Title:
406 MHz ELTs - Improving Aircraft Distress Response and Civil Air Patrol Emergency Services
Topic:
406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and their Impact on Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue Operations
Speaker(s):
Lt Col Mike Collett, Director of Emergency Services, Utah Wing Civil Air Patrol
Brief Description:
The transition to 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) provides significant improvements in aircraft distress alerting and search and rescue capabilities. This seminar will explore how 406 MHz technology works and its impact on Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Emergency Services operations.
Lt Col Mike Collett, Director of Emergency Services for the Utah Wing, Civil Air Patrol, will discuss how 406 MHz alerts are received and used in search and rescue missions, the importance of ELT registration, and what pilots should know about proper operation and testing. Attendees will gain a better understanding of how modern ELT technology supports more effective emergency response and how pilots can help improve search and rescue outcomes.
Select Number:
NM07147427
Location of Seminar:
SLC Airport Activities and Training Center
1911 North 2200 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Directions to Venue:
Proceed through the vehicle gate into the parking lot on the south side of the facility. Enter the main doors from the south side.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KSLC
Seating:
80
seats at the facility,
58
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
SLC-FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Sam Allen, SLC Airport Operations Manager
Thank you to Salt Lake Airports for the use of their facility!
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
Additional Event Documents: