sourdough44
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I broke down yesterday & activated 'Aviator Lite' for the Garmin panel mounted 696. I have been holding off but plan a trip later today to MI & then back to OSH for Airventure. Trying it out in the house I can see how it's VERY helpful.
One thing the XM rep told me that was interesting is that you are able to put your account into 'dormancy' at times(Winter) & take it back active later(Spring) without being billed the $75 're-activation' fee. She said the main thing is to go into the dormancy & not to cancel your subscription. That was new to me, compared to what I had read from some users. I shall see I guess, if I try it. I had heard you had to pay the $75 fee whenever you start up weather again.
Anyway, the radar picture & weather forecasts / current observations will be a real treat. The price is $34.99 + tax. They try to offer up discounts on regular XM radio with the aviation weather. I had to joke with her that music may distract me while I should be paying attention. It was tempting, but for right now I'll stick to weather.
I see there is some rain soaking the campers at OSH right now, looks much better for later today & Monday. I have my window sign all ready to go, GAP & VFR.
Just updated to say we flew up through the State of WI to the U.P. of MI a few days ago & the XM weather sure worked like a champ. There were scattered showers with a few thunderstorms along the route & the XM really showed what one had to deal with.
One thing the XM rep told me that was interesting is that you are able to put your account into 'dormancy' at times(Winter) & take it back active later(Spring) without being billed the $75 're-activation' fee. She said the main thing is to go into the dormancy & not to cancel your subscription. That was new to me, compared to what I had read from some users. I shall see I guess, if I try it. I had heard you had to pay the $75 fee whenever you start up weather again.
Anyway, the radar picture & weather forecasts / current observations will be a real treat. The price is $34.99 + tax. They try to offer up discounts on regular XM radio with the aviation weather. I had to joke with her that music may distract me while I should be paying attention. It was tempting, but for right now I'll stick to weather.
I see there is some rain soaking the campers at OSH right now, looks much better for later today & Monday. I have my window sign all ready to go, GAP & VFR.
Just updated to say we flew up through the State of WI to the U.P. of MI a few days ago & the XM weather sure worked like a champ. There were scattered showers with a few thunderstorms along the route & the XM really showed what one had to deal with.
