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{Product Update} MyRadar iOS App Weather Alerts

You’ve heard it mentioned a few times now from both Carl Valeri and Len Costa. The MyRadar iOS App is exactly what the name implies: weather radar on your iPhone or iPad.

But we’re here today to tell you about one pretty cool feature (besides the flight plan layover function). And that’s the weather notifications.

After experiencing 2 tornadoes, one in Arkansas and one in Illinois, co-host Len Costa decided to configure MyRadar on his iPhone to alert him when any weather event would affect him based on his GPS location.

While on layover in Burlington, VT the MyRadar iOS app, based on his iPhone GPS location, alerted Len that a “Severe Thunderstorm Warning” was in effect for his last known location. Here’s 2 screen shots: first of the weather warning and second of the weather radar.

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After the weather alerts were experienced, coupled with the 2 co-hosts previous recommendations, we really like MyRadar iOS App and highly suggest it!

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SMAC038 – 12 Flights of Christmas, FAA MedXpress, iFlyBlog

In this edition of the Stuck Mic AvCast we deliver quite a lineup of announcements before jumping in to a detailed discussion of the new changes in obtaining an FAA Medical specifically with regards to the paperwork process which has recently gone all digital! Join us for this educational chat about working with the new MedXPress system including tips and tricks from an actual AME followed as always by the co-hosts aviation Picks of the Week.

Pre-Flight

American Heroes Airshow – This event is the nations premier helicopter airshow sporting a display of law enforcement, fire and government helicopters. Events are hosted all over the United States and the next show will be in Fort Myers, FL on Saturday January 19th, 2013 at the JetBlue Stadium park in Fort Myers. That’s right, helicopters IN a stadium! We’re sure you won’t want to miss this.

SocialFlight 2.0 [app update] – In a previous episode co-host Len Costa mentioned the SocialFlight app as his pick of the week and they’ve just recently released version 2.0. Here’s a brief breakdown of the features taken from the SocialFlight website: “SocialFlight 2.0 makes a good thing even better by adding your very own “Hangar Page” where you can search for other SocialFlight members, join together in “Flight Clubs”, chat, share photos and see who’s going to upcoming aviation events in your area.  You can also click on the “Fans” button on any event to see people who have made that event one of their “Favorites” (and may be attending).”

12 Flights of Christmas – Parents and family members, looking for that perfect gift for your youngster this holiday season? Well look no further! This year the folks at Sun N Fun in Lakeland, FL are taking nominations for children between the ages of 8 and 18 for the opportunity to win a FREE airplane ride. All you have to do is submit your child, grandchild, or neighbors information on the website. Entries will be accepted through December 20th, 2012 and there are 12 slots available, so don’t delay, enter today! Winners will also receive free admission to the STEMtastic camp on Saturday January 12th, 2013.

Brighter Future Through Aviation – Sun N Fun is working hard to promote aviation to our younger generations to help foster the growth of our favorite hobby and industry. Check out the video explaining their mission to: “preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. This is what we do and when you watch our new video you’ll learn why we do it.”

***DON’T FORGET to stick around until the end of the show for a special holiday song that we’ve included for your listening pleasure***

Cruise Flight

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of The Week ~

Victoria – Astronaut Col Pam Melroy

Rick – Scheyden Sunglasses

Len – Brent Owens iFlyBlog.com

Carl – Commemorative Air Force

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