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Stinky Feet
May 27, 2012, 1:17:14 PM5/27/12
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I have a problem with my Aera 510 freezing intermittently usually but
not always on start up. I get to the initial Garmin logo and that's as
far as I get. The only way to fix it is to remove the battery for 8
hours or so and try again. It happens intermittently and I can't relate
it to anything. Occasionally, but less often, it will freeze in flight.
Plugging or unplugging the XM antenna doesn't seem to impact it. I've
already sent it back once to Garmin for a cost of 300 bucks to get a
replacement unit with the same problem. I've seen others complain about
this, but of course the drones at Garmin tech support claim to have
never heard of it before.
Has anyone seen this behavior, and do you have a fix? Garmin's pretty
unhelpful on the problem.
not always on start up. I get to the initial Garmin logo and that's as
far as I get. The only way to fix it is to remove the battery for 8
hours or so and try again. It happens intermittently and I can't relate
it to anything. Occasionally, but less often, it will freeze in flight.
Plugging or unplugging the XM antenna doesn't seem to impact it. I've
already sent it back once to Garmin for a cost of 300 bucks to get a
replacement unit with the same problem. I've seen others complain about
this, but of course the drones at Garmin tech support claim to have
never heard of it before.
Has anyone seen this behavior, and do you have a fix? Garmin's pretty
unhelpful on the problem.
Usual suspect
May 27, 2012, 3:08:26 PM5/27/12
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On Sun, 27 May 2012 13:17:14 -0400, Stinky Feet <maxi...@os2bbs.com>
wrote:
I suggest you report it to Garman in a letter and send a copy to the
FAA. Unreliable navigation equipment is a serious problem.
wrote:
FAA. Unreliable navigation equipment is a serious problem.
Stinky Feet
May 28, 2012, 6:36:49 AM5/28/12
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Since the Aera is intended a "supplemental navigational aid" and has no
certification, I doubt the FAA will care. I've already reported it to
Garmin but I will try again.
certification, I doubt the FAA will care. I've already reported it to
Garmin but I will try again.
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