Use of VHF Airband Transciever
Hey,
After having a couple of flights where VHF radios on light aircraft have packed in mid flight, I decided in investing in an Icom IC-A6 hand held transciever as a last resort if the radio fails and to avoid the full blown radio out procedure and in case of a forced landing I can remain in contact with D&D . However when I got the thing I heard that they are technically illegal to own in the UK (Despite me holding a JAA PPL with the VFR R/T certificate.) After a google around ofcom I am non the wiser , I can't see transair etc selling them if they are illegal . Does anyone have any idea on what exactly the law is on such things?
Thanks
Ewan