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1. 01:10 PM - Re: Cheaper 406mhz plb alternative? (Ralph Finch)
2. 01:49 PM - Re: Cheaper 406mhz plb alternative? ()
3. 05:44 PM - RV8 Sliding Canopy Question (rveighta)
4. 05:58 PM - Re: RV8 Sliding Canopy Question (Carl Froehlich)
5. 09:46 PM - Re: RV8 Sliding Canopy Question (Randy Lervold)
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| Subject: | Cheaper 406mhz plb alternative? |
I attended a presentation on this device a few days ago.
- It absolutely does not replace any kind of ELT on aircraft. You must
still have an ELT, either 121.5 or 406 MHz.
- It is a private satellite service. You don't pay the annual fee, it
doesn't work for you.
It seems to be an initially cheaper alternative to portable PLBs, but they
then charge annual fees to make up the cheaper purchase price. Seems really
designed for outdoors hikers, backpackers, sportsmen, etc.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 7:18 PM
Subject: RV-List: Cheaper 406mhz plb alternative?
Anyone know any details about this product?
http://www.findmespot.com/explorespot/spotmessenger.aspx
IF it's using the public SARSAT satellites, maybe it would still work after
the 1st mandatory subscription lapses. (Still be a lot cheaper than typical
PLBs with built in GPS.)
Charlie
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| Subject: | Cheaper 406mhz plb alternative? |
Hi All,
There are some poor man's versions of tracking for mobile phones that
might do some of the functions outlined here.
Have a look at
http://www.codeproject.com/KB/mobile/FindMe.aspx
It's a program that gets your GPS equipped Mobile phone to report its
location in response to a SMS call.
I would still have the PLB but if the family want to find you then this
may be a cheap alternative using stuff you may already have.
Cheers
John
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ralph Finch
Sent: Sunday, 13 January 2008 8:09 AM
Subject: RE: RV-List: Cheaper 406mhz plb alternative?
I attended a presentation on this device a few days ago.
- It absolutely does not replace any kind of ELT on aircraft. You must
still have an ELT, either 121.5 or 406 MHz.
- It is a private satellite service. You don't pay the annual fee, it
doesn't work for you.
It seems to be an initially cheaper alternative to portable PLBs, but
they
then charge annual fees to make up the cheaper purchase price. Seems
really
designed for outdoors hikers, backpackers, sportsmen, etc.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 7:18 PM
Subject: RV-List: Cheaper 406mhz plb alternative?
Anyone know any details about this product?
http://www.findmespot.com/explorespot/spotmessenger.aspx
IF it's using the public SARSAT satellites, maybe it would still work
after
the 1st mandatory subscription lapses. (Still be a lot cheaper than
typical
PLBs with built in GPS.)
Charlie
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| Subject: | RV8 Sliding Canopy Question |
What solutions have others come up with to pull sliding canopies forward when you're
in the front seat of a taildragger and the canopy is all the way back? I've
seen some pretty ingenious cranking mechanisms, but would rather not get into
that much effort. Maybe a pull cord, etc.? (Man, this was never a problem
on my 8A)
Walt Shipley
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| Subject: | RV8 Sliding Canopy Question |
The simple solution is the mid position lock. Move the canopy up to the mid
position before getting in.
Carl Froehlich
RV-8A (400 hrs)
RV-10 (wings)
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From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of rveighta
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 8:43 PM
Subject: RV-List: RV8 Sliding Canopy Question
What solutions have others come up with to pull sliding canopies forward
when you're in the front seat of a taildragger and the canopy is all the way
back? I've seen some pretty ingenious cranking mechanisms, but would rather
not get into that much effort. Maybe a pull cord, etc.? (Man, this was never
a problem on my 8A)
Walt Shipley
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| Subject: | Re: RV8 Sliding Canopy Question |
I never had a problem just reaching back for it, and I have fairly wide
shoulders.
Randy Lervold
RV-8, 400 hrs, sold
----- Original Message -----
From: "rveighta" <rveighta@earthlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 5:42 PM
Subject: RV-List: RV8 Sliding Canopy Question
>
> What solutions have others come up with to pull sliding canopies forward
> when you're in the front seat of a taildragger and the canopy is all the
> way back? I've seen some pretty ingenious cranking mechanisms, but would
> rather not get into that much effort. Maybe a pull cord, etc.? (Man, this
> was never a problem on my 8A)
>
> Walt Shipley
>
>
>
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