Starlink is Awesome. 16.5K, ~180kts and posting
Posted by BonanzA36@reddit | flying | View on Reddit | 243 comments
I'm sitting here at 16.5K doing almost 180kts over the ground. My son is playing roadblocks and I'm posting on reddit. Wow!!!!
ExtremePast@reddit
starlink is wasteful nonsense. Disposable satellites that last a few years and are then burned up in the earth's atmosphere with zero regard to what the potential impact of that pollution will be. Not to mention the complete waste of resources to build hundreds of satellites to just burn them up a few years later.
Smartnership@reddit
Miniscule waste footprint.
We should compute your carbon footprint when flying.
Oh the horror.
carlyjb17@reddit
Mate we literally cannot see the space properly from the earth anymorw
Smartnership@reddit
We literally can and do
ergzay@reddit
It's a couple of tons of aluminum per year. If you're that concerned with pollution you shouldn't be flying in a plane in the first place. Ride trains. Also all satellites have lifetimes, its better that they burn up than are left in space as space junk. Many countries are considering putting in place limits on how long your satellite is allowed to last after its useful lifetime which would enforce into law exactly the kind of behavior that SpaceX already does.
carlyjb17@reddit
We care about how it is spent because spacex and starlink does get public financing which could be spent in more important things like not letting people literally starve to death or to not go to hospitals because they cannot afford it
Lazylion2@reddit
don't look up how combustion/jet engines works
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
I’m sure all the people in third world countries that now have reliable high speed Internet feel the same. You’re going to love general aviation with that attitude. :)
SparkySpecter@reddit
I’m in the US and it’s the best internet available for my house. Though I’d ditch it in a second for something decent land-based. They just installed fiber a mile away, someday…
hoodranch@reddit
AT&T Fiber at my house is not fantastic and surprisingly unreliable. Starlink at my remote cabin is awesome and 3x faster.
Swimming_Way_7372@reddit
Wait until you find out peole are taking G650ERs and larger aircraft with 40k+ lbs of fuel for single passengers to cross continents and oceans all the while using starlink at $10,000/month for internet.
flybot66@reddit
Just got my mini in time for OSH. I don't know that solo I will have any use for internet while enroute. I am trying to think of an aviation use, but coming up short. I have a GDL69 so I get XM WX, XM radio. I get ADS-B in provided by a GTX345.
I guess the weather radar is higher resolution over the internet. That might be a help, but I don't have weather radar so I'm not going to go through a line of TRW...
Navydevildoc@reddit
Just know that starlink gets absolutely clobbered at OSH. Everyone has one now it seems, so every night the speeds just get insanely low as everyone goes back to their RV/Tent/Plane and starts watching netflix. Each year has been worse than the one before. The system isn't designed to have such high density of users in such a small place.
So just don't have any grand plans of using really high speed internet while you are there.
flybot66@reddit
Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I'll wait to activate it until I see the lay of the land out there. It's more for my wife en route. EAA does have WiFi. I remember it working in the homebuilt area but not in the N40.
Navydevildoc@reddit
Starlink is slightly better than the offered WiFi but they may have improved it this year. I was talking to some of the EAA folks about it last year and they hinted an upgrade was coming but they didn’t know when.
t0ny7@reddit
I used mine once to stream music while on a short XC that left cell range.
Other good use is for emergencies. If I lose my engine and have to land in the middle of nowhere I can make calls for someone to come help me.
FujitsuPolycom@reddit
A plb or better (inreach) or iPhone will do this also. Not to negate your use cases, just so others know.
Sudden-Yoghurt3501@reddit
I'll die on this hill as a SAR guy. Nothing beats a PLB. If it's a choice between your money going to any of the three you mentioned, make sure it's a GNSS equipped PLB first. Anything else is just worse at being found.
