Atlantic Garmin Aera 550 GPS - SkyGeek.com

Versatile, portable and durable, the Garmin Aera 550 Atlantic GPS is the optimal choice for those seeking an affordable mid-level GPS with preloaded maps of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Aera 550 is part of Garmin’s astounding new series that dramatically simplifies the user experience and vastly improves image resolution (as in 11 times better). Throw in a bunch of cool features and you’ve got something geektastically drool-worthy in your hot little hands.

The Garmin Aera 550 Atlantic GPS is everything you love about a Garmin and more. In the plane, enhanced situational awareness is provided with both vertical and overhead topographical profile views, and pop-up alerts maintain maximum safety efforts. The Aera 550 also has AOPA Airport Directory and SafeTaxi features to ensure you can always find the closest landing spot in the event of an emergency. Looking a little low on fuel? The directory highlights airports where pilots can save on fuel by using self-service fueling locations. Oh yeah, and did we mention that the Aera 550 comes with a year of complimentary aviation database updates (all completed at a superfast rate of 5Hz)? When you’ve completed your foray into the open skies and it’s time to emerge from the hangar in your vehicle, simply switch the 550 to driving mode and enjoy the same technology as the ever-popular Garmin Nuvi. It gives you turn-by-turn speech directions and further simplified your road trip by calling out street names.

Oh yeah, did we mention that we ship these for just $1.00? Pick yourself off the floor and order this baby!

Aviation Features and Specifications

Easy-to-use touchscreen interface

Bright 4.3" diagonal, color touchscreen display; 480 x 272 pixels; WQVGA TFT display with white backlight

Lithium-ion battery - lasts up to five hours, depending on usage and settings

Flight Plans: 50 with up to 300 points each

Flight log: At least 30 most recent flights

Auto time zone – aera will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating

High-sensitivity GPS receiver with WAAS position accuracy for improved performance and reception

Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage for easy data base updates at flyGarmin

Unit dimensions – 5.3"W x 3.3"H x 0.9"D

Weight – 9.5 oz (270g)

Rugged and waterproof (IPX-7)

Interface with Garmin SL 30 and Garmin SL 40 for frequency tuning

Garmin GTX 330 interface capability for TIS traffic

Automotive Features

Preloaded street maps of North America¹

Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance - "Turn right on Main Street"

Bluetooth wireless technology– enabling hands-free calling

Micro-SD™ card slot for optional mapping and data storage

Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more

Lane Assist – lane guidance will direct you to the lane that you need to be in while navigating

Junction View - you will see a realistic image of some major junctions

Garmin Connect™ Photos – associate your favorite images with saved locations and visit Garmin Connect download new images with included coordinates

Built-in travel kit includes features such as picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator

Popular optional accessories include: Navtec traffic updates via GTM 20 and motorcycle mount

¹Mexico not included

• GPSMAP295 Trade-In Value:
  $200
• GPSMAP196 Trade-In Value:
  $200
• GPSMAP296 Trade-In Value:
  $500
• GPSMAP396 Trade-In Value:
  $900
• GPSMAP495 Trade-In Value:
  $800
• GPSMAP496 Trade-In Value:
  $1400

• GPS Unit
• Lithium Ion Battery Pack (296)
• Portable Antenna (196, 296, 396, 495, 496)
• Low-profile Remote Antenna (ALL)
• PC Cable (196, 295, USB cable for 296 & 396, 495, 496)
• Trip and waypoint manager software (296, 396, 495, 496)
• A/C wall charger (296, 396, 495, 496)
• Cigarette lighter adapter (ALL)
• Auto Mount (396, 495, 496)
• Yoke Mount (ALL)
• Friction Mount (ALL)
• Tilt Mount (196, 296)
• Owner's Manual (ALL)
• Carrying Case (ALL)
• Quick Reference Guide (ALL)

Place your order via our website or with one of our Geeks at @ 888-SKY-GEEK (759-4335) for the NEW model you want to purchase (GPSMap 296, 396, 495, 496, 695 or 696 ) and then send your old Aviation GPS to:

Mailing Address
Styles Logistics, Inc.
79 Styles Way
LaGrangeville, NY 12540

1. Once the order for the new unit has been placed you will receive an Invoice via e-mail. Print a copy of this Invoice and include it with the "Trade" so we know who, what, when, where and why about the old unit coming back. All trade-in units need to be on our dock within 15 days from the date the new unit purchased is received. Please re-inspect your trade-in before shipping it to us and make sure it's complete.
2. Conditions: Trade-in units must be in “like new” condition and include all original accessories. Any known problems with the unit (missing parts, damage) must be discussed with us before the unit is sent to us. Use common sense!!! We have to say it - SkyGeek reserves the right to deny a trade if these conditions are not met.
3. You send the trade back to us using whatever shipping method makes you happy (you pay for the shipping). Remember to reference the return number given to you on the outside of the box.
4. IMPORTANT: Credit for the trade will not be given until we have evaluated your traded unit.
5. If all is well, we will credit the card used to purchase the NEW unit for the agreed-upon trade-in value.