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Stratus ADS-B Weather: Simple and Seamless

In-flight weather for the iPad is nothing new. SkyRadar’s ADS-B receiver worked with WingX for we'll over a year, and Baron’s Mobile Link can deliver XM satellite weather to ForeFlight, Global Nav Source, FlightGuide and others. What is new is some competition. Sporty’s Pilot Shop teamed up with ForeFlight and device manufacturer Appareo to offer ADS-B weather on an iPad with the $799 Stratus. Not only has the $799 Stratus’ appearance forced a price-drop on competing units, it’s also set a new bar for simplicity. Stratus requires no power cords or external antennas for an average flight. The box has all of one button. Turn it on. Go fly.

Jeff VanWest
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In-flight weather for the iPad is nothing new. SkyRadar’s ADS-B receiver worked with WingX for we’ll over a year, and Baron’s Mobile Link can deliver XM satellite weather to ForeFlight, Global Nav Source, FlightGuide and others.

What is new is some competition. Sporty’s Pilot Shop teamed up with ForeFlight and device manufacturer Appareo to offer ADS-B weather on an iPad with the $799 Stratus. Not only has the $799 Stratus’ appearance forced a price-drop on competing units, it’s also set a new bar for simplicity. Stratus requires no power cords or external antennas for an average flight. The box has all of one button. Turn it on. Go fly.

Jeff VanWest