Now, if we're talking about practical everyday comms with the significant other? Sure, phone, starlink, inreach, HF, cup and string whatever. But there is just no comparison for the engineering behind a full blown COSPAS-SARSAT beacon. It's pretty much the cheapest of any of the options too.
t0ny7@reddit
Ya, those might be better in a lot of cases. But with Starlink I can make voice calls and stuff. After I am done camping this summer I might switch it to the $10/m plan as cheap backup.
I was thinking more about if my engine quits and I make a safe landing in the middle of nowhere I don't really need emergency rescue. But I could call friends with bush planes to come help me do emergency repairs or whatnot.
tspike@reddit
What's OSH?
NoSoup4Ewe@reddit
OSH = Oshkosh, WI home to one of the largest aviation gatherings in the world, AirVenture, which is coming up in a couple weeks.
tspike@reddit
Thanks
Status_Movie_6470@reddit
Everything.
Turbomeister@reddit
In daytime VFR I like the visual GOES satellite feed for watching cloud/fog/smoke development, estimating tops, etc. At night it's less useful, but the microphysics feed can be used similarly.
Also, if the FSS RCOs go away you can submit PIREPS online instead of through ATC.
Cool-Acanthaceae8968@reddit
GOES IR shows cloud tops at night because tops are a function of temperature.
Guy_Faux_@reddit
I cancelled my sxm because starlink is the same price per month.
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
I have the 345, but the data I get online is so much better. Was just reviewing windy as I have weather I’ll have to deal with this afternoon. Plus you can dump Xm.
kdbleeep@reddit
This isn't a political discussion. Stay on topic.
ergzay@reddit
Crazy this even needs to be said.
JJAsond@reddit
It has to be. These are redditors we're talking about.
United-Trainer7931@reddit
Thank you lol
wolftick@reddit
Calling it roadblocks has such strong dad energy 😀
pisymbol@reddit
I think he means mind craft?
xynix_ie@reddit
Only reason I know how it's spelled is because I'm a shareholder.
FujitsuPolycom@reddit
You needed better parents.
SamiDaCessna@reddit
Wow your cool
Smartnership@reddit
“My not cool… My not cool at all”
Much_Recover_51@reddit
Wow. I read this comment and could feel the maturity and emotional strength of the man behind the screen
Sufficient_Layer_279@reddit
r/boneappletea
therealbuttersscotch@reddit
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH thanks for this comment as a Dad I was almost angry with him
Drenlin@reddit
Speech to text if I had to guess
LikenSlayer@reddit
Aviators never guess 😆 🤣
TowerNecessary7246@reddit
That is the first thing I thought. Big nextflix energy.
TheTangoFox@reddit
Either that or pokey man
zeclawww@reddit
I’m now figuring out that it’s indeed Roblox lol.
Darth_Heretic@reddit
I can post from my iPhone without supporting a nazi. That’s not political, that’s just a fact. No politics but allow blatant advertising? Hilarious.
nickjohnson@reddit
How's your situational awareness?
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
Beautiful VFR day. If you've ever flown in the mid teens you'll know that there is virtual zero traffic except in the vicinity of a C or D with the big guys decesending or climbing through it.
established_inbound@reddit
As you cut clear across two very busy arrival corridors and the N90 north departure gates oblivious to the amount of movement atc has to do around you while you browse reddit because you have a misconception as to how busy the airspace around you is.
babyp6969@reddit
Yea this attitude gets GA pilots killed
Spanton4@reddit
Ya not sure why there's so many people mad on here. Do they also think airline pilots are sitting there doing their instrument scan constantly while in Cruise?
babyp6969@reddit
Uh the altitude should be bugged BECAUSE you’re not doing an instrument scan. Also, why OP keeps suggesting that he doesn’t need to bug his altitude because there’s no traffic, I do not know.
It’s just a professionalism thing. And a bad attitude to have.
Also, it’s required at the airlines so seeing an unbugged altitude is highly irritating.
established_inbound@reddit
No, but they are on IFR flight plans and are provided separation services.
Spanton4@reddit
And this guy above 12500 doesn't have seperation services in class B airspace? Even if he isn't under IFR it would be CVFR up there.
established_inbound@reddit
He's nowhere near the bravo, and CVFR isn't a thing in the US. He's also more than likely not talking to anybody, he's in class E.
