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Here's why I don't recommend a compass:
1) Most people have no idea how to properly navigate in the backcountry by compass. You need to know how to shoot bearings, triangulate, understand contour lines, measure distance, etc. Without prior orienteering experience, a compass isn't very useful. 2) A compass should really be used with a particular type of map, such as a USG map with 1:24000 scale and 100ft contour lines. You'll also want a pencil and an altimeter is very helpful too. Given the possible range of soaring flights, you'd need to carr a bunch of maps in your bailout kit. Then, you'd need to change out your map collection whenever you fly at a new location. 3) Even if you have the necessary maps and skills, GPS works sooooooo much better than a mechanical compass. 4) I'm pretty well covered by my other devices. In fact, my Garmin InReach has a compass. Even without GPS signal, it provides a working compass, barometric altimeter, and topo maps. My phone also has GPS, compass, and topo maps. I also have an inclinometer app that I use to evaluate avalanche risk. Don't feel comfortable with only two navigation devices? Get a Garmin watch! Anyways, my advice is to have at least two navigation devices. These should be fast, accurate, and easy to use, which rules out a magnetic compass for most people. |
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If you would like some added perspective on these topics, tune in he
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg...0?source=r.a.s. It begins at 7pm cdt , in about an hour and a half. Free. Good for Wings Program credit if you use same email account for faa and this registration. Some recounts from folks who've done this stuff for real, landout, hostile place, S&R involved. Or, login, listen, and post all your gripes about it back here later. Your choice. Cindy B |
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On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 3:03:40 PM UTC-7, wrote:
Here's why I don't recommend a compass: 1) Most people have no idea how to properly navigate in the backcountry by compass. You need to know how to shoot bearings, triangulate, understand contour lines, measure distance, etc. Without prior orienteering experience, a compass isn't very useful. 2) A compass should really be used with a particular type of map, such as a USG map with 1:24000 scale and 100ft contour lines. You'll also want a pencil and an altimeter is very helpful too. Given the possible range of soaring flights, you'd need to carr a bunch of maps in your bailout kit. Then, you'd need to change out your map collection whenever you fly at a new location. 3) Even if you have the necessary maps and skills, GPS works sooooooo much better than a mechanical compass. 4) I'm pretty well covered by my other devices. In fact, my Garmin InReach has a compass. Even without GPS signal, it provides a working compass, barometric altimeter, and topo maps. My phone also has GPS, compass, and topo maps. I also have an inclinometer app that I use to evaluate avalanche risk. Don't feel comfortable with only two navigation devices? Get a Garmin watch! Anyways, my advice is to have at least two navigation devices. These should be fast, accurate, and easy to use, which rules out a magnetic compass for most people. All of those things are fine nav aids - when they work. Batteries die and canyons and trees block GPS reception. A magnetic compass WILL work virtually all of the time. Maps can be carried electronically in a smart phone or a tablet. I like backups if the **** hits the fan. As with anything, practice is highly recommended BEFORE your life depends upon it. Tom |
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On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 3:06:08 PM UTC-4, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
... I carry in my flight wallet ... a credit card from one of my ex-wife's accounts. I know if I use that card she will come find me wherever I am. My wife was very impressed by this logic. She wants to know, as you've written imprecisely: Is that one of many cards from one of your ex-wives? Or one of many cards of a specific ex-wife? Enquiring minds want to know. |
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On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:57:17 PM UTC-7, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 3:06:08 PM UTC-4, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote: ... I carry in my flight wallet ... a credit card from one of my ex-wife's accounts. I know if I use that card she will come find me wherever I am. My wife was very impressed by this logic. She wants to know, as you've written imprecisely: Is that one of many cards from one of your ex-wives? Or one of many cards of a specific ex-wife? Enquiring minds want to know. Dave, pardon to your wife for my writing. Perhaps too many meds ![]() |
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On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 8:03:44 PM UTC-4, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
Dave, pardon to your wife for my writing. Perhaps too many meds ![]() or most likely typing on phone while flying Condor2. One card from one ex-wife. But if anyone wants to send me a card from their ex-wife I will be happy to use it in your name. Reminds me... Ryszard, why is your wife's credit card in your toolbox? Well, she'll never look in there, will she? |
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Being Swiss I always had this on my Belt when flying my gliders.
https://tinyurl.com/y9vmg7zp Toothpicks and combs absolute essentials! Muttley |
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![]() Toothpicks and combs absolute essentials! Never thought of those as essential survival items. What's the theory? Being presentable might increase your chance of hitchhiking out? Maybe I need to go add something to my kit. |
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Does anybody wear a paracord belt? Big, functional version of a paracord bracelet, with about 30 meters of paracord.
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Not paranoid but amsteel (1800 lb breaking strength) with a Ferrocenium buckle (fire starter). And my Leatherman wave and flashlight attached to it. All I need is some of that dehydrated water and I'm all set...
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