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TRAVEL TO FLY - MARCH MEETING

4/3/2019

2 Comments

 
The San Diego crew met up in March to talk about traveling to fly.  We've recently had a bunch of pilots go away and come back, so we figured we'd cover the good stuff while it's still fresh, including Brad Stevenson's well researched and authoritative presentation on vaccinations and immunizations.  :)
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Packing your glider

Peter Hill:
Helmet packed in pod harness

Pack it small and bury it deep
Reserves get pulled out and stuffed in, inspect before flight
Order and have extra reserve handle and d-bag
​-do not use a 2 bag system


Ethan Vance:
-tie on “do not pull” tag to reserve

-use 2 bag system . :)

FIRST TIMER ADVICE

Amber:
Do NOT wait until the last minute for gear setup

Get a feel for the country (electrical fences.)  Take your time.  Ask questions.
Learn the main words where you going
Didn’t have a SIM card
​

Tony:
-make sure gear is accounted for/squared away with extra luggage tickets,
-upgrade seats to get better luggage deal
-get registered with comms plans BEFORE you go
-avoid procrastination!

insurance considerations

Bill Davis: 

This was easily the most well researched and professional presentation of the night, way to go Bill! -NFH

​

Types of Coverage
-MEDEVAC/Rescue
-Medical Expenses
-Repatriation (hot or cold)
-Security Evacuation
-Travel Insurance
-rental car damage
-gear lost/stolen/damaged
-flight cancellations/delays/interruptions
-medical care

Coverage Providers
GEOS Travel Safety
World Nomads
Global + Rescue (recommended by Gavin McClurg)

GEOS Travel Safety
-Extreme Pak (Bundled Memberships tab) which is designed to cover those
travelers that like to participate in High Risk activities including paragliding,
skydiving, and hang gliding. This bundle includes:
-SAR HR
-MEDEVAC 365
-$426/yr, multiple uses up to $100K total/subscription year
-To take advantage of the SAR portion of this Pak, you must activate a GEOS
Supported Device in the event of an emergency.
-GEOS Command Center monitors for SOS signals 24/7 and will send
appropriate response team even if they can not raise direct comms with
victim
http://geostravelsafety.com/bundled-memberships.html#extreme-pak

World Nomads
-Explorer Plan covers HG/PG
-Approximately $250 for a 5-week trip; Purchased through web site
-$500K MEDEVAC/$100K medical bills
-Covers trip interruption, rental car damage, equipment, etc, etc…..
-70 y/o or younger; can purchase add’l plan to cover over 70
-Covers more than one accident; however, depends on circumstances
-Starts at 100 miles away from home
-Coverage available up to 180 days and then renew
-NOT 1st Responder; Does not monitor distress signals from tracking
services.
-Summary Plan of Benefits:
https://productsapi.worldnomads.com/v2/insuranceContract/28/pds?pref
erredDocumentFileType=HTML&planId=170&lang=en&countryCode=USA&
provinceCode=CA

​Global + Rescue
-Travel Memberships
-$329/yr, 45 days max/trip; can be bumped up - ex. 1-yr $639
-Can purchase coverage for 7, 14, 30 day periods
-100 or more miles away from home
-Worldwide MEDEVAC/Medical Repatriation (hot or cold)
-Monitors distress signals from 2-way tracking device
-Need to call and alert Global+ of your trip and to remind them that if
they receive an SOS call you will need immediate MEDEVAC assistance
and it is not an accidental activation
-Requires 2-way communications (SOS message in device with identifying
and amplifying information, phone call, text; direct comms from victim is
best or friend is acceptable)
-Travel intelligence and assistance services
-Can perform tracker distress signal test with Global +
-Covers up to 2 accidents or $500K/yr
-24/7/365 Advisory Services
-Up to 75 y/o (available for 75 or older)
-Do not pay any bills; pass to Global +
-Purchase via web site
https://www.globalrescue.com/personal/travelservices.html?signupas=me
mber&source=grcom&gcc=1029581712

