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Which aircraft may operate without an ELT on board?

  1. A helicopter on a local flight
  2. A seaplane on a flight over water
  3. A single-engined aeroplane on a cross-country flight
  4. A glider
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Correct answer: A glider

Paragraph 605.38(3)(a) lists glider, balloon, airship, ultra-light aeroplane and gyroplane.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 605.38(3) ELT

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026