Spot vs Spider

[Seth]

I read an article about SPOT vs Spider - the breadcrumb satelite tracking devices with subscription service that can help emergency responders, your friends and loved ones, and help you communicate when otherwise out of range.

Any Pireps?  Thoughts?  Recomendations?  I may choose to get one of these devices in the near future.

Thanks,

-Seth

[John Pleisse]

I have a waterproof SPOT...it goes seamlessly between my aircraft and boat. I have the lowest level subscription. Fills a great void, but you are on the hook for a monthly fee.

[RobertoTohme]

Seth,

I have the Spot Connect and it works well on any aircraft, plus is also a GPS source for iPad so you can skip the Bad Elf or the other bluetooth one.  As far as I know, spyder stays on the plane, whereas the Spot goes anywhere.

Cheers.

[Seth]

I purchased a Spot Connect at the end of 2011 and got the $50 rebate.  It arrived, I set it up, and used it for the first time on Tuesday (Angel Flight).  I sent a test message from it and it does work.  It's a reassuring piece of equipment to have in case I do end up in a bad situation.  My aircraft ELT is a 121.5, and now I have the piece of equipment where I can send an SOS. 

I still need to learn more about the system, but frankly, for what it is, I'm pretty pleased with it right now.  I'll write further feedback as I learn the unit more.

Take care,

-Seth