IMG Signature Travel Insurance
-Quote for 5-week trip to Europe - $163.25
-Do not need to have a travel/MEDEVAC membership to purchase
-Trip Cancellation - Trip Cost Insured (Up to $100,000)
-Trip Interruption 150% of trip cost insured
-Travel Delay Up to $1,000 ($250/day max after delay of 6 hours)
-Missed Connection Up to $500 (after a delay of 3 hours)
-Change Fee Up to $300
-Reimbursement of Miles or Rewards Points Up to $75
-Lost or Stolen Baggage Up to $2,500
-Baggage Delay Up to $500
-Emergency Medical Up to $100,000
-Emergency Dental Up to $1,000
-Pre-existing Condition Waiver Yes, if purchased within 20 days of
initial trip payment
-Common Carrier AD&D Up to $100,000
-Search & Rescue Up to $10,000
-Sports Equipment Rental Up to $2,000 ($500/day)
-Rental Car Damage Up to $40,000

https://www.globalrescue.com/personal/travelservices.html?gcc=10
29581712&gclid=CjwKCAiA_P3jBRAqEiwAZyWWaPOzpon8q_JzXp3Xn
XX4qfnGCOWrCj84HbzVpT_F5V1rbsS7HU9A_hoCHZsQAvD_BwE

NOTE: link takes you to the main page and look for Travel Insurance
option - not the Travel Memberships option

BEST OPTIONS FOR BILL DAVIS (PRESENTER)
-GEOS Travel Safety Extreme Pack
-IMG Signature Travel Insurance - as needed to cover personal losses

Setting up a comms plan

Chris Cote:
​Custom to that country what will work in that country

Send excel form to errbody on your trip
Name, NOK, insurance info, phone, email,
Set up a message group (FB)with retrieve drivers for that day/trip
Buddy system:  Use it
Select a Mama Goose for the day

Emergency preparedness 

Marge:
​Know your local 911 number

In case of emergency information (ICE), multiple copies everywhere
Use USHPA cards
Pick a contact who’s practical
Pick a contact who knows how to activate the emergency system
2 x ICE info
Insurance card available and contact info
Direct numbers to companies

vaccinations

Brad Stevenson:
​Make sure your tetanus is up to date. :)
  $2.50 in Columbia

Weather

Chris Ottmar:
​US based weather is straightforward
Talk to the locals
Internationally:
Meteo Blue
Windyty
XcSkies
GFS model picks up relative humidity at different altitudes
Foehn predictions in Europe
All named winds are bad.
Be super conservative

permits & paperwork

Jeff Brown:
​Passport
Get a RealID
IPPI FAI rating card, $10 at USHPA store, with national license
International driving permit at AAA for $20, good for a year

MISCELLANEOUS NOTES

​
David H: 
-“reward if found and/or ICE” as your home screen
-Snap pics of your gear including serial number


Chris Cote:
​-Google Translate app


Bill Davis:
-Keep gear as pared down/mobile as possible
-55 gallon plastic bag for general travel
-use weather underground, GFS

News, Club Biz, Minutes, Etc
March 2019

-new guys intro
-Soboba Grand Reopening, Jeremy Bishop bought from Darrel
-The deep line to El Cap, landing on the far side. Before you go...
-Registration for Chelan
-schools and instruction in San Diego,
-open Little Black for instruction, PASA
-we can do our own mentorship, get event insurance for instruction
-unknown pilots, introduce and proactively engage, Wayne Mao
-Ryan went to Viejas and back
-over the back at Blossom, any keys and tips
-renewal is in for USHPA
-RRG locations and site guides
2 Comments
Steve
4/4/2019 10:30:09 am

Infinitely helpful for those of us who couldn't make it to that meeting! Thank you for posting this.

I have several questions about some of the gear and recommendations, but that's for a future convo.

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East Hampton Glass Cutting link
7/18/2022 09:33:02 am

Lovelly blog you have

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