LifeofReiley
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I just got the new ELT in and WOW... what a long antenna it has! Has anyone figured out a creative way to use this whip antenna on their plane or should I just switch to the stubby?
rv8bldr said:This is where I installed it on my -8...
I'm not sure this is such a good idea. If you rip the wings off when you most need the ELT, it just won't work.Liberty Ship said:I ran a cable and mounted the ELT ant inside my right wing tip. I works great and you can't see it.
Steve said:I installed my Ameri antenna on top of the fuse midway between the aftmost slider position and the VS. It certainly detracts from the "look" but:
1. the instructions said to put it there (see earlier posts about cable runs)
2. it'll most likely remain operational post incident
3. antennas don't transmit well inside metal structures
ELT placement:
I was all set on installing the ELT behind the pax seat on the angled floor until I had to lay down along there for under the panel access. Ouch. I'm waiting for UPS to deliver Van's behind-the-baggage-bulkhead sidewall mount.
Steve
There you go being practical and following the instructions, trouble maker. I think that is a good plan. Speed? who knows but if you did a before, after you could not measure it.LifeofReiley said:Well after much research and discussion with the certified installers the antenna will go on the outside of the plane where it belongs. Other than looks, it really should not slow the plane down at all.
gmcjetpilot said:There you go being practical and following the instructions, trouble maker. I think that is a good plan. Speed? who knows but if you did a before, after you could not measure it.
Comment: Won't the whip rub on airframe at the coil and where it goes by the sill? May be cover in plastic tube or heat shrink. I guess the passengers elbow may hit it as well? (Not bashing just asking)