GPS Tracking

Small Aircraft can be Difficult to Find in Crashes

GPS Tracking is a Perfect Fit for Small Planes

We hear too many stories of small planes that take off and disappear from the sky and end up in horrific crashes.  One that captured attention recently happened in rural Montana.

In this case, antiquated equipment hindered the locating of the aircraft.  It was a 1968 Piper plane and while they can be outfitted with newer technology, the owners decided against it leaving the plane with an older technology locator beacon which is only helpful at very close range.

Second Guessing

While playing ‘what if’ is very easy in these situations, the obvious questions are asked because they bring up valid points.  GPS Tracking is perfect for smaller aircraft and the sooner there is a law requiring them in all aircraft of this size, the better. (more…)

It’s a Switch from Stealing Cars to Stealing Parts Off of Cars

Parts Are Not Tracked – Easier to Take

Some car thieves are no longer in the business of stealing cars.  Now, they are resorting to stealing parts off of cars for resale on the black market as demand dictates.

Car theft rings still operate in most major cities, but there is a faction that has opted for this latest iteration of making money from thievery.  Face it; stealing parts can be easier, and just as lucrative.  The law of supply and demand dictate which parts are hot and which to avoid.

For example, expensive items like air bags and infotainment systems are in demand.  While it may be difficult to get infotainment systems, airbags are not as difficult.  They are usually easier to get to because there is less around in the construction of a vehicle.

Other hot items that bring quick money are expensive wheels, DVD systems, roof racks (of all things!) and aftermarket GPS Navigation units.  The idea is that today’s’ thieves are opportunists and, that stealing the whole car is not the only way to make some good (albeit, illegal) money. (more…)

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