Posts Tagged ‘flying 2.0’

28
Mon
03
2011

garmin GTU‚Ñ¢ 10Aviation tracking possibilities increased at a high rate last few years and the trend continues with this new tracking device proposed by the worldwide known manufacturer: Garmin.

You can track at a high level of precision with $199,99. Uses are multiples such as dog, car or airplane tracking.

For anxious wives or family, this tracking device put inside your aircraft will allow your beloved to live peacefully while you are flying. No need to call after each landing, just take your new Garmin GTU 10 and voila. Read the rest of this entry »

20
Sun
03
2011

What if you land and spend some time into a really far place and want to give some news to your buddies? As many solutions as available phone networks: none! Except that you would have said that before the release of the brand new SPOT Connect.

This small squared black box is the solution for isolated flights for ultra linked pilots. You can enjoy wonderful landscapes without risking being unspotted in case of problem.

Take your smartphone and download the SPOT App to use this useful tool. You will be able thanks to a strong Bluetooth signal to send SOS messages, help requests or more conventional messages as check-ins, track progress or even mails and Facebook/Twitter notifications.

Pick it into your pilot case and you won‚Äôt get anymore problem to communicate into wild isolated places. You will be able to inform your friends and family that everything is OK or not. This item enables mix between safety and social networking without any effort. Read the rest of this entry »

27
Mon
07
2009

wings20Aircraft manufacturer Cirrus began this year to publicize their concept of “Flying 2.0″ for regional travel needs. Cirrus notes that traditional commercial air travel (Flying 1.0) has became cumbersome, uncomfortable and expensive and has lost its initial charm of yesteryear. Let’s be honest, who hasn’t already experienced long wait hours at the airport for a flight offered by one of the major carriers before one can finally take place onboard and take off towards one’s destination?

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