cianpars Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 How many prefer to fly alone, with a group or just with a mate? I was just thinking about recovery after a mishap. Presumably you woyld tell someone where you were going or what you were doing. I've also heard that you can buy tiny battery operated GPS trackers which would allow you to be located if you did not get home. Anyone have any thoughts on the subject? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papagyo Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Hi, I have flown alone since I finished my training 3 yrs ago! I am the only PPG guy around for over a hundred miles in any direction. I don't really have any choice. But I always let people know the general area I will be flying in and what time I expect to be home. I do not do any point to point trips... B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 It's always a good idea to make it easy for people to find you if needed. SPOT trackers are a great option. (The price of them includes emergency rescue insurance globally, they even covered me to cross the Sahara!!) SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I don't have a preference either way. I like to mix it up... there's definitely something special about a bumble on your own, but there is equally something cool about being able to share the experience with a friend(s). I'd guess at about 70% of my flights being solo - only because its easier to be spontaneous when alone (i.e. slip out from work). When I fly on my own I try to make sure I have a decent bit of cash and a charged phone at the very least. If you live where other people are scarce and phone signals are iffy I'd definitely be thinking about some other form of communication backup. I also always let the Mrs know roughly what the plan is, the wind direction, and I always text her when I land... so someone is aware of what I'm up to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I fly alone a lot, often in tricky areas. I always turn my iPhone's messages app on to constantly show my location so my mrs knows where I am (or last positiopn if the signal is lost). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurff Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Mostly fly with people however I bought one of those phone cases that have a battery built in just in case. True story, I flew and got lost. Called @admin (Simon W) and he arranged for @Neilzy and his lovely wife to come pick me up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliD Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 This app can do real time tracking to a website a family member of friend can be aware of: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ppgps.full&hl=en_GB This is the actual site : http://www.ppgps.info/Map2.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 With Google Maps you can set it so that your wife or others can view your location continuously. Thus my wife always knows where I am...unless I leave the phone behind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cianpars Posted November 19, 2017 Author Share Posted November 19, 2017 1 hour ago, AndyB said: With Google Maps you can set it so that your wife or others can view your location continuously. Thus my wife always knows where I am...unless I leave the phone behind Or your battery runs out ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, cianpars said: Or your battery runs out ? Or you land in the lake/sea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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