portrait. Appendices Index 6 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190
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    or down to scroll menus, documents, etc. Or: Drag in any direction to pan maps or charts. Appendices Scroll Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Pan Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 7
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    located vertically on the right side of the screen in landscape mode or horizontally along the bottom of the screen in portrait mode. Appendices Index 8 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Icons (Weather Page Only) OR Direct-to function Page menu • Previous Screen • Main Menu (Touch OR and Hold) Cancel map pointer 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 9 Appendices Index
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    . Traffic Displays the dedicated Traffic Page. Terrain Weather Displays the Terrain View. Displays Weather Map Page GPS Info Displays current position and satellite status. Tools Displays second-level Tools Icons. 10 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints. City Displays nearest cities. ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs (Air Route Traffic Control Centers). FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Displays AIRMETs. SIGMET Displays SIGMETs. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 11
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    & Balance. Data Link Displays Data Link Information. Downloads Displays available downloads. User Timer Displays User Timer. Database Displays database and software version information. VIRB Displays VIRB Remote Page. Appendices Index 12 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    connection settings. WiFi Displays WiFi connection settings. Power Displays Power Loss Warning settings. 3D Vision Displays 3D Vision settings. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 13
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    The aera 660 has a dedicated menu options available. Icon that displays a context-sensitive list of Navigating the option menu:  Touch the Icon  Touch the desired menu option.   Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 14 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190
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    datafield.  Touch the keypad letters or numbers to enter the desired data.  Touch Enter. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices 190-02017-20 Rev. A   Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide  15 Index
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    options (i.e., On/Off).  If using the vertical list, touch the desired data option from the list.   Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 16 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    GPS Navigation section for more information on Map Display Setup. Map displays are used extensively in the aera to provide situational awareness in flight. Most aera present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data MAP Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 17
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    of 3 nm Per Scale Width. Map Range/Overzoom AUTO ZOOM Auto Zoom allows the aera 660 to change the map display range to the smallest range clearly showing the active waypoint. Auto 'Autozoom'. AutozoomToggle Map Group Button Appendices Index 18 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    the map range • Highlight and select locations on the map • Review information for a selected airport, NAVAID or user waypoint • Designate locations for use in flight planning • View airspace present at that position. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 19
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    map pointer. Touch the icon to cancel the map pointer. Panning the map:  While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map and drag. 20 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    at that position. Touching the buttons changes the highlight and description.  Touch the Map Feature Button to review information for the Map Feature.  If desired touch Direct-to to navigate to the map feature.    Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 21
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    (-1, -2, -3) on the right side of the screen. The currently selected level is highlighted green. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Map Detail 22 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    , Airspace, Data Link, Bluetooth, or Power). 3) Touch Menu > Restore Default. DISPLAY Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Display Setup 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 23
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    POWER Button to quickly access the backlight intensity. BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT When running on battery power, after a specified period of inactivity the backlight will turn off to save option from the list (Auto, Day, or Night). Appendices Index 24 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    navigation phrases (e.g. "Pull Up"). The Terrain Alerts and Key Tones can also be toggled enabled or disabled. Appendices Index Sound Setup 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 25
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    Enabling/disabling the compass arc: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Map. 2) Touch On or Off in the 'Compass Arc' field. Appendices Index 26 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Data Link. 2) Touch Pressurized in the 'Aircraft Type' field to toggle it On/Off. ADS-B TRAFFIC DATA Enabling/disabling ADS-B Traffic Data: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Data Link. 2) device is now connected. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 27
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    the 'Bug Indicator' Data Option Button, and touch the desired option from the list (User Selected, Bearing, Desired Track, or Off). 3) Touch the desired settings to display , Position, Interface, Alarms, Airspace, or Power). Appendices Index 28 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    type, ADS-B Traffic Data Bluetooth setup WiFi setup Power Loss Warning Bug Indicator, Ground Speed, Altitude, Heading, Lateral Deviation, Vertical Deviation, Vertical Speed, Slip/Skid, Synthetic Vision, Panning Timeout Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 29
