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BILLERICA, MA - March 20, 2003 - WSI Corporation,
the leader in aviation weather services, today announced the
immediate availability of a Pocket PC display option for the
WSI InFlightTM cockpit weather system. Now even the tightest
paneled aircraft can enjoy the benefits of near real-time
aviation weather with this hand-held display solution.
"Since we announced the WSI InFlight service last year,
WSI has received numerous requests for a PDA display option,"
said Arlo Gambell, Director of Aviation Services for WSI.
WSI currently recommends the Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC for use
with the WSI InFlight system. A version of the client software
can be downloaded free of charge from the WSI website.
"WSI InFlight offered on an affordable Pocket PC, puts
critical aviation weather data within the reach of pilots
flying a smaller class of aircraft," continued Gambell.
"With this system, we can have a dramatic impact on the
operational safety of light general aviation aircraft."
The WSI InFlight system is based on a continuous broadcast
from a geo-synchronous satellite network that delivers complete,
uninterrupted continental United States signal reception at
any altitude. This 'ever-on' system provides a distinct advantage
over current ground-based weather data-link systems that often
have inconsistent signal coverage in large portions of the
United States and at various altitudes. The WSI InFlight broadcast
provides current observed and forecast conditions, as well
as WSI NOWrad®, a high quality mosaic of the national
NEXRAD ground based Doppler radar system.
Pricing & Availability
The WSI InFlight AV-100 system is currently available for
purchase and installation from WSI authorized avionics dealers
for $3,495 MSRP, plus installation. WSI data service subscriptions
start at $49.95 per month. The current list of WSI InFlight
Authorized Dealers is available online at the following address:
http://www.wsi.com/solutions/aviation/inflight/locator.asp.
Further product information and the WSI InFlight client software
can be accessed free of charge at:
http://www.wsi.com/fly/pocketpc/.
About WSI Corporation
WSI Corporation is the world's leading provider of weather-driven
business solutions for professionals in the aviation, media
and energy markets, and multiple federal and state government
agencies. WSI is headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts
with offices in Birmingham, England, and is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Landmark Communications and a sister company
of The Weather Channel.
More information about WSI can be found at: www.wsi.com
Press Contact:
David M. Laubner
Director, Marketing
WSI Corporation
(978) 262-0735
dlaubner@wsi.com
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