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Big Sand
15th Jul 2009, 11:09
Dear 'Prunners'
Could anyone clarify factually whether an ELT is required for crossing the FIR boundaries of Holland, Belgium, France & Germany?. Does the ELT need to be fixed to the aircraft? Will a PLB suffice?.

What are the facts? Can anyone clarify?

Many thanks


Big Sand :ok:
Brooklands
15th Jul 2009, 12:44
Big Sand,

I think that, with the exception of Holland, a PLB is sufficient for those european countires that require some sort of ELT. Holland requires a fixed ELT. A quick search will reveal a number of recent threads on the subject.

Brooklands
IO540
15th Jul 2009, 12:55
Depends on the airspace, flight rules, country, area of country.

Like Mode S, with countless rules and exemptions which nobody can keep track of this is going to be a battle not worth fighting for anybody who goes places.

A Kannad 121.5?406 AF Compact is not expensive.