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    . 7) Touch Heliports to include Heliports in the search. 8) Touch City Names or Facility Names to display the airport's city or facility name. Appendices Index 30 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Features Position Changing the Nearest Type: 1) From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > Position Tab > Menu > Change Nearest Type. 2) Touch '). Viewing the present position: From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > Position Tab. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 31
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    altitude, track, speed, waypoint, & position: 1) From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > GPS Tab > Menu > Start Simulator. 2) Touch Menu > Drive Simulator. 3) Touch the fields to enter the desired data using the keypad. Appendices Index 32 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Overview Simulator Mode Overview Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 33 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 34 Index Overview Blank Page Appendices Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Navigation Overview
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    present position. The aircraft position and the flight plan legs are accurately based on GPS/GLONASS calculations. The basemap upon which these are placed are from a source with less Icon Flight Plan Legs (Navigation Map) Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 35
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    DATA FIELDS The data fields on the Navigation Map can be independently configured by the user. Data Fields Data Fields (Navigation Map) By default, the Data Bar Fields are displayed. 3) Touch the desired Data Field Option. Appendices Index 36 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    (Destination) (DIST DEST) • Distance (Next) (DIST NEXT) • En Route Safe Altitude (ESA) • External Voltage (EXT VOLTS) • Flight Timer (FLT TIMER) • Fuel Timer • Glide Ratio (G/R) • Ground Speed (WX TEMP) • Wx (Wind) (WX WIND) Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 37
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    page icon, and touch General. 3) Touch On or Off to display or remove the Compass Arc. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 38 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    aera 660. 3D Vision depicts the topography as seen from outside the aircraft. The depicted imagery is derived from the aircraft's three-dimensional position, and databases of terrain, obstacles, and other relevant features. Loss of the GPS Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 39
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    Bearing Pointers: 1) From the Main Menu, touch 3D Vision > Menu 2) Touch a 'Bearing Pointer' Data Option Button, and touch the desired option from the list (Off, GPS, or Nearest Airport). 40 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Index
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    can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Desired Track', a specific heading reference ('User Selected'), or 'Off'. Bearing is the compass direction from the present position to a if the previous two conditions do not exist. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 41 Appendices Index
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    the list (User Selected, Bearing, Desired Track, or Off). Manually Setting a Course Touch 'CRS' on the 3D Vision Page to manually set a course to the destination. Manually setting a when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). Appendices Index 42 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Estimated Time To VNAV' goes blank, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the HSI. CAUTION: The aera is a VFR navigation tool and should not be used to perform instrument approaches. CAUTION: VNAV is 190-02017-20 Rev. A Visual Representation of VNAV Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 43 Index
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    , touch 3D Vision > Menu. 2) Touch Capture Profile or Cancel Capture. VNAV Indicator VNAV Indicator (3D Vision) Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 44 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    waypoint altitude. Select 'Above Waypoint' to use field elevation for airports in the Jeppesen database or 'MSL' to specify an exact MSL altitude target. • By-Enter the target 'Off' to enable/disable VNAV alert messages. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 45 Appendices Index
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    ) • Map range • Aircraft icon (representing present position) • Flight plan legs • User waypoints • Track vector • Topography data MAP ORIENTATION Maps are shown in one of three the orientation selected for the Navigation Map. Appendices Index 46 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    ' Group. 3) Touch to select the desired settings. Dedicated Page Icon Map Setup (Cities) Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 47
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    the Navaid Group. 3) Touch the 'Airways' Data Option Button, and touch the desired option from the list ('Off', 'Low', 'High', or 'Both'). Appendices Index 48 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    review airport information, runway information, frequencies, AOPA information (if available), and weather information (if available) by touching the desired tab. The pilot can manually enter the identifier or the aera or Water Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 49
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    time), * (additional information available) Selecting an airport for review by identifier, facility name, or city: 1) From the Find. b) Touch the Recent, Nearest Airports, Flight Plan, or User Tab. c) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Navigation a) Touch Find. b) Touch the Recent, Nearest Airports, Flight Plan, or User Tab. c) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If duplicate entries exist (if necessary). 2) Touch . Appendices Index Waypoint Information (Freq Tab) 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 51
