Automatically Text Family after Landing App?

Has anyone come across an app or similar that will automatically text someone after you land? Would be great if it also sent a text before leaving too.

I've searched and can't find anything specific for this purpose. There are automation tools that could probably be rigged to do it, but no aviation specific apps that I've found. Just want something that is easy and as KIS as possible.

Unfortunately sometimes I forget to send the text or call after landing and end up needlessly worry my family. Be great if the app realized I was on the ground and would just send the text message. Bonus if it periodically sent updates during the flight if cell phone coverage was available.

Thanks!
Don

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Permalink Reply by Patrick Hoyt on October 16, 2016 at 7:41am

Not exactly what you're asking for, but I used Glympse during a long flight when I took my Zodiac from MN to TX.

https://www.glympse.com/

Worked well, and my wife always knew where I was, and how fast I was going. 

Patrick Hoyt

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Permalink Reply by Walt Snyder on October 16, 2016 at 4:00pm

Thanks for sharing the Glympse, looks like a pretty good app. I've been driving up the Sierras a lot recently looking for landing sites for STOL, and this is a good app for family to see where I am when I leave the LA area. 

I use SPOT when I'm flying, and would hit the I'm OK button when I landed when on long XCs to notify family, and that works well. Plus, they could always pull it up if I forgot. Another item I always have is my SPOT sat phone, which I've found useful many times in the backcountry, but that's another thread. 

Permalink Reply by Loren Warner on October 16, 2016 at 1:13pm

My son has used a Delorme Inreach for a couple years.  He fly's all around Alaska and it hasn't failed yet.  He can send me a text anywhere/anytime to let me know his status, and I can watch his inflight track from my home computer.  Of course he has to remember to turn it on.  Although it has other features such as a distress button, it does not replace his PLB or other communication devices; but is a great addition.  

Permalink Reply by Don Honabach on October 16, 2016 at 7:23pm

I'll check them out -- THANKS :-)

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