"Michael 182" writes:

What is the state of the art (or science) with downloading near real-time
weather (five minute updates) in a GA plane? I just started to look into
this, and came across WSI in flight. They appear to offer an uncertified
service for about $3,500 for the receiver, or certified and panel mounted
for $5,000. On top of that you pay a subscription ($600/yr or $20/day) and
you have to provide a display - ranging from a PDA to a panel mounted MFD.

Check out the Cheap *******s:

http://www.cheap*******software.net/

The software and actual weather info is free. You need to buy a Palm
VII (or a Palm V with a wireless modem), and you need a subscription
with palm.net (for the Palm VII):

http://www.palmone.com/us/wireless/s...viceplans.html

I haven't tried it yet, personally -- I'm not sure if there's any
coverage in Canada.


All the best,


David