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    INFORMATION The aera provides a Nearest function which gives the pilot quick access to nearest airport, weather, VOR, NDB, intersection, user waypoint, distance, and frequency. • Intersection-identifier, bearing, and distance. Appendices Index 52 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Control Center)-bearing, distance, and frequency. • FSS (Flight Service Station)-name, bearing, distance, frequency, and VOR (if touch the desired Nearest Icon (Airport, Apt WX, VOR, NDB, INT, User WPT, City, ARTCC, FSS, or Airspace). 3) Touch the desired nearest Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 53
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    Menu, touch Nearest. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch Apt WX. 3) Touch the desired Nearest Airport Weather from the list. Or: Appendices Index 54 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    ' in the Overview Section for more information). The weather information is displayed. METAR Selected Map Feature Button Weather Information Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 55
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    weather information, additional information for VORs, NDBs, Intersections, User Waypoints, Cities, ARTCCs, FSSs, and Airspace can be Information + AOPA + Weather + Controlling Agency + Vertical Boundaries + Class + 56 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    200nm. If there are no NDBs in the list, text indicating that there are no nearest NDBs is displayed. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 57
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    the Waypoint Identifier Field to begin entering the desired VOR. Refer to the Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. Or: Appendices Index 58 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    using the Map Pointer: a) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > User Waypoints > Menu. b) Touch Create Waypoint. Or: a) With a map displayed, touch an empty area without any map features. b) Touch the Map Feature Button. c) Touch Save. Or: 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 59 Index
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    Flight Planning Navigation a) From the Main Menu, touch GPS Info > Position Tab > Menu. b) Touch Mark Waypoint. 2) Enter the desired user waypoint name (up to 10 characters) and touch to change the value. b) Touch Enter. Appendices Index 60 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    The User Waypoint information is displayed. Editing or renaming a user waypoint: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > User Waypoints > User Tab. 2) Touch the desired User Waypoint. The option menu automatically displays. 3) Touch Edit Waypoint. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 61
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    down arrows to change the value. 5) Touch Enter. Deleting user waypoints: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > User Waypoints > User Tab. 2) Delete a single waypoint, delete all waypoints, the 'Delete by Symbol' menu option. Appendices Index 62 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Icon, and touch City. 3) Touch the desired Nearest City from the list. Or: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 63
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    find airspaces close to the flight path. The Nearest Airspace function displays the class of airspace, controlling agency, vertical boundaries, and status. Appendices Index 64 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Airspace Airspace Alert Messages If airspace alarms are set to 'On' (default is 'Off'), the aera will display a message which includes the airspace name, time to entry (if applicable), and the boundaries of the airspace. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 65
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    the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map. 2) Touch the Dedicated Page Icon, and touch Airspace. 3) Touch the 'Smart Airspace' On/Off Button. 66 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    page icons on the right side of most pages. Once a direct-to is activated, the aera establishes a point-to-point course line from the present position to the selected direct-to destination. the keypad and touch Enter. Or: a) Touch Find. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 67 Index
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    the map pointer by touching the desired waypoint. If no airport, NAVAID, or User Waypoint exists at the desired location, a temporary waypoint named 'Map Pointer' is Plan, touch the Direct To Icon. 2) Touch Stop Navigation. 68 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    an approach, the aera uses the waypoint information from the current database to define the waypoints. If the database is changed or updated, the aera automatically updates the information if the menu appears. c) Touch Edit. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 69 Appendices Index
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    plan to which the aera is currently providing guidance, and is shown on the navigation maps. Stored flight plans are flight plans available for activation (becomes the active flight plan). Data Fields Active Leg Option Menu Active Flight Plan 70 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev
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    Enter. Or: a) Touch Find. b) Touch the Recent, Nearest Airports, Flight Plan, or User Tab. c) Touch the desired waypoint. Or: a) Touch Find. b) Touch the Search Touch the Recent, Nearest Airports, Flight Plan, or User Tab. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 71 Appendices Index
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    Repeat Steps 2-4 to enter each additional waypoint. ADDING WAYPOINTS TO AN EXISTING FLIGHT PLAN Waypoints can be added to the active flight plan or any stored b) Touch the Recent, Nearest Airports, Flight Plan, or User Tab. Appendices Index 72 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    . 3) Touch to display a list of approaches. 4) Touch the desired approach. The designated transition waypoints are added to the flight plan. 5) If desired, touch Load Approach, Activate Approach, or Activate Vectors-to-Final. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 73
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    Overview Flight Planning 3.3 FLIGHT PLAN STORAGE The aera can store up to 50 flight plans. The active flight plan is erased when another flight and replaces it with the flight plan being activated (the stored flight plan is not changed). 74 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Index
