Sat, Nov 01, 2003
Also... Flight Planning, Bluetooth GPS receiver, Free Live
Weather for Pocket PC Navigation
One of the cool toys
we've seen this week at the AOPA Expo is being displayed by
TeleType Co.
They're showing their latest aviation software with a state of
the art wireless Bluetooth 12 channel GPS receiver allowing a GPS
receiver to be placed up to 30 feet away from the
Pocket PC screen, enabling excellent satellite lock-in while
retaining the ability to easily see the navigation screen.
The company is also previewing IFR flight planning with ability
to view desired course down to runway level. The software routes
using airways, intersections, and waypoints as desired. TeleType is
also previewing satellite radio based weather based on XM Satellite
weather service available throughout the US both on the ground and
in flight.
"TeleType GPS is unique, it offers land, air, and marine
navigation in one program, using popular handheld computers. Pilots
gain the convenience of mobility and situational awareness in an
enjoyable and easy to use way," suggests Ed Friedman, President,
TeleType Company.
New Features:
- Taxiway Maps -
taxiways most major airports in the U.S.
- Terrain Maps - showing lakes, rivers, urban
areas
- Relief Maps - showing color coded display of
ground level altitude, with terrain avoidance warnings
- Trip Planner - construct flight plans using
waypoints, navaids, airports
- Aviation and/or Streets Mode - Easily switch
between Aviation and Street mode, also allows capability of showing
major highways and/or street level maps in conjunction with
aviation maps if desired.
- Live weather - free live weather using
cellular or satellite connection to the interact
- IFR Routing & Navigation - free upgrade to
IFR based flight planning and navigation
TeleType offers the unique ability to use the same program as a
high-end car navigation system for door to door routing as well as
an aircraft navigation aid with real-time weather.
The company offers worldwide aviation maps and also offers
complete packages including software, wireless GPS receivers,
accessories.
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