Bring the cockpit to your desk with the aviation weather gadget you've always wanted!
See how PaperMETAR fits beautifully into any environment. From your work desk, home office to living rooms.
Discover a device that combines elegant simplicity with powerful functionality. PaperMETAR offers innovative features designed specifically for aviation enthusiasts, student pilots mastering weather interpretation, and experienced aviators who appreciate having real-time METAR and TAF data at their fingertips.
Take your love of flight beyond the skies. PaperMETAR transforms your desk into a mini cockpit with a device purposefully designed to look and feel like a real aviation instrument. It displays live weather data in a stylish, portable form that's lightweight, practical, and undeniably cool for anyone who loves to fly, or dreams of it.
Are METARs too boring for you? Jumpseaters add the spice that you are looking for. Jumpseaters are selectable personality profiles that transform PaperMETAR into an opinionated flight crew.Our first Jumpseater is Downwind Donnie. He is the voice of every CFI you disappointed! He knows you land left of centerline. He knows you're afraid of crosswinds. And he is definitely judging your "personal minimums."Donnie also regularly posts on social media, so be sure to follow PaperMETAR!Instagram ReelsYouTube ShortsMore Jumpseaters are on their way!Learn more about Jumpseaters
PaperMETAR makes a unique and thoughtful gift for anyone passionate about aviation; from student pilots who can use it to practice METAR decoding, to experienced pilots who want a stylish way to monitor weather, to aviation enthusiasts who will appreciate its distinctive design. Learn more
Unlike phones or tablets that go to sleep, PaperMETAR's ePaper display remains visible 24/7 without consuming power. The crisp, high-contrast display is easy to read in any lighting condition - from bright sunlight to dim rooms. There's no need to wake up the device or refresh the screen - the latest METAR information is always there at a glance, ready when you need it.
Pilot in training? You will love the quiz mode, where you can test your knowledge of METAR coding. The quiz feature presents you with the METAR and challenges you to interpret it. With regular practice using this interactive tool, you can strengthen your METAR interpretation skills and become more proficient at quickly understanding aviation weather reports. Since METAR is refreshed often, you will get plenty of practice!
PaperMETAR connects seamlessly to your WiFi network to automatically fetch the latest METAR information. The device intelligently wakes up at regular intervals to check for updates, ensuring you always have current weather data without any manual intervention.
PaperMETAR is designed with power efficiency in mind, using an ePaper display that only consumes power when updating the screen. Combined with an optimized low-power microprocessor that intelligently manages sleep cycles, the device can run for weeks on a single charge while still ensuring you always have current weather information.
PaperMETAR is designed to look and feel like a real cockpit instrument, giving a familiar and immersive experience. Its layout mimics the buttons and dials found in aircraft, with crisp typography and high-contrast visuals that echo the aesthetic of real aviation gauges. This deliberate styling bridges the gap between utility and nostalgia, creating a real connection to the flight deck.
Whether it's at home or sitting on a desk at the FBO, PaperMETAR fits right in. Its compact, analog-style presentation blends seamlessly into aviation-themed environments, making it feel like a natural extension of the pilot's world. The tactile presence and clarity of the display add to the sense of authenticity, like checking the weather on a trusted cockpit instrument before every flight.
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Explore aviation insights, decoding tips, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of METAR. Whether you're a student pilot, seasoned flyer, or just weather-curious, these posts are your ticket to clearer skies.
It’s been a month since the Kickstarter ended, and I wanted to share a quick update on what I have been working on. In this post, I dive into a brief recap of the campaign, my plans to redesign the hardware to lower costs, and why I am moving straight toward testing and shipping the updated PaperMETAR units to the community instead of launching another campaign.
Read full postAlthough the Kickstarter campaign was unsuccessful I am grateful for the experience and the amazing feedback. The project continues and I plan to sell a small batch of units directly so stay tuned for details after I take a short break.
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Created by an Aspiring Pilot
Hi, I'm Farhan. By day, I am a technologist, a business owner, and a former tech executive with a career spent building software solutions. By weekend, I'm a private pilot flying out of C29 (Middleton Municipal - Morey Field) in Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison. This is also the inspiration behind the company name, Charlie 29'R LLC.
PaperMETAR wasn't born from a sudden flash of inspiration, but from the daily grind of flight training. As I worked toward my Private Pilot License in 2022, I found myself constantly checking METARs on my phone, wishing for a dedicated, "always-on" device that felt like a true aviation instrument. I wanted something that belonged on a pilot's desk, not just another app notification.
Treating this as a passion project allowed me to obsess over the details. I combined my background in engineering with my love for aviation to build the device I wished I had as a student. PaperMETAR is the result: a tool built by a pilot, for pilots, to keep us connected to the skies we love.