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    value using the keypad and touch Enter. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Flight Plan Speed and Fuel Flow 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 75
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    Copy > Yes. DELETING FLIGHT PLANS Individual or all stored flight plans can be deleted from the aera memory. Deleting a stored flight plan: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Flight Plan List and An option menu appears. 3) Touch Remove > Yes. 76 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Index
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    Features Appendices WARNING: The aera is not designed to be aera automatically activates the approach. The procedure is added to the end of the flight plan and immediately begins to provide guidance to the first waypoint in the approach. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    selected approach. Keep in mind that the airport must have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final Vectors-toFinal. The designated transition waypoints are added to the flight plan. 78 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    , Activate Approach, or Activate Vectors-to- Final. The designated transition waypoints are added to the flight plan. Resuming the Flight Plan after activating an approach: Whenever only available if an approach is loaded). Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 79
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    the aera creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database ( aera creates a straight-line course directly to the first waypoint in the approach. Loading the approach cancels the Direct-to and initiates a route to the FAF. 80 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    AVOIDANCE 4.1 WEATHER DATA LINK WEATHER (FIS-B) FIS-B is a subscription-free weather service that is broadcast by Ground Based Transceivers (GBTs) over the 978 MHz UAT frequency > More Info. 3) Touch Menu > Ground Stations. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 81
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    data was assembled on the ground and the current GPS time. Weather products are broadcast at specific intervals ( Update Interval (Minutes) ~5 minutes precipitation mode 10 minutes for clear air As Available Broadcast Interval (Minutes) 15 2.5 Appendices Index 82 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    Temperatures Aloft NOTAM (D)/FDC (Including TFRs) Expiration Time Update Interval (Minutes) Broadcast Interval (Minutes) 8 hours is 250 nm. In addition to a wide array of services, the NEXRAD network provides important information about severe weather and air Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 83
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    but not all, are listed for the user's awareness: • NEXRAD base reflectivity does antenna elevation angle. An individual NEXRAD site cannot depict high altitude storms at close ranges, and has no information about storms directly over the site. Appendices Index 84 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    shown in the lower left corner is associated with Regional Radar data only. Appendices Index FIS-B Radar CONUS FIS-B Radar Regional 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 85
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    50 knots. Winds Aloft Data Calm 5 Knots 10 Knots Winds Aloft Altitudes Wind Direction 15 Knots 20 Knots 50 Knots Wind Flag Winds Barbs 86 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    within the installed aviation database service area. METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is an international code used for reporting weather observations. METARs are updated hourly or be displayed as raw or decoded text. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 87 Appendices Index
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    are routinely issued for six-hour periods and are amended as necessary due to changing weather conditions. AIRMETs are displayed as colored, dashed lines. 88 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS (TFR) NOTE: Do not rely solely upon data link services to provide Temporary Flight Restriction TFR information. Always confirm TFR information through official by red (active) or yellow (not yet active). 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 89 Index
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    , and turbulence. PIREPs are issued as either Routine (UA) (blue) or Urgent (UUA) (yellow). Map Feature Button PIREP Selected Additional PIREP Data Appendices Index 90 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Page): Viewing FIS-B Weather products on the Navigation Map: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Map. 2) Touch Menu. 3) Touch Weather. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 91
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    , Winds, Temps, METAR, AIRMET, SIGMET, TFR, or PIREP). 2) Touch Menu. 3) Touch Weather Legend. 4) If desired, touch the buttons until the desired legend is displayed. 92 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    subject to variations in pressure and temperature that normally affect pressure altitude sensors. GPS-MSL altitude does not require local altimeter settings to determine MSL altitude. It is a widely-used MSL altitude source. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 93
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    Terrain and obstacle databases are referenced to MSL. Using the GPS position and altitude, below or above the aircraft. The yellow terrain areas are between the user-defined Caution Elevation and 100 feet below the aircraft. By default, the 94 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    or within 100 feet below the aircraft. Yellow-terrain or obstacle is between the user-defined Caution Elevation and 100 feet below the aircraft. Enabling/Disabling Terrain Shading on the Touch Menu. 3) Touch Profile View. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 95
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    Enabled and Inhibited. Use the Terrain Setup Menu to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near the flight path. 96 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Index
