At Valentine Aviation, acquiring a Stormscope system means investing in precision and reliability. With years of experience in the aviation industry, our team is dedicated to supporting your journey with unparalleled expertise. Each Stormscope system is selected to ensure that pilots receive the most accurate real-time weather data, enhancing safety and confidence in the sky.
Our commitment to customer service is second to none. From the initial consultation to ongoing support, Valentine Aviation is with you every step of the way, providing guidance and technical assistance tailored to your needs. This personalized approach not only simplifies the purchasing process but also ensures that you get the most out of your Stormscope system.
Valentine Aviation prides itself on delivering high-quality products that meet the rigorous demands of the aviation field. Each system undergoes thorough testing and quality assurance, guaranteeing a dependable tool for pilots. Customers consistently return, confident in the knowledge that they are receiving top-tier products and advice from a trusted partner.
Choosing Valentine Aviation means choosing a partner invested in your success. Experience exceptional service, expert guidance, and the assurance of quality with every Stormscope system, ensuring a seamless and secure flying experience.
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WX-500
The WX-500 has been in continuous production since it was introduced in 1997. It is a two-piece Stormscope system, including a processor and antenna. The WX-500 was designed exclusively for use with your multi-function display. Key Features: up to 200 nm range, pilot-selectable strike, and cell modes, two selectable views 360 degrees or 120-degree view of forward airspace, gyro-stabilized that automatically keeps weather information relative to the current aircraft heading, stores lightning data on all ranges simultaneously, strike rate indicator, view lightning on multiple displays at the same time, and view on a dedicated page or overlaid on moving map. Part Numbers: processor 805-11500-001, antenna 805-10930-001(white finish) 805-10930-002 (black finish), complete system 830-11500-001, processor mounting tray 805-11590-001, user's guide 009-11501-001 Rev E.
The WX-500 interfaces with most of the popular MFDs. Check the installation manual for the MFD you are considering using or with the manufacturer for the latest information. Your MFD may require a software upgrade to interface with the WX-500.
WX-950
Introduced in 1996, the WX-950 is no longer in production. It is a two-piece Stormscope system, including a display/processor and antenna. The WX-950 provides two modes of operation, cell mode, and strike mode. In cell mode, the WX-950 detects lightning up to 200 nm out and displays storm cell areas of greatest intensity. During periods of heavy electrical activity, the cell mode can be used to identify a path that avoids thunderstorms. In strike mode, the system detects and maps individual strikes, aiding the identification of the beginnings of storms. It operates in 25, 50, 100 and 200 nm ranges, displays a 360-degree view of electrical activity in all directions and a forward 120-degree view that doubles the resolution for analyzing activity ahead. When configured with a compatible heading system, the WX-950 provides heading stabilization. Part Numbers: display/processor with black bezel 805-10950-001, with gray bezel 805-10950-002, white antenna 805-10930-001, black antenna 805-10930-002. System Part Numbers: with black bezel and white antenna 830-10950-001, with gray bezel and white antenna 830-10950-002, with black bezel and black antenna 830-10950-003 and with gray bezel and black antenna 830-10950-004.
WX-1000
Introduced in 1988, the WX-1000 is a current production three-piece Stormscope system including a separate processor, CRT display, and antenna. Key Features: time and date information, stopwatch and timing information, and checklists can be selected from the main menu. All units feature an automatic continuous self-test and pilot-initiated self-test with error messages that assure accurate weather detection. The WX-1000 has pilot selectable ranges of 25, 50, 100, and 200 nm and provides either 360 or 120-degree viewing options. The high-resolution CRT display provides a sunlight-readable storm activity picture that can be used in tandem with conventional radar systems to determine the severity and stages of storms. Electrical discharge information is acquired and stored on all ranges simultaneously. Other features provide six programmable checklists, each containing a maximum of 30 lines with up to 20 characters per line. Part Numbers: processor 78-8060-5790-3, display 78-8051-9170-3, new style display after 1989 78-8060-5900-8 with black bezel, 78-8060-5990-9 with gray bezel, antenna 78-8051-9200-8 with a white finish and 78-8051-9220-6 with a black finish, and system part number 78-8060-5780-4.WX-1000+
Introduced in 1988, the WX-1000+ Stormscope is in current production and includes all of the WX-1000 features, plus it is heading stabilized. It automatically keeps weather information relative to the current aircraft heading. Part Numbers: processor 78-8051-9160-4, display 78-8051-9170-3, new style display after 1989, 78-8060-5900-8 black bezel 78-8060-5900-9 gray bezel, antenna 78-8051-9200-8whitefinish 78-8051-9220-6 black finish and system part number 78-8051-9240-4.
