SkyPath is designed to work standalone - just your iPad. For most flights, that's all you need. But we know certain cockpits present GPS challenges. The 787's window shielding, some business aviation configurations, electronic interference - these can degrade iPad GPS reception.
Position accuracy matters for SkyPath. It's how we display ownship, send turbulence notifications based on your location and altitude, and ensure your reports reach the network with correct coordinates.
So we built redundancy.
Multiple Position Sources, One Seamless Experience
SkyPath now connects to multiple location sources beyond iPad GPS:
Aircraft systems - Direct integration with FOMAX, Gogo, SATCOM Direct, and Starlink. When available, we pull the same avionics-grade position data your flight systems use.
Automatic positioning via WiFi - When connected to onboard WiFi, SkyPath can determine your aircraft's position automatically. No input required - your ownship simply appears.
No configuration. No pilot action. The app detects available sources automatically and uses the best one. You won't notice the switch - everything just works.
Why This Matters
For most operations, iPad GPS is perfectly reliable. But for aircraft where cockpit design or connectivity conditions affect GPS reception, SkyPath now maintains full capability:
- Ownship display - always accurate
- Turbulence notifications - based on real position and altitude
- Reporting - your observations reach the network with correct location
For airlines with connected aircraft infrastructure (Starlink, Gogo, FOMAX, SATCOM Direct), this extends the value of what you've already deployed. No new hardware. No workflow changes.
Built for Every Environment
SkyPath works standalone by design - that's a strength. But reliability across all aircraft types and configurations matters. With aircraft location services and automatic WiFi positioning, SkyPath delivers consistent turbulence awareness regardless of cockpit environment.
