Not the question anyone was expecting i'm sure , but has anyone ever tried taking anything like this or one of these on a flight, and will it track reasonably ?
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joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
I have thought of this before. I bet it would be considered one of the "devices" they wont you to turn off. It would use the same technology that an iPhone would use to track.
Neat idea, but I wouldnt want to potentially mess with the planes computers while 40K feet in the air in a steel winged tube.
Neat idea, but I wouldnt want to potentially mess with the planes computers while 40K feet in the air in a steel winged tube.
Phonedave
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I have used hiking GPS receivers on a flight before.
Specifically my Garmin eTrex Legend.
The eTrex was able to get a satellite lock when held up to the window. The eTrex is a little more advanced that a running watch, in that the eTrex shows you on display where the various satellite are located and at what approximate angle of elevation. It also shows the approximate signal strength from each satellite that is coming in. So if you are in an area of iffy reception, you can angle and 'aim' the receiver for optimal reception.
I have never had a problem with using it on a plane. The Flight Attendants never asked what it was. One of the forums I used to frequent over on Groundspeak (GPS / geocaching / geoloaction type people) had a thread on it. Sometimes the flight attendants will as what it is. Most of the time if you explain it, they are OK with it. Sometimes they go and ask the pilots. Pilots most assuredly know what a GPS receiver is, and most of no problem with you using it.
-dave
Specifically my Garmin eTrex Legend.
The eTrex was able to get a satellite lock when held up to the window. The eTrex is a little more advanced that a running watch, in that the eTrex shows you on display where the various satellite are located and at what approximate angle of elevation. It also shows the approximate signal strength from each satellite that is coming in. So if you are in an area of iffy reception, you can angle and 'aim' the receiver for optimal reception.
I have never had a problem with using it on a plane. The Flight Attendants never asked what it was. One of the forums I used to frequent over on Groundspeak (GPS / geocaching / geoloaction type people) had a thread on it. Sometimes the flight attendants will as what it is. Most of the time if you explain it, they are OK with it. Sometimes they go and ask the pilots. Pilots most assuredly know what a GPS receiver is, and most of no problem with you using it.
-dave
Phonedave
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A GPS/r does not 'sent out' a signal, it is a receiver, nothing more.
An iPhone is a two way device. When you turn it on, it is sending out a signal looking for a tower.
-dave
joel_maxwell
Permanent Resident of EPCOT
Ahhhh. I guess you are right. This is why 99.9% of the time I listen instead of speak about subjects like this.
