SPOT and Twitter for Easier Retrieves

Spot Retrieve is a free tool for paraglider and hang-glider pilots to make retrieves easier. Spotretrieve.com uses the SPOT Messenger and Twitter to broadcast your GPS location when you don't have mobile phone coverage. It makes it easy for friends and retrieve drivers follow you.


You should use this if you 1) often fly in areas where mobile coverage is spotty or non-existent and want to make it easier for friends and drivers to track you, 2) don't want to change your SPOT settings every time you change drivers and/or flying buddies, or 3) like to broadcast your landing coordinates on Twitter every time you land.


Show up at launch, find a driver, identify your flying buddies, and they can start receiving your SPOT messages by sending a short SMS text message, "follow [yourname]", to 40404. They start getting notifications each time you activate your SPOT.


More info on how it works, how to set it up, and other questions HERE.


Register your SPOT serial number and Twitter account below to start using SpotRetrieve.


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