Spanton4@reddit
Fair enough, in Canada its different. Most airpace above 12,500 here is class B
JizzCollector5000@reddit
They’re mad because it’s starlink and starlink belongs to Elon.
The world is bigger than the Reddit hive-mind.
Before someone says ‘he’s focusing on flying’, I’ve never flown a plane but I have a couple acquaintances who are pilots and if they fly all day I promise you they’re not focusing the entire time on the instrument cluster and what’s outside the window
Elon bad 😭
IncreaseOk8433@reddit
Ironically, you're the only one talking like this...
JizzCollector5000@reddit
They hated him because he told the truth
Fhajad@reddit
"I have no dog in this fight other than I need to defend the world's richest man"
flying-ModTeam@reddit
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Questions and content about air travel (passenger experience, frequent flyer programs, etc.) are better suited to r/travel.
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ZOB_oo_land@reddit
https://www.joeydevilla.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/weird-nerds-defending-elon-musk.jpg
Sbmizzou@reddit
Why so angry?
Chicago_Blackhawks@reddit
TDS and an aversion to Elon Musk
VisualApproach17C@reddit
We call it "extended study of the overhead panel"
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
Most likely they are used to flying in and around their home airport with training traffic buzzing all around. There, I completely agree. Eyes outside
Musicman425@reddit
Improved.
jutct@reddit
180kts at 16.5? What are you in that can go to 16.5 on a hot summer day and only hit 180gs?
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
Check OP's user name
jutct@reddit
Ahhhhh thanks!
CommuterType@reddit
Why aren’t you looking outside for traffic?
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
I’m assuming minus your numerous type ratings you’ve never spent much time in the mid teens. Besides, close to a b or c airspace with arrivals departures there is no one there…..
CommuterType@reddit
I’ve spent several thousand hours in the mid teens, nowhere near class B or C airspace. You have no idea how wrong you are.
poisonandtheremedy@reddit
I fly to a lot of remote and desolate desert strips so the idea of internet communication is nice (I do carry a Garmin PLB) , and better in-flight weather for xc’s is cool too. But I can’t help but be saddened to always read how Starkink is *necessary* for kids to be amused and use their iPad.
24/7 satellite internet in a personal plane so the kid can watch Pepe Pig.
Read a book, look out the window, be bored!
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
My post and my kid. This is a friendly response.. I agree with you to a point. We flew ~ 9 hrs. Most of it in the mid teens. I’m bored never mind a mid teen. To provide prospective , he’s got an Apple Watch and an iPad that I have locked down. I also carry a garmin plb. But this is a different world. Try it.
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
While I generally agree and severely limit my kids' screen time. OP is flying about 10 hours today in a small plane with a child.
poisonandtheremedy@reddit
Sounds like childhood summer roadtrips in the back of the station wagon!
0O00OO0OO0O0O00O0O0O@reddit
Except kids are used to having access to the internet now. When we were kids, it was never a thing, so we didn't miss it the same way.
poisonandtheremedy@reddit
Eh, give the kids the internet 24/7, they are going to expect it 24/7. Sort of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Red_Bengal_Cyclone@reddit
And if you don't they fall behind their peers in technology aptitude, which matters later in life for job skills in an increasingly digital driven society.
SouverainQC@reddit
You don't have to be always on something to be able to use it.
The-Almighty-Pizza@reddit
Just out of curious what do you do that require you to fly out to remote strips despite being in socal. Sounds interesting
poisonandtheremedy@reddit
Require? Nothing requires me. I fly for business sometimes, and for personal enjoyment the others. My wife and I live in the boonies, like being away from the hordes, and we like exploring. So going to remote airports and desolate strips is our jam.
Amboy, Ocotillo, Barstow, Kern, Cal City, Chiriaco, Jean, Jacumba, etc. Lot of old history at these runways, derelict aircraft, austere scenery, and all that jazz. Plus there is more of a challenge just getting to many of these places and shooting landings.
