The following is part of an article from Aviation Week
dated July 27, and appears on pages 86, 87.
Article written by Michael O. Lavitt.
Article describes how Echo Flight Inc. uses Orbcomm.
A system designed to provide general aviation pilots with the
ability to send and receive data, including real-time weather
information and position reports, for less than $2000, is
scheduled to be introduced at the Experimental Aircraft
Assn. show in Oshkosh, Wis., this week.
The Echo Map GPS Moving Map system was developed by
Echo Flight Inc., which has offices in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
and Boulder, Colo. It will use the Global Positioning System
to give pilots position data while relying on Orbcomm
satellite technology to send and receive messages,
including including position reports, weather data and
electronic mail.
Article seems positive about this technology.
Mike B. |
