REFLECTOR: Apps

[Dennis Martin]

Has anyone bought the AHRS box to get synthetic vision on WingX Pro? I've
got steam gauges and looking at this combination as a good backup (or use
my steam gauges for backup). Thanks, John for your report on ForeFlight
weather. I tend to agree that weather on WingX Pro is less than ideal.

Dennis


On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 12:49 PM, John Dibble <aminetech at bluefrog.com>wrote:

> ** 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/
>
>
>
> The "Wifi box" costs about betwen $950 - 1,200 (depending on which one you
> get).  So, there is a cost associated with the equipment.
>
>
>
> 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.
>
>
>
> Sorry for the confusion.  Tim
>
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
> 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 FAA’s 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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All the best,
Dennis
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