ELT or Personal Locator Beacon

[rainbird]

I know 10 years ago we were required to pack around a 5 lb brick that was installed in our airplanes. It was called a ELT. Has the FAA ever cought up with the times and allowed a personal Locater Beacon instead of an ELT?

[Av8r3400]

In this link, from America-King, they say it isn't required to have an ELT in an experimental aircraft.

I'd say check with your FSDO or inspector to see what they say, to be sure.

[Av8r_Sed]

Nope, 14CFR 91.207

[t j]

Here's an ELT with a built in GPS that weighs 2 pounds including tray for less than $600. ARTEX ELT 345 GPS / 406 / 121.5 WITH WHIP ANTENNA http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...ex11-13989.php

[jrevens]

I believe that the only experimental aircraft that don't require an ELT, by regulation, are single-place.

[GuppyWN]

I haven't built/bought yet but when I do I will carry a SPOT personal locator.

[Esser]

The mandatory 406 is rearing it's head up here again. At least they have come down in price since the last time TC tried to mandate them. We squeaked away from that one. You only need them now in commercial AC and if operating in Northern Domestic Airspace.

I do have some friends in SAR and they say not having a 406 is a foolish mistake...so maybe i'l bite the bullet and get one.