REFLECTOR: Apps
John Dibble
aminetech at bluefrog.com
Mon Jan 30 13:49:03 CST 2012
Tim,
I've looked into skyradar and it looks promising. Their website does
mention an annual $65 software fee. 18 months earlier when there wasn't
much coverage, the fee was only $27. I'm wondering what the fee will be
when there is full coverage. Do you know if I can still get weather
(and traffic advisories) if I don't pay the annual fee?
John
timfwalsh01 at comcast.net wrote:
> John,
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> WingX Pro7 will allow you to use a Wifi setup provided by Skyradar -
> http://skyradar.net/
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> The "Wifi box" costs about betwen $950 - 1,200 (depending on which one
> you get). So, there is a cost associated with the equipment.
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> However, there is no monthly cost associated with the FAA's ADSB
> data. So, using the Ipad, and using Skyradar Wifi system, you will
> get current Wx while in flight.
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> Sorry for the confusion. Tim
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> Velocity 173FG
> N129VA
> Alexandria, VA
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> From: "John Dibble" <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 9:59:43 AM
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Apps
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> Tim Walsh wrote:
>
> Lou,
>
> This has been somewhat of a quest for me. Two years ago I
> made a silly, lazy mistake and needed ATC assistance to get
> down - solid overcast in my local area. I checked the
> weather on my Iphone and thought I had the latest. I was
> wrong.
>
> Sometimes when you're right, you're still wrong. Last week I flew
> from NY to MS. The forecast weather was basically clear below 12 k
> the entire route except near my destination due to approaching weather
> where a 4 k ceiling was forecast. So I figured I could fly VFR no
> problem. The last hour of flight was at night. There was just enough
> light that I could see cloud tops in the distance. I decided to call
> flight watch for an update because soon the clouds would be hard to
> see. The first thing he said was there was an IFR airmet with 400'
> ceilings and 1 mi visibility and asked when I had my last briefing. I
> replied 3 hours ago. To say that put a damper on the flight is a huge
> understatement. Then he gave me weather at several nearby airports
> (my destination doesn't have weather). One report 10 mi away was
> clear below 12k. Another one on the opposite side was 7 k ceiling.
> At that point I wanted to say WTF, but instead asked him to repeat the
> weather for the other airports. He got my drift and added that the
> airmet was for sometime in the next 4 hours. And so I proceeded a
> happy flier.
> I want to get some inflight weather capability. You say the WingX
> Pro7 has free weather. I assume you have to pay for some service for
> the Ipad. How does that work, since cell phones don't work in the
> air?
>
> John
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> Since then, I have been looking at different programs so to
> use on my Ipad. I currently have Foreflight, and WingX Pro7
> (with geo-synched approach plates).
>
> For preflight weather, Foreflight is the best tool to give
> you that situational awareness to make a Go-No Go decision.
> I really like the graphics they used to depict what is going
> on.
>
> WingX Pro7 also has Wx tools, but not as good. I use WingX
> Pro7 as an excellent in-flight cross country tool.
>
> Both programs are now offering in-flight Wx capabilities,
> again something I have been watching closely. Currently
> Foreflight uses a XM WX package. You need about a $1,100
> box, and a monthly subscription.
>
> WingX Pro7 also has a $1,100 box, but uses FAAâs free ADSB
> data to provide both traffic and WX.
>
> Both companies say they will expand their options for the
> ADSB capabilities. I currently have two Dynon Skyviews in
> the plane (love them!). Dynon has also stated they will be
> offering an in-flight Wx capability. I am hoping it will be
> compatible with the Skyview, and my Ipad (I really like the
> zoom function for my old eyes).
>
> Hope this helps. Tim
>
> Velocity 173FG
> N129VA
> Alexandria, VA
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> On 1/10/12 4:40 PM, "Lou Stedman"
> <stedmanlou at roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
> Wondering if anyone would like to share their
> favorite weather APP?
>
> Lou Stedman
> Velocity SEFG
> N7044Q
> Olean, NY
>
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