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    aera will provide an alert if the terrain or obstacle is within the default Caution Elevation or user are issued when flight conditions meet parameters that are set within the software algorithms. Terrain alerts typically employ a CAUTION or a WARNING alert A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 97
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    are issued when flight conditions meet parameters that are set within the software algorithms, and are dependant on the sensitivity level set in the Terrain 'Terrain Audio' Enable Button to toggle the terrain audio on/ off: 98 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    appear on the TIS-A display, the user is alerted audibly. So long as a single aircraft remains on the TIS-A display, no further audio alert is generated. If a second (or more) aircraft appears on the screen, a new audio alert is sounded. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 99
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    audio alerts are available: • "Traffic"-TIS-A traffic alert received. • "Traffic Not Available"-TIS-A service is not available or out of range. Adjusting TIS-A audio: 1) From the Main Menu, touch , Auto, or range settings). Appendices Index 100 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    (NextGen). ADS-B enables improved surveillance services, both air ADS-B are for "advisory" use only, enhancing a pilot's visual acquisition of other nearby ADS-B equipped aircraft either when airborne or on the airport surface. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    GPS 1090 ES UAT RADAR Composite 18,000 FT 1090 ES 10,000 FT Mode A/C UAT UAT RADAR ATC UAT ADS-B Ground Station 1090 ES ADS-B System For the purpose of distinguishing between levels of ADS-B service (GBTs). Appendices Index 102 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    data, TIS-B traffic position updates typically occur every three to Garmin GTX 23ES, must be configured to communicate that the aircraft has 978 MHz receive capability in order to be identified as an ADS-B participating aircraft. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    weather/ traffic device is only receiving TIS-B traffic information for traffic within 15 nm and 3,500' of the participating aircraft. Traffic Icon Limited traffic services available (may be limited to Air-to-Air ADS-B) Appendices Index 104 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    /off. TRAFFIC DESCRIPTION ADS-B traffic operation is similar to TIS-A discussed previously, but ADS-B adds additional symbology and capabilities. The symbols used to display ADS-B traffic are shown of aircraft's ground track. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 105
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    the Map Page when the aircraft is on the ground or below 1,500 feet AGL. Ground traffic is always displayed on the dedicated traffic page. ADS-B Traffic Symbology Appendices Index 106 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    whenever TIS-B service becomes available. The following traffic audio alerts are available: • "Traffic"-TIS-B/ADS-B traffic alert received. • "Traffic Not Available"-TIS-B/ADS-B service is not available or out of range. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 107
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    Page Icon and touch the Traffic group. 3) Touch 'Traffic Symbol' or 'Traffic Label' button and touch the desired settings ('Off', 'Auto', or range settings). 108 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    proximity traffic from 2,700 feet above the aircraft to 9,000 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during descent phase of flight. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 109 Appendices Index
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    arrow indicates climbing, down arrow indicates descending) Traffic Absolute Motion Vector Example ADS-B Traffic Symbol Enabling/Disabling Flight ID Display: From the Main Menu, touch Traffic > Menu > Target Identifiers. Appendices Index 110 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    6nm 6nm to 12nm 12nm to 40nm TargetTrend Look-ahead 30 seconds 60 seconds 2 minutes 5 minutes TargetTrend Look-ahead Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 111
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    TargetTrend is enabled. Enabling/Disabling TargetTrend: From the Main Menu, touch Traffic > Menu > Target Trend. Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 112 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    and taxiways are shown at the cursor. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Airport Hot Spot Outline SafeTaxi Depiction 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 113
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    catering services at public airports across the world. If the AOPA database is in use, the AOPA Tab is displayed on the Waypoint Page. If another airport directory database is in use, such as AC-U-KWIK, the DIRECTORY Tab is displayed on the Waypoint Page. 114 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190
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    keypad and touch Enter. Or: a) Touch Find. b) Touch the Recent, Nearest Airports, Flight Plan, or User Tab. c) Touch the desired waypoint. Or: a) Touch Find. b) Touch the Search Name Tab. c) Touch . Appendices Index Airport Directory Data 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 115
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    Fuel Courtesy Car Airport Directory Service Icons FUEL PRICES Viewing fuel prices on the navigation map:  From the Main Menu, touch Map > Menu > Fuel Prices. Fuel Prices Navigation Map Menu Fuel Prices (Navigation Map) Appendices Index 116 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev
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    XXX Battery Low Can't Unlock Maps Database Error Fuel battery needs to be recharged. No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Internal problem with the system. Contact a Garmin dealer or Garmin Product Support Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 117
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    . Waypoint Already Exists A waypoint with the same name already exists. Waypoint Memory Full The unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints. Appendices Index 118 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    (Destination) Distance (Next) En Route Safe Altitude Definition The current accuracy of the GPS determined location. The current altitude in geometric height above Mean Sea Level (MSL). The active flight plan or direct-to. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 119
