WiFi on Velocity

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Ed Batist

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I am just starting to get into aviation in general and wondered if it is realistic to have wifi access on a homebuilt? I haven't even looked at avionics to know if that is built in to some MFD, etc.
 
Ed Batist said:
I am just starting to get into aviation in general and wondered if it is realistic to have wifi access on a homebuilt? I haven't even looked at avionics to know if that is built in to some MFD, etc.
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The WiFi is not the issue.
The cost will be in the WiFi base to the internet. Kinda hard to drag a cable around, cell signal is unreliable and satellite is very expensive.

Tim
 
tspear said:
The WiFi is not the issue.
The cost will be in the WiFi base to the internet. Kinda hard to drag a cable around, cell signal is unreliable and satellite is very expensive.

Tim
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You're right. Sattelite wifi would be expensive. Why am I complaining in my head about my first world problems though. I was just thinking of that so my kids can stream movies, etc.
 
Ed Batist said:
You're right. Sattelite wifi would be expensive. Why am I complaining in my head about my first world problems though. I was just thinking of that so my kids can stream movies, etc.
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I would just have them download a few before each flight. Much cheaper and easier.
 
Odd... you're "just getting in to aviation" and looking at a 4 seat canard pusher, and worried about wifi access in flight?

Don't get me wrong, I like the Velocity XL a lot. But something is a little off with this thread.
 
Ravioli said:
Odd... you're "just getting in to aviation" and looking at a 4 seat canard pusher, and worried about wifi access in flight?

Don't get me wrong, I like the Velocity XL a lot. But something is a little off with this thread.
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What? You don't think Gogo could build a system for him?

;)
 
Not really. I have had all sorts of discussions with people who have no clue about network connectivity.
In fact, I know multiple people who have no clue of the difference between WiFi and cellular....

Tim
 
tspear said:
Not really. I have had all sorts of discussions with people who have no clue about network connectivity.
In fact, I know multiple people who have no clue of the difference between WiFi and cellular....

Tim
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Aren't they both sort of like Bluetooth?


:eek:
 
Hmmm...kids should be looking outside and enjoy the view! Well, provided you're not into the flight levels. Problem solved! ;)
 
Ravioli said:
Odd... you're "just getting in to aviation" and looking at a 4 seat canard pusher, and worried about wifi access in flight?

Don't get me wrong, I like the Velocity XL a lot. But something is a little off with this thread.
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Actually it should have said getting "back" into aviation. Did alot of flying before in the Cirrus 20.
 
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