This from another thread might be news to many.
As of the 15th March 2007 there is now a legal requirement to carry an ELT if you are flying over water more that ten minutes cruising time away from land.
I was not aware and clearly a very important change.
If anyone has a reference to the amending legislation in the ANO that would be very helpful.
It would mean a great many aircraft (including a lot of the rental fleet) will no longer be capable of going to France. If it is crusing time, as contrasted with glide distance, even L2K will be out.