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    track. Estimated Time to VNAV The estimated time it takes to reach the VNAV waypoint form the present position, based upon current ground speed. 120 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    The rate of climb or descent (GPS-derived). Vertical Speed Required The vertical service is not available or out of range. TERRAIN • "Five Hundred"-when the aircraft descends through 500 feet above the destination airport. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    are issued when flight conditions meet parameters that are set within the software algorithms, and are dependant on the sensitivity level set in the Terrain Aural Alerts Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 122 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Overview Appendix B APPENDIX B: ABNORMAL OPERATION LOSS OF GNSS POSITION When the aera loses the GNSS signal for any reason, the following will occur: • A blinking red unknown), a Red X will be displayed. Appendices Index Terrain Red X 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 123
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    190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 124 Index Appendix B Blank Page Appendices Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Navigation Overview
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    FILES AND DATABASES CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER The aera can be connected aera and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Appendices Index Mass Storage Icon Mass Storage Mode 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    list of files in the aera memory or on the memory card. 5) When finished transferring files, click in the toolbar (system tray), or drag the volume icon to the trash can on Mac computers. 6) Unplug the aera from the computer Appendices Index 126 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    a few seconds to read the card. When the data card has been properly installed and accepted, a summary screen noting the card details appears. Touch to acknowledge. not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmin dealer. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 127 Index
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    obtained via WiFi or by visiting the 'flyGarmin' website (www.fly.garmin.com). After the databases have been updated, check that the appropriate databases are initialized and displayed on the splash screen during power-up. Appendices Index 128 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    purchases are available online (www.fly.garmin. com). However, once the databases are purchased, the ability to download and install databases is available from the aera 660 via WiFi. NOTE: Although the Garmin and Jeppesen Navigation Databases contain much of the same information, pilots may
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    points will need to be created. DATABASE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, AND UPDATES Database purchases are available online (www.fly.garmin.com). However, once the databases are purchased online, the ability to download and install databases is available from the aera 660 via WiFi. Purchasing/downloading
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    the Install button. 6) If necessary, touch Restart to restart the unit after installations. Touch to Install Downloading Touch to Download Downloads Page Restart Unit Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 131
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    related consequences. NOTE: After installation, verify flight controls are free and clear per the flight manual of the applicable aircraft and that the aera yoke mount and wiring do not cause any interference with the flight controls. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 133 Index
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    Tilt the aera back until it snaps into place. Removing the aera from the yoke mount: 1) Press the Release Button on the side of the mount to release the aera. 2) Lift out the aera. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 134 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017
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    Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Cradle Adjustment Knob Yoke Mount Assembly Connecting the cables: Make all applicable cable connections. Cradle 3.5mm Headphone/Audio Jack Power Plug (3A Fuse) 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 135 Appendices Index
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    Cradle Adjustment Knob. Yoke Mount in Conventional Configuration Rubber Washer Cradle Adjustment Knob Spacer Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Clamp Assembly Appendices Index Yoke Mount in Forward-Facing Configuration 136 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev
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    have an FAA installation airworthiness approval. If any tuning or operational abnormalities are encountered with the SL30 nav/comm, SL40 comm, GTR 225, GNC 255, or GTR 200, disconnect the aera from the applicable tuning interface. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 137 Appendices
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    Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices aera Aviation Bare Wire Connector aera Aviation Bare Wire Connections 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the Serial Data Format Button. A vertical list is displayed. 138 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev
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    the drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your computer always detects your aera when it is connected. USB driver updates can be found at www.garmin.com. INTERFACING The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01
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    the unit to external devices. Selecting an to a Garmin panelmounted GPS receiver. This Garmin Nav/Comm radio. • Garmin Data Transfer: The proprietary format used to exchange data with a PC, weather/traffic device, or another Garmin aera. Appendices Index 140 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    Manual. Configuring TIS-A input: 1) Connect the aera to the GTX 330 using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 3) Touch the Serial Data Format Button. A vertical list is displayed. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660
