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Garmin aera 760: Not an iPad Killer

Larry Anglisano
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That's the aero 760 set for its built-in AHRS and displaying flight instruments, SVX synthetic vision and electronic HSI. The capabilities make the unit worthy as a panel-mounted backup EFIS in VFR applications.

Garmin’s launch of the new aera 760 portable navigator couldn’t have come at a worse time. Historically, Sun ‘n Fun and AirVenture have been the ideal backdrop for new Garmin gadget intros, but with both shows canceled, the company can’t generate the usual airshow buzz to get the marketing momentum going. But does the tablet-saturated market even want another portable GPS? We think it might, especially for semi-portable installations in stark panels—a role Garmin portables have successfully served for years. 

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.