[gps-talkusers] Re: GPS replay of a Sea plane trip from Orcas to Seattle
- From: Kevin Chao <kevinchao89@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 16:05:28 -0600
WIll we see the possibility of an iPhone app, where we can record and playback
GPS Replay/sessions?
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 7, 2010, at 2:10 PM, "Michael May" <mikemay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Our trip back from Orcas Island to Sacramento included a sea plane ride to
> Seattle and then Southwest for the long leg home. Having never been in a sea
> plane, I was curious to check it out. It felt like our mini van with wings
> on it, probably narrower but a bit longer. I could touch the wings while
> standing on the dock. There were 4 rows of seats including the pilot's row
> and 2 people sat in each row.
>
> The best part was no fuss. The plane pulled up to the end of the dock. They
> tossed our bags in the hold. We climbed in, got a 30 second safety speech
> and off we went.
>
> The attached replay file goes from dock to dock. Because of strong winds
> higher up, we flew from 100 to 500 feet for most of the 76 mile flight. Both
> the water and air were very smooth. When we reached the Seattle shoreline,
> we went up to about 1600 feet. I assume this was so we didn't bother the
> residence with the noise of the plane. We kept at a speed of 120 to 130
> miles per hour. The points of interest gave me an idea of what towns were to
> either side of us. Since we were only about 2 or 3 miles from the shoreline,
> I could even hear what streets were nearby.
>
> Check it out for yourself by copying the attached file to your memory card.
> Then go to the GPS options menu and switch from the receiver to Replay. Then
> load this file.
>
> Mike
>
>
> Michael May, CEO Sendero Group
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