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Old June 22nd 10, 03:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
jb92563
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Default 121.5 ELTs banned

On Jun 21, 4:01*pm, brian whatcott wrote:
Since satellite cover has been withdrawn for 121.5
(High false alert rate, poor localization)
406.0 and 406.1 ELTs will be needed, following a recent FCC determination..

Brian W


Since the bereaucrats love so many rules, why not make another and let
Gliders and ballons use PLB's like SPOT since in our sport we often
have support crews that will monitor our progress in any case, making
SPOT a very convenient tool for us and our crews.

Ray.