skymoo 0 #1 October 8, 2007 So we're down in South America, and have to rent a plane on the weekends to jump. Pilot rotation is high, as the plane rental includes pilot AND copilot; we usually get a Grand Caravan. Pilot training for our exits is constant and bad spots very common. Which is the best GPS to help our pilots improve spotting, and what settings and recommendation do you have for them using this GPS to achieve great spots? We give spotting directions from the door - but set-up prior to jump run sometimes is not that great and jump run's beginning is cut-off in the set-up turn. I would like the GPS to be portable so that I may take it from rental plane to rental plane.... look forward to your recommendations!http://www.childrenofthesky.com Freefly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #2 October 8, 2007 the garmin GPSmap 60CSx has an integrated jumpmaster functionality.. it doesnt say that on the website tough..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #3 October 8, 2007 Quotethe garmin GPSmap 60CSx has an integrated jumpmaster functionality.. it doesnt say that on the website tough.. That feature is designed for Military applications and is not useful for civilian skydiving or for a pilot. Juan, there are several aviation specific GPS systems available from Garmin that would work fine...the problem is training cappy or any of the other pilots up on how to use it correctly. Once you get the typical jump run set up for Flandes, it should be pretty easy to fly it every time and as usual, give left/right corrections to get lined up if needed. You have to keep in mind that mountain to the one side of the DZ limits how the pilot can approach and there are also established approach/departure headings the pilot has to follow."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymoo 0 #4 October 8, 2007 Hey Scott! yeah, that is exactly what I'm looking for: Which one is good, and what indications to give Capi. I remember the good all days in Pahokee with Chad, where light green came on, and you almost did not have to check the spot. Great spotting 99% of the time... just with his GPS. When I buy this GPS, which points must the pilots put in there to constantly get jumprun right, and what instructions must I give them? miss ya down here bro.http://www.childrenofthesky.com Freefly! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TMPattersonJr 0 #5 October 9, 2007 QuoteHey Scott! yeah, that is exactly what I'm looking for: Which one is good, and what indications to give Capi. I remember the good all days in Pahokee with Chad, where light green came on, and you almost did not have to check the spot. Great spotting 99% of the time... just with his GPS. When I buy this GPS, which points must the pilots put in there to constantly get jumprun right, and what instructions must I give them? miss ya down here bro. Best thing would be put a point directly in the center of your DZ, give your pilots a course to fly to that point, (taking in account for terrain, winds, etc.) have them give you the door 1 to 1/2 mile before the point depending on the winds (I just read your other post about no door but you know what I mean) and you should only have to give minor corrections and a cut from there.Blue SkiesBlack DeathFacebook www.PLabsInc.com www.SkydiveDeLand.com www.FlyteSkool.ws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
