If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Spot 2
Anyone flying with the new Spot 2?
There are 2 color options, the traditional orange/black and a new silver/black. Have problems with reflections on the canopy with either of these been an issue and is one preferable to the other? Thanks! |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Spot 2
On Apr 19, 6:59*pm, Whiskey Delta wrote:
Anyone flying with the new Spot 2? There are 2 color options, the traditional orange/black and a new silver/black. *Have problems with reflections on the canopy with either of these been an issue and is one preferable to the other? Thanks! i haven't noticed anything with orange but will pay attention today when we fly. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Spot 2
On Apr 20, 8:35*am, Tony wrote:
On Apr 19, 6:59*pm, Whiskey Delta wrote: Anyone flying with the new Spot 2? There are 2 color options, the traditional orange/black and a new silver/black. *Have problems with reflections on the canopy with either of these been an issue and is one preferable to the other? Thanks! i haven't noticed anything with orange but will pay attention today when we fly. I never had an issue w/canopy reflection using the orange w/SPOT1 fastened to my parachute chest strap over the past two seasons. Optic orange sounds preferable for visibilty/ID in case of separation of SPOT from pilot. Neither SPOT1 or SPOT2 have secure attachment points so as to be retained on parachute or person after bailout. I found a zippered shoulder pocket on my coldweather parka (a) retained the SPOT1 securely; and (b) received all the signal I needed for tracking and sending my Check/OK "I have landed" message. Any advice on summer wear w/zippered pockets or other better ideas would be appreciated. Skip ASW-24 JS |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Spot 2
The old pouch which Wings And Wheels sold for the EBC100 series
Personal ELT works for the SPOT 1. Perhaps Tim still has some. Cut an opening near the bottom to access the buttons. Shorten the velcro strap on the back (was also necessary for the EBC). My parachute rigger added a nice webbing loop as a hard point for devices like this, on the left riser cover of a couple of Mini Softies. If the parachute is deployed, that cover opens yet stays attached, as one side is just velcro. It will not interfere with parachute deployment. The position ends up near to the suggested horizontal attitude for SPOT. Using the left side keeps the unit away from the typical boom microphone. Keeping the device on you is a good idea, and there's no problem with reflections in the canopy. Jim |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Spot 2
I noticed no reflections yesterday.
My SPOT 2 is oriented more or less vertically when I fly the Cherokee as it has more or less vertical seating. Still got good reception and it worked in tracking mode. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Spot deal, today only, buy service get a free Spot | Tim Taylor | Soaring | 3 | December 1st 08 10:30 PM |
SPOT GPS | jeplane | Soaring | 17 | February 5th 08 05:23 AM |
SPOT | D.Rizzato | General Aviation | 0 | February 5th 08 01:04 AM |
SPOT | D.Rizzato | Piloting | 0 | February 5th 08 12:42 AM |
SPOT | D.Rizzato | Home Built | 0 | February 5th 08 12:39 AM |