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Review on ✈️ Enhance Your Aviation Experience with the Garmin GDL 52 Portable SiriusXM/ADS-B Receiver by Troy Larson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Funny flying toy. But I am not sure.

Excellent GPS, excellent navigation, excellent weather functions (when they work) and good battery life (4.5 hours). The XM weather signal is blurry in a cramped cockpit. You usually have to move it around the booth to find a good signal. Doesn't always work well when using ForeFlight. I had problems with Bluetooth not connecting automatically when turned on. AHARS information about ForeFlight is not very fluid. No traffic information. It's a fun flying toy, but I don't rely on it. Really doesn't inspire confidence. Update: We noticed that the weather data is not always loading, even though XM SIGNAL is strong.

Pros
  • handy thing
Cons
  • looks

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May 26, 2023
Best of both worlds in one package. ADSB and XM Weather provides me with everything I need.
October 12, 2022
Best of both worlds in one package. ADSB and XM Weather provides me with everything I need.