Video tip: aircraft inspections and ELT requirements
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Airplanes are held to high standards when it comes to maintenance and inspection requirements. This week’s tip takes a look at the reason behind each inspection, how to verify they’ve been completed and the required paperwork to be on the airplane. It also examines why digital 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELT) incorporate GPS to improve their performance.
The video clip below is from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course
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