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The aviation gadget that you always wanted!

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Happy New Year! 🎆 I just pushed v0.5 for PaperMETAR. It includes the new interactive Quiz Mode, faster WiFi connections, and major display improvements. Getting everything polished for the Kickstarter launch on Jan 13th! ✈️ See details at papermetar.com/blog/2026-up...
January 1, 2026 at 5:49 AM
I'm supercharging Quiz Mode just in time for our upcoming Kickstarter launch with exclusive discounts! Sign up at papermetar.com

The New Year update brings context-aware questions generated from real METARs. More details: papermetar.com/blog/2025122...
December 31, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Do you think Santa has minimums!?

#Christmas2025 #Santa #NorthPoleWeather #AviationHumor

Bring live weather to your desk. Sign up for the PaperMETAR Kickstarter launch today at papermetar.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Update: I’m renaming "Airport of the Week" to "Airport Spotlight." Why? Because building hardware takes time!

I handed out the first prototype two weeks ago and am shipping prototype #2 this week. All focus is on refining the UX before the Kickstarter. 🚀
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Introducing "Airport Spotlight" & Prototype Updates | PaperMETAR Blog
Read the blog post titled "Introducing "Airport Spotlight" & Prototype Updates" on PaperMETAR.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Experiencing a major snowstorm here in the Wisconsin! ❄️ PaperMETAR is capturing it all with a unique METAR and zero mile visibility at KMSN. Who can tell me what VV013 stands for? Stay safe and warm, everyone! #Snowstorm #AviationWeather
November 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
This week’s Airport of the Week: KAVX, the “Airport in the Sky.” Short runway, ridge top winds and a marine layer that loves to sit right at pattern altitude. One of the iconic GA destinations in SoCal.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
This week's Airport of the Week: KMMH. Field elevation 7,135 ft. On a warm day, your DA is pushing 10,000 ft. This is the definition of a "DA trap." My new post breaks down this beautiful but challenging airport
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#KMMH #DensityAltitude #AvGeek #MountainFlying #PilotLife
November 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Over-water approach, snow, your taxi is a horse. One 3,501 ft runway and no fuel. In winter this GA strip sometimes keeps the entire island alive. This is why weather and planning matter. #aviation This week's Airport of the Week + join the PaperMETAR pre-release list papermetar.com/blog/airport...
November 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Thrilled to share this month's progress! The big news: I've got the #ePaper display BLAZING fast, with sub-second partial updates. Also made big strides on the mobile app (it's on TestFlight!) and OTA updates. The dev journey continues!

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Firmware Breakthroughs & App Milestones: A Month of Major Progress | PaperMETAR Blog
Read the blog post titled "Firmware Breakthroughs & App Milestones: A Month of Major Progress" on PaperMETAR.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Heads up, pilots: ForeFlight is telling users to not update to iOS 26 on Monday when it will be released. Wait for their official "all clear" to ensure compatibility and avoid potential issues. #Apple #iOS26 #ForeFlight
September 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
When Tech Fails, You Move On to Another Part? Both of my 3D printers are having issues. Instead of getting frustrated, I decided to pivot and focus on a new part of the project: the PaperMETAR mobile app. Check out the sneak peek of the app in this post.

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When Tech Fails, You Move On to Another Part? | PaperMETAR Blog
Read the blog post titled "When Tech Fails, You Move On to Another Part?" on PaperMETAR.
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September 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Hmm… I had high hopes with Heygears Reflex resin printer, but their automatic supports failed 😕
August 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
F35 Demo at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 #EAA #OSH25
August 6, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Trent Palmer’s Legend Nomad #OSH25 #EAA
July 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Matches the feelings at #EAA #OSH25!! 😁
July 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“Weather or not fly” by Jeff Arnold in the FAA Forum #OSH25 #FAA
Scary stats!
July 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
These plane looked deceptively small from a far away! 😁
July 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A helicopter and a blimp at the same time?! Yes! #OSH25
July 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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#OSH25 Wednesday highlights.This morning started with a weather warning for rain but the worst of it missed us thankfully. After about 90 minutes it was done and the skies eventually cleared until prior to the night show this evening when it looked very dark for a while but again missed the field.
July 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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#Osh25 #F-22

F-22 on arrival day Oshkosh

Great picture on a hill from outside the gate past South 40

But be sure to buy a ticket to get in when the show starts too, don't want to miss anything

Oh and you'll get a great tan (I have at least 5 shades of tan so far)
July 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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A live look at the world’s busiest airport (for this week). Visit www.flightradar24.com/airport/osh to track all the action at #OSH25!
July 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Not looking too bad for #EAA #OSH25 today except for a little bit of rain. It should clear up for today's airshow, but might be a bit cloudy
July 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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How about a little game of Tic Tac Toe above the world’s biggest gathering of all things aviation!

OOO for the win!

#OSH25
July 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
High wind alert at #EAA #OSH25! 20G30KT!! Secure your airplanes and loose items, and stay safe!

TAF KOSH 232237Z 2323/2418 20012G20KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250
FM232330 33020G30KT P6SM BKN040
FM240500 20008KT P6SM SKC WS020/24040KT
FM240900 22009G15KT P6SM SCT250
a small plane is taking off from a runway with cam id 001 written below it
ALT: a small plane is taking off from a runway with cam id 001 written below it
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July 23, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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Amazing sunrise over #OSH25 today. It might rain but that what the hangers are for. Time to go shopping!
July 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM