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Introducing "Jumpseaters," a new feature adding personality to your PaperMETAR. Following the debut of Downwind Donnie, the latest character revealed is Checkride Charlie, a friendly local DPE who keeps a watchful eye on your aviation skills. Also, a quick check-in on the Kickstarter.

Published on January 21, 2026

The wait is over. PaperMETAR is now live on Kickstarter. See a few more details in this post

Published on January 13, 2026

With less than 48 hours to go, here is the strategy to score the best price!

Published on January 12, 2026

We are only days away from the PaperMETAR Kickstarter launch! Read about why one aviation enthusiast calls it the "perfect gift" for their pilot father and get the final details before we go live this Tuesday.

Published on January 9, 2026

Happy New Year! I’m kicking off 2026 with a major update (v0.5) for PaperMETAR. This release includes the new interactive Quiz Mode, improved display visuals, and faster WiFi connections; all in preparation for the Kickstarter launch on January 13th!

Published on January 1, 2026Firmware

I’m planning on supercharging PaperMETAR’s Quiz Mode with a new generator that builds dynamic, context-aware questions directly from live METAR data, covering everything from wind gusts to uncommon abbreviations.

Published on December 27, 2025TechnicalFirmware

The PaperMETAR Kickstarter is officially set to launch on January 13th, 2026! It has been a long journey, but a strong prelaunch is the most critical step for success. The focus is now on intensely building significant interest and following before the official launch. Please help spread the word and sign up for the launch mailing list now to get an exclusive, limited-time discount.

Published on December 26, 2025

I’m making a slight change to the blog by renaming "Airport of the Week" to "Airport Spotlight" to better reflect my current schedule as I focus on the upcoming Kickstarter. While I love researching new airfields, building the PaperMETAR device takes priority, and I have some exciting updates to share on that front; including news about the first prototypes getting into users' hands and the feedback I've received so far.

Published on December 8, 2025Airport Spotlight