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Old July 31st 06, 03:40 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Larry Dighera
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Default XM Weather/Garmin 496 PIREP

On 30 Jul 2006 19:09:56 -0700, "Jay Honeck" wrote
in .com::

This thing will literally eliminate the need to call Flight Service,
because you now have more information than they do!


So the 496 provides TFR NOTAMs in flight too?

Is the XM weather considered an 'official' source for pilot briefing
purposes?