REFLECTOR: Ramp check

[Brett Ferrell]

Negative, that is only for Domestic flight, you need it for international,
and it's easy to get.


[LINK:
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id=aircraft_stations]
http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id=aircraft_stations


"Licensing


On October 25, 1996, the FCC released a Report and Order in WT Docket No.
96-82 ([LINK:
http://www.fcc.gov//Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/1996/fcc96421.txt] text)
eliminating the individual licensing requirement for all aircraft,
including scheduled air carriers, air taxis and general aviation aircraft
operating domestically. This means that you do not need a license to
operate a two-way VHF radio, radar, or emergency locator transmitter (ELT)
aboard aircraft operating domestically. All other aircraft radio stations
must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet.


Aircraft operating domestically do not land in a foreign country or
communicate via radio with foreign ground stations. Flying in international
or foreign airspace is permitted, so long as the previous conditions are
met. If you travel to a foreign destination, however, (e.g., Canada,
Mexico, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands) a license is required."


Brett


On Tue, May 22, 2012, at 08:18 PM, Douglas Holub wrote:
> I think since the 90's the FCC no longer requires pilots to possess a
radio operators license.
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