ELT location for V2C

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Jumping into the ELT fray ...

I'm trying to figure out the best place to install one in my V2C.

The ELT is an ACK Technologies model E-01, a yellow brick
2.75"x2.75"x7.75". The glider's previous owner had tried it where the
transponder battery currently lives (he removed the ELT to make room
for the XPDR). The cockpit annunciator is still installed in the small
panel just above the tow release and pedal adjustment handles.

I'm thinking it would go best in the turtleneck above and just aft of
the wing spars. This would require a cable extension for the
annunciator. But I don't know what it would take to secure the unit to
the underside of the fuse top.

Do you have room in the gear well area? Some gliders do, and it might
involve less modifications than the fuselage top, plus it wouldn't take
up baggage space.

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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA