[JYO] The "Color" GPS version of the Portable 196 is the Garmin GPSMAP296.

From: FlyboyEd@xxxxxxx
To: jyo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 08:21:34 EST
Dear Leesburg Pilots -
Many of you have taken advantage of the group discount I was able to  provide 
you on the Garmin 196 handheld GPS.  With all the "airspace" around  here and 
the rest of the local area, I always thouht it was safer for a pilot to  use 
a GPS in addition to "prudent" navigation whether you are an owner, a  renter, 
student or enthusiast.
Now I want to see if there is any interest from you folks to get a deal on  
the Color 296.  It looks like it will be "announced" by Garmin at  Sun-N-Fun. 
Retail price is $1895. Show price is going to be around $1650.   If we get 
enought people interested here at LeesburgPilots.com, I expect the  price you 
will 
have to pay is around $1600.00.  Delivery is going to be up  to Garmin but 
they expect to start shipping at the end of April. Ordering will  be like last 
time with the 196..  Pre-payment by check and then sit and  wait on Garmin to 
ship. I need to get a headcount to see how many are  interested. If I get 
enough folks, I will proceed. If you want to be included,  send me an e-mail 
stating so.

"You've never seen so much map-based nav detail in a portable GPS before.  
With its bright 256-color LCD screen and self-contained topographic data base,  
the new GPSMAP 296 takes terrain awareness to a whole new level. Detailed  
Sectional chart-style shaded mapping and an extensive Jeppesen data base help  
you visualize your flight path in relation to nearby navaids, terrain, SUAs,  
obstructions, etc. Plus you can put the unit in "Terrain" mode for TAWS-like  
warnings and alerts when proximity conflicts loom added. For added versatility, 
 
optional MapSource CD downloads and user-selectable formats let you transfer  
this portable GPS form panel to helm to dashboard with skipping a beat."  
    *   GPSMAP 296 Americas  
    *   PC interface cable  
    *   Dash mount  
    *   Remote antenna with mount  
    *   Cigarette lighter power adapter  
    *   Yoke mount  
    *   Wrist strap  
    *   User's manual  
    *   Quick reference guide

Select the "Panel" page and you're  flying with an EFIS-like color display of 
GPS-derived HSI, airspeed indicator,  altimeter, VSI and turn indicator.  
It's like a glass cockpit that can fit  in your pocket 

Sectional-style cartography provides an in-depth overview  of surface 
features under your route of flight.  A pop-up Terrain Alert  Screen warns of 
possible obstructions or ground proximity conflicts ahead.
[JYO] The "Color" GPS version of the Portable 196 is the Garmin GPSMAP296.

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