Is 121.5 still monitored?
Is 121.5 still monitored? As of 2009, the Cospas-Sarsat system terminated monitoring and reception of the 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz frequencies.
Can you listen to aircraft frequencies?
Anyone can use an aviation scanner to hear what's going on in their area. Public airwaves in the US are free to listen to. A few states have restrictions about listening in your vehicle, you can read more about scanner laws in the US.
Is 121.5 always monitored?
The NOTAM states that, 'all aircraft operating in the United States national airspace, if capable, shall maintain a listening watch on VHF guard 121.5 or UHF 243.0. ' The value of 121.5 is that someone is always listening—every ATC facility monitors it.
Can I fly without an ELT?
No person may operate a U.S. Registered civil airplane unless: There is attached to the airplane, an approved automatic type ELT in operable condition. Except after June 21, 1995, an ELT that meets the requirements of TSO-C91 may not be used for new installations (see FAR 91.207 for more)
What happens if you squawk 7500?
Squawking 7500 signifies an aircraft being hijacked and could result in an aircraft being escorted by military forces.