Well, I'm doing it!

I think it's time to purchase a Garmin 396. I've been wanting one for quite some time now due to its ability to download and view in-flight weather reports. I was doing some cross country and saw some particular clouds in the distance and without being followed by center, I didn't have any weather info. I could have called flight watch, but enjoying the flight too much and didn't want to break into other pilots giving pireps I didn't want to break in.

So, I made a bid on E-bay and we'll see how it turns out. So far, I'm the highest bidder at $1400, but with 18 hours to go, I'm sure I'll have some visitors.

I've looked on XM radion's website and found the in-flight weather subscription cost $75.00 for the activation fee and then either $29.99 a month or their deluxe version at $49.99 a month. XM pricing plan website

We'll see if I win the unit. If I do, I'll post my reviews soon!