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LUCKY-1
17th Apr 2008, 10:35
Well mates, Just purchased my first (own) garmin, a 96C. Any advice or tips for a newby on type?
Regards
Lucky
tail wheel
17th Apr 2008, 10:53
Yup. Post your questions in the correct forum!
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Jabawocky
17th Apr 2008, 10:57
BEFORE all else fails.........read the Bloody Manual!!!!
J:ok:
PS....yes I am being a smart ar$e but at the same time read it and play with the GPS a bit and get to know where all the menu's etc are and how to use them.:ok:
PPS.........find the got button......follow magenta line:E
myshoutcaptain
17th Apr 2008, 11:25
carry alot of extra batteries ... :D
StrutlessDrKiller
17th Apr 2008, 11:35
Trade it in on a 596!
Dr :8
Ultralights
17th Apr 2008, 11:58
go to Tandy, or dick smiths, get some 2000 Mah batteries, and your 96C will last for approx 9 hrs! per charge.
Jabawocky
17th Apr 2008, 11:58
Doc............a 596????:eek:
So you too?
so now its gonna be a GNS430, 296, 496 and a 596, tablet PC.
You gonna need solar panels on the FTDK coz that new alternator is going to struggle!
J:ok:
harrip
17th Apr 2008, 12:41
I bought a 96C unit about a month ago and love it. Seems ideal for my GA flights. Personally, I prefer the use of batteries to having yet another charger.
Pretty easy to use with no tips necessary for its operation.
The only tips I'd mention is I like the flight logging and the ability to download the track and see where you've been in http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/map?output_home . I know this is not unique to this model, but interesting nonetheless.