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June 23rd 10, 12:27 AM
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121.5 ELTs banned
Peter Hermann wrote:
Darryl Ramm wrote: For gliders ELT seem very problematic, too hard to mount, antennas Moreover: How to test proper functioning of 406 MHz with 118 - 136 MHz radios? I could be wrong - after just one read through of the regs. But I think the answer is: "In the usual way" (usual in the US anyway). Take the ELT out, and strike it on a tire, after noting the allowable time window. The 406 ELT gives an audio alert, and squawks on 121.5 too. Brian W 
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