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GPS Navigation Portable Powerhouses Product Guide
For more information on GPS portable powerhouses, read the accompanying article and consult with a
government-certified repair station for details and pricing.
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Manufacturer: ADVENTURE PILOT
Model: iFly 700/720 GPS
Size/Screen Size: 7.25” x 4.5” x 0.75”/7”
Weight: 12 ounces
Website: www.ifly.adventurepilot.com
General: A full-featured GPS navigator
with touchscreen interface, geo-referenced approach plates,
wireless update capabilities, low-cost data updates of $69 or $109
per year, a user interface that defines simplicity and full-featured
flight-planning program built in.

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Manufacturer: AVMAP
Model: EKP IV
Size/Screen Size: 7.1” x 4.8” x 1.8”/7”
Weight: 28 ounces
Website: www.avmap.us
General: 20-channel, WAAS-enhanced GPS receiver capable of
displaying input from XM Wx weather-data receiver, traffic-advisory
systems and other inputs.

• Manufacturer: GARMIN
• Model: aera 795/796
• Size/Screen Size: 5.1” x 8” x 1.5”/7”
diagonal
• Weight: 26.4 ounces
• Website: www.garmin.com
• General: A 12-channel WAAS
GPS receiver; internal battery and able to connect to ship’s power;
touchscreen control; 796 includes XM Wx weather receiver.

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Manufacturer: AVMAP
Model: GeoPilot II Plus
Size/Screen Size: 5.5” x 3.9” x 1.4”/5”
Weight: 14 ounces
General: 20-channel, WAAS-enhanced GPS receiver capable
of displaying input from XM Wx weather-data receiver, trafficadvisory systems and other inputs.

• Manufacturer: GARMIN
• Model: aera 500/510
• Size/Screen Size: 5.3” x 3.3” x
0.9”/4.3” diagonal
• Weight: 9.5 ounces
• General: A 12-channel WAAS GPS receiver; internal battery and able
to connect to ship’s power; touchscreen control; 510 includes XM Wx
weather receiver (subscription required).

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Manufacturer: AVMAP
Model: EKP V
Size/Screen Size: 4.3” x 6.8” x 0.8”/7”
Weight: 14 ounces
General: Highly capable WAAS GPS navigator
with weather-data capabilities as well as a unique
docking station that can connect the EXP V to
multiple peripherals at once – while still serving as
a GPS navigation and weather monitor; live traffic
when linked to Xaon XRX sensor.

• Manufacturer: GARMIN
• Model: aera 550/560
• Size/Screen Size: 5.3” x 3.3” x
0.9”/4.3” diagonal
• Weight: 9.5 ounces
• General: A 12-channel WAAS GPS
receiver; internal battery and able to connect to ship’s power;
touchscreen control; AOPA Airports and other extras not included in
510; 560 includes XM Wx weather receiver (subscription required).

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Manufacturer: BENDIX/KING
Model: AV8OR Handheld
Size/Screen Size: 3.23” x 5.04” x 0.86”/4.3” diagonal
Weight: 7.6 ounces
Website: www.bendixking.com
General: A 12-channel WAAS GPS receiver; replaceable batteries
and able to connect to ship’s power; touchscreen control; supports
input of weather datalink receivers (subscription required) and Xeon
traffic sensors; street and air navigation supported; extras generally
include external antenna and extra battery; integral media player for
music and video. Production discontinued but still available in the
marketplace.

• Manufacturer: GARMIN
• Model: GPSMAP 695/696
• Size/Screen Size: 5.75” x 7.75” x 1.5”/7”
diagonal
• Weight: 22.4 ounces
• General: A 12-channel WAAS GPS
receiver; internal battery and able to
connect to ship’s power; touchscreen
control; AOPA Airports and other extras
included; 696 includes XM Wx weather
receiver (subscription required).

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Manufacturer: BENDIX/KING
Model: AV8OR Ace
Size/Screen Size: 4.8” x 7.58” x 1.07”/7” diagonal
Weight: 20 ounces
General: Geo-referenced charts and plates, dual Bluetooth interfaces
and support for both aviation and street nav enhance this WAAS
GPS navigator with touchscreen control; replaceable batteries;
supports input of weather datalink receivers (subscription required)
and Xeon traffic sensors; extras include external antenna and extra
battery. Production discontinued but still available in the marketplace.
http://www.ifly.adventurepilot.com http://www.avmap.us http://www.garmin.com http://www.bendixking.com
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