I am very familiar with the LP10 because I used to use it via a nasal mask-it is a pain to lug around. I think you would like the Newport HT50 much better...would your insurance approve this? It has up to a 10 hour battery (I personally did a battery test while I was on it and stopped at 7 hrs with about 10% power left), It delivers volumes beautifully. It compensates for back pressure, breathes slightly bigger/maintains volumes when I cough, and breathes past mucus while alarming to let my parents know I need suctioned, Emits no heat and is very quiet, Internal peep, Portabilty- small light weight (about 10inx10in and 10lbs), Durability- This thing does not fail. It will take a beating and keep running-literally. It has been dropped from 10 ft and kept running. Mine fell of the back of my chair and kept running-not even missing a breath, Very simple to run and user friendly.
I have a trach. I use my vent at night and about 1-2 hours in the day when I get too tired to breath. I use it almost all the time when I am sick. When I came home from my 6 1/2 month hospital stay I was completely vent dependent which is why I got such a portable ventilator.
I would make a lot of preparations (sp?) for the flight like a back up battery for the LP10 since it has little battery life, an ambu bag, suction machine-and you'll have to notify the airline or they won't let you take on so many carry ons...
Flying with a wheelchair is quite precarious. They detach all the wires and pack the batteries seperate. They have to turn the chair on it's side to get it through the cargo hold. When we got ours back, my mom's footplate was broke and my control was bent. Those who do fly (I never will again) suggest removing the footplates and control and taking them with you...
Have you thought of Amtrak instead? There is a 3 day trip from LA to Orlando and disabled get a reduced ticket price...
Good luck with your vacation! Check out the Newport HT50. And let me know how your trip goes, please!
Christamae
P.S. This is a great support group for those with trachs and vents:
www.tracheostomy.com