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Real or smoke from XM and AvMap
I didn't go to SnF this year, so I did not get to hear the AvMap rep once
again blow smoke about being 6 months away from WX. Now XM issues press release that "they are proud to have AvMap as their newest working partner in bringing XM Wx into the cockpit". Anybody go to the Booth and see some hardware? Last year I was told Garmin had exclusive on building their own receiver inside the handheld (everyone else would need the external box). I see nothing at the AvMap web site. |
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Theit Geopilot II Plus has it... and they are only $1,175.00 + Shipping Vs
the Garmin $ Ouch... AvMap GeoPilot II PLUS High Performance at an Affordable Price The Geopilot II PLUS, the new portable aeronautical navigator developed by AvMap, is high performance but truly affordable. GeoPilot II PLUS is faster than ever thanks to the new 300 MHz processor, more compact and practical with the built-in battery and GPS receiver, and an extra serial port available for connection with PC and autopilot devices. Large Display, Safe Navigation AvMap GeoPilot II PLUS displays all the information you need on a wide 5" color LCD. The display is sunlight-viewable and equipped with a sensor for automatic brightness control and an audio video input. The information is clearly visible and the map page is fully customizable. Weather Conditions With an optional antenna you can receive constantly updated XM/WX weather conditions: NEXRAD (next generation radar), and Lightning information are displayed on the map. Enhanced Situational Awareness With the TAWS, GeoPilot II PLUS displays your position in relation to surrounding terrain. With the new Crossed Airspace Predictor function, you can get a preview of the airspaces that you will cross along your flight, while the Crossed Airspace Advisor provides warnings during the flight on airspaces being crossed. Most Accurate Information The cartography preloaded on the SD memory card includes the Jeppesen® navigation database with terrain and vertical obstructions. The Map also includes and Victor Airways, marine objects, ULM Aerodromes and private airports. This enhanced database provides more navigation and emergency "nearest" options. Multifunctional: Navigate by Sky and Land! AvMap GeoPilot II PLUS is engineered for aeronautical as well as terrestrial use as it can fit perfectly in your aircraft and in you car. With the 2GB SD Card preloaded with Tele Atlas Maps of North America GeoPilot II PLUS converts into an advanced car navigator with turn-by-turn vocal instructions! SD included at no extra costs! "Mike Isaksen" wrote in message news:CnsMj.2356$gT3.1742@trndny02... I didn't go to SnF this year, so I did not get to hear the AvMap rep once again blow smoke about being 6 months away from WX. Now XM issues press release that "they are proud to have AvMap as their newest working partner in bringing XM Wx into the cockpit". Anybody go to the Booth and see some hardware? Last year I was told Garmin had exclusive on building their own receiver inside the handheld (everyone else would need the external box). I see nothing at the AvMap web site. |
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On Apr 14, 1:47*am, "NW_Pilot" service(Spam)@aircraft"nospam"-me-
ok-"spamer"delivery.net wrote: Theit Geopilot II Plus has it... and they are only $1,175.00 + Shipping Vs the Garmin $ Ouch... Avmap has not announced the price and availability of the required XM antenna. If they price it below $500, I'll certainly choose the Geopilot II plus with XM weather over the Garmin 396. Hai Longworth |
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If you're looking for cheap XM weather then get this.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/b...her-218357.php Longworth wrote: On Apr 14, 1:47 am, "NW_Pilot" service(Spam)@aircraft"nospam"-me- ok-"spamer"delivery.net wrote: Theit Geopilot II Plus has it... and they are only $1,175.00 + Shipping Vs the Garmin $ Ouch... Avmap has not announced the price and availability of the required XM antenna. If they price it below $500, I'll certainly choose the Geopilot II plus with XM weather over the Garmin 396. Hai Longworth |
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On Apr 14, 4:56*pm, Newps wrote:
If you're looking for cheap XM weather then get this. http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/b...utdoor-gps-doe... I heard about this bushnell onix400cr over a year ago but did not come across any user reviews until recently. Both users gave the lowest rating of one star and would not recommend it to a friend - maybe they would give recommendations to an enemy ;-) http://tinyurl.com/5p24k8 I would not mind paying the same price range for the Garmin 396/496 for GPS units with 5" or 7" displays. I hope to see reviews of the avmap xm in a very near future. Hai Longworth |
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Longworth wrote:
I heard about this bushnell onix400cr over a year ago but did not come across any user reviews until recently. Both users gave the lowest rating of one star and would not recommend it to a friend - maybe they would give recommendations to an enemy ;-) http://tinyurl.com/5p24k8 I would not mind paying the same price range for the Garmin 396/496 for GPS units with 5" or 7" displays. I hope to see reviews of the avmap xm in a very near future. http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/bu...0-unboxed.html Read down towards the bottom (28 comments total) about resolving the subscription issues. One said that Garmin made the unit for Bushnell. I'd like to see Garmin match the XM pricing... |
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