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From: jeffrey liegner <liegner@ptd.net>
Subject: Inflight Internet for iPad Weather via WiFi Hotspot
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LML iPad Users,

I understand that the iPad has access to current weather via WiFi and 3G services, displaying NexRad.  But in the cockpit at altitude, this is not available (limits of cell service).

The XM providers and their Blue Tooth devices are not compatible with iPad, and (no one yet) has developed the adaptor (ex, Baron Services).
https://www.baronservices.com/aviation/inflight

As an alternative to XM weather service, is it possible to have internet service in the cockpit, much like the airlines have (on some planes) for passengers?  Creating a WiFi hotspot with internet up/downlinks would not only give weather to the iPad, but also give browser and email service.

Is satellite internet and WiFi hotspot not feasible in our small planes?

Jeff L
LIVP