tasadam wrote:...It's a lot bigger when you're up close to it.....
Remote Area First Aid training says when there is a helicopter involved, to make sure everything is tied down, including hats. In particular, make sure there are no fires anywhere around as they can become a raging inferno and set the surrounding bush alight. (This actually happened in a rescue in the Blue Mountains.)tastrax wrote:imagine the rotorwash from those big blades acting on your tent!
davidmorr wrote:Remote Area First Aid training says when there is a helicopter involved, to make sure everything is tied down, including hats.
The best way to get an answer to this would be to specifically ask the airline.dplanet wrote:Since having the new PLB i have not flied abroad and wonder if it is allowed in a daypack to be with me while on air?
Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, such as watches, calculating machines, cameras, cellular phones, lap-top computers, camcorders, etc., when carried by passengers or crew for personal use.
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage - Yes
Permitted in or as checked in baggage - Yes
Permitted on ones person - Yes
tastrax wrote: Its a pity that some of the PLB's dont have a strobe like the old EPIRBs but I guess its a battery issue. Reminds me that I must dig out the miniature strobe I have in the cupboard somewhere....
paddlpop wrote:Recently took my PLB and GPS to Canada via the US and there were no problems carrying in cabin baggage.
Since I kayak too, I carry a personal strobe too. You can pick them up on flea bay for $20 or so. Also have a 9 pack of pen flares but am hesitant to take them in to the bush in fire season...winters another story.
roysta wrote:I've taken PLB and GPS units of varying types in hand luggage many times overseas.
I haven't heard of anyone having issues with them, has someone had problems?
South_Aussie_Hiker wrote:The rules are most definitely not over the top.
sthughes wrote:But how come a mobile/iPod/laptop with its lithium battery can be carried as check in baggage, but not as freight? What's the difference?
Why are Lithium Batteries classified as DG?
Lithium batteries are considered as hazardous goods due to the fact that they can overheat and ignite under certain conditions.
Following several serious (fire) incidents during transport, the regulations for this product type were adjusted and the more stringent regulatory requirements were introduced in 2009.
Classification / Identification
All shipments containing Lithium Batteries are subject to dangerous goods regulations for air, road and sea transport.
All lithium batteries are Class 9, Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods.
dplanet wrote:Since having the new PLB i have not flied abroad and wonder if it is allowed in a daypack to be with me while on air? Useful to have it with you for just in case.
tasadam wrote:If you put down a space blanket (shiny side up) or emergency foil bag and position the PLB on that, the signal that bounces out will bounce straight up and improve the chances of successful transmission to the satellites. Note to make sure the sheet is anchored well, the last thing you would want is for the foil sheet to blow over and cover up the PLB, preventing it from working.
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