Updates & Downloads

aera 660 China software version 3.40

as of March 8, 2019

Use WebUpdater to install this file.

(17.21 MB)

View system requirements

Notes:

Connect your aera 660 to a free USB port on your computer with the correct interface cable.
Allow your aera 660 to initialize and enter mass storage mode.
Run WebUpdater, following on-screen instructions.
Disconnect your aera 660 from your computer; allow it to restart.
Confirm the ''Update software...?'' prompt to initiate the installation and complete the software update.
IMPORTANT! If the aera 660 does not update automatically, manually update the software:
- Press Tools button from Main Menu.
- Press Database button from Tool page.
- Press Menu key from Database Information page.
- Select Update Software from option menu.
- Select Yes to confirm software update.
- Wait for unit restart.
WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device.
If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service.

Change History

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

Update basemap of device.

Changes made from version to 3.30:

Add support for NEXRAD and METARs over Wi-Fi
Add database ''Easy Update'' automatic Wi-Fi download
Add direct setting of day/night backlight levels
Improve weather processing
Improve visibility of aircraft symbol on chart page
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.10
Includes update to GPS software version 3.20
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80
Add support for MapMX serial data format from GTN/GNS navigators
Add QWERTY keyboard for portrait orientation
Improve track log performance
Improve ADS-B traffic target display processing
Improve IFR/VFR chart selection for Wi-Fi downloading
Improve Database Downloads page item sorting
Improve Wi-Fi database download processing
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.09
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80
Includes GPS software version 3.10
Add Time Over Target (TOT) data field
Add ability to the airport review page to pre-select chart for the active approach
Add ability for graphical flight plan editing when navigation is not active
Add message to indicate when SD card format is incompatible
Change map symbol for visual reporting points
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GDL 5X software version 2.07
Includes update to GPS software version 3.10
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80
Add SXM audio and weather support for GDL 5x products
Add Connext setup page
Add configurable data fields to Enroute Charts page
Add Show/Hide control for airport signs to 3D Vision option menu
Improve Bluetooth setup page processing
Improve Data Link Info page processing
Improve Wi-Fi database download processing
Improve Connext flight plan transfer processing
Improve map drawing performance
Improve Data Link Info page layout
Improve SXM weather data processing
Improve VIRB remote page processing
Improve FIS-B NOTAM processing
Improve flight plan FPL file import processing
General improvements to system operation
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80

System requirements

IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or later operating system and an available USB port.