When did this come about ? I have been flying all sorts of G reg helicopters without any type rating etc or radio licence for 20 years now !!! As for ratings i am certain you do not require any ratings on helis below a certain MAUW If yo now need a radio licence i shall have to look into it .....as far as i am aware all the people i know who fly on their FAA have no ratings and no radio licence and have never been informed of the need for one !! Out of interest what is the worst that could happen if you were caught ??