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The original "I don't know it all" of aviation.
From a recent iPad Pilot News newsletter.
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SiriusXM SXAR1 weather receiver for iPad
The SXAR1 is a low profile wireless receiver that rests on your glareshield. The all-in-one device receives the SiriusXM datalink weather broadcast and sends it wirelessly to your iPad using Bluetooth. The receiver has an integrated 5-hour battery and relies on internal antennas, meaning it is completely wire-free. Like the previous satellite weather services, you’ll still need to pay a monthly subscription fee of $34.99/month, but this gets you a premium datalink weather service with features not available over ADS-B:
The SXAR1 will initially be compatible with the WSI Pilotbrief app, but expect compatibility with additional apps soon.
The receiver can connect to one iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth, and can also additionally connect to one headset to listen to satellite radio. The SXAR1 also includes an internal GPS, so it’s an all-in-one solution. It will initially be compatible with the WSI Pilotbrief app, though expect to see additional apps added soon.
SiriusXM satellite downlink weather is not for everyone, especially when compared to the reliability and completeness of the subscription-free ADS-B weather broadcast. But for pilots operating in remote regions or for those who prefer the premium weather products available on satellite weather, the SXAR1 weather receiver for iPad is sure to be a hit.
The SXAR1 is available for $699 from Sporty’s, and you can get a $300 rebate when you sign up for at least 6 months of service. It’s available for pre-order now and will begin shipping at the end of August.
SiriusXM SXAR1 weather receiver for iPad
The SXAR1 is a low profile wireless receiver that rests on your glareshield. The all-in-one device receives the SiriusXM datalink weather broadcast and sends it wirelessly to your iPad using Bluetooth. The receiver has an integrated 5-hour battery and relies on internal antennas, meaning it is completely wire-free. Like the previous satellite weather services, you’ll still need to pay a monthly subscription fee of $34.99/month, but this gets you a premium datalink weather service with features not available over ADS-B:
- high-resolution NEXRAD radar with storm cell attributes
- observed lightning strikes
- surface analysis imagery and high-resolution forecast winds
- works on the ground during startup and taxi, and across all areas of the U.S. at any altitude
- SiriusXM radio entertainment (additional subscription required)
The SXAR1 will initially be compatible with the WSI Pilotbrief app, but expect compatibility with additional apps soon.
The receiver can connect to one iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth, and can also additionally connect to one headset to listen to satellite radio. The SXAR1 also includes an internal GPS, so it’s an all-in-one solution. It will initially be compatible with the WSI Pilotbrief app, though expect to see additional apps added soon.
SiriusXM satellite downlink weather is not for everyone, especially when compared to the reliability and completeness of the subscription-free ADS-B weather broadcast. But for pilots operating in remote regions or for those who prefer the premium weather products available on satellite weather, the SXAR1 weather receiver for iPad is sure to be a hit.
The SXAR1 is available for $699 from Sporty’s, and you can get a $300 rebate when you sign up for at least 6 months of service. It’s available for pre-order now and will begin shipping at the end of August.
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