Granted yesterday we flew around Orange County at 1,000 AGL for the fireworks so... Exact opposite of the boonies!
Cheers.
The-Almighty-Pizza@reddit
Thanks for the response, yeah I'm in socal aswell and preparing to get my PPL some time next year. Sounds like such an awesome hobby. I've been all throughout the Mojave and always see these deserted strips but I never imagined actually just flying to them.
poisonandtheremedy@reddit
It is a wonderful hobby for sure. Last night my wife and I, during our fireworks flight, were just in awe of the privilege. Good luck with your PPL journey!
sliderrrrrr@reddit
Is it true that ForeFlight blocks internet access in flight? (Weather updates)
SouverainQC@reddit
No, It's not – otherwise, how would one get SiriusXM Wx to work ?
bernhardertl@reddit
Took me a moment to read it as 16500 feet altitude and bot 16,5kilo baud. That would make a bad example of an internet uplink.
DontLookUp21@reddit
Which Starlink plan did you use?
VisualApproach17C@reddit
I use a local priority 50GB plan. $65 a month. Works very well and doesn't seem to have any ground speed restrictions like some other plans.
adamupthere@reddit
What antenna is that with, can you get that with the mini ?
x4457@reddit
It does - it's 350 MPH. Global priority is 550 MPH.
VisualApproach17C@reddit
I do think that's loosely enforced. I have used it in a jet windshield going much faster than 350 no problem.
x4457@reddit
It’s not loosely enforced, it’s a literal speed switch on the plan. Mine clicks off as soon as I hit 479 knots.
FujitsuPolycom@reddit
Great.
PushPullInOut@reddit
What is best use for SL in the cockpit as far as Wx? Is there a consensus? Thanks
tehmightyengineer@reddit
Kind of off topic but Roblox is a really scummy company that has built their entire game on exploitation of children. Also, the "games" are generally complete trash that belong in the same family of shit brain rot entertainment for kids like Cocomelon.
MatomeUgaki90@reddit
Starlink has its own problems too
tehmightyengineer@reddit
Oh for sure but I think we're all aware of that. Plus that's more about one person, while as far as I know the company is fine.
RedditEvanEleven@reddit
I mean to be fair it’s just a platform for games. In the same way Steam or the PlayStation store has a bunch of trash games, but also a bunch of great ones.
Idk why I’m defending Roblox I just had some good formative memories playing on there many years ago
tehmightyengineer@reddit
Oh, they certainly used to be better and way more innocent. But just like Facebook and Twitter and whatnot they ended up being a very negative influence in the end. And that's the real problem is that Roblox cultured this for money rather than being on the whole a positive like steam.
iiiinthecomputer@reddit
Yep. There are some really good games hidden in the trash but I refuse to let my kids near it. Everything I've heard reinforces this.
confusedguy1212@reddit
Do you just sit the antenna on the seat next to you? How is it powered? Is there any like radiation danger or anything like that?
ergzay@reddit
It's a consumer electronics device which means there's strict power limits which makes it safe to be next to.
And even if it was high power, it wouldn't be "radiation danger", it'd be RF heating/high voltage danger.
I'm not sure which version he has but the earlier units could be modified through a bit of DIY to be powered by a DC power supply and later versions accept direct DC input.
He said in a different post that he just sets it on top of his instrument panel.
confusedguy1212@reddit
Thank you very much for this answer!
Pilot-Imperialis@reddit
Ah, that explains why you’re off center line then.
ElbowTight@reddit
So in the marine world we call it “cross track error” or “deviation from track line” and you have an allowable range (can be adjusted manually). I’m assuming the aviation industry has a similar term, do those track lines or flight paths have to be scrutinized by someone at the FAA or with an FAA certification before you can fly? Or is it assumed that you’re following policy and law based on your certification?
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
A couple things. Commenter was making a joke that the pilot is using Starlink and "right of center." But, you can see the magenta working in the left screen that says x track error. It's the same for aviation.
