Garmin 96 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
26 96/96C Owner’s Manual
BaSIc operatIon >
3. With the runway surface eld highlighted,
press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to select the
surface type, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight the minimum runway length eld,
and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to enter
the minimum acceptable runway length. Press
ENTER.
NOTE: Use caution when changing the nearest
airport criteria. In an emergency, a short runway
is still typically preferable to an off-eld landing.
If you set the runway length too high or exclude
many runway surfaces, you may not be alerted to
a nearby airport that otherwise would be listed.
Any—shows any runway, regardless of surface type.
Hard Only—shows only runways with a concrete,
asphalt or similar surface.
Hard or Soft—shows all runways except water
landing facilities.
Water Only—shows only water landing facilities.
Minimum Runway Length—allows you to enter a
specic length for the shortest runway allowed.
Viewing Communication Frequencies
The Nearest Pages list up to ve nearest flight service
station (FSS) and air route trafc control center
(ARTCC) points of communication. The closest
communication point—along with frequency(s),
bearing to and distance—is shown rst, with
additional points available when selected. For duplex
operation, the corresponding VOR is listed (by
identier) and the transmit and receive frequencies are
denoted by a TX and RX respectively.
Communications
Frequencies Page