AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  ELT or EPIRB          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Sailplanes View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Mal Guest Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 12:41 pm    Post subject: ELT or EPIRB The reason I carry a EPIRB in my parachute strap is I have cleaned up a mid air of two gliders. Fact not much was left of the fuslage after the wings came off any ELB would have been dust like the 3/4 of the front part of the fuselage we could not find, we found fibers. The most recognised part from the fuselage was the top portion of the battery. When skiing in Australia my 457kHZ is useless no one has them so I take my EPIRB I take it on country road trips and 4WDing. I figure if you live then the ELT gets activated. The reason I ski with it is mobiles dont always work I was very lucky one day i followed the nice snow a few turns to far. I got out it was dark I was cold it was late. Whats your life worth ? Mal Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Sailplanes All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.