WX-1000E With ARINC 429 EFIS Option
The WX-1000E with ARINC 429 EFIS option transmits thunderstorm information to an EFIS display system or a weather radar indicator via an ARINC 429 serial data link. Interface with a weather radar indicator requires the L-3 Avionics Systems RGC250. This option also enables the WX-1000 to receive heading stabilization data from an ARINC 429 source. The WX-1000/SKY497 display can be installed with this option, or the EFIS can be the only display. If the WX-1000 display is not installed, thunderstorm information will be the only data available (e.g., features such as a checklist, date/time, stopwatch, elapsed timers, etc. will not be available). Post-installation checkout of the WX-1000E requires a WX-1000 display. When installing the WX-1000 processor, be sure to include a display cable (minimum two feet). The KMD 550 and KMD 850 MFD will interface with the 78-8060-6086-5 processor (a KAC 504 part number 071-00166-0411 traffic board must be installed in the MFD. Part Numbers: processor 78-8060-6086-5, display 78-8060-5900-8 (black bezel) 78-8060-5900-9 (gray bezel) and antenna 78-8051-9200-8 (white finish) 78-8051-9220-6 (black finish).
WX-1000E With ARNIC 429 NAVAID Option
The WX-1000E with the Arinc 429 NAVAID option provides the capability to receive navigation data via an ARINC 429 low-speed (12.5kHz) data bus. It maintains all the features of the WX-1000E with the RS-232-422 Navaid option. Part Numbers: processor 78-8060-6092-3, display 78-8060-5900-8 (black bezel) 78-8060-5900-9 (gray bezel) and antenna 78-8051-9200-8 (white finish) 78-8051-9220-6 (black finish).
WX-1000E With RS-232/RS-422 NAVAID Option
The WX-1000E with the RS232/RS-422 NAVAID option maintains all the features of the WX-1000 with the addition of an opto-isolated RS-232C or RS422 serial communications port to receive navigation information from a variety of Loran and GPS receivers. This enables the WX-1000 to display a comprehensive avoidance and navigation picture. Part Numbers: processor 78-8041-5941-2, display 78-8060-5900-8 (black bezel) 78-8060-5900-9 (gray bezel) and antenna 78-8051-9200-8 (white finish) 78-8051-9220-6 (black finish).
Due to the lack of demand, age, and support for the WX-7, WX-8, WX-9, WX-900, WX-10, WX-110, WX-120, WX-11, and WX-12 series Stormscopes, we no longer support them.
WX-7
After years of research and more than $350,000 in development costs by Paul Ryan, the original WX-7 ((Ryan))) Stormscope system was introduced at the Reading Air Show in 1976 for $5,000. The WX-7 and WX-7A are four-piece systems, including a display, receiver, processor, and antenna. Part Numbers: processor 377D25, display 278D02, receiver 175C27, and antenna 378.
WX-8
Introduced in 1981, the WX-8 Stormscope is a two-piece system including a processor/display and antenna. Key Features: up to 100 nm range, 135-degree view of forward airspace, and 3-color liquid crystal display. Part Numbers: processor/display 580D01 changed to 78-8041-7819-8 after the sale to 3M, antenna 378 changed to 78-8041-7905-5 after the sale to 3M. The dual connector antennas, part number 378 and 78-8041-7905-5, are no longer manufactured and have been replaced by a single connector antenna, part number 78-8060-5860-4, which will require a new connector and have to be rewired per service letter SL-151.
WX-9
Introduced in 1981, the WX-9 Stormscope basically includes all of the WX-10 features, except that the range is 100 nm with forward view only. Part Numbers: processor 380D41 changed to 78-8041-7712-5 after the sale to 3M, display 280D41 changed to 78-8041-7591-3 after the sale to 3M, antenna 378, 78-8041-7905-5, 78-8041-7950-1 and 78-8060-5860-4. The dual connector antennas, part number 378 and 78-8041-7905-5, are no longer manufactured and have been replaced by a single connector antenna, part number 78-8060-5860-4, which will require a new connector and have to be rewired per service letter SL-151.
WX-10
Introduced in 1981, the WX-10 Stormscope is a three-piece system including a separate processor, CRT display, and antenna. Key Features: four selectable ranges of 25, 50, 100, and 200 nm, two selectable views 360 degrees or 180-degree views of forward airspace, and a test function to verify proper operation. Part Numbers: 380D03 changed to 78-8041-7673-9 after the sale to 3M, display 280D40 changed to 78-8041-7634-1 after the sale to 3M, antenna 378, 78-8041-7905-5, 78-8041-7950-1 and 78-8060-5860-4. The dual connector antennas, part number 378 and 78-8041-7905-5, are no longer manufactured and have been replaced by a single connector antenna, part number 78-8060-5860-4, which will require a new connector and have to be rewired per service letter SL-151.
WX-10A
Introduced in 1981, the WX-10A Stormscope includes all of the WX-10 features plus improved storm definition and accuracy. Part Numbers: processor 78-8047-0985-1, display 78-8047-0984-4, antenna 378, 78-8041-7905-5, 78-8041-7950-1 and 78-8060-5860-5. The dual connector antenna part numbers are 378 and 78-8041-7905-5 and are no longer manufactured and have been replaced by a single connector antenna part number 78-8060-5860-4 which will require a new connector and have to be rewired per service letter SL-151.