OP pilot is flying under VFR flight rules in a small single engine aircraft. While there are rules and best practices. He's, generally, allowed to fly any route he chooses. Similar to how you go in your vehicle and go driving. You have to follow rules. But you can choose whatever route you want.
ElbowTight@reddit
Awesome thanks for the reply, the satellite went right over my head lol. I figured it was roughly the same but not familiar with the industry.
themflyingjaffacakes@reddit
You sound like a great guy to be around.
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
Flying off the heading bug. Deviated a little north to get around the huge tfr around the ny area. It’s not active but better safe then sorry
devilOG420@reddit
It’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission soldier
brrrrrrrrtttttt@reddit
DC NASAMs say what?
devilOG420@reddit
Ooooooo that pretty light is coming directly at me
brrrrrrrrtttttt@reddit
“Skyhawk1234, defending”
1CCF202@reddit
Trying to notch an incoming AMRAAM in a Bonanza
Yuri909@reddit
DCS teaches us that to deflect any missile no matter what turn your nose about 5⁰
Odegh12@reddit
I thought, “he’s probably getting vectored around”
EM22_@reddit
If it’s not active then it’s not active. Enjoy the detour.
Jaquiny@reddit
He’s vfr, there is no center line 😂
Typical-Buy-4961@reddit
You thought that comment would slap. 😆👌
Rodgerexplosion@reddit
It’s almost as if the speed of light is faster than 180kts.
Musicman425@reddit
I love all the hate - like you said, guys that spend 95% of their time 10 miles from airport.
I’m in the same boat - SR22 with 95% of my time on 300+mile trips. Cruise 8-12k altitude - no mans land. It’s Cirrus, Bonanzas, Mooneys and occasional twins there.
Love my starlink. I get long distance up to date high resolution weather (ForeFlight ADSB 300 miles away is extremely granular, Friday I was planning my route between Florida storms 2 hrs ahead of time in the air). I get ADSB traffic over Bahamas. I can call/text FBO (FBOLink plug). And most importantly- my family LOVES it. And makes the 3+hr flights more enjoyable - so they want to do more of them!
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
I was just looking at windy and the weather front I’ll have to pass in 4 hrs making my plane
Musicman425@reddit
That’s funny - I used ForeFlight and Windy on my XC via Starlink too for real time weather far away.
All the haters:
“But you should be looking out the window!” “Where is your situational awareness!”
These_Molasses_8044@reddit
TO BE FAIR, how many dorks do you see scrolling while driving around and not paying attention. Would hate to see that transition to aviation. But it is a pretty damn cool tool to have as well. And like op is doing, in flight entertainment as well. Pretty damn cool it works up there at altitude while moving that fast.
NuttPunch@reddit
Completely different situations. Driving you have threats in every direction as you are surrounded by other drivers. Flying? In a plane equipped like this with starlink and other expensive avionics. The pilot is at cruise on autopilot and can absolutely be heads down scrolling through data relevant to the flight. On an IFR flight plan, they are presumably flying in cruise at altitudes where terrain is not a factor and they may not even be able to see outside anyway.
established_inbound@reddit
OP is VFR in busy airspace with his head buried in a FaceTime call while flying a plane, and if I had to put money on It I'd say he isn't getting advisories being that he's so afraid of a cold TFR. As a controller, I can say for certain I've seen so many targets come very close in the mid teens because they aren't talking to anyone and probably not looking outside.
NuttPunch@reddit
16,500ft I wouldn’t call “busy VFR” airspace. Sure, VFR but it’s not like there is a bunch of GA hanging around there.
established_inbound@reddit
I never said busy VFR airspace, it's busy in general. He's crossing directly north of NYC. That's busy airspace with a lot of aircraft transiting those altitudes in climb/descent. I work that area, there's a lot of clueless VFR guys cutting through not realizing we are routing entire flows around them. There's plenty of VFR traffic in that area as well between flight training and transient. Sitting there with your head buried in your phone just so you can humble brag on reddit that you have Internet in your clapped out bonanza whilst having no clue as to what's occurring around you is a bad idea.
nyc2pit@reddit
Track up on the big beautiful map.... Travesty...
mrivc211@reddit
You do realize everyone posting about this is going to get it noticed at starlink and get it shutdown so you have to pay.
