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A crucial aspect of the ELT is its sensitivity to impact. During the conversation, the pilot emphasizes that, in larger aircraft, the ELT will typically activate only in the event of a substantial impact, such as a crash. Soft or rough landings, even if they may feel uncomfortable to passengers, generally do not lead to the activation of the ELT. The pilot explains that the device is particularly calibrated to sense significant accidents rather than minor landing irregularities.