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Old 22nd Sep 2006, 10:46
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Flaxton Flyer
 
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Just had a Skyconnect system fitted into our 902 HEMS machine via Avionics Mobile. The clarity is very good once you are connected, but that can sometimes take a couple of attempts. Price depends upon if you are calling a landline, mobile or another satphone. Cheapest is sat - sat.

We are also currently trialling a tracking package which interfaces with our mission management system, giving our despatcher location, heading and speed information with altitude pending. This info is sent via the satphone at 1 minute intervals whenever the phone is not being used for voice comms, and the aircraft is tracked on a moving map. Working very well so far.
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