Story ID: 677WSIConnect
WSI partners with GoGo on Pilotbrief Optima
By: Amy Laboda
Caption: ###sub### A fresh 2.1 launch offers real-time weather and robust connectivity.
Word Count: 145
Weather Services International (WSI, Booth C10840) has teamed up with airborne connectivity provider Gogo Business Aviation at NBAA 2015 to make its Pilotbrief Optima product for the iPad useable as both a preflight and in-flight tool. 
  
Pilotbrief Optima version 2.10, when paired to Gogo’s broadband Internet connectivity, provides pilots with real-time in-flight weather, airport Notam and critical flight information procured from WSI’s massive weather, airport and flight information system. The app also supports a revamped distance and bearing tool, ocean tracks visualization, forecast echo tops information and precise lat/long (seconds, not just degrees), as well as a more user-friendly interactive tool bar for accessing features.
  
Gogo connectivity makes the app run smoothly in the cockpit, where reliability is key to both safety and efficiency in flight. Pilots can download or upgrade the app via the Apple App Store.