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Old 04-23-2019, 02:36 PM
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I have an AERA 660 sitting on my desk connected to my home Wi-Fi, and I am seeing "internet weather", i.e., METARS, Forecast, Radar. I do seem to be missing Winds Aloft (which I do get in-flight via a GDL 50 ADS-B IN receiver). What is the "known issue" Garmin tech support specifically acknowledged?

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Supposedly reported on some units that internet weather does not work. Probably the reason why no rush on a software fix.

There was no attempt to troubleshoot my unit just its a known issue and wait for a fix. Doesnt feel good to be out a lot of money on something that should work as advertised.
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Old 04-24-2019, 08:11 AM
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Bought the Aera 660 and GDL52 from Spruce at SnF. Brought it home and connected it to the WiFi at the house with no issues and updated the firmware to 3.50. Connected to the GDL52 with no issues.

No internet weather!!! I rebooted, reconnected, connected to phone and still no luck.

Called tech support and its a known issue with NO timeframe for a software fix.

One of the main reasons I wanted this unit over my Aera 560 was the internet weather.

Please Garmin provide a fix ASAP!!! Thanks
Hello Brian,

We apologize that you are having this issue. We want to assure you that our engineering team takes this seriously and is attempting to find a solution.

So far, we have been unable to reproduce this issue, which makes it difficult to find a solution, but we are continuing to try.

Thanks,
Steve
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Old 04-26-2019, 05:45 PM
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In fairness to the folks at Garmin, after talking with their tech support I discovered the problem with slow downloads was due to an error on my part, not theirs. With the correct settings I completed the data updates with no complications.

Just wanted to set the record straight. Thx
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Old 04-26-2019, 08:14 PM
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sorry if I missed it somewhere in this long post, but will the 660 or the 795/6 drive an AP? I was thinking buying two 660 and showing map on one and with the GDL 39d using the other for the attitude (like the G-5) but larger picture.
what am I missing here?
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Old 04-26-2019, 08:50 PM
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sorry if I missed it somewhere in this long post, but will the 660 or the 795/6 drive an AP? I was thinking buying two 660 and showing map on one and with the GDL 39d using the other for the attitude (like the G-5) but larger picture.
what am I missing here?
Hello 49clipper,

Yes, the Aera 660/760/795/796 support an NMEA RS-232 output that will drive a G5 based autopilot or several 3rd party autopilots.

With a G5 based autopilot, you can even couple vertically to the Aera output and fly a coupled VNAV descent from cruise altitude to pattern altitude. In this example, the Aera 660 is configured to provide autopilot guidance to descend from cruise altitude to 1800 ft MSL at 3 nm before RIPON on the way into Oshkosh.





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Old 04-27-2019, 08:49 AM
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Thanks for the info, Steve, I am warming up to this 660. I cannot find some of the prices on your website for things like the gmu111. What is a typical list price of the setup you just described with the G-5? Is the AHARS built into the G-5?
Jim
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Old 04-27-2019, 12:12 PM
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Thanks for the info, Steve, I am warming up to this 660. I cannot find some of the prices on your website for things like the gmu111. What is a typical list price of the setup you just described with the G-5? Is the AHARS built into the G-5?
Jim
Hello Jim,

Yes, the ADAHRS and all the flight director (autopilot) smarts are built into the G5. Here are some links with prices.

G5 (non-certified)

GMU 11 Magnetometer

GMC 507 Autopilot Control Panel

The GSA 28 servos are commonly priced at $750 each.

Please feel free to email us directly if you need more details.

Thanks,
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Old 05-02-2019, 12:25 PM
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I have a question about the Track Log in the Aera 660.

The "Active Log" contains full details of the aircraft position, speed, altitude at whatever interval you set (mine is set to 1 second intervals to measure takeoff/land distance).

But if you save the Active Track all the time data is lost and with it the fine detail of the flight, that I am looking for. I'm importing the data to Mapsource.

Is there a workaround for this?
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Old 05-02-2019, 06:03 PM
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Hello Chris,

Nothing special needed. Just connect the G5 and Aera 660 RS-232 interfaces together like shown on page 7-5 of the Rev. 4 G5 installation manual.

If you ever decide you want to expand this system to the next level, add a couple of servos and a GMC 507 autopilot control panel, and you have everything you need for flight planning, navigation, and autopilot. The GMU 11 magnetometer is optional.



Please contact us directly by phone or email shown below if you have additional installation questions.

Thanks,
Steve
Hi Steve will the GMU 11 allow for synthetic vision on the 660 as I am about to get a G5.
Thanks
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Old 05-02-2019, 06:22 PM
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I have a question about the Track Log in the Aera 660.

The "Active Log" contains full details of the aircraft position, speed, altitude at whatever interval you set (mine is set to 1 second intervals to measure takeoff/land distance).

But if you save the Active Track all the time data is lost and with it the fine detail of the flight, that I am looking for. I'm importing the data to Mapsource.

Is there a workaround for this?
Hello Bluebeard,

Sorry, but we don't know of a work around for this.

We have other products like G5 and G3X that perform the 1 Hz logging to SD card that would do what you wish, but not currently the Aera 660.

Thanks,
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