Duckbilling2@reddit
https://www.starlink.com/support/article/36fcdd07-e552-3dec-c6cc-bf8b8bb669cd?srsltid=AfmBOoqOrxVzGhpEWaXjgco6drFNe3GQG0aRbjJF7Nju97zxp4oqRiwD
zeropapagolf@reddit
They literally advertise the Mobile Priority plans as being for GA. They already know.
MaddingtonBear@reddit
Are the winds at 16.5 that much better to put everyone on oxygen?
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
I’m turbo normalized. The higher I go up to my critical altitude the faster I will go. So right now I’m truing 197kts. At 8k ft I’d be down around 180kts true airspeed give or take. Then as you mentioned you have to factor in the winds. Is the extra time in the climb and fuel worth it. For me, up to about a 25 kt head wind is worth it. Plus up here there is almost no traffic, it’s usually nice and smooth and the temps are nice and cool. I don’t have ac.
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
I appreciate the AMA. 😂
Is the cabin pressurized or are you on oxygen?
I once flew a Caravan East with some awesome tail winds at 16.5. Returned West about Appalachian tree top height. 😂
UnreasoningOptimism@reddit
neodd sweven bud
iiiinthecomputer@reddit
OP isn't replying because the answer is neither 😆
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
Lol! Nah they're finally landing at their home airport. Even GOT to listen in on LiveATC.
thesexychicken@reddit
Likely depends on which direction you’re headed. Usually eastbound higher makes sense. Westbound not so much.
Big-Carpenter7921@reddit
You do track-up????
Oregon-Pilot@reddit
We track up on the 757/767 at my airline and it created sooooo many problems for me early on. I’ll always be team heading up!
Big-Carpenter7921@reddit
North up forever
iamgravity@reddit
Man some people just want to see the world burn, I guess /s
undercoveraviator@reddit
How are you mounting it, if you are? That’s pretty cool.
zeetu@reddit
Not OP but I’ve been using this in a Cirrus and it works great: https://3dtheory.etsy.com/listing/1771918042
Baritoan@reddit
Plenty of discussion over on COPA about not using suction cups to mount things on the windows. This can cause damage and distortion.
There is one guy who designed a bracket to hold it just off the window, and it works perfectly. Plus, it can’t become a projectile in an incident.
Check it out, and if you aren’t a member, it’s the best $95 you’ll ever spend in aviation.
66hans66@reddit
Wasn't there a Chinook that went down a while ago because their Ram mount let go and the tablet ended up between the pedals?
nonamenoplace@reddit
Agreed, best $95 a year I spend on aviation. Lots of discussion of non-cirrus aircraft.
fuckuredditbanme@reddit
I just tried mounting in rear window with similar setup and couldn’t get starlink to connect. It’ll definitely work in the rear window though?
zeetu@reddit
Yup. Works flawless. Flew it across the entire US and back and worked fine the whole way.
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
I’ve got an a36 , so no rear window to work with. I just have it sitting on the instrument panel. It sits in the back seat until I reach cruise and I take it down before I descend.
undercoveraviator@reddit
Cool- I know the bigger antennas are pretty sensitive to alignment… I guess they’ve gotten a lot better. I have a friend who was testing his on the ground - not sure if it made it to the plane yet.
Thanks for the post and info!
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
From what I’ve read it needs to face generally North . This is my first trip with it and it’s from denver to cape cod and back. So aiming north is no issue. I’m curious when I head due south if I’ll be able to get it to work
Secret_Poet7340@reddit
So, who is flying the plane?
