Jeff/Bill"

 

I have a Verizon 4G wireless MiFi device that I have been using with my PC and IPAD.  When it works, it does a nice job except that it is not very reliable.  I have replaced the  unit four times since new last July.  In  operation, it is very tempermental.   It has taken me a long time to figure out the best method to utilize it and I still dont know exactly what the battery life is.

 

The cost is $50/month (2 yr contract) for 5 G download.  Each additional

 1 G is $10.  For large downloads, I visir Starbucks or McD's.

 

The device comes with no instructions, so it takes a while to learn all its quirks.  Better than nothing, but not much better.

 

Hope this helps.  Bill Hogarty 

On Tue, Jan 3, 2012 at 8:38 AM, Bill Wade <super_chipmunk@roadrunner.com> wrote:

Jeff-
      How about ADS-B? Skyradar is compatible with the Ipad and WingX.
Navworx apparently works with many panel mounted displays and can be
equipped with a WiFi module. Freeflight also has units. Just started looking
in response to your question- there seems to be many options out there. I
may go for one of those myself- the monthly XM fees add up and it wouldn't
take long to pay for a unit.  -Bill Wade


-----Original Message----- From: jeffrey liegner
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 12:07 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Inflight Internet for iPad Weather via WiFi Hotspot

LML iPad Users,

I understand that the iPad has access to current weather via WiFi and 3G
services, displaying NexRad.  But in the cockpit at altitude, this is not
available (limits of cell service).

The XM providers and their Blue Tooth devices are not compatible with iPad,
and (no one yet) has developed the adaptor (ex, Baron Services).
https://www.baronservices.com/aviation/inflight

As an alternative to XM weather service, is it possible to have internet
service in the cockpit, much like the airlines have (on some planes) for
passengers?  Creating a WiFi hotspot with internet up/downlinks would not
only give weather to the iPad, but also give browser and email service.

Is satellite internet and WiFi hotspot not feasible in our small planes?

Jeff L
LIVP

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