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    /GDL 39R: 1) Connect the aera to the GDL 39/GDL 39R through the Power/Data Cable or bare wire cable. The GDL 39/39R may be connected to either serial (RS232) port on the aera 660. 2) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Interface. 142 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Index
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    and Configure the Serial Data Format Appendices GDL 39/GDL 39R Interface Setup To GDL 39 Power/Data Port GDL 39 Power/Data Cable to Aera 660 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 143 Index
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    GDL 39R when connected to aera 660. NOTE: External UAT Antenna should be mounted on bottom of aircraft with 1 meter separation from COM and XPDR antennas. aera/GDL 39 Bare Wire Installation aera/GDL 39R Bare Wire Installation Appendices Index 144 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev
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    firmware of a connected GTX 345. You can view the GTX 345 update progress on the Data Link Information Page. NOTE: External UAT Antenna should be mounted on bottom of aircraft with 1 meter separation from COM and XPDR antennas. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    Planning aera/GTX 345 Bare Wire Installation EXTERNAL GPS ANTENNA (OPTIONAL) The optional GA25 external antenna can be used. Connect the antenna to the connector located on the left side of the unit. External Antenna Connector External Antenna Connector 146 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    APPENDIX E: BATTERY AND CARE INFORMATION BATTERY INFORMATION The aera contains a user-replaceable, lithium-ion battery. To maximize the lifetime of the battery, do not leave the aera in direct piece. Screw on the end piece. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 147
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    Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning CLEANING THE CASING The aera is constructed of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the outer or sharp object to operate the touchscreen. 148 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Appendices Index
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    • Remove the unit from sight when not in use. • Do not keep the unit in the glove compartment. • Register the product at http://my.garmin.com. Appendix E Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 149
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    an airborne interrogator with a half-second update rate, while TIS-A utilizes the terminal Mode-S ground interrogator and accompanying data link to provide a five-second update rate. TIS-A and TAS/TCAS have similar ranges. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 151
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    the case in mountainous regions. NOTE: Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Operation of the ground stations is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the AIM for a Terminal Mode S radar site map. Appendices Index 152 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Service Station (FSS) facility • By FAA Form 8000-7, Safety Improvement Report (postage-paid card can be obtained at FAA FSSs, General Aviation District Offices, Flight Standards District Offices, and General Aviation Fixed Base Operators) Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660
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    190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 154 Index Appendix F Blank Page Appendices Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Navigation Overview
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    a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The aera saves up to 50 recorded flights. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. Additional Features Appendices Index Flight Log 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 155
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    log (if applicable). 3) Touch Menu > Delete Flight > Yes. TRACK LOG The aera draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or "track log" on the Navigation Map. The track the aera gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before each flight. 156 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017
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    that occur after changes in navigation. • Track Color-Select a color for the track when it appears on the map. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 157
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    desired field to edit (Track Name, Show On Map, or Color). TRACK VECTOR The aera draws an electronic "Track Vector" on the Navigation Map. The Track Vector can be set to time or distance. Track Vector Appendices Index Track Vector Setup 158 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Altitude-required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Enter the aircraft's altimeter reading. • Baro Pressure-enter the current barometric pressure. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 159 Index
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    the aircraft's heading indicator or directional gyro. • True Airspeed- (calculated or user-entered figure) determined from entry of calibrated airspeed, barometric pressure, and total air are shown in the designated fields. Appendices Index 160 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    on the 3D Vision Page and is automatically updated if you exceed this figure. Accessing the aircraft profile: From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Profile Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index Aircraft Profile 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 161
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    weight and balance conditions of the aircraft. By entering the weight and arm values, the aera can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG). Before entering the various official weight and balance data. Appendices Index 162 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Circle Alarm Proximity Waypoints Defining proximity waypoints: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > User Waypoint > Proximity Tab > Menu > New Proximity Waypoint. 2) Touch Use Identifier or using the keypad and touch Enter. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 163 Appendices Index
