No longer flying. Did enough of that for 30 + years in Papua New Guinea to last me a life-time. Just interested in the Local regs etc and will track down same on the net.
With two recent aircraft missing(one found) I wondered if more modern technology would/could help in early detection of downed aircraft. Someting better than a ELT.
What comes to mind is a Satellite Tracking Device coupled to a GPS which can be used on light aircraft and cost around us$200. plus a yearly fee. I believe that the unit is manually activated but should be impact activated for better results where there are no survivors or ocupants too injured.
The Unit is used to track yacht positions during ocean races and seems to work very well.
have a look at
SPOT SATELLITE MESSENGER :: HOME PAGE
Cheers.