Building on the success of the GPSMAP 396 - the first aviation portable to combine satellite datalink weather with color moving map and terrain alerting - Garmin now adds even more "high-end" software and features to the new GPSMAP 496.

These upgrades include:

• Built-In Automotive Streetpilot GPS - Preloaded City Navigator NT automotive street mapping, with turn-by-turn voice prompts, for North America (US and Canada)

  Go from the skyways to the highways with no map software loading required. Land the aircraft at your destination, grab your GPSMAP 496 and get driving directions to your meeting, hotel, etc.!


• Garmin SafeTaxi data provides detailed taxiway diagrams and position information for over 650 U.S. Airports.





• AOPA Airport Directory offers detailed information on over 7,400 U.S. Airports, along with airports of entry for Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Includes names and phone numbers of FBOs and fuel/services facilities, plus ground transportation, local attractions and more.

• Enhanced terrain and aviation databases will supply even more visual reference to the pilot. The addition of private airports and heliports to the database provides more navigation and emergency "nearest" options.

• Fast 5 Hz GPS updating of map data and "Panel" display gives a smoother, near "real-time" presentation of turn coordinator and HSI for added realism and safety.