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11-18-2019, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: CAD
Posts: 249
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Installing mine now.
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RV9.... Tail done. Inspection done! Wings pre-cover MDRA inspection done. Closing them up now. Fuse underway.
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12-03-2019, 02:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Munich
Posts: 30
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Support of Century IIB Autopilot
Hi Steve,
is there a possibility to use the area 660 in combination of a G5 to steer with a GAD29 a Century IIB Autopilot? While the area 660 should be able to control the flight route?
Thanks,
Kind regards
gFlyer
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12-03-2019, 08:26 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 2,885
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gFlyer
Hi Steve,
is there a possibility to use the area 660 in combination of a G5 to steer with a GAD29 a Century IIB Autopilot? While the area 660 should be able to control the flight route?
Thanks,
Kind regards
gFlyer
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Hello gFlyer,
While the Aera 660 can act as the navigator for a G5 based autopilot, it does not provide the A429 GPSS data needed to drive the analog outputs on the GAD 29B to provide this steering signal to old analog autopilots like the Century.
The minimum Garmin navigator for an installation like you describe would be a GPS 175 (or any of the GNS/GTN WAAS navigators).
Thanks,
Steve
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12-06-2019, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 120
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Won't boot after new software...?
I finally got around to installing this new version of the software today. Once installed it now won't boot up and shuts down after the startup / spinning garmin logo screen. Is there a recovery mode or do I have to now send this somewhere?
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12-07-2019, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 2,885
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Originally Posted by Flybipe
I finally got around to installing this new version of the software today. Once installed it now won't boot up and shuts down after the startup / spinning garmin logo screen. Is there a recovery mode or do I have to now send this somewhere?
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Hello Flybipe,
It would be best to contact us directly for assistance of this type. If you haven't tried updating from a USB connection, you should try that first.
Thanks,
Steve
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g3xpert@garmin.com
1-866-854-8433 - 7 to 7 Central Time M to F
Please email us for support instead of using Private Messaging due to the limitations of the latter.
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12-12-2019, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Long Island NY / Ft Myers FL
Posts: 65
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SL30 Serial Connections
Hi Steve,
My SL30 serial data is currently connected to my Dynon D100 for nav info on the HSI screen. I would like to connect the Aera 660 serial out to the SL30 for frequency changes.
Can I connect the Aera 660 serial out to the SL30 serial in AND the SL30 data out to the Dynon, simultaneously??
I doesn't look like the SL30 needs any data from the Dynon D100
Thanks
Mark Klepper
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N1075 FA81 - Ft Myers, Buckingham Field
Van's RV9A Slider
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12-12-2019, 08:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 2,885
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark960
Hi Steve,
My SL30 serial data is currently connected to my Dynon D100 for nav info on the HSI screen. I would like to connect the Aera 660 serial out to the SL30 for frequency changes.
Can I connect the Aera 660 serial out to the SL30 serial in AND the SL30 data out to the Dynon, simultaneously??
I doesn't look like the SL30 needs any data from the Dynon D100
Thanks
Mark Klepper
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Hello Mark,
If the SL 30 RS-232 input on pin 4 is not used in your installation, you should be able to connect this to the Aera 660.
Thanks,
Steve
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12-12-2019, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 775
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I wonder how they came up with the name “Aera”?
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12-25-2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Out West!
Posts: 80
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Area spelled backwards? Area navigation....RNAV...just spitballing.
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Originally Posted by rjtjrt
I wonder how they came up with the name ?Aera??
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12-25-2019, 10:36 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Fallbrook Calif.
Posts: 279
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Aera 660 External Antenna MCX Jack
Hey Steve,
I use my 660 in a panel dock in my RV-4 and since I added an external antenna it has been a great performer with 3 years of flawless service. Recently my AERA 660 started having problems locking into satellites and losing them mid-flight. I unplugged the GA 25 external antenna and there was no difference in performance so I figured the antenna had failed. Ordered a new antenna but no difference but while plugging in the new antenna I noticed the 660 mcx jack was loose in the unit ! It rattles around pretty good. What are my options at this point ? 1. Open the unit and attempt to secure the jack. 2. Send the unit to Garmin for service. 3. Buy a replacement unit as the cost of Garmin service would exceed the value of a 3 year old 660. Really appreciate any guidance you might offer.
David Duffer
PS Merry Christmas !
Last edited by theduff : 12-25-2019 at 10:39 AM.
Reason: Incorrect antenna number
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