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    , touch Tools > User Waypoint > Proximity Tab. a) Touch the desired proximity waypoint. b) Touch Delete Proximity Waypoint. Or: a) Touch Menu. b) Touch Delete All. 2) Touch Yes. Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 164 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20
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    , Serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Soft Surface, Private Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 165
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    Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices IFR SYMBOLS Item Symbol VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Item Low-Altitude Symbol High- Altitude Airways 166 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A Index
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    Soft Surface, Nonserviced VFR, Soft Surface, Serviced VOR/DME ILS/DME or DME Only VORTAC VFR, Soft Surface, Private TACAN VFR, Paved, Private Navaids VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 167
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    Americas/Pacific Database Item Class B, Class E, CTA Class A, Class C, TMA, TRSA Class D Symbol MOA Danger, Alert, or Training Area Restricted, Prohibited, or Warning Area Radar Area ATZ, TIZ Misc/Unknown IFR Americas/Pacific Database Appendices Index 168 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190
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    Restricted, Prohibited, or Warning Area Training Area Symbol Item Training Area Symbol IFR Atlantic Database Exceptions VFR Atlantic Database Exceptions Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 169
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    190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 170 Index Appendix H Blank Page Appendices Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Navigation Overview
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    . You can change the location format to use with other coordinate systems. Several other grids, including a user-definable grid (for the advanced user), are available. Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 171
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    190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 172 Index Appendix I Blank Page Appendices Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Navigation Overview
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    stay on course. Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the desired course and proceed along the flight plan. 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 173 Index
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    ETE Estimated Time Enroute ºF degrees Fahrenheit FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAF Final Approach Fix FCC Federal Communication Commission FIS-B Flight Information Service-Broadcast fpm feet per minute Appendices Index 174 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Service Station ft foot/feet Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features gal Glide Ratio, G/R gph GPS feet for all areas of the grid Provides ADS-R, TIS-B and FIS-B broadcasts to ADS-B participating aircraft. The velocity that the aircraft Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 175
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    Information provided by properly calibrated and set instrumentation on the aircraft panel. inches of mercury Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Sea Level Index NAVAID NDB NAVigation AID Non-directional Beacon 176 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Avoidance System Temporary Flight Restriction Traffic Information Service Traffic Information Service-Broadcast Direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position; also 'Ground Track' Terminal Radar Service Area Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 177
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    Vertical Speed Indicator Vertical Speed Required vector to final WAAS WX Wide Area Augmentation System weather Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 178 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    garmin. com/support. In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT BY USING THE aera , Garmin reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 179
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    unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and
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    device under Part 15 regulations. INDUSTRY CANADA COMPLIANCE Category I radio communication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 181
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    be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index 182 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190
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    129 Additional Features 113 ADS-B 110 Aircraft Profile Backlight 24 Baro Pressure 159 Battery Charging 3 Information 147 Installation 2 Life 147 Replacement external GPS Antenna 146 F Files, managing 126 Flight Log 155 Flight Plan Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide
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    Fuse, changing 147 G GDL 39 27, 81, 146 GPS Navigation 35 GPS Receiver Status 4 GTX 330 141 H Hazard Display 123 Heading 19 Information 21 Messages 117 METARs 87 MicroSD Card 127 Installing 127, 130 Mounting, in aircraft 133 N NDBs 57 Nearest 11, 52 Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide 190-02017-20 Rev. A
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    Log 156 Traffic Data 100 Traffic Ground Track 100 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) Alerts 99 Configuring 141, 142, 145 traffic warning Proximity 163 User 59 Weather 54 Weight & Balance 162 WiFi Setup 28 Winds Aloft 86 Appendices Index 190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide Index-3
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    190-02017-20 Rev. A Garmin aera 660 Pilot's Guide Index-4 Index Appendices Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Navigation Overview Index Y Yoke Mount 134 Z Zooming 8
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