| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
FrequentFlyer
Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 962
Location: London
|
 Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:08 am Post subject: 31000 ft |
 |
|
| Just interested...but can I use my BT device/PDA TT system on a plane ?If so, do I need anything special by way of maps ? While traveling 'overland', it might be interesting to see where we are, and speed and height etc. Thanks. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Skippy
Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: 24/06/2003 00:22:12
Posts: 2946
Location: Escaped to the Antipodies! 36.83°S 174.75°E
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
A few people here have used their GPS units on planes, it takes a while to get a fix but works well. You have to hold it right against the window.
Although GPS receivers don't transmit, the Bluetooth module IS a transmitter and so you are therefore not allowed to use it on a plane. All-in-one GPS units like TT Go and Garmins are OK with most airlines because they are only receivers not transmitters.
I'm sure people do leave bluetooth devices (or mobile phones) switched on during flight without causing any harm, though some folks think that using any sort of GPS unit a plane would somehow endanger the aircraft.
Good luck!
_________________
Gone fishing! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
JockTamsonsBairn
Lifetime Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2004
Posts: 2777
Location: Bonnie Scotland (West Central)
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: 31000 ft |
|
|
| FrequentFlyer wrote: | | Just interested...but can I use my BT device/PDA TT system on a plane ?If so, do I need anything special by way of maps ? While traveling 'overland', it might be interesting to see where we are, and speed and height etc. Thanks. |
If you use the search function for TomTom & Flight, you'll find it returns 30+ hits, but this is probably the most useful.
There's also this great post, showing some aviation screen dumps. 
_________________
Jock
TomTom Go 940 LIVE (9.510, Europe v915.5074 on SD & 8.371, WCE v875.3613 on board) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
![]() Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
