Why Cheapskate Pilots Don’t Like 406 ELTs

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Key Takeaways:

  • The article critically examines 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) for aircraft.
  • While ELTs are typically required for most aircraft, they have historically shown poor performance.
  • These devices continue to be a questionable value for the money, despite their mandatory nature.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1YjGLwfYSQ

In this AVweb video, Paul Bertorelli takes a hard look at 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters for aircraft. While an ELT of some kind is required for most aircraft, historically, these devices haven’t performed very well. They still aren’t an impressive value for the money.

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