GPS Tracking devices for GA aircraft
Hi
Has anyone had any experience of using GPS tracking devices such the SPOT PLB to keep track of their aircraft....?
From what I understand of its functionality & the rules governing transmissions from an aircraft (I'm talking GA specifically here), it is a different beast to your standard 406Mhz ELT. It also gets round any bar on mobile phone SMS transmission by transmitting its text messages via its own proprietary sat network, just like a satellite phone.
Have I read this right?
Price of complete package appears prohibitive, but wondering if any clubs/FTO have used it for tracking, or even post-flight analysis...??
Cheers
BFA