Fri, Jan 21, 2005
XM Weather Integrated Into The Approach APIC Glass Cockpit
Approach Systems just released the latest in satellite
information technology. In conjunction with WxWorx, XM
weather information is now available on APIC with realtime weather
on the moving map.
APIC now will include an additional setting page to allow the
user to populate or depopulate the moving map with detailed weather
information. This will include TAF, Metar, Radar, Lightning
Strikes, AIRMETS, SIGMETS and TFR information. To integrate this
data into the APIC software an XM Weather box must be purchased
from Approach ($695) along with a subscription to the XM Weather
($49).
APIC/Weather is now a standard
element of the APIC S/W package. Existing customers are
automatically upgraded with this month’s next 28 day update
(Jan. 20, 2005).
"XM Weather is the obvious solution to in-flight realtime
weather", says Kieth Sorenson, President, "Weather is now available
to APIC customers for just the cost of the XM Weather receiver and
a monthly subscription."
APIC is an extensible glass cockpit software package that
integrates all PFD, MFD, Terrain, Weather and Engine functionality
in a single software product. APIC works with all Windows Mobile
2002 & 2003 based PDA’s, Windows XP tablets and embedded
XP panel-mounted displays.
The moving map, MFD and PFD software from Approach sells for
$249 regardless of the platform. Adding hardware completes the
configuration to each customer’s requirements. The
distributed architecture allows APIC to match the display (i.e.
PDA, Tablet or Panel mounted system) with as little as a GPS or a
complete set of engine sensors. A customer can start with a PDA and
migrate to larger displays to fit their needs and comfort with as
they get used to "Glass Cockpit" technology without having to
replace sensors or other hardware.
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