A good navigation system is needed for any pilot. You cannot underestimate the need for such a navigation system. The Garmin products like Garmin 296, Garmin 396, and Garmin 496 are excellent products to the core and they are used popularly by the pilots for navigation. The Garmin 296 GPS comes with a fast 200 MHz processor and an inbuilt Jeppesen database. It is easy to see your flight path with the update to the obstacles made from the internet. The built-in database in Garmin 296 is for America. You can get turn by turn directions even after you land. Once you key in your destination, the Garmin 296 gives you the correct route to the destination.

The Garmin 396 is another product in the GPS category for the aviation industry. With all the features of Garmin 296 included, you also get weather report, radio and traffic details with this device. Thus the Garmin 396 is one step ahead than the 296 model. With the press of a button you can use the Garmin 396 in automotives or in marine mode. Data cards can be added to get detailed maps. The Garmin 496 has more advanced software in the device than the 396 models. This model has a SafeTaxi data that can use to navigate any taxiway in any airport in the USA. The Garmin 496 is also loaded with AOPA Directory that helps you to even plan your fuel stops if you are flying overnight. With altitude sensitive alerts and faster update of data the Garmin 496 is a GPS device that any pilot would dream to have.