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Old 25th February 2010 | 13:43
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cc45
 
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From: W of Greenwich
Why don't aircraft carry EPIRBs similar to ships?

EPIRBs are required equipment for ships at sea and I wonder why a similar device is not carried by aircraft. Emergency position indicating radiobeacons (EPIRBs), devices which cost from $200 to about $1500, are designed to save your life if you get into trouble by alerting rescue authorities and indicating your location. Category I406/121.5 MHZ. Float-free, automatically activated EPIRB. Detectable by satellite anywhere in the world. Recognized by GMDSS.rlime
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