PilotsNPause@reddit
https://y.yarn.co/3f7b360c-982f-43e0-80b5-c4b62857ef38_text.gif
Secret_Poet7340@reddit
So, is anyone looking out the windows? 😬
SouverainQC@reddit
I don't know why you got downvoted – looking at the map, the OP most likely isn't on an IFR flight plan (direct next to JFK ? Yeah, right.)
cptnpiccard@reddit
Anybody flying the plane?
SouverainQC@reddit
Otto
HabANahDa@reddit
Supporting a billionaire isn’t cool
The-Almighty-Pizza@reddit
Sorry to break it to you buy buying almost anything is supporting a billionaire lmao. Not much you can do that doesnt0
ChuckyJa@reddit
As if texting and driving wasn't bad enough.
ScaredTomatillo5108@reddit
Ah yes. A lot of traffic at 16.5K.
To review the NOTAMs boomer.
Legitimate-Watch-670@reddit
Maybe instead of playing on reddit, you could use that starlink to learn how to use an altitude bug, or how to fix your CDI so it's usable. Or you could figure out how to zoom in your map to a useful range.
Wooden-Term-5067@reddit
I thought you can’t use starlink above 100 miles. Thought you had to pay the aviation plan that’s 2k a month. Any workaround?
x4457@reddit
The plans changed. The lowest level movement plan is now a 350 MPH limit, the upper level is 550 MPH. The aviation plan has no speed limit as you said.
pattj91@reddit
The real question is what airplane are you flying?
Impossible-Bad-2291@reddit
It's a Bonanza. He left enough clues in the OP that one can figure out more if one is interested.
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
Also... OP's username
Richierich290@reddit
Maybe focus on piloting instead of posting on reddit 🤣
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
I’ve got 1300 more miles to go today. Plenty of time to focus
Equivalent-Web-1084@reddit
Ignore these haters, most are projecting their hate for Musk therefore Starlink
Richierich290@reddit
Disagree, you can save a post for later, it's really not that important.
Equivalent-Web-1084@reddit
Dude was in for a long cruise at an obscure altitude with I’m sure no traffic for a while. What is your longest flight? Should he be scanning non stop for hours on end at 16,500?
It probably took the guy 2 minutes to create this via Starlink, who’s to say he wasn’t doing an instrument scan while typing it.
Richierich290@reddit
Saying "what is your longest flight" is condescending which I'm sure is your approach. I've been flying for 10 years, Ive logged plenty of flights similar to this. Phones are distracting, it's a fact. I choose not to use mine when I'm flying. I find enjoyment in looking out the window, seeing if I recognize stuff on a sectional, talking to my passenger if I have one onboard, etc.
Have a nice life my dude.
Equivalent-Web-1084@reddit
Ok
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
Have you ever sat in a ga plane for 4 hrs straight. There is plenty of time
Richierich290@reddit
Yes I have, phone is always in my flight bag, maybe the problem is I don't need my phone to be entertained. I guess it's a me problem.
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
To each their own.
Eighthday@reddit
Yeah you don’t need to lock in so hard fam
Cool-Acanthaceae8968@reddit
I mean.. I can do the same thing from 25,000 feet and 300 knots on cell towers….
SATSewerTube@reddit
lol no you can’t
hypoxic__@reddit
Yeah not even the same ball park as starlink internet speeds..
legitSTINKYPINKY@reddit
It’s really not as good.
TobyADev@reddit
that is SO cool
LargeMerican@reddit
What a time to be alive. Nothing like jackin it in the skies with Jesus
suuntasade@reddit
why is the alt bug there where it is
Ashamed-Charge5309@reddit
What are the utility doors exactly?
OCFlier@reddit
He’s flying a long body Bonanza with double doors in the rear.
Impossible-Bad-2291@reddit
Seems to have started in Hyannis, stopped for fuel in Dayton, OH, and is currently overhead Indianapolis, headed west.
Vapor175@reddit
On most bonanzas (including the A36 pictured) there is the door over the wing for pilot ingress/egress as well as a cargo door to the aft where passengers (if configured) or cargo can be loaded.
