With apologies to those for whom the memories are still painful: If I am correct, Neil wasn't able to use any emergency equipment, because he was badly injured or killed in the landing. Automatic Emergency Locator Beacons/transmitters may be something to consider - as a club item for hire, perhaps? ...

Great inspiration to the rest of us impecunious dreamers - keep it up & you'll soon be flying. Just find yourself a 10 kg PPL instructor & you can do your conversion in the VP!