Get the most out of your new Garmin GPSMAP 696 or 695 with this comprehensive training video from Sporty’s. Packed with nearly an hour of detailed instruction, we’ll show you how to use all the powerful features of the 696--plus real world tips for easier in-flight navigation.
You’ll learn:
• How to navigate the main pages: map, waypoint, weather, terrain, flight plan and nearest
• Why the G1000-style joystick and softkeys make data entry faster than ever
• A handy shortcut to manage screen brightness and extend battery life
• How to change from sectional to IFR to satellite view on the map page
• How to use flight plans and XM weather to make strategic weather avoidance decisions
• The quick way to view instrument charts for your departure, destination and nearest airports
• How to get plain English weather reports for nearest airports—with no data entry
We’ll show you much more than just the basics—this program includes detailed lessons on exactly what buttons to push to get what you want from the 696/695.
One Year Guarantee
Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received.
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Sporty's guarantees competitive pricing on everything we sell. If you find a competitor offering an identical item at a lower advertised price, just mail or fax us the ad, and Sporty's will match that price.
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We offer the fastest shipping in the business, so you won't have to wait for your important charts or a last-minute gift. Since we stock almost everything we sell, we offer same day shipping: in-stock orders placed by 5pm Eastern (weekdays), will be shipped that same day, often within minutes of ordering.
Plus, all orders arrive in just 2 business days with standard shipping.
Overnight shipping is also available on most items.
Return Policy
For over 40 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this!
Reviewed On:
August 6, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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It shows you the basics of how to use the unit and gets into the details. I got more than enough to get a good head start on my unit and certainly recommend it.
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It shows you the basics of how to use the unit and gets into the details. I got more than enough to get a good head start on my unit and certainly recommend it.
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July 2, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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I have a Garmin 696. Great VFR tool! Now, any plane I rent has the information I need regardless of how the aircraft is equipped. Long cross country flights are now IFR accurate. The big screen makes scanning the information presented so easy and quick. My eyes can get back outside the cockpit much faster. The size is not a problem for me. The instrument panel is fully visible.
I recommend purchasing the Headset Companion Audio Interface with the 696. The audio portion of the 696 is also very good. It's like having your own "bitch'n betty" on board (for all you F-18 drivers).
Cons
If one is "height-disadvantaged" the size of this tool could block out some of the instrument panel. Probably sitting on a phone book or a couple of pillows would solve this problem. Anyone over 5' should not have a problem.
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I have over 1000 hours in Navy fighter aircraft. I just recently received my private certificate. The Garmin 696 helps melt both of my aviation worlds together in one simple, information package.
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June 10, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
No.
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great concept and a great product
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If you have a Garmin 530/600 or G1000 you automatically know how to use this product. I wish the video went into more detail besides the basic functions or they would release an expert edition that shows the more advanced features. Overall it is pretty basic, common sense related.
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May 8, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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Nicely done presentation, narrator is quite good.
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Good have more depth and more information, there was still many things I had to learn on my own but at least I had the basics down from the video.
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April 10, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Very nice sized screen with much better screen navigation than the 496. Dual screen is nice as is the ability to have 3 rows of data - very helpful.
Cons
Size is actually a problem if you are planning to use a panel dock. True 8 inches with dock will be a problem in many planes. Most of all, I haven't found a line in cable that will work with a panel dock since the line in goes on the side.
Price of database updates. Garmin has the market cornered and charges very high prices for updates.
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Overall I'm very impressed with the capabilites of the 696.
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March 4, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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Subjects covered were well done.
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No mention of vnav - procedures, capabilities, or limitations.
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A good introduction to the product. Perhaps a more indepth followup program would be in order
Reviewed On:
March 4, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
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Just recieved my 696 on Monday and haven't had a chance to view the video with the 696 at my side, to go through the motions that Rob is doing,I had watched aboout 1/3 of the video and what i saw was great, THANKS for offering this video as it takes some of the mystery out of the 696.
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November 18, 2008 Would You Recommend This Product:
Yes.
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Very easy to use, much easier than the gps in the rental planes,the weather,airport directory, will make flying safer.
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Only getting my ticket a few weeks ago this is the first GPS for an airplane i have bought, but using a GPS while boating for many years the large screen far out weighs the price for the unit,i have used small screen Gps's in boats and traveling a fast speeds in rough water the little screens are useless. The garmin is very easy to use and is packed with lots of information, i see using it as my primary navigation aid with the gps and vor in the plane as a backup.theres no question that this type of unit is the wave of the future.
