Rybren

I've used mine in-flight a number of times (all pre 9/11)without problem. The last time I used it I was invited into the cockpit (still pre 9/11) and rode in the jumpseat for most of the flight. It was an old DC-9, non GPS equipped, and the pilots wanted to play with my toy. I doubt that I'd get the same invitation these days.

Hey Cliffy: You mean you didn't believe me when I sugested that perhaps lead-lined underwear was in order? I'm devastated.

Hey Cliffy: You mean you didn't believe me when I sugested that perhaps lead-lined underwear was in order? I'm devastated.

quote:Originally posted by logscaler: Do not : Load a bunch of caches into your GPSR and then not check the cache page before hunting them 3 months later. Been there. Done that. Got the "Couldn't find it" to prove it!

quote:Originally posted by logscaler: Do not : Load a bunch of caches into your GPSR and then not check the cache page before hunting them 3 months later. Been there. Done that. Got the "Couldn't find it" to prove it!

MRCPU You wouldn't happen to have a copy of the toporama - map conversion file would you? I've emailed the fella who wrote it a couple of times but never heard back from him. It sounds like it would make toporama calibration a heck of a lot faster. BTW - has DND gone after you yet for using their logo? ad astra, Rybren

MRCPU You wouldn't happen to have a copy of the toporama - map conversion file would you? I've emailed the fella who wrote it a couple of times but never heard back from him. It sounds like it would make toporama calibration a heck of a lot faster. BTW - has DND gone after you yet for using their logo? ad astra, Rybren

I can attest to Cliffy's creative genius. His log really does look like a log. And because the bas$#@d hid it amongst a bunch of real logs, it was hard to spot Cacha-Cola was, again, pure creative genius! He is a true artiste!

I can attest to Cliffy's creative genius. His log really does look like a log. And because the bas$#@d hid it amongst a bunch of real logs, it was hard to spot Cacha-Cola was, again, pure creative genius! He is a true artiste!

Where's the MAP 410?? Am I the only one that uses it?

Where's the MAP 410?? Am I the only one that uses it?

General rules for a trouble-free border crossing(in either direction) 1. Bring proof of citizenship for everyone in the vehicle. 2. Bring written parental permission if you are bringing kids that aren't yours. 3. Don't BS the Customs Officers. It'll only make them suspicious of your true intentions and could create lengthy delays or vehicle searches, and generally turn a pleasant trip into an ugly and miserable experience. This has been paraphrased from my wife, the Customs Officer.

Donna: Thanks for the link. It's exactly what I was looking for. There's a marker about 20km from my place. I guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend. Thanks again

Donna: Thanks for the link. It's exactly what I was looking for. There's a marker about 20km from my place. I guess I know what I'll be doing this weekend. Thanks again

Has anyone out there been able to find a site that publishes the positions of Canadian survey markers? I thought that it might be interesting to test my GPSr accuracy against a fixed known location such as a survey marker, but I can't seem to find a source for them in Canada. Anyone? Thanks

I've used my GPS on Air Canada and other airlines without a problem. On one flight (pre 9/11) I was even invited to ride in the cockpit's jumpseat to provide position reports and groundspeed readouts to the pilots because the DC-9 that we were riding in wasn't GPS equipped. I can virtually guarantee you that it wouldn't happen today.

Using OZI and the free maps (both 50k and 250k)from toporama work fairly well for me. They're not great, but they get the job done, giving me a really good idea of where I want to go and how to get there. OZI also has a pretty good waypoint/route management system that works with most GPSr units.

Justbo: I'm curious, what is Delorme's coverage of Canada like?

quote:Originally posted by cliffy: hehehe Jerry......... Honest we're NOT evil......THEY make us take out all that junkmail Liar, Liar, pants on fire! I know better! I can come out of the closet now and admit that I was once a...... dare I say it..... mailman.

quote:Originally posted by cliffy: hehehe Jerry......... Honest we're NOT evil......THEY make us take out all that junkmail Liar, Liar, pants on fire! I know better! I can come out of the closet now and admit that I was once a...... dare I say it..... mailman.

quote:Originally posted by cliffy: quote:_Originally posted by DxChallenged: I'm wondering what the mailman thought when it was delivered Dx_ He was probably thinking "dadgum, I'd like one too!'...If not for anything else then to beat evil dogs away...... Just a thought but then again I AM in that business.....lol I'm thinking "Man, I'd like to have one just to beat the evil mailman away" Sorry Cliffy, I just couldn't resist

quote:Originally posted by cliffy: quote:_Originally posted by DxChallenged: I'm wondering what the mailman thought when it was delivered Dx_ He was probably thinking "dadgum, I'd like one too!'...If not for anything else then to beat evil dogs away...... Just a thought but then again I AM in that business.....lol I'm thinking "Man, I'd like to have one just to beat the evil mailman away" Sorry Cliffy, I just couldn't resist