| If you are looking for a GPS system then there are | | | | enjoy XM satellite radio. Logbooks may be |
| quite a few you can check out. However, the Garmin | | | | automated to track arrival and departure records as |
| brand is the best. Two of the Garmin GPS systems | | | | well as keep up with flying hours. Choose air, land, or |
| will be compared below to help you decide whether | | | | sea mode with the Garmin 396. |
| the 396 or 496 is the best for you. | | | | Garmin 496 GPS |
| Garmin 396 GPS | | | | The mini MFD Garmin 496 GPS practically knows it all! |
| This GPS system allows you to see everything even | | | | With this GPS you can fly safer and smarter than |
| the weather! This version is better than the 296 | | | | ever. This handheld GPS gives you all the information |
| version but better because it offers satellite weather, | | | | you could possibly need and more than any other |
| a color map, and terrain alerts. You will also be able to | | | | GPS out there. The 496 is very similar to the 396 |
| view the topography in a very realistic manner as | | | | because it offers a color map with details, satellite |
| well as be warned of conflicts if there are any. | | | | weather, terrain alters, and more. However, the 496 |
| Images are viewable in detail and no matter what the | | | | has more features and better software than the 396 |
| light is. You can also transfer data with the USB port | | | | making it the best option for any pilot. If you want |
| and recharge quickly with the battery pack. If you | | | | detail then the 496 will give you that. Taxiways are |
| choose to subscribe to XM satellite weather then you | | | | diagrammed for hundreds of airports in the United |
| may take advantage of the smart antenna and have | | | | States. It's perfect for airports you aren't familiar |
| instant access to weather across the United States. | | | | with and keeps you informed of your position at all |
| You will have access to Aviation Routine Weather | | | | times. The airport directory also allows easy access |
| Reports (METARs), Next Generation Radar | | | | to thousands of US airports including taxi information, |
| (NEXRAD), Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), | | | | restaurants, lodging, attractions, and much more. |
| and more. You may even pay an extra fee and | | | | |