REFLECTOR: Dream Panel

[Scott Baker]

WSI and XM provide essentially the same weather information service ( XM has
an advantage by having music).  The two companies are banging heads to win
market share in the "in flight" weather data arena.  WSI has a huge number
of ground systems operating at FBO's.  A key ingredient - one that will most
likely define the winner in this competition - are the associations WSI and
XM form with avionics display companies.  WSI for instance, "talks" to the
MX20 but not the GNS480.  XM has integrated its system to a wider number of
avionics units - including some hand held Garmin GPS units.  I think that XM
has more subscribers (because it talks with a greater variety of equipment).
I think of WSI and XM in the same fashion as Dish Network and Direct-TV.
Same services (or just about) - slightly different base equipment - and
subscription rates that jockey up and down to give a subscriber a temporary
advantage one day - but costly nevertheless.  One hopes that as subscriber
numbers rise, the subscription price will fall - but I think that is wishful
thinking.
So - all other thinks being equal, since WSI is supporting the Velocity Sun
n Fun dinner with a generous donation - everyone think WSI!
SB



----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Dream Panel


> Scott,
>
> thanks for the heads up on the MD200-306...
>
> Do you get the same weather with the WSI?  Is it that much cheaper than
> the GDL69?
>
> Scott
>
>
> Scott Baker wrote:
> > The GNS480 supports the GTX33 Mode-S transponder, saves panel space, and
as
> > Joel says - feeds TIS information to the MX20.  Do that.  Small note,
the
> > MD200-306 is the appropriate CDI for the SL30 and GNS480.  The MX20
> > integrates nicely with the WSI In-Flight Wx receiver - no need for the
GDL69
> > unit (which is needed for GNS430 and 530 units).
> > Sounds like a great panel.
> > SB
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
> > To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 3:11 PM
> > Subject: REFLECTOR: Dream Panel
> >
> >
> >
> >> The owner of the T210 I fly every now and then wants to upgrade his
radio
> >> stack.  Pretty much every thing is 25 years old and being removed.
> >>
> >> He has asked me to put together a complete package for IFR flying.
With
> >> Sat WX capabilities.  He wants to keep the 6 pack instruments which
> >> include an HSI.
> >>
> >> Lots of folks on this list have completed their panels and I wonder
what
> >> they would think of my selection.
> >>
> >> Here's my list from top to bottom
> >>
> >> 1.) PMA8000B PS Engineerging Audio Panel/Intercom : he wants to be able
to
> >> plug in his IPod and tap into the XM Sat music
> >>
> >> 2.) MX20  Garmin MFD :  to display Jeep View charts, XM Sat weather,
etc..
> >>
> >> 3.) GNS480  Garmin GPS/ILS/COM :
> >>
> >> 4.) SL30 Garmin NAV?COM : backup for GNS480
> >>
> >> 5.) GTX327  Garmin Transponder : I thought about the GTX330 but
wondered
> >> if it was worth the $$$
> >>
> >> 6.) 55X  S-Tec Autopilot : 2 axis, GPS, GPSS, ILS
> >>
> >> 7.) GDL69 Garmin Sat Weather reciever :  Anybody using any others? good
> >> stories or bad?
> >>
> >> 8.) 106A  Garmin CDI :  backup for HSI
> >>
> >> thanks,
> >>
> >> Scott
> >>
> >>
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