Fun fact, these doors can also be removed from their hinges for aerial photography
Ashamed-Charge5309@reddit
Interesting, removing the doors probably explains the warning on the dash about airspeed
ElectricCali44@reddit
Nice. My homie is a skydiver dropper and has been live streaming his drops using starlink
legitSTINKYPINKY@reddit
We’re getting starlink installed next month. Pumped
8349932@reddit
Aviate, navigate, support a fascist, communicate
hondaridr58@reddit
Go away.
Smartnership@reddit
I don’t think Elon’s a Nazi.
I mean, he’s never at the meetings.
hondaridr58@reddit
That's awesome!
bigjuicey@reddit
Now you can get tracked, logged and analyzed by more then just ADS-B
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
NICE quick turn!!!
TheShellCorp@reddit
Why so slow though?
ToastaHands@reddit
Please for the love of all that is holy bug your altitude
Opening-Two6723@reddit
Yay,,, what about the 12 o'clock low???? Oh too busy on the internet...
iamgravity@reddit
Pilots are an insufferable bunch.
SpartanDoubleZero@reddit
Watch out for birds at DLZ!
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
Looks like he's gone a bit Southwest of CMH
ElPayador@reddit
Can you get cellular calls (WiFi calling) Thanks
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
Just FaceTime the wife and did a WiFi call as well. Both worked perfect
WhiteoutDota@reddit
How did you get audio to the phone?
frisbee_wafflesnatch@reddit
Probably a Bluetooth headset.
GobbleDisCaulk@reddit
He’s just north of KPIT now
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
I'm thinking CMH area for a fuel stop?
GobbleDisCaulk@reddit
Just for fuel, nah the big airports got that premium pricing. He should go for a smaller one but he’s prolly good on fuel. But he be coming over CMH soon
Sock_Eating_Golden@reddit
Oh ya, that's why I said "area"
I later find DLZ on his waypoint. But he seems long and south. Sky vector reporting cheapest fuel in the area is I23, Fayette County
livebeta@reddit
Plenty of better businesses to support
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
AceGoat_@reddit
What satellite internet business gives you super fast speeds other than StarLink?
AngryAtNumbers@reddit
Damn id literally do anything to not give Elon Musk money, but hey I mean you're in a flying lawnmower with internet, and im not.
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
notnarcissitslavgf@reddit
Yet three years ago I bet you were his biggest fan. He didn’t change. What happened?
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
Fhajad@reddit
At a surface level he did change and to ignore that is a bit much. Three years ago he was very LGTBQ "friendly" publicly while now it's get anywhere near it's a poison word for him.
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
rickythepilot@reddit
He came out as a Nazi.
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
notnarcissitslavgf@reddit
You really need to study history - you’ll find that most Democrats are far more closely aligned with National Socialism than Musk.
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
AngryAtNumbers@reddit
I wasnt actually. I thought it was weird he allows the Russians to use it after sending a bunch to Ukraine. Its almost as if he's a man without convictions or morals, much like yourself.
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
Iliyan61@reddit
3 years ago eh but 5 years ago he completely changed lmfao go look at his tweets back when he supported civil rights and liberal ideals and now he’s an actual fucking nazi
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
hopped@reddit
Imagine thinking "he didn't change".
Not even he would say this.
Terminal brain rot.
flying-ModTeam@reddit
This isn't the place to discuss politics.
FrankiePoops@reddit
I didn't realize you can zoom out that far on the Garmin. You're showing like 600 miles there.
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
I can zoom out so you can see the whole country but you lose all the detail.
FrankiePoops@reddit
Damn. Never even thought to try.
BonanzA36@reddit (OP)
It’s depressing on a long flight:)
Ok_Airline_9182@reddit
I've used it to live stream off a sensor ball in a 206. Totally game-changing piece of tech.
d_zeen@reddit
Maybe no
rFlyingTower@reddit
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I'm sitting here at 16.5K doing almost 180kts over the ground. My son is playing roadblocks and I'm posting on reddit. Wow!!!!
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