WX-10AJ
Introduced in 1981, the WX-10AJ Stormscope is the jet version and includes all of the WX-10A features, except the strikes, which stay on the screen for two minutes compared to four minutes for the WX-10 & WX-10A. Part Numbers: processor 78-8047-0988-5, display 78-8047-0987-7, antenna 378, 78-8041-7905-5, 78-8041-7950-1 and 78-8060-5860-4. The dual connector antennas, part number 378 and 78-8041-7905-5, are no longer manufactured and have been replaced by a single connector antenna, part number 78-8060-5860-4, which will require a new connector and have to be rewired per service letter SL-151.
WX-10J
Introduced in 1981, the WX-10J Stormscope is the jet version and includes all of the WX-10 features, except the strikes, which stay on the screen for two minutes compared to four minutes for the WX-10. Part Numbers: processor 78-8047-0886-1, display 78-8047-0812-7, antenna 378, 78-8041-7905-5, 78-8041-7950-1 and 78-8060-5860-4. The dual connector antennas, part number 378 and 78-8041-7905-5, are no longer manufactured and have been replaced by a single connector antenna, part number 78-8060-5860-4, which will require a new connector and have to be rewired per service letter SL-151.
WX-11
Introduced in 1981, the WX-11 includes all of the WX-10 series features, plus it is heading stabilized. It automatically keeps weather information relative to the current aircraft heading. Part Numbers: processor 78-8047-0958-8, display 78-8047-0966-1, antenna 378, 78-8041-7905-5, 78-8041-7950-1 and 78-8060-5860-4. The dual connector antenna part numbers 378 and 78-8041-7905-5 are no longer manufactured and have been replaced by a single connector antenna part number 78-8060-5860-4, which will require a new connector and have to be rewired per service letter SL-151.
WX-11J
Introduced in 1981, the WX-11J Stormscope is the jet version and includes all of the WX-11 features, except the strikes, which stay on the screen for two minutes compared to four minutes for the WX-11. Part Numbers: processor 78-8047-0978-6, display 78-8047-0977-8, antenna 378, 78-8041-7905-5, 78-8041-7950-1 and 78-8060-5860-4. The dual connector antennas, part number 378 and 78-8041-7905-5, are no longer manufactured and have been replaced by a single connector, part number 78-8060-5860-4, which will require a new connector and have to be rewired per service letter SL-151.
WX-12
Introduced in 1984, the WX-12 is a three-piece Stormscope system that is used in conjunction with some of the older Sperry color weather radar systems to simultaneously display precipitation information with electrical discharge data on the Sperry radar display. Part Numbers: 78-8047-0940-6, control head 78-8047-0928-1 and antenna 78-8041-7950-1.
WX-110
The WX-110 Stormscope is a ground-based system based on the WX-900 technology. Part Numbers: console assembly 78-8060-6045-1 and antenna 78-8060-5970-1.
WX-120
The WX-120 Stormscope is a ground-based system based on the WX-10 technology. Part Numbers: console assembly 78-8041-8000-4 and antenna 78-8041-7950-1.
WX-900
The WX-900 is a two-piece system including a display/processor and antenna that provides a full 360-degree view of weather or 180 degrees during monitor modes, with pilot selectable ranges of 25, 50, and 100 nm. The super twist LCD is a self-contained panel-mount unit with electroluminescent backlighting. The WX-900 performs a self-test after turning on, then performs a test continuously during system operation. The system features a push-button selection of view, a pilot-initiated self-test program, brightness adjustment, time mode, which provides elapsed flight time and approach timer functions, battery monitor mode, which monitors the aircraft electrical system, and a noise analyzer mode. An integral service menu includes strike test, spectrum analyzer, and board test modes. Part Numbers: display/processor 78-8060-5960-2, antenna 78-8060-5970-1 and complete system 78-8060-5980-0.
Strike Finder
The STRIKE FINDER® Digital Weather Avoidance System detects and analyzes the electrical activity emanating from thunderstorms within a 200 nautical mile (nm) radius of the aircraft. A unique graphic display plots an accurate, reliable and easily-interpreted picture of electrical activity, that you can use to circumnavigate the hazards associated with thunderstorms.
The STRIKE FINDER® System analyzes the individual strike signal properties to determine the bearing, range and severity of the activity. Strike data is plotted on the display as single orange dots by range and azimuth, in relation to the aircraft symbol ("heads up"). As the number of lightning strikes increase, so does the number of plotted strike dots. Cells start to form indicating increased lightning activity.
Storm distance and bearing can be determined by using the Outer Range Ring and the Half Range Ring, in conjunction with the 30-degree Azimuth (1:00 and 11:00) markers.
The Outer Range Ring is the outer boundary distance from your aircraft that strike dots are plotted in the selected range. The Half Range Ring is exactly half that distance from your aircraft. (Ex: 200 nm range selection gives a Half Range Ring distance of 100 nm).
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