The New Distress Call Frequency

ELT or emergency locator transmitter is a kind of distress beacon used in aircraft. ELT’s main purpose is to notify potential rescuers that an aircraft is in trouble and need help. Most ELTs operate at 121.50 and 243.00 MHz At these frequencies’ distress calls can be picked up by Civil Air Patrol and the [...]

ELT Explained

A TSO (Technical Standard Order) is a minimum performance standard for specified materials, parts, and appliances used on civil aircraft. When authorized to manufacture a material, part, or appliances to a TSO standard, this is referred to as TSO authorization. Receiving a TSO authorization is both design and production approval. Receiving a TSO authorization is [...]

Keeping The Journey Safe

You may not know this, but a single flight a plane makes involves a lot of hard work by so many people. You may think that flying a plane is a job done entirely by a pilot. But people are working hand in hand with the pilot to make the flight fuss-free and safe. A [...]

A PLB for Land, Air and Sea

The KANNAD Company specializes in the design of positioning, measuring and data transmission systems in hostile environments. It is one of the world leaders in the field of land-based, aeronautical, and maritime beacons. In 2007, KANNAD launched its third generation KANNAD PLB that is specifically designed for multi-environment use.
This multi-purpose device includes the latest technological [...]

Features of ACR SARlink

Most survivors of emergency cases like plane crash depended greatly on the locator device that they had at hand. That is also why the chances of them being rescued were very high. PLBs of superior quality such as that of ACR SARlink can decrease casualty rate. You could have peace of mind knowing that you’re [...]

PLB

Adventurism is back. More and more people are out exploring the world. Whether it’s through hiking, kayaking or mountain biking you should always have your personal safety in mind. You don’t know when an emergency will happen. That’s why it pays to have a PLB.
PLB or personal locator beacon can save your life in an [...]

ACR Aerofix

Accidents happen even in the water. That is why if you’re an individual who loves water activities don’t be so sure that you will never be in danger even if you are proud to say you are a great swimmer. Always take an ACR Aerofix with you. This device has built-in GPS for easy locating. [...]

aircraft survival kit

“It could happen to me”. This is the thought that keeps on residing in a pilot’s subconscious. This is why he constantly brings an aircraft survival kit in the event of a crash in the wilderness. Even though a good quality knife and a fire starter could be considered the most basic kit, it won’t [...]

emergency locator transmitters

Times have changed drastically since 9/11. Every plane crash is front page and security is tighter than ever. Terrorism is suddenly a household term. Each time an airline or goes down the plane’s supposed black box is always being sought. All major airlines have emergency locator transmitters in addition to the so called “black box”. [...]

emergency locator transmitter

If your work or business involves aviation, it is important that your company and your staff are fully equipped with emergency remedies. Be prepared with any strike of calamity or danger. When one of your air transportations is aboard, be sure it has an emergency locator transmitter or ELT. There’s a variety of the same [...]

Next Page »