Remote switch mounted on pilot's forward seat bulkhead near fuel selector valve. Easily accessible if and when needed.

Rating:
  • Currently 0/5 stars.

Views: 127

Comment

You need to be a member of Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers to add comments!

Join Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers

Comment by Daniel Niendorff on January 24, 2021 at 4:13pm

Sounds like you have thought it through and have good ways to know if your ELT activates either in the air or on the ground.  I doubt your inspector will take issue with it.

Comment by Bill Bear on January 24, 2021 at 4:02pm

Hi Daniel,

My radio constantly monitors 121.5 so I will get an alert to check my remote switch.  The switch has a guard on both sides so an accidental activation should be difficult.  Also, my ELT has a small speaker that sounds off when the ELT is activated.  I was not specifically concerned that I couldn't see the light directly.

If my "inspector" is not satisfied, I'll add another LED in parallel and put it on a blank space on the panel.  The instrument panel is precious real estate, and the remote switch panel is not required to be there, but I do have to be able to reach the switch and that I can do easily and quickly.

At any rate, that was my rationale for its location.

Bill

Comment by Daniel Niendorff on January 24, 2021 at 8:03am

How will you see the indicator light if accidentally activated?  I have generally taken to the idea of locating the ELT remote away from all of my usual movements to prevent accidentally flipping the switch.   

New from Zenith:

Zenith Planes For Sale 
 

Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...


Custom Instrument Panels
for your Zenith
:

Custom instrument panels are now available directly from Zenith Aircraft Company exclusively for Zenith builders and owners. Pre-cut panel, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.


Zenith Homecoming Tee:


Zenair Floats


Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz


Builder & Pilot Supplies:

Aircraft Insurance:

 
 

West Coast USA:

 
Pro Builder Assistance:

 

Transition training:

Lavion Aero

K&S Aviation Services

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!

How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com

Developed specifically for Zenith builders (by a builder) these videos on DVD are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical hands-on construction information. Visit HomebuiltHelp.com for the latest DVD titles.

© 2024   Created by Zenith.Aero.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service