Tstorm avoidance

"Maule Driver" wrote:
I've only flown with Cheap*******s but the experience has
shown me that the upload/downlink/whatever capability that
is coming on the market may be more valuable than
Stormscopes and onboard radar - especially for light a/c.
(both scopes and onboard have a place but I'm guessing
that Nexrad will be the best cost/benefit option soon if
you have to choose)

There's no doubt about it, IMO. The WxWorx gear I've been using has far
exceeded my expectations. I never thought I would be using it for close
tactical storm avoidance, but it has proven more than adequate for the
task. In addition to NEXRAD graphics, it displays lightning strikes
color coded for age. That allows the user to descriminate between
convective storms and mere heavy rain. It's hard for me to see how I
would be any better off with radar and spherics on board, other than for
redundancy.
--
Dan
C172RG at BFM