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Buyers Guide: Personal Locator Beacons

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Categories: Trike Talk, Tech, Equipment, Safety

 
By Stephen Pope / Published: Nov 20, 2013

One of the universal attractions of flying is the personal freedom it gives us to get out and explore the world. Whether we’re headed to a favorite camping spot deep in the woods of Maine, want to bask on an island in the turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean or are planning an adventure somewhere in the snow-covered mountains of Idaho, a light airplane can take us places other travelers can only imagine.
 
But planning a flight far from the bustle of civilization poses additional risks, even for the most experienced of outdoor explorers. Steve Fossett is a prime example.    ....   Read more HERE

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