cgrab
Pattern Altitude
During my annual the ELT did not respond. I need a new one. The old one was a 121.5. I can replace it with a used 121.5 (they don't make 121.5 ELTs anymore) or go to 406.
Why a 121.5:
I have the antenna
I always use flight following
I can get one from an aeroclub wreck for $80
My mechanic will put it in for free
It meets the requirements
Why not a 121.5
After the "Squawk VFR" I still may crash and I'm not on flight following
Eventually the FAA will outlaw them
Why a 406:
If I need it, I will be found
Why not a 406:
Wow they are costly
I will need the radio shop to install (old Garmin 50 GPS may not connect)
Need new antenna (more cost)
So, it appears all my "why not 406" are cost related, that's pretty shallow.
Anybody have any opinions or statistical advise to get me (and the holder of the checkbook) over the cost delta?
Why a 121.5:
I have the antenna
I always use flight following
I can get one from an aeroclub wreck for $80
My mechanic will put it in for free
It meets the requirements
Why not a 121.5
After the "Squawk VFR" I still may crash and I'm not on flight following
Eventually the FAA will outlaw them
Why a 406:
If I need it, I will be found
Why not a 406:
Wow they are costly
I will need the radio shop to install (old Garmin 50 GPS may not connect)
Need new antenna (more cost)
So, it appears all my "why not 406" are cost related, that's pretty shallow.
Anybody have any opinions or statistical advise to get me (and the holder of the checkbook) over the cost delta?