Private Pilot Licence · Mock exam

What is the function of the aircraft's ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) and what signal does it transmit?

• A.ELT only activates when the pilot manually switches it on after a crash
• B.ELT transmits voice communications on 121.5 MHz only
• C.ELT transmits on VHF frequencies and can only be detected within 25 nm of the aircraft
• D.ELT automatically activates on impact and